What We Love
- No reservations needed at any of the restaurants.
- Whale watching is epic here. The best time to see these awe-inspiring creatures is mid-December through mid-April.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture of the area.
Things to Know
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Riu's commitment to top notch service will win you over the moment your flip flops hit the resort.
- The resort is only 45 minutes from the airport.
Guests will receive up to $730 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Wedding Services, Rental Car, Photography, Shopping and Romantic Dinner. Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.
Important Information:
Guests will receive coupons at check-in. The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older. Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays. Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice. Restrictions may apply.
Guests will receive up to $890 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Wedding Services, Rental Car, Photography, Shopping and Romantic Dinner. Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.
Important Information:
Guests will receive coupons at check-in. The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older. Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays. Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice. Restrictions may apply.
Guest will have access to all bars, lunch and snacks at Riu Santa Fe.
Important information: All of the above information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. More information will be provided upon check-in. Breakfast and Dinner must be taken at the booked hotel. Transportation is not included
All meals, snacks, local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.
Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
Room service 24 hours a day
Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.
In-room safe.
Turn down service
Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described. Activities include: tennis, 1 scuba tryout in the pool, RiuFit program
Pickleball court now available. The equipment will be provided by the hotel. Prior reservations are required for guests staying at Riu Santa Fe and Riu Palace Baja. California will
Free use of wellness facilities (gym)
Free entry to the discotheque at Riu Santa Fe (Pacha). Drinks are included, must be 18 years old.
Free access to Splash Water World and Riu Pool Party at Riu Santa Fe
Drink service at the pool
WiFi throughout the hotel.
Daytime entertainment for adults
Live music, shows & Riu entertainment
Additional Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars- Los Cabos
- La Ventana
- Lounge 24
- Baja Sur
- Baja Norte
- Beach club
- Various Restaurants
- Krystal, Fusion restaurant
- Misaki, Japanese restaurant
- San Jose, Italian restaurant
- Bombay, Indian restaurant
- El Medano, Steakhouse- Mar de Cortés, Main Restaurant
Dress code: Main restaurant gentlemen no sleeves T-shirts; theme restaurants gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Steam bath†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Water sports
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools on-site.
- Children's program, onsiteAs the tropical greenery sways languidly nearby, you’ll understand that our idea of paradise includes sharing it with those you love. So for those with children, there are also two pools and a playground especially made for them.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- General †Access to a Pickleball court.
- Hot tubThere is 1 outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports †Nearby, there are plenty of water sports to enjoy, eco-tours, bicycle and ATV tours, horseback riding, championship golf courses and world-renowned sport fishing.
Available nearby additional fees apply - paid at time of rental. - Non-Motorized Water SportsAvailable nearby additional fees apply - paid at time of rental.
- Pool
There are 4 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
Featuring the water park Splash Water World, swim-up bars, DJ pool parties and the foam pool party.
- Sauna
- Spa †
- Tennis court
- Golf †There is a golf course located within 10 miles of the property.
- Water activities
- Other Local AttractionsCabo San Lucas: It is punctuated by "El Arco", the famous, natural landmark arch at the southernmost tip, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. The jagged formations of the Sierra La Laguna surround it in protective reverence as the much sought “Lovers Beach” looks on nearby.
Los Cabos has become renowned for its championship golf courses, spectacular sportfishing, diving, and full-service marina showcasing numerous epicurean delights and legendary nightlife.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10124 reviews
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Dec 23, 2024Nice stay. Overly expensive for the quality given.
Overall a good stay. We were there 4 years ago. Noticed a few things that have changed since then. Food quality has dropped. We stayed for 14 nights. At approximately 600 cnd a night you would expect better. The overall resort need repair. Cracked tiles in the hallways. Cracked toilette in our room. For a 4 to 5 star resort the cleanliness was good but noticed grim and dirt in most corners of the rooms and hallways. We stayed in an Oceanview room this time. It was situated on the north side were the stage was, on the 3rd floor. Very noisy. Up to midnight and some nights longer. Service was good. Drinks were good. Location was great. Last comment: the local dump caught fire and was out of control. Smelt like burning garbage during the evenings and in the morning until the wind picked up. Very smokie in the morning mostly.
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Dec 22, 2024What happens in Cabo stays in Cabo
The resort itself was nothing short of amazing. It is enormous. All the staff were very polite and helpful with everything and anything. The rooms just need a little up dating and a heat option for the cold night on the thermostat. Maybe a heated pool for the swim out rooms to enjoy all hours of the day
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Dec 22, 2024
Disappointing Customer Service and Food Quality
Disappointing Customer Service and Food Quality We recently spent five days at Riu Palace, staying in two junior suites. While the overall experience was pleasant, the checkout process and subpar food quality left much to be desired. Checkout Experience: On Friday afternoon, only one counter was open for checkout, resulting in a long line despite having three counters available for check-in. When I handed over the key cards for one room and four towel cards, I informed the staff that the key cards for the other room were left inside the room. The checkout attendant insisted that we retrieve the keys or pay $16 per key. Despite explaining that we were running late for our flight to the USA, she remained indifferent and unyielding. This was particularly frustrating as most hotels do not require key cards to be returned. Food Quality: The buffet food was typical—plenty of variety and quantity but lacking in taste. For an all-inclusive resort, expecting more might be unrealistic. However, the real disappointment was the substandard quality of food at the à la carte dinner restaurants. The Italian food at San Jose was marginal, and the Indian food at Bombay restaurant was a joke. We ordered Palak Paneer, Naan, and rice, but the Palak Paneer had neither palak (spinach) nor paneer (cottage cheese), the naan was worse than flatbread from Costco, and they ran out of rice. The ultimate joke was dessert. We ordered Gulab Jamun, but what we got was a churro dipped in cinnamon sugar cold syrup. One waiter actually told us that he had repeatedly informed management about the poor quality of food, but nobody listened. Additionally, the day before we left, I sent a message to the hotel asking for details on booking transportation to and from the hotel. We received a response six days later, after we had already returned home.
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Dec 21, 2024
Best place ever
We first went to this resort approximately 7 years ago and it looks the same today as it did back then. They take such good care of this facility. When things need fixing they get fixed. Awesome staff, awesome food, awesome service, awesome grounds. I would recommend this resort to anyone. Look forward to a return visit in 2025.
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Dec 21, 2024
First time for a all inclusive resort trip.
Would like to see some comedy or Jazz shows in the evening. All of the services were vey kind of and attentive.
- 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.
- AdvisoryThe state of Baja California Sur will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $38.00 Mexican Pesos (approx. $3 USD), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- 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 / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fe hotel.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees 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