Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas: Amazing Resort!

A beautiful and amazing resort! The hotel itself is beautiful and kept immaculate by a staff that is always cleaning. The staff is very friendly. The buffets were amazing and the selections were so abundant it was overwhelming both at breakfast and dinner times. The specialty restaurants were good though you need to be there for 6:30pm or you will need to wait hour+ for next availability. Service top-notch - except for two times when drink order was forgotten. We loved relaxing upstairs at t [... read more]he Cappucino bar and enjoying the view, so relaxing. Evening performances were ok. Our room was perfect. Oceanview facing quiet pool. Very comfortable, clean and updated. It was our first time at a RIU resort, and this resort. We look forward to coming back.

Riu Guanacaste: Riu Guanacaste review

Overall a nice resort. I would recommend it to others. Pros - Great resort, clean, lots of food and drinks. The animation team was good, better than some we have seen in the Dominican. Pool was good Cons - Awful pillows in the rooms, beach is not great, rocky, food was just ok for flavour, some spice. Far away from things if you wanted to go on excursions.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: quiet resort

small hotel.easy to navigate. unfortunately no lobby bar..only bar was in the disco. no gift shop in hotel, only one across the street which closed at 9ish.. food was really good and hotel was clean!

Riu Palace Costa Rica: AMAZING AMAZING!!!

Riu palase costa rica has by far past beyond are expectations! Palace sais it all!!! very clean resort, rooms! Food is very good! entertainement was also great and drinks were Amazing! Would I go back? Will I be back? YES YES AND YES

Riu Merengue: Alright but not best

Well we enjoyed some things at resort however there my main concern was the staff at reception found them not helpful at all, very rude and when asked to get something would take hours and hours for them to bother, had to keep calling and they still wouldn’t help us. The maid also, we had lizards in our room and she wouldn’t kill them just sprayed and left. To get another room was a lot of effort basically had to camp out at reception to get their attention. We also had cockroaches in sec [... read more]ond room we had and hell of a time trying to get anyone to come kill them. The pool was dirty, the food was bland and not a variety of food either, only two al a carte to choice from and hard to book to get one. Beach was pretty and shows were great

Riu Emerald Bay: Awesome Experience

The Riu Emerald Bay is a beautiful resort. It is immaculate and well maintained hotel that leaves a very good first impression. We cannot think of anything negative to say about the place, save that they choose to serve Pepsi Cola which is my husband`s least favourite soda. We met many repeat customers during our stay and now we know why. The food was exceptional, the drinks were amazing, the beach is beautiful and service is first rate and always friendly. We will definitely consider retur [... read more]ning and looking at other Riu resorts in the future.

Riu Republica: Awesome Vacation

This is our 3rd time at this resort. It is very clean and spacious. The food was good and drinks as well. Plenty of options for both. As for the pools many options quiet , party pool and many activities. Hotel animators are very good as well especially Blondy69 and Manta. Sad not seeing Chanty because she always made you feel good and got you going. Beach is beautiful and clean as well. No complaints at all. Will go again for sure!!!

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Great location and impeccable service

I was worried when I read the pre renovation reviews that this place may not have been for us. The service from the staff and people in general in the Bahamas was the best we have received in any of the Caribbean countries we have been to. From cleaning to wait staff and staff off site during our excursions and taxi drivers. The hotel is beautiful. Food was great. Pool and beach were great as well. You did have to wait in line at supper for specialty restaurants. We waited 20-45 mins on  [... read more]average. This wasn’t an issue for us as there is often a wait at home for a specialty restaurant. That said they could simplify the process by taking reservations. The only thing we could fault was entertainment at night at the resort. Mind you you are next to Atlantis ( 1-2 min walk at most) so it may not be worth the investment as many people leave to take in the Atlantis. At Atlantis there is a comedy club and a casino. Also multiple restaurants,bars, and shops to see in the hotel and the marina village. We felt safe at night. Great water park and aquariums during the day Thanks to the Riu for a great visit.

Riu Flamingos: Excellent resort!

From the stunning courtyard, fabulous food, clean rooms, friendly and efficient staff, beautiful pools, and uncrowded / breathtaking beach, I will recommend this resort over and over as well as visit again myself. Never have I had reception call (with perfect English) the room to make sure everything is to my liking, and again to follow up on a delivery request to confirm it arrived and was to my liking. 5 stars +++. Well done, Jalisco!

Riu Emerald Bay: Great resort

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Riu Palace Antillas: So Relaxing

We had an amazing hotel. Friendly staff and great service. The resort is a little tired and could use a refresh! There are no reservations for dinner so that took a night to figure out. We enjoyed the entertainment. Book with the hotel or your tour guide for off resort excursions. The beach vendors may be cheaper, but trust me there is a reason.

Riu Merengue: Very nice resort

Beautiful grounds, very lush. Lots of food choices. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Grounds, public restrooms and restaurants meticulously cleaned. Beautiful pools. Just two negative points: We did not have hot water most of the time and there was quite a bit of mold on the bathroom ceiling; the bathroom fan did not work. Lots of shelter on the beach but the sea was rough and red flagged every day. There was a noticeable musty smell to the room. But otherwise a very enjoyable trip.

Riu Flamingos: Great vacation

This resort was picturesque, beautifully kept grounds, clean. Food and drinks were very good. The Spanish coffees at the main buffet were amazing, as was the service. The beachfront was quite large with a great view of the mountains. The fridge in the room was always stocked with water, beer and pop which was a nice feature. The only issue we had was our ground floor room had a terrible smell at times (sewage) that seemed to be coming through the ventilation system so we would have to leave the [... read more] door open. There also weren’t any umbrellas on the beach for shade unless you wanted to pay 200 pesos per day! We thought the nightlife/entertainment would have been a bit better/ran later into the night, especially with a disco on the resort. Overall it was a good trip!

Riu Palace Paradise Island: Great Time Lovely Resort

this was our 3rd time at the Riu, first time since the Reno's, they have done a great job clean clean clean, food was very good, Steak house was not our favorite everything over cooked potato wedges were the best . Loved the India Restaurant , not to spicey so go for anyone just trying India for first time. Buffet had great assortment of food, Pools were little cold but Great pool bar, ALL STAFF WERE AMAZING

Riu Merengue: Definitely going back

We had the best time ever..There was always something to eat.The beach was fabulous. The staff was amazing.I loved that we could meander to the bachata resort also.We can't wait to go back.The night shows were amazing the costumes were fantastic.The rooms were immaculate..The balcony was spacious .All in all we had an amazing time.

Senator Puerto Plata Hotel: sold resort

The hotel has been sold. The new owners seem to have good ideas and experience. Time will tell when they actually take over. The food was ok (not great). Hotel was quite old but in good repair. The beach was very rocky and had a red flag for the two weeks .Our departure day we had a power failure no lights or a/c. There was no PA system to keep us informed. Manuella had us in a junior suite but the building was the furthest from all facilities and the room was on the second floor. Pretty [... read more] hard getting up with a walker so we exchanged for a standard room closer to our friends and the dining room. We should be entitled to a cash refund for the difference. The sunwing flight had little room between seats. Felt like sardines. Not impressed ! Sunwing rep was not helpful.

Riu Palace Antillas: Awesome Experience

Everything from service, food, location, entertainment options was top notch. We will definitely return to the Riu Palace Antillas. It is within walking distance to many shops and restaurants and is a very safe island.

Riu Palace Paradise Island: A Wonderful Couples Resort

A very beautifully and clean resort to stay for our my wife and I second vacation since being married... I loved that the staff greeted us with sample drinks upon our arrival. The check in process was fast, friendly and received our room keys within 5 mins despite the long line. Lobby: clean brightly lit and spacious with a nice ambiance, to let you know this will be a very relaxing place to be off the bat. Elevator service was great at off peak hours meaning...after 10am and late nights...  [... read more]we had to decided to take the stairs to get downstairs at one point becuz it was too crowded. Within our 4 day stay... at least 1 elevator was down... this happened twice. It is clear the elevators give them alot of issue but it doesnt take away from the place at all. Room: Clean, no molds, 4 free liquor dispensary bottles located behind a cabinet will be at your disposal including beer and refrsshments in the lower fridge. All public areas, were kept clean, no birds tryna steal the food off the ground or table and no selling of products from locals on the grounds as well. Bar Staff: knows how to mix drinks and do not hold back on the liquor either...nothing is watered down... i loved the pina colada and miami vice with peach snapps(yuuuummmm). Dinning in main buffet area was amazing... if you dont want to sample other restaurants...trust!! The main one will do... The desserts were fresh and fruits fresh as well...no bugs in site. Waiting staff: are slow to come to the table!!! Save time by bringing your cup of juice or water to the table when you sit down to eat. Beach staff: they were seen putting out the chairs n putting them back at the end of the day...i thought that this was an extra nice thing though because people could get up early mornings and run in the beach without tripping over chairs. Main pool area...needs more entertainment and music that is modern... We enjoyed their karaoke and african theme show and dancers. We will be back! Thank you Riu staff

Riu Palace Costa Rica: Going back FA SHO!!!!

The RIU Palace was excellent. The service and staff were all very friendly. The room was very nice and housekeeping was always on top of things. The whole resort was well kept. Lots of space and seating at the pool. No shortage of people offering drinks. The food was great. Lots of selection. Only went to one a la cart and was not disappointed. Our zip lining excursion was a fun experience. The tour guides at the zip line were a good group. Friendly and fun. We are already talking about our next [... read more] vacation being to the same resort. Also, the weather was perfect all week long. Trip Central did a great job helping us plan our vacation and answering all our questions and concerns.

Riu Flamingos: Great trip

Excellent grounds with everything we needed Lots of things to do Great food and great entertainment The pools were great and water was clean and everything was so clean I would recommend this to anyone as I have been to a few and this was right up there