Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana

Overlooking the prized sands of Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana's Bávaro resort area, the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers visitors an all-inclusive experience. The palatial-looking building houses 676 ornately appointed suites complete with satellite TVs, coffee makers, minibars, liquor dispensers and private balconies or terraces. Recent guests loved the comfortable, well-equipped accommodations, although a few cautioned that some suites have limited views. For more expansive vistas, lounge by one of four pools or on the property's white sand beach. Like other RIU outposts, this resort's all-inclusive package covers all kinds of amenities, including nonmotorized water sports equipment rentals, kids club activities, nightly entertainment and meals and drinks at six restaurants and multiple bars. Several past visitors cited the property's cuisine as its best attribute, but travelers who crave more options can dine at the eateries available at the resort's four adjacent sister properties.