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
2509 reviews
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Feb 21, 2025Great time at RIU Baja
Had a great time over Valentine's Day weekend. The resort is VERY clean, food was Very good ( I consider myself a picky eater), had no problem getting into specialty restaurant's. You do need to get a pool chair before 6:30am if you wanted a good one - I don't like it but since I knew that going in I just got up early and went & got a chair. I was down getting at chair at 5:15am and there were already several taken!!! We are morning people so we had eaten and were in our chairs looking for whales by 8am. Saw A LOT of whales! Got a 1 hr beach massage for $40, went to Riu Sante Fe for the pink party & got a UBER back to Baja after shopping downtown for $5! Uber can drop you off at the front entrance but you have to walk down to the front gate to use one to leave the property. It was $80 for a taxi to the airport but $38 to use Uber - so we walked to the front for half the price. The walk is easy. Baja was definitely a nicer resort than the other 2 Riu's and the adults only was AWESOME.
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Feb 20, 2025
Very nice all-inclusive
The property is very clean and maintained. The staff was friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by the food quality and selection. I’ve stayed at other all inclusive resorts and the food was bland and sub par in many instances but not here. We did the buffet for breakfast and lunch but ate at the restaurants every night. You don’t need reservations and most restaurants were good. The only restaurant that we wouldn’t recommend is the Asian place. We stayed but we saw other couples leave before finishing. As far as the rooms go, ours was very clean. The only negative is the bathtub. There is no wall separating the bathroom from the sleeping area so it seems like the bathtub is in the middle of the living area. It’s my understanding that all rooms are like this. If one person gets up early to go exercise at the health club, it’s pretty tough to not wake everyone else. Overall, we’d definitely recommend this property!
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Feb 20, 2025
Great stay! Great service.
The service and cleanliness were excellent. I want to make special mention to Julia at the Tropicana Pool Bar, she was an amazing server, so consistent and so kind and friendly. Mauricio at the Pool Bar was also fantastic. Always checking on us. At the buffet, Cesar was the best!!!! He always gave us quick service, always accommodated our large group! Our room was clean and comfortable, the maid service was always fantastic. The entertainment every evening was so fun. Every aLa Carte restaurant we tried, we loved. Our favorites were the Steakhouse and Italian. My husband and I generally never go to the same resort when we travel, but this stay has changed us I believe. We are more inclined now to try all the Riu's. We stayed in Room 1241 and we could see the rock formation/ ocean from our balcony. It was so beautiful. Highly recommend the Riu Palace Baja.
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Feb 19, 2025
Great week in Cabo!
We just returned from a great week at the Baja California. Overall we very much enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, always people around cleaning day and night and all with a friendly greeting and a smile. I haven’t had service like we experienced here in Mexico in several years. Cesar at the buffet was great, got us a table each morning for breakfast and again at lunch. He made sure we had everything we needed. Mauricio at the pool was a great guy, he stood out to us and always checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The Star for me and my wife was Julia at the Tropicana pool bar, she was absolutely incredible. We made sure to be in her section at the pool everyday and she made our entire week perfect! We enjoyed almost all of the ala carte restaurants, Steak house and Italian were definitely our favourites, I’ve never been to a resort like this that didn’t charge extra for a lobster tail, worked for me! All in all I would come back to this property, Riu is doing a great job here.
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Feb 19, 2025
2025 February Vacation
Excellent. Was just missing a sports bar other than that it was great. Food was good and service was top notch.
- 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