The seductive Clubhotel Riu Merengue lies just footsteps away from a relaxing ribbon of silky-soft ivory sands, ensuring you'll get straight into the swing of laid-back Carribean living. The gentle pace of life means days drift by with a blissful disregard for the ticking clock, perfect if you want to escape the stresses of work. Wake up to glittering sunshine streaming through your window, instead of the ugly concrete-coloured skies you're used to. Then slip on your swimsuit, slap on the suntan lotion and take your pick of two beautiful beaches.
The gorgeous pool with swishing palms and big tropical palms also provides a dreamy, peaceful setting to while away the hours. Recline on a sunlounger beneath a thatched parasol and linger over the pages of a good book safe in the knowledge that whenever you fancy you're just seconds away from a refreshing dip in the pool. There's so much to do here, it'll be amazing if you manage to fit it all in, from destressing in the sublime spa to holding on for dear life on a scream-if-you-want-to-go-faster banana boat ride. Why not battle it out on the tennis courts, get fit with an aerobics class, or have a go at windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and scuba diving. See? We mean it when we say there's never a dull moment at the Clubhotel Riu Merengue. The hotel is part of the RIU Resort, a trio of hotels nestled between the mountains and the sea, so just think of the choice open to you in this blissful haven. When you fancy a spot of retail therapy, head on down to the colourful Carribean Street - a great shopping strip shared by all the hotels - where you can buy anything from cutting edge clothes to one-off pieces of jewellery, as well as souvenirs for all the people back home.
When it comes to food, your hotel's main restaurant offers an indulgent buffet with international flavours from all over the world. In addition, there's a pool restaurant which transforms into a speciality restaurant when the evening rolls in. Remember to book this one in advance though. At the end of the day, take a look at the cocktail list in one of the hotel's three bars, catch a glitzy show of merengue dancing or show off your own moves in the resort's disco. After all that fun, relax in your room - a calm oasis of comfort and style.
Review by sue elson from bristol on April 27, 2008 for stay during April, 2008.
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Tour Operator/Travel Provider: first choice
riu merengue is simply the best every member of the staff mak es you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble and if you could bottle the energy of the wonderfull animation team oh my god you would be rich food is great rooms are comfortable beach is great i could go on telling you how great it all is but you need to be there like i will be same time next year haste la vista i love you for free its all inclusive
Excellent
Review by Lesley Stephenson from Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk on February 13, 2008 for stay during February, 2008.
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I, and my cousin, throughly enjoyed our vacation at Riu Merengue so much, we are visiting again in November, with additional family members.
Everything and everybody was totally excellent.
I actually fell in love with the country and its amazing people.
overwhelming
Review by paula and family south wales from pontypridd on October 21, 2007 for stay during August, 2007.
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Tour Operator/Travel Provider: thomson
what a fantastic place, utter paradise and really cant find words to describe how there is such beauty on this planet . the people are the most lovely people you can meet . all i can say is go go go and,see it all for yourselves
Clare Slocombe said, "We found this place to be everything that we wanted in a holiday destination. The complex was always clean and staff were excellent.
The hotel was situated close to the beach with an excellent swimming pool, there was enough shade and open space for sunbathers and shade seekers a..." (further information on Clubhotel Riu Merengue)
Anonymous said, "This is not a new build as we were led to beleive.The hotel was taken over by First Choice in December, so it is new to First Choice. The hotel is about 12 years old & is currently being updated,but is still very shabby.
Golden Beach was highly recomended by the tour operators. We..." (further information on Clubhotel Riu Merengue)
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