Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property near Playa Blanca

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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-CA)

  • 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-CA)

  • 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, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Ocean view
  • 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-CA)

  • 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-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 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-CA)

  • 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-CA)

  • 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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Sea View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Farallón Beach - 15 min walk
  • Farallon Island - 10 min drive
  • Santa Clara Beach - 11 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 14 min drive

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.

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

  • 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 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.

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. 387 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Ovidio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CeCe

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Ann Theresa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

IVAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CeCe

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amzing, friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!

10/10 Excellent

Herminio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmeta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the food and entertainment,
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Minnie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little smaller than most resorts I've been to. The food was not that flavorful so I stuck with the fruits and vegetables.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

SHANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was terrible they need to not cater for international people only. Caribbean people prefer their food well season and cooked. The resort is nice but the food is awful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessicawx

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only problem my griend & I haf was the distance form the airport to the hotel & vice versa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Servicio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Johana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Domattie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MILKA

Liked: Amenities
Disappointed by the beach Requires better cleaning
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everyone helpful and the shows they is have.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania C

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice but it could improve the night entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Didier

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yamaiky

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible location. Rude staff, even worst management, poor support with Expedia local. Midnight snacks are a joke. Even rotten food. Discussed with other Canadian guests from Toronto and Vancouver and they are very unsatisfied too. Never going back to a RIU hotel ever and use Expedia service too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Far from center and limited things to do
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Antoinette, Kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024