Hotel Riu Palace Macao in the Dominican is a beach-side beauty

Punta Cana five-star resort offers variety of rooms, restaurants and activities

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Hotel Riu Palace Macao in Dominican Republic sits on the beach amid lushly landscaped grounds

The Hotel Riu Palace Macao is located in Punta Cana, on the white-sand beach of Arena Gorda, abutting an abundance of palm trees and turquoise-hued waters. The exclusive five-star property is on the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic, where some of the best beaches in the world are located. The hotel is located on a 16-mile-long stretch of beach and features 356 deluxe guestrooms, including some with Jacuzzi suites, in a romantic setting.

All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Macao Rooms

The double rooms in the 356-room lineup at Hotel Riu Palace Macao include the usual range of amenities, such as turndown service, hairdryer, central A/C, mini-bar, coffee maker, satellite TV, in-room safe and balcony or terrace.

Suites add an integrated lounge area with two steps between levels and an extra TV. Jacuzzi suites have the namesake jetted tub and an additional balcony or terrace.

All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Macao Restaurants and Bars

Room at Hotel Riu Palace Macao in Dominican Republic

A typical room at the Hotel Riu Palace Macao in the Dominican Republic

There are eight restaurant/bar offerings at Riu Palace Macao. They are: El Patio, terrace dining; Kabuki, Japanese restaurant; Internacional, the poolside restaurant; Krystal, a fusion restaurant; Cubano, lobby bar with terrace; LaBoheme, lounge bar with terrace; La Sirena, poolside bar; and Chiringuito, a beach bar. Formal dress is required for dinner in main restaurants, sleeved shirts for men, and in theme restaurants, long pants and sleeved shirts for men.

The resort features 24-hour room service as well. Beverages include unlimited local and imported brands, 24 hours a day, drinks service at the pool, and mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser in room.

All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Palace Macao Activities

A myriad of land-and-sea activities are included at the resort, such as table tennis, water polo, volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boats, body boards, snorkeling and one introductory scuba lesson in the pool. Use of the gym and sauna is also included, as well as the Jacuzzi. Daytime entertainment is available for children and adults, and there is live music nightly and complimentary entry to the nearby casino and Pacha night club (excluding special evenings), though drinks at Pacha are not included. Complimentary entrance is offered to the Copacabana amphitheater as well, with drinks provided. Nearby, assorted water sports and golf are offered at additional cost.