Intimate complex located in Punta Cana, directly on Arena Gorda beach and surrounded by luxurious tropical vegetation. Here, the sun, the white sand and the transparent Caribbean waters are just the perfect complement of these modern accommodations designed for your comfort. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/hotelriumelao/hotel/1219/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:55:06 EST Main building facilities: * “El Mangle” lobby bar Other facilities: * Swimming pool (380sq meters), with children's section * Complimentary lounge chairs, towels and umbrellas by the pool area * Terrace-solarium * “La Proa” restaurant with non-smoking section * “Cocos” pool snack bar/restaurant * Miniclub * “Mediterráneo” restaurant (in the Riu Resort, next to the meeting point) At the Caribbean Street: * “Venus Spa”: Body and beauty treatments, massages (additional charge); complimentary sauna and Jacuzzi * Pizzeria, gym, hairdresser, jewelry, pharmacy, photo studio and lab, billiards, variety of shops, “Pacha” Disco * Located in Punta Cana, on Arena Gorda Beach * Complimentary lounge chairs on the beach * Within the Riu Resort, along with the hotels Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu * 1-story bungalow complex * 20,000 m2 / 24,000 sq. yards of tropical gardens * 50 km / 31 miles to Higüey * 300 m / 990 ft. to Caribbean Street * 30 km / 19 miles to Punta Cana Int'l. Airport * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners * 260 guestrooms * Bathroom * 110 V * Telephone * Central air conditioning * Ceiling fan * Mini-bar * Liquor dispenser * Satellite TV * In-room safe * Balcony or terrace * Guestrooms with bedroom and combined living/bedroom available All Inclusive features Sports and activities: * Table tennis, workout, water polo, volleyball * Gym, sauna, jacuzzi * 4 tennis courts * Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, pedaloes, body board, snorkelling equipment * 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool Entertainment: * Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (several times a week) * Daytime entertainment programme for adults (several times a week) * Live music, shows or evening programme (several times a week) * “Pacha” night club (open every night) Complimentary entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino Complimentary entrance to “Pacha” night club (excluding special evenings); drinks not included Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge): * Assorted water sports available * 18-hole golf course All Inclusive features All meals and snacks: Breakfast: * Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations * Continental breakfast/snack Lunch: * Cold and warm dishes buffet and on the spot cooking stations * Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads Dinner (“La Proa” restaurant): * Buffets and on the spot cooking stations * Special evenings: Theme buffets (twice a week) Optional dining (advanced reservation required): * Mediterranean cuisine * Grill-/Steakhouse Snacks until 02.00 a.m. For additional lunch and snacks, free choice among a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao) Beverages: * Unlimited domestic beverages (soft and alcoholic drinks) until 02.00 a.m. * Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at Riu Palace Macao) * Mini-bar and liquor dispenser re-stocking In-room safe Sports and activities: * Ping-Pong, workout, water polo, volleyball * Gym, sauna, Jacuzzi * 4 tennis courts * Windsurfing, sailing, kayaks, water bicycles, body board, snorkeling gear * 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool Entertainment: * Daytime entertainment program for children from 4 to 12 years of age (several times a week) * Daytime entertainment program for adults (daily) * Live music, shows or evening program (several times a week) * “Pacha” Disco (open every night) Entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino Entrance to “Pacha” Disco (excluding special evenings); drinks not included All accommodations, taxes and gratuities Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 260 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/hotelriumelao/hotel/1219/22/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:55:06 EST