This is my second visit to a RIU property...SoBe was first. I'm a "Red" card member. Still waiting on my points? The front-desk staff were always pleasant and quick to respond/resolve to any request you may have. We selected an ocean-view room for two (Room 626) and was pleased with my selection...the view was soooo very serene. The balcony was... More

We just returned from the Bachata after a two week stay, and since I use Tripadvisor to help make my choice of destination I thought I would offer my review so others might get an honest opinion on this resort. I'll start by saying that I did read some " less than glowing" reviews before we left so I was... More

just wanted to post some perssonal opinions and advice that would have aided our stay here at the the bachata hopefully if your awaiting your holiday here please take note of some of the important tips we wished we had known; on arrival at the airport at Puerto plata you need to have ready your white imigration form with all... More

Went last may and paid £687 for 2weeks A/I. Steak house was really nice food. Swim up bar was great the bar staff couldn't do enough for you kept getting you another drink before you had chance to even ask! Could get certain branded drinks Gordans Gin, Snirnoff Vodka you just had to ask for it. Only con was the... More

My wife and I with our 5yr old twin boys stayed at the Riu Bachata, 2 weeks, all inclusive from 29th March to 12th April 2012. We arrived mid afternoon after a 40 min transfer to the complex. I say complex, as the hotel is one of three standing in their own grounds, next to each other on the ocean... More

It was my first experience travelling,and can't wait to go back.The food was great,as long as you don't want tender steak.Super clean.There was always someone cleaning and our room was spotless as well.Off resort activites were great.All the employees were friendly and always spoke.The weather wasn't the greatest,so maybe we will go in March next time when it's not so... More

Got back from this hotel this morning and I have NOTHING at all to complain about this hotel! It was just my partner and I who are both 20 and was our first long haul and we loved every single day we had there! Reading reviews before we went I was a bit worried about going but it was truly... More

Very friendly workers, always anxious to help...even the front desk. Other comments are right, many don't speak English. TV does have English (5-7 channels), German (3-4 channels) and the rest (20 or so) in Spanish. Electrical outlets in rooms WILL work with North American 2 prong standard outlets, as well as the Carribbean/Western Europe style. Drinks are generally made with... More

I stayed at this hotel from April 15 - 18, 2012 and from what I was told after the fact, this particular time of the year is their rainy season. It rained the day I arrived and the day I left so I only had one day of complete sunshine. The staff and bartenders were very pleasant and the food... More