The first of the RIU resorts to be established in Puerto Plata, RIU Merengue’s tropical foliage provides a lush backdrop for shady beachfront palapas offering respite from the sun. A customer favorite.

“The RIU resorts offer a lot of extras and the Merengue is no exception. I really liked this resort and found it to be very unique and personal. The staff were awesome – very welcoming and friendly – and it seemed that the entertainment had no end. I also loved the Caribbean Street which connects the three RIU properties in the area and offers weekly Mardi Gras parades, shops and entertainment.”

— Tina Baldwin, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sydney, NS
 

Accommodations: 544 rooms are located close to the beach Hotel room: Air-conditioning, 2 ¾ beds, phone, satellite TV, full bathroom, stocked mini-bar & liquor dispenser, in-room safe, radio alarm clock, balcony What’s included: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, a la carte dining at 2 specialty

restaurants, 24- hour bar and snack service at RIU Bachata, domestic drinks (10 a.m. to midnight), Jacuzzi, theme night dinners, non-motorized water sports, scuba lesson in the pool, lit tennis, fitness centre, volleyball, darts, aerobics, table tennis, daily activities, nightly entertainment, full exchange privileges at all Puerto Plata RIU properties (dinner restaurants excluded)

Little Extras: Casino at RIU Bachata, spa, gift shops, medical services, Caribbean Street with shops, beauty salon, Internet access Just for kids: Kids club (ages 4 – 12), mini-disco, kids pool section, water sports centre Good to know: Dress code in effect and reservations required at specialty restaurants

An Inside Look Extra, extra! The rooms not only have mini-bars, which are replenished daily, they also have liquor dispensers containing four different kids of liquor … not that we “need” this extra feature, but it is rather neat!