Great resort

Rooms and all bathrooms on the premises were very clean. The buffet had a good variety and good food. The entertainment and music around the pool was good. Shows are average like everywhere. Did not like that there was only 1 store on the resort grounds. Vendors are on the beach only unless you go to the flea market.

Great resort!

Very large resort with lots to do! The staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. I can't say enough good things about every staff member from the wait staff at the restaurants to the entertainment team they were all great! The evening shows were a little repetitive with the dancing during the week but the weekend shows were much better and there was always a party happening at the other bar. Beautiful beach, great food. Even the buffet was great. The room was spacious and very clean. It was  [... read more]our first sunny vacation and definitely won't be our last. Highly recommend Riu Republica. You won't be disappointed!!

Beautiful resort

We just spent a week at this amazing resort. I've never been at such a well kept, clean place. From the rooms to hallways to grounds. I was also impressed all the adjustable shaded awnings around the huge pools. The food was exceptional in the buffets and the restaurants. The service was very professional and friendly. I also liked that there were no motorized vehicles driving on the walkways. The nightly shows were well done with very talented performers. It was a nice surprise to see that this [... read more] resort uses glass or sturdy reusable plastic glasses for all their drinks instead of the thin plastic ones that many places use and trash. I look forward to going there again!

Perfect Vacation

The Hotel was impeccably clean. The Food was top notch. The staff was the most friendliest and courteous. The beach was beautiful and always had a lounge chair. The entertainment team was wonderful.

Something for everyone!

We loved the pools, the bars and buffet. Food was great and the service was impeccable. On the downside was the beach... chairs were unorganized stacked and blocked the ocean view from the shade areas. Seas can be rough so if you want an ocean swim it may be too rough. But we had a blast this place is huge, all ages and tons of activities. Nightlife was fun too.

Awesome trip

The hotel was great and the staff is quick to make sure you are enjoying your stay. Only downside was the spring breakers but that couldn't be avoided due to the time we were traveling. Really enjoyed the a la carte restaurants.

Great Resort!

Our group of 4 gals just returned from a one week stay at the Riu Republica. We had a beautiful week with lots of sunshine and hot weather every day! This resort is huge and has numerous pools and bars. It was the beginning of March breaks so there were lots of college students celebrating but they were well behaved for the most part. Beach - Arena Gorda so it’s great if you like playing in the waves Food - great selection. Lots of restaurants that you don’t have to book ahead [... read more]. A few of the evening restaurants were buffet style which was not as fancy. I do wish the Riu enforced the dress code a little more at dinner. Rooms - Clean and good size. Staff - always friendly and polite Grounds - well kept and clean. Lots of staff working everywhere

Awesome resort!

The rooms are nicely decorated and very big. We enjoyed hanging out on the balcony in the mornings with our coffee and also at night drinking beer as we unwound from our day. The food was amazing! Many different restaurants to eat at or just stick with the buffets. We also liked the fact that there are 2 different areas at the resort. One side for the drunken twenty somethings. And the other side for the older people who want to party. The nightly entertainment at the theater was enjoyable. [... read more] We do regret not going to the sister resorts but we just did not have enough time.

RIU Republica

The hotel was very modern and clean. Pools were very nice and the beach very well kept. The restaurant were disappointing. Food was not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Most restaurant were buffets and the food was not very good.

Riu Republica

I would highly recommend this resort for a relaxing adults only vacation. Very clean resort with easy access to restaurants, pools and the beach. Always easy to find a lounge chair by the pool or beach. Great food and excellent service.

Great Resort

This resort is beautiful, the beach is beautiful and can walk along it for a long time. It is very big, several bars, pools and restaurants. The food is amazing but there was only 1 small store to shop, which was a little odd because it is so large. They labelled the pools which I thought was a great idea so you could choose your pool atmosphere. Rooms were nice, however, only restocked the bar and coffee stuff every 2 days. I would have preferred every day. All in all, a great experience a [... read more]nd would recommend it absolutely.

Mixed Feelings

The good: the place was relatively new, well maintained and clean. The rooms are good sized with a nice walk-in shower. Our bed was a king and comfortable. Room service was good. It helps to leave a daily tip. The food at the buffet was varied, lots to choose from, well prepared and tasty. There were several cooking stations -pasta meat fish etc. We enjoyed the buffets. The beach is one of the best at Punta Cana. Many others have eroded beach fronts that have narrowed due to storms. On  [... read more]the whole the staff were excellent. Many of the resorts have staff who have little or no command of the English language. Although there was a bit of hand waving and gesturing on our part we never ran into a complete barrier. Knowing a few words in Spanish always helps. There was no sewage smell like some resorts dependent on wind direction. The evening entertainment varied. Some good - some very amateurish. The mini cirque de soleil was enjoyable. They had a talented band as well The hucksters did not make a pest of themselves like some resorts. There was no night set aside where the sellers set up stalls and stop the passerby trying to sell you some baubles. Once you get your bearings you can easily find your way around . see below re size. The pools were plentiful, clean and large and not busy. However, the pools attached to the swim-up bars were jammed with partying and drinking folks all day long. Not everyone bothered with the bathroom. you get the idea At the same time there is no difficulty getting a drink. The bars are well staffed with good service in spite of the crowds. The bad: The place is huge. You have to find your own way to your room and at night that can be tricky. The attached picture does not do the place justice as to its actual size. Somebody said there were 1375 rooms. It is really noisy with only the beach area free from the PA system playing loud music, the entertainment staff shouting all day long and the party goers trying to yell above the din. Impossible to find a quiet spot to sit and talk save for one evenings only bar that was reasonably quiet. Keep in mind this is an adults-only resort. The specialty restaurants were a disaster. Here's what we experienced at several of them. The appetizers arrived after the entre and only because we asked. The bread never arrived. The pasta was raw. We had to ask for water at one place. At another we asked twice for wine. You couldn't hear yourself think due to the noise and acoustics. Only the sushi was edible at the Asian restaurant. The pasta at the Italian was simply wasn't. The place caters to the twenties age group who tend to get loaded every day. If that is your idea of a good time, you'll make lot's of friends. The liquor and wine were big disappointments. Tried the white and red wines. They were simply bad. We finally found the rose passable. the liquor gave me heartburn. Premium liquors are not available even at a cost. If you are looking at a price point, there are the above mentioned trade offs. If some of the listed negatives don't bother you, then by all means go. Although there were some major disappointments,we're not a bunch of fusspots and made the best of it. Being in the sun and surf with a bit of laissez faire made it all worthwhile. On the other hand if some of the negatives really concern you, then look elsewhere. Please don't base your decision to go on the star ratings below due to the many pluses and negatives.

Not a good experiencr - will NEVER return

Good: The beach is fabulous, the sand so fine it is like icing sugar, no seaweed, waves, and did I say the beach is gorgeous! For good food stay in the buffet, the large buffet serves fabulous food. The food variety is very good and tasty. Coffee was great. Buffet staff were very accommodating, pleasant, remembered their diners and their drink preferences. Kudos to them. Especially enjoyed Angel and Valentine in the large buffet. The bad: Staff need to be trained in the special [... read more]ty restaurants, not only do they not understand the language of their tourists, but many do not understand the dining process. Horsd’oevres, before appetizer, then main course and then dessert, do not forget that order or worse yet, to bring one of the servings. The French restaurant staff did not understand the difference between setting a table, serving the clients or clearing a table. The process was very hap hazard and frustrating. The Italian restaurant was gross. The spinach and cheese lasagna was not cooked, pasta still raw. The rest of the so called Italian specialty dishes were empty, with no refill in sight. Staff were clearing the dirty dishes right next to a dining table,... Move that, it should not be next to a table. The Asian, only good thing to say was the Sushi was good, forget the rest. Rooms, Cleaning staff wiped out the dirt glasses and put them back on the vanity. Wasn’t sure the first time so I “x” the bottom of the mugs and glasses. Yup, the markings were still there. They even put a wet and dirty tub mat back, neatly folded of course. Ugly: Noise, everything needs to be super loud, the pools, the entertainment and there is NO capability to absorb the noise,... concrete walls don’t do that. There was no place to escape the incessant noise, no quiet corner to play cards in the evening. NO Place except your room. The drinks. Red wine was undrinkable, the Rose was tolerable. Any liquor was very low end. We could not buy a preMium liquor anywhere.

Great resort

Great food, great service. However we booked this resort for couple reasons which are: adults only, beach and hot tubs. Before booking we checked out the website. Once we arrived, we found out the hot tubs were out of service for the week or more.

Great holiday

The Resort was very clean and well maintained. The staff was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very well appointed. The cleaning staff was friendly and did a great job. The buffets were plentiful and offered many different options. My only complaint was that all of the specialty restaurants except one seemed to have buffets as well. I would have preferred table service for dinner. That was our only complaint other than that this resort was amazing.

Very nice

The food from the buffets to the restaurants was excellent with lots of choice. The Asian restaurant was our favorite. The drinks were absent of any liquor unless you specifically asked for it to be added which we found odd. Our room was fine and in a quiet wing of the resort

Excellent resort, had a wonderful time.

I loved the resort had a great time, friendly people great food. Would definetly return in the near future. The rooms were clean and had a great selection of alcohol as well as a beer fridge. Very comfortable stay, had fun in and off the resort. The entertainment was excellent as well as the food.

Good times

This was our second visit back to Rui Républica and we were not dissapointed. Room with a view, located close to all amenities including Altagracia Buffet, and all other la cartes, the pools and my favourite, the beach. Beach very clean. Lots of loungers and sunny warm weather. Watch out for the ocean waves; they will keep you smiling all day long. The food and drinks,,,,,, fabulous. Yes the food is repetitious, though we don’t eat all types of dishes in one sitting, there is food for all [... read more] cultures no matter your diet. go ahead and be adventurous, try something new cause you won’t be dissapointed.

Riu Republica Punta Cana

The hotel was a lot of fun The food was great at the buffet. So great we never tried the restaurants. Staff were very doting. Be prepared to walk the resort is huge. Fun to pool hop. Fun at the Foam Party and water slides. We had a great time!

Very bad customer service

We had ants in our room. The manager was very argumentative and nobody seemed to care. The staff was very rude at the restaurants. No drink service on the beach cockroaches in the restaurant. We won’t go back