Overview
Riu Republica - All Inclusive
Carr. El Macao - Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
This recently built, modern adults only hotel in Punta Cana has opened in June 2016. It offers 24h All Inclusive and is located on beautiful, white-sandy Arena Gorda beach. With the inauguration of the hotel extension in November 2017 there are new restaurants: Olé, Indian, second Kulinarium, second main restaurant, Jerk grill, new bars, new pools and a Splash Water World with 4 slides. Riu Republica is set on Arena Gorda Beach along the Atlantic Ocean, this upscale all-inclusive resort for adults is 3 km from Punta Blanca Golf & Beach Club and 28 km from Punta Cana International Airport. With bright, marine-themed decor, the over 1,000 rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minibars and coffeemakers, plus balconies or terraces; some have ocean views. Suites add living areas. In addition to meals and drinks, use of 8 pools and a gym, and access to water sports and beach volleyball are included. There are 9 restaurants and 10 bars (some swim-up), plus a nightclub. There's a spa and direct beach access.
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Weddings
Riu Republica Wedding Packages
Riu Hotels & Resorts offers a variety of wedding packages to Say I do in paradise - from a Free Riu Wedding Package to an extravaganza of a Riu Caprice Wedding Package. Select your Riu wedding and make it your own. Riu offers three different types of ceremonies including Civil, Symbolic & Renewal of Vows.
Free Riu Wedding Package
Free Riu Wedding - Complimentary with 5 rooms or more booked with a minimum of 3 nights.
Minister or Judge Fees & Documentation are not included and must be covered by the couple upon arrival. The wedding couple and 80 percent of the total number of guests must stay at the Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed.
- Surprise gift for wedding couple.
- Wedding Planner to assist you in your special day.
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location.
- Bouquet and Matching Boutonniere.
- Recorded Music during the ceremony.
- Semi-private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants.
- Wedding cake.
- Sparkling wine for the first toast to the Newlyweds. (10 people)
- Romantic decoration in the room for the wedding couple.
- Surprise spa gift
Riu Classic Wedding Package
Riu Classic Wedding - Civil Ceremony $1,699.00 & Religious Ceremony or Renewal of Vows $1,499.00
Available for up to 18 people (Additional guests allowed with an extra charge).
Classic Wedding Package provides you the opportunity to create a simple, yet elegant wedding. You will feel in Paradise, surrounded of beauty and attentions. Just you and your partner.
- Wedding coordinator
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet
- Matching boutonniere
- Recorded music during the ceremony
- Semiprivate dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (just for the couple)
- Wedding cake (just for the couple)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast (just for the couple)
- Special decoration in the room
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge service
- Marriage Certificate
- Spa Surprise gift
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
Riu Royal Wedding Package
Riu Royal Wedding - Riu Royal Wedding - Civil Ceremony $2,799.00 & Religious Ceremony or Renewal of Vows $2,499.00
Available for up to 20 people. Additional persons have an extra cost.
Royal Wedding Package 2020, 2021 is the perfect balance between simplicity and extravagance, intended to make your special day perfect in every way.
- Wedding coordinator
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet
- Matching boutonniere
- Recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (20 people)
- Wedding cake (20 people)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast only (20 people)
- Special decoration in the room
- Witnesses if required Minister/Judge service
- Marriage Certificate
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category (Subject to availability upon arrival. Except Jacuzzi Suites)
- RIU T-Shirts for the Wedding Couple
- Surprise gift
- Romantic Massage for the Wedding Couple (20 min)
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the guests (only if reserved online at
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Riu Caprice Wedding Package
Riu Caprice Wedding - Civil Ceremony $3,799.00 and Religious Ceremony or Renewal of Vows $3,499.00
Available for up to 40 people. Additional persons have an extra cost.
The Riu Caprice all inclusive Wedding Package an extravagant, elegant and the most complete Riu Hotels & Resorts option. Created for those who desire an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime event.
- Wedding coordinator
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet
- Matching boutonniere
- Recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (40 people)
- Wedding cake (40 people)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast (40 people)
- Special decoration in the room
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge service
- Marriage Certificate
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, subject to availability upon arrival (except Jacuzzi Suites)
- RIU T-Shirts for the Wedding Couple
- Surprise gift
- Romantic Massage for the Wedding Couple (50 min)
- Hairstyle for one member of the Wedding Couple
- Manicure for one member of the Wedding Couple
- Pedicure for one member of the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the guests (only if reserved online at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) - Late check out for the Wedding Couple (subject to availability)
- Breakfast in bed the morning after the Wedding
- Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
- Two bags of petals
Riu Indulgence Wedding Package
Riu Caprice Wedding - Civil Ceremony $4,899.00 and Religious Ceremony or Renewal of Vows $4,699.00
Available for up to 20 people. Additional persons have an extra cost.
Indulgence Wedding Package is Riu latest and most innovative option created for couples dreaming to immerse in each moment on such a special day in absolute tranquility and intimacy. Available exclusively at our RIU Palace Resorts.
- Wedding coordinator services
- Witnesses if required
- Minister/Judge services
- Marriage Certificate
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet with gorgeous flowers for the bride
- Matching boutonniere for the groom
- Recorded beautiful music during the ceremony
- Semiprivate dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (20 people)
- Splendid wedding cake (20 people)
- Sparkling wine during the main toast to celebrate the blessing (20 people)
- Two bags of petals
- Surprise gift for the Wedding Couple
- Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
- Complimentary room upgrade to the next category, (subject to availability upon arrival except Jacuzzi Suites)
- Late check out for the wedding couple (subject to availability)
- Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- Matching RIU T-Shirts for the Wedding Couple
- Aromatherapy for the Wedding Couple (50 min)
- Moisturizing facial for the Wedding Couple (50 min)
- Exfoliation for the Wedding Couple (25 min)
- Romantic massage for the Wedding Couple (25 min)
- Spa manicure for one member of the Wedding Couple (60 min)
- Spa pedicure for the Wedding Couple (60 min)
- Hairstyle for one member of the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the Wedding Couple
- 10% discount in all Spa treatments for the guests (only available if reserved online at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) - Rehearsal cocktail the night before the wedding
- Romantic dinner for the Wedding Couple
- Slippers (Mr. & Mrs.)
- Framed picture
Group Incentives
Riu Palace Punta Cana Wedding Group Benefits
RIU Hotels recognizes a group only when there is a minimum of 10 rooms or more traveling together. Prefer to save your complimentary room for later? Get a Certificate for each room earned and come back to visit Palace within 24 months of your wedding date.
Complimentary Nights
1 Complimentary person for every 5 paid (6th person free).
Note: We, Vacations For Less, Inc. is responsible for refunding group for complimentary nights once their wedding benefits are determined by hotel after receiving final rooming list.
Upgrades
1 Complimentary room upgrade for every 10th room booked (to next room category up).
Private Functions
Semi-Private group dinner (maximum 40 people).
Additional Benefits
1 Fruit Basket & Wine in room on arrival for 1 VIP.
A group booking of 10 rooms or more, with a minimum of 3 nights is required to obtain the wedding benefits outlined. The free rooms earned are based on the average stay and room category of the group. All reservations must be booked within the wedding group contract. Any upgrades must be used during the wedding and there is no cash reimbursement if unused. Other restrictions may apply.