Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property near Playa Blanca

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Aerial view
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
View from property
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa
    7 min walk
  • Farallón Beach
    15 min walk
  • Playa Blanca
    14 min drive
  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    18 min walk

Room options

Triple Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

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

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

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

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

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

Triple Room (C)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Garden View (C)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (L)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (E)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (U)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

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

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Rio Hato

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the property, you'll find Farallón Beach and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. Also, Playa Blanca is within 3 miles (5 km) and Farallon Island is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Farallón Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Farallon Island - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Santa Clara Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Playa Blanca - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪mansa - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Balboa restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Panama Canal - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tai kai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Limon Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Playa Blanca
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - 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.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. 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 available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this property measures 1690 square feet (157 square meters) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rio Hato property.

  • 1 building
  • 573 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • 1690 sq ft of conference space
  • 157 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

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

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
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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

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.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 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).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for vacations, nice location, great staff and aceptable food during the stay. The place laks maintenance and the rooms are just ok, need renovations works.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyhgmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and the beach and pool were great. The check-in process was horrible. The property, however, is very outdated, and the food is not so good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself is nice. The hotel itself I would give 3stars. Nothing aesthetically appealing, but clean for the most part. The hotel is far out from everything and transportation can be pricey depending on what you’re trying to do. However, the food was really good in the main buffet. It’s the best all inclusive food I’ve had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel often and ONLY stay at RIU locations. This location has a lot of good/positive things going on. The food is good, THE STEAKHOUSE is 10/10 .. the 24hr snack bar has very little options compared to other locations. Entertainment here is a vibe, good for the whole family. They even have a night club. If you do have more than one room make sure to put one room in someone else’s name that’s in your party, I had a 2 hour hold up checking in due to this. Also, book multiple excursions in one day if you can, the resort is 2 hours away. All in all, it was a good stay. Housekeepers on point with decorating rooms daily. I will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beds were not double size, you go to rest from our routine and the least you need is a bad sleeping, when i asked the front desk about it they said that's the standard in Spain, we were not in Spain...........
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dayatra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it was a smaller resort. I didn't like the food. For a country that has the Atlantic and pacific access there was no fresh seafood. The restaurant were very bad. The buffet was pretty good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vianchenka L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Perdieron una clienta
Tengo 4 años que vamos en las vacaciones de mis hijas, este año el personal fue displicente y se nota que esta decayendo la calidad, mi niña se enfermo despues de comer y vomitó tenia una toalla encima y se ensucio de vomito, me cobraron 16 dolares cómo si hubiera perdido la toalla! Otra pareja del grupo luego del check out no los dejaron bajar a comer porque era la 1pm, si se demoraron por el filon para hacer el check out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clemente

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun place to enjoy with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un todo-incluido de calidad A . El servicio es excelente, se esfuerzan para brindar una servicio personalizado aún teniendo 1000 huéspedes en todo el hotel. Mi único disgusto fue en el momento del check in, al parecer no pueden tener dos habitaciones reservadas en un mismo nombre. Es un problema que me demoraron 1 hora en resolver mientras mi familia esperaba en el lobby del hotel. Estos problemas se pueden resolver fácilmente con tiempo, no al momento de tener el huésped en el check in. Por lo demás excelente, los shows cada noche son de gran calidad, grandes bailarines y músicos brindan shows muy entretenidos. La comida y bebidas son muy variadas y están siempre disponibles. En general, una magnífica experiencia de vacaciones para mi familia. Volvería de seguro.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

DeEric

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Krishna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The smell of the bed sheets were awful. Was not impress with that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice family place. The kids enjoy themselves very well
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ramon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corina Campbell

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

10/10 Excellent

Yoel Rodriguez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. Become Riu fan's
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maridoli Caceres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had Bed Bugs!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is nice But nothing around . No shutters to any stores
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawnakay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay was ok but too much flies in food area and pool area.was unable to eat in peace. Food was good room did not clean one of the day after 3pm wifi chip in and out.and few roaches i see in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great All inclusive resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024