Jessica
March 15, 2024
We just returned from a spring break trip with our family, four kids ages 7-14. We stayed at the Bambu while some friends stayed at the Palace Punta Cana. The short walk between properties show a very different vibe and ambience. Riu Bambu is the PARTY hotel. It was described as family friendly, but i would not stay here again with young kids. Our rooms were in the far end of property, near the Riu Party area and it was loud. Drunk college kids yelling outside and in the hallways until 1 am, sometimes until 3 am, EVERY night.
The food was pretty good for an all inclusive, a few options for restaurants with menus, and two buffets which had a huge variety to offer the kids. The pools were great too, large enough that it didn't feel crowded, despite the large number of spring breakers.
The beach is beautiful. We walked the beach in both directions for over a mile, and Riu definitely has some of the nicest beach front areas. There are plenty of chairs, both at the beach and the pool...you don't have to get up at 6 am to save chairs just so you have one. I would stay at the RIU again, but probably not at the Bambu with my family.