Riu Bambu - Mold or just a bad smell

Just stay at the RUI BACHATA which is several rungs up on the comfort scale, part of the same complex of 3 resorts that use the same beach. You are allowed to use the facilities of all three resorts except food i belive.

Riu resorts

Bachata, Mambo and Merengue are on the North Coast.

Bambu, Taino, Naiboa, Palace Punta Cana and Palace Macao are all on the east coast.

Have not heard anything about mold.

Numerous reviews are availalbe here for the Bambu http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/riubambu.html

I stayed at the Riu Bambu on my very first trip to the DR. That was back in July of 2004. I didn't notice any mold in my room. But, in all of the beachfront resorts that I've been in since, I've always noticed a dampness and a smell of dampness in the rooms. I think this is just normal. So, if you've got a really bad mold allergy, I suggest that you arm yourself accordingly, regardless of the property you choose. I think it's just a question of being co-located with the water.

Good luck.

i stayed at the bambu in punta cana and loved it
i never saw or smelled any mold

I stayed at the Naiboa, it did have a damp smell. But once I informed the desk they came and freshened up the room turned the AC up and everything was ok for the rest of the 2 weeks I was there. Besides remember that when you are at these resorts you barely stay in the room.