Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Comfortable property on the beach, near Farallón Beach

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Aerial view
Garden
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • BarBarBar
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Popular LocationFarallón Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Clara Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Blanca14 min drive

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Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

7.8/10 Good
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

8.5/10 Very Good
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (E)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

7.6/10 Good
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (U)

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Standard With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rio Hato

Farallón Beach is a short stroll from Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, and other popular attractions like Playa Blanca are within a few miles (5 km). This 573-room, 3.5-star property welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 7 min walk
  • Farallón Beach - 15 min walk
  • Farallon Island - 10 min drive
  • Santa Clara Beach - 11 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.): 4-min drive, 1 mi/1.6 km<br /> Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY): 136-min drive, 86.6 mi/139.4 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY). </p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Limon Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Med - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Panamai Royal Decameron - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Comfortable property on the beach, near Farallón Beach
Built in 2014, the brand new Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor pools, a nightclub, and a children's pool. There's free parking and limo/town car service. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a kids' club.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Free minibar items, balconies, and ceiling fans are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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 11:00 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the property at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there all-inclusive options at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with meals and many of the onsite activities. Activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and volleyball.

Is a free cancellation option available at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

This property is located in Rio Hato, a short 15-minute walk from Farallón Beach and also 7 minutes on foot from La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. You'll also find Farallon Island and Santa Clara Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the all-inclusive property. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive include a casino at the property?

No, Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

This beachfront all-inclusive property offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a poolside restaurant.

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a hot tub?

No, this all-inclusive property doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive.

Are there connecting rooms at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

No, this all-inclusive property doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

The closest major airport to Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Yes, every guestroom at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive.

Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Broolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and beautiful property. Excellent service. Only one part should be improved: more restaurants. At night is impossible to get in to any restaurants (Asian, Italian or Steakhouse), only buffet option. For the capacity over 500 rooms needs to be at least 6 restaurants plus buffet. Otherwise everything is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mihai Florin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel, pleasent beach
Rooms are spacious but they need new painting, it felt moldy and mold spots were present. Also the presumably white doors were more gray due to the hundred human fingerprints it gandered during the years. The biggest negative for us was house keeping. Sheets were usually stained, not changed every day, some of the pillows were having a bad smell.The food is average. But Riu isn't renowned for the food. It was ok overall . The variety wasn't that rich regarding the massiveness of the hotel. The day activities are loved by kids. The employees from the animation team are very friendly. The one's from the evening shows are very good dancers. Their shows are well executed. As a whole experience, we had a great stay, relaxing and fun ( Riu's are usually fun). The weather at the end of November, beginning of December was around 30 degrees Celsius during the day with passing showers from time to time. In 11 days only one day was raining most of it and one was mostly cloudy. But never felt cold. So the hotel was ok overall and has value for money (at 187 euro per night in my case). The beach is decent, not great, don't expect to be like the ones in Mexico. At least not on the Pacific side. They have nice beaches in the other part of the country, but less hotels offer and are harder to reach.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDMUNDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cero stress! Todo para realmente descansar.
Reposeras bajo las palmeras para descansar cerca del mar y alrededor de las tres pescinas. Muy buena atención
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area throughout the hotel are great and super clean. The staff in all areas are "AMAZING". Very friendly and willing to assist you at any time. Always with a great smile. One thing I noticed near by the vendors of souvenir by the beach was a few empy cans of soda ( 4). I hope they clean their area by the end of each day and no leave any pollution for the ocean. Also, going to the beach i had to be careful not to step on horse droppings. I thing the horse handers should clean it by the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place is beautiful and have lots of potential but Staff don’t care about the guests Restaurants were not good at all… the buffet that was the best part so don’t waste your time on line for restaurants go straight to buffet it’s the best They need to work on the attractions not bad but can be better other than that pools were awesome so was the beach and free parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yosdel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023