Hotel Riu Republica 5 * (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic): overview, description and reviews

Riu Republica 5 * is a luxurious, brand new hotel complex, opened a few months ago, in the summer of 2016. He immediately attracted the attention of many tourists. And the hotel has already passed through as a place to receive the most real paradise pleasure. However, everything is in order.

general information

The first thing that should be noted is the mentioning of the Riu Republica 5 * - this is the fact that only people over 18 years are eligible to reside in this hotel. You can not come here with children, the hotel is only for adults.

And it is in the southeastern part of the Dominican Republic, widely known as Punta Cana. Here the amazing beaches are clean, with snow-white and unique coral sand. One of the best is Arena-Gorda. And what pleases the most - the hotel is located in close proximity to this beach, known for its wide coastal line. And, most importantly, Riu Republica 5 * has a private area on Arena Gorda. So the guests of the complex can rest there any time of the day. Even in the daytime, in the midst of the holiday season, it is spacious.

But this is not all the pluses of the location of the complex. Punta Cana Airport can be reached from here in 25-30 minutes. And about the same amount to spend on the road, if you want to visit the city of Higuey - a major tourist center of the Dominican Republic.

Service

Guests of Riu Republica 5 * are greeted with a bottle of Dominican alcoholic beverage called kava. Guests can immediately ask the concierge for help, if necessary. Reception is open around the clock, cleaning in the rooms is done daily (as well as replacing towels), and new linen is delivered on request. There is also a luggage storage room, a hairdresser and a beauty salon. There is also a boutique. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free (in the apartment - too). There is an internet cafe, but this is for an additional fee.

Leisure

In the territory of Riu Republica 5 * (Dominican Republic) there are three large and deep pools. One of them, which is smaller, has a bar. Sun loungers, individual towels, umbrellas - this can be found on the sun terrace next to the swimming pools.

In the Dominican Republic, and especially in Punta Cana, water sports are widespread. Therefore, having arrived here, it is necessary to go for a drive on kayaks or to be engaged in diving. At a minimum, you should take with you a mask for scuba diving. Sea life here is amazing. By the way, Arena-Gorda is one of the best beaches for surfing. Here often there are excellent waves, it is also worth bearing in mind. But all this is outside the hotel.

But on the territory of the complex you can play volleyball, participate in daytime entertainment, which is arranged by the animation team, visit evening shows or go to the 18-hole golf course.

For beauty and health

And on the territory of the hotel there is a gym and a SPA-center with a wellness complex. Here you can devote time to various popular procedures - steam bath, jacuzzi, massage, manicure, pedicure. But this is only a small list of what is proposed here.

It's worth to take time for the Welness-program, carefully designed by local highly qualified specialists. There are medical, wellness and rejuvenating procedures. Guests are offered a relaxing and therapeutic massage, using aromatic warm oils, reflexology, lymphatic drainage. Ayurvedic procedures are also popular, such as the breadth. This is a unique healing procedure that combines the technique of Indian massage and the impact of falling oil drops on the human body.

Stone therapy, deep tissue massage, shiatsu, wraps (both conventional and hot), mud treatment, depilation - all this can be tried by visiting the SPA-hall, which has a hotel Riu Republica 5 *. A full list of services can be found on the spot.

About nutrition

And now - a few words about what the local institutions offer to the guests. Riu Republica 5 * (Dominican Republic) is good for the fact that here the guests are served by the all-inclusive system. And it operates for 24 hours a day. The main restaurant is called La Altagracia. For breakfast, there are a variety of dishes on the buffet, and demonstration cooking is also arranged. For lunch - cold and hot dishes + culinary show. There are pizza, spaghetti, pasta, a huge selection of desserts, exotic fruits, meat in various variations and seafood. Dinners are also varied, and a day later they organize themed evenings with unusual delights.

In the hotel there is a steakhouse called Quisqueya, the Asian restaurant Kaori and the Italian restaurant Tagliatella. If you want to visit any of the above, then you need to book a table in advance. By the way, even here romantic dinners are arranged.

And there is an evening dress code. Men need to wear shirts with trousers, and women - dresses.

Accommodation options

So, now a few words about what numbers the Riu Republica has 5 *. Hotel reviews are exceptionally positive. Which is not at all surprising. After all, everything inside is perfectly new, the furniture is comfortable and modern, and the sanitary equipment is sparkling clean.

Take, for example, a 2-seater standard. Stylish, beautifully decorated room with two double beds, a sofa and a bathroom with a shower and a double washbasin. Bathrobes, towels and a hairdryer are provided. There is also a centralized climate control system (air conditioning + heating), ceiling fan, telephone, mini-bar (free and regularly replenished), coffee maker, widescreen TV, ironing facilities and safe. Standards also have access to their own balcony.

In addition to the 2-bed rooms, there are also apartments designed for three people, and so-called family. In the latter, in addition to all of the above, there are additional places for sleep. In general, there are five of them in family rooms. The whole space is divided into two rooms and a living room. The first bedroom has a huge bed for 2 people. In the other two are standard. And in the living room there is a sofa bed. And, by the way, there are also two bathrooms in these apartments.

Price policy

Riu Republica 5 * reviews gets excellent, and in large part due to their prices. According to the Dominican standards, all-inclusive accommodation is quite inexpensive here. So, for example, in the autumn period a week for two people will cost 1,700 euros. But this is if you want a room overlooking the garden. There are options from which balconies you can see the sea. They will cost 300 euros more.

For three people stay in the standard with a view of the garden will cost 2,200 y. E. However, it is also worth knowing that the prices here vary depending on the season. And an early booking in the Dominican Republic is always more expensive than the standard one. In general, it is better to follow the dynamics of prices and choose the most appropriate time for profitable reservation.

Comments of tourists

Finally - a couple of words about what the travelers who have already visited here say about the holiday in Riu Republica 5 * (Dominican Republic). The reviews are positive, and this is the best confirmation of all the attractive descriptions of the hotel.

Populate here quickly, staff - polite and friendly. And if you say a few words to them in Spanish, then they will become best friends. Animators are positive and funny, they arrange interesting shows and performances, but everything is very unobtrusive, which also pleases. In the restaurant - every day different seafood, both for lunch and dinner. And the juices are freshly squeezed. And along the pool waiters go, offering free drinks to guests.

And the beach is a separate topic. Clean, with white soft sand. Here, the staff of the beach is carefully monitored by the hotel staff. Sunbathing - a complete pleasure, you can not even lie on deckchairs, and immediately on the sand. And the water is clean. In general - a real paradise. If you want to spend an unforgettable vacation in the Dominican Republic, then you should go here.