Riu Mambo Clubhotel, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

A very chilled out holiday suitable for anyone

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2009

Tour Operator:

Booked Independently

Submitted By:

gina omar

Comments:

I have been back from Riu Mambo for 3 days, I went with my Husband, Sister and Brother in law and we all enjoyed our stay, this hotel would suit anyone whether you have children or are looking for a singles holiday.
The rooms were extremely... read more

Good for:

Beach 

great holday ..but

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2009

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

poppyred

Comments:

same time last year we went to the mambo and all had a great time we decided to go again this year what a difference a year makes ,the staff are all still lovely and friendly in every department rooms the same except we had to ask to have the mini bar... read more

Great time

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Scalliwag

Comments:

We went to the Mambo for two weeks from 22nd Nov until 6th December. This is the second time we have been to this hotel and we enjoyed it just as much this time as the first time.
For me, the best thing about the Mambo is the staff. Everyone from... read more

Good for:

Beach 

Well where to start, firstly my...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mr  

Comments:

Well where to start, firstly my wife and I had a great time better than we expected going on alot of the unjustified reviews we had read prior to depature.
1: The flight was okj leg room was fine but if your over 6ft your better of booking... read more

We have just returned from the...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2008

Tour Operator:

Portland Direct

Submitted By:

Mr J Sewell

Comments:

We have just returned from the Mambo and had a great holiday.

Although most of the comments we would make have been covered by other reviewers, I would summarise as follows.....

Pro's:

The Dominican people are friendly,... read more

I pretty much agree with all the...

Overall Rating:

4/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss D Preira

Comments:

I pretty much agree with all the comments written by various others but I really did not like the place at all.
I returned back yesterday and only went for a 1 week and am so glad it was only for 1 week.
I went with my partner and we are both... read more

Just returned from a fantastic...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs C Thornhill

Comments:

Just returned from a fantastic time at Riu Mambo, after reading other reviews thought I would add mine.

Good points: Very friendly hotel, from guests to staff, smaller of the three but that didnt matter. Beach sandy and not at all rocky... read more

The Hotel is very nice and close...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Ms J Jones

Comments:

The Hotel is very nice and close to the beach.More chance of a sunbed on the beach than by the pool unless you want to get up at 5am. The Hotel and grounds were immaculate but our room could have done with a freshen up. The bathroom had no ventilation... read more

I left the riu mambo on the 13th...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss G Bakewell

Comments:

I left the riu mambo on the 13th of march 2008. This was my second time in 3 months visiting.
I went for 2 weeks both times and loved every moment of it.

The animation staff were amazing! loved every single one of them.
(froggie,... read more

just returned from 2 weeks of...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Other Deb/nick

Comments:

just returned from 2 weeks of total relaxation at the riu mambo, hotel was good, food good ,rooms basic but ok ( you only need your room to sleep in !)animation team was great ,not pushy loo k out for BOSSY BOOTS,JANET JACKSON,LAMAR,PINEAPPLE... read more

My partner and I enjoyed a 2...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss C Rodger

Comments:

My partner and I enjoyed a 2 week all inclusive stay at the Riu Mambo Hotel Puerto Plata in November 2006. The Riu Mambo is part of 3 interconnecting hotels, Riu Bachata and Riu Merengue are the other 2 hotels.

Thomson, our Tour operator... read more

The Riu Mambo is one of three...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2007

Tour Operator:

Direct Holidays

Submitted By:

Miss KP Kelly

Comments:

The Riu Mambo is one of three hotels within the complex. Compared to the other two hotels it is possibly a little quieter however still lively with entertainment.

My boyfriend and I arrived on 18th Sept and departed on 2nd Oct. The weather... read more

Absolutely stunning resort,...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr HJ Davies

Comments:

Absolutely stunning resort, three hotels in one effectively, Mambo, Meringue, and Bachata.

When we arrived there was some fuss over an outbreak of a stomach bug in the Bachata but we weren't at all affected by this.

Room was... read more

Excellent hotel and resort. You...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss J Gentile

Comments:

Excellent hotel and resort. You can eat and use the facilities of the other two hotels (Merringe and Bacchata) whenever you like.

Fab food and fab environment. Definitely want to go back as soon as possible. It was rated as a 4star by... read more

This is advertised as a 5*...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

LyndsayW

Comments:

This is advertised as a 5* resort. I would beg to differ. Due to a tsunami and a hurricane, my husband and I were stuck without a honeymoon days before we got married and as a third booking, made at the last minute, we ended up here.

After... read more