4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews of Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Camino Viejo a San José, Km 3.5, Col. El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1942 out of 3555 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 872 out of 3555 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 401 out of 3555 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3555 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 3555 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to get into City their taxis and Ubers available and it was a lot of fun
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did not stand up to other Rui hotels I've stayed in. The first day I had things stolen from the pool area. It had poor sanitation had a horrible smell though out tge hotel. The food was poor quality very limited selection.The pool area music played no County music and mostly mexican and Latino music. Lots of flies everywhere.Would not stay or recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Staff were awesome and friendly. Food was great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been to Cabo many times,, this place is the best Adult only stay,, the value for your money can’t be beat,, food options are very good and there are no up charges at all,,, just be aware it’s a 1/4 walk to a swimmable beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mame

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel and the food options were good. The check in reception lady was not too helpful or friendly. The rest of the staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey Tyler, Belleville

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

10/10 Excellent

Zana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

JASMINE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Arsh

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

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drinks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erald

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

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARPREET, renton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Andres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Our room was upgraded. Food and drinks were excellent and staff was always friendly Cons: the room had the iron missing and we got it a day after.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all me and my wife had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had great staff!! Loved it. Only issue was the price of a box of 20 band aides for $27.00 American dollars !! I had a cut on my foot and needed to buy some . Don’t shop at the gift shop was the only down side .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

roberto

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean resort staff was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Criscia Patrice

Travelled with group
The towels and wash clothes had permanent stains so should have been disposed of not washed and reused. The flies dominated the buffet eating areas very gross trying to eat with massive amount of flies swarming around. Manager made excuses did not have any customer service skills. Room cleaning was ok daily. But forgot to provide replacement items a few times. They billed me a duplicate charge at check in. Was reluctant to look into it. Once they verified refused to give proof of refund. Told me to email them and they would reply but they never did. Restaurant were mediocre portions small (one piece of broccoli). Limited options. Drinks not strong but Riu Party at Santa Fe side was fun. Hookah very over priced. Will not visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Baja California on 22 May 2024
Dear Criscia Patrice,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.We are very sorry to learn that you were disappointed with your stay at our hotel and that it impacted your experience.All our hotels fulfil the international hygienic norms. For instance, beddings and towels are washed and dried according to the correct temperature limits as set out by general hygiene instructions.Though we manage a proper fumigation program for all our areas, it is unfortunate that we are unable to control insects at 100%.Due to the warm weather and the location of our resort, which is surrounded by vegetation, it is possible that insects can enter our facilities. Our lovely staff work to keep them under control, since our grounds have extensive garden areas. We fumigate continuously all areas to keep insects away from our grounds. Please accept our apologies, we will do the follow up internally to address the concerns that you have expressed. New perspectives allow us the opportunity to make improvements on an ongoing basis.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 Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Fatasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good morning my name is Fatasha Thomas a loyal customer of your resorts. To whom this email may reach, I’m contacting you in regards to my stay in Cabo from May 5th-9th 2024. Upon my arrival, I notified the front desk that the air conditioner wasn’t functioning properly in our room. When we got ready to take a shower the water was freezing cold. Maintenance was supposed to be sent to check it, but for the first day and a half no air or hot water. The water got resolved by the end of our second day but not the air. It was extremely hot and I requested to have the room switched but was told the resort was completely booked so switching rooms wasn’t an option. Trying to keep cool until the issue was resolved I was out in the pool most of the day trying to keep cool and suffer maybe sunburn. I’ve travelled and chose to stay on RIU property a plethora of times and never experienced anything like this. There were no accommodations made due to these issues as the front desk had assured me. I reached back out to the property and was told to contact you directly through this email and something could be done about it here. I travel a lot with my family and I as stated we love it here, what we don’t love is paying for an experience and getting less than we expect and or deserve. When we plan vacation and travel we want to have a wonderful experience and this time fell short. Please get back to me in regards to what the resolution will be. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Baja California on 22 May 2024
Dear Fatasha,We are truly sorry to learn about your discomfort, however, the department in charge of dealing with formal complaints, is the one that answers to the emails sent to the email address we provided.Please allow us to explain this is a public platform where opinions and experiences are responded, it is the place where formal complaints are placed and assisted.Moreover, we always kindly recommend to leave the full name on feedbacks, so that we can do the proper follow up of what you are stating and assist you when applicable.Much to our regret we must underline that when a reservation has been made with your booking channel, we cannot deal with it directly.It is through your booking channel that we can review what happened and give you an appropriate response.Sincerely,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Leonard, Huntington Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetically the hotel is nice because it’s new but I would say the other Riu Cabo San Lucas is still much better even if it’s not as new. Other than that things start to go downhill. More for a senior crowd. Last hotel in the stretch of hotels across the beach so it’s on the opposite side of downtown where it’s pretty dead. The parties within the hotel are very boring. But If u want to party in downtown u will definitely need to take a taxi. Also didn’t like how easy it was for guests of the next door riu Santa Fe (all college kids) to enter the property even though they aren’t suppose to. Also staying at this hotel gives u access to all 3 rius. But I was walking around the other 2 hotels at night and security approached me saying i can’t walk around at night. Lacks basic amenities such as toothbrush/paste (u have to buy it at the gift store for a very expensive price if u didn’t bring ur own). There are no other stores in the hotel nor its nearby surroundings. And service isnt good in terms of room service. I needed 4 towels for my room of 2 people. the staff at the hotel asked me “why u need so much.” Food is pretty bad. Bakery is nasty. Salesman always heckling guests inside the hotel because the hotel gives them sales tables. We also requested 2 double bed but they gave as a king bed. Also the “resort credit” is basically just discounts for expensive spa services and excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing experience at this location. It had authentic Mexican, Italian, and Asian restaurants on site. Live entertainment all day long. Very clean, great views, and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this resort!! We had so much fun!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! The atmosphere is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Baja California on 27 May 2024
Dear Rose,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.It is us who thank you.Wishing to welcome you again very soon, Rose!Loving Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Chedier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I thought this property was pretty great! We believe the only downside to the property was that the transportation service that Expedia provided with the package was very inconvenient at the time of departure. We had to take a taxi and use our money, because if not, we would have not made it on our flight. Also, we noticed that the cups provided at the bars are not clean. They are simply just washed off with water and given to to the next customer. In times like these where there is Covid, this is not very sanitary.. besides, this, we thought the hotel was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very neat. The staff was amazing. The food was delicious. I had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pooja

Disliked: Amenities
Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Baja California on 17 May 2024
Dear Pooja,Thank you very much for choosing us for your holiday and for sharing your feedback. Our guests’ feedback is valued and work to ensure improve for the future. It is disappointing to learn your stay was not perfect.We hope you will give us the chance in the future to offer you a better experience.Best Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just got back from a four night stay here. We had a great time and plan on going back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful, if you do activities do them from the hotel itself, don’t trust outside vendors.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
None of the cardio equipment in the gym worked. Very disappointed and dissatisfied
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 16 May 2024
Dear Priscilla,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.We are concerned to read your comments and we are saddened for not having met your expectations in all aspects. We assure you that your concerns were addressed, as it is our hope that you will consider a future visit in order to experience the level of hospitality that is typical of our hotels.Yours sincerely,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the beach view and all the hotel in general
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 21 May 2024
Dear Carlos Alberto,We are delighted that your stay with us has been a success.We are glad you enjoyed the service we provide to our guests.We hope that soon, you will be able to live an even better experience with us.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the fact that it's ALL ADULTS
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 22 May 2024
Dear Crystal,Thank you so much for leaving us your wonderful opinion. Without you, our work would be meaningless.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 Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
3 start experience. Overall I have stayed at better Riu properties and I expected better. The food was worse than the others and the bed was like sleeping on concrete. The hotel staff was not friendly and often spoke rudely about you in Spanish (which I just happen to also speak but they didn’t know). I would say wasn’t a bad or good trip. Pools and drinks were nice. But I wouldn’t come back to this location. While other Riu properties in Cancun I have been several times
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 16 May 2024
Dear clarissa,Thank you for your review. We really appreciate that you took the time to evaluate your stay. Since we make every effort to meet our guests’ expectations and to provide a wonderful experience, we are disappointed to read that you may have experienced some challenges with us. Your comments will be forwarded to the relevant team to be taken into account for future improvement as we really hope you will give us another opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Warm regards,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Roberto Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by its beautiful facilities and spacious layout. The restaurants on-site offered delicious dining options, adding to the overall enjoyment of my stay. However, one area that could be improved is the temperature of at least one of the pools, as the water was uncomfortably cold. Additionally, I found the service at the hotel's bars to be lacking. Despite these minor issues, I still had a pleasant experience overall
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 20 May 2024
Dear Roberto Alejandro,We greatly appreciate your positive feedback. Receiving you in our facilities has been a real privilege. It fills us with joy to know that your experience with us was so rewarding. We assure you that we have carefully recorded your comments and will pass them on to the appropriate departments for handling. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to host you again on numerous occasions.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the right combination of party and relaxation. Service was incredible....no matter where you were on the property. Would go back. Hotel venders were OK...but lots of confusion with our excursion.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautful nice infinity pools warm and nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and food. Multiple dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

raimie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the Riu Adults Only resort. The infinity pools were beautiful overlooking Lands End. We didn’t have a bad meal and look forward to going back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Twentynine Palms

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay overall was great! The food however it wasn’t terrible and it wasn’t elite, that was the only then keeping from five stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda Joy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re a twenty-something looking for more of a “party atmosphere”, then this resort is for you. If you’re looking for a tranquil resort to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the ocean, this is NOT the resort for you. This is our 4th time to Cabo, but first time at a Riu property. Unfortunately, we won’t be staying at a Riu again. Let’s start with the pro’s- 1. Great ocean view from the terrace bar 2. Easy beach access 3. Friendly staff 4. Food was overall fine 5. Clean room The cons, in our opinion far outweigh the pros. You do get what you pay for. We paid $1,700 for 4 nights (included flights) with the all-inclusive package, and I would never pay more than that for this resort. If you’re paying more than that, trust me when I say, it’s not worth it. Here are the cons- 1. Loud party music ALL DAY at the pool. If you use the back pool, behind the speakers, it’s not as loud. 2. You have to get out and reserve your spot at 7:30am or you won’t get a pool chair. 3. Food was hit or miss. The buffet, Krystal and Sofia are the best restaurants. 4. The theatre with all the entertainment is an outdoor theatre right in the middle of the property. Which means, you absolutely will hear the live entertainment as if it’s on your patio until 11:00pm, when it’s done for the night. 5. Resort esthetics need some attention. The awnings at the pool were torn and had holes in them, pool towels were ratty and falling apart. Spend a little extra and get that “next step up” resort!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Baja California on 14 May 2024
Dear Amanda Joy,Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback on your stay at our property.In our pursuit of excellence, it certainly saddens us to learn that you were left disappointed with some aspects of your experience. This is not the level of experience that we seek to provide our guests. However, we are obliged for the benefit of our guests, who are willing to have a nice and relaxing holiday, to intervene when anyone is having unwanted behaviours. Our staff is always more than willing to intervene.Your review will be passed on to the departments in charge.We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you again.Best Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Baja CaliforniaOnline Reputation Manager