Activities and Recreation at Riu Palace Macao

Riu Palace Macao Activities and Recreation

 

If you want a place to enjoy a tropical island setting and lots of fun things to do, you'll love the Riu Palace Macao. The amenities at this hotel support several fun and interesting forms of recreation, so you can have an active vacation in a relaxed setting.

Water and Fitness

While everyone's vacation goals are different, the Dominican Republic has all of the activities and attractions travelers are looking for. A visit to the hotel's pool might not be of crucial importance although it provides an excellent way to spend part of the day.

Many vacationers keep their health in mind, even while on vacation. During your vacation, your exercise routine can continue as scheduled considering there is exercise equipment available.

Tennis

Although tennis is offered at the hotel, it isn't highly rated in this category. The hotel has 400 rooms and 4 courts. This works out to an average of approximately 240 guests per tennis court, which is not as favorable as some hotels. Vacationers will have some chances to play, but during the high season you may have to find a better time for you match, like when most other guests are enjoying the beach. The hotel doesn't have a lit court, so if you want to play it will have to be during the daylight hours.

If you're a tennis enthusiast you might want to compare this hotel to others that also offer tennis – especially those with high ratings for tennis. A couple of other hotels worth considering include Casa de Campo and Barcel� B�varo Palace.

Golf

Although the Riu Palace Macao doesn't have its own course, if golf is on your list of things to do, the hotel can help arrange for you to play golf at a local course. The closest course is Bavaro, located 10.2 miles to the northwest of the Riu Palace Macao.

Watersports

A vacation to the Dominican Republic can be a good time to try out a new recreational sport. The hotel offers a number of different options, so you can be sure to find an aquatic activity you enjoy, even if you're a novice. The following chart indicates which watersports are available at the Riu Palace Macao:

Watersports at Riu Palace Macao
BoatingDivingFishingKayakingParasailingWatercraftSailingSnorkelingWaterskiingWindsurfing
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If a certain watersport you're looking for isn't offered by the hotel, don't worry. It may be available at a local vendor.

Family Activities

Vacationers traveling with children are more than welcome to stay at the Riu Palace Macao, but there aren't a lot of children's amenities. Considering the relative dearth of family amenities at this hotel, guests who are traveling with children should think carefully about their priorities and weigh their other options before making a final decision. Toward that end, you should also consider one of the hotels that is top-rated for family vacations.

Entertainment and Nightlife

Spend the day in the sun and your nights under the glow of theatrical lighting; it's an easy option since the Riu Palace Macao offers live entertainment. Though scheduling can vary, the hotel provides multiple venues where guests can sip an ice cold drink. Live entertainment is typically available 1 day a week. Of course, the frequency can sometimes vary seasonally. If you want to know the entertainment schedule so you can know exactly what to expect. If this hotel doesn't have entertainment which interests you, you can check out the nightlife choices at some other hotels shown in the following chart:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife
HotelNumber of BarsLive EntertainmentDistanceDirection
Riu Naiboa 2 check 0.1 mi. N
Riu Taino 3 check 0.1 mi. N
Riu Melao 2 check 0.1 mi. N
Ocean Bavaro Spa & Beach Resort 5 check 0.1 mi. NE
Punta Cana Resort & Club 5 check 1.0 mi. SE
Paradisus Punta Cana 4 check 1.0 mi. SW
ClubHotel Riu Bambu 3 check 13.2 mi. NW
Melia Caribe Tropical 6 check 14.3 mi. NW
Grand Flamenco Punta Cana by Occidental 6 check 15.2 mi. NW
Hotel Catalonia B�varo Resort 5 check 16.9 mi. NW

For some fun and gaming, you can also check out the hotel's casino, where you can try to be the next big winner.

Spa

This hotel is special, in that it is one of the only hotels in the Dominican Republic that has a spa, enabling guests of the hotel to truly relax. The chart below has a list of some of the services available at the spa:

Spa Amenities at the Riu Palace Macao
SaunaSteam RoomMassageFacial/MudwrapWhirlpool
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Other Recreation

Horseback riding is another activity this hotel offers. Many people visiting the Dominican Republic find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day. Another relaxing option is to spend some time in the hotel's beauty salon. The salon offers a great way to feel pampered, or an easy way to get ready for a wonderful evening. Whatever your reasons, a visit to the hotel's salon can be a wonderful part of your vacation.

No matter where you go in the Dominican Republic you'll find plenty to see and do, so you don't have to feel limited to the specific activities the hotel offers on its property. From a lazy afternoon spent boating or sailing, to a few hours learning about the rich local culture, each traveler can plan his or her own perfect vacation.


 
 
 
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