Riu Merengue: Amazing resort!

My best vacation ever! Amazing rooms, beach, food, drinks etc.etc. Absolutely no complaints about this resort. Only problem was the bug bites at night on the beach, forgot to take bug spray?! Perfect place and I would recommend to anyone. Cannot wait to return!

Riu Guanacaste: Beautiful Resort

The amenities were well kept and beautiful! Food was delicious and my group had the best time!! Can't wait to visit again! The only complaint I would have is that the check in times seemed late and inflexible. We had to kill some time till our rooms were ready.

Riu Emerald Bay: the resort sure is large

this resort is very large,,1000 + rooms..you think you like kids and line ups..well you came to the right resort..now then lets talk about FOOD,,,,get your dollars worth go to the buffets..they got two of the best..then to make this EMERALD BAY WORK some one went out and came back with the BEST HELP to make it all work.and the staff have a job to bring you back..BUT WALKWAYS,,,POOLS,,INFRONT OF YOU EVERY WAY YOU GO...NOW I HAVE A SCOOTER AND A FEW OF THE LITTLE BUGGERS MIGHT HAVE LITTLE RED MARK [... read more]S ON THE LEGS..BEP BEP..GOT EM...OH YA YOU NEED TO UP YOUR DRIVING SKILLS,,THE SCOOTER/WHEELCHAIRS ETCT JUST FIT IN THE DOOR WAYS..IT WAS FUN,,YOU NEED TO COME TO RIU EMERALD BAY JUST FOR THE FUN YOU CAN HAVE...just open the glass doors at nite then layback and let the SOUNDS of the sea put you to sleep...SO FOR THE BUDGET THIS IS YOUR BEST DEAL..TELL YOUR FRIENDS...SOME MAYNOT BE YOUR BUDDY ANYMORE..BUT .FOR YOUR STAFF WILL WORK FOR YOU..oh ya my wiff said this place is very CLEAN..the elevaters.the kids,,eat not to bad food,,make the call to your tourguide BOOK SOME FUN...THANKS FOR READING MY REVIEWS DOUG632

Riu Santa Fe: Awesome trip, great resort

We stayed in building 2, which after seeing the 'party pool' nearest to the ocean, I was grateful we weren't closer. It was honestly, gross. Cigarette butts everywhere, empty glasses all over the pool area, and it was way warmer than the other pools, which meant to me most of the party goers were not getting out often enough to use the washroom. I wanted to go into the infinity pool but I couldn't bring myself to go in.The back 2 pools were really nice. Not crowded at all, everyday we had a grea [... read more]t spot near the bar and it was loud and fun, but sill peaceful. The grounds were maintained beautifully, grass always cuts and trees taken care of. Everything was always being cleaned or was noticeably clean when areas were not being used. We could always find something good in the buffet , the Asian restaurant wasn't the best, the chicken teriyaki was not appetizing and the buffet option for appetizers was a little strange. But I enjoyed the fried ice cream! We ate at the steakhouse our last night, and after a confusion with us not being on the guest list, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We're from Alberta, with AAA Alberta beef so we were all skeptical about the quality, but we all left very satisfied with no complaints. It was a really great meal. Getting transportation to and from the resort was very easy and not a hassle. And it was close enough to town that it wasn't expensive. The only major complaint I left with was the bed and pillows. The pillows were very soft and were not comfortable one bit. And I never have back pain, but by the last few days, I started getting pain from the bed, not sure if it was too hard or not enough support, either way I was very happy to leave and sleep in my own bed the night we left. But overall, we had a great trip and would recommend the resort to a friend.

Riu Palace Costa Rica: Fantastic Resort

The RIU Palace in Costa Rica, lived up to our high expectations and then some. My daughter and I travelled there April 27 to May 4, 2015. This was our first time at a RIU and we have travelled a lot so we have a lot to high quality resorts to use to compare against. This resort was beautiful and well managed. When we arrived staff waiting for us not at front desk but in lobby with room packages already prepared and ready to go, just give your name, get bracket and finish welcome cocktail and off [... read more] to the room. Rooms were well appointed, modern and clean. We had jungle view and sights and sound great (I.e., mountains, jungle, birds and holler monkeys). The pools and grounds to the beach were beautiful and well maintained. Lots of shade trees at the beach if you are not a sun worshipper, and the service for drink at the pool and while lounging on the beach were excellent, many thanks to waiter serving the beach! The beach was wonderful, not white sand but blackish volcanic, very hot not in shade, but if walking by water awesome. Was very secluded and pristine. Some say a lot of rock but we did find it overly so. Special shout out the Edgar at front desk he was very helpful and extremely friendly, thanks Edgar! The food at the buffet and restaurants was excellent, lots of variety, served hot and tasty. We really enjoyed the steak and the gourmet restaurants! The servers at all restaurants were extremely friendly and responsive. The coffee is amazing, just thought I would throw that one in. There is WiFi throughout hotel and even on the beach, but in our room it cut out sometime and I found myself sitting on the balcony were reception was fine, so no big deal and got to enjoy holler monkeys more too. We took the boat cruise in Paolo Verde National Park and saw lots of wildlife, tour guide was very informative, but we found out later that lunch was supposed to be provide and it was not? Lastly you got to try the homemade cookies in the lounge :) very yummy. RIU Palace top marks, Costa Rica is definitely a destination you have to experience and this resort will make it all the more better for you. This country has made my possibilities for retirement plans for sure. Wishing I was soaking the sun on the beach at RIU Palace right now! I gotta get me a RIU membership now I think...

Riu Ocho Rios: Amazing Resort!

The resort was very clean, the grounds were kept very well. The beach was amazing, also cleaned every night. The pool was very large and had plenty of room. The food was pretty good overall. Most of the staff on the resort where very nice and always willing to help you. Now the bad stuff, the bathrooms where way to far from the pool. Durning my stay the pool was closed one full day and my son was very disappointed. Too many people the day before had urinated in the pool. So we no longer used the [... read more] pool after that, we went to the ocean. I found that some of the main bar staff EXPECTED a tip everytime you got a drink. If we did not they where very rude and disrespectfull to my family. Overall my family and I had an AMAZING TIME!!

Riu Ocho Rios: good resort

the bar service sucked half the time even if you where willing to tip the maid service was great went on a few outing they where not to bad the only thing I didn't like was they expected you to tip them for everything or they never came back

Riu Vallarta: Excellent Resort

Grounds where very nice and well kept, pools clean but a little small for the size of the hotel, Steak house was a nice change but average, Nirvana restaurant was good and would recommend, had a reservation at Sir George's but was not able to eat due to myself wearing dress shorts (make sure you bring long pants) rooms where clean and towels were plenty,beds where hard as a rock so make sure you ask for a mattress pad when you arrive, AC worked great in rooms 8075&8076, and where nice and quite  [... read more]away from the court side rooms,the in room bar and fridge were only stocked every second day but our liquor bottles were empty for 4 days and we had to call for replacement, the buffet was excellent and had many different choices for all to enjoy as we had breakfast lunch dinner there most of the time and service was great. P.s I have already recommended this hotel to a co worker and they are there now.

Riu Palace Costa Rica: Great resort. So so beach

Great resort. Food was very good. The people working at the resort were fantastic. no bathroom by the pools which was strange.Not an adults only, but not a kid friendly resort. After the show was over, not much to do at night Overall very good

Riu Santa Fe: Lives up to the hype!

The Riu Santa Fe was absolutely amazing. Beautiful grounds, great rooms, and the food was very, very good! All of the workers were extremely helpful and positive which really enhanced our experience. The beach was beautiful and although the undertow in the water is no joke, it is still possible to swim on most days. The location of the hotel is perfect as it is private but close enough to other resorts to make for a fun walk if you want to explore. We walked the beach into downtown on more than  [... read more]one occassion which made for a great half-day activity. The downtown area is very safe with plenty of restaurants and shopping. Lastly, the weather was absolutely perfect. We came in late April/early May and it was cooler in the mornings and evenings but warm/hot in the sun during the day. I think I only saw a handful of clouds in the sky in the entire seven day duration of our trip. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning to Cabo in the near future!

Riu Santa Fe: great Resort

Clean and friendly, lots to do. beach is nice . car rental in lobby or lots of taxi's that are fast . Food is good as is service . very nice place , have stayed here 2 times , and will probably stay here again. close to town .

Riu Santa Fe: Great destination - lots to do and see!

This has been one of my favorite destinations to date! The hotel was immaculate, and the grounds were gorgeous. The pools were well maintained, and the chairs washed down daily. There was plenty of food selection and the drinks were excellent. The staff were very attentive. There was lots to do off the resort as well so you were never bored. Al la carte's were excellent. All and all it was an amazing week and I would definitely go back to the same spot.

Riu Ocho Rios: nice resort

very nice , beautiful beaches , friendly staff, the trip to the town was great and our driver was very informative, the evening shows were great , the buffets were good , the private restaurant dining was alright.

Riu Ocho Rios: Wonderful resort!

Beautiful resort and beach, very clean and well kept, great food and friendly staff. Beach was close with nice sand and clear water (no coral, rocks or seaweed). Great location for excursions close by.

Riu Palace Macao: Beautiful Resort

The resort was beautiful and the grounds well maintained. Service was excellent with both housekeeping and food service. Free Wi fi was a great feature and no issues accessing it from any point in the resort. Only one issue which is out of the resorts control was the amount of smokers during our one week stay. Even with the outdoor covered bar area there was still many times the smoke was extremely heavy.

Riu Merengue: You won't regret the decision......

Rui Merengue was an excellent resort....rooms were clean and up-to-date, although no fan in the bathroom made for a very steamy shower!!! Open bar in the room was a plus!!! The food was excellent, offering alot of choice even for picky eaters and many familiar and domestic dishes to try. The facility was so clean, friendly staff and great shows kept you entertained every night. The beach was great, sandy but some seaweed in water and places of alot of coral so one had to watch their step!!! No s [... read more]hortage of beach loungers and sunshine...highly recommended and will likely return!!

Riu Emerald Bay: Wonderful as usual

Great resort, great value for the money. The staff make your stay very pleasurable at this resort. A repeat traveller and would recommend anytime. Easter was busy but good. Easy access to strip mall, easy access to buses and absolutely safe.

Riu Vallarta: Wonderful experience at the Rui Vallarta

We can't say enough about the wonderful staff at the Rui Vallarta they where there to anticipate our every need. The rooms and common areas where kept very clean and because I like a soft bed the staff came to my room at 11 pm and put a matress topper on my bed after which I had a wonderful sleep the rest of my stay.The food was well presented and always plentiful I think my husband gained 5 lbs . The entertainment staff was second to none and approached us a couple of times to make sure we wher [... read more]e enjoying our stay. Overall I can honestly say from the time I walked in to book our trip for four at trip central to the day we returned to Canada from Puerto Vallarta we had a great experience .

Sol Turquesa Beach: Will return!

Gorgeous grounds. Impressed with high level of cleanliness. Not enough umbrellas around pools. Nice room, excellent maid. A la carte's need improvement, i.e. to be superior to buffet. Entertainment inferior compared to other hotels, i.e. lack of dancers, but bands were excellent!

Riu Merengue: Amazing staff!!

We had a amazing stay at the Riu, very clean and amazing friendly and entertaining staff!!! Plenty of seats at both the pool, and beach. Lots of food to choose from at the buffet. Only minor concern was the seaweed at the beach