Riu Taino
Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana - (1809)2212290 Fax: (1809)6865917
E-Mail: hotel.taino@riu.com
Location/General information
The first-class Riu Taino nestles in the midst of a spectacular palm grove and exuberant tropical vegetation. The 620 bungalow-style guestrooms are perfectly designed for a pleasurable and relaxing holidays and include unique amenities such as Riu's popular mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Enjoy a tantalising selection of food and beverage options, including exchange privileges throughout the Riu Resort, a wide array of day and night activities, a full service spa, night club and an exciting casino. Riu Taino is the perfect choice for a fabulous holiday getaway.
- Located on Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana
- Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
- Inside the Riu Resort, along with the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Macao, Riu Naiboa hotels and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu
- 1-storey bungalows
- 50 km / 31 miles from Higüey
- 100 m / 330 ft. from Caribbean Street
- 30 km / 19 miles from Punta Cana Int’l. Airport
- Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
The Hotel offers
- "Las Arecas" restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section
- "La Yola" grill and steakhouse (non-smoking)
- Non-smoking Caribbean restaurant (Asian, Mexican or Dominican cuisine)
- "Italiano" restaurant (in the Riu Resort, next to the meeting point)
- "La Bamba" and "Cocos" poolside restaurants
- "La Fiesta" lounge bar
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool (300 sq metres)
- Swimming pool (380 sq metres), with children’s section
- Children’s swimming pool (8 sq metres)
- Complimentary jacuzzi
- Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
- Sun terrace
- 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
- 620 guestrooms
- Bathroom
- Most guestrooms with hairdryer
- 110 V
- Telephone
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Liquor dispenser
- Satellite TV
- Radio alarm clock
- In-room safe
- Balcony or terrace
- Guestrooms with bedroom and combined living/bedroom available
Suites with:
- Carpeted floor in the bedroom area
- Integrated lounge area with 2 steps between level
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 ("Las Arecas" 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)
- "La Yola" grill and steakhouse (à la carte; buffet starters)
- Asian, Mexican or Dominican cuisine in the caribbean restaurant (alternating days); (buffet)
Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day (in the Riu Resort)
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and Riu Palace Punta Cana)
Beverages:
- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) 24 hours a day (in the Riu Resort)
- 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
- 4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort
- 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 12 (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 ("Las Arecas" 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)
- "La Yola" grill and steakhouse (à la carte; buffet starters)
- Asian, Mexican or Dominican cuisine in the caribbean restaurant (alternating days); (buffet)
Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day (in the Riu Resort)
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and Riu Palace Punta Cana)
Beverages:
- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) served 24 hours a day (in the Riu Resort)
- 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
In-room safe
Sports and activities:
- Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball
- Gym, sauna, jacuzzi
- 4 tennis courts in the Riu Resort
- 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 12 (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