Riu Republica - All Inclusive - Adults Only

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  Good party thats all. Bad smell in many places, hallway,Restaurants not very clean, same as the rooms. Food was ok.

  Good party thats all. Bad smell in many places, hallways, bathrooms, some bedrooms. Restaurants not very clean, same as the rooms. Food was ok.

  Nov 06, 2026
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  Beware! Serious A Vacation Turned Nightmare

  SERIOUS SECURITY CONCERNS – HOTEL RIU REPÚBLICA, PUNTA CANA Stay: October 29–November 2 | Room 1249 What should have been a relaxing getaway turned into one of my most disappointing hotel experiences. Unfortunately, this goes far beyond poor customer service. I have serious concerns about guest security. HOUSEKEEPING CAUGHT ON CAMERA GOING THROUGH MY BELONGINGS! During our first night, a guest staying THREE ROOMS DOWN reported missing belongings from their room, also in the 1240s. We placed the DO NOT DISTURB sign on our door. On Sunday, despite the sign, a female housekeeper knocked. Something about her behavior made me uncomfortable, so I asked for five minutes and set up a hidden camera. The following morning, during checkout, I noticed my American Airlines credit card was missing. Our airport shuttle was waiting, so I had little time to investigate. Once aboard, while searching for my card, I received a Chase fraud alert for a declined $415.55 transaction at CIGAR VAPE S*CIGAR VAPE S. I immediately reviewed the footage. It appears to show the housekeeper opening my backpack, going through my wallet, handling my American Airlines and Chase cards, and hiding my cologne behind the nightstand. (I located the cologne prior to checking out of the room as I ALWAYS check behind nightstands and under beds before checking out.) Her movements were incredibly smooth and deliberate. I questioned whether this was something she had done before. Thankfully, my travel precautions paid off: I ALWAYS lock away my credit and debit cards and NEVER leave cash in the room. Her attempt to obtain money was unsuccessful. THE DIFFERENCE IN MY SITUATION IS THAT I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE. A POTENTIAL PATTERN: After returning home, I reviewed Google, Priceline, and other reviews. One woman reported $790 missing from her room in the 1240s, and another guest reported missing underwear, glasses, and other belongings from a room in the same area. I cannot establish that the same employee was responsible, but combined with my own experience, these reports raise serious concerns. If assigned a room in the 1240–1250 range, I recommend requesting another building. OTHER DISAPPOINTMENTS: The front desk staff were extremely rude and unaccommodating. Despite repeated requests, we NEVER received drinking water and had to purchase it daily from the resort shop. Our liquor dispenser was supposed to be replenished every two days. Two bottles were empty, two nearly empty, and none were replenished despite multiple requests. CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE: Our bellman was AMAZING! Special recognition to Kimberln, who was attentive, personable, and an absolute breath of fresh air. He deserved every single tip we gave him! The restaurant staff, bartenders, waitresses, waiters, and pool staff were also phenomenal. MY FINAL WARNING: I have submitted a FORMAL COMPLAINT TO RIU CORPORATE, including the surveillance footage. I've also shared it on Facebook and TikTok so prospective guests can see what happened. I am NOT looking for a generic apology, scripted response, or damage control. My purpose is to inform the public, so travelers can make informed decisions before spending their hard-earned money here. I firmly believe management should be aware of these security concerns. Other guests may have reported missing belongings without being able to establish what happened. I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE. I attempted to upload the surveillance footage directly to this review; however, the file size exceeded the platform's upload limit. Guests should never have to question whether their belongings are safe inside their hotel rooms. RIU REPÚBLICA HAS LOST MY TRUST. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESORT. BOOK WITH CAUTION!

  Nov 05, 2026
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  Love this Resort!!!

  Love this resort. Definitely a party resort but there were tons of quiet spots and areas. The food options were decent, I could always find something to eat and loved that the other feature restaurants didn’t require reservations. Didn’t get into the steakhouse but was presently surprised with the food.

  Nov 04, 2026
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  Fantastic time!

  Once again had a great time in the DR, the hotel was great! The people are all so fantastic. Deff going bact to the Dr for some more vacations

  Nov 03, 2026
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  Extremely Disappointing – A Complete Waste of Money! NEVER Again!

  Our stay at RIU Republica in Punta Cana was extremely disappointing. The resort is outdated, unkempt, poorly maintained, and nowhere near the standard we expected. Although the front desk staff were wonderful and check-in was easy, the airport transfer took far too long due to multiple hotel stops. We also had to carry our own luggage to our room, and only one elevator was working. Our room had rust throughout the bathroom, shower, and closet doors, stained bedsheets, and unpleasant-smelling water. On day three, we had no hot water, and maintenance never showed up despite being notified. Housekeeping was excellent for the first couple of days, but afterward, the floors weren’t even mopped unless we specifically requested it. The minibar was rarely restocked, and requests through the app took hours. The resort grounds were equally disappointing. On our first morning walking to the gym, we found a USED CONDOM lying on the ground! Absolutely disgusting. The gym equipment was broken, the treadmills were rusted, and the facility was overcrowded. Breakfast was one of the few highlights, thanks especially to Matias, a wonderful staff member in the breakfast area. The food was good, although repetitive, and the mimosas were a nice touch. Yuma at the pool bar was absolutely amazing and entertaining, but the same 70s, 80s, and 90s music played repeatedly. There was also no nightly entertainment, which was surprising for an adults-only resort. The jerk chicken near the beach was delicious, but dinner selections were disappointing and the restaurants overcrowded. The so-called sports bar served cold, pre-wrapped hamburgers and hotdogs. Another guest even told us she found glass in her hamburger! If you’re expecting a peaceful, relaxing, mature adults-only atmosphere, LOOK ELSEWHERE! This resort caters to a younger party crowd. We even witnessed someone vomiting on the grass near the palm trees. While a few staff members genuinely made an effort, they cannot compensate for the resort’s poor cleanliness, lack of maintenance, disappointing food, and overall atmosphere. We would NEVER recommend RIU Republica, nor would we EVER return. This vacation was a complete waste of money, and our biggest regret was not spending the additional $1,000 to stay at a proper five-star resort. We certainly learned our lesson. Save your money and book somewhere else!

  Nov 01, 2026