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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
5 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
3 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Farallón Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Clara Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Playa Blanca
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

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

View all photos for Triple Room (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (C)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Garden View (C)

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Room (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (L)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room (E)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (E)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Room (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (E)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

2 bedrooms, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Rio Hato

When you stay at Hotel 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.

What's nearby

  • Farallón Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Santa Clara Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Playa Blanca - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Buenaventura Marina - 21 min drive - 14.2 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

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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. Bathrooms feature showers, 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.
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.

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 and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

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

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

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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

No pets or service animals 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.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Loud AC and fan in the rooms

The AC in both rooms was too loud and the fan did not have to option to select the speed. In general, the service is decent however the hotel should consider managing a reservation system for the dinners instead of having huge lines just waiting to see if you can make it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa Fabiola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the staff so hardworking so dedicated so respectful so determined, the staff is the one who keeps this place excellent , but the owner of Riu Blanca playa needs to visit themselves
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Inderia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Omg the food was horrible, the taxis was expensive and none of the employees can speak a little bit of English 😩😩. I found a huge 🐜 in my sauce for my steak.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just thanks for very nice place to stay end enjoy my vacation 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliuska, Pleasantville

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They need more animations
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kwamane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lernoui, jersey city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MARIELENA

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

2/10 Terrible

RONICK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was disappointing, food average, crstomer service is poor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for 3 nights. Perfect stat. Good staff, food & entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddiq, Mississauga

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite of making request at the booking time few days in advance that need early check in but didn’t get honoured, they said room only available at 3 pm, when check out is up to 12 noon then they can’t clean and make ready if someone requested few days before
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittney

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellery

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

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

8/10 Good

Shanise

Travelled with partner
The property was fair. I probably would visit again for the price; however, I would say the rooms could use an upgrade. The furniture and look of the room is dated. There were a lot of children on the property. The beach is at your fingertips but beware of the random dogs that stay on the property (friendly dogs but not my favorite). I would highly recommend private transportation as the hotel is 2.5 hours from PTY. I will say that I felt safe at the resort and that’s always important!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They're doing construction they stop by 6pm the latest but if you wanted to rest during the day not happening. The property was clean staff are pretty much friendly. The food and entertainment was good. Had minor issues but they addressed them in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

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

8/10 Good

Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marjorie, Panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a safety place, a little bit crowded but it was a high season. The food at the restaurants wasn,'t really good but the buffets had a good diversity of choices. The hotel,areas and bathrooms were very clean. In general the hotel is a great all inclusive one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alessandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The drinks, particularly at the lobby bar, were very good. Nothing to really complain about from the drinks perspective. The food, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired…generally not well prepared and not tasty. The entertainment was less and of poorer quality than we have been accustomed to after many years of experience with all inclusives.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended our family vacation to Panama with this all-inclusive stay at Riu Playa Blanca. In general our stay was quite pleasant. The hotel, our room and all areas are quite clean. The staff are lovely and quite good at their jobs. And lastly, since it's an all-inclusive, I must mention the food. Starting with the al-la carte restaurants, the service was excellent, but the food was only okay. I would say it was generally under seasoned. As for the buffet restaurants, there was excellent variety and the food was good. This is the first all-inclusive where we opted for the buffet vs. the al-la carte. The resort has a nice beach and great swimmable water. The entertainment areas such as the lounge and the theater have lots of space and are very comfortable. The pools and lounging areas around the pools are great, the only issue is that they are too busy. You cannot expect to simply get a set of chairs by the pool at any point in the day, except by going down to the pool at 6:30 or so to reserve some chairs.

8/10 Good

Anelsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was free and the property was very clean. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Not a lot of entertainment at the resort but it is a great place to unwind and relax. The food was good and the staff was polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My fiancé and I went for his birthday and we had such an amazing time. The beach is beautiful, big and clean. The food at the buffet was amazing top notch and shout out to Donnie and Jose for keeping my cup filled all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025