We were lucky enough to book a 10 night break arriving on 26th April 2008, allocated on arrival, either the Riu Merengue or the Riu Mambo, we were lucky enough to be staying at the Riu Mambo!! Check in - was not the quickest or best (which I think is the only minor niggle we can think of for the... more

My husband and I stayed at the Riu Mambo 05/07/08 -05/12/08 and had a wonderful time. Of course reviews vary and I kind of saw it for what it was with the 'complainers' before we left. First off, we are in our late 30's and not party animals, so the Mambo suited us best because it is more calm and... more

We are just back from a four night stay at the Riu Mambo (we also stayed for four nights in Feb. '08) and it was extremely relaxing and refreshing and everything we had hoped for. I had contacted reception prior to our arrival w/ several special requests (for a particular location, extra water stocked in fridge due to medical condition... more

First I would like to note that some of the reviews you read here are absolutely terrifying. I didn't know what to expect when we got there but very soon after arrival, all worries were put to rest. I CAN NOT WAIT TO GO BACK!!!! My boyfriend and I went away for the sole reason to relax so I can... more

Stayed at this resort from April 30th until May 7th. I can't emphasize how clean this resort was. Absolutely spotless! The employees take great pride in the resort and work very hard. The Mambo was quite quiet as compared with the other two, but that was very nice. Never many lines for food or drink, which were both very good.... more

It's been a month today that I was at the RIU Mambo Resort (April 9th - April 17th 2008) I miss it. I'm always looking at my watch wondering what's happening at the resort. It was a wonderful time. It's great having all three resorts together. You can go and enjoy entertainment and various meals at all three resorts. Nice... more

just a few handy tips which will help you choose the mambo out of the 3 hotels which you use . to start with- the hotel is so clean! everytime you come out of the toilet or going into food area you have a disinfectant for your hands which is fantastic -you get alot of outbreaks normally in areas like... more

we stayed at the riu last november, we had a great time the staff were friendly and the hotel was spotless. the food is the best we have had in the dominican and we have been there 4 times now in different hotels, we had such a great holiday we have booked to go back there in november and we... more

My sister (18), her boyfriend (19), my husband (30), and I (27) stayed at Riu Mambo from April 17-24. First of all, I must say that I was FREAKING out because of the weather reports for Puerto Plata just before we left. There was supposed to be rain every single day, but guess what! The only rain we encountered was... more