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Riu Bambu

Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana - (1809)2217575 Fax: (1809)2217373
E-Mail: clubhotel.bambu@riu.com
 
 
Location/General information
Riu Bambu is a friendly, fun hotel located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Cana which features 560 bungalow-style guestrooms with unique amenities such as Riu's renowned minibar and liquor dispenser. This wonderful resort offers a wide variety of fun-filled activities and sports options. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of nightly outdoor entertainment, night club and casino, while surrounded by inviting swimming pools and tropical vegetation. Includes a choice of fabulous restaurants and bars, plus 24 hour All-Inclusive (snacks and beverage) service. Riu Bambu will surpass all your expectations with action-filled days and nights.
 
  • Located in Punta Cana
  • Situated on Arena Gorda Beach
  • Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
  • Within the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels
  • Main building and 1-storey bungalow complex
  • Surrounded by 46,000 m2 / 50,300 sq. yards of palm groves, adjacent to the beach
  • 50 km / 31 miles from Higüey
  • 600 m / 1,980 ft. from Caribbean Street
  • 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int’l. Airport
  • Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
 
The Hotel offers
  • "Colonial" restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section
  • "Mama Juana" poolside restaurant
  • "Azúcar" lounge bar
  • "La Plaza" bar with terrace
  • "La Arena" poolside bar and swim up bar
  • Two swimming pools (580 and 230 sq metres)
  • Children’s swimming pool (12 sq metres)
  • Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
  • Sun terrace
  • "RiuLand" kids' club
  • Children’s playground
  • Complimentary jacuzzi and gym
  • Boutique and kiosk
  • Internet room (additional charge)
 
At the Caribbean Street:
  • "Eternal Spa": body and beauty treatments, massages (additional charge); complimentary sauna and jacuzzi
  • Pizzeria, gym, hairdresser, jeweller's, chemist's, photo studio and lab, billiards, an assortment of shops, "Pacha" night club
 
Accommodations
  • 560 guestrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • 110 V
  • Telephone
  • Central air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mini-bar
  • Liquor dispenser
  • Satellite TV
  • Radio alarm clock
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and ironing table
  • Balcony or terrace
 
Suites with:
  • Living room area
 
Gastronomy
All Inclusive 24 hours
 
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
  • Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
  • Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
  • Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
  • Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads
Dinner ("Colonial" restaurant):
  • Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
  • Special evenings: theme buffets (twice a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
  • Italian cuisine (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
  • Grill and steakhouse (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
  • Caribbean cuisine (à la carte), at the "Internacional" poolside restaurant of the Riu Palace Macao hotel
 
Snacks 24 hours a day
 
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Bambu, Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels
 
Beverages:
  • Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
  • Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Punta Cana and "Pacha" night club)
  • Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
 
Sports/Entertainment
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
  • Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball
  • Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
  • 2 floodlit tennis courts, 1 multipurpose sports pitch
  • Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, pedaloes, body board, snorkelling equipment
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
 
Entertainment:
  • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at RiuLand (daily)
  • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
  • Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)
  • "Pacha" night club (open every night)
 
Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
 
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
  • Assorted water sports available
  • 18-hole golf course
 
All Inclusive features
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
  • Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
  • Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
  • Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
  • Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads
Dinner ("Colonial" restaurant):
  • Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
  • Special evenings: theme buffets (twice a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
  • Italian cuisine (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
  • Caribbean cuisine (à la carte), at the "Internacional" poolside restaurant of the Riu Palace Macao hotel
Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Bambu, Riu Taino and Riu Naiboa hotels.
 
Beverages:
  • Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
  • Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at the Riu Palace Macao, Riu Palace Punta Cana and "Pacha" night club)
  • Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
In-room safe
 
Sports and activities:
  • Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball
  • Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
  • 2 floodlit tennis courts, 1 multipurpose sports pitch
  • Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, pedaloes, body board, snorkelling equipment
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
 
Entertainment:
  • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at RiuLand (daily)
  • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
  • Riu evening programme, live music or shows (daily)
  • "Pacha" night club (open every night)
 
Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
 
All accommodations, taxes and gratuities
 
All hotel guests are required to wear an "all inclusive" wristband for identification purposes

Riu Dominican Republic Wedding Packages
Free Wedding Package 2009 includes:
(Riu Bachata in Puerto Plata and Riu Palace Macao in Punta Cana only)

  • On-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of our specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)
  • Surprise spa gift
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Surprise gift and fruit basket

* MINISTER OR JUDGE SERVICE, LEGAL DOCUMENTATION & FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED (Restrictions apply).

* IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A FREE WEDDING PACKAGE YOU MUST BOOK 5 OR MORE ROOMS.

Civil/Legal Ceremony $560
Renewal of Vows/Symbolic $270

The Classic Wedding Package 2009 includes:

  • On-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Classic decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Reception dinner for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less at one of our specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
  • Surprise spa gift
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required


Civil/Legal Ceremony $995
Renewal of Vows/Symbolic $890

The Royal Wedding Package 2009 includes:

  • On-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Royal decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Twelve color photographs
  • Reception dinner for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less at one of our specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
  • Natural body exfoliation for the bride and groom
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
  • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Surprise gift and fruit basket
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required

The Royal Wedding Package is available for up to 50 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.

Civil/Legal Ceremony $1495
Renewal of Vows/Symbolic $1360

The Caprice Wedding Package 2009 includes:

  • On-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Caprice decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • Two rose petals bags
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Twenty four color photographs
  • Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of our specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)
  • Natural or Chocolate body exfoliation for the bride and groom
  • Aromatherapy massage for the bride and groom
  • Deep-tissue or Lomi Lomi massage for the groom
  • Manicure, pedicure and hairstyle for the bride
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
  • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Surprise gift and fruit basket
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required


Civil/Legal Ceremony $2575
Renewal of Vows/Symbolic $2330