Riu Playa Blanca: Great Time !

This was our first time in Panama and at the Riu Playa Blanca. Weather was fantastic the resort was clean and staff were very hard working and very attentive. Service in the restaurants was very good. The rooms were clean, we had an issue with our lock box and the Manager came up right away to fix the problem. Food was fresh especially the seafood, steak was not on par with a good steakhouse in Canada but besides that, food and beverages were very good especially the coffee which make Tim Ho [... read more]rtons crap in comparison. The Sunwing staff were also very helpful and would definitely recommend Panama and the resort.

Riu Playa Blanca: Great resort

We had a great time at the Riu. It’s not a massive resort like others that requires a tram or walk a mile to get anywhere. The resort and beach were very clean. The best thing was the short walk to the beach from our room. It was nice not to have reservations for the restaurants. The steakhouse the best, I loved my ribeye. Also love the jungle boat tour, it was a bit of a drive to get there but totally worth it. Will definitely return!! And want to thank the bartender Donny at the swim up  [... read more]bar, always having a smile and made great surprise drinks. Lol

Riu Palace Macao: Absolutely Beautiful

The Riu Palace Macao is a beautiful hotel, from your first glimpse of the open and airy lobby until you reach your room and the views from your very private veranda. The Front Desk staff are very nice and informative and will help you with every inquiry and problem you may have during your stay. This is where you will ask for water for your room if you find there is none in your fridge. This is a quieter resort than what we are accustomed to staying at, which we really enjoyed. The shows i [... read more]n the evening are in an area that is away from the hotel far enough as to not keep you up at night if you aren't interested in being a participant. There are some activities going on around the pool during the day that you can join into and enjoy if you wish. The hotel has four a la carte dining rooms that you do not need to make a reservation at, as well as the buffet area. The food was very good at every place that we ate at during our stay. We didn't get to the steak house as it was always very full and lots of people waiting for a table, so I'm going to assume that the food is excellent there as well. The portions are big, which is great for a large appetite and also different from other a la carte resort restaurants that we have been to, you won't leave feeling hungry. The waiters are all very friendly and efficient. Some of them enjoy joking around and that's always good for a laugh. Everyone dresses up for Dinner, even at the buffet restaurant which was different for us, but I like to get dressed up so I enjoyed that as well. I noticed that there were a lot of people who liked to sit around the bar and lobby area in the evenings after Dinner and have drinks. This really isn't our thing but for those of you who enjoy socializing, you would have a good opportunity to do so at this hotel. We enjoy heading back to our hotel room and relaxing after Dinner. The rooms were very quiet and I don't think we heard our neighbours once. There is a lady who cleans your room, a gentleman who brings around the drink cart and a lady who brings towels to your room at night, as well as 24 hour room service that we tried one time. The food was good and the portions were more than what we needed. Bring lots of small bills for tipping. There is an in-room safe which is always an important safety feature for any resort. We had a bit of a problem opening it but it turns out that we had too much stuff in it and the door was being pushed out so it wouldn't open when we put in our code. So, helpful tip, don't overstuff your safe. I celebrated my 51st birthday while we were there, I had happy birthday sang to me twice, once on one of our excursions and once at the Japanese restaurant, as well as a very tasty birthday cake. The lady who made up the room decorated it, which was also a first for me. We usually travel south during mine and my spouses birthdays and this is the first time this has happened. They also gave me some gifts from the hotel. I believe a Punta Cana coffee cup, a little Riu Palace girl statue, some chocolates, a bottle of red wine, and a small bottle of mamauana alone with a birthday greeting card from the hotel. This made my day feel very special. The beach was amazing, beautiful soft white sand, gorgeous palm trees and very few beach vendors. The bar staff waited on you at the beach as well. The water was very warm and great for taking a dip. Lots of beach chairs, we never had a problem finding a place to sit back and enjoy the beach. All in all, one of the best beach experiences I've had so far at any of the resorts we've been to. If you walk way down the beach to the right of the hotel you will find a bunch of vendors, I wouldn't recommend going there. The prices were too high and they didn't really want to dicker at all. We bought a (what we were told) a hand carved wooden turtle which broke a leg in the luggage on the way home and it turned out to be cement of some kind. We are looking in to repairing it but I was very dissapointed as we paid $60 US for it. So, buyer beware. The place to pick up souvenirs is a bunch of little shops along a road just to the right of the hotel. The shop keepers are easy to dicker with and this is where we got the majority of our souvenirs. They also have a small pharmacy there for small things that you may need taken care of health wise. We didn't go to the Casino as we are not gamblers, but there is one in the hotel if that is your thing. The pools are beautiful and we did find that the beach chairs fill up faster here. We only went to the bar pool a couple of times but we enjoyed this pool very much. Something that we noticed and were happy about is that they use a heavy plastic, reusable cup for their drinks at this hotel, so no plastic garbage being thrown out. We enjoyed this resort very much, older more mature patrons made for a quieter, less party like atmosphere that we enjoyed.

Riu Reggae: Great resort!

I cannot fault the resort at all - it was a wonderful week vacation. The only thing i wasn't a huge fan of was the beach - it was very small and the water wasn't clear. The resort staff and entertainment team were awesome! The food was delicious and the rooms were great.

Riu Santa Fe: Great Fun Place

I would definitely return to and recommend this resort. If you like a quiet time or a really fun time, this is the place to go!! The resort is kept spotless and the food was fine (not spectacular but good). There are 4 parties held in a separate area that look to be a ton of fun with a foam pool and DJ etc ..... I enjoyed the swim up bar best.. enjoying the water and some different drinks and making new friends. There are also quiet areas if that's what you prefer.. I took advantage of this  [... read more]for a few days as what I was needing was some good down time. The town of Cabo is also great, with lots to see and enjoy

Riu Republica: Good Time

Overall good resort. This was my second vacation here. The service improved greatly. Good selection of alcohol, friendly staff. I found housekeeping was not quite up to par. The steak house was disappointing, great buffet selection, Jerk chicken very good. They need to improve on the beef entrees.

Riu Ocho Rios: Beautiful beach

Beach was beautiful and kept clean. Plenty of lounge chairs, never an issue finding one. Resort and rooms were pretty dated and in need of a remodel. However, the room was clean and no concerns with the housekeeping service. Food was average.

Riu Republica: Great Adult Resort

First time visitor to Rui Republica and hopefully not the last one, wife and I had a fabulous time at the resort and the weather was fantastic the hole week which helped the stay. The resort is well kept and clean throughout ,grounds are in great shape and the cleaning service in room were very good had no issues kept clean and liquor dispenser and fridge stacked daily . Restaurants were unbelievable lots to choose from and no need to make reservations other then the stake house had two seati [... read more]ng 7:30 and 8:30 first come basics other then that they all were buffet style, lots of food to chose from you wont go hungry. pools; they are plenty pool for everyone and the beach was fabulous lots of chairs and plenty shades for those who want to take a nap. Bars are everywhere you wont go thirsty lol !!! bring your own mug to save time but if you lazy they are guys servicing pool areas so you don't even have to get up for drinks. Resort is big if you are in the front its easier to get to activates and if in the back little walking required but plenty activities their also to keep you busy.

Riu Negril: Pretty good!

Our stay was pretty good! Food was good and the rooms were clean. The view was beyond beautiful! However the beach has locals on it which was neat at first until they kept trying to make us buy stuff and do not like no for a answer.. my husband and I started avoiding the beach area because how can you enjoy it when your non stop being bothered on buying something you’ve already said no to. Some of the locals were really cool and friendly.

Riu Palace Aruba: Beautiful resort

Everything is beautiful with this resort, the layout is excellent. We were very happy with our room since. We enjoyed watching the sunset every evening from our room which was a bonus. Food was very good. People working at the resort were very friendly and helpful. The only disappointing thing happened was one of us got food poisoning. We found out later at the airport that more people had gotten sick.

Riu Ocho Rios: Great resort, great people!

This is our second time to this resort and it was even better than the last time. The jerk chicken at the jerk hut is amazing. This resort is big enough but not too big. Has enough tourists to make it interesting but not too many to make it over crowded. The staff are fantastic, the food has a lot of variety and tastes great!! A la cart steak house Mammee Bay delicious!! Rooms are all basically facing the ocean so no bad rooms. Close to most major attractions even though 2 hour drive from Mo [... read more]ntego Bay airport. Entertainment so much fun!!! All in all fun, fantastic and fabulous!!

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Our Favourite

We have been twice now and love it more every time we go. Friendly staff, amazing food, clean rooms, never a complaint. We will definitely visit again sometime. So much fun !!!! Highly recommended

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Amazing stay!

First time coming since the renovation and it was fantastic. Can’t wait to come back. Food is high quality and all staff members exceeded my expectations. This hotel meets the needs of all guest types.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Beautiful resort

Love this resort. Have been 7 times. Never disappoints. You get the same great amenities every time. Everything is so close. You're in very short walking distance to the pool the beach the buffet the coffee shop and the Atlantis Hotel is 60 feet away. There are so many staff that are available to make sure you always have a drink in your hand a towel or anything that you need. I also like the fact that it's not a very far car drive from the airport.

Riu Republica: Riu Repulica

I must say that the Riu chain in Punta Cana is my Favorite . They always do a great job Thanks. I had a wonderful time everything was very well organized and local. Cabs are friendly and priced well. They will wait and not over charge. I am going to go back...

Riu Republica: Very smoky Resort.

Thecastles Feb 2, 14:47 EST I recently stayed at the Riu Republica in the Domincan Repbulic. Very nice resort. But there were a large number of smokers, and no place to go if you were a non-smoker. Good food, service, staff, nice beach. But there were a tremendous amount of smokers. Smoking was encouraged everywhere. There are ashtrays in the lobbies, bars and even in the theatre. I did see some non-smoking areas in 2 bars, but since they were surrounded by smokers, what was the point? Th [... read more]ere was smoking all over the theatre. As a result, we did not see any shows, due to the number of people vaping, and smoking cigarettes and cigars. We tried sitting in the last row outside the theatre, but it too was very smoky. Even the large buffet had a smoking section outside. In short, there was no place to go to if you were a non-smoker. Bars, lobbies, pool area, beach, theatre were full of smoke. We retreated to our room. But since the buildings are not smoke free, guests smoked on their balconies, and of course, the smoke drifted towards us. This might seem petty, but I had an operation for lung cancer a few years ago, so I don't want to be exposed to smoke. My friend quit smoking a year ago,l and was also repulsed by the amount of smoke. I guess we are too used to non-smoking public places in Canada. I think Sunwing should be aware of this and warn future clients.

Riu Republica: First time to this amazing resort.

My husband & I were very impressed with the resort. Everything was well looked after by the staff & grounds people. The staff at La Altagracia & the bar La Guira were awesome. Always happy to see you, willing to help in any way & make you feel comfortable. The beach was great & we didn't feel that we had to "fight" for a lounge.

Riu Ocho Rios: My trip with the mostest

Hi! I was travelling alone single woman and made it a point to notice details and take notes so I could write a mindful honest review because others reviews really helped me in booking my trip! Starting with booking with Trip Central Marlena was lovely to Sunwing check from home to front desk at the Riu Resort...Everyone along the way made things easy quick and done with a great attitude! The resort its self had beautiful grounds, location and beaches were divine. It's a 90 min drive with 2 st [... read more]ops at other resorts on the way so be prepared for the drive. Once arrived it's well worth it. The place is huge, lots of families, couples and older guests. Private quiet beaches and beautiful white sands. Food was very good lots of variety. Not big on buffets but they did a good job with cleanliness and there was an la carte steak house option. Asian restaurant (deluxe guests only). Always a place available to eat until late at night. Fun entertainment nightly. I felt very safe the rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. The only thing was I had to change rooms after my first night due to noisy construction outside the hotel but they changed and upgraded me to an ocean view for my troubles no extra charge. I only have praise for the entire staff from the front desk, Amoy, Richard, Anna Maria, Neto etc...all so helpful and courteous. Chef Mozel and his jerk hut on the beach was a major highlight! Daily jerk on the beach and fresh coconut juice thats Jamacia! Staff service from the beach to the restaurants, Desroy, Harkel, Martin...Keshawna, Sharron in housekeeping to onsite Sunwing rep Sandra aka Mama Sunshine👍🏽All amazing!!! No peddlers the beach, clean beaches and lots of beach chairs for guests. They offered every excursion onsite very convenient. I worked out daily gym could use an upgrade but was functional. Spa was lovely. Expect loud music during the day around the pool with interactive games with staff and guests but it didn't disrupt your quiet in the beach. All in all I loved my time and will be back for an annual trip to Rui Resorts Ocho Rios. Thank you I hope this helps the next guest plan their dream vaca to Jamaica ya mon🇯🇲 ✌🏾

Riu Flamingos: Riu Jalisco

The hotel was very nice and the resort was incredible. Staff- excellent Food- the breakfasts were amazing, the buffet restaurant was excellent all the time, the specialty restaurants were a little disappointing. The snack bar was excellent. All desserts were great. Rooms - were very nice with great views, however, the rooms always smelled musty and there was some black mold in the bathroom. Loved the towel critters we found on our bed after the rooms had been cleaned. Pools- the water w [... read more]as cooler than the ocean...however, they were GREAT and there were lots of lounges.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: Beautiful Resort

This newly updated resort will not disappoint. From check in to check out everything was flawless. Meals were outstanding. Andre can prepare a fantastic omelette and kept the line moving and the choices for each meal was extraordinary. Lobster even at the evening buffet! Sweetie, Chicken and Chocolate Thunder kept it fresh and hopping on the beach and at the pool so many laughs. Sheldon and Conrad always made sure towels were ready to go and always had a smile and couldn't do enough to make your [... read more] beach or pool time fun. Shayne working both the front desk and steak house (saw him in different locations) was always looking to make sure all your needs were met. Drinks at all bars were fantastic and you never had to wait long for a drink. Our rooms were very large and always clean. The grounds were beautiful and the guys were out there everyday grooming. We walked down to the Negril Riu which is at the other end of the bay, you could definitely see the difference in resorts as the Negril Riu looked very tired. Over all this Riu resort will be a good choice . We were disappointed with our Sunwing rep at our resort but this does not reflect the Resort itself. We will definitely return to Riu Palace Negril.