I returned from the Dominican Republic on the 4th October. I went with three friends for two weeks. We did not know what to expect. We had heard good reviews about the hotel. The Riu Merengue was more than good. We enjoyed the whole experience. The food was fabulous. The rooms were cleaned daily. We did not experience any cockroaches,... more

Just returned from the hotel, and enjoyed our stay. Booked & flew with First Choice, flights were great. POP airport is very small & on our return journey eating and drinking at the airport was expensive. Transfers to hotel is approx 30 mins. Was pleased with first impressions, met with non alcoholic cocktail, friendly reception staff, and bags were taken... more

We have recently returned from our second visit to the Riu Merengue, the first visit was Sept 06. Arrived at Puerto Plata with fast entry through immigration, we purchased our visa's online prior to going on holiday ,avoids the queing at the airport immigration Transfer time about 25 minutes with one drop of at the Mambo which is no more... more

I stayed at the Merengue from 9th to 23rd August for my honeymoon. We paid around £2000 for two weeks. I must admit that I was a bit dubious up front about this being ranked as a 5 star hotel. I really couldn't believe that for just £500 per week we would be getting 5 star quality; and it turns... more

I recently came back from my vacation at the Riu Merengue. We had a 4 night stay, 4 people, two rooms. Upon our arrival, the first problem we encountered with our rooms was that the AC was not working..at all! After many attempts and many phone calls, to have it fixed, they later discovered it was broken and it was... more

Having read several reviews about this hotel I was a bit doubtful as what to expect. This hotel is rated 5 star in the Riu magazine and 4 star plus with Thomas Cook, we always stay in Riu hotels and can honestly say this is neither I would rate it 3star plus at best. Having said that the hotel staff... more

Stayed at Riu Merengue 31st Aug to 14th Sept with my parents, my partner and my sister and her partner We were moved to this hotel 5 days before we were due to travel by our travel agent and reading the reviews for this hotel i was very nervous. Reports of food poisoning, ear infections, lots of bad reviews. BUT... more

Got back last week from Riu merengue with my boyfriend and it was really nice holiday. Unfortunatly we had a few days of rain from the hurricanes so i wouldn't risk going there in the hurricane season again but i think we were just unluckly. The hotel itself is lovely and there is absolutley loads to do. There are 3... more

My partner and i stayed here from 24/08/08 to 02/09/08. We booked through Portland Direct, part of Thomson and got an excellent price for a sea view suite (£1600). Flight was ok, plenty of leg room. A few weeks before we were due to arrive i emailed the Riu Merengue asking for some special towel art (see photos) for when... more