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Riu Republica

Arena Gorda beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Adults only 18+
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The short version

Friends traveling together and couples who like a lively resort should put Riu Republica on the list. The whole property is adults-only, with eight pools, three of them with swim-up bars, its own Splash Water World water park on site and RIU Party events. Eleven restaurants and ten bars, including a jerk station on the beach, give you a wide spread of places to eat and drink. There is also a nightclub and the Renova Spa.

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Good to know

  • RIU's official page describes the resort as entirely adults-only.
  • RIU's FAQ counts 11 restaurants and 10 bars, among them two buffets, an Asian restaurant, a steakhouse and a jerk station on the beach.
  • Eight pools in total: five outdoor pools plus three with swim-up bars.
  • The resort has its own Splash Water World water park on site and hosts RIU Party events.
  • About 28 km from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

Before you book

  • Riu Republica is on RIU's adults-only list, and RIU's general minimum age for those hotels is 18.
  • The diving school is not part of the all-inclusive plan. It is an added extra.

Quick answers

Questions about Riu Republica

Is Riu Republica adults-only?

Yes. The official page describes the resort as entirely adults-only. Riu Republica is on RIU's adults-only list, and RIU's general minimum age for those hotels is 18.

Does Riu Republica have a water park?

Yes. It has its own Splash Water World water park on site, along with eight pools, three of which have swim-up bars.

Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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