RIU Bambu All Inclusive

On Playa Arena Gorda in Punta Cana, this beachfront, family-friendly all-inclusive resort sits beneath swaying coconut palms and looks out over turquoise Caribbean waters. It’s about 30 km from Punta Cana International Airport and a short drive from Cocotal Golf and Country Club, with its own private stretch of sand.

Individually decorated rooms open onto private balconies with pool or sea views. Rooms come with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, coffee/tea makers, heated floors in some units, and private bathrooms with hair dryers. The vibe mixes relaxed Caribbean touches with a lively resort atmosphere.

Five outdoor swimming pools and a sculpted pool landscape meet a private beach for easy sea-breeze mornings. A full-service spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, while a fitness center, gift shops, ATM, laundry and multiple poolside bars round out the on-site offerings. The property runs an all-inclusive program that covers meals and many beverages.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property keeps you connected for work or streaming. Onsite self-parking and a 24-hour front desk simplify arrivals and departures.

Seven restaurants serve international cuisine, including a main international option called Colonial. A complimentary buffet breakfast is typically served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. Six bars and three poolside bars pour local-brand drinks included under the all-inclusive plan; specialty dinners or certain dining experiences may incur extra charges.