Riu Bachata - Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

  • 4.5 star
  • Dominican Republic
  • Puerto Plata
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
  • In-Room Liquor Bottle Dispenser
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
  • Introductory Scuba Lesson
  • Gym/Fitness Center
  • Supervised Children's Program(s)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

About Riu Bachata

PLEASE NOTE:
Effective May 1, Riu Bachata will be closed for renovations through November 2018 and will reopen as Senator Puerto Plata Spa & Resort


Awarded the Gold certification for the Travelife Sustainability System, the all-inclusive Riu Bachata is the newest and largest hotel in the expansive RIU Resort Complex. It is located along the Amber Coast, and is adjacent to the resort's water sports area on spectacular Maimon Bay. Privileges at Riu Bachata's sister hotel, Riu Merengue, are among the amenities included and provide many more options for fun in the sun.
Please Note: Dinner restaurants at Riu Merengue are not included.

Rooms

Two double beds and one twin bed, full bath with tub and shower, balcony or terrace, view varies.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults and 1 Child or 2 Adults and 2 Children
Minimum Occupancy: 2 Adults and 1 Child

Triple Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Two double beds and one twin bed, full bath with tub and shower, balcony or terrace, view varies.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults or 3 Adults and 1 Child or 2 Adults and 2 Children
Minimum Occupancy: 2 Adults and 1 Child

  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Liquor Dispenser
  • Individual Climate Control
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub

Ocean View Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Two double beds or one king bed, full bath with tub and shower, balcony or terrace with ocean view.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults and 1 Child or 2 Adults and 2 Children

  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Liquor Dispenser
  • Individual Climate Control
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub

Standard Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Two double beds or one king bed, full bath with tub and shower, most with balcony or terrace, view varies.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults and 1 Child or 2 Adults and 2 Children

  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Liquor Dispenser
  • Individual Climate Control
  • One King or Two Double Beds
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shower
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub

Services

  • 2 Pool(s)
  • 1 Swim-Up Bar(s)
  • Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tour Desk
  • Money Exchange
  • Medical Services Available
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
  • Gift Shop(s)
  • Wedding Services
The Riu Bachata Resort is a full service all-inclusive beachfront resort featuring a wide variety of on-site facilities and amenities. Sitting on the sparkling shores of Maimon Bay overlooking a lush tropical mountainside, the hotel features two pools offering all manner of entertainment and relaxation, a Jacuzzi, a swim-up bar, four restaurants, four bars, a supervised kids club, fitness center, two tennis courts and disco. Options galore set the tone for an incredible vacation experience.

Shopping and Services
The Caribbean Street is conveniently located within the Riu complex offering shops, cigars, billiards, photo studio, car rental, internet access, medical center, pharmacy, fitness center and spa.

Sun And Fun
For complete indulgence there are spectacular pools with in-pool lounges, a swim-up bar, Jacuzzi and terraced solarium.

“Stay at 1, Play at 2”
Guests may take advantage of the facilities at sister all-inclusive resort, Riu Merengue, located within the sprawling Riu resort complex, to enhance their vacation.

Internet Access
Free WiFi access is available in the lobby for 90 consecutive mins. per day and available in guest rooms at a cost.

Bars & Restaurants

  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Bars/Lounges
  • Disco
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Theater
The Riu Bachata Resort features a wide variety of dining options including both buffet-style and a la carte specialty restaurants within the resort complex. Guests will enjoy delicious International, Mediterranean, and Dominican cuisine prepared by talented chefs. Breakfasts are buffet style with a wide variety of choices. Outdoor bars and lounges within the resort complex offer refreshing beverages and cocktails, snacks, and light fare throughout the day and night. Live nightly entertainment and special theme dinners and parties are presented weekly for guest's enjoyment and shared privileges expand everyone's options for delicious cuisine and entertainment.

Dining privileges at Riu Merengue are limited to lunch and snacks.

RESTAURANTS

Bahia de Maimon
The hotel's main restaurant, featuring elaborate buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For al fresco dining, Bahia de Maimon has a beautiful outdoor dining terrace and a seperate non-smoking section.
Breakfast:
Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations.
Continental breakfast, snacks and a large array of fresh juices.
Lunch:
Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations.
Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads.
Dinner:
Buffets and on the spot cooking stations.
Special evenings: theme buffets (twice weekly).

Maracuya
Beautiful poolside snack bar and restaurant.

Mediterranean Restaurant
Experience a la carte Mediterranean cuisine nightly. Dinner only. Steakhouse Grill
Open nightly, enjoy a la carte grill and steakhouse cuisine. Dinner only.

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Caramba
Lounge bar with stage off of the Lobby.

Los Lirios
Poolside swim-up bar.

La Vieja
Beachfront Tikki bar.

Bikini Bar
Poolside bar.

Pacha Disco
Dance the night away six nights weekly. Admission and drinks are included.

Live Shows
Enjoy different theme shows or live music nightly.

Things to Do

  • 2 Lighted Tennis Court(s)
  • Bocce
  • Basketball Court
  • Pool/Billiards
  • Ping Pong
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Scuba (Beginners Lesson)
  • Scuba (Certification Program Available)
  • Dive Center Onsite
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Water Aerobics
  • Parasailing
  • Waterskiing
  • Golf Nearby
This enchanting all-inclusive tropical resort allows you to unwind and relax or be as active as your heart desires. In addition to the beautiful amber rich beachfront and the 'stay at one play at three resorts' exchange priviledges, this resort provides lot's of family fun for all ages. Resort activities include tennis, aqua aerobics, water polo, table games, and volleyball. Take advantage of the magnificent setting on Maimon Bay and enjoy the variety of watersports that are available. Non-motorized water sports including kayaks, hobie cat sailboats, boogie boards and snorkeling gear are included for all guests. Workout at the gym, then visit the Renova Spa for a day of pampering. This is a true tropical paradise.

All Inclusive Activities
An assortment of activities include tennis, aqua aerobics, water polo, volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, body boarding, and an introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool.

Optional Activities
Other activities can be arranged including water skiing, fishing, banana boating, horseback riding, and nearby golf.
Additional fees apply.

Golf Deal:
RIU guests enjoy preferential rates at Playa Dorada Golf Course when staying now through December 31, 2017. Guests are welcome to book directly with the golf course with at least 24 hours' notice and up to 60 days in advance.
  • 15% off green fee
  • 140% off golf cart fee
Agreements are subject to change without prior notice.

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness Center
  • Treatment Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Facial Treatments
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Beauty Salon Services
The Renova Spa located at Caribbean Street will refresh your mind and revitalize your body. You find a wide range of services that can enhance your vacation in very special ways including beachfront massages. In addition, guests will find a hairdresser and gym facilities.

Use of the gym and sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years old.

Wedding

  • Wedding Coordinator(s)
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Wedding Packages Available
Nothing is more romantic than a beachfront wedding. Sparkling seas and dazzling sunsets create fairy tale settings. Add to this the luxury and convenience of a Riu all-inclusive resort and you have a match made in heaven. An on-site wedding coordinator will assist in making all the plans and will coordinate all the details, relieving the happy couple of the stress associated with traditional weddings. Spend valuable time with your loved ones exploring the north coast of the Dominican Republic, pamper yourself in the spa and relax in the glorious Caribbean sunshine instead. This is your special time - let Riu Resorts help make it the most memorable day of your life!

Choose from the following wedding packages: The Caprice - Riu's most extravagant, elegant and complete option; The Royal - The perfect fusion of extravagance and simplicity; The Classic - Simple, intimate and romantic.

Get married at any of the Riu Resorts and you will be able to choose the type of ceremony you want to have: either a civil wedding, religious wedding or a vow renewal. The wedding coordinator will make the necessary arrangements according to your request.

Classic Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The Classic wedding package provides you the opportunity to create a simple yet elegant wedding in paradise. Complete with a RIU wedding coordinator to thoughtfully plan your special day and all the elements necessary for an unforgettable ceremony. The Classic package is an ideal way to start your lives together in a very romantic and intimate way.
  • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Classic decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Reception dinner for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less at one of the specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
  • Surprise spa gift
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required


The Classic Wedding Package is available for up to 10 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.

Royal Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The perfect balance between simplicity and extravagance, the Royal Wedding Package provides all the offerings of the Classic Package and a variety of other impressive amenities. From a complimentary room upgrade to a wedding cake and sparkling wine, the Royal Package is intended to make your special day perfect in every way.
  • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Royal decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Twelve color photographs
  • Reception dinner for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less at one of the specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
  • Natural body exfoliation for the bride and groom
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
  • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Surprise gift and fruit basket
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required


Caprice Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The RIU Caprice Wedding Package is Riu’s most extravagant, elegant and complete option. Created for those who desire an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime event. The Caprice package provides an endless number of extraordinary details and amenities to ensure that your dream of a fairy-tale wedding truly does come true.
  • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
  • Caprice decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
  • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
  • Two rose petals bags
  • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
  • Twenty four color photographs
  • Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants
  • Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests
  • Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)
  • Natural or Chocolate body exfoliation for the bride and groom
  • Aromatherapy massage for the bride and groom
  • Deep-tissue or Lomi Lomi massage for the groom
  • Manicure, pedicure and hairstyle for the bride
  • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
  • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
  • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
  • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
  • Surprise gift and fruit basket
  • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
  • Witnesses if required


Important Information
  • Additional services including additional decorations, floral arrangements, food and beverages and live music can be added; prices vary.
  • Room upgrades are to the next level above your booked room, however upgrades are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  • In order to have a wedding at Riu Hotels & Resorts, the couple and at least 80 percent of the total number of wedding guests must stay at the hotel where the wedding will be performed, otherwise it will be canceled. This is a strict RIU policy.
  • Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Honeymoon Inclusions
  • Surprise welcome gift in room
  • Small bottle of rum
  • King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
  • Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
  • $35 USD SPA Credit in a selected couples massage for two (50 min), per couple per stay. Does not apply with other promotions and discounts.
  • Children's Activity Program (Kids Club)
  • Children's Play Area
  • Game Room/Arcade
  • Teen Club
  • Babysitting Services Available