Riu Bambu

The short version

Riu Bambu is a family resort that opens straight onto Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana, and it suits a trip where the ages run from small children to teenagers. Younger kids get the RIU Land club and a children's pool with slides, teens have the RIU4U program, and everyone has access to the Splash Water World water park. Six restaurants, five bars and a nightclub give the adults plenty of choice too.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Big-resort variety

Good to know

• A family resort with direct access to Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana.
• Six restaurants, from the main buffet to Mexican, Asian, Italian, Spanish and steakhouse options, plus five bars, all on a 24-hour all-inclusive plan.
• The amenity list shows four outdoor pools and two children's pools, one of them with slides.
• Children have the RIU Land kids' club, teenagers have the RIU4U program, and full access to the Splash Water World water park is included in your stay.
• Also on the list: a spa, a gym, a tennis court with sea views, a nightclub and weddings.