Located in Nuevo Vallarta, Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive is on the beach. Nayar Vidanta Golf and Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerias. Los Arroyos Verdes and Splash Water Park Vallarta are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with horse riding.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Don Rafael - 15 min walk
La Botana - 15 min walk
Samba Vallarta by Emporio Hotel - 11 min walk
Riu Palace Piano Bar - 3 min walk
Reflect Krystal Sky Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Luxury all-inclusive property by the ocean, rejuvenated in 2023
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar at Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive. With a beachfront location, beach massages and sunloungers, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, aromatherapy or a facial at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 9 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkelling, volleyball and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a corner/local shop and a free daily manager's reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
3 outdoor pools with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
Free self-parking
Limo/town car service, a free beach club on-site and luggage storage
Beach umbrellas, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
Guest reviews speak well of the bar, breakfast and beach locale
Room features
All 445 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the size rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
Plasma TVs with satellite channels
Balconies, separate sitting areas and toasters
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.
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
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 to 11:30 AM
6 bars/lounges
9 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Asian restaurant Kyoto
Elite Club Restaurant
Fusion restaurant Krystal
Italian rest La Toscana
Steak House
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Billiards/pool table
Fitness classes
Free beach club
Full-service spa
Health club
Kayaking
Sailing
Shopping
Snorkelling
Surfing/bodyboarding
TV in common areas
Volleyball
Water sports equipment
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Steam room
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
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100% renewable energy
8 floors
Art Deco architecture
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Building
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Lifeguards
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Renovated entire property - December 2023
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Towels
Entertainment
Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Free bottled water
Minibar
Toaster
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Separate sitting area
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
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 younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive have a pool?
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.
Is Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - 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 Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive?
Checkout is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive.
Where is Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive located?
Nestled on the beach, this Nuevo Vallarta property is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay of Banderas and Playa Bucerias. Nuevo Vallarta Beach is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1448 out of 2387 reviews" "
We had a remarkable experience at Riu Palaca Pacifico. The resort itself was stunning and very well kept. There was always someone mopping or sweeping the floors, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The dining options were amazing and there was always someone around to refill your drink whether you were at a restaurant or lounging by the pool or beach. Overall an amazing experience and we will certainly be returning with family and friends to share the experience with them!
This is definitely one of the best resorts and hotels I’ve ever been to. Staff were always polite and accommodating. Most of them spoke very good English and they were easy to talk to. Room service comes around twice a day to make sure any rooms don’t get kissed for the cleaning process. Ocean is very warm and the white sand beaches are dream-like. The visibility of the ocean is typical for the pacific west coast. Murky and sandy and not much visibility. You can choose to not tip but everyone does because the service you get is usually amazing. Minibar restocked every day but you don’t need it because they have a lot of bars around the resort and near the beach that serve high quality drinks. Activities such as beach volleyball, ping pong and dance class are some that my partner and I enjoyed a lot. We would like to give a huge shoutout to Alonso who works at the buffet for his exceptional serving and customer service. Some of the best we have ever had. Will be back to another RIU in the future.
The suite we had was beautiful and quiet, couldn’t hear our neighbours at all. Always lots of lounge chairs available no matter what time of day you looked for one. Food was great. Service staff and entertainment staff were awesome. We would come back to the riu without hesitation.
The experience at this hotel was great! But it really wasn’t what we expected in terms of the RIU experience we’ve had at several other RIU locations.
First, the RIU all white party was at another RIU hotel close by I think Jalisco which was not adult only. We were partying with children which was not cool. We chose to stay at the RIU palace Pacifico because it was adult only.
Second, there was no foam pool party that normally takes place at other RIU locations. That’s definitely a great experience which we did not have during our stay.
Third, there was no DJ on any given day during our stay. There was no turn up vibe.
Fourth, the RIU palace at Puerto Vallarta is really for a relaxed, quiet and low key vacation. There were a lot of seniors there not much of a younger crowd. I would go back there when I’m ready to retire.
The overall experience with the staff, cleanliness, service and all inclusive was great!! The food was good everyday. The drinks just kept coming upon request. It was a great atmospheres and beautiful place inside out. Just wasn’t enough amenities to accommodate a younger crowd. So I guess that’s why the majority there were seniors.
The staff was super great. Very clean. Overall we had a great experience. Food is great for an all-inclusive. I’d say the only thing that I’d change from our stay would be our mattress was probably a little older (sagging) and should be replaced.