the over all stay was great with a few minor issues. first we were put in a room where our balcony looked out to some backyard which was not pleasant, so i asked if our room could be changed to the main walk way and it was with no problems. we also gave a 10$ tip after that. then we... more

I returned this morning from a 2 week stay at the Bambu with my partner and 11 year old son. After reading some of the reports before my trip i was slightly apprehensive on the plane trip over to the Dominican, however i soon realised that the people who had written these reviews must be from royal households who are... more

We booked this hotel for our wedding & had a fabulous time. The main areas of the hotel are stunning but the room seem a little dated for a 4*, however, that soon paled into insignificance once we got into the swing of things. Staff are very friendly & accommodating. Food was gorgeous & there was a wide variety on... more

Just returned from a 2 week stay and we had a wonderful time. I would agree with many other comments that this is not a 5 star but a good 4 star. Bearing this in mind the food was good with a wide selection for everyone including freshly made smoothies for breakfast. The menus at the speciality restaurants remained the... more

Arrived at the Bambu and was amazed at how beautiful it is...fantastic gardens, beautiful buildings and great pools. It is in an ideal location of being right on the Punta Cana beach. I really rate this hotel if you are looking for luxury, a romantic holiday, relaxation yet the opportunity to do water sports snorkelling etc. (All included! :o) )... more

I would say this hotel is just about a 4*. Good points are the lovely friendly staff, food selection very decent, nice towel designs in the room in the shape of animals, lovely beach, attentive service. We had a minor problem on ants in the room when we checked in plus a loose door handle, however within about 3 minutes... more

We just returned from a week at the RIU Bambu. I had read the negative reviews, but was optimistic anyways. The hotel is not bad, but is certainly not a 5 star. The lobby is beautiful, but the rooms are small, standard, and in need of renovating (hole in the tub). Very clean and great water pressure though. Mini bar... more

We have just returned from our 8 night vacation at Riu Bambu. Here is my report.Hope it's helpful. ARRIVAL-at the airport went smooth and quickly.The only drawback was immediatly being hit up for a tip by entertainers,guys wanting to carry your bags and a lady in the restroom handing you a paper towel to dry your hands after washing them.... more

Let me first start by saying that some people are just plain ridiculous!!! I just got back from the Riu Bambu and before going was very nervous due to such negative reviews on this site. I read over and over again that no one spoke english...what hotel were these people staying at? Every person I talked with except for gardners... more