Awesome time again

this was our 3rd time here in 8 years the place is well maintained the food is still excellent the drinks as well were very good. more activities and parties then I remember which was fun. the only thing I found was a smell around the pool bar must have been the sewage but other that we are planning to go back.

Wonderful Vacation in Mazatlan!

It was our first time at the Riu Emerald Bay resort in Mazatlan, Mexico! Thanks to Shauna at Trip Central for recommendating it! We had a wonderful week of fantastic weather, great food and service. We highly recommend this beautiful resort which never disappointed. We have been to many resorts throughout Mexico but this is a 10/10 for cleanliness. The spacious beach was amazing with lounge chairs that were perfectly arranged and cleaned daily. Love the palapas around the pool and shady palm tr [... read more]ees on the beach! The resort had many beautiful pools that spread out nicely to accommodate activity or relaxation. Bathrooms closest to pool area were imaculate. Buffet was fresh and had a great variety including authentic Mexican. Salad bar was very fresh and changed up daily. The best part was the Thursday night Fiesta night on the beach with an amazing BBQ, excellent music and entertainment! We also enjoyed the disco after the nightly entertainment! Every room has ocean view so no need to upgrade. The all inclusive trip was one of the most economical trips we’ve taken but felt like a 5 star. My one recommendation would be for the hotel to replace the towels and sheets as I felt they were getting tired looking and feeling a little worn. The service was excellent and had a relaxing wonderful experience. We definitely will go back!

Amazing Resort

Riu Emerald Bay was beautiful. The food was great. Cleanliness was great. Lots of entertainment provided by the resort. Very helpful and friendly staff. Will differently stay again. And would recommend for any age group

Great resort

a few prblems but nothing serious this is the cleanest resort we have ever stayed at from check in to checkkout ran like a clock the drinks are not up to par the bar tenders says a lot of people note on that they are sure not 5 star class may be 3 in that catagory everthing else is great.

A wonderful resort

A beautiful resort Very clean and really nice staff Good food and drinks Clean pools and excellent service Would not go around Easter again as the hotel was really full and a lot of kids The out trips were OK but because of the Easter holiday they were packed An isolated location

Love this resort

We just returned from our 5th visit to riu emerald bay. This is the only resort we have gone to more than once and we travel at least 2 times a year. As all other times every thing was great. This resort is all Ocean view rooms and one of the cleanest places we have ever been to. We love the riu resorts because the food is always good. You can always find something to eat and enjoy. Where ever you look there is someone cleaning nothing is missed on the cleaning list. The staff is always friendly [... read more] and helpful. The riu emerald bay is located in a great area, close enough to take a cab or a bus into the golden zone or the old town to see some of the history of Mazatlan or to shop. We will definitely be returning hopefully soon.

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.

Great resort

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Riu Emerald Bay

Excellent 2 weeks in the Rui everything was perfect check in an braclets are done on the bus ride to resort get off bus pick up your envelope wih keys, towel cards and wifi password and head to your room. We upgraded to the tub on the deck 19 floor amazing views. Only complaint which is minor was the elevators.

Great resort but the front desk staff needs some hospitality training.

This is our second time visiting this resort. You cant beat the weather on the west coast of MX. Hot without the humidity during the day, very dry with cool mornings and nights which allows you to sleep with the patio door open so you can hear the ocean. The food was good. Lots of selection in the buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mexican restaurant was good, the Japanese was lacking. Loads of chairs around the pool and on the beach. The pools are nice and set up so you can enjoy the e [... read more]ntertainment staff and the fun and games or some quiet time. The rooms are pretty basic and all face the ocean. We were on the 8th floor and had a good view of the pools and the ocean. The elevators were a problem last time we were there but they have added a few more so we didnt find them to be an issue this time around. The restaurant at the end of the beach to the right of the hotel when you are looking at the ocean is a definite must - Mr Lionso. Incredible view, great food, reasonable prices plus they make their own tequila and they do free sampling to entice you to puchase a bottle. The only thing we had to complain about was the front desk staff. They desperately need some customer service training. We did not get a towel card in one of our envelopes and I noticed this as soon as we got to our room. I went straight downstairs to advise them of this and to get a second towel card and they made me feel like a criminal telling me that I was going to be charged if I lost another card. I hadnt lost the first card! Our second experience with the front desk was worse than the first. My son's 16 year old friend lost his all inclusive bracelet when he was boogie boarding. He had the bracelet when he took the boogie board out from the hotel staff but didnt have it when he returned with the board. He explained that he lost it in the ocean so they sent him to the front desk. The staff would not give him another bracelet and told him if he wanted one he needed to pay them $70 American. My husband and I went to see the front desk staff to try to get him a replacement bracelet and we were told the same thing. Gabrielle was terrible and should be the first in line for customer service training. She was rude and made us feel like we were trying to "pull something over on the hotel". She told us that the $70 American was an administrative cost to replace the bracelet. This is total BS. They don't match the bracelet number to anyone so the excuse made no sense. The way the treated us lead us to believe they have an issue with their employees stealing and selling these bracelets and they were taking that out on the guests. We were told that our son's friend would be hassled all week by security if we did not replace his bracelet. This was our second trip to this hotel and our 14th trip a Riu hotel and we have never received anything but great service with the Riu. My husband and I contacted the Riu via Facebook, via their web page and via the Riu Class Program to let them know what was going on. They were great! Exactly what we have come to expect from the Riu resorts. The front desk called my son's room and told them his replacement bracelet was at the front desk and he could pick it up at his convenience. Thank you Riu Customer Service! Please extend your training to the front desk staff at the Riu Emerald Bay. They risked losing a long time Riu Customer/Recommender over a bracelet that surely cost no more than a nickel to replace. You must get a better procedure in place for managing these types of issues. We have nicer towels at home, so we dont need to steal your towels nor were we trying to secure additional bracelets to try to sell and make additional money while we are on vacation. Aside from these two incidents with your front desk, we had a wonderful trip. Not sure we will ever return to the Riu in Mazatlan but your Customer Service Dept. ensured we will return to another Riu resort. Show less

Great

this resort is the cleanest of clean the food seems to be going down hill the bars are not serving 5 star drinks the pools are cold execpt for the swim up bar they get in and never leave creating warm water there are a few 0f the staff that dont do squat do they miguel meaaning YOU ex. view this was our 13th time to em bay and love it

Riu riu

The riu is about thirty minutes from airport.When we arrived check in was so easy and fast very friendly, room was nice there was a puddle of water on the floor as we entered the room,we spoke with front desk about it we went to grab some food,when we went back it was taken care of,fridge was kept stalked with water and beer every day,there pools were nice, beautiful beach great for walking the weather was pretty good a couple of cloudy days but still was warm.Food was very good you would never  [... read more]starve they also had a beach party excellent bbq they had a band dance floor on beach big bon fire that was very well done , nightly entertainment needs some help,during the day there games were fun,they had a foam party witch was a lot of fun, they need better pillows,and the bed was a little to hard.overall we enjoyed our stay and would return,the second floor is good if you can get it,easy access to stairs so you don’t have to use the elevator.

AMAZING RESORT

TO START WITH WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME. THE RESORT WAS VERY VERY CLEAN AND WELL KEPT.4 RESTAURANTS, 3 POOLS, LARGE BEACH, AND LOTS OF ACTIVITIES. IT'S ABOUT 40 MIN RIDE FROM AIRPORT TO RESORT.THE STAFF WERE FRIENDLY AND VERY HELPFUL.I WOULD DEFINITELY GO BACK AGAIN.

Lovely place

Nice friendly staff. Great food. Helpful people. Activities were fun. We did water aerobics, stretching, bouncy ball exercise, beach volleyball. Waiters were fast and friendly. Food presentation was beautiful. We liked playing cards in the large foyer.

Would definitely return to this resort!

Everything was wonderful except the beds were too hard. We asked the front desk and the maids put a topper on our beds to make them a bit softer. Huge beach, awesome staff, fabulous drinks and food...what more can you ask?

Great

this is our 12th visit to emerald bay and every time there are little faults.this time the ceaser mix was putered had a chat with some one problem fixed people moan about the elevators is they are that big of a hurry there are 22 floors of stairs waiting for you clean good food pleasant staff who wont forget you every thing is great ex. the airline sun wing it sucks

Attractive resort

The rooms were nice, but if anything went wrong eg. tv converter you could try for days and not get resolved, The food was ok not fantastic. entertainment not good every thing in Spanish,would be wise to up date microphones and speakers terrible could never under stand anything spoken. The beach was the best thing going nice sand and very long great. At the resort nothing to do except go to beach. This resort could be so much better

Excellent Resort

This was my wife and I's first time in Mexico, and we would return to this resort in a heartbeat. Excellent service, pools were clean, and the environment was always positive and friendly. The food was also excelent, as they had a variety of options that would suit picky eaters all the way to vegetarians. Drinks were also always readily available, and their was many options to choose from.

Everything perfect

This was the third time we visited this resort and we love it. The beach is beautiful even though the water can be pretty rough at times. It is excellent for walking as is the street out front. The hotel itself and rooms are immaculate and so very clean. The staff go above and beyond to accommodate you. Jose and Pancho will look after you well in the Lobby Bar in the evening. The buffet food is excellent and we never tired of it even after two weeks. Our only negative comment is not in regard  [... read more]to the resort but the late flight with sunwing getting into Toronto and taking one hour and 20 minutes to get our luggage. This is not acceptable. Not a good way to end vacation.

Beautiful resort - we loved it there!

We stayed on the 14th floor of this hotel and the view was spectacular! The room was nicely appointed, the maid service was excellent (note - hang your 'do not disturb' sign on your door if you like to sleep in because they start cleaning early - and they knock), and the common areas of the hotel were always spotless. The food in the buffet was varied and always hot - no complaints there at all. We tried the Asian restaurant and it was good as well - be aware that it is still buffet style whi [... read more]ch was a bit of a disappointment, but the food was good. We never made it into the steak house as only the 9 pm seatings were available when we tried to reserve. The buffet hosts a Mexican theme night anyways and it was great. Bar service was good - particularly the lobby bar - those guys are fabulous - my dirty monkey had "art" done in chocolate sauce on it. Very nice touch. The pools were a bit chilly for my liking, but once you got used to the water it was fine. The beach was very clean, and the beach hawkers were kept behind a certain line on the beach - if you wanted to purchase or shop their wares, you just crossed the rope, otherwise they did not bother you. If you wanted to walk the beach, we just exited at the side of the property and we were not bothered. The evening entertainment was okay - choose your seating carefully because the acoustics in the theatre are not great. We enjoyed the Mexican night the most. I would definitely return to this resort!