Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, beach massages
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Aerial view
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

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(153 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | C)

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

Double Room (E)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Standard Room (L)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (U)

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

Family Room (L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (C)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(152 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (M)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (M)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite (M)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Partial Sea View (M)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 742 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 King Beds

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Suite with Sea View

  • 742 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Standard with Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5-star Nuevo Vallarta property walkable to Bay of Banderas
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
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 features a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, spa services, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 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 motorized 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 elevator

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 organized 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

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, 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. 1784 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 838 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 422 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 3350 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Senovia E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific! Staff were friendly. Rooms were clean and minibar was perfect for night caps. Food was good. Could use more flavor. But i get the bland due to different people eating and their dietary needs. Pools- activities- and night shows were great. Kids enjoyed themselves. Count on us to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, and food was delicious! This was my boyfriend and I’s first trip together to an all inclusive & to Mexico & we were more than pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel Riu Vallarta is a nice place. We definitely enjoyed the beach, pools, and bars. However, it is nearly impossible to eat at one of the restaurants besides the buffet at a reasonable time. There are no reservations, so people start lining up 30-60 minutes ahead of opening just to get in and get a table. Everyone gets added to a waitlist so it might be hours before you eat after standing in line. We wanted to eat at the Steakhouse but the line was insane all five days we were at the resort. Also, the entertainment is a bit lackluster. There were some reasonably good musicians, but they only play for 30-45 at a time. Then the RIU staff put on quiz shows, or children's entertainment in between musical acts. We were disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Hotel Riu Vallarta! Hotel staff was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz Elleni

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unreal
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent wifi connection everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and all of the staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The hotel was perfect. There were no markets nearby so had to take a taxi to get to the nearest shopping markets
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen, Nanaimo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the housekeeping were thorough. The hotel check-in staff were rude about swimming pool towels overly stating that not turned in will be charged. Accusing me of stealing them i have no use for hotel towels. Watered down juice n drinks cheese sauce. Gravy all watered down gross. Enjoyed fresh fruit n daily fresh special in buffet. Pool activities lacked variety of activities n music. No English speaking translation for fire alarm incident which was traumatizing for my kids. Will not return here.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Adelanto

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandre Joan Gallagher

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Wife left glasses over the coffee counter at the room and they vanished after the room was cleaned. Staff at the sushi bar sat us at a corner where the A/C was in full blast. It was freezing cold. When asked the waiter to move us to a table/area where it wasn't so cold we were told to get back in the line and wait another 35 minutes to be relocated. The restaurant was half empty and there were plenty of free spaces where they could have relocated us. The staff member in charge of handling towels at the swimming pool (young girl with curly blonde/hazel hair) denied me the ping pong rackets claiming there was a tournament. Immediately after my wife went to ask for them and the staff member handed them over to her. There wasn't a tournament, she just wanted to give me a hard time for no reason. Finally, I had to make 4 calls to reception throughout the day to have the pepsi light replenished in our room fridge. Overall staff was attentive, professional and friendly but it only takes a couple of unfriendly people to ruin your experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was bad. I also spoke to other patrons who said the same thing. The towel tokens was the stupidest thing ever… that needs to go. The restaurants were ok… you need to switch to reservations to accommodate all the patrons. The evening events needs to be better. Music is good but better options for entertainment is needed. Pools and bartending services were excellent. Add room service and better options for food after hours. Overall - 3 stars . Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Check in
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahar, Burbank

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025