Riu Naiboa
An introduction to Riu Naiboa
When it came to choosing a location for the Naiboa, Riu certainly knew what they were doing. They set it a little way back from the 14-mile stretch of sand, to give the place a lost-in-paradise feel. But that said, it’s still just a five-minute walk down the resort’s shopping hub, Caribbean Street, to get to the beach.
The hotel itself is a small four-storey number that’s virtually hidden behind a screen of palm trees. And taking pride of place in the middle of the garden is a massive lagoon pool. As the biggest and best pool in the whole of Riu Resort Bavaro, it deserves plenty of praise. Cue tiny islands, a waterfall and a vast terrace freckled with palm-thatch parasols. There’s even a whirlpool bath tucked among the foliage. It’s the epitome of tropical chic and comes with a poolside restaurant-come-bar, too.
As far as restaurants go, there’s the main restaurant, Cohiba, where international buffets, themed evenings and on-the-spot cooking stations come in colonial-style surroundings. And La Bachata poolside restaurant which offers al fresco meals with a side-order of thatching, flowers and, of course, pool views.
Inside they’ve kept things simple. The lobby is kept cool with peaches and cream paintwork, tiled floors and ceiling fans. Meanwhile the bedrooms are classic colonial. Think white wicker chairs, dark wood furniture and a palette of cream and green. Extras like satellite TVs and minibars add nice touches to an otherwise minimalist space.
On the activities front, Riu Naiboa pulls out all the stops. Cue sports ranging from tennis and volleyball to scuba diving lessons in the pool. Watersports down on the beach. And an entertainment team that lays on aerobics, dance classes and competitions – not to mention cabaret shows to give the West End a run for its money.
Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…
- 33-inch seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
- Comfy leather seats
- Cutting-edge seatback entertainment
*Source: BATA website, September 2008
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Riu Naiboa reviews - what customers thought
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Based on 15 reviews
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Latest Thomson Reviews
Written on 01/05/2009, Anonymous said...
Very relaxing holiday. If you wanted to join in with the activities then its there for you as well as just relaxing if thats what you want. The only downside to this hotel is that the air-conditioning wasnt working, so the entertainment room was far... more on this review
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Riu Naiboa details
Hotel features
Swimming pool
- Swimming pool with small waterfall
- Sun terrace
- Sun beds with complimentary pool towels and sun umbrellas
- Gardens
Meals
- Main restaurant serving international buffet
- Italian restaurant
- Themed buffet twice a week
- Lounge Bar
- Lounge
- Pool restaurant
- Disco within complex
Entertainment
- Nightly shows throughout complex in entertainment area
- Your All Inclusive package includes entry to Pacha disco and 18+ years on Caribbean Street - excludes special evenings
Activities
- Gym in Caribbean Street
- Aerobics and aqua aerobics
- Daytime tennis
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking
- Scuba diving lesson in pool - 1 per week
- Snorkelling equipment
- Daytime activity programme including sports, dance classes
- Table tennis
- Darts
Exclusivity
Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK
All inclusive
- Full board, restrictions will apply
- 24-hour snacks and drinks in resort
- Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, restrictions will apply
- Activities as listed
- Entertainment as listed
- Other facilities as indicated
- Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide
Location
Location
- Close to Bavaro Beach
- In Riu Complex
Transfers
Around 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes from Punta Cana or 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes from La Romana.
Room facilities
Room facilities
- 1 single and 1 double bed
- Telephone
- Satellite TV
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Air-conditioning
- Optics
No. of rooms
362
No. of lifts
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Other facilities
- Sauna and whirlpool bath
- The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
- Spa with beauty treatments and massages at the Caribbean Street
- Money exchange service
- Internet access
Other useful information
Official rating
4 star
Travel Advisor
You get all the great benefits of Thomson 24/7 plus a Holiday Advisor will regularly call in to your accommodation.
Extra local charges
Some facilities may incur extra local charges
Thomson resort service
Web codes
- Quick web search code: MNH
- Quick web search code: RNH
Photos of Riu Naiboa
Riu Naiboa photo 1, Riu Naiboa photo 2, Standard room, Pool restaurant and bar., Riu Naiboa photo 5, Riu Naiboa photo 6, Riu Naiboa photo 7, Main International buffet restaurant., Riu Naiboa photo 9, Reception, Riu Naiboa photo 11, Riu Naiboa photo 12, Riu Naiboa photo 13, Riu Naiboa photo 14, Shops, Riu Naiboa photo 16, Riu Naiboa photo 17, Riu Naiboa photo 18, Riu Naiboa photo 19
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