Riu Palace Mexico: Great place

It is great place to go for vacation, all 5 stars. I would like to thank to everyone who is working at this hotel, we had amazing experience staying there. It was our second time at this resort. It was our trip to celebrate my husband 60th birthday and I have emailed to resort informing and asking to prepare some surprise. Everything was done perfect. Also, I have checked out and left my jacket at room, they were not able to find it but next day they emailed to my advising that my jacket is foun [... read more]d so our friend who still was in the resort picked it up.

Riu Palace Antillas: 40th wedding anniversay

The staff at the Riu Antillas is excellent in all areas. From the check in to the check out ,was all seemless. Beach ,Restaurants and Our room service was very good.! Theme nights were great ,Medireraean was my favourite.

Riu Latino: One of the best Rius

We are travelers who have seen many resorts in the Carribean. Riu Latino is a newer resort very modern and managed extremely well. The services are excellent starting with the reception which is fast and efficient, the maid service which is very good, to the super stuffed and staffed buffet which offers choices from around the world. The 5 swimming pools are acommodating every need, with bars attached and excellent service. The only comment I could make is the walkway to the beach which is short [... read more] and exposes tourists to a 5 minutes walk in the heavy but beautiful white sand. The beach has some seaweed but it is cleaned daily and offers bar service by the hardworking team of the resort. Nexustours Reps are on site daily and efficiently manage all requests taking care of transfers and trips which does not happen in many resorts.The animation team is excellent and organizes all day events: the resort is a happy party place for most young adults.The A la carte restaurants are Ok is you are not dreaming about fine dining. A very good resort which I recommend to all adults as price value as well.

Riu Dunamar: Clean resort

The hotel is very clean and safe feeling. It was small compared to the Moon Palace, but was great for walking from place to place. Lots of beach loungers and pool loungers available throughput the day. The seaweed is not that bad here. The activities for the teens were managed to allow for them to stay busy

Riu Palace Costa Rica: Mother-daughter getaway with two teen girls (15 & 18)

Overall Vibe: A solid resort with stunning views, strong margaritas, and just enough quirks to keep things interesting. ? The Good Stuff (a.k.a. why we didn’t book an earlier flight home) • Jaw-Dropping Scenery: The grounds are lush and green — think "Jurassic Park intro" but without the dinosaurs (unless you count the howler monkeys). The pools are beautifully maintained and there’s plenty of space to sprawl out and do nothing, which we fully embraced. Beach is hot dark sand and warm wa [... read more]ter. Monkeys in the trees near the beach were fun to watch and feed if you have fruit with you. • Genuinely Great Staff: Every staff member we interacted with was warm, helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. • The Riu App – Surprisingly Useful: As someone who likes a plan, I lived on this app. Everything from restaurant hours to daily activities and weather updates — all in one place. My teens found it annoying; I found it life-saving. • Always Something to Eat: Food is available pretty much around the clock. Whether you need a burger by the pool, a late-night pastry, or caffeine to survive another sarcastic teen comment, you’re covered. • Poolside Drink Service: Top-tier vacation vibes. Nothing quite like having someone hand you a cocktail while you pretend not to see your kids filming TikToks from the lounger next to you. • Clean Rooms & Comfortable Beds: Rooms were well-kept, beds were comfortable, and housekeeping stayed on top of the sand trail we brought in daily. ? The Not-So-Great (aka: “It’s not a dealbreaker, but...”) • The Food – Hit or Miss: The buffet was fine at first, but by day four, we were all craving variety. We did manage to get into the Italian, steakhouse, and sushi à la cartes — all very solid, with some standout dishes. But it came with a catch... • À La Carte = Line Up or Miss Out: There’s no reservation system, so if you don’t line up early, you’re heading back to the buffet. A couple nights we tried and couldn’t get in, which was frustrating — especially for hangry teens. A little more structure here would go a long way. • Awkward Room Layout: The bathtub in the middle of the room was... a choice. Not ideal with teenagers. Also, the bathroom lighting was weirdly dim and made everything feel like a scene from a moody indie film. Big thumbs down from anyone who needs to apply make up or has over 40 year old eyes! • Slippery Floors: The tile floors in our room were absurdly slick when wet. Two near-wipeouts later, I was navigating the room like a figure skater. Pack non-slip sandals. • Construction “Garden View”: Our room faced the construction site next door. We knew about the renovations beforehand, so not a total surprise — but the 7 a.m. jackhammer wake-up calls were not part of the dream vacation. It was so dusty and loud I wasn't able to sit outside at all on the balcony for a morning coffee. • TV + WiFi Frustrations: The Smart TV wasn’t smart (or working), and the WiFi was hit-or-miss. Fine for unplugging, but not great if you’re trying to stream, video chat, or keep teens entertained in the room. ?‍♀️ Could Be Better... • Room Service: Food arrived in basic takeout containers — no plates, utensils, or presentation. We made it work, but it felt like an afterthought. • Lighting at Night: Some of the walkways were poorly lit. I ended up using my phone flashlight regularly, which made it feel a bit like a scavenger hunt to get back to the room. ? Final Thoughts: Would I return? Possibly — with a better room and a more laid-back approach to the dining scene. The resort is beautiful, the staff is excellent, and there’s enough to enjoy if you’re okay with a few quirks. It's not a foodie destination or tech paradise, but if your goal is to relax, disconnect, and soak in the sun (while occasionally muttering about the bathtub), it’s a pretty solid place to do it.

Riu Palace Aquarelle: Home away from home!

The Riu Palace Aquarelle is an amazing resort to stay in while visiting Jamaica. It's safe, clean and entertaining to the max! You won't get bored with their variety of restaurant options and bar spots! It was so sad to leave after befriending all the staff, truly felt it was home away from home. Highly recommend 10/10 ?

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: What a great stay!

I was very impressed with Tropical Bay. The service and the food were top notch. The resort isn’t huge but offered everything I would want. Wasn’t a crazy party atmosphere, but that was perfect for me. Plus you can go to the Riu Negril with full access to eat, drink and party if you want. Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.

Riu Palace Aruba: Under Construction!

40% of the resort is closed. A major building is under construction and all we heard was jack hammering all day. We ended up leaving the resort and going to Joia Iberostar. We should have been notified of this when booking. Horrible experience and what a hassle to switch resorts! One elevator was closed down, and on our first day there the other elevator also wasn’t working. We walked from the seventh floor just to leave to get breakfast. Food selection was also very limited. Brutal!

Riu Palace Aquarelle: Depends on what you’re expecting

Large resort. Decent rooms. The rooms get cleaned everyday but are never really clean. Staff can either be happy to serve you or seem annoyed. Pools are the party spot. Beach is clean. Rocks in the water make swimming impossible. Food is redundant with no themes. À la carte’s are a hassle to get into and really aren’t that great. I had a good steak with some stale fries at the steak house. Food allergies aren’t really respected. The gluten free selection is literally one piece of dried up corn [... read more]meal “bread” and that’s it. I was told there would be gluten free options in the Japanese à la carte, but was actually kicked out and had to eat in the buffet by myself. My body/stomach suffered all week. No real dress code for the buffet. Women wore their pajamas for breakfast daily. Check in took 2 hours with mistakes made by the resort. But checkout was a breeze.

Riu Palace Antillas: Vacation to Aruba - Riu Palace Antillas

We were very pleased with the hotel services and the food was excellent. Staff was also very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the daily pool entertainments. I would not hesitate to go back again or recommend it to friends and family. This was recommended to me by my sister and very happy that we went.

Riu Dunamar: Great place

Great hotel food and best customer service we experienced for years…we travelled to many places in down South. Overall 10 plus experience for adults and families. Staff was friendly not in your face asking questions and never waiting for anything from front desk to beach service just amazing.We will return and recommend to others

Riu Reggae: Wonderful resort!

Shannon was quick and efficient with responding to my inquiries. She made it easy to book with her. Staff at the RIU were very friendly and helpful. Food and amenities were great. We really enjoyed our stay at this resort!

Riu Ocho Rios: Honeymoon

The resort was very nice and the food was great. Staff were friendly. Only disappointment was we never received any of the honeymoon perks ie. no room upgrade, no welcome gift. We would definitely return to this resort.

Riu Reggae: Not a 5 star

Foods was average . Not my favorite resort in mobay definitely. Lots of room for improvement. No room service . Riu Montego Bay food was my ch better. Jerk pit was weak … not worth the money in my opinion .

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas: Amazing resort

We went in May, the weather was perfect! If you want the best of so much selection of activities, entertainment, delicious food, great service, friendly staff, cleanliness is top notch, lovely rooms, beautiful views, this is the resort to go to May

Riu Latino: Great Resort!

We had a great experience at Riu Latino. The resort is beautiful. The grounds are really clean and well kept. We enjoyed the food at all the restaurants, the Italian was our favorite. The staff were all very friendly. Would highly recommend a stay at this resort. We will be back!

Riu Ocho Rios: Amazing hotel

Probably the beats views at this hotel. Had the oceanfront which cannot be beaten. Everything except food was ten out of ten. Food was hit or miss. Overall we did enjoy this stay at riu Ocho Rios and will be coming back

Riu Negril: Riu Negril excellent resort.

Overall the resort is very good, with the food the beach and the gardens and housekeeping and the staff very friendly.also I have in all my of travelling I have never been to a resort with so many sunbeds there must be at least 2 to 3 thousand at the beach and the pool so you don’t have to be up at 5 in morning to get a sunbed.

Riu Palace Bavaro: Great resort!

Returned from a week's vacation at RIU Palace Bavaro where we had an amazing time. The resort is super clean and spread out nicely. The staff is very friendly and helpful, even fighting to have you sit in their section at breakfast haha! The food was good with lots of choice, I especially liked the meals at Krystal and Zen. We had a great time sitting at the tables in the pool meeting people from other places. The rooms were nicely decorated and laid out well. Of course the beach was specta [... read more]cular with lots of loungers and plenty of trees to grab shade. I would highly recommend this resort!

Riu Dunamar: Amazing

Starting with an organized shuttle to hotel,getting an upgrade beautiful room,everything was just perfect. We loved the pools,manicured grounds.surely we will go back to enjoyment of the same.the food pleased every taste and plenty of varieties