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Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Comfortable property on the beach, near Farallón Beach
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Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

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Aerial view
Garden
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included

Check out the area

Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Popular LocationFarallón Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Clara Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Blanca14 min drive
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Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Triple Room (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (E)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (U)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Standard With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Rio Hato

Located in Rio Hato, Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider APROVACA The Orchid Center and Serpentarium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.

What's nearby

  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 7 min walk
  • Farallón Beach - 15 min walk
  • Farallon Island - 10 min drive
  • Santa Clara Beach - 11 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Limon Bar - 12 min drive
  • Café Med - 4 min walk
  • Restaurant Panamai Royal Decameron - 10 min walk
  • Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - 3 min walk
  • Steakhouse - 12 min drive

About this property

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

All-inclusive eco-certified property by the sea
Close to Farallón Beach, Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, 18 holes of golf and a nightclub. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants, which feature American cuisine and a poolside location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, snorkelling and kayaking. In addition to a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this property include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A gift shop, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 573 rooms include comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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-motorised water sports, land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

100% renewable energy
Comprehensive food waste policy
Energy-saving switches
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels on request
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–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 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property 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

Property is also known as

All Inclusive Playa Blanca
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Frequently asked questions

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and drinks are included, and activities include snorkelling, kayaking, volleyball and more.

Where is Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive located?

Located in Rio Hato, this beachfront property is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and Farallón Beach. Playa Blanca is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Broolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and beautiful property. Excellent service. Only one part should be improved: more restaurants. At night is impossible to get in to any restaurants (Asian, Italian or Steakhouse), only buffet option. For the capacity over 500 rooms needs to be at least 6 restaurants plus buffet. Otherwise everything is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area throughout the hotel are great and super clean. The staff in all areas are "AMAZING". Very friendly and willing to assist you at any time. Always with a great smile. One thing I noticed near by the vendors of souvenir by the beach was a few empy cans of soda ( 4). I hope they clean their area by the end of each day and no leave any pollution for the ocean. Also, going to the beach i had to be careful not to step on horse droppings. I thing the horse handers should clean it by the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place is beautiful and have lots of potential but Staff don’t care about the guests Restaurants were not good at all… the buffet that was the best part so don’t waste your time on line for restaurants go straight to buffet it’s the best They need to work on the attractions not bad but can be better other than that pools were awesome so was the beach and free parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yosdel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANUJ

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax. Plenty of food options and the chefs go put of their way to please you. Reception staff could be more accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A well maintained property with manicured lawns and festively decorated for Christmas in the lobby areas and special lighting on all palm trees. Staff picking up every glass or cup discarded on the sand by the very diverse groups of guests (although collection points are readily available) is remarkable. The "reservation by towel" of beach/pool chairs is not discouraged.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea, Indian Trail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is very nice. Food is abundant and very good. The entertainment staff is amazing! Rooms are basic with no toiletries, limited linens and towels, but you can request on the Riu app. The resort really needs maintenance. We had a good time, but we read all the other reviews and knew what to expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yelipsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the environment and the beach. I didn’t like the smell in the Sport Bar area. RIU has to check this out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023