Riu Merengue All Inclusive
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Hotel Overview
Perfect Wedding Day
We got married at the Merengue and it was all we dreamed for.
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WeRo
- Mar 9, 2012
Wonderful trip for the money
My wife and I have stayed at the RIU Merengue more than once and each time we enjoy it more. I dont...
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Randy fun lover
- Mar 24, 2013
Beach, bungalows and spa at Puerto Plata all-inclusive resort with pool
The Riu Merengue All Inclusive welcomes holidaymakers to its tranquil beachfront village-style accommodations nestled on tropical gardens and surrounded by picturesque mountains. All of the resort's 1007 spacious guestrooms ensure comfort through up-to-date amenities and a wide array of services. For a truly thrilling experience, the resort offers exchange privileges programme throughout the Riu Bachata. The all-inclusive offer available in the resort includes meals, drinks and non-motorized water sports.
Riu Merengue All Inclusive Rooms
- Standard Room
- Features two double beds, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, bathroom with shower, balcony or terrace, ceiling fan and air conditioning. Rooms are suitable for a maximum of 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years. In room Safe (additional cost) $3.00 USD per day.
- Suite Ocean view
- Features a separate living room area, two double beds, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, bathroom with hairdryer, balcony or terrace, ceiling fan and air conditioning. Rooms are suitable for a maximum of 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years. In room Safe (additional cost) $3.00 USD per day.
- Double Room Ocena View
- Features two double beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in room safe. Bathroom equiped with bathtub and shower, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Casino
- Spa services
- Night club
- Solarium
- Tennis
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Barber/Beauty shop
- Conference facilities
- Doctor on call
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Puerto Plata, Bahia de Maimon, Dominican Republic.
- Nearby airports
- Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
- Area description
- Located on the beautiful Maimon Bay, 492 feet from the Caribbean Street, 5.5 miles from Puerto Plata and 15.5 miles from Puerto Plata's International Airport. Maimon bay is the place to relax on the beach with a good book and a tropical drink. The main attractions here are the beautiful beach and the beachfront Riu Resorts complex, guests will enjoy the day and nighttime many activities offered at the three all-inclusive Riu Hotels. For a taste of local Dominican culture is easy and fun, visit Puerto Plata is only six miles away. Local excursion: Puerto Plata (16th century fort and amber museum), Cordillera Central Mountains, and Santiago (tobacco and folklore museums).
Nearby points of interest
- Amber Museum: 5.7 mi
Dining
- La Tambora
- Beach Bar
- Macumba
- Pool snack bar and restaurant
- La Plaza
- Pavilion Bar
- La Roca
- Main restaurant with buffet style dinning and on the spot cooking stations. Theme dinners served twice a week.
- Mangu
- Pool snack bar and restaurant
- Steak House
- Steak House Restaurant, reservations required.
- La Rumba
- Lounge bar
- Theme restaurant
- Italian Restaurant, with service at the table, require dinner reservations.
- Perez Prado
- Lounge Bar
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (72)
Ratings and reviews for Riu Merengue All Inclusive
- All travelers (72) 3.7 / 5
- Business (2) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (39) 3.7 / 5
- Families (13) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (13) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (5) 3.6 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Randy fun lover
Wonderful trip for the money
My wife and I have stayed at the RIU Merengue more than once and each time we enjoy it more. I dont know how they do it but many of the staff remember you from the year before. Speaking of the staff, they are well trained and very Pleasant. The bartenders and animation crew are very fun and keep you laughing. Check in is a breeze. The food in the dinning hall is plentiful and you can always find something you like. Alberto does a great job manageing it. The rooms and grounds are very well kept, there are people cleaning constantly. The beach is nearly a mile long and raked clean every day. The ocean is alittle rocky in spots but still very functional for swiming and the free water sports. We will be going back next year and taking some friends with us. sincerly enjoyed it Randy in Iowa
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Go see Jonny at the end of the beach and buy an excursion to check out some real Dominican culture. I Highly recomend the waterfall trip!!!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
USA couple
Food lacked...weather made it worse
Location is wonderful. The atmosphere for us was not great - but I think thats because we got really unlucky with rainy weather so we noticed all the little things that probably would not have bothered us otherwise. Food was not the best - definitely recommend NOT getting reservations at the 2 restaurants, better off just sticking to buffet food. Not a lot of other english speaking guests so it made it difficult to meet many people. Lots of speedos and cigarette smoke.... Did the zipline excursion which was great. The last day and half when the sun finally came out was much more enjoyable as well. Not a total bust but would definitely not stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Dont be a sucker - people want your money for everything. Yes tipping is applicable at some points, but be careful! Don't let people grab your bags from you at the airport unless you truly need the help - had a guy demand $5 after he commandeered our bags for about 30 feet. I gave him $2 and told him to get lost.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Rez 123
One week at the merengue
First, i need to Say that the staff is the best i've seen in years. The food is ok and the site is Clean . The ocean and the beach are not as Nice as punta cana or cancun, but that is puerto plata and we knew before we pourchasse it. Nothing to Say wrong exept for little things here and there, but hiven if it,s a 5 star in some ratings ask your self why it's half the price of a riu palace 5 Star and you Will have your answers.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jd001
first all inclusive
We went for a week in Feb 2013. We had a wonderful time. Our fav part for both of us was the waterfall excursion it was one of the most fun and exciting things we have ever done. The hotel was nice beautiful view and beach.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
If your staying in the Merengue you can walk over to the Brachata ffor breakfast and lunch we highly recommend you do
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Kenykop
Riu Merengue
Had a grat time. Food very inconsistant. Dominican Nite had an awesome spread and should be available daily. Real singers not lip sinkers goes a long way. this hotel lacked actual singers but the dancing was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Dont eat at the tourist restauraunts off the resort. Tehy dont have a price list only pics of items. They make up the prices by the way u r dressed.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
SergeyM
Ok but not great.
Pros. Everything is close to you. You dont have to use golf carts to move around (like in Punta Cana) They have Napoleon Cognac and Stolichnaya Vodka... Cons. They suppose to refill your refrigirator with water, beer and cola...Even after we left $5 dollars no one would care. After 3 days I went to the front desk and asked them to fill te refrigirator. They said its to late today and offer me a bottle of water!!!! Ohh and the alchogol that they "change every two days" (sign just above the refrigirator) just has been sitting there for 9 days....Dont drink it.... The beach area is not great. There are no umbrellas on the beach....lots of rocks in the water...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Just behind the hotel you will find the casino, pharmacy and convinient stores.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
jackalanne
half deserving
I enjoyed myself and the staff seen helpful but upon my arrival I had to wait 3 hours for a room. Second you hadto pay to use a computer. I can not complain about staff but I will not return. One other thing. For a room to have a large bed they took two smaller beds and pushed them together
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
kelly the fantastic
very relaxing and accommodating
Staff was friendly and accommodating. For the money it was a great value. The beach was beautiful and clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Robirdie
First Int'l getaway in 20 years
I like that it's all inclusive. But do expect to carry some spending money(at least $200 US or more) to get the most of your experience(city tours/taxis/souvenirs,etc). The room kind of had a musty, basement type of smell. But you get used to it fast. The food is decent, few choices here & there. By the second or third night, it's like "Didn't I have this yesterday?" Didn't like the pool closing at 6pm. Only resort that is somewhat close to an actual city. Go take advantage of the city tours that are offered. Otherwise, you're just gonna be bored staying at the resort for too long. Strongly recommend it for a first timer to DR. Get to see the country itself(poor, historical parts) But next time, Punta Cana, or Playa Dorada for me.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WeRo
Perfect Wedding Day
We got married at the Merengue and it was all we dreamed for.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
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