Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa

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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
  • Playa Bucerías
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nayar Vidanta Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(147 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(152 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (E)

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

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(152 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 - 1.6 km
  • Playa Bucerías - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Vallarta Adventures - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Nayar Vidanta Golf - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Riu Palace Piano Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RIU Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reflect Krystal Sky Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gran Dragon - ‬1 min walk

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

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

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

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

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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, 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
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

Reviews

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1760 out of 3312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 832 out of 3312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 417 out of 3312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 3312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 3312 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

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

Mala experiencia

La limpieza no fue muy buena, el servio fatal nos robaron un telefono en mi experencia Riu ya no es buen hotel definitivamente no regreso a un Riu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arsen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The very unique was the cockroaches everywhere into the rooms, into the food in dining areas, have of the food expired or spoiled ( specially into the sushi restaurant , it’s less then a 2stars resort , I’ll definitely not recommend this one to anyone plus, will hire the professional bloggers to create a commercial with all photos I’ve got & definitely will not using your site for vacation!!!!!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only two negative items - bartenders were non-existent in beach area. Upgrade pools with icing and heating system
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shahmahmood

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful all the time. Very good dining options and lots of activities everyday both for kids and adults.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very good hotel but it's not a palace. Riu Palace you can tell the difference.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
the last day was Cockroach on the bed I went to manger they said we can't do nothing you have to contact online and I did 2 weeks ago no one responds back not even said sorry for what happened WE left the room we stayed out because of that happened
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jebel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went here with my husband and daughter along with the whole family (grandparents, aunt uncle cousin) for my daughters 2nd bday. She had a blast playing in their kiddie pool with the slides. She loved all the dancing and singing at night. The staff are all very nice and friendly. I sometimes get lazy to line up to the bartender for drinks but there would be staff that would go around the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Jay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good all around. Met expectations for the price. Food was decent, facilities were clean, employees were acceptable. Location is nice and a large beach with minimal vendors at least when we were there. I would stay again as the price is good and the experience was pretty good. Tough to beat for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Location of hotel was great but the hotel was not what I wish for. Restaurants were not that good, RIU hotel chain has a policy of first come first serve no reservation needed and because of that we were never able to eat at the steak restaurant they start staking in guests at 5:30 after and only allow a certain number of guest per evening because of that in 4 days we never made the cut. All other restaurants were not my taste.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Stephany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ciprian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, this is a decent resort, fairly well kept. We liked the close proximity to the beach and Bucerias. With the exception of a dirty sofa, the room was clean and everything else was in great condition. Food was acceptable, although the juices and smoothies were pretty watered down. The ocean was incredibly warm and the currents were generally manageable closer to the shore. The Art Nouveau design was not our favorite, as we prefer the Adobe/traditional Mexican architecture. Two things that were a negative: litter on the beach, likely from patrons, and (at times) poorly behaved and unsupervised kids. Our room faced the courtyard, which means it was quite noisy up to about 11 pm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yolanda Z

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique? Nada 1-Precios muy altos basados en personas alcohólicas. 2- El cuarto muuuy húmedo, incluyendo sábanas y toallas!!! En ninguno otro he experimentado esto!! 3- Comida raquítica por ejemplo, nachos con leche amarilla sustituyendo nacho cheese. 4-Buffet baja calidad, no promueve buena salud cual es 60% harinas y azucar. Bacon plástico recalentado, igual que ribs en steak house. 5- Largas Filas bajo el sol para acceder a restaurantes. Hoy perdieron familia de turistas :(
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first I lost 1 day of my vacation, I had to call hotel, I ask to update or refund my money, but I don’t , I lost a lot of money .and about hotel they don’t have hair condition in shower , normal 4 or 5 star hotel has to be completely with eyes think , no tooth brush , no tooth past , no conditioner for hair , I was not able to com my hair, only food was good , I was not happy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is spread out nicely with family friendly pools throughout. The adult only bar pool is small and can get crowded quickly. The bartenders at the pool bar work well so tip them accordingly. The restaurants do not require reservations and only had a problem one time, not being able to access a restaurant. The entertainment staff was great. Our favorite was Christopher who works very hard daily.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban JR

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente Ivan Barrientos

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very well-maintained, staff were so kind and responsive and the food was amazing. We will be recommending to all our friends and will be back ourselves very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

The property was fine and some of the personal was ok,a little uncaring it seemed like.Fire alarm went off nobody knows nothing about whats going on.Thats not good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous time at the Rui Vallarta. The food was just great considering the number of people vacationing. We could also find all the specialty drinks our hearts desired. The beach was beautiful with the warmest Pacific waters we’ve been in. The staff was exceptional. Mimi was an excellent physical activities instructor and we had VIP treatment from Richard at the steakhouse. I’d highly recommend this resort for a fun, friendly and affordable vacation.
One fun sign on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Patlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovany Sinuhe Uribe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and frendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025