travel42 Hotel Review: Riu Palace Bavaro

Riu Palace Bavaro travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

On the edge of a sprawling seaside enclave home to three other Riu all-inclusive brands looms this towering white-walled castle better known as the Riu Palace Bavaro. The hotel is located on Playa Gorda, just a 30-minute drive from Punta Cana Airport.

Design is a huge component of this four-story complex adjacent to three-story villas. It comes as no surprise, as this Spanish-owned company thrives on celebrating signature pieces by RIU's resident artist Ma...