I went last week to riu bachata with my boyfriend..IM A VERY VERY PICKY PERSON WHEN IT COMES TO STAYING AWAY FROM HOME...The minute we got there every single person working there was so nice and friendly!!!...rooms were very clean, the blanket on the bed is very thin so if you get cold at night i'd bring another blanket...food was... more

Where do I begin... My group (8 people) just got back Nov 9th and I will NEVER go again, nor will I ever recommend this resort to anyone. The room is okay (thank god as you may spend alot of time there.) The entertainment is cheesy-- they do not entertain; infact I would call it annoy. The liquor is watered... more

I have just come back from being at Riu Bachata and I thought it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were friendly, the animacion team were amazing and the food was great. The accomodation was spot on. Everything about it was excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better holiday. more

This was my second time visiting Puerto Plata, and I honestly wasn't impressed with the resort. The rooms were comfortable, but I found the decor a bit tacky and outdated. The showers were small. We had to switch out f our first room because the air conditioning wasn't working, and as a result of the switch, the receptionist didn't change... more

I have lived in the DR for almost 4 years and was heading back to the states for good and my husband and 2 other friends decided to spend a few days at the beach before we left the country. We stayed for 3 nights/4 days and we did not have any AC in our rooms the entire time. We... more

Decided on Riu Bachata after seeing pics online and looking for an economic way to stay in Dominican Republic. YIKES- this place is like Disney on meth. Its a huge compound that is def beautifully maintained but is incredibly cheesy and basic. There's a TON of people and there's truly nothing intimate about the place. Straddled with your annoying wrist... more

I was very aprehensive after reading a lot of the reviews, but there was nothing to be worried about. Everything was excellent, the staff worked so hard and were always smiling and friendly. Food was good with plenty of choice. We did a few of the excursions through our rep Vicky (who was extremely helpful), the Outback Safari and Paradise... more

Hot and sweaty from traveling - we were greeted and assisted to our room. the service desk very helpful with any questions or problems that we had. we had many questions with our first trip out of the USA. Food was great - plentiful, many selections,cann't be hungry there. melbin, our wonderful server was friendly,helpful,entertaining. Our room big, clean and... more

stayed at the riu bachata from september 19th to october 4. the flight over was a little long but comfortable. When we arrived at the hotel at first sight i thought what a lovely hotel,the staff were very friendly to . Then we got to the room , well lets see the room was very basic but comfortable. The best... more