The
Riu Taino Punta
Cana
resort is a hotel that is part of the Riu
complex. It is located around
30 km away from the airport and 50 km away from the city of Higuey.
This complex is formed by 5 Riu hotels:
Riu Naiboa,
Riu Melao,
Riu Taino,
Riu Palace Macao,
and
Riu Bambu.
This resort is
a
4.5 star
hotel and it has 620 rooms.
The tourists that go to the Punta Cana Riu Taino the most are families with
teenagers. The place is near to the Caribbean street
and is a short walk from the Arena Gorda beach. The Punta Cana Riu Taino resort is a
2 stories bungalows-style and is surrounded by lots of vegetation.
On the bad side, no spring-breakers are allowed.
Rooms
A
typical guestroom in the Riu Taino Punta Cana consists of a couple of beds usually one
queen
size
and one twin bed, some
cozy chairs, a couple of cabinets, and the bathroom
of course. You will have a balcony/terrace
to view the great vegetation surroundings of this resort. In the
rooms
you can find central air conditioning
and ceiling fan. Also the daily maid service will keep your room and
bathroom clean, so don't forget to leave a tip if the service is good.
The mini bar
and liquor dispenser
are provided too. In the rooms there's also:
a hairdryer,
telephone,
radio alarm clock, satellite TV,
and the safe
to keep your valuable items. The suites guestrooms include
carpeted floor in the bedroom area and a living room. All
this stuff is included,
without an extra charge.
Pool and beach
The
Riu Taino Punta
Cana resort has
a significantly big pool and a children's section. This one is surrounded
by lots of tropical vegetation, giving the illusion of a Dominican village.

The
beach
is called Arena Gorda
and is shared by the other Riu resorts as well,
you can expect a crowd in there. With the white sand beach and breathtaking
turquoise waters you will want to relax for a long time. Remember to get up
early and find a lounge chair in a comfortable spot. Don't be
surprised if you see in Punta Cana topless
people, remember that many Europeans love to have their vacation at the
Punta Cana Resorts. This famous beach is really astounding, making
it one of the main attractions of the Riu Resorts.
Food
At the buffet there is available full breakfast and a
variety
of food including: pizza, pasta, fruits, and salads when eating lunch and
dinner at the
buffet. At dinner you can eat in the Las Arecas
restaurant for regular buffets and special themed buffets twice a week. Or
you can go a la carte with: Italian food,
La Yola, or
Asian cuisine (remember to dress appropriately). On the last
restaurants reservations in advanced are required.
If you want to try something different from the Riu
Taino Punta Cana you can go to other restaurants located on the Riu Complex, with the exception of the
Punta Cana Riu Palace Macao and the
Punta Cana Riu Palace.
Entertainment

A
lot of
activities are available on the Riu Taino
Punta Cana like
going on tours and of course
shopping. On water sports there is included: windsurfing, kayaking,
sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are four tennis courts in the
Riu Resort, perfect for a good workout. Also volleyball, gym, sauna, golf
course (for an additional fee) are good options for having an incredible
time at Punta Cana.
For kids and adults there is daytime entertainment. At
night you can go to the show and to the
Pacha
disco/pub for drinks and dancing, which is available for all the Riu
Resorts.
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