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Double Room, Oceanfront (L)
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (L)
38 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Ocean View (E)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (L)
35 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (E)
38 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (L)
79 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Oceanfront (U)
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (E)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (U)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (U)
79 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Ocean View (L)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (U)
38 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Ocean View (U)
35 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)
79 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable property on the beach, near Farallón Beach

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach. This all-inclusive property is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Farallon Island.

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 swimming 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.

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 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All food and beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • All non-motorised water sports included
  • All land activities, recreational facilities and equipment included
  • Snorkelling included
  • Kayaking included
  • Volleyball included
  • Aerobics classes/lessons included
  • On-site live performances included
  • Access to on-site clubs included
  • Scuba diving excursions not included
  • Snorkelling excursions not included
  • Motorised water sports not included
  • Golf green fees not included
  • Use of golf equipment not included
  • Use of golf cart not included
  • Transport to off-site activities not included
  • Off-site tours not included
  • All meals served buffet style
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • All available beverages included
  • Sailboats not included
  • On-site entertainment and activities included

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 573
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Nightclub
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Wedding services
  • Children's club
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2014
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1690
  • Conference space size (meters) - 157
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 5
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Fitness classes on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Beach volleyball on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. 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.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Grey water recycling system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Hotel Names

  • All Inclusive Playa Blanca
  • Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
  • Hotel Riu Playa Blanca All Inclusive
  • Playa Blanca All Inclusive
  • Riu Playa Blanca
  • Riu Playa Blanca All Inclusive All-inclusive property Rio Hato
  • Riu Playa Blanca All Inclusive All-inclusive property
  • Riu Playa Blanca All Inclusive Rio Hato
  • Riu Playa Blanca All Inclusive
  • Hotel Riu Blanca Inclusive
  • Riu Blanca Inclusive Inclusive
  • Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Rio Hato
  • Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive All-inclusive property
  • Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive All-inclusive property Rio Hato

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Travelife
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