Hotel Riu Bambu - All Inclusive

“Don’t listen to bad reviews ! All 19 of us had a ball.”

We travelled as a party of 19 to celebrate big birthdays. We was a little worried after reading reviews but I’ll give a honest review on our stay. Airport: waited over 1 and half hours for bags off plane- it was very busy and not well organised.My husband’s case was open when came of belt and had l… more

We travelled as a party of 19 to celebrate big birthdays. We was a little worried after reading reviews but I’ll give a honest review on our stay. Airport: waited over 1 and half hours for bags off plane- it was very busy and not well organised.My husband’s case was open when came of belt and had lock broken off and had been searched. I wasn’t bothered about that if they felt the need to search the case but at least put a sticker on it or put it back the way it was when leaving Manchester. Everything opened and case a mess- nothing missing though. Transfer was half hour or so to Riu Bambu Check in was very slow and after a 8hr flight 2 hrs in airport and a transfer it was a little frustrating. Complex: is huge and number on blocks for rooms very confusing. I had asked several times via email & via tui to all be placed close to each other as we were a big family travelling together. This did not happen we were all spread along the resort. The main pool was lovely (near towel guy) we spent most days there. The swim up bar was questionable- wasn’t very clean we only ventured once into that until a nail floated past followed by questionable fluid we left that pool. The Tui pool was quieter than main pool and right near beach so a slight breeze. However the pool its self needs some repair - tiles were missing on the beds in pool and pool itself. The Tui bar was where we spent most our time at night as a family. “Louie” (bar man) was fabulous and really joined in with us as a family travelling together making our evenings fun. Evening entertainment was okay, we didn’t spend much time in that area but when we did we enjoyed the show- micheal Jackson and the Diva show was good. Food is as all inclusive is- but lots and lots of variety. It’s missing a kids section- we travelled with a 3yr old but not much for him other than pizza and hotdogs. Staff were lovely - in restaurants and bars We had no issues getting a table for all 19of us when we ate together they were very attentive we did tip well as a group. While there my daughter and her boyfriend got engaged and the staff in restaurant at very short notice came over with a drum and sang and gave them a cake with candle it was lovely. Breakfast was amazing - I love a holiday breakfast. Rooms were basic but had everything we needed including iron and ironing board. Beds comfy and using the app we restocked fridge when needed. Rooms clean, all areas of complex clean. Gutted about the seaweed on the beach.

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“Good, but there is space for improvements”

While the resort is beautiful, the rooms, however, need renovation. I could see some water damage on the walls that was painted over and the air conditioning in my room smelled musky, mouldy. I could not leave it on for the whole time I was there. The food was also good, but the chicken and the bee… more

While the resort is beautiful, the rooms, however, need renovation. I could see some water damage on the walls that was painted over and the air conditioning in my room smelled musky, mouldy. I could not leave it on for the whole time I was there. The food was also good, but the chicken and the beef were dry most of the time. There were more sea weeds on the beach that I have ever seen in my life. I saw 2 tractors going by twice. Not enough to put a dent in it. After a few days (because the water kept bringing more and more), the width of the sea weed on the beach was 2 metres wide. It was very unpleasant to walk on it to get to the ocean. An over all good experience.

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“Beautiful Property, Decent Food, and Helpful Tips for Future Guests”

I had a great time at the Riu Bambu and thought the resort was beautiful. The food was decent (7/10) but could be hit or miss depending on the restaurant, and some dining options closed earlier than expected. My room was very far from the main resort area, and I think transportation should be avail… more

I had a great time at the Riu Bambu and thought the resort was beautiful. The food was decent (7/10) but could be hit or miss depending on the restaurant, and some dining options closed earlier than expected. My room was very far from the main resort area, and I think transportation should be available for guests staying farther out. The room was also extremely cold, the thermostat was difficult to use, and there wasn’t much air circulation, so I would avoid a lower-level room if possible. One downside was the Disco Pacha club, which was quite far from the resort and had a strong unpleasant odor, so I ended up leaving early. A word of caution: be careful with the people on the beach offering photos with monkeys and other animals. They put the animals on me and started taking pictures with my phone, then tried to charge far more than expected. Agree on a price beforehand if you choose to participate. Despite a few issues, I enjoyed my stay and would rate my overall experience an 8.5/10.

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“Lovely property right on the beach but……….”

A lovely big hotel with plenty of pools to choose from with no problem getting a sunbed. As for the rooms they need an update, the specialist Restaurants only open for 3 hours and you can’t reserve. So you need to queue up whichv are very long.we got refused after being in the queue for 40 mins!!!!… more

A lovely big hotel with plenty of pools to choose from with no problem getting a sunbed. As for the rooms they need an update, the specialist Restaurants only open for 3 hours and you can’t reserve. So you need to queue up whichv are very long.we got refused after being in the queue for 40 mins!!!! Refurbishing next year so hopefully the little niggles get sorted.

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