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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
3 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
5 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Garden
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Place, Farallón Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Clara Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Tropical View, U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (E)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (L)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (C)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Tropical View, C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Garden View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (E)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (E)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Rio Hato

With a stay at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Blanca and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. .This all-inclusive property is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Farallón Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Farallon Island.

What's nearby

  • Farallón Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Santa Clara Beach - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Playa Blanca - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Buenaventura Marina - 25 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pacifico - Royal Decameron - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xian Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers 573 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rio Hato property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 573 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and a waterslide. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Balboa, 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, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Rio Hato? This property has 1690 square feet (157 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Balboa - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Xian - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Il Palazzo - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Chiriqui - This poolside steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. 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 and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • 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 drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

No pets or service animals 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Las instalaciones del hotel muy buenas (aunque pueden mejorar algún detalle como disponer acondicionador y shampoo en lugar de jabón/shampoo/acondicionador, 3 en 1...), impecable la limpieza. La comida bien en general, si bien en especial los restaurantes de especialidad pueden mejorar (nos pareció mejor la comida en el restaurante general). El gran punto a mejorar es el servicio del personal, virtualmente no existe, se ven sobrepasados y la verdad no atienden, creemos les falta algo de entrenamiento y sobre todo pueden ser pocos para la cantidad de personas a atender en los servicios en especial
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked 2 rooms. At registration I told the person that our friends (room 2) would be late because their flight from Canada was delayed for 2 days. Our room and service were perfect. When our friends (room 2) arrived staff at gate and desk were very confused. Took long time to get them registered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and air conditioning was fantastic. Resort food was fair...even at the specialty restaurants. Only one beer available at this resort, so if you don't like it, there's nothing else. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose, SANTIAGO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Execellen choise for vacations
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, food staff room the environment and entertainments
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was completely amazing all the way around. Beautiful room, wonderful service, fantastic people, just an overall really good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers a wonderful experience with very clean facilities, attentive and professional staff and excellent food!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Magny Ange Tchabeu

Liked: Amenities
The staff was super nice and helpful. I had so much fun !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good for what it is. Air con was very effective, staff was welcoming and friendly, food was plentiful, bar lineups were short, facilities were clean, and four pools to suit various age groups. The food was buffet quality except for the specialty restaurants, so foodies may find it a bit lacking in quality, and sometimes cold and stale. Also somewhat crowded and loud, if that's not what you're into. Perfect for families and younger partiers, or older folks who don't care about those factors.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating when needing help for a couple of room key malfunctions. Entertainment and shows were very good and entertaining.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both of use got food poison after first dinner. Second day got worst, we needed medical attention in the clinic you guys have downstairs. Good attention by Liz the EMS working there. Lorena and Floyd Spencer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Julieth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, food options were plentiful, but the staff made it memorable! From Maricruz bringing such joy to every meal we were lucky enough to see her, to Alex and Yunier behind the bar making tasty drinks quickly, to Abdiel ensuring the pool was safe and enjoyable, to Eleuterio helping us find a lost personal item and being so nice! For anyone traveling without children, the pool with the swim up bar is adults only and consistently enforced - we only really saw kiddos at meals. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and well trained. The facility was clean the activities were so much fun! !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Muy bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’d give it minus 10 if we could. A loud, noisy party want to be hotel that blared music day and night. Read not relaxing for a restful vacation. We were booked for 6 nights and left after one night. Relocating was a wonderful decision. The food was cold and lousy, the delux room spartan, cold and from the 70s and the minibar had 4 soft drinks and two beers. One of which was taken after maintenance fixed the bathroom lights. Speaking of the alcohol, it was water down swill. This lousy hotel has a leadership problem as it is directly opposite other RIU properties we stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

robert, Holiday

Good overall, but not much to do at night
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I enjoyed this property. my smart TV didn't work which was a bummer and I am not sure why this location didn't have an ATM but that was hinderance. I was satisfied with my overall stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANUJ

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balboa restaurant staff went out of their way to accomodate our requests
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisbet

Su
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Good housekeeping, ac perfect, nice view, everything perfect, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Damaris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the staff wasn’t friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome time at this RIU. The grounds were amazingly well kept, the food was mostly delicious, the beach was great. Near the end of our vacation, we were looking for things to complain about. And when you have to think that hard about it, l would say that you’ve had a wonderful time. I think housekeeping was one area that they could work on. We placed the…no service sign on our door. They still came in our room and removed all of the towels without replacing them. In room coffee packets weren’t replenished. So, the big question … would we return ? Most definitely YES. We’ll probably be back next year and bring our kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanisha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very rude to African Americans. They cleaned but not properly. The hotel is very secluded and 2 hours away from the fun stuff. I had no hot water in my room. The food gave me diarrhea. The WiFi was not working good so I couldn’t do homework. The store was very limited with snacks and souvenirs. The only this that saved them was the specialty restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025