Riu Guanacaste: One of the best resorts we have been to

Overall this resort is great , food was great , clean , entertainment was good and the best pool we have ever see . Just had a concern with the pillows , they need new pillows and the rooms are a bit dated .

Riu Negril: Great resort

The Riu hotel was great. The entertainment team is outstanding and envolve all guests. The food at the Buffett was great with a high variety and always changing. Rooms and grounds were well maintained.

Riu Reggae: Loved the Reggae Resort!

First, I'd like to thank Laura M-S for arranging a great trip and making the whole thing a smooth time. The resort was excellent and the service was top-notch. The food had great variety and was professionally prepared and presented. Highly recommended!

Riu Flamingos: Amazing resort

We would definitely recommend this resort. The staff couldn't do more for us. When our flight was delayed, they made up a nice plate for us and was waiting in our room when we arrived. We had alacartes every night and had no line ups. The food was amazing along with the buffets. Our room was nice and modern. The beach is beautiful and clean. No plastic cups laying around. Entertainment was very good day and night. Always keeping people active. We love this resort so much that we'll b [... read more]e bringing our family with us next year. Thank you Riu Jalisco for a trip we'll never forget.

Riu Emerald Bay: Awesome resort

We had a awesome time at this resort, and the people that work there are amazing, so friendly and certainly accommodating . It was s blast and we certainly recommend this hotel to everyone. Located close to shopping and some great restaurants adds to this resort! Looking for a great getaway for a great cost this is the one for you, our second time there and we seen the improvements since we were last there. The sports and entertainment group is the best, thanks for the fantastic vacation !

Riu Emerald Bay: Convenient, easy vacation

RIU had everything for a simple and smooth vacation. Right on the beach. Nice pools. Plenty of loungers. Restaurants and bars were handy to the pool and beach areas. Waiter service was a bit hit and miss, but that was a minor irritation.

Riu Vallarta: good resort

Small resort. Overall things are clean and nice and comfortable. Room was clean . kinda old. door lock was old style key, not smart badge.a bit challenging to open the door. Mattresses are ok , not so comfy though. delicious foods but repetitive. night entertainments ok , not so interesting. Beach was nice. but NO shades at the beach!!? only some palm trees here n there. so we were chasing the shades all the time .lol

Riu Republica: Good time at the Riu Republica

Amazing time there. You will find everything you need. Want to party? You can! Want to be quiet? You can! The animation is very good! The food is also good. It is very clean. We wNt to go back for sure!!!

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas: Amazing resort!

This resort has the best of everything! You want to chill, party, do excursions, you have it all at your fingertips! 3 resorts are tied together, my recommendation is to stay at the Riu Palace and you’ll have access to the other 2 (Baja and SantaFe). The palace is super clean, elegant, staff is friendly, room service is around the clock, fridge is always refilled (especially w water), food variety is amazing compared to other resorts. We’re definitely going back!!! ;)

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Great resort

Hotel was wonderful. Clean exactly as described. Staff was very helpful. Pool and activities were as expected. Atlantis hotel was nice and close. We did find it strange that you can not make reservations for supper. Wait times were too long. We will be visiting another RIU soon. Thank you.

Riu Palace Baja California: Wonderful adult only resort

Checking was quick. Room was spacious,very clean, could of had blackout curtains. Coffee was available in the room but no tea was available. There must be a unit that could make coffee and tea with hot water without the coffee flavor residuals. Water was readily available, ran low once but phone and water was delivered in less than 10 minutes. Dining- overall adequate. New resort still on a learning curve. E.G. eggs not always cooked throughly, easy over still runny,bacon inconsistent, some [... read more]times burnt, rice sometimes over cooked. Coffee came in crafts but tea served in 1 cup pots. Would of been nice if there were some crafts for tea only. Buffet was my go to.Restaurents don’t take reservations so at times waites were up to two hours.....back to the buffet. Not all restaurants open all of the time, they rotate a couple of them during the week. Hotel staff very friendly but as mentioned, still a learning curve for some due to this RIU just opening in December 2018. Grounds very clean. Pools were clean and warm, refreshing though. Towels were still given out in exchange for the cards, which seems somewhat antiquated these days. I’m sure this resort will be a full 5 star in the near future.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Beautifully Renovated Hotel

My Husband and I took a short trip here last week. The hotel was beautifully renovated, had two nice pools and the beach. The food from the buffet was delicious, and we were always excited about what they would have for each meal as it was always different(which we have found with some other Riu’s That we have stayed in that it can be repetitive. But this one wasn’t.) The Atlantis is directly beside you so there’s a lot to see and do. Day passes for their amenities are expensive, but w [... read more]e went to see their aquarium, outdoor aquatic area, and beach’s for the day and it was stunning. Worth the little extra money. We walked over to the straw market which is their downtown area from the hotel. It was only about a 30-40 minute walk, and it was a decently nice one. Felt safe, and got some exercise in. Could have taken a taxi, but we enjoy seeing a destination for all it is. We did take the ferry back just to enjoy a different view which was only $4 per person a ride. So value for money for sure. However the themed restaurants food weren’t all that exciting, and they don’t take reservations so it’s all on a first come first serve basis. Nothing worth standing around for 45 for. The buffet was much better in my opinion. The beach had a very strong undertow so the 2/3 full days we were there the flag was red and we couldn’t go in the water so it was slightly limited there. Everyone at the hotel was super nice, and friendly. All in all, the value for money was impeccable.

Riu Negril: Not worth the cost!

The hotel is run down. We were not able to get into ANY of the a la carte restaurants all week. Line ups 1/2 hr before they open, and after that line goes in, they tell you the restaurant is full, and they have no idea when you might be able to get in. Buffets were good, but one closes after breakfast at 10:30 and the other doesnt open until Noon. At dinner time, one closes at 5 pm and the other doesnt open til 6:30 pm. There should be no time when there is not a restaurant open. The sports bar  [... read more]serves only wrapped food to be warmed yourself in a microwave. that is a joke, not a restaurant. Some other deficiencies with our room included: TV did not work all week. NO SIGNAL. We reported this twice, no repair. Very limited amenities in our room. Only a combination shampoo/bodywash and NO HAIR CONDITIONER.NO IN ROOM COFFEEMAKER. We enjoy having a morning coffee on our balcony before heading out for the day. We were in building #4, at the opposite end of the resort from all the restaurants. A very long walk every morning to get our coffee. BROKEN and LOOSE FLOOR TILES in our room.CRACK IN THE ROOM'S DOOR wide enough to let in light. NOT SECURE! This hotel is not a 5 star, not a 4 star either. We will not be returning to this resort, POOR VALUE. RESORT SHOULD BE SHUTDOWN FOR RENOS INSTEAD OF MILKING GUESTS UNTIL THEY GET AROUND TO IT.

Riu Negril: Great resort

Excellent food. The staff and the locals are super friendly. Lots of activities to keep you busy. Great beaches and pools. Really cool excursions to experience. 24/7 bar!! Alot of local shops along the beach with cool souvenirs to buy!!

Riu Playa Blanca: A great vacation location!!

Both myself and my 12yr old daughter LOVED this hotel. Very clean and modern! Looks of amenities for the young and old. Food was comparable if not better than any other location in the Caribbean (we have been to 12 Caribbean locations in the last 8yrs). Staff very friendly and one thing that stood out for me was it didn’t seem to be a money grab, eg. Not nickel and dimes for everything. Staff were not expecting to be tipped. Hair braiding was free. Bartenders worked their asses off!  [... read more]All around great time!

Riu Bambu: Nice resort.

Good resort, nice gardens, great entertainment team, good service. Good food and nice restaurants. Resort on a larger scale, lots of people. Cheaper alcohol. Beds a bit hard. Rooms have a bit of musty smell, but ok when air out by opening the balcony door.

Riu Palace Costa Rica: Average Resort

The resort is beautiful and very well kept. It was very clean and felt very safe. Pools and beach are excellent. Very clean and well kept. Rooms were oddly decorated and very run down with a very strong musty smell. Loved the shower though, it was a great set-up! Food was felt to be sub-par. It was “good” and there were no issues, but the buffets were very much the same every day and many times it felt as though the food had been sitting out for long periods of time. The a la ca [... read more]rte restaurants were nothing special and the food was just “okay” in comparison to other 4 or 5 star restaurants. Staff was excellent. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and went out of their way to get to know us well to provide excellent service. Evening entertainment was okay. Typical resort shows and very average. Day-time entertainment was lacking. The most active time felt to be around 4 or 5 pm, but this was the end of the day just before the pools closed for the day. It just felt to be odd timing, and was not properly spaced out during the day. For the price, star rating, resort chain reputation, and previous experience at a Riu Palace in another country, expectations were not fully met. We “may” return to this resort, but would be open to trying others in Costa Rica. We would likely still recommend the resort, however, as there are no real major complaints.

Riu Reggae: Good value resort

Hotel was clean and modern, but the room was underwhelming. The restaurants were good and the service varied from average to very good. The entertainment staff were friendly and engaging. The resort had an energetic vibe and guests participated in organized activities including beach volleyball, horseshoes, crazy games, etc. The beach was average (pebbly and some seaweed) and walks were limited to about 1 km. The nightly entertainment was very good with copious amounts of twerking. There were ma [... read more]ny planes flying overhead, but it didn’t really bother us (some people made a drinking game out of it). Overall, for the price, it was a good resort. I would not call it a 5 star, more like a 4 star.

Riu Ocho Rios: Good Resort

The resort was slightly dated, rooms had a mouldy smell, bed covers and pillows also had an unpleasant door. The food was good but nothing exceptional. The services was laid-back, view of the tropical forest hills was amazing! The resort is small so everything was relatively close. Best part wifi coverage almost everywhere on the property.

Riu Guanacaste: Riu Guanacaste

I thought this resort had an amazing view of the ocean and the gardens were well kept all the time. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t all the best. Somewhat cold, undercooked and sometimes rubbery. Another thing would be there was always a sewage smell when we walked by the steakhouse which wasn’t all that pleasant. Overall the beach and pools were kept clean. The activities were also fun and the night show was very entertaining. The excursions around the resort were such a great experience asw [... read more]ell.