Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sundeck
Sundeck
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Camino Viejo a San José, Km 3.5, Col. El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, 4990
  • Medano Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cabo San Lucas Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Arch
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | C)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Grande (B2C-US))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, M)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Grande (U))

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Standard, M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, L)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Grande | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, U)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, E)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Grande | C)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Grande, M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Cabo San Lucas

Located in Cabo San Lucas (El Medano Ejidal), Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive is within a 10-minute walk of Medano Beach and Cabo San Lucas Bay. .This all-inclusive property is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from The Arch and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Marina Del Rey.

What's nearby

  • Medano Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cabo San Lucas Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marina Del Rey - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Arch - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Land's End - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riu Sport Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baja California Restaurante - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Torote Steak House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La misión - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Pool Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Adults-only beachfront property with 4 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 602 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A health club and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 602 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. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a health club. This Art Deco property also features 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.

Grab a bite at Promenade, one of the property's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 6 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cabo San Lucas? This property has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Promenade - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Yu Hi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Krystal - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Sofia - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Krystal
  • Promenade
  • Sofia
  • Yu Hi

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 969 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • 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
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.
When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 79.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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.
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
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Riu Palace Baja California Adults All Inclusive
Riu Baja California Adults In
Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2363 out of 3982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 884 out of 3982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 390 out of 3982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 3982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 3982 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jackie Lynn, Mercer Island

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall we enjoyed our stay here. The staff are super attentive and friendly. The rooms are fine, nothing special. The food is just average but considering it’s an all-inclusive and they’re feeding hoards of people, that’s to be expected. I always appreciated the salad bar and fresh fruit bar. As for the free alcohol, we found out that Mexico has lower proofs on their alcohol so we started ordering doubles. We thought they watered it down! No, it just takes more to pack a punch.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ahmad

We had a Safty. Issue. At 01:00. Am. Some. Air freshener. Unit. Fell from. Roof. Smell. Like. Very bad. Public toilets. Could not sleep. Inform the front desk in morning. Enroza. Fixed it. Next. Day. Very. Scary experience. And. No sleep after the smell
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all this resort is extremely clean. Staff was amazing. The food was just OK. The adult side was a smaller resort and you had to walk over to the larger resort for other amenities such as night clubs and sports bars, etc.. Views are amazing and pools were heated which is a must in January.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did a solo trip for my 30th birthday & I stayed at Riu Baja California. My stay was beyond amazing. The staff was so kind and courteous… it’s someone cleaning nonstop everywhere you go, so very clean! Food was amazing, beautiful views, great weather all week. My overall experience was a 10/10! Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

brittany Noel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely be back! Exceptional stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great great staff and property. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhiuzzaman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
My sunglasses got snatched at this hotel and the reception staff (one name I remember is Arturo) didn’t help at all. Great all around except the feeling of insecurity clouded rest of our stay. I would highly recommend a western chain hotel Vs. RIU at Cabo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel Leo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were great; the food could have been better.The staff wasnt as helpful as I wiah they were
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent.Our room was spotless every day. All the staff was remarkable. Loved the pools and all the property, very fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton, Hope Mills

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

10/10 Excellent

Luay, NASHVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a weekend trip to Cabo. When I got to the property, I was impressed with how clean and nice everything was. The staff was excellent. The food was very, very good. It reminded me of the RIU in Madrid. Had a very European feel to it. Rooms were very, very nice comfortable and quite large. Only thing I wish is that I upgraded to an ocean view room. Oh, and the other thing is, there’s only one elevator that I saw in the front of the hotel. My room was actually downstairs and had a view of the Santa Fe hotel next-door. Can’t wait to go back. Elevator or no elevator I am still wanna stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Ajax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Great rooms and pool are. Only downside is people reserving loungers at the crack of dawn.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent visit in late January

We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were very comfortable and the service was great. Food was good. Drinks too! I am never happy that by the time you get to the pool at 9am - 85% of the chairs have towels laying on them. But, that seems to be everywhere... We also visited the 2 sister properties next door. The Palace seemed to be the quietest property -even though there were some children at the property. But - it was the end of January and most kids are in school....
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had avoided large resorts assuming they were impersonal and generic but Riu was recommended to us. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent- at all restaurants, any need was tended to immediately, the place is spotless, and the staff is helpful and friendly. We recommend Riu Baja California Adults Only- 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and competent staff. Very clean. Great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Mae, Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

craig robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No heat in the room. Limited menu in restaurants. Internet and tv poor and intermittent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025