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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Place, Farallón Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Clara Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

Minibar (free items), in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite with Ocean View

Minibar (free items), in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room with Garden View

Minibar (free items), in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room (Tropical View, U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (L)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (L)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (U)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

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

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-US)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (C)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (C)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room (Tropical View, C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Garden View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (E)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (E)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 366 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Triple Room (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

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

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About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5-star Rio Hato property close to Playa Blanca
This property features 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and a nightclub. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 5 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. 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. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1690 square feet (157 square meters) include conference space. This all-inclusive property also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

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. Open daily.
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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Some water is reused through 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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Johanna

Bonito destino para conocer la cultura local, pero la experiencia del resort no cumplió mis expectativas. La variedad del buffet fue limitada y muy repetitiva durante la estadía. El servicio fue adecuado, aunque la hospitalidad no destacó. Recomiendo investigar bien y comparar con otros destinos como Punta Cana o Jamaica si buscas una experiencia de resort más completa.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was nice but their term of “international night” for dinner wasn’t a wide variety of international food(could be better) but room was really nice with a great view(soundproof rooms so you don’t get disturbed by outside noise), pools were nice and staff was really friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My experience at this resort wasn’t all terrible and I was able to enjoy it overall but there are some significant areas for improvememt 1. Lack of cleanliness and poor maintenance of room amenities: Mildewed curtains, dirty bedskirts. Towels also smelled weird. The safe was broken. The balcony area smelled like cat urine and the adult pool area had an occasional smell of sewage. 2. I found myself having to go to the front desk to request services that were supposed to be regularly maintained such as clean towels and minibar restock (upon arrival to the room the minibar was not fully stocked). 3. Our reservation was all inclusive yet when we attempted to grab dinner at one of the included restaurants we were told that it was “full for the night” although we could clearly see empty tables inside AND we saw the employee admitting persons inside after we left and went to another restaurant. Not sure why exactly my friend and I were refused entry. 4. At check in, the wrong room was assigned, and although this was corrected it was a bummer to have to wait for a room after the 2hr drive from the airport and wasn’t the best first impression of the resort. Checkout was also a mess with long lines in a hot humid lobby and slow moving desk personnel. This was my first visit to Panama and it’s a gorgeous country I will definitely be returning to but I don’t think I would choose to stay at this hotel again unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this was a very nice all-inlcusive. It appeared to be the only one in the area with direct beach frontage. There were four pools, one for kids and one with a swim up bar. There were a large amount of lawn chairs on the huge beach which was not crowded at all - though my friend told me, in the winter months, the property will become very crowded with foreigners. The food selection was very nice - Asian, Italian, steakhouse, Mexican and buffet. The shows at night were fun, including live bands, dancers, and karaoke. The stuff were very pleasant and very helpful. I would stay here again. There was a very small location for beach vendors who remained at their stall. Men renting horses, but they were not pushy. Don't bother taking the boat ride to the island. It's expensive and you can swim a little, but that's about it. I would highly recommend the Riu Playa Blanca!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members was the best part of the experience- everyone was nice, polite amd helpful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a lot of amenities and entertainment options
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario Alberto Guerrero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, good food, nice rooms. The only bad experience was with the snacks in the afternoon. The Chiriquí restaurant was always full of birds, they were in a lot of tables, very unsanitary.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Rocio

Liked: Staff & service
We were expecting more of a 4 stars hotel. The room smelled recently cleaned when we got in but the floor had shades of a not so proper cleaning. Also. They didn't come to clean the room next day, there was not question if we wanted or not. And the day we ask for it. They came so late that we needed to refuse because it was nap time for the baby. The service in general was good. They were very accommodating with the food for the baby in the restaurant. The design of the bathroom in the rooms is odd. The towel hanger was inside the bathtub space behind the glass. And the towels were old and light brown (awful color). The pool towels were softer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tadeusz Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection at the bar. Excellent resort.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food was kind of the same all the time. Staff was great. Bar was ok. Rooms were clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josefa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was super wonderful, the food was exquisite, the only thing that needs to be improved is the staff, they need to be kinder
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall very good. The only issue is our room was at the far end away from the elevators on the 6th floor. So it took a while walking
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean /small easy to get around property , staff great , food was good . Elevators are slow , had two double beds in room very small me and my hubby bad to sleep separately, would have liked to see more shrimp and seafood options . Beaches have black volcanic sand and very hot to walk on . overall very good first experience in panama !!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Einstein

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel VERY rude. NOT friendly at all. We had three rooms and the bathroom doors did not latch. I called front desk to get my fan fixed and no one showed up in the eight days that we were there and the bar inside the room doe not get filled dayly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
food and drinks were great. The staff was terrible, according to their rules, double reservations is not allowed by the same person, which is something stupid if you want to make reserve a separate room for your kids. I have been traveling for over 20 years and I have never had this issue before at any hotel except this one. It was a total waste of time during check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcelo Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle plage, bon service, excellent hotel en generale à excepción du système de reservation des restos à la carte qui est ridicule. Première nuit, à 8h avec le resto vide, impossible de rentrer car selon la personne qui assignait les places, il fallait venir plus tôt. Deuxième nuit, en file à 6:30, comme il n’était pas plein, elle ne pouvait pas nous inscrire pour la liste d’attente et souper plus tard. Une fois qu’on a trouvé une place, on nous a servi un verre d’eau à notre arrivée et il a fallu demander le 2e avec le dessert car personne s’est approché de notre table. Le personnel dans le buffet est milles fois plus gentil et serviable. Ça n’est vaut pas la peine.
Vide la 2e nuit
Des places la première nuit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Riu property was great! Plenty of space on the beach and at pools where you don’t have to get up early to reserve space. All of the restaurants had really good food. My only disappointment was coming from the I wish there were more meat choices like bacon or sausage(turkey or beef). Housekeeping was awesome and really fast. Check in was prompt because I checked in online ahead of time. Check out was fast as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

yamile

Un poco viejas las instalaciones, faltaba mejor aseo y mejor atencion por parte del personal
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo la atención fue buena solo que daré una observación las toallas deben tener un mejor olor y cambiarlas por demás súper bien
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was amazing food staff our bedroom view. only issue was the beach not so great in my 5 day stay was o ly able to swim one day for a bit water was rough water was dark.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Borys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central American A.C. rarely got room below 23 Celsius so warm sleeps otherwise all was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people, excellent hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and restaurants were great! Water wasn’t always provided in the room which was problematic. Overall all though it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026