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Riu Melao

Hotel Riu Melao -Opening Winter 2005/2006
Last Updated: Aug 30, 2005 8:47 AM

Hotel: Riu Melao
Chain: Riu Hotels and Resorts
Resort Area: Punta Cana

Higuey, Dominican Republic -- FACT SHEET

Hotel Riu Melao ****
Winter 2005/06
Playa Arena Gorda
Punta Cana
Higüey Dominican Republic
Location/General information

Location/General information

* Located in Punta Cana, on Arena Gorda Beach
* Complimentary lounge chairs on the beach
* Within the Riu Resort, along with the hotels Riu Palace Macao, Riu Taino, Riu Naiboa and the ClubHotel Riu Bambu
* 1-story bungalow complex
* 20,000 m2 / 24,000 sq. yards of tropical gardens

* 50 km / 31 miles to Higüey
* 300 m / 990 ft. to Caribbean Street
* 30 km / 19 miles to Punta Cana Int’l. Airport
* Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners


The Hotel offers

Main building facilities:

* “El Mangle” lobby bar



Other facilities:

* Swimming pool (380sq meters), with children’s section

* Complimentary lounge chairs, towels and umbrellas by the pool area

* Terrace-solarium

* “La Proa” restaurant with non-smoking section

* “Cocos” pool snack bar/restaurant

* Miniclub

* “Mediterráneo” restaurant (in the Riu Resort, next to the meeting point)



At the Caribbean Street:

* “Venus Spa”: Body and beauty treatments, massages (additional charge); complimentary sauna and Jacuzzi

* Pizzeria, gym, hairdresser, jewelry, pharmacy, photo studio and lab, billiards, variety of shops, “Pacha” Disco


Accommodations

* 260 guestrooms
* Bathroom
* 110 V
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning
* Ceiling fan

* Mini-bar
* Liquor dispenser
* Satellite-TV
* In-room safe
* Balcony or terrace
* Guestrooms with bedroom and combined living/bedroom available


Gastronomy

All Inclusive features
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
* Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
* Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
* Cold and warm dishes buffet and on the spot cooking stations
* Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads
Dinner (“La Proa” restaurant):
* Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
* Special evenings: Theme buffets (twice a week)

Optional dining (advanced reservation required):
* Mediterranean cuisine
* Grill-/Steakhouse
Snacks until 02.00 a.m.
For additional lunch and snacks, free choice among a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
Beverages:
* Unlimited domestic beverages (soft and alcoholic drinks) until 02.00 a.m.
* Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at Riu Palace Macao)
* Mini-bar and liquor dispenser re-stocking


Sports/Entertainment

All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
* Ping-Pong, workout, water polo, volleyball
* Gym, sauna, Jacuzzi
* 4 tennis courts
* Windsurfing, sailing, kayaks, water bicycles, body board, snorkeling gear
* 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Entertainment:
* Daytime entertainment program for children from 4 to 12 years of age (several times a week)

* Daytime entertainment program for adults (several times a week)

* Live music, shows or evening program (several times a week)

* “Pacha” Disco (open every night)

Entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Entrance to “Pacha” Disco (excluding special evenings); drinks not included



Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
* Variety of water sports available
* 18-hole golf course


All Inclusive

All Inclusive features
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
* Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
* Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
* Cold and warm dishes buffet and on the spot cooking stations
* Snacks, pizzas, pasta, fresh fruits and salads
Dinner (“La Proa” restaurant):
* Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
* Special evenings: Theme buffets (twice a week)

Optional dining (advanced reservation required):
* Mediterranean cuisine
* Grill-/Steakhouse
Snacks until 02.00 a.m.
For additional lunch and snacks, free choice among a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
Beverages:
* Unlimited domestic beverages (soft and alcoholic drinks) until 02.00 a.m.
* Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (except the bars at Riu Palace Macao)
* Mini-bar and liquor dispenser re-stocking
In-room safe

Sports and activities:
* Ping-Pong, workout, water polo, volleyball
* Gym, sauna, Jacuzzi
* 4 tennis courts
* Windsurfing, sailing, kayaks, water bicycles, body board, snorkeling gear
* 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Entertainment:
* Daytime entertainment program for children from 4 to 12 years of age (several times a week)
* Daytime entertainment program for adults (several times a week)
* Live music, shows or evening program (several times a week)
* “Pacha” Disco (open every night)
Entrance to the Riu Palace Macao Casino
Entrance to “Pacha” Disco (excluding special evenings); drinks not included

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