Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews of Riu Republica - Adults only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Riu Republica - Adults only - All Inclusive
Playa Arena Gorda, Punta Cana

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cleaning supervisor was extemely rude to the point where the front desk manager had to intervene and call her to see why she was so rude. The cleaning staff personally apologized to me for how rude and nasty their supervisor treated me and ask that I not hold it against them. Then someone did a defacated in one of the pool and it made me sick to my stomach. The hotel itself is great and the food was delicious. Overall the trip was ok apart from these incidents.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here in May 2024. This is an excellent resort! I had no complaints. Some reviews people leave will deter others but do not listen to them! This resort always has an activity planned, multiple bars, food options were great, staff was friendly and helpful! Just an overall excellent experience and vibe! I love this property and my wife and I will be back! Great job to the staff and Operations team!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph Thomas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ice machine didn't work in the building nor others for drinks in room.Grounds area was dirty .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great resort! The problem for me was the amount of college students. Aside from that, it was a great vibe. The rooms needed to be cleaned, I noticed that they didn’t clean the floors and shower properly. Tip them, you’ll notice the difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has the most beautifull beach , Lots of Restaurants so you will never get hungry , and parties are top notch times u will never foget . Just dont eat at the sports bar i would advise , 8 pools , You have areas for relaxation. Not much english is spoken here so be prepeared . DOCTOR is on site which is a big plus . Come with an open mind and carpie diem
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Nay

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room Key card is not working almost all the time, the pools are dirty, the Elevators are not working sometimes, the stuffs are not well informed about what’s going on about resort entertainments, I saw cockroaches many times and sports bar food area is very dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ledda Marissa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Food in the buffet was ok. Our AC broke and they didn't fix it. No umbrellas at the beach and nobody came to see if we needed a drink at the beach. Customer service is lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our A/C unit didn’t work properly & room was hot. We asked for service several times. They smile but ignore it. They don’t answer the phone when you call to complain & we had to walk down to reception which is far to complain in person, elevator was broke down our last night. We had to take 4 flights of stairs. Ice machines were broken on all floors because I had to wrap ice in wet towels to feel any coolness to sleep but woke up & never really slept because of heat. I had 2 rooms. My sisters moved to a new room with better A/C & then they found out that night the toilet was broken & TV didn’t work. We also asked everyone we met if they had the same issue with A/C & everyone said YES….. Staff other than maintenance was great. We paid a lot of money to go there for a nice relaxing vacation & we couldn’t even enjoy our night burning up in our rooms. So if you don’t mind sleeping or not in 80 degrees then great. But if you’re like me who needs a nice cool room to sleep then don’t waste your money or time here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cinthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo siempre limpio y ordenado.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff could have been nicer but overall i enjoyed my stay at this resort!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Disliked: Amenities
When I arrived on Thursday and finally found my room, both keys I had been given did not work. I had to go back to reception to get them reset. Over the course of my stay (Thurs to Mon) I had to have my keys reset about 8 or 9 times. On Sunday alone I had to have them reset 3 or 4 times and was VERY irritated by the last time. One person at reception told me that is not normal and shouldn’t happen that often. Additionally, the two water is not safe to drink (no problem - that’s posted clearly) but they only restocked one bottle of water in my room after being there for 2 days. There were other issues that alone would be minor but paired with the absurd key problem and lack of water made them all very frustrating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fatima

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Staff was kind, food was great, and amenities were well taken care of. Fitness center was also nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lathania

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs additional shopping More entertainment Better Food
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 23, 2024
Dear Renae,Thank you for being our guest and for your feedback following your recent visit. Your comments will be shared with the management department so that we can improve our services.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Laurie D

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed 10 days and went through 3 rooms. Major plumbing issues in the first two, and the third room had no AC. We spent many hours walking back and forth the massive resort to and from the front desk requesting over and over again the same things. The phone didnt work to reach the front desk and most issues went unresolved so long we had to switch rooms. We would of switched again had we stayed any more days. The food was great, but it was infested with ants at Kaori restaurant. I notified staff the buffet had ants in litterally every dish. They acknowledged my concern but nothing was done. We had problems with our keys and had to go to the front desk every time we just wanted to go to bed to get new keys. I had to request anextra pillow 5x before it was provided. The towels are very old amd worn. Like sandpaper. No floor mats, face clothes, and hand towels were svailavle. Also had a hard time getting beach towels. Pools very dirty, and garbage in the bushes everywhere. While the staff was very kind, there were simply not enough of them. Long wait for drinks at all the bars. I would never stay at a Riu Resort again. Never have I ever had to ask and beg so hard and so long for a basic need that even a 1 star can accomodate... let alone a toilet that doesnt back up, or an extra pillow. Many of the requests i submitted were marked "complete" when they had not been to the room to even look. They would say they are sending someone "in 10 minutes" and they never came
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 21, 2024
Dear Laurie D,We truly regret to learn about your discomfort. Regardless, this does not excuse your experience and we would like to profusely apologize.This is not the excellent level of customer service that we pride ourselves in delivering.If you wish you can file a formal complaint, please do it through your booking channel.Much to our regret we must underline that when a reservation has been made with your booking channel, we cannot deal with it directly.It is through your booking channel that we can review what happened and give you an appropriate response.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Buket

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So much noise early in the morning throughout the hallways. A lot of banging noises. My coffee machine did not work and I called to have a new one but they never brought it. Riu Macao was way better. Republica is definitely the worse one I’ve been too out of all the times I’ve been to Punta Cana. Never again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 22, 2024
Dear Jason,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.We are very sorry to learn that you were disappointed with some aspects and that it impacted your experience.Please accept our apologies, we will do the follow up internally to address the concerns that you have expressed. New perspectives allow us the opportunity to make improvements on an ongoing basis.We hope you are not deterred from choosing to stay with us again in the future and to give us the chance to provide you with the excellent level of customer service that we pride ourselves in delivering.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

2/10 Terrible

sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the AC didn't work i call to service desk like several times and they didn't do anything about it
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 20, 2024
Dear Sonia,Thank you very much for choosing Riu and for sharing your feedback. As we strongly believe that guests come first, it is truly saddening to find that we failed to offfer the best service and that there were some aspects that overshadowed your experience.We have passed your concerns to the management department for an appropriate follow up and we sincerely hope you will give us another chance to welcome you again and share a more pleasant experience.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Eidden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena si van en plan de pasarla bien
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 22, 2024
Apreciada Eidden,Le agradecemos, en nombre de todo el equipo, su valoración tan positiva, pues, resulta muy motivador para nosotros, saber que vamos en la dirección correcta.Deseamos que, pronto, nos vuelva a elegir para pasar unos días entre nosotros y, vivir así, una nueva inolvidable experiencia.Le esperamos!Cordialmente, Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property and ground show lot of decayed and need it lots of attention that was not given. There were dirty dishes with leftover food in hallways and main areas for a while (maybe days). The room was poorly clean and bathroom had lot decay. Nothing like the RIU palaces we have experienced in Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 20, 2024
Dear Gloria,Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback on your stay at our property.All our hotels fulfil the international hygienic norms. For instance, beddings and towels are washed and dried according to the correct temperature limits as set out by general hygiene instructions.Our staff is constantly working to keep our property clean and well maintained. This includes the cleaning of the pool and all our facilities on a daily basis. We are sorry that you left our resort thinking otherwise.Nonetheless, the departments in charge will be notified.We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you again.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Denean

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura M, Auburn

Traveled with partner
Hotel is outdated, room keys don’t work, room numbers are missing, tv/cable wasn’t working , saw a roach in the room , food was ok not the best
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 17, 2024
Dear Laura M,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority therefore we are concerned to find that you felt let down by some aspects of your stay and that you weren't fully satisfied with your recent experience. We assure you that your concerns were addressed as we hope to have another chance to provide you with the enriching experience you deserve.Respectfully,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kemiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rhandy, Reading

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff that gives it the whole positive vibes that it has! Also best bang for your buck
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The food was okay, my room had multiple leaks, the air conditioning did not work properly & there were small bugs in my shower. Besides that the staff was super friendly and customer service was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 16, 2024
Dear Danielle,Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback on your stay at our property.We are truly sorry to read of your dissatisfaction and we never wish for our guests feel any discomfort.We have noted your review to ensure we can work on improving our service delivery and offerings at the hotel accordingly. Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
The hotel was a bit run down
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 17, 2024
Dear David,Thank you very much for staying at Riu.We are saddened to find that you weren't fully satisfied with your recent experience. We really hope that you allow us a chance to welcome you again soon and share a more enjoyable experience.With our best wishes we remain,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Javier, ORLANDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staffing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Anthony

Liked: Amenities
Party time
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 21, 2024
Dear Allan Anthony,We are delighted that your stay with us has been a success.We are glad you enjoyed the service we provide to our guests.We hope that soon, you will be able to live an even better experience with us.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nedzad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 8 days, early May, all inclusive. PROS - Variety and amount of food, pools by beach are AWESOME, towel service (no need to bring beach towels with you), music at pools during day, access to beach, tons of beach beds and chairs on site, food available 24/7, RIU games during the day like darts and cornhole, employees are very nice, rooms are clean CONS - Its an "adult only" venue, meaning no kids. More of a party atmosphere. The music can be a bit loud at night. Younger crowd, but us 40 somethings still fit in. Overall nice, but we still like Florida beaches better. But, GREAT bang for your buck. All inclusive packages are SUPER nice!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 21, 2024
Dear Nedzad,Thank you for your great review and for spending time with us.We are delighted to hear that we lived up to your expectations of us.We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Until then, we wish you all the best.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Alonso B

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Better food options would be good
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 16, 2024
Dear Alonso B.,We are truly grateful for your feedback, it will be forwarded.It is very pleasing to learn that overall, you liked your experience and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.Warmest wishes,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking into the hotel definitely needs an upgrade. Wait times shouldn’t be as long as they are upon arrival. There should be waiters around pool area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 16, 2024
Dear Guillermo,As service is our absolute key value, we are saddened to read about this. It is always our wish to provide the best expirience.We are really sorry for any inconvenience, nevertheless, the management department will be informed.Thank you very much for staying with us, we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I like all the activities, the pool are amazing and the beach too, my only concern it’s to upgrade the rooms the doors at the room and bathroom don’t close and don’t smell good the sidewalk to the rooms smell bad
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
A great party atmosphere, but the amenities will disappoint you. Late night food options were just not acceptable. Housekeeping really didn’t do a great job, and failed to replace sheets for multiple days. It pains me to say negative things because it was a fun place to be, but for the money better options can be found.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 13, 2024
Dear Dennis Joseph,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.As it is one of our main priorities to give an outstanding service to all of our guests, we are concerned to learn that we may have missed out on some details leaving you with an unpleasant experience.We understand that there is always room for improvement and we hope we will have the opportunity to host you again soon to regain your confidence.We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Karon P

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena organización y seguridad
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 16, 2024
Estimado Fernando,Muchas gracias por su fantástica reseña.Nos alegra el día leer que nuestros huéspedes han disfrutado de sus merecidas vacaciones.Seguiremos mejorando para ofrecer la mejor experiencia.¡Y le esperamos con los brazos abiertos!Saludos cordiales,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Management

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Arron Randall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Door keys didnt work everyday. Spent 30min to 1 hr waiting everyday
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 13, 2024
Dear Arron Randall,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are sorry to hear about your disappointment during your visit.We are looking forward to having the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, so that we can provide a better experience.We remain with warm regards, Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained doorlock broken every day had to stand in line to get new cards
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 13, 2024
Dear Joshua,Thank you for sharing your experience with us!It's truly saddening to hear you weren't completely satisfied with your recent experience, as our goal has always been to exceed our guest's expectations as we deliver quality service to make your stay memorable. We hope you allow us the chance to host you again soon for a more positive experience.Have a great day,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kara Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! Staff was friendly, the place was kept up but not the cleanest in some areas but there are a ton of people there at any given time. There’s a lot of places to be so it didn’t seem overcrowded. Can be by the party or off in a secluded area. The beach was great! Busy right by the resort but can move further down and it was very nice. The beach and resort was walkable and we walked the beach every day. We would go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 17, 2024
Dear Kara Jean,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for the rating!It was our pleasure taking care of you! We are looking forward to having another chance to welcoming you back in the near future.Have a great day,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Natasha, Norristown

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was poor and not so great customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 13, 2024
Dear Natasha,Thank you very much for choosing us and for sharing your review about your last stay.Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority therefore we apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations.We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back for an enhanced experience.With our best hopes we remain,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yvette, Jersey City

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was there for my cousin's 40th birthday. So I did not pick the resort. Beach was beautiful. Jerk Chicken was the best. Their burgers were huge. You get what you pay for. The buffets were okay and probably had something for everyone. The speacialty dining was disappointing. Much of the food was is either under seasoned or over salted or overcooked Asian food, pastas and seafood. The property is falling apart. Leaky ceiling caused the hallway to constantly be wet. It smells like mildew/sewage in some areas. They are really strict on the beach towels one a day. I would not return to this property and rather pay more to go somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República on May 9, 2024
Dear Angela,We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us understand which aspects we can focus on and improve. We are truly saddened to read that you already arrived with a negative disposition, despite the efforts of our team and the goodwill of our staff, we were unable to fulfil your wishes and you left this impression.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The trip was very unexpected, there was nothing to like about the whole thing 😒
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 9, 2024
Dear Matthew,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.As we strive to make every effort to exceed all of our guests’ expectations, we are truly saddened to find that you weren't fully satisfied with your recent experience. We really hope that you allow us a chance to welcome you again soon and share a more enjoyable experience.With our best wishes we remain,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for luxury and good food this isn’t the resort for you. 18 is exactly what you’ll get.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on May 8, 2024
Dear Tatiana,Many thanks for sharing your feedback with us.We are truly sorry we did not live up to the standards you expected and for the disappointing experience you had.We are looking forward to having the opportunity to better serve you in the future.We remain sincerely,Hotel Riu RepublicaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Santash

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs major upgrade and better check in and out options also needs to fix their key situation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu República Online Reputation Manager on May 8, 2024
Dear Santash,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your comments with us.However, we are disheartened to read that your stay was overshadowed by the negative aspects and that you were not able to feel completely relaxed during your stay with us.We will do our best to work on these issues, your impressions will be shared with our team and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to impress you.Best Regards,Hotel Riu RepúblicaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024