Among the lush tropical greenery of the Dominican Republic,near the coral beaches of Punta Cana, stands the white resort complex Riu Resort. Several hotels of different categories, working on the All inclusive system, provide high-quality service, excellent cuisine and a lot of opportunities, boredom and pleasure to spend time under the emerald umbrellas of coconut palms next to the playful waves of the sky-blue ocean.
Among them, relatively inexpensive, butquite comfortable Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana). What is this Dominican resort oasis and how are former guests talking about it, we will consider in detail in our review.
Location:
Riu Naiboa имеет исключительно выгодное geographical position. From the airport of Punta Cana, it is only 30 km away, which guarantees a quick transfer to the hotel. According to tourists, it does not last long: from 20 to 40 minutes. And this is important, because after a twelve-hour flight, as a rule, you want to quickly get to your destination and indulge in rest among the local beauties, rather than viewing them indefinitely for a long time only from the window of the tourist bus.
It should be noted that Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana)is remote from metropolitan areas and the city vanity will remain far beyond its borders. However, this does not mean that you will be bored. On the territory of the hotel tourists are offered all kinds of entertainment. In addition, nearby Riu Naiboa are other resorts of the Riu hotel chain, the infrastructure of which is allowed to use.
And if there is a desire to get out for a while from the greenhouse conditions of the hotel, you can go to the old Dominican town Higuey, located 50 km away.
Short description
Riu Naiboa 4 * is noticeably inferior in size to its five-star neighbors, which, however, does not make it worse than them. On the contrary, miniature size creates a feeling of comfort and privacy.
The light four-storey hotel building with balconies andThe terraces are located in a vast tropical garden and seem to be immersed in emerald green thickets of exotic plants. The scenic area has conquered almost all the guests of Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana). A photo of the bird's-eye view of the hotel below.
It has a total of 362 rooms, a 500 m² freshwater pool, and has its own Arena Gorda beach.
Number of rooms
The hotel has the following room categories:
- Standard,
- Junior Suite.
They differ in layout, furniture design andamenities. So, in the Junior Suite, unlike the Standard, there is a separate living and sleeping area. The latter has a carpet and is separated from the first step. The furniture in the Junior Suite is made in a modern high-tech style, and in Standard it is wicker. In addition, the Junior Suite has a hairdryer.
Regardless of the category of rooms have the same color design. They are dominated by shades of indigo and cocoa.
Each room has a balcony or terrace overlooking thetropical garden or swimming pool, and also has all the necessary amenities: bathroom, bath or shower, air conditioning, fan, satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock.
Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana) provides a safe and a regularly replenished mini-bar with several types of soft drinks, including spirits. Both services are completely free.
Features of the settlement
Upon arrival at the hotel, the employees greet guests with soft drinks and, according to numerous reviews, are settled in the rooms almost instantly.
However, their location in the building is not alwaysturns out to be successful. In some rooms, tourists may be bothered by an unpleasant smell, noise coming from the street at night, or a not very attractive view from the balcony or terrace. In this case, it is recommended to contact the hotel clerk. Friendly staff is always ready to meet the guests and change the room.
Rooms at the hotel are generally clean and comfortable. Tourists celebrate the proper operation of equipment, regular cleaning of rooms, unchanged politeness of the staff.
Gourmet delights in the Cohiba restaurant
And now let's take a look at the gastronomic delights with which the hotel pleases its guests every day. In the cozy restaurant Cohiba guests can enjoy a buffet.
New day tourists meet continental oramerican breakfast Fresh aromas of freshly baked pastries, Dominican coffee and fruit are abundant in the air: papaya, passion fruit, mango, guanabans, watermelons, bananas and pineapples. Smiling chefs fried scrambled eggs, pancakes and omelets. Cereals, yoghurts, cheeses, sausages and other products are put on the table in massive containers. The choice of tourists offered fresh juices, hot and soft drinks, so necessary in the heat, which constantly reigns in the Punta Cana region.
Hotel Riu Naiboa 4 * offers at leastvaried menu for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy cold and hot dishes from meat, fish and vegetables, several types of pizza, pasta, seafood, soups, lots of salads, desserts, and ice cream. Tea and coffee in the evenings, many prefer wine, beer, cocktails, liqueurs and Dominican rum.
Once a fortnight, themed evenings are held in the Cohiba restaurant.
Restaurants, cafes and bars on site: features and reviews
Snacks during the day can also be in a cafe on the beach. There, tourists are waiting for snacks, hot, soups and, of course, soft drinks.
The hotel also has a pool and lobby bar. Vacationers are unlikely to order there anything substantial from the food, but it is easy to quench their thirst.
In addition to Cohiba, there is an Italian restaurant on site, where you can dine by ordering your desired meal in advance.
In general, tourists like the kitchen.A variety of dishes and snacks makes them a real delight. However, sometimes there are annoying incidents like overcooked food, which provokes some, however, very rare negative reviews.
Special praise is given to freshly squeezed juices, as well as cocktails, of which there are more than twenty kinds. Tourists note the decent quality of local alcoholic beverages.
Beach holidays among coconut trees
But the greatest delight in them is beachvacation in the area of Punta Cana. Riu Naiboa 4 * (traveler reviews - confirmation of this) has a charming, and most importantly, clean coral beach surrounded by palm trees. Employees of the hotel regularly clean the algae, which brings the ocean, so it is comfortable and pleasant to rest there.
To get from the hotel to the coast, you needtake a two minute walk. And there vacationers are already waiting for free sun beds and towels. The hotel does not provide umbrellas, so it is not recommended to lie in the sun all day. It is better to spend time by the ocean in the morning and evening. At this time, the scorching Dominican sun does not strive to burn the skin.
When the sultry heat makes the pastime on the beach impossible, tourists should go to the pool, where you can also swim and sunbathe while lying on the sun loungers under the umbrellas.
A special pleasure takes swimming in the ocean.Many people ask: Is it calm in the Punta Cana area? Riu Naiboa 4 * is hardly suitable for extremals who dream of giant waves. Beach Arena Gorda is protected by a reef, located at a distance of 200 meters from the coastline. Huge ocean waves break on it and do not reach the bathing zone.
Recreation and Sports
Солнечные ванны и плавание в конечном счёте могут get bored, and then it is time to dilute the rest with entertainment that the hotel generously provides to its guests: riding catamarans, kayaks or water bicycles, scuba diving lessons, windsurfing, and snorkeling.
At the disposal of the guests there are a SPA-center, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a gym, a massage room.
Guests of the hotel can stretch their muscles on one of the four tennis courts owned by Riu Naiboa 4 * (Dominican / Punta Cana), as well as compete with each other in billiards or play a game of golf.
During the day, animators engage tourists invarious games: beach volleyball, water polo, darts or ping-pong. And in the evening they are waiting for a fascinating show. And it does not repeat from time to time. Every evening, hotel guests enjoy the new program. However, tourists estimate the animation controversially. One she seems lethargic, others it is enough for outdoor activities.
After the show, many go to the Pacha nightclub. Entrance to the disco is free, but this does not apply to alcoholic beverages. The club will have to pay for them.
Fans of gambling can visit the casino of the neighboring hotel Riu Palace Macao 5 *.
Shopping
One of the most important components of foreignleisure is shopping. Buying souvenirs and other cute little things is almost always included in the mandatory program. Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana) has a shop where you can buy something for memory, and nearby (150 m) from the hotel building there is the famous Caribbean street, where countless shops are located, dear to the heart of many tourists coming to rest to exotic countries.
Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
Riu Naiboa is a great choice for fans.active and noisy rest. But is it suitable for couples with children? Of course, the hotel provides minimal conditions for the rest of its youngest guests. A separate section was created for them in the pool. The hotel has a playground and a club. The hotel’s animators develop special programs, and in the evening they hold a disco for children.
However, in their reviews, tourists note thatthis is not enough, and the constant noise during the day and at night is clearly not good for young children. They are of the opinion that Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic) is more suitable for young people who prefer unbridled fun and thrill.
Connection with the outside world: Internet
And what about the hotel with Wi-Fi?Even in the midst of recreation, tourists are tempted to share their emotions with friends and relatives left at home. Telephone calls are expensive, therefore the Internet becomes the main means of communication.
In Riu Naiboa, you can connect your phone, tablet or laptop in your room to Wi-Fi, however this is a paid service, just like in the Internet café located on the hotel’s premises.
If the cost for one reason or another is notsatisfied with the tourist, he can use Wi-Fi in the lobby. Hotel Riu Naiboa 4 * (Dominican Republic / Punta Cana) gives him 90 free minutes a day, during which you can manage not only to make all the necessary calls on mobile applications, but also upload new photos to social networks.
According to reviews of former guests, they managed to be on the Internet for a longer period of time. Its quality on the site, however, sometimes suffers because of a weak signal.
What else you need to know about the hotel?
In addition to all of the above entertainment and services, the tourist should know that there is a laundry on site, where you can take your belongings, if necessary, as well as a solarium and a hairdresser.
Riu Naiboa has a currency exchange office, and at the reception you can rent a car for personal use and leave it in the parking lot provided by the hotel.
Vacationers pay at Riu Naiboa with Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Trip planning: Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, Riu Naiboa 4 *
Tours to the hotel Riu Naiboa can be booked in anytime. Dominicana welcomes guests all year round. However, when planning a trip, you need to take into account some significant nuances. The period from mid-May to mid-July is called the rainy season, and August and September are called the wind season. The weather in these months is not always inclement. Experienced travelers claim that, in general, it is tolerant and suitable for recreation. But in order to avoid misunderstandings, it is better to inquire in advance before purchasing the tour.
The hottest time in the Dominican Republic is August, the most popular is the winter months. In terms of price, the difference will be insignificant. Save early booking help or last minute deals.
Reservation
Tourists can plan as they please.travel to Punta Cana alone. Many take on the difficulties of this kind to save. However, according to travelers, it is cheaper to still use the services of the travel agency. However, as an experiment, you can try to organize on your own a trip to such an exotic place as Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana). "Bucking" is a modern portal for searching and booking hotels online. From the available options you need to choose the appropriate room, taking into account the number of people and necessary amenities. However, it is worth preparing for the fact that Riu Naiboa 4 * (Punta Cana / Dominican Republic) may not be on the reservation system. "Booking" is nevertheless the most popular service for self-reservation of hotels all over the world.
Also when planning a trip you needdecide on the appropriate airline, decide whether to fly direct or with a transfer, think about how to get from the airport to the hotel. Self-organization of the trip takes a lot of time and effort, however, such troubles can be pleasant, because we are talking about the Dominican Republic, a country where the rest is remembered for a lifetime.
