Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, beach massages
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, beach massages
5 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY, 63732
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Flamingos Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Bucerías
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (M)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (E)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (L)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (U)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room (L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (C)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (C)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (M)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite (M)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the area

Nuevo Vallarta

When you stay at Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive in Nuevo Vallarta, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bay of Banderas and Nuevo Vallarta Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Playa Bucerías and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Vallarta Adventures.

What's nearby

  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 2 min drive
  • Vallarta Adventures - 7 min drive
  • Nayar Vidanta Golf - 8 min drive
  • Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Playa Bucerías - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Botana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Riu Palace Piano Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kulinarium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mozza Mare - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive offers 678 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nuevo Vallarta property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 678 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite at Don Rafael, one of the property's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Don Rafael - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kulinarium - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Nirvana - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Il Gusto - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
La Boheme - Onsite bar. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Don Rafael
  • Kulinarium
  • Nirvana
  • Il Gusto
  • La Boheme

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Cycling
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Corner/local shop
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

All Inclusive Riu
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Vallarta
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Vallarta Riu
Riu Vallarta Hotel Nuevo Vallarta
Riu Vallarta Nuevo
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1456 out of 2785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 730 out of 2785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 353 out of 2785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 2785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 2785 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time visiting an all-inclusive of any kind, - so most of my issues were due to my own ignorance about how certain things just are - and are going to be at any huge, family, beachside all-inclusive like RIU. If you kind of know what you’re getting into, you’ll be fine— in fact, you’ll have a fabulous time with your family. Don’t go alone like I did. This is a family place— bring a parent or a sibling if you dont have kids, you’ll have a blast. Plenty to do, drink, eat. The buffets are bountiful and fresh but you start to get sick of it after a few meals. About half (maybe more?) of each meal’s buffets are the same items day after day— but it’s kind of OK because most of it is really good!! The bread (all kinds— rolls, BAGELS, TORTILLAS!!) fabulous. The FISH, especially the Sea Bass which is front and center every single day in the same spot—PERFECTION. The only culinary downside for me was the complete lack of breakfast potatoes and the potatoes at other meals were really soggy and weird. The star of the show was the abundant and diverse and colorful, TASTY FRESH FRUIT— wow. Also, the horchata if you can find it. They hide it in a barrel in the corner. ;-) Overall, it’s a beautiful place to spend some family time— the staff will help you if you need anything. It was pretty easy for me to get around with some mobility issues, although it is a large property and depending where your room is, requires a decent amount of walking. The beach is 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs some updating. The toilets in rooms don’t work and are faulty after “repair” The electrical outlets do not work whatsoever. Only outlet that work was the bathroom outlet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice clean the service was excellent wishing there was a few more shops for shopping will definitely b back with more family visits
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alissa

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Entertainment was great and family friendly Costumer Service Delicious food I love the bar tenders
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I’ve stayed at atleast 25 all inclusive resorts , mid range usually. This place had great staff, but no pool drink service, you had to wait in line ups all day. Pool service to speak of , it was basically absent. There was line ups at the women’s washrooms by the pool, like waiting 10 minutes just to Pee. The buffet food , was one of the worst , all Mexican tasteless prison food. Even the soya sauce was so watered down at the Japanese place. The Orange juice & all juices were 3/4 watered down . The entertainment bar must’ve been flooded in the past , as it smelled like sewer , when we told them , they sprayed “aroma” and they knew the drill as soon as we complained , so it’s an obvious issue. The staff was really friendly, they worked hard, but couldn’t keep up. We didn’t have a bad time as it was just one of those things, we should’ve paid more and went somewhere nicer, but that’s okay .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kylee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy all around larger resort... Many pools.. Clean beach
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was really good and everyone was friendly. My only complaint is I wish their were more restrooms near the pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools were clean, rooms were clean and the staff were very kind and excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Therese Alana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value all inclusive. Room was clean and shower was good. Our balcony overlooked the roof so not a great view but we booked it on short notice. The food was not very good with the exception of the Italian restaurant. Loved the beach access and adult only pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Everything and everyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Edgar Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The food is very bad quality. All adults in the pool by the bar behave like spring breakers, playing drinking games and shouting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU does a nice job with activities, the food leaves something to be desired. The Asian restaurant was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Reyes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time trip. I am glad i picked this resort. It met all of our expectations. We had a memorial experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first all-inclusive stay, and it was fantastic! A beautiful resort with all the amenities. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except the elevator service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a great stay at RIU Vallarta. The restaurant options are good not great. The steakhouse was our favorite. Most of the time we ate at the main restaurant which is basically a Buffett. They do offer a nice variety of options such as Italian, Chinese and American but very little Mexican food options. The pools are nice however no drink or food service options at the pool. You have to walk over to the bar to get drinks and go to the main restaurant for food. No room service either. I missed having my daily chips and guacamole like when we go to Cabo each year and chicken quesadillas at the pool. They do offer lots of activities for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024