Stayed 10/12 to 21/21. Paid £665 each via Thomson. Booked this holiday to relax, do nothing much except swim, read and eat. If you want this kind of holiday thoroughly recommend the Bachata. Arrived and didn't like the offered room as close to the snack bar and pool. No problem. Reception staff happy to give us a room somewhere quieter... more

This holiday was one of the biggest anti-climaxes I have ever experienced. After saving up all year and being so excited to be travelling to the Dominican, the disappointment on arrival at The Bachata was overwhelming. To advertise this hotel at 5 star is criminal. The grounds itself are kept in very good condition but the accommodation itself its awful,... more

dec 8th - dec 22cd room 631, free upgrade as a riu member friut & coffee in room - sea view - great rooms good size 4 optics rum, brandy,gin,vodka + coke. beer, tonic, soda water + water very quiet till 15th rerstaurant not busy at all smoking + non smoking inside + out entertainment - not our cup of... more

My wife and I returned from a 2 week holiday last week. I will start with the weather even though it is nothing to do with the Hotel. Looking on the Internet it looked like it would be raining every day. Wrong. The first 10 days we had none whatsoever only glorious sunshine with sporadic clouds, which there in the... more

My husband and I stayed at Riu Bachata from Dec 4-10 and had a wonderful time. Weather was fantastic, the staff was friendly and helpful and resort was lovely. I was not sure what to expect given the mixed reviews I read. However, we found nothing negative about the place. I don't think I actually stayed at the same place... more

My wife, 3 mo. Old and I (and 2 friends) just returned (10/09) from one of the WORST vacations ever!! We’ve stayed at RIU Bachata in Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic about 6-7 times within the last 4 years and have been extremely happy with the hotel – so much so that we invite our friends and family to stay with... more

Just returned from the Bachata, and we have had our best holiday ever !! On arrival the cleanliness of the hotel was impressive, the check in speedy and courtious. Our room was always kept immaculate by the house keeping staff and was comfortable at all times. The food quality was very good in the main resturant and the alacartes made... more

returned on the 2/12/2009 from bachata and the place is extremely clean very tidy good food and a nice beach, pool area good. on the poor side the airconditioning don't work ( six visits to the reception and a change of room with no resolve) many people were complaining about this, the resturant has air con but it ain't switched... more

We stayed here from 10th to 24th November. The place is spotless - they are constantly cleaning. Someone with gel stands outside the restaurant to clean your hands before going in too. The only problem I could find was the air conditioning. It's absolutely rubbish - might as well have a mini-fan. The room ceiling fan was noisy too. Because... more