The Riu Merengue All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, stands surrounded by mountains and 18,000 square yards of tropical vegetation. The resort is right on picturesque Bay at the Maimon, which provides a romantic and secluded setting. The Riu Merengue stands in a complex near the Riu Bachata and Riu Mambo Hotels, just 16 miles from Puerto Plata International Airport. The all-inclusive package features all meals, including full American breakfast buffets, unlimited domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, access to all bars in the complex, and restocking of guestroom minibars and liquor dispensers. The resort also features a fitness center, billiards, volleyball, tennis, snorkeling gear, watersports and scuba-diving. The package encompasses daytime entertainment for kids, entertainment for adults, entrance and drinks at Pacha Disco and entrance to Bachata's Casino.

Guests will enjoy the Riu Merenque's offerings, including lounges, restaurants with international and local cuisines, the disco, and poolside and beach bars. Fun lovers willing to venture 2,000 feet from the hotel into a cove will discover the La Vieja Tiki Bar.

Guests are close to the sights and Caribbean sounds of Puerto Plata and vibrant Caribbean Street's shops, nightclubs, cafes and Renova Spa. The Riu Merenque also offers an outdoor pool with a children's section, solarium, comedy club, drugstore, car rentals, and a tour desk where concierges can help guests plan their land and sea excursions.

The two-story resort's 532 air-conditioned guestrooms and 12 suites feature Rattan furniture, minibars, balconies, cable television, direct-dial phones, safes and liquor dispensers.

For wonderful Caribbean memories, the Riu Merengue offers moderately priced packages that will surely make ideal vacations for romantic couples and other travelers. Beginning June 29th, 2005 the hotel restaurant will allow only one seating from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM without a table reservation.

Room Types:

Suite:   Patio with two cushioned lounge chairs providing Atlantic Ocean view partially screened by trees. Bedroom with two reading chairs, dresser/desk. Living room with loveseat, wing chair, coffee table. Door between bedroom, living room. Two TVs with European/U.S. cable channels. Air conditioning plus ceiling fans. Shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet. Compact refrigerator with drink mixers, soft drinks, beer, water. Liquor dispenser with rum, vodka, gin, brandy.

Standard:   Two twin beds. Corner balcony or patio with two chairs, cocktail table. (Ocean view not guaranteed.) Dresser/desk, reading chair, cocktail table. Air conditioning plus ceiling fan. Shower/tub, hair dryer. TV with European/U.S. cable channels. Compact refrigerator with drink mixers, soft drinks, beer, water. Liquor dispenser with rum, vodka, gin, brandy.

Driving Directions: From Puerto Plata International Airport: Turn left onto Rte Puerto Plata and go past the city of Puerto Plata. Sign in for Maimon Beach at Puerto Plata, turn right to the Resort.