ca n't wait, unhappy vacationers, background husband late 20 early 30 travel possible no kids hampton roads virginia, stayed riu yucatan mexican riveria familiar riu chain.and review check-in arrived immediately greeted pleasantly given sort sweet fruit juice riu palace souvenier, recieved key room 1096 went way, arrived room view balacony roof theatre not pleasant, luggage arrived 2 minutes later turned went desk request room, did n't want ocean/pool room just view concrete roof, desk person understood proceeded flip papers clipboard quickly 3 minutes said did n't avialable 2 nights later, said, continued flip clipboard 2-3 minutes tell n't going give-in gave keys room 3005. room view palm trees neighbooring riu resort fine, desk sent champagne later night trouble, tip request room prior check-in possible stay away rooms theatre resteraunt, worst rooms entire resort.room room nice clean, smelled musty odor hour went away, beds hard prepared staying riu resort, tipped maid 2 day got flowers towel animals, music using alarm clock evenings.the water pressure weak took shower 6:00 7:00 pm getting ready dinner, toilet kept running make sure handle position solve problem, ac worked great no trouble figuring out.tip bring slippers socks, no matter clean room looked felt like sand, feet wipe getting bed etc.grounds absolutely beautiful, best parts resort, clean manicured.pool large accomodate pool bar quick service drink tables sides pool, chairs available comfortably padded, lot kids playing pool relaxing beach, husband usually ended pool 5:00 sun went, tip crazy pool games fun, beer drinking contest mountain, pool games usually occur 3:00 4:00beach amazing, tons palm trees open space, husband enjoys shade like sun able sit right, tricky getting lounger come beach 11:00, trip upset, saw 2 people using 3-4 chairs wind screen hold bag 1 chair shade 1 sun, selfish given people walking searching chairs early afternoon, people throw towels come beach use, seeing couple days not shy asking people 3-4 chairs husband use extras, looked little shocked did n't deny, nicely moved room towel not beach towel took chair ends came beach day notice water warm went swimming 2-3 days, walked beach shop check riu resorts palace definately nicest beach size number palm trees.tip read review tip drink boys extra save chair day, tried, edge resort beach privacy, lot chairs close moved closer bahia principale no sitting there.food husband enjoyed food, people tired buffet staying extended period time, n't really switch menu, time got resteraunts make reservations, ate brazillian steakhouse night yummy way meat meat cooked, ordered room service breakfast requested coffee hot tea fresh fruit muffins/pastries, delivery slow taking 45 minutes order soon woke, going exersion, n't recommend, ordered 2-3 days row decided not order day actually called asked wanted room service morning pretty funny, tip eat inside buffet dinner ask marino, better personalized service inside dinning room eating outside, marino favorite waiter visited nightly tipped decorate table flowers etc.entertainment yes resort quiet 11:30 pm fine, usually bed asleep 12:30, husband loved shows fun joking manner, not broadway shows entertainers/dancers work really hard, favorite michael jackson ideal couple, just fun open mind.tip conservative small children som eo fthe costumes pretty revealing dancing provactive, not know people offended, ideal couple adult theme, know entertainment team tons fun, run games activities day long, played horseshoes volleyball, day check activity board outside theatre times.spa went inside spa did massages beach hut, spoke little english descent massages rate 6 7 10. excursion time left resort visit don lucas cigar factory short trip 1 hour total worth going like cigars, 6 7 employees rolling cigars hand 5 minute briefing gift shop visit, factory 25 minute drive resort small crowded bus.overall impression really enjoyed stay did n't want leave, happy vacationers happy resorts not picky, say needy vacationer special requests riu palace not right place, not things slower pace mexico called dominican time, riu workers eager great people tip treat, saw guests rude employees actually felt sad having people think better, kids snapping waitors sending drinks bossing recommend resort familiar riu chain european nature easy vactioners n't overly picky, feel free email additional questions,  
ca n't wait, unhappy vacationers, background husband late 20 early 30 travel possible no kids hampton roads virginia, stayed riu yucatan mexican riveria familiar riu chain.and review check-in arrived immediately greeted pleasantly given sort sweet fruit juice riu palace souvenier, recieved key room 1096 went way, arrived room view balacony roof theatre not pleasant, luggage arrived 2 minutes later turned went desk request room, did n't want ocean/pool room just view concrete roof, desk person understood proceeded flip papers clipboard quickly 3 minutes said did n't avialable 2 nights later, said, continued flip clipboard 2-3 minutes tell n't going give-in gave keys room 3005. room view palm trees neighbooring riu resort fine, desk sent champagne later night trouble, tip request room prior check-in possible stay away rooms theatre resteraunt, worst rooms entire resort.room room nice clean, smelled musty odor hour went away, beds hard prepared staying riu resort, tipped maid 2 day got flowers towel animals, music using alarm clock evenings.the water pressure weak took shower 6:00 7:00 pm getting ready dinner, toilet kept running make sure handle position solve problem, ac worked great no trouble figuring out.tip bring slippers socks, no matter clean room looked felt like sand, feet wipe getting bed etc.grounds absolutely beautiful, best parts resort, clean manicured.pool large accomodate pool bar quick service drink tables sides pool, chairs available comfortably padded, lot kids playing pool relaxing beach, husband usually ended pool 5:00 sun went, tip crazy pool games fun, beer drinking contest mountain, pool games usually occur 3:00 4:00beach amazing, tons palm trees open space, husband enjoys shade like sun able sit right, tricky getting lounger come beach 11:00, trip upset, saw 2 people using 3-4 chairs wind screen hold bag 1 chair shade 1 sun, selfish given people walking searching chairs early afternoon, people throw towels come beach use, seeing couple days not shy asking people 3-4 chairs husband use extras, looked little shocked did n't deny, nicely moved room towel not beach towel took chair ends came beach day notice water warm went swimming 2-3 days, walked beach shop check riu resorts palace definately nicest beach size number palm trees.tip read review tip drink boys extra save chair day, tried, edge resort beach privacy, lot chairs close moved closer bahia principale no sitting there.food husband enjoyed food, people tired buffet staying extended period time, n't really switch menu, time got resteraunts make reservations, ate brazillian steakhouse night yummy way meat meat cooked, ordered room service breakfast requested coffee hot tea fresh fruit muffins/pastries, delivery slow taking 45 minutes order soon woke, going exersion, n't recommend, ordered 2-3 days row decided not order day actually called asked wanted room service morning pretty funny, tip eat inside buffet dinner ask marino, better personalized service inside dinning room eating outside, marino favorite waiter visited nightly tipped decorate table flowers etc.entertainment yes resort quiet 11:30 pm fine, usually bed asleep 12:30, husband loved shows fun joking manner, not broadway shows entertainers/dancers work really hard, favorite michael jackson ideal couple, just fun open mind.tip conservative small children som eo fthe costumes pretty revealing dancing provactive, not know people offended, ideal couple adult theme, know entertainment team tons fun, run games activities day long, played horseshoes volleyball, day check activity board outside theatre times.spa went inside spa did massages beach hut, spoke little english descent massages rate 6 7 10. excursion time left resort visit don lucas cigar factory short trip 1 hour total worth going like cigars, 6 7 employees rolling cigars hand 5 minute briefing gift shop visit, factory 25 minute drive resort small crowded bus.overall impression really enjoyed stay did n't want leave, happy vacationers happy resorts not picky, say needy vacationer special requests riu palace not right place, not things slower pace mexico called dominican time, riu workers eager great people tip treat, saw guests rude employees actually felt sad having people think better, kids snapping waitors sending drinks bossing recommend resort familiar riu chain european nature easy vactioners n't overly picky, feel free email additional questions,  