We stayed at the Rui Mambo for 1 week arriving April 3rd. It was about 1/2 hour from the airport. When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by reception who had keys for travellers in envelopes, some rooms were not ready but we were able to leave our bags. They were ready within 1/2 hour, we stayed in... more

The worst thing about this hotel was the front desk. They tried to rip you off of money every chance they got. By telling you to pay $10 for an extra key to your room (who only gives out one key??) which they will tell you that you get back when you return the key only when you return the... more

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Riu Mambo in Feb 2008. To start, we were supposed to arrive on Feb 17, but American Airlines took off on the connecting flight without us, and we were stranded in Miami overnight without luggage, clothes, medicines... nothing. We had to pay for the night's hotel in Miami and called the Riu to... more

Me and my partner stayed at the Riu Mambo in March and are still amazed at how amazing it was! It exceeded all of our expectations and we couldn't recommend it more highly. Every single member of staff, from the cleaners to the animation team were fantastic and all in all they made our holiday! The Michael Jackson show is... more

fantastic holiday fully recomend it ,food fantastic staff friendly and seem very genuine weather spot on came back about a stone heavier ALL INCLUSIVE LOL will be going back more

My husband and I stayed at the Riu Mambo from March 28, 2008- April 5, 2008 and had an amazing time. Check in: The rooms are usually not ready till 3pm, but ours was ready when we arrived at the hotel (about 40 min drive from the airport) and we were able to check in right away. Room: We stayed... more

Just back from a 2 week holiday to the Riu Mambo with my 11 year old daughter. We went there 2 years ago and had a great family holiday so as this year my partner couldn't be away from work over Easter we decided to go alone as we felt very safe. The hotel is great value, excellent food -... more

This was our first trip to Dominican Rep. Travelled with husband and two teens (14 & 16) for two weeks. The staff were so kind and helpful - they all knew who belonged to which family and always watched over our children. We took several coloring books and crayons to give to a local school but ended up giving to... more

WE have just arrived back from a fabulous hotel. Not so sure about the Dominican Republic though. We booked with Thomas cook so we will start with the.... FLIGHT. Put it this way we WONT be going long haul with t/c until they greatly improve their planes! The leg room was fine. But the seats were very narrow. No where... more