This was our first time visiting this resort. To be honest we went in with mixed feelings. Although we were a little bit bored of other resorts that had a little bit less energy. We were a little bit afraid that the energy here would be a little bit too high. To our surprise, the resort was phenomenal. This resort is divided in a way that if you want to be in a high energy environment and party like you're 21 again, no problem there's a place for you. However, if a little bit later you want to relax in a calmer environment, there's also a place for you. Overall, it is a beautiful resort, be careful with the beach, the waves can get pretty strong, the food is very reasonable and if you are modestly generous in your tips, you will have the best service you ever seen. Don't expect modern rooms, they are a little bit outdated however if you're going down South, I'm sure it's not to spend your time in the room. Certain things do need improvement, the sports bar has this horrendous smell inside of humidity, I feel pity for the people that have to work that bar. The disco could be a bit bigger with better sound. It gets very crowded and the sound is pretty muffled. I definitely recommend this resort and will undoubtably will be visiting Riu Republica again.

The Resorts upkeep could have been better, the vent in our room looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while as well as the AC not working as intended leaving us in a hot room all week long not fun.

Nous avons passé des belles vacances, la nourriture, la pina colada , les activités et la plage étaient magnifiques.par contre, la chambre 2148 que nous avons occupé allait être meilleure si la sortie de ventilation n avait pas eu de moisissures. Bref, nous avons aimé notre séjour et c était la première fois que j ai vraiment profité de mes vacances.

this hotel was huge, plenty of lounge chairs, plenty of restaurants, huge buffet. many rooms lack air conditioning, we had to request a different room 3 times, eventually we got one that if you kept the blackout blinds closed with the ceiling fan and ac, you were able to bring the temp to 24 degrees. we slept comfortably as the bedding was thin and light. showers were huge, stingy on the shampoo, the staff works 12 days on 3 days off so they seemed tired. when we tipped some staff member we got better service, but at first they barely looked us in the eyes. the beach was beautiful, no seaweed, huge waves super fun jumping and splashing into the waves, i enjoyed the monkeys and parrots on the beach. dont do the saona beach excursion it was filled with bees and you spend most of the time in the car and on the boat, takes forever to get there. you had to take a shuttle to riu palace to enjoy the wild theme parties, the hotel itself was kind of boring at night. overdose of bachata music and performers. the activty pool and calmer pool had two speakers going at the same time, that was super annoying its like my ears had no idea where to listen. buteventually our super nice pool server said something and suddenly we had bachatta at the calm pool and regular top 40 at the activity pool. legit felt like two ipads blasting the same time.. mbut once we said something it changed instantly so that was appreciated.

This the 2nd time we stayed at Riu costa Rica and then in Punta Cana We were given a room where the toilet and the phone did not work.they were kind enough to change our room But here also the air con did not work although it was scorching hot.outside. we reported.the matter 3 times to the reception and.nothing was done until our return date after 7 nights. Not a gteat stay. We also got a.long hair in our food. Just imagine.

We had a good time at the Riu Republica last week. Airport transfer took a while because there were so many drop offs and we only got to our Riu after almost 2 hours. Check in was pretty quick. However I’d like to point out that we were sharing a room with our daughter( 3 people) and the check in guy said they only had twin beds and those would be really small and cramped!! He suckered us into paying an extra US 130 for a king and single!! Totally our fault for falling for this and not trying to check the room first!! Anyway just a heads up in case anyone else is in the same situation. The beds are big enough for 2. Room could need upgrades but when our AC leaked they came promptly to fix it. Bar was always full, room was cleaned, but sheets need to be changed. We were there for a week!! No complaints about the food or restaurants. Jerk hut was amazing!! Beach was great and we were very lucky to experience sargassum(mildly) on just one day. Pools were good, water park a lot of fun and service all round was very good. Staff were friendly and polite.

Positive. Always something to do at the resort. Food is not the best at all. Enough to eat and not starve but really not great. Rooms are outdated , ac doesn’t work well, water switches from hot cold and showers are difficult to have. Far walls to rooms- due to large resort. Would I go again, no . It was a nice stay but will try other resorts. Not easy to get things to room

Had a wonderful time the resort was amazing. The staff very friendly.. The resort is very large lots of hotels and bars pools. The food was really good. The only complaint I had is the buffet food was cold and the beds were a little hard, but something I could live with.

The Riu Republica was fantastic. I’d give it a 4 rating. The only complaint I have is I had to ask for clean dishes a few times. They could definitely do better with that!The food selection was fantastic. Our room was fantastic and well kept. We did leave Spanish notes with gifts and tips. Resort was full but never felt full. No waiting for a drink. No having trouble finding a chair. Entertainment was great. People and staff were friendly and fun. They had games during the day and prizes . I won at darts twice lol . Apparently I’m really good at darts in beach sand and sun with a drink ha ha. Honestly I wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Loved it! It was a great time. Never felt overly noisy . Sprayed ourselves with no scent musk oil ever evening. Didn’t get one bug bite. Never got sick. People complain for nothing. Oh and never waited more than a few minutes for a drink.

I found the resort way too big (1300+ rooms). The first room was not nice. It was on the ground floor and the balcony would not lock. The security box was closed so had to get someone to open it. The toilet ran. The bar fridge had no door on the icebox so it was over iced and was making a huge puddle on the floor. The phone would not call down to the front desk. So we changed rooms the next day and that was on the top floor and definitely nicer. Now, I think we still had residual spring breakers because there was a lot of noise. Eventually it would quiet down. The restaurants...just two needed reservations and that was crazy. They were both steak houses. We were told be there for 6pm to get a reservation ticket. We walked right in. At the end of the week, we went to go there for 6pm and were then told, no its 5pm you have to be there. Next day, we went there for 5pm and there was a huge line up. Lucky we knew someone closer to the front and just dined with them. Then that restaurant I swear did not have any A/C on, it was brutal. Our favourite restaurant was the one with the pink chairs , I think it was the Kulinarium. We went twice it was so good. The pools were fine, the bars were fine. There are mosquitoes! We only saw the Michael Jackson show which was pretty good. The beach is beautiful, hot hot hot but the water was rough. Got in everyday anyway because I love the ocean. I am 64 and have been going south for years but my time in an 'all inclusive' may be done. I think now I would prefer quieter, smaller and maybe I control if/when for my food and drink. All in all, and in the end, not too bad but I would say this is a 3.5 resort and not the 4 to 4.5 it reports.

For a Riu Hotel, it was subpar. Very disappointed. First room, fridge was leaking all over floor, safe would not open, toilet ran, the phone did not work and the sliding door (ground floor) did not lock. Had to walk to reception as phone did not work to request a different room and was told none was available until the next day, but would have someone in to fix issues in 25 minutes later. 3 hours later we returned to our room where nothing was addressed! Had to walk back to reception (long walk as we were at very back of hotel) to complain. Our floor at this time now had a small river on it where we could have easily slipped and injured ourselves. They finally sent someone to fix issues. Switched rooms the next day (thank God!). I've been to several Riu Hotels, this did not measure up to the 5 star rating.

I loved staying at the Riu Republica. Yes, it's very large. Yes, it's adults only so you can expect a party vibe. I enjoyed staying at the back of the resort, even though it was far from the beach, because it was quieter and more relaxing. The food was delicious, especially breakfast at Mangu. I enjoyed the Italian and Japanese buffets, and the Prime Rib at the pink restaurant (that begins with a K) was worth going back for. The Steakhouse, in my opinion, was a disappointment because my ribeye was overcooked. The service everywhere was fantastic. Shout out to Yuma, Reyes (del Sol), Made, Rudy, Roa, Angela, and Sandy for their excellent service and friendly conversation. I enjoyed practicing my Spanish. My room was clean, well attended to, and comfortable. The front desk took care of any needs that I had, although I had to walk to the lobby because the room phone did not work. It should be noted that North American style plugs DO work in the room so no need to bring an adapter. The resort store is well-stocked, but expect to pay inflated prices for gifts and goods. I would recommend taking extra sunscreen because it is very expensive at the store! I would definitely go back!

I had a very disappointing experience at the hotel’s spa, where I felt I was treated in an unprofessional and discourteous manner by the receptionist. I reported this incident to the general manager; however, I did not receive any acknowledgment or apology in response, which was particularly disappointing. On a positive note, the food was generally of good quality and offered a wide variety. That said, a few of the restaurants appeared to be mismanaged, with long and, in my view, unnecessary queues. Additionally, I found it concerning that there were no lifeguards present on the beach, especially given the strong waves.

My stay at Riu Republica Punta Cana was extremely disappointing and far below expectations. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the property is not being properly maintained. The grounds felt neglected, with visible wear and a lack of cleanliness in several areas. The room itself was in poor condition—outdated, not properly cleaned, and in need of significant upkeep. Basic standards of comfort and hygiene were not met. I am convinced there were bed bugs. The public areas were equally concerning. Many spaces were overcrowded, unkempt, and lacked the level of care you would expect from a resort of this category. It made it difficult to relax or enjoy the amenities. Overall, the experience did not reflect the quality that is advertised. I would not recommend this resort to others and would strongly suggest looking into alternative options when visiting Punta Cana.

We were over the moon about our vacation. Had a great time. The resort has something going on at all hours of the days. Room was always cleaned, food was great, beach was amazing! We had zero complaints the entire trip and were satisfied with our decision to choose this resort.

We liked it very much and expect to get back. Nice resort, well situated on a long beach of white sand. Impressed by the number of chairs, the dunes next to the beach with shade under the trees. Lots of bars including wet bars, some more quiet, others with lots of entertaining. Liked the bar in te room with whiskey, rum, gin and vodka. Big (huge) self serve main restaurant. A second opne on the far side. The a la carte not so good. Good service and the food was quite diverse. Had a gastro after the spanish restaurant and never went to another a la carte afterwards. I heard other people complaining about gastro on the scuba trips. No sports on the beach, probably because of the wind. Nice waves though and clear water. Rooms are large with air conditioning running without having to keep a key card in the room. Good entertainment in most of the days. If it rained (one evening) we realized that we didn't have to go out in the rain to move almost everywhere on the site, On the bad side for the administration of the resort, the checkin was a nightmare. We did the online checkin in advance. We still spent more than one hour at the special checkin desk waiting in line to discover that our online checkin didn't count.

Room was very well kept 2210. No coffee or towels . Had to ask a few times after room was cleaned. Far walk to the food . Buldings seemed to end and had to go back to find a way to out Food was ok. I was very sick on day 2 3 others where ok. Pool towels could only be handed in after 3 pm Beach was nice, ocean rough. Shows were very good! Sports bar was a mess! After the young patrons Food looked dry. It was reading week. Tons of kids ( which was fine) That where fun/ respectful of others

The hotel is huge, rooms are very confusing, could use more elevators, we had to do 40 stairs everytime we went back to our room.. Unfortunately, we were there during students and their spring break. There had to be 500 students there. My biggest disappointment was there no Canadian whiskey? I have never been to a 4 star that advertised international drinks and no Canadian whiskey. The food was average, not a lot of different choices seem to be the same most of the week we heard a lot about people getting sick at at la carte, so we stayed clear besides the steakhouse, which was good. The beaches in pools were amazing stuff was friendly. Resort was clean rooms were pretty good and quick to get things through the app. When you ask for them. All in all it was a good trip.Not one of my favorites , but we had a good time

This Riu had very nice grounds. The beach area was beautiful. We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the rooms. This hotel needs updating. Very old. The pools areas were nice. Food was OK. Entertainment was so so. We have been to 2 other Riu's that we were very happy with. This one, not do much.

This resort had a very good variety of services. The room looked a bit dated and needed some real attention when it came to the washroom and air conditioner. I would not say requests for missing towels and blankets were looked after in a timely manner. For the majority of our time there we cleaned our own table at the buffet before using it. Beverages were slow in coming or didn’t come at all. We mostly looked after ourself. The pools were great. The awnings at some locations needed replacing. Some of the items on the menu at the restaurants were not as advertised. The Japanese restaurant was our favourite.

While looking in from the outside this place seems great, but take a closer look. Cleanliness issues abound and as a result all 4 people in our party were ill. We think we had food poisoning but can’t be sure. We witnessed staff in the buffet wipe off dirty dishes with a rag and put them back on the table out as a new place setting. In our room the ceiling fan was disgustingly dirty, The tv could not be turned off without unplugging it. The bathroom needs to be disinfected, there were spots all over the walls. The glasses were wiped out with cleaning rags and tasted of cleaner. The shower door needs recaulking as water leaks were present making the floor slippery. Our sheets and blankets were stained and dirty. When we put out the change bedding card we witnessed our maid fold up the dirty blanket and put it back in our closet to be reused. The new sheets were just as stained as the previous ones.

everything was great , food, ambiance, staff & great vibe & great people. they could do a better way to make reservation at the a la carte restaurants on the resort. but most defintely its an experience that anyone should try at least once :)

everything was great , food, ambiance, staff & great vibe & great people. they could do a better way to make reservation at the a la carte restaurants on the resort. but most defintely its an experience that anyone should try at least once :)

Travel agent Brenda was amazing, all communications were on time and clear, flights were on time, Riu Republic was a great resort. Cleanliness, room service, staff, parties, entertainment, food and most importantly beaches, everything was top notch and we had a time of our lives. Will definitely go there again. We were there in late October and early November 2025.

View wise it’s a nice sight.. but the whole place smells of mold especially the club it’s toxic! Most the rooms are leaking,alcohol is watered all the way down. Lastly I got food poisoning for days !!

Overall, if you want to party, this is the resort for it! Food was amazing, and customer service was 7/10 most times! A few things, At check in they gave me and my friends our room keys but never gave us any towel cards (We didnt even know these cards existed until we went to go get a towel). So we just air dryed all week. When we went to go checkout, they asked for out towel cards and we said we don't have one and the lady working the front said, $20 us dollars (per card, per guest) if you don't give me a card. We all had to pay even though we all NEVER got cards. When me and my one friend were sleeping, a worker just opended our door with their key and said "hello", I replied and said "hello, could you pleaase come back so we can get ready for out day" (We just woke up at like 830am). the worker completly ignored me and started fixing stuff in the room and replacing things. When he left to grab some stuff I closed the door with the do not distub sign and he started banging until I opened it. Then he came in fixed whatever he needed to "fix" and replaced an alcohoal bottle. Other than those 2 things, overall great resort and a great time. This dosent happen to everyone, but just thought I would share my experiences!

Food was amazing, beach was nice. Not that much sargassum compared to other resort in Punta Cana. Not the bad, we were the first to exit the bus and reach reception and were given a room with no AC. We asked to change room and instead they insisted in sending someone to check the AC with took 3 hours. Finally they were forced to give us another room however they wanted to give us a room with 1 bed. We needed 2 beds. After arguing they finally gave us a room with 2 beds even tho they told us they wasn’t any room available. 2 nd room no AC again. Went back to lobby, and they checked 4 different room and they could find a room with working AC. We arrived at 5pm and only finally got a decent room at midnight with working AC. In the meantime, a lot of people checked in and received a proper room. Few days after, the toilet bowl wouldn’t flush and we let reception know, they sent someone to check and he used a plastic bag to connected the string in the toilet bowl. After a few flush it wouldn’t work anymore. We had to put out hand water in the back of the toilet bowl to flush manually. Finally the swim up pool bar beside the beach, the water in the pool was very murky where you could barely see your feet. Everything else was fine. You can swim at any time during the day or night. This is a party hotel, clientele is very young. Early 20’s.

The hotel itself offers good amenities food and drinks but our experience was not very pleasant one Issues were not dealt with efficiently just a laid back approach Several requests made to have refrigerator fixed went unanswered absolutely nothing done Air-conditioner was noisy Sliding door broken shower broken and took a while to get fixed after constantly persisting Extra pillows and blankets were not provided until the 5th night on our 7 day vacation Horrible experience by the management and staff of this hotel Guess they made enough money and couldn't care less

The resort itself beautiful. The bad: The rooms need a facelift. They are clean but the A/C wasn’t working and my TV wasn’t working either I was in room 2031. There was a funky smell maybe .. mildew?? And the elevators were temperamental, and the party pool was cloudy and gave me the ick .. but.. The good: ? The beach, is stunning , tonnes of beach chairs always available! I was impressed with the choice of food at the buffet, the JERK chicken hut was AMAZING! The bartenders were fast and the drinks were delicious! The resort staff were warm and friendly. They definitely contributed to the charm. Even tho the resort is huge.. it felt cozy! Special thanks to WILFREDO and his team in the buffet! He and the team went out of thier way to make my friends 50th bday a special and memorable occasion! The attention to detail was incredible! They celebrated with us and became our vacay family! Thank you soooo much! There is definitely a little something for everyone at this resort!

I recently stayed at the Riu Republica in Punta Cana and overall had a good experience. The rooms were always clean, the music was great, and the entertainment team really kept the energy up with fun parties and activities throughout the day and night. That said, there were a few downsides. I had ongoing issues with the room key cards – they stopped working every few hours, even though I kept them away from my phone and other electronics. It was frustrating to constantly have to go back to the front desk for replacements. Getting a reservation at the steakhouse was nearly impossible, which was disappointing. Also, the resort seemed to run out of pool towels pretty often, and I found that tipping was almost expected just to get basic service—not for anything above and beyond. All in all, I enjoyed my time—great atmosphere and fun crowd—but a few improvements on the service side would make a big difference.

The hotel sold our room when our flight was delayed. They didn't give us clean bathmat or towels multiple times and threw our blanket on the couch. Servers seemed annoyed to be there. They would not give us dry beach towels. The pools were nice, drinks were good. Food was ok. Specialty restaurants are just themed buffets.

We enjoyed our stay at the resort. The food was great with lots of variety. The resort was well kept. The room was clean and the staff were all polite and helpful. It would be nice to have a boardwalk to get to the beach. The loose sand is very difficult to walk on especially since I need a walker due to knee and hip replacements.

If you are looking for a place to party with lots of young people this is the place to go. Hallways are loud at night with people running around. Beautiful beach with lots of lounge chairs. Food was ok but not a lot of assortment. Steak house was good and would recommend going there, we went twice during our visit.

I was at this hotel 2 years ago, it is a beautiful resort. Have to be honest, I feel the integrity of the entire resort has gone down hill. The overall cleanliness is not the same. The steakhouse was the best. Staff are great. The evening events were amazing. It is a party resort for sure.

Well it was a blend of loud, drunks, bed bugs, no plates at the Italian alacart or food! We walked 1 klm to the beach from our room! Two people almost drowned on the beach in one day! If you’re young this is fine however 50 plus don’t waste your time! Came home exhausted because the young drunk kids would scream in the halls till 4! The music was way over the top Loud! That pretty much sums up the disappointment!

The hotel was great, it is known as a party hotel but there were plenty of quiet areas/pools. The beach was beautiful but the ocean is quite rough there so if you prefer calmer seas, I would recommend staying on the Caribbean side. The buffets were good, the a la carte we tried, The Steakhouse, was not that great, a few of the restaurants are closed so this was the only one we ate at. The room was spacious and clean. Requests for more blankets, towels, water, etc. were handled quickly.

We found the buildings to be rundown, 90% of staff clearly didn't want to be there . For a party resort , there really wasn't much to do . The night shows were good . Food mediocre ( don't bother with the steakhouse ) Wouldn't go back or recommend to friends/ family

Lovely looking, great buffet, AMAZING STAFF Nice room, beds are very firm! Wasn’t impressed with the 2 specialty restaurants we tried; steak house and Italian. The BEST was JERK CHICKEN! Beach was perfect and quieter place to relax during the day! Enjoyed the entertainment and once again the staff! LOUD, if you want a place to party with a lot of noise everywhere, including the hallways, this is for you! Suits the 20/30 ish crowd for sure!

Nuestra estancia en este Hotel fue maravillosa todos los servicios son muy buenos los empleados son excelentes su alegria y cordialidad se siente muy bien, la comida variada y perfecta lo recomiendo Mucho.

We have stayed at many Riu’s, and this was bar far the worst managed. In fact, there was no management anywhere to be found. From not having proper rooms to accommodate our group size ( no double or queen beds), to non existent rules for at least wearing shorts/t-shirts to restaurants. Ppl would come wearing bathing suits at all hours. The food was good, and I’m lucky we are a very flexible family. The staff tried, mostly. When there is no management anywhere, or none that seem to give a damn, the staff just do heir own thing. Do not waste your $$ at this hotel.

Hotel itself was very clean, most of the staff they are helpful and nice. The only complaint was the room keys always not working. And my room more close to the beach, so I need to back and forth few times to the front desk. Beach was amazing and lot of chairs and shade area under palm trees. Room was decent. I am not impressed of the foods in Italian one. The pizzas and pastas not in standard. I enjoyed in buffet restaurant, lots of varieties. Lots of party in the hotel, you won't be bored. Disco very night was the most fun part.

We were lucky to have a room in the center of the hotel and all the places were relatively close to us. The food was very good, varied and for all tastes. The restaurants were very good and the service was excellent. The hotel workers were very helpful and friendly. The room was very good and comfortable. The beach was very good, the water was crystal clear and there was no seaweed. The pools were excellent, very clean and for all tastes. The water park was really fun but with few options. Everything was very good.

The facility was awesome with a lot of sun bathing chairs along the beach, there’s different restaurants and pools you can go to and the food is awesome! The service is fantastic, although the bartenders do get very busy sometimes! If you love parties and love having a good time with your buddies, come here!!!

Hotel was a very lively and fun atmosphere. We had 6 rooms. All clean and AC worked great. Food was pretty good. Great resort for my bachelor party. Would highly recommend to any group looking to party

The grounds were not clean enough. The drug dealers are all over the place, including on your staff. The pool water was dirty. The food was bad except for Ole which was pretty good. Bar service was very bad. The beach/ocean was amazing.

The food is absolutely terrible. Room is dirty and house keeping is spotty. Booze does the trick. I would advise looking at other Riu resorts in the area as there are far nicer ones. Great place to party!

The rooms need some upgrades. We had issues with the shower not draining properly, the phone not working, and mold in the shower and room. Staff were somewhat able to assist but requests had to be repeated.

The hotel grounds were well taken care of. The entertainment was delightful. The food was average. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the excessive drinking made for very messy times. They seemed to not care about public drunkenness nor did they appreciate their surroundings.

The resort had a lovely ambiance and was really well manicured! I liked that the “a la carte” restaurants were first come first serve, so we didn’t have to book in advance, and could visit these restaurants multiple times as opposed to having buffet dinners. The Spanish, “kulinarium” and Indian restaurants were all really good. The Spanish restaurant was by far our favourite, with Spanish style tapas for appetizers, and 3 entrees to choose from. I had the beef sirloin, my fiancée had the pork cheek, we were both very impressed by the entrees. The service around the resort, from poolside to even the beach was really great. Friendly and attentive servers/bartenders really helped enhance the experience. With so many different pools, it was diverse, there was definitely one pool that was more of a “party vibe” but it was easy to find a more quiet corner to relax and read poolside in. I read a lot of reviews about the room cards not working, but if you just keep it separate from your cell phone it isn’t a problem. Wifi signal was strong all over the resort, even by the beach, which was a nice touch. The room was cleaned daily mid afternoon, and always felt clean and fresh afterwards. The mattress was very firm but personally, that’s my preference. There was only 3 pillows and they were really thin, but maybe we could have had more if we asked, we didn’t try. Also lack of blankets, again we probably could have asked for more though just didn’t bother.

This adults only resort is quite lovely but very big. The staff and service was excellent. Lots of pool options and magnificent beach. The rooms are dated but very clean. Bed very comfortable. The evening entertainment was lots of fun but there is excessive partying happening all day so a bit noisy and music was too loud to enjoy at times. The Restaurants are easily accessible and offer a great variety of food. I would describe the restaurants as rather ordinary, but there are a couple of fancier ones such as the steakhouse and the French restaurant. The resort is good value for money.

I find that staff will help you with what you need but won’t smile. Most staff there when I was there are not friendly but will help you. Swimming pool has molds not sure why for a 5 star hotel. Service and Food is Good overall. Place is not wholesome and welcoming to guest.young adults would enjoy it since they are there just to party.I came there ro relax and enjoy.

The beach is beautiful! There is a breeze and big waves all the time. Plenty of pools to sit at each with different music and activities to choose from. Selection of foods was good. The room was clean. Staff were great. If you like to party this is your hotel.

Riu Republica is a great resort for adults only. Of course if you travel in March like I did there will be thousands of teenagers from the US universities spring break, so get ready for LOUD! That being said, these teenagers where all very respectful and it was nice seeing them bonding and having a great time. The resort is super clean, rooms are quiet, many restaurants to choose from, food is o.k. (I'm from Montreal, nothing beats our food) clubs every where, lots of entertainment. There is theme parties every second day bringing you by bus to other Riu hotels. If you want to dance, get drunk, then you get on the bus! The water park is always fun, but the beach is beautiful, and where you want to spend your time, depending on the day, you can get a calm beach or vary waivy, which is always fun. The Riu casino is small, really small, out dated, and depressing. If you are in to casino's I recommend you pay the $20 US to go to the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel Casino. It is really nice, very big, and there is a lot of shops down the strip from the casino. The employees are friendly, so please bring a lot of $1 bills so you can TIP (To Insure Promptness) as it is always appreciated. I would always tip $1 everytime I grab drinks at the bar or served a drink, a couple dollars when I went for lunch at the buffet, and $5 for a sit down dinner. It is so important to tip, giving back. All in all, it was great to relax at this beautiful resort. I'm happy I booked with Louise Endean from Trip Central, she was amazing with her service from start to finish. Have fun, bon voyages! AL

The beach was amazing. Very large and nice to walk on. The resort is huge. During the day, the entertainment only went to one pool so it wasn’t as engaging as other Riu resorts, but the staff were very friendly. There was great entertainment and it’s a good party resort. However if you’re not interested in partying, there are a lot of spots that are quiet and relaxing. Our room air conditioning wasn’t working when we got there. The air conditioning tech came within the hour and when it didn’t work, they moved us to a new room. Front desk was very kind and social. Restaurant staff was great and waiters were really kind and helpful. Overall a kind, helpful resort that is good for all kinds of purposes. I only wish the entertainment team was larger since the resort is so large. Also they didn’t follow the timeline of the events listed on the Riu app during the day, so having the Riu app wasn’t helpful.

Employees not happy, long line up to book in, elevators and ice machines not working, septic smell, no coffee shop, 1 store, no ginger ail and no rye whiskey, many guests were ill, long wait at doctor's office

I had a great time at Riu Republic. Rooms were great, lots of pools to choose from, nice beach. Loved the fact we could get multiple lounge chairs most of the day quite easily. Main buffet and the restaurants we tried were very good. Have to nite that 5 our group of 14 became very ill during the trip. Weather was also below expectations, periodic rain and cloudy except for 2 days. So while not everyone in my friends group would agree, I had an enjoyable time

The hotel of Riu Republica was generally satisfactory in most concerns a guest may have. Service in areas lacked and general maintenance of the resort was poorly maintained in spots. The staff was generally positive depending on which area or activity you we’re partaking in. Drinks also generally inconsistent on how strong or light they would be served.

The hotel was great! The resort is huge. It has so many pool areas, a beautiful beach area with plenty of chairs and shaded area. This resort has so many things to do. The food was good and what I liked the most is the friendly and super nice staff. I would recommend this resort!

The Republica exceeded our expectations. Food was good , alcohol was decent if you asked for the better stuff they gave it to you. The staff very good. Resort super clean the rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable. Anything you asked for they delivered. Beach was great and never an issue to get chairs. Fun place too!

Do your homework before you go to this resort. I didn't and it's a party resort. Kids drinking until they get so drunk. Saw them hurt and smashed. I have stayed at a Riu in Jamacia and Mexico. The standards and food were a much better quality. Hot tub broken. Air conditioning terrible. Toilets didn't flush. TV didn't work.

Grounds and resort is big and beautiful. It's so big and busy that the staff can't handle to keep up with the little stuff like taking 2 days and 7 calls to get my fridge replenished. Workers seemed to care about the customers but not the cleanliness of certain areas. Food was just okay. The best was the jerk chicken, I had that everyday. Buffet was repetitive and just okay. Nothing to brag about.

We have travelled to Punta Cana multiple times. We’ve stayed at family resorts and also adults only resort. This resort was by far the worst. We booked this resort based on the fact that it was adults only and a 5 star. It is not a 5 star! The resort was dirty and not well maintained. The food at the main buffet was awful. We were looking forward to the restaurants until we arrived there and realized all the restaurants are also buffet style!! The food there was also terrible. The rooms were run down. The pillows were awful. We are extremely disappointed and feel as if we were fooled into booking this resort as trip central advertises it as a 5 star. We feel very disappointed.

Here is what we put on facebook over 2 posts First post So we landed Tuesday. We were here back in 2019 and loved it. This time. Not so much. Here is my halfweek review: Restaurant: Food is not what we remember. I've never been to a resort where A la carts are first come first serve. The buffet is good but typical. Today my omlette was made with a huge chunk of cheese just in the middle. It was edible. But just laziness on the cooks part. Rooms: Sub par for a 5 star. Our toilet seat is not attached properly and if I had to guess has never been attached. Pic attached 3 small lumpy pillows that remind me of a half filled bag of chips. No cases on them yesterday. I've made 3 requests for extra pillows. Rooms are hot. 25 to 29 degrees all day. We have been back to the front to have cards reprogrammed as they stop working randomly. This is a theme I had seen on other posts. Three times so far Drinks We are experienced travelers so we brought bubba for beer and yeti for other drinks. I've had a few mudslides here but yesterday they made one with sour milk. I could tell on my first sip. This isn't one that sat out in the sun for hours. Freshly made. Could tell right away it was off. Poured it out myself in the bathroom. Chunky. I'm sure half cut I might not have noticed right away. Asked for a rye and Pepsi. In the yeti (35 ounce) and it was half rye half Pepsi. I watched the bartender open a new bottle and pour a third of it in and add Pepsi. I tried to get him to stop. I know the vibe of the resort is party. But this much alcohol is honestly dangerous. I did pour half out add Pepsi and had a great drink. But pay attention. I won't rate the beach as the water is choppy due to hurricane Lee and we have made the decision to be safe. The sunset was unreal and will be where we take our trip picture to put in our frame. It is truly beautiful and only slightly behind cuba and way better than anything in Mexico Be clear this is not a luxury adult 5 star resort. It is a party oriented 4 star and it does that wonderfully. We are having a great time but it will be our last time. It is very tired compared to 2019. At two years old it was great. Now they put the tiles falling off pool at the edge to be picked up by staff. They have installed "speedbumps" on the table in the party pool to prevent it being used as a slid as we saw in 2019. Maybe it was a safety issue. Again very inconsistent. Throughout. Tips are the only way to get service. I shouldn't have to bribe to get basics. I know there are a ton of people who will Disagree and say it's a great place. And for someone looking to party all week it's perfect. For me. It's a pass next time. Second post Just wanted to do a follow up to my midweek review. I am likely going to get a little more flack this time around. My midweek review is here https://m.facebook.com/groups/riurepublicapuntacana/permalink/3627539784190974/?mibextid=Nif5oz and I won't be repeating those concerns. The second half of the week went the same as the first half. Disappointing They did send someone to fix the toilet seat. But he left without fixing it. I did get 2 extra pillows on day 5 And we had our room cards recoded a total of 4 times. Twice both having to be done. But where things went downhill is when safety became a concern. When I say this I am one to be fearful but my partner does get a little sheepish during conflict. We were not involved but just in close proximity. Likely a love spat. But the crashing and banging drew the attention of more than one security and I believe ended someone's vacation early. Video from our balcony. I understand the resort can't be held accountable for someone's actions but they create an atmosphere that drives this. It's a party resort and not anything else. Lastly the general over demeanor of staff is miserable. We don't get smiles returned and tips are expected not welcomed. Overall my experience has stamped in to not come back and we are now having our friends bridal party of 9 look elsewhere. I do want to end this review on a positive so a huge shout out to Daniel at the activity/party pool Alejandro at the lobby bar Brian (female) at the second stage bar. (Furthest from the beach) And Edwar from the smaller buffet. That guy should have been in the NBA. These folks did make us feel great — with Delaney Hoage.

Lots of fun partys, the jungle party along with the neon and a few other partys was lit. The music got kind of repetitive at the events but other than that i didnt even mind after a few shots. Lots nice & friendly people that just want to have fun..lots of nice & beatiful women... nice weather, great food, i enjoyed it🔥 riu republica‼️💗

My boyfriend and I had a great time. The beach was beautiful and we took a walk on it each day. They had many different kinds of food that wasn’t too bad. I wish the restaurants that they has would serve you food, they were all buffet style, except for the steak house. The pool that has a swim up bar and music, the water was filthy. Our room key, probably six out of the seven days stopped working on us and we had to go to the front desk to get a new one that’s was frustrating. It also would’ve been nice if the entertainers played more games with the people staying at the resort and were more engaging with us. If you don’t go to the RIU parties there’s not much going on during the day at the resort I felt. It would be nice if more of the RIU parties were during the night and not during mid day and dinner time. Either way I still enjoyed myself.

Great party resort, food not so good. Basic resort, good for the money if you get it at a discount. Lot's of young adults always looking to party. Food very basic, nothing in the late night. Room very basic, sometimes ac not good. Overall good for young adults with little finance available. Mexico better option.

RIU Republica was great. Definitely a good party vibe if that is what you are looking for. There are quiet areas too. Food was pretty good. Recommend the Indian restaurant! Room was a bit run down but that is what you get in places like this. Otherwise clean.

The rooms were clean, pools etc The staff stayed on top of everything and always made sure things stayed clean. I would 100% recommend anyone who asks me about vacation to go to this hotel and resort.

Not the greatest This place is Definitely not a 5 star I would not recommend this place to anyone. The beach is the greatest except as a single woman being told by a local vendor walking on the beach to wake up and buy something from him, really irritated me

Overall, we’d rate this place 4 out of 5. We arrived at reception and Dennis asked if we’d prefer a room by the beach or the pool. That was a first. Very nice!! Rooms are a bit dated but they are large and kept very clean. Balconies are large too. We were on the 1st floor so easy to go up and down the stairs. Elevator wasn’t working so could have been difficult on others. Food was plentiful and diverse. Something great for everybody. Best thing is you never had to make reservations for any of the restaurants. My favourite part was that there were so many loungers whereever you wanted to go…beach or pools. No need to make that early morning walk to reserve…EVER. Loved that because we’ve never had that experience anywhere. The beach is beautiful but being on the Atlantic side, the waves/undercurrent are rough. We’re beach people so, for me, that was difficult. I got thrashed underneath a number of times so ended up settling for swimming in the pools. The resort is humongous with a massive slide area. Yep!! For adults. Quite fun. Staff are friendly and if there are any issues, they are quick to react. My hair dryer broke but within an hour, it was replaced. That’s pretty good. Housekeeping work hard, so bring toiletries and tip them well. Same with food and beverages…tip these folks well. They deserve it.

The hotel and the rooms looked OK. I would say about four stars. The food was three stars. The customer service was two stars. I never got coffee cups or glasses in my room. The coffee maker was broken. They never attended our needs and a room whenever we call, nobody picked up the phone people working there expected tips all the time there was no smile on their faces. Customer service and friendliness of the staff was at one star.

Riu Republica is a good resort which will meet the needs of most travellers. This resort is not on the glitzy side, rather on the practical side. The food is good in the main buffet and also good in the Specialty Restaurants. I had the Italian 5 nights in a row, because the lasagna and beef tenderloin were next level. The beach is good, and the seaweed is under control compared to other resorts along the stretch. The room is good and in practical. The tv had many options in English. The mini bar is refilled daily if a tip is left. The place is constantly being cleaned, and mopped. The shaded pool lounges were comfortable enough and the Jerk Chicken near the beach is a nice touch for a pre lunch snack. Check In and Check Out are very efficient and the transportation to the airport is very reliable and stress free. I would return as the vacation cost was reasonable and the experience was desirable.

I love Dominica for starters. I enjoyed the Riu Republica. Let's start with positives...we were too far from the main pools/buffet, etc upon arrival and called to switch rooms...they switched us immediately. The rooms are bright and clean. The double sinks and huge shower were awesome. There are so many pools and we never had to fight for chairs or lounge tables. There were fresh towels until about 4:30...not a issue. The main buffet was excellent. Lots of choices and continual favorites daily. We loved our servers Jorge and Esmerelda. There are several Ala cartes however, they are all buffet as well which meant you didn't have to reserve but there was no real change from the buffet. We went to the Taj Mahal two times...I really enjoyed it as I love Indian food. The appies were buffet then they brought 5 dishes to sit on burners at your table. NOTE TO THE RIU CHEF....your food was very tasty HOWEVER, too spicy for most. There were people who left mid dinner. There was way too much waste as the portions were too big and then too hot for most. I hope they work on this as it really was lovely. Now, the cons...only the reception area staff had appropriate English language. The cleaning staff and most servers had very little which made it difficult at times for needs or requests to be understood. At the theatre bar, if you weren't holding money in your hands, you waited (and waited...), only to see a young man being served MULTIPLE tequila shots. He was brandishing money. The evening entertainment??? I say, what entertainment?! Having been in the DR many times, I guess I was expecting more. They had the same young dancers each night with a different theme, trying to lip sync. AND, the "show" didn't start until 9:30...ugh. The "Neon" party was lame...I kept waiting for more. We had to call several times for coffee packets and coffee mate and for my coffee needing friend, this didn't go over too well. The "Riu App" needs work and/or constant monitoring as it would say X restaurant was open and it wasn't. And the entertainment was incorrect so we missed the Circo show. I believe "adult only" needs to be at least 25 years and up. There were MANY very young teenagers being over served and wearing next to nothing. I dont feel teenagers are adults yet! We didn't see one security person and this is a fairly big resort. The beach was raked but the dried seaweed was in big piles. I'm not sure if they remove it weekly? The water was beautiful but rough...a girl we met was tossed about and strained her ankle. We're not beach people so we only went one afternoon for pictures. The vendors weren't a big bother...they took " no thank you" well. Spray your legs and feet as there are sand fleas at the beach. Take your shoes to the deck too as they can travel in your treads! We took a free ride to the flea market, right down the road...there, the vendors were quite insistent and we felt harrassed. We were 2 women so not sure if they're less so with men? Most shops carry similar stuff and you need to haggle. We didn't do any excursions. I felt our sunwing person "Little Sammy" was a bit harsh and a wee bit masonganistic...if he called my friend "mamacita" one more time, there might have been trouble! He told us if we were going to the Jungle or Pink party at the other Riu, we should expect cocaine and weed and craziness. Regardless to say, we didn't go. We did see a young girl returning, dressed in pink, passed out and in a wheelchair 😞 All in all it was a very good, relaxing trip at a beautiful, well maintained resort. The positives far outweighed the negatives. There were no COVID reminders at all. I saw very few masks.

I found the hotel varied and large, but not large enough that it was confusing. It was easy to find my way around, and I never ran out of options for places to enjoy a drink, swim, or food. Nightlife was excellent, there was always a party on. Only downside was being placed next to an ecological preserve which gave off a weird scent that wafted into my room. This led to it being hot and humid, and attracted a lot of mosquitoes into it. That's not a major issue, the room was clean, maintained often, and had all the amenities I needed. I would definitely come back.

Awesome service, shows, food, ambiance! Would definitely recommend! All of the staff were very nice and welcoming, and there were a great variety of restaurants and activities. We spent most of our time on the beautiful beach, but we also really enjoyed the shows every night and especially the pink party on wednesday!

We thought that the resort catered well to those who are looking to socialize and have fun with friends or strangers. There was plenty to do in the resort and there was something new everyday that the entertainment team had to offer. With that said, I don't think it is worth staying here for more than 7 days as things will get repetitive. The grounds were well kept, clean, and obviously taken cared of. The service is ok, some of the bartenders and waiters were rude, and some were happy to be there. The food was ok. The a la carte meals were great and the buffet selection was diverse, if not spectacular. We would happily go again

The place was well staffed and the staff was all very friendly. The room was clean, cool and well stocked with amenities and beverages. The water pressure could have been better (but that's nitpicking) Pools were mostly well maintained, except the party pool which was foggy and had unknown objects floating (as to be expected.) However there is lots of other pools to choose from. The beach was well maintained and was an oasis, with lots of palm tree coverage. The food was good overall, however make sure you eat a big dinner as the late night food in the sports bar is awful. Same items available elsewhere throughout the day were good, but it becomes inedible late at night. Also after 11pm/midnight - no good bar to just sit and have a quiet drink. Only options are sports bar and club, which was loud if your looking to just relax late at night. The entertainment was good overall, some hits and some misses . Don't bother going to the casino, it's terrible, small and a waste of an evening. Great vacation overall and thanks for the stay

This place is a party resort, the food and amenities are 4 star not 5. We did have a great time but unfortunately my girlfriend got food poisoning and we both ended up getting COVID-19 after our stay (a real bummer). Also we had 3 days of no hot water, partially working shower head and bugs festering in the coffee machine.

Great food, drinks, rooms, service, decent entertainment, beautiful beach, what more could you ask for? Also very happy they weren't playing COVID theatre. Not a mask in sight made it truly a vacation and not a stressful showcase of people playing 'pandemic'. Thank you Riu!

The positive of Riu: good quality and quantity of food; good personnel; overall resort was very well maintained. The only negative is the overly loud music. Even though there are pools without music, the neighboring pools music was so loud that it permeated the quiet pools. It is an adult only resort, but young adults that like loud music. We are adult seniors.

Grounds very nice as where the pools,can't say the same for the room or food. It being called a PARTY HOTEL is very accurate. Just good for drinking and partying! A hotel for the younger crowd to let loose!!

- No lifeguard that I could see Beach is not cleaned enough Dryer broken UsB plugs not working Couch is worn out Hook is broken No bathrobe Very slow wifi (spotty at best) Not enough English channels on TV Plenty of chairs on beach but no staff cleaning up nor bartender Beach kiosk for food No towels starting at midweek. Every time I went, I was asked to come back in an hour My room key stopped working 3 times and each time; they couldn't even muster up the strength to say "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" Good luck calling and getting ahold of reception, they rarely pick up They never have enough change for US cash so that one can give a tip, unless they like you or they are in a good mood Extremely slow front desk services + The sellers aren't aggressive nor inappropriate like they are at Breathless and other resorts in Punta Can (except for 1 who kept hounding me gently but asking I'd I thought he was a monkey (insinuating that I am racist) Professional staff - No one bothers me about being alone (not asked about it constantly like they did at other resorts-like at Aquamarine where staff stare weirdly and are detached from professionalism and welcoming) Clean restaurants Not hungry for tips Spa was amazing! But false advertising (in a dark small room, not a gazebo as advertised Spa does not do fake nails Spa shower head broken and only cold water Gorgeous beach! Great view Great shower but water hardly get hot enough No locals at the resort which is good Lots of bars Restaurants offer good variety of vegetarian food but it smelled and tasted like it had been cooked in the same oil or butter or pan as the meat stuff, like a weird slime taste (not a clean taste) The dessert tastes bland Great layout of resort (clean and easy, in a linear fashion) Good night entertainment but no organized parties with DJs Store has everything you might want at somewhat reasonable prices Cute cat on the resort

Love the resort, if you are looking for a party, there is one to be found every night. Friendly happy people everywhere we went, made lots of new friends, frienfly staff, grounds and rooms were clean, food was not the best, but found something to my likes everyday. Pool party's were amazing !! You must try the jerk chicken on the beach :) I would definitely recommend this resort for anyone who's looking to have fun at a resonable price.

The grounds are beautiful and well kept with the exception of the beach. There is so much seaweed on the beach it seems like they’ve given up on maintaining it as there was literally more seaweed than sand. Water was extremely rough everyday and absolutely not safe to go into and I’m a good swimmer. Red flags everyday - disappointing. Staff and food were hit or miss. Good thing about the size of the resort is many food options although the quality is mediocre with the exception of the jerk chicken near the beach which was fantastic. Rooms are VERY basic. We literally were given a bed sheet (1) and 2 very flat pillows. We had to request blankets and pillows but took a few days to get everything. 1 plug in the room and a usb charger. Our usb was broken and didn’t get fixed although we sent in 2 maintenance requests. Party pool is disgustingly dirty. Pool water is below the skimmer level so it gets nasty. Drinks were fantastic and bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly.

This resort was definitely one of my favourites! The resort has lots of entertainment and activities, it’s very clean overall and the buffet is delicious. There is a variety of à la carte restaurants which include Spanish, Italian, Indian, Asian and Japanese foods. The service is top tier and the workers on the resort are very kind. The rooms were clean and semi modern but I will say that the beds need an upgrade. They were hard as a rock. The beach was beautiful and the views were amazing. It is important to note that depending on the time of year you visit there may be a lot of seaweed along the beach front. I would recommend this resort to anyone that is looking to party.

Couple - mid 40’s —Party resort —The resort is ok. The grounds are beautiful. The staff are great and work very hard. No issues at all. Food- lot’s of variety, great beach, lots of chairs. HOWEVER—- this is where the review is not good. It’s mostly for 20-30 year old people who love to party to hip hop music. One night we were awakened at 2am by blaring hip hop from one of the rooms. Lasted till after 3am with security being involved. Absolutely no consideration for other people. If you want to party there are common areas for that. A lot of people we talked to also got sick with a stomach virus. Our 3rd day in I got very sick for 9 days. There were two party pools, crowded, people eating in the pool and particles of food floating around. Didn’t go in those pools because it was gross. Will never return to this resort for these reasons.

Great Resort!! Great for people that enjoy partying!! The grounds and rooms are well kept and the staffs are great and always there to help (a lil tip goes a long way). The entertainment team is AMAZING!!! This was my second time there and I enjoyed it more this time around since everything was open. Highly recommend it!!

This hotel was great for me and my girlfriend It was definitely more of a party resort with around 75% of the guests under age 40. Something was always going on and nightlife was great. Would return!!

We all came back sick and saw many ppl getting food poisoning. This resort is definitely not a 5 star. More like a 3 star. Rooms stink so bad and beds are so filthy Never again. Total waste of money .

Grounds - the grounds were beautiful and very well kept Rooms - the rooms were clean, a little musty day one, but I got used to it after. They were all white so not as interesting as it could be compared to other resorts but no real complaints. Dining - I LOVED the breakfast! I loved it, ten extra pounds later, lol. The food was great the rest of the day too for the most part. Asian and Italian not out favourites, Indian and Steakhouse were our favourites. People - the folks in the dining area were outstanding! The level of service during our first couple of days was amazing, they paid so much attention so when drinks ran out and plates were empty they were quickly replaced/removed. The last days it wasn’t good, so don’t judge them, service depends on the day I guess. Entertainment - not much in the way of night time entertainment, the Michael Jackson show was fun to watch. We didn’t do the daytime parties Tips: for the first couple of days we got towels no problem. Then it was busier and we didn’t get towels for a couple of days. You have to get towels before bfast to be sure you have one. Covid - wasn’t even a consideration. We come from Canada where about a third of people still where masks all the time. Rarely did people behave in any way with Covid in mind.

Housekeeping was trash. bathroom had no ventilation. Our flight got delayed multiple times and they never informed us each time. ended up dumping us at the airport at 1am for 9hrs with no food,water or AC. Food/party staff were amazing tho. Don’t fly with sunwing

My first vacation in 25 years, I was really looking forward to this trip, what a disappointment. The resort staff was not that friendly, the service was poor, the food was mediocre and the overall quality for what we paid was not worth it. Our room was without water for over 16 hours, we were told to use the bathroom down at the beach club if we had to use the facility.......totally unacceptable.... our mini bar was not restocked daily as it should be, we had to continuosly ask for service. The nightly entertainment was very bad, no interaction with the guests , just lame shows. The daytime activities also were lacking quality, more like a 2 star resort. I would never recommend this resort to anyone

This was our 1st all-inclusive experience and the resort went beyond our expectations. Our room was great with an amazing view and the connections we made with a number of staff was awesome.... Everything worked out well and look forward to considering a return trip in the near future. Overall experience was great.....

Went on a solo trip and the resort had lots of activities for people there. Wished the room was cleaned better even when asked multiple times. Ricardo at the front was amazing The staff should try to ensure all guests are treated equal to the games The jerk chicken was really good and strongly recommend going there for lunch. If you want to dine at the steakhouses please make reservations at 630pm. Book your excursion at Scuba Caribe, $99 gives you 7 activities.

This was a great resort with lots of pools and many lounge chairs. The bars had many good drinks and always around to take your order. The food was ok but it could have been better. Our room was the main floor courtyard, quiet with large rooms. It was my husband birthday so when we came in from the pool he had little gift to celebrate the birthday. We we also had a bottle of champagne. All in all the experience was good with lots of things to do.

The service wasn't a 5☆ and also the beach was disappointing , they clean pools very late in the day, staff not to friendly 🙄, sea weeds at the beach smell terrible ,change the buffet dinner from one restaurant to another without notice.... we understand that opening after the pandemic is kind of difficult especially with short staff .....

We enjoyed five days of a very relaxing time in this resort, having lots of good food, very friendly staff, gorgeous pools and beach and finally wonderful bars. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Riu Republica was hands down the cleanest, most accommodating and fun resort we’ve ever been to! The resort was spotless, even the communal toilet facilities were sparkling clean. The staff was incredibly friendly and always wearing masks. Lots of activities available with the smiling staff leading the way. Food was great and not a single person in our group got the tropical food sickness! The room was clean and comfortable, and the cleaning staff was prompt and did an amazing job! The pools were clean and warm. No negative things to say about this resort!

Riu Republica is not a 5* resort. It is only 5 years old but it shows its age. Some rooms are in desperate need of repair. We had to change accommodations 3 times,to finally be happy with the room. Have to be fair, staff was very happy to help us find comfortable place. Hotel hallways are like something you would find in the basement. On windy days wasn't to bet,otherwise terrible odors of sewage. Grounds are big and total lack of directory. No one to help with the luggage. Those are the bed things. Now all the great: Staff in the reception very friendly and willing to help. Cleaning ladies are doing their best without interfering. Grounds are beautiful !!! Beach is the best !!! Food very good ! Drinks are decent! Gets very crowded on weekends !!!

This is definitely a party hotel !! It’s perfect for 20+ & 30+ who are looking for that bar music, loud, party pool !! I took my 4 adult sons, ages 23,25, 25 & 29 and they had a blast !! I mean they partied until almost the next mornings many nights. So if you want a party hotel, this is it !! The rooms were nice, basic, very clean and yes they have the smallest pillows I’ve ever seen lol. They need to be upgraded lmao. The beds were ok, certainly not pillow tops but ok. Bathrooms very nice and large glassed in shower. The food was ok… buffet has lots of variety, I would like the buffet to be bigger with more options but what was offered was good. The Al a Carte restaurants were good, not 4 or 5 star but a solid 3 1/2 star. The property was clean and neat The beach is gorgeous, the water is very wavy, big waves, so if you like to wave surf You’ll love it. Every day the water is the same, big waves but fun. The shows were ok, too short tho, some 30 mins, some 40-45 maybe, not the 1hr shows like at other hotels. Lots of nightlife, disco opens at 11pm, sports bar going all night Lots of nice places to sit and relax day and night ALL The staff were always friendly My boys were also happy because it seems like it was the European school break !! There were tonnes of young beautiful women from all over the world, especially from Europe & Russia My 4 boys would 1000% go back Me? I would go back but only if my wife joined me this time lol, because I hardly ever saw my boys because it’s such a huge party party party