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Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Accessible Property Features at This Hotel
The Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers several property accessibility features including accessible pathways, elevators, zero/sloped entry pools, accessible restaurants, accessible fitness center, and accessible meeting and event spaces.
♿ Guests requiring accessible accommodations at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana must book directly with the resort by phone. To inquire about accessible room availability, room features, or other accessibility amenities, please call 809-933-3118.
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana is an all-inclusive beachfront resort located on the white sands of Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Guests can enjoy multiple swimming pools, a variety of restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, fitness center, daily entertainment, and direct access to one of the Caribbean's most popular beaches. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or explore the surrounding area, the resort offers a classic all-inclusive vacation experience with a wide range of amenities for couples, families, and groups
Accessible Room Features Available at This Hotel
Travelers looking for wheelchair accessible hotels in Punta Cana will find that the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana offers accessible room features.
Accessible rooms at the Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana include features such as 32-inch doorways, roll-in showers, handheld shower heads, bathroom grab bars, roll-under vanities, and 60-inch turning radius space.
Accessible Room Categories
We only list room categories that have accessible versions. Displayed photos are examples and may not reflect the features of an accessible room.
Jr. Suite - Accessible
♿ Guests requiring accessible accommodations at Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana must book directly with the resort by phone. To inquire about accessible room availability, room features, or other accessibility amenities, please call 809-933-3118.
📚 Accessibility Resources
Accessibility Notes & Considerations
- RIU identifies four wheelchair-adapted Junior Suites (category SJSM), each approximately 35 m² (377 sq. ft.) and located on the first floor.
- Adapted rooms have approximately 35.4-inch (90 cm) entrance and bathroom doors and a 31.5-inch (80 cm) balcony/terrace doorway.
- The adapted bathroom includes a step-free/roll-in shower, shower grab bars, toilet grab bars, wheelchair-accessible washbasin, and a 59-inch (1.5 m) clear turning circle. RIU lists the shower entry height as approximately 0.8 inches (2 cm).
- A built-in shower seat is not provided; however, a freestanding shower stool is available on request. The adapted bathroom does not include a bathtub.
- The toilet is approximately 16.5 inches (42 cm) high, and RIU reports at least 27.6 inches (70 cm) of transfer space beside the toilet.
- Elevators are available, with approximately 35.4-inch (90 cm) doors and a depth of approximately 59.8 inches (152 cm). RIU also indicates that wheelchair or mobility scooter rental can be arranged.
- RIU states that not all public areas are wheelchair accessible; specifically, the spa requires navigating one step. Accessible toilets are available in the lobby, restaurant area, and pool area.
- At least one swimming pool is identified as accessible via a ramp with a handrail. A pool lift is not available. An accessible bathroom is located approximately 45 m (148 ft.) from the pool.
- RIU describes the surrounding area as flat and wheelchair accessible, with paved sidewalks and a paved route to the beach promenade. However, the fact sheet states that there is no paved route onto the beach/ocean and no wheelchair access to the sea.
- Accessibility information above is based on RIU's Info for Disabled Guests fact sheet, supplemented by information published on RIU Palace Punta Cana website.