We just returned from a week at the Riu Palace Macao. I used this site alot when planning my trip, so I thought I would share some info! We had an amazing week in Dominican! The staff were all so friendly and always had smiles on there faces. The staff were right there to take your drink order as soon... more

We stayed at the Rio Palace Macao from April 21st - April 28th. We had a wonderful time and I cannot say enough good about the service and the staff. They were amazing. We do not speak any Spanish but found most of them could speak some English and all could manage to communicate with us. The room was perfect... more

This was our 6th trip to Punta Cana, so obviously we LOVE it there. We had stayed at the Riu Bambu (next door) 4 times and at another Riu in Cancun a few years ago. Riu hotels have always been wonderful places to stay. However, at this particular hotel we encountered some problems. First of all, ocean view does not... more

This was a girls getaway trip from March 31-April 5. The airport was fun with the thatch roof and a group playing carribean music. But once you exit customs you are bombarded by guys offering to take your luggage. Beware! These are not the guys with your tour group, they are looking for tips. It can be overwhelming but say... more

This was our third trip to the Dom. Rep. and our fourth stay at a RIU hotel all the others were great, but the RIU Palace Macao was by far the best. Excellente as they would say. Everything you need for a perfect holiday. The staff were very friendly and helpful even though we don't speak Spanish. The food was... more

I wrote a review, but when I reviewed it, it was deleted. Ergo, this will be brief. This was the best vacation we've ever had--we've been to the Caribbean 15 times (twice to Puerto Plata, numerous times to Jamaica--Super Clubs, Couples, etc--and once to Sandals in Antigua) and this place beat them all. The food was sensational (except for over-done... more

This was my wife and I's first trip to the DR. The hotel itself was very nice and clean for the most part. Breakfast and dinner was great. There was so much to choose from and everything tasted great. Lunch was OK, not bad, not good. The service was good most of the time. It depends on who you got.... more

I'm not a big fan of all-inclusive resorts, but in this instance was outvoted by my fellow travelers. The Riu Palace Macao deserves it's high ratings.........not 5 stars, but 4 1/2 for sure. As some people pointed out, some of the rooms were musty (at least our 2), but that might have been due to their curious decision to decorate... more

We stayed from 3/20 - 3/27 with a party of 9. Last year two of stayed at the Paradisus Palma Real so the bar was set pretty high coming in to this resort. First glance was alright but not spectacular as I was expecting from the literature as the "palace". You can't see the ocean from the lobby and the... more