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Playa Arena Gorda  
Punta Cana  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

TripAdvisor Rating 3.6 of 5 stars

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4941 reviews
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Set amidst exotic gardens and a white-sand beach, this inviting, tropical resort is ideal for families, spa-lovers and diving and gaming-enthusiasts alike. With a lively atmosphere appealing to every vacation style, guests of the resort enjoy bungalow-style accommodations featuring Riu’s signature mini-bar and liquor dispenser; a pampering menu of spa services; nightly outdoor entertainment, a night club and a casino; 24-hour, all-inclusive services and child-friendly amenities including the "RiuLand" kids' club, a playground and a kid’s pool and waterpark.

Location: Punta Cana - Beach
  • Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
  • The Kulinarium restaurant will be closing from 31st October 2023
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
Double Standard

Standard

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.


Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

Deluxe Room

Deluxe

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.


Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

Deluxe Room

2 Bedroom Deluxe

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Bedding - 1 King bed and a sofa-bed in each room. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 6, Max Child 2, Total 6 people (min 4 AD required).

Deluxe Family with Sofa Bed

Family Deluxe

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.


Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 3, Max Child 1, Total -3

Family Room

Family Room

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.


Occupancy limit - Max Adult: 3, Max Child 1, Total -3

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Bedding - 1 King bed. Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.


Occupancy limit - 2 Adults 

Various Lounges/Bars

- Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available 24 hours a day
- Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
- Azúcar Lounge Bar
- La Plaza Bar
- La Arena Poolside and Swim-up Bar
- Sports bar (open 24 hours, All-inclusive service)

  • Type: Bar/lounge

Various Restaurants

- Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations. Continental breakfast / snacks.

- Lunch - Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations. Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruit and salads.

- Dinner (Colonial restaurant) - Buffets and live cooking stations.
Themed buffets on special evenings.


OPTIONAL DINING

- Hibachi Asian restaurant

- Kulinarium (Available till October 2023)

- Mama Juana poolside / Mexican restaurant 

- Ole Spanish restaurant

- Palm Beach Steakhouse

- San Angelo Italian restaurant


  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite

    Daytime entertainment program for children.


  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    The resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports†
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Diving
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing
    Sailing
    Kayaks
    Snorkel gear
    Aqua-aerobics
    Paddle boats
  • Pool
    There are 3 swimming pools, one with adjoining whirlpool bath.
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