We just returned from the Mambo last night. I've been all over the Carribean but this was my first time to the DR. We researched the resorts extensively over the net, etc. and booked this one for the price. You can use all three RIU's resorts and they are side by side. I'm more adventurous and rented a car, but... more

i have just returned from the mambo so will give u the good bits 1st and if i can think of anything bad about it. that can come last most important things 1st FOOD BREAKFAST loads of hot and cold food to choose from LUNCH/SNACK BAR about 10 choices of salad dishes/vegatables to choose from wih cold meats as well,... more

My family (husband and 13yr old son) stayed for two weeks at the end of May. We had never visited the Dominican Republic before and were a little aprehensive. I'd checked the weather reports for weeks and they said it was raining and thuderstorms all the time. While we were there it rained for one full day and occasionally in... more

We stayed with a party of 16 at this resort for 3 weeks over xmas and we were married on the 26/12/07, the hotel staff who were involved with my wedding gave 101% service for our entire stay. The rooms. We were upgraded to a suit at no extra charge and the whole party were in rooms close to ours,... more

I spent two weeks in the riu mambo with my sister(we are in our 50s) and my parents in their late 70s my mother is disabled, The hotel was wheelchair friendly. we had a fantastic time, there was no pressure to join in activities, the food was outstanding!!!!!. The whole place was very clean There was always a maid with... more

Riu Mambo was great! We stayed there from 06/12/2008 to 06/17/2008. Great pools, excellent service, the staff is very, very helpful. They always called us back to make sure that our requests were fullfilled. We liked the food. Although a la carte restaurants did not impress us, so we prefered to go to the buffet. We did not like the... more

i thought the RIU MAMBO was a brilliant hotel and holiday and would reccomend it to anyone who is looking for a sunny holiday were you can relax or do activities. i am 18 and went on holiday with my family , my dad mam and 5 yr old brother and i had never been on a all inclusive holiday... more

A quick review but feel free to ask me questions. Rooms - not so great but you are only there to sleep. Maids did a wonderful job. Beds are uncomfortable as mentioned but after the bar you don't notice! Food- I though the buffets was better than the ala cartes. I liked breakfast the best but hubby liked dinner the... more

After spending a year alone with my husband in Iraq, all I wanted to do was sit by the pool or crystal clear, blue water on a lounge chair and veg out. This trip was nothing like that. The price of the trip was amazing. That was the deciding factor for us, $1400 for 7 nights including plane tickets. Check... more