Dominikanische Republik ∙ Punta Cana ∙ Playa de Arena Gorda

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Location

Excellent location directly on the sea, on the famous Arena Gorda beach in an exceptional environment. The hotel is located only 28 km from Punta Cana Airport and offers its guests a spacious beach. Close to the shore lies a coral reef where diving enthusiasts and marine life admirers can pursue their favorite pastime.
Large beachfront hotel complex with multiple buildings and turquoise sea
Beach area with palm trees, sand, and a shaded gazebo by the sea

Facilities

Colorful water slide park with pool and palm trees under clear sky.
Modern restaurant with black and white checkered floor and stylish tables and chairs.
Bright restaurant with yellow walls, wooden floors, and modern furnishings.
The stylish adults-only resort shines in new splendor after a comprehensive modernization. Amidst spacious garden areas, guests can expect 1,382 comfortably furnished rooms and a Wi-Fi network accessible throughout the property. For dining, the resort offers a diverse selection, including two buffet restaurants with live cooking stations, seven à la carte restaurants with influences from Italy, India, Asia, and Spain, a steakhouse, and two upscale gourmet options ensure varied culinary experiences. For lunch, an open Jerk Grill Station complements the offerings in the outdoor area. Ten elegantly placed bars, including several swim-up options, a trendy cocktail lounge, and a 24-hour sports bar, are distributed throughout the resort. The extensive pool landscape has been redesigned and now includes nine pools, spacious sunbathing areas, and a dedicated water park with four slides. The overall picture is rounded off by a modernized lobby, shops, a photo gallery, and a club-like nighttime area with a vibrant atmosphere.

Accommodation

Double room

The bright, renovated rooms are generously sized and offer modern comfort. Amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite reception, safe, minibar, drink dispenser, coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, as well as a balcony or terrace (D/DE). Alternatively, rooms with a garden view are also available (2GD/1GD).

Modern hotel room with large bed, blue curtains, and balcony with daylight.
Modern bathroom with double sink, walk-in shower, and large mirrors.

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two queen-size beds (approx. 1.40 x 2m). When booked for 2 adults + 1/2 children or 3 adults, no extra beds will be placed in the room, meaning occupancy: 2 people per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

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All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in the buffet and specialty restaurants, national and international drinks 24 hours a day at the respective bars, drinks in the disco, snacks 24 hours a day. Sunbeds, umbrellas & beach towels at the pool & beach.

Sports included

Subject to availability: windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran, aerobics, darts, water aerobics, water polo, beach volleyball, mini-golf.
Fitness area.

Sports for a fee

Golf, diving, coastal trips by motorboat. Motorized water sports.

Wellness

Indoor pool with wellness area and large windows overlooking tropical plants
"Renova Spa" with sauna, whirlpool, and treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Varied daytime and evening entertainment program, disco, shows, and live music.
Admission to two of the "RIU Parties" (Jungle Party every Monday and Pink Party every Friday) as well as transfer to the party and drinks are included.

Hotel Service

For a fee: 24-hour medical service, fax, laundry (on request), hairdresser.

Credit Card

Mastercard, Visa, Amex.

Hotel features

  • Adults Only
  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxury travelers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the beach
  • Diving
  • Volleyball/Beach volleyball
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended hygiene concept

Note

Accessible rooms can be booked upon request (Standard Double Room/D).
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Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.
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A bracelet is required to use the All Inclusive services. Pets are not allowed. Adequate clothing is required in the à la carte restaurants. With low hotel occupancy, there may be restrictions on restaurant opening hours (main restaurant excluded) in exceptional cases.
In the Dominican Republic, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.

Seasonal information

For stays between April and December, increased occurrences of seaweed and algae may occur due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, there is often an increased presence of brown algae in the Caribbean during this period. This affects the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are of course making efforts to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with the municipal administrations. However, this requires the use of appropriate equipment, which emits a slight noise.

Country category

5 Sterne