ClubHotel Riu Bachata

in Bahia Maimon , Dominican Rep - Puerto Plata T rating: 4 plus

 
  • Sea views
  • Wide range of watersports
  • Speciality Italian and Grill/Steakhouse restaurants

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Situated on a stretch of golden sand, the secluded ClubHotel Riu Bachata is the perfect escape.
A cool oasis with fresh white walls and lots of space, ClubHotel Riu Bachata is one good-looking Dominican. The lobby is a prime example. All garden-frescoed ceilings and palm leaf chandeliers, it’s got a real Eden-like feel to it – you half expect to bump into Adam and Eve.

In terms of location, this place sits on Maimon Bay, just footsteps from the shore. What’s more, it has a slice of sandy beach for you to unwind on. At the watersports hut, just a 5 minute stroll from the hotel, sand-side entertainment comes in the shape of watersports like windsurfing and kayaking, and the PADI and NAUI qualified dive centre, which caters for both beginner and experienced scuba divers.

Those who prefer sand-free sunbathing are just as spoilt. Dotted among the hotel’s landscaped gardens are two pools, bordered by smart terraces with coconut-thatch parasols and cushioned sunloungers. It’s not all about down-time here though. There’s a fully-equipped fitness room on the complex as well as an entertainment team that lays on everything from volleyball and Spanish lessons to shows and live music.

On the food front, there are two elegant eateries to choose from. Take your pick from big buffets or Italian and Grill-steakhouse restaurants. The bedrooms, meanwhile, come with neutral colour schemes, satellite TVs and air-conditioning. As for where you’ll find it all, it’s just a 10-minute drive from Puerto Plata – putting a range of bars and restaurants within easy reach.

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Hotel features

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  • Top Properties - Platinum hotels have a tour operator rating of either 4 or 5, and have to score ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ with 90% or more of customers.
  • Day-before Check-in - Jump the queue with UK day-before check-in where available.
  • You'll only be entitled to all the benefits listed above if you book one of our package holidays. You'll see exactly what's included on the Options page before you book your holiday. Please see our A-Z Guide for further information.

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All Inclusive

  • 24-hour All Inclusive
  • Full Board and snacks
  • Selected local alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Activities as listed
  • Entertainment as listed
  • Other facilities as indicated
  • Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

  • Non-smoking restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Air-conditioning in evenings
  • Themed buffets twice a week
  • Maracuya pool grill/steakhouse
  • Nápoles Italian à la carte restaurant

Swimming pool

  • 2 swimming pools, 1 with adjoining whirlpool bath
  • Swim-up bar
  • Sunloungers
  • In-pool loungers
  • Parasols
  • Pool/beach towels

Entertainment

  • Lounge bar
  • Terrace bar
  • Daily live music, shows or RIU entertainment
  • Pacha Disco, open 6 nights a week 22.00-02.00 - over 18's only
  • 'El Millón' Casino

Activities

  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Gym
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Pedalos
  • Bodyboarding
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
  • Use of facilities at the Riu Merengue, excluding evening meals
  • Table tennis

For Families

  • Children's pool
  • Daytime entertainment programme for 4-7 and 8-12 years at RiuLand kids' club
  • Mini-disco every night

Facilities

  • The following are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Wi-Fi zone in the lobby - 90 minutes per day free
  • Scuba diving school - PADI and NAUI
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Body and beauty treatments
  • Hairdresser and beauty salon
  • Shops
  • Internet
  • Use of facilities at Riu Merengue, except breakfast to take out and evening meal
  • Drinks at Pacha Disco

Special Offers

Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of rum and fruit on arrival.

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

We've plotted your holiday accommodation as accurately as possible. But for some smaller hotels or villas the map may pinpoint the centre of the nearest town rather than the property itself, so make sure you read the location description too.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

  • 7-inch seatback TV with up to 10 movies – 5 each way – plus up to 7 TV channels, 10 music channels and 6 games
  • Dedicated children’s TV channels
  • 3-course meal with refreshments before landing
  • 20kg luggage allowance and 10kg for children under 2
  • Premium Club includes at least a 36-inch seat pitch, pampering goodies and a fast-track pass to the departure lounge at some airports

Only from Thomson

In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

Our rating

4 plus

Official Rating

5 Star

No. of floors

3

No. of lifts

None

No. of rooms

610

Room facilities

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Room facilities

Double rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years with 2 double beds, air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone, Wi-Fi at a charge, radio alarm clock, hairdryer and minibar with liquor dispenser. King-size beds available on request.

Room Upgrades

We also offer Junior suites.

Junior suites sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years and have an open-plan bedroom and living area.

Multi Centre Holidays

You can combine this hotel with a 1 week stay in Samana.

Location

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  • Beachfront location on the Bay of Maimon
  • Set in landscaped tropical gardens
  • 250m to watersports hut on beach
  • Separated from the ClubHotel Riu Merengue by Caribbean Street
  • 9km to Puerto Plata

Transfers

45 minutes

Your guide to Bahia Maimon, Dominican Rep - Puerto Plata

“Set on a gorgeous, award-winning beach, Bahia Maimon has all the credentials of a tropical paradise.”

The sleepy little town of Bahia Maimon offers up a quiet taste of local life. Nestled into thick palm groves on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast, it’s pure relaxation territory. Predictably, the number one attraction here is the beach. All pale sands, cobalt waters and rugged cliffs, it’s textbook Caribbean. In fact, it was even voted as one of the ten best beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. Days here revolve around the local philosophy of taking it easy – take your pick between snoozing on a sunlounger, sipping cocktails at one of the small bars or tackling the waves with a surf board. But Bahia Maimon isn’t just a one trick pony. Just around the corner from the beach is lagoon country. Dudu and Blue Lagoon are favourites with the snorkelling and scuba diving crowds thanks to their fantastically clear waters and hidden caves. Away from the waters, though, Bahia Maimon remains comfortably quiet. There are a handful of local shops, restaurants and bars dotted around, but most of the entertainment here revolves around the hotel scene. The town plays host to some glitzy all-inclusive complexes which, come nightfall, provide a flurry of West End-style shows, sequin-studded cabarets and lively discos. If you fancy getting to know the local area a bit more, though, there are plenty of gems within day-tripping distance. The Cordillera Mountains, for example, offer some great hiking complete with breathtaking views, and at least one of the tobacco and folklore museums in nearby Santiago deserves a visit – if you can drag yourself away from the beach, that is.

More on Bahia Maimon, Dominican Rep - Puerto Plata

More on Bahia Maimon, Dominican Rep - Puerto Plata

The sleepy little town of Bahia Maimon offers up a quiet taste of local life. Nestled into thick palm groves on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast, it’s pure relaxation territory. Predictably, the number one attraction here is the beach. All pale sands, cobalt waters and rugged cliffs, it’s textbook Caribbean. In fact, it was even voted as one of the ten best beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. Days here revolve around the local philosophy of taking it easy – take your pick between snoozing on a sunlounger, sipping cocktails at one of the small bars or tackling the waves with a surf board. But Bahia Maimon isn’t just a one trick pony. Just around the corner from the beach is lagoon country. Dudu and Blue Lagoon are favourites with the snorkelling and scuba diving crowds thanks to their fantastically clear waters and hidden caves. Away from the waters, though, Bahia Maimon remains comfortably quiet. There are a handful of local shops, restaurants and bars dotted around, but most of the entertainment here revolves around the hotel scene. The town plays host to some glitzy all-inclusive complexes which, come nightfall, provide a flurry of West End-style shows, sequin-studded cabarets and lively discos. If you fancy getting to know the local area a bit more, though, there are plenty of gems within day-tripping distance. The Cordillera Mountains, for example, offer some great hiking complete with breathtaking views, and at least one of the tobacco and folklore museums in nearby Santiago deserves a visit – if you can drag yourself away from the beach, that is.

Reviews

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ClubHotel Riu Bachata reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 5/5

Based on 142 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 4/5
  • Location Location: 4/5
  • Food Food: 4/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/12/2010, Anonymous said...

After a busy year we decided on a last minute holiday to the Dominican Republic. I have previously travelled with Thomson and had no complaints so checked their website for what was available. Having found what I was looking for and satisfied myself... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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Situated on a stretch of golden sand, the secluded ClubHotel Riu Bachata is the perfect escape.

A cool oasis with fresh white walls and lots of space, ClubHotel Riu Bachata is one good-looking Dominican. The lobby is a prime example. All garden-frescoed ceilings and palm leaf chandeliers, it’s got a real Eden-like feel to it – you half expect to bump into Adam and Eve.

In terms of location, this place sits on Maimon Bay, just footsteps from the shore. What’s more, it has a slice of sandy beach for you to unwind on. At the watersports hut, just a 5 minute stroll from the hotel, sand-side entertainment comes in the shape of watersports like windsurfing and kayaking, and the PADI and NAUI qualified dive centre, which caters for both beginner and experienced scuba divers.

Those who prefer sand-free sunbathing are just as spoilt. Dotted among the hotel’s landscaped gardens are two pools, bordered by smart terraces with coconut-thatch parasols and cushioned sunloungers. It’s not all about down-time here though. There’s a fully-equipped fitness room on the complex as well as an entertainment team that lays on everything from volleyball and Spanish lessons to shows and live music.

On the food front, there are two elegant eateries to choose from. Take your pick from big buffets or Italian and Grill-steakhouse restaurants. The bedrooms, meanwhile, come with neutral colour schemes, satellite TVs and air-conditioning. As for where you’ll find it all, it’s just a 10-minute drive from Puerto Plata – putting a range of bars and restaurants within easy reach.

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