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

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
  • 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
(138 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(146 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 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)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 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
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 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
(7 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)

  • 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

  • ‪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

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1598 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 783 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 385 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 3042 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great area and the staff were wonderful. My only suggestion is that the activities should be more spread. What I mean with that- live music earlier for families with kids that are not little and live music at the pool should be also for everyone not just on the adult pool. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach with easy access. Nice staff and service. Food was ok, but not great. No patio chairs were ever available by the pools since they were claimed the night before.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fabulous. Staff were great. Property was clean and lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved absolutely everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best family vacation ever for high school spring break. We did a party boat excursion, and the white party was awesome. Safe environment for young kids to “party “ and enjoy spring break . Food was awesome . Enough variety every day for the six days we stayed . Entertainment staff super fun . Bartenders were awesome . Maid service was best . Room was spotless updated and fresh . Easy to accommodate family of 5 . Nothing bad to say , will go back someday .

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pace to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

saray, Fontana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had both positive and negative experiences at this resort. The room and surrounding areas were clean, and the customer service was outstanding. However, the food and restaurant service fell short of 5-star standards. The quality of the food was not up to par, and the restaurant struggled to manage reservations due to the overwhelming number of guests. We ended up having to eat outside the resort for most of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of activities and options for everyone
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous resort RIU Vallarta. Great food, beach, staff….everything!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort was great and so was the staff. Entertainment was good and we had a lot of fun. Food left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and location was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was ok, felt safe
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here and the food was ok. The staff was nice, until I reached out to have some items shipped to me that I forgot in my room. It was a huge hassle. I contacted management and was very specific on what I left behind. They only shipped some of my items back. They kept some new items and denied that they were there. I was disappointed that they were dishonest and lied. If you go there, do not leave your stuff behind or unattended! They have yet to make this right.

8/10 Good

Roberto Alvarez

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old and needs major renovation. Pools were small. Spent $6k (no flights) for 2 rooms and our view is a parking lot. Food was terrible. Buffet served same tired food daily for breakfast & lunch. Specialty restaurant food had limited choices and food was not good. Steak House offered 1 steak, a very thin rib eye. Asian food the food bowls were empty and no rush to fill it up. Drinks were terribel, liquor seriously watered down. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hated all the processed food, towels were old and rough. Pools were awesome and most of the staff was nice. Entertainment was fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art, Queen Creek

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I stay at a Riu resort and I’ll definitely be back. Great entertainment, great food, music, pools, staff. I highly recommend this place. The only thing I didn’t like is that they allow people to save the pool chairs even if no is there using the pool. People would leave their towel or belongings on their chair and that would save it for them even overnight for days on end. That’s the only thing I didn’t like.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the first time I was very impressed and very professional staffed , I will visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025