Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property near Bay of Banderas

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double Room (M)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 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
(127 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (E)

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

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room (L)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Family Room (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room (L)

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

Double Room (C)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

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

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

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

Suite, Ocean View (M)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

Junior Suite (M)

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

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 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)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the area

Nuevo Vallarta

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay of Banderas and 2 miles (3 km) of Nuevo Vallarta Beach with a stay here. Also, Playa Bucerías is within 2 miles (3 km) and Vallarta Adventures is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Bay of Banderas
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nuevo Vallarta property.

  • 1 building
  • 678 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2006
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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 spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    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).

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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1433 out of 2752 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 720 out of 2752 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 354 out of 2752 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 2752 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 2752 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Likes: well run and managed hotel: housekeeping, concierge, service, information, maintenance, food service, bar tending, drink and food prep, entertainment, beach area services, grounds keeping and Xmas decor were outstanding. Dislikes: inconsiderate guests, improperly attired guests for the venue, and people ignoring basic safety rules.

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Espinoza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and extremely clean. Staff were friendly, food was really good, and nice clean beach. Check-in and check-out was efficient. If you are looking for night life, this is not the right hotel.. It's quite sleepy overall, with one show a night, and no late night entertainment. Everything closes by 11 pm.We went off the resort most nights We didn't like that the pools closed at 7 pm each night, as most resorts let you enjoy an evening swim till at least 10 or 11 pm. Overall, a nice resort and great for families
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lilian Vanessa Dinataly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Variety of food in the buffet, same food every day and also at the other restaurants. No room service. Supposed to be a family resort, but there are no kids allowed and the swim bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

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

4/10 Poor

James G

Travelled with partner
Food was horrible and the pools were so warm you couldn't get cooled off
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ileana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and great food choices. Lots of activities for kids and adults. All the staff were friendly and considerate. Easy beach walk between RIU properties. RIU Jalisco had a larger kids pool area with slides and bucket. RIU Vallarta had a smaller kids pool area but very adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica, ADELANTO

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food wasn't great and it felt like the same food on the buffet for every meal. The beach was gorgeous though!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the fist all inclusive hotel I have stayed with no waiters on beach or pool. It was a surprise that you could be in the pool for 2-3 hours and no staff was available. It’s not a bad hotel but I would not choose to stay here again. The food was surprisingly unflavored the state of Nayarit enormous and delicious food and dishes so for the resort to make the food as tasteless and bland was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had lots of fun, nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tatsuya

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beatrice

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was amazing, great drinks, good food and entertainment. Would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

andres

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alejandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at multiple Riu resorts in Mexico and this was definitely at the bottom of the list. The property is very dirty with pool lounge chairs that have multiple stains. Food is poor and all of the buffet was the best option in comparison to the restaurant. The buffet would run out of food items and you would wait over 20 minutes for them to bring out a new dish. Staff was vert rude and not friendly at all. It didnt matter where we went, it was rare to find a smiling happy worker. No drink servers anywhere to be found and we had to walk to a bar everytime we wanted a drink. We payed for cabanas on the beach and got no service their either. Shows were ok and night entertainment was probably the highlight of the resort. People at the pool with the swim up bar got completely drunk one day we were there and were totally inappropriate. Given that this is a family friendly resort and although this happened at the adult pool, its literally a few feet away from the other pools. Honestly would go somwhere else. If youre ok with some chaos and low standards and 2 star service i would say youll be fine here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a junior suite and was not impressed. Walls were dirty and looked cheap.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There are many reasons why I will not go back to this All Inclusive Hotel. 1. The property has 5 restaurants, but their availability is limited to dinner. Therefore, you have to have breakfast and lunch at their buffet restaurant. Although there is variety, the food lacks flavor and is dried from sitting at the buffet bar. Their steak house was recommended but the food was super salty. The Asian and Italian restaurants were better. 2. They advertise an inclusive experience but the alcohol experience that they offer you is cheap. The bartenders at the pool bar were rude, when I asked about more “expensive” alcohol. I asked for a shot of Don Julio and was answered with, “That is their bottle” when it wasn’t but he was just being tipped by the other guest. 3. I did not like their one towel per day policy since after being at the beach, I wanted a different towel to use after the pool. So I would not get sand all over me again. 4. The hotel offers limited nightlife entertainment for an All Inclusive Hotel. They have a huge courtyard where events, music or DJs could take place but instead, the place is empty and their events last 30 minutes. My husband and I were looking for a better nightlife experience during our weekend stay. 5. The bed in the room was very uncomfortable, clean but could not sleep. 6. The house cleaning staff was friendly, but cannot say the same about the staff at the lobby or the bartenders. Overall our experience felt like we were staying at a W
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024