What We Love
- The modern design of this hotel will have you feeling like beach-royalty in no time at all!
- Having access to Riu Santa Fe next door and Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas makes for triple the fun.
Things to Know
- Say hello to a kid-free vacation, this resort is adults-only!
- You can't beat the location! Right next to Riu Santa Fe, you get twice the amenities!
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.
Resort Details
- GuacamoleEnjoy classic American fare and other creative offerings at this popular steakhouse restaurant.
- KrystalThis fusion restaurant delivers imaginative culinary explorations to resort guests on a nightly basis.
- Pepe's FoodSnacks and light fare make this casual eatery a fun destination for resort guests.
- Promenade Buffet RestaurantBuffets and live cooking stations are featured at the Promenade. Guests can definitely find something to enjoy during their time here.
- Sofia: Italian restaurantClassic Italian cooking combined with modern buffet service creates a premier dining experience for guests.
- Various Bars / Lounges
- Daiquiri Bar
- Gold Bar
- Lounge 24
- Sunset
- Tropicana
- Yu HiYu Hi offers classic Japanese favorites to guests throughout the week. Explore the unique culinary identity of Japan alongside the master chefs at Yu Hi.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- 24-hour security
- All-inclusive meal plan
- ATM/Cash machine
- Bell staff/porter
- Car Rental Services†
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Free high speed internet connection
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- 24-hour security
- All-inclusive meal plan
- ATM/Cash machine
- Bell staff/porter
- Car Rental Services†
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Free high speed internet connection
- Gift/News stand†
- Ice machine
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Medical Facilities Service, Offsite†
- Multilingual staff
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Tour/sightseeing desk
† Fees may apply
- Fitness center on-site
- General †guest can access Pickleball court to Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas courts
- Pool
There are 4 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
Featuring nearby the water park Splash Water World, swim-up bars, DJ pool parties and the foam pool party.
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Spa †
- Steam bath
- Tennis court
- VolleyballBeach volleyball
- Water activities †
- Whirlpool
- Golf †
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2575 reviews
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Mar 29, 2025Great vacation
Food and service was great and everything was very clean. I would have liked to see more weights in the gym. One set of dumbbells is definitely not enough!
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Mar 29, 2025
Good All Inclusive Hotel with an Incredible View
I travelled to RIU Palace Baja California with a group of 8 friends. We chose this resort for its location and that it is Adults Only. The rooms are beautifully appointed, great linens, comfy beds and in-room stocked bar. The tub located in the middle of a room with 2 double beds is a bit odd for friends sharing a room, but easily overlooked. Our courtyard view room was perfect for our needs. The cleaning staff was spot on. We were a bit taken aback by the number of young Spring Breakers at the resort which resulted in a party vibe we hadn't expected, but aside from one drunken incident at the poolside, we were unbothered it. Especially after viewing the level of party insanity at the RIU next door. Yikes! After a two days at the resort we began to question the quality and content of alcohol in our drinks - to say they must be watered down is putting it very mildly. We wondered if perhaps there was no alchohol in any of our mixed drinks? On the plus side we enjoyed a week of no hangovers, but considering this resort is the highest end of the RIU properties on the beach we expected to enjoy some relaxing cocktails. We did have drinks at the RIU lobby next door and could certainly taste the difference. The resort food is "good, not great". Lots of options at the buffet, the omelet and egg stations moved very quickly - kudos to the staff. One area that could be improved on is staff having a better understanding of nut allergies. If you are allergic to gluten they've got you covered! But no signs at all indicating allergens otherwise. Entertainment was top notch and the pool staff was enthusiastic without being overbearing. Service at the poolside was very attentive. Overall we had a lovely time, we were well rested. If you are looking for a clean, beautiful resort with an incredible view and are not too picky about food or drinks, this is the resort for. you.
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Mar 28, 2025Amazing 🤩
I loved this location adults only and lots of events to go to and lots of amazing food to choose from and amazing views and right on the beach perfect spot to stay! Make sure to book a shuttle And not uber to go to international airport or else you may end up at the local airport like we did and miss your flight .
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Mar 27, 2025
Worth the upgrade to stay here instead of Santa Fe!
Thank goodness we stayed here instead of Riu Santa Fe during spring break. We typically stay next door at Santa Fe due to the price point and we paid quite a bit more to stay at the Baja, but it was well worth it. We walked next door to the Santa Fe to check to see how crazy it way and it was a sea of 18-21 year old drunken kids trashing the place. This place compared to Santa Fe: better food, cleaner, better service, less riff raff, better pool entertainment, and live music, rooms newer, rooftop bars are great and just more upscale overall. I only have 2 suggestions for improvement- 1: allow guests to hang do not disturb signs on their doors (there are none and I had housekeepers knocking a lot when I didn’t want to be bothered.) 2. The mattresses are not great and seem flimsy. They feel the same in all 3 Riu hotels in Cabo. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and will stay again even though it costs significantly more.
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Mar 27, 2025
Love this RIU resort!
The Baja California adults only was the right move for this spring break! Its neighboring resort, Santa Fe, is more so for a wilder crowd, so we were glad we booked here. The views were amazing and could be seen from all parts of the pool. The rooms were cleaned promptly each day and the resort itself was very clean. The resort is the perfect distance away from the marina if you want a nice 45 minute beach walk to get there, which was amazing. I've seen reviews of guests not being able to sleep due to music from the Santa Fe, but that was not the case for us. It was only audible if you were outside your room. The breakfast buffet was amazing. Pepe's tacos by the pool for lunch were delicious. I have been to many RIU resorts and unfortunately I have to say that the dinners at this one were subpar. They were okay but not what I was expecting. None of the restaurants take reservations which was a huge issue. The food was not great at the places we tried, including the buffet. We had to go to the buffet most nights because we simply couldn't get into the other restaurants. The desserts at the buffet were really really good but the dinner foods were not as good as other RIU resorts I have been to. The breakfast and lunch by the pool really did make up for the poor dinner so I still have to give this RIU a great rating! One last thing that wasn't great about this resort was the gym. It was very small and could probably occupy 10 people at most. With only 3 treadmills and a few weights, it wasn't very convenient to workout. Other than dinner and the gym, everything else about this resort was amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone!
- 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.
- AdvisoryPlease be informed that, as of November 13th, 2023, the "Taj Mahal" Indian restaurant at Riu Palace Baja California will no longer be available.
- AdvisoryThe Environmental Sanitation Tax of $79.19 MXN (approx. $3.86 USD), per room per night (depending on the exchange rate at the moment of the check-in). 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 Policy - 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.
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26