Riu Bambu ClubHotel, Playa Bavaro, Dominican Republic

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Recent Price: £190
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User Rating:
8.5 / 10
(16 User Reviews)
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Hotel Description:

The hotel is a fantastic All Inclusive resort set right on the fabulous beach of Arena Gorda and only 600 metres from Caribbean Street. Although a great choice, there are a number of steps around the complex making it an unsuitable choice for the less mobile.

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Riu Bambu ClubHotel Reviews

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" Rui Bambu - Don't bother "

Submitted By: BT
My husband and I stayed at the Rui Bambu from June to July this year.
We were sold the holiday by Thompsons as a 5* equivalent. It wasn't. At best we thought it was 3*. The rooms were tired and in need of redecoration. We were lucky in that our... read more

Advice: Go to the Dominican but don't go to the Bambu and don't trust Thompsons description.

Activities: Horse riding

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" Best value hotel in Bavaro "

Submitted By: mwaterfall
Just arrived back from a week here. Reading some of the previous reviews, I nearly didnt book this hotel as it sounded like Butlins.
THat was so far from the truth.
The food, fantastic, loads of choice 24 hours a day.
The drink,... read more

Advice: Try it best value all inclusive

Activities:

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Lovely Riu Bambu "

Submitted By: Beulah
Have recently returned from a two week stay at Riu Bambu and have a wonderful time. All staff was polite and welcoming, mostly speaking decent English, although our attempts at some basic Spanish were welcomed.
The staff was always cheerful and... read more

Advice: Well worth a visit.

Activities: Spent our time in the resort, which was very enjoyable.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Portland Direct

" Riu Bambu "

Submitted By: traveller24
Selected the Riu Bambu after reading positive reviews on a number of websites for a week away in guaranteed sunshine and we were not disappointed. Arrived at the hotel mid afternoon and as soon as the bus pulled up, you ccould see the clear blue ocean.... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" This was the best holiday ever i... "

Submitted By: Miss Kl Lyson
This was the best holiday ever i couldnt complain about anythink. the swim up pool bar and jaquzi was brilliant. the beach is out of this world and there is every watersport u could want there some of them are free. we swam with the dolphins which was... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" the RIU bambu - needs a refurb and... "

Submitted By: Mr P Thompson
the RIU bambu - needs a refurb and staff to be trained!

we have stayed at many RIU hotels without a problem and 5 star service hence booking into the RIU bambu.

The hotel is rated a 5 star, rated a 4 star with our tour operator... read more

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  • User Rating:
    3 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

"  Our first trip to the dominican... "

Submitted By: Mrs J Coombes
Our first trip to the dominican republic was well worth the long journey. The rooms were absoloutely spotless and the staff were always friendly people. They couldn't do enough for you. The food was average cant complain but cant exactly say it was... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" We went for two weeks, myself husband... "

Submitted By: Mrs S Walker
We went for two weeks, myself husband and son who is 21 months. Had a great time, weather was beautiful only one day of warm rain the rest of the time was sunshine. We spent most of the time either in the pool or on the beach. The rooms were cleaned... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" Fantastic holiday for all age groups.... "

Submitted By: Mrs G Nesbitt
Fantastic holiday for all age groups. We were very weary about mixed reviews on the websites and started to panick a little bit before we left but,once there we couldnt have been happier. All of the staff are very friendly and genuine people who work... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" OK the actual facts are these. This... "

Submitted By: Mrs T M  Grant
OK the actual facts are these. This hotel will either be the place that you cry when you leave or will leave you a bit cold.

We were the former. It sounds dramatic, but we are all actually depressed about leaving the Bambu. A week later... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" Having booked to spend Christmas and... "

Submitted By: Mrs H Lowe
Having booked to spend Christmas and New Year at the Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort & Spa (our third visit) we were informed that the hotel had been overbooked and the alternative offered was the Riu Bambu.

This hotel just did not... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" When you first land, the airport is... "

Submitted By: Mr J Cook
When you first land, the airport is tiny and thatched but as it was so small it ran like clockwork and we was out before you knew it.

Travelling to the hotel and hits home; you don’t know how well you are off until you see how other people... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" Myself, my husband, my daughter and... "

Submitted By: Mrs S Clarke
Myself, my husband, my daughter and my granddaughter stayed at the RUI Bambu for 2 weeks in June 2006. What can I say? The hotel was amazing.

The staff were brilliant, extremely helpful. The rooms were lovely and spacious.

The... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" Visit the Riu Bambu in February for a... "

Submitted By: Mr K Lynam
Visit the Riu Bambu in February for a post Christmas mid winter break. Myself and my wife traveled with our 2 boys aged 7 and 10. The whole experience was perfect for the whole family. The entertainment staff could not do enough to make everybody feel... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" After an 8 hour flight to the... "

Submitted By: Mr M Abercrombie
After an 8 hour flight to the Dominican we were all lined up in a queue to get our photos taken? Had no idea what this was for but smiled anyway standing next to a complete stranger, wasn’t too bothered though as I had no want to buy it when coming... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson
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