Resort Details
- Elite Club RestaurantA-la-carte restaurant exclusively for Elite Club guests. Dinner Only
- GuacamoleMexican a-la-carte restaurant with starters buffet. Dinner only.
- KrystalA-la-carte restaurant serving fusion cuisine. Dinner only.
- KyotoA-la-carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Dinner only.
- La PeninsulaMain Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, serving international cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
- La ToscanaItalian a-la-carte restaurant with starters and desserts buffet. Dinner Only.
- Pepe´s Food Grill
- Snacks. Lunch only.
- SteakhouseA-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.
- Tiki TacoTacos. Lunch only.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Sports Bar 24 hours with snacks
- Marlin Swim-up Bar
- Daiquiri Lobby Bar- Bolero Theatre Bar- Capuchino Patisserie & Ice Cream Parlor- Elite Club Lounge exclusively for Elite Club guests- Elite Club Beach Bar exclusively for Elite Club guests
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Bell staff/porter
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Game room
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Bell staff/porter
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Steam bath
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Non-Motorized Water SportsThis includes catamarans, kayaking, body boards and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool.
- PoolThere is 3 pool on-site.
- Spa †There is 1 indoor hot tub.
- Golf †
A golf course is located within a mile of the hotel that provides preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.
- Motorized Water Sports †
- On-site EntertainmentAccess to weekly theme parties for everyone
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Awesome stay
Great week at the RIU. We've stayed at a few of the Palace resorts and they've never disappointed and this was didn't either. The room was very comfortable and had a great view, the bed was plush and pillows were great. The buffets were filling and had a good selection. We ate at all the restaurants, the steak house was my favorite. Id recommend this to friends and will return.
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Love love love this property
This is a beautiful property. The staff was amazing! The food, wow! From the buffet to the steakhouse! It was delicious. I have no complaints about this place! Thank you for a great trip!
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Awesome place and awesome location
The food was great, and the variety available was top notch. The nightly buffet was my favorite because it offered a multitde of dishes and the desserts could not be beat. If you wanted something a little more quaint, there were a variety of places on the resort. The lunches offered a good variety to choose from. The beach was well groomed and always had enough lounges available. The pool was clean and the staff was amazing. In our travels to Mexico over the years, this is our favorite location. Close enough to Puerto Villarta you could go to shop. Made several new friends by the time we left. We will definately be back!!
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Beautiful and clean, Excellent service!
We have been to this resort twice now. We absolutely love it here. It is beautiful and so relaxing. The hotel is amazing and so clean. The staff are the friendliest I've ever seen at a hotel, especially Krystal the cocktail waitress in the theater and Tomas at the breakfast buffet! My only wish is that they had rooms with 2 queen beds available, not a deal breaker though. We will definitely go back!
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Riu Palace Pacifico Vacation May 2025
Beautiful hotel, excellent service and a great overall experience. Rest and relaxation achieved! Highly recommended. Its a resort town, so pricing does reflect that and is high. Entertainment at night was good. For the bands, have them learn the lyrics they are performing. Having the vocalist read the lyrics from his iPhone/iPad removes the performer/audience connection and makes it more like karaoke. Just a suggestion.
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryRiu Party in Puerto Vallarta will be temporarily paused during the renovation of Riu Jalisco. The renovation will begin on August 18, 2025, and the hotel will reopen on December 20, 2025. As a result, the Riu Party will not be available for guests at Riu Vallarta and Riu Palace Pacifico during this period. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming the Riu Party events upon the completion of the renovations.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted. EFFECTIVE FROM 03/30/21
Transfer Policy - A price may display, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fee are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early departure policy
- Early departure penalty:1 nightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early departure penalty:2 nightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26