The highlight is the location, as you’re right on the edge of a pretty, white-sand beach.
You get access to two sister hotels, and Pacha nightclub in the Riu resort.The outside space is immaculately put together, with manicured gardens home to a big, outdoor pool.
Entertainment is big here, too, with live bands playing every night.A stay at this hotel includes use of some facilities at the Riu Resort as a whole, so the list of things to do is long.
There's a gym, tennis courts, full activities time-table, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling just for starters.
The pool has a swim-up bar and a whirlpool area.
In the evening, there's a choice of bars and Riu's live shows are on nightly.
Food-wise, there's the main buffet plus a steakhouse, fusion restaurant, Italian place, Japanese eatery and a Brazilian restaurant.
And to complete the list, there's a spa at the Riu Palace Bavaro that you can use, offering beauty treatments and hairdressing.