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Reviews of Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1211 out of 2339 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 634 out of 2339 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 301 out of 2339 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 2339 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 2339 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley Marie, LAS VEGAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt safe, the resorts are like in a private subdivision. Dining options was okay, disappointed for not getting into the steak house. The main buffet area was good. Taxi to the airport was reliable. I had a nice 5 day vacation which was plenty.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
it was excellent we enjoyed our stay here we were really sad to go back home but definitely looking forward to come back thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would (and now have) highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to visit Puerto Vallarta. The RIU Vallarta has everything one could want to experience on site and an app that keeps you up to date on daily activities, restaurant menu and entertainment. The staff is hospitable and remember your name.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
6th trip to Vallarta, good as usual.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Burgina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay was good, however after 2nd night I had a peeping Tom looking over my balcony. I went to front desk to report it and was not happy that I had to wait until business hours to speak with someone at desk the guy at desk could not help me just to at least change my room. However later when speaking with guest service she was able to change my room and I expressed I did not feel safe with person next to me actually standing on something looking over at my balcony middle of night. Also after switching rooms mysterious I had two very expensive pair of glasses disappeared from my new room. I had not been able to contact resort directly as of yet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Loveland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and clean. Beach is good as well. Only complaint is lack of available shaded loungers by the pool, but that is pretty standard for all major resorts.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I recently spent an unforgettable vacation at the a RIU Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort, and it was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty, with every detail meticulously taken care of to ensure our stay was flawless.The buffet was a feast for the senses with its vast array of fresh and flavorful options. We appreciated the all-inclusive feature, which allowed us to indulge without any worries.The service was impeccable throughout our stay. The staff was warm, friendly, and always ready to assist with a smile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good the resort was super clean and staff always very nice and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dahlia

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

8/10 Good

Luis Enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personnel were very helpful and attentive to our necessities.

10/10 Excellent

Fransico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always visit this resort and have a great vacation Will definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for Spanish or English speakers. Lots of dining options, 4 pools, lots of bars, bunch of restaurants enough to try something different every night up to 5 nights! Beach had tons of things to do and felt very safe. There were events scheduled throughout the day every day. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Enrique Morales

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very honest employees We lost a wallet with a sustancial amount of money and it was returned to us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Destiny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was awful . . . Liked the area and the staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emmille

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist we had was named Alma. She had a burn or scar above her lip and she was so rude. No smile throughout the entire interaction. My fiancé and I misplaced our towel card and she made us feel horrible for it. This was the first time I have ever been treated this way by a hotel staff. It left such a bad taste in our mouthes and discourages us to visit Vallarta again because of her poor customer service. The towels were old and run down. Red flag that they were not white. The rooms were so noisy and it was very hard to sleep at night. The food was the worst part of this trip. Nothing tasted appetizing. By far the worst food experience I’ve had in Mexico and I ve been to so many resorts. Definitely never coming back to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 24 May 2024
Dear Emmille,We are very grateful for your review and for staying with us.Nonetheless, we regret to read that we failed to provide the best service, please accept our apologies.We are surprised that there was nothing that you liked.On our RIU.COM website you will find a wide and varied selection of hotels and the relevant information about each of them. We are convinced that you will find the hotel that best suits your needs.We would be delighted if you would give us the opportunity to welcome you again to any of our establishments so that we can offer you the wonderful experience that we are used to providing you with 100% satisfaction.Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a great location and nice resort. Food offerings and entertainment could be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 23 May 2024
Dear Lauren,The best reward is to learn that you had a nice time.Thank you very much.Nevertheless, we will forward your comment to the management.We very much look forward to seeing you again.Kind Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Natalia Ivanovna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Hamid

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Many many aspects. From the age of the property to charges for just about everything m, lack of good food and watered down drinks, even beer. Just a very low rating for an all inclusive property. Very good for those who have never stayed in an all inclusive. But for those who have experienced it, this was sad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 22 May 2024
Dear Hamid,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.It is unfortunate to learn, that regardless our chefs’ efforts, we could not meet your taste.In order to fulfil every guest expectations regarding food, our main buffet and theme restaurants offer a great selection of exquisitely presented local and international dishes which are prepared daily with the utmost care and using fresh ingredients. We regret that we failed to live up to your wishes and we can assure that we do check daily our food offer, combining quality and variety catering for all tastes. Please note that, as stated on our website, concerning beverages, we have international drinks with top brands 24 hours a day and regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser. However, the effect of alcohol on people can vary, since it depends on the person’s life style, age and health. We are very sorry to learn of your discomfort.We hope you are not deterred from choosing to stay with us again in the future and to give us the chance to provide you with the excellent level of customer service that we pride ourselves in delivering.Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service,friendly stuff and super clean ,good entertainment and excellent food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo Jr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, staff is very nice and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irma Bravo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector Josue, Elk Grove

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at the Buffet was excellent. The drinks were great and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property! Very clean resort with a nice beach and plenty of food choices and activities. I missed the foam party but made it to the neon party that was next door at the Jalisco.. family friendly and lots of fun for all ages. My only complaint is the noise. The walls are paper thin. There were people that stayed up until 5 am two nights in a row… running around, shouting and yelling.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff..todo excellente...my 2 nd time here and not the last one...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

SCOTT

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible food
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 May 2024
Dear SCOTT,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.We are sorry you were not entirely satisfied with the food choices as we give great importance to meet all guests expectations. We really hope that you allow us a chance to welcome you again soon and share a more enjoyable experience.With our best wishes we remain,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good vacation, thank you
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff in all areas is great in guest service.the one thing we weren’t satisfied with was, the entertainment.thus is our second visit to this resort , the first time was last year in April. I noticed that the entertainment staff was a smaller group.you had new faces ,but missing some of your most talented people. I understand that people come and go in this industry for different reasons.however it should always be to excel. I am not trying to take anything away from the the entertainers they do work very hard , but I do feel like there’s something missing and too much karaoke.one night there was an interruption of a show due to “technical difficulties “ but never brought it back,they went to karaoke instead. I will continue to be a guest at your resorts but I just wanted to let you know how I feel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 22 May 2024
Dear Miguel,Thank you so much for leaving us your wonderful opinion. Without you, our work would be meaningless.Rest assured, we will take your observation into account and discuss it with the relevant departments.We look forward to seeing you in this, your second home, to offer you an even better stay.See you soon. Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Out of town area. No hot tubs. Staff not as friendly as other resorts we’ve stayed. Music loud and starts at 945 pm.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 17 May 2024
Dear Edward,We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.Nonetheless, we are disheartened to read that your stay was overshadow by the negative aspects and that you were unable to feel entirely relaxed during your time with us.We will do what we can within our power to work on these issues, your impressions will be shared with our team and we hope we have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future to impress you.Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Sadie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 17 May 2024
Dear Cesar,We definitely have the best guests. Thank you very much for your kind feedback, also on behalf of our lovely staff. It is very pleasing to read that you enjoyed your holiday. We hope to see you again! Kindest Greetings, Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice and clean, the employees were nice, plenty of food and drinks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Muska

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing time, would most definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in visiting that area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a blast lots of entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 May 2024
Dear Jordan,We appreciate your kind words. Your comments are very valuable to us and we are glad that you have enjoyed the services provided.We look forward to welcoming you again soon.Best regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and kindness of the staff is a good reason to keep this hotel as the first option to stay in Puerto Vallarta.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 16 May 2024
Dear Douglas,It is great to know that you enjoyed your stay with us.It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay.We hope we see you soon again!All the best, Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

James, Greenwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at many expensive all inclusive resorts in Mexico. This was by far the most bang for my buck. I am a resort snob and this place far exceeded by expectations for a basic Riu. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 17 May 2024
Dear James,We are very grateful for your excellent feedback, it makes all our efforts worthwhile.It is wonderful to read you liked it. Thank you very much on behalf of our team.It will be lovely to host you again.Loving Regards!Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at the Riu Vallarta. Everything about it was great. I think it’s the first all inclusive that I’ve had a cold refrigerator and hot water in my shower and I’ve been to lots of all inclusive so those were we’re just the cherry on top. Going back in two months and looking forward to it!😄
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 15 May 2024
Dear Gayle,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for the rating!It was our pleasure taking care of you! We are looking forward to having another chance to welcoming you back in the near future.Have a great day,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach.But the only problem what I see is there is not much service on the beach side it was only one waiter for many people. The food is superb there I do recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

OLGA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 13 May 2024
Dear Olga,We are so grateful to read that you gave us the opportunity to prove that all the positive reviews that we have, are based on the reality of our hotel and the result of the work of our lovely staff.Wishing to host you again very soon!Kindest wishes, Olga,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Graciela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall basic all-inclusive resort. The food was not enjoyable at all. Was hoping for more authentic cuisine, but what can you expect from Buffet style food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 10 May 2024
Dear Graciela,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.It is unfortunate to learn, that regardless our chefs’ efforts, we could not meet your taste.In order to fulfil every guest expectations regarding food, our main buffet and theme restaurants offer a great selection of exquisitely presented local and international dishes which are prepared daily with the utmost care and using fresh ingredients. We regret that we failed to live up to your wishes and we do check daily our food offer, combining quality and variety catering for all tastes. We will do the follow up internally.We hope you are not deterred from choosing to stay with us again in the future.Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steak house and Italian restaurant were good. Buffet was so so. Pool areas were excellent. Staff was amazing. Rooms were fair, and Also really noisy from the mechanical stuff, refrigerator and AC. You won’t sleep well if noises disturb your sleep easily. All and all I give it 8/10.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 15 May 2024
Dear Brady,Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback on your stay at our property. We cannot thank you enough for your positive ratings.We are truly sorry to read of your dissatisfaction and we never wish for our guests feel any discomfort.We have noted your review to ensure we can work on improving our service delivery and offerings at the hotel accordingly. Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

2/10 Terrible

Abraham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is nice and the rooms are nice minus multiple boogers we found on our walls. After reading many reviews we were excited about the food but it was actually awful. The pastries tasted as if they had been sitting out for about a week. When we arrived we were informed there was no room service available although during booking it says there is. The only option for 24 hour food or drinks is the sports bar meaning you would have to leave your room and go down to the lobby. The do not do water bottles which I can appreciate but their water often tasted very bad leading to many days of dehydration during my stay. Overall will not be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 10 May 2024
Dear Abraham,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.It is unfortunate to learn, that regardless our chefs’ efforts, we could not meet your taste.In order to fulfil every guest expectations regarding food, our main buffet and theme restaurants offer a great selection of exquisitely presented local and international dishes which are prepared daily with the utmost care and using fresh ingredients. We regret that we failed to live up to your wishes and we do check daily our food offer, combining quality and variety catering for all tastes. We are very sorry to learn that you were disappointed with some aspects of your experience.We will do the follow up internally.We hope you are not deterred from choosing to stay with us again in the future and to give us the chance to provide you with the excellent level of customer service that we pride ourselves in delivering.Best Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

J trinidad

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chansavang

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Vallarta on 13 May 2024
Dear Chansavang,Thank you very much for your compliments, our reward is your kind review with the confirmation of a job well done.It was a pleasure to host you.We would love to see you again soon.Thank you very much!And we wish you a lovely day.Loving Regards,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Kym Debra, GREENSBORO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. I loved how the property was kept clean and the housekeeping staff kept my room in tip top shape and the beach area is very pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 9 May 2024
Dear Kym Debra,We are pleased with your feedback and would especially like to say how much we appreciate you sharing it with our future guests.Please know that we are here, and we continue to improve every day, so that when you return you will have an even better experience than the one you had.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu VallartaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024