$196 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 31, 2013 Check-out: Jun 3, 2013

RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

4 stars
Av.de los Cocoteros, sn-Lote K, Nuevo Vallarta, 63732
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
170 reviews
Best staff and cleanest place

Activity staff is great, place is incredibly clean. I would not go on Spring Break to avoid the... See full review

  • Okie Couple Vacay
  • Mar 28, 2013
Beautiful Hotel!

Hotel is beautiful and extremely clean. Staff is friendly, attentive and always happy to assist.... See full review

  • Christini
  • Mar 8, 2013
4-star all inclusive resort on Flamingos Beach near Puerto Vallarta

The elegant RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive Resort offers a total vacation experience near Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific coast. Hugging the shores of Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, RIU Palace Pacifico features five restaurants, a selection of indoor and outdoor bars, a large swimming pool with adjoining Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, full service spa, beauty salon, children's club and playground, and a fitness center with sauna. Two event rooms can accommodate business conferences for up to 130 people in varying configurations.

Highlights
  • Swimming pool with adjoining Jacuzzi and swim-up bar
  • Children's pool
  • Free wireless Internet access
  • 24-hour room service
Rooms

All 445 guest rooms feature balconies with ocean or garden views. Choose from king bed or two double beds with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite flat-screen television, radio alarm clock, mini-bar, liquor dispenser, and in-room safe. Bathrooms are equipped with hydro-massage tub, double sink, hairdryer, and Italian Lavarino Cosso amenities.

Features

Guests will never go hungry at this all inclusive property. With five restaurants on site, there are many dining options, starting with light fare, pizza, a la carte, and buffet meals. More formal dining (reservations required) can be found at Guacamole Mexican restaurant, Krystal Fusion Restaurant, Kyoto Japanese restaurant, and La Toscana Grill and Steakhouse. 24-hour room service is also available.

 

Complimentary seaside sports options include beach volleyball, windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, and body boarding. Guests also enjoy one free introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool. For entertainment, choose from a variety of daily shows geared toward adults and children. The Renova Spa features assorted treatments (fees apply), and a beauty salon is available on site. Guests can unwind in the fitness center, sauna, steam bath, or Jacuzzi. Use of these facilities is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are required in the fitness center.

Transportation
  • Puerto Vallarta International Airport (8 mi/13 km)
  • Airport shuttle available
Nearby attractions
  • Puerto Vallarta (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Las Caletas Beach (14.1 mi/22.7 km)
Business
  • Two conference rooms with capacity for up to 130 people

RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive Rooms

Junior Suite Ocean View
The room offers 1 king bed or 2 double beds with A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio, alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser,complimentary in room safe, iron&ironing board, bathrooms equipped with hydro-massage tub, double sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with partial ocean view. All junior suites have split level sitting area and sofa, some available with sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso
Junior Suite Partial Ocean View
The room offers 1 king bed or 2 double beds with A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio, alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser,complimentary in room safe, iron&ironing board, bathrooms equipped with hydro-massage tub, double sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with partial ocean view. All junior suites have split level sitting area and sofa, some available with sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso
Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View
The room offers 1 king bed with A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio, alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser,complimentary in room safe, iron&ironing board, bathrooms equipped with hydro-massage tub, double sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with partial ocean view. All junior suites have split level sitting area and sofa, some available with sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso
Junior Suite Garden View
The room offers 1 king bed or 2 double bed with A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio, alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser,complimentary in room safe, iron&ironing board, bathrooms equipped with hydro-massage tub, double sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with partial ocean view. All junior suites have split level sitting area and sofa, some available with sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
General
Elevators
Activities
Pool
Fitness center or spa
Spa services
Solarium
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Barber/Beauty shop
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Reviewer score 3.8 out of 5

Hotel Map

20.7385 -105.3193
Area served
Nuevo Vallarta
Nearby airports
Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Area description
Located on Playa de Flamingos beach, 2 km / 1.5 miles from Nuevo Vallarta.

Dining

Krystal Gourmet
Fusion cuisine restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (170)

Ratings and reviews for RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Overall score

4.4 / 5
170 out of 170
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.4

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
capri
california
Aug 29, 2011

Friends getaway

I had a great time at RIU staff were great and attentive. Place was beutiful and clean at all times. The staff are doing a great job and try to accomodate everyone, very friendly and welcoming. I will definetely will go back to this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Please just because you're at all inclusive make sure you tip when you get good service.

Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Darby
Los Angeles, California
Aug 28, 2011

Riu Palace Pacifico was Excellent

Just returned from Riu Palace Pacifico and we had a wonderful time, we have traveled all over Mexico, Carribbean,Europe, etc. and honestly the Riu palace is on our top ten list. The hotel is immaculate, staffers cleaning constantly and the staff works so hard to keep you happy, they are always smiling and do a great job at everything. The buffet (la peninsula) was by far better then the other all inclusives we've stayed at and the waiters there are awesome. The Guacamole was the best reservation only restaurant but the others were good as well. Don't be discouraged when you pull up to the hotel and it looks a bit dated, once you step inside you will see how beautiful it is and how wonderful the staff is. Take some money to tip these hard working people not only do they deserve it but a tip will ensure you never have to ask for a refill on a drink or much of anything else. We never had problems finding pool chairs, the beach was nice and swimmable and although there were some children present, it wasn't overwhelming as some reviews stated. Ask for a room on the 8th floor and you won't regret it. Stay here, take some tip money, grab a cocktail or a fruit smoothie and relax...also Room service is fast, delicious and friendly..literally no complaints about this hotel....we stayed at a more expensive hotel a few years back and it didn't compare to the Riu...book it, you won't regret it!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Please take some $ and tip your staffers, they work so hard and it's terrible how few people tip. I'm from Los Angeles and the waiters, bartenders etc. don't work a fraction of how hard these people do and yet they automatically get 20%....think of it that way...

Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
npst
los angeles
Aug 27, 2011

couples getaway

Great value and a ton of fun. The staff is fantastically friendly and accomodating. Definitely worth the money, and trip. Only wish is that it was closer to the city. Don't forget to hit up the Roy Jalisco down the beach. There is a fun nightclub in the hotel and it is also all inclusive!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
RBR55
Guadalajara, Jalisco, MƩxico
Aug 15, 2011

anniversary

Great and fantastice experience You must discover full Htl activities and amenities

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: In Hotel

ENJOY ACTIBITIES

Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Columbia, LA
Aug 6, 2011

Quick getaway!

My husband and I wanted to getaway for a few days. I picked the RIU. This is our second trip to Puerto Vallarta and it was the best. This is a beautiful hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a wide variety of food, if you left hungry then it was your fault! The room was always clean and plenty of towels. My only problem was that there was no adults only pool. The children were permitted in the swimup bar. We could never get to it for the children. The shows at night were kind of loud, we could hear it from our room. These were the only problems we had. We will definatly be returning to the RIU Palace Pacifico.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
chuck and linda
grass valley, california
Jul 20, 2011

tremendous value,fanastic staff

have stayed at 10 other riu hotels in mexico, this one is great. all the staff from the entertainment staff, bartenders and waiters were super friendly and helpful. the head lady of the resort, [...] was super accomodating, the young lifeguard,[...], was great, in fact he saved a young hispanic boys life who had virtually drowned, but [...] worked on him for 5 minutes and brought the kid back to life. the parents wereon the beach, 100 yards from the incident in the pool. had two great beach parties during the week.the staff constantly had my wife and myself dancing. the michael jackson show one night was very,very good.if you like to drink, order doubles or dobles, and you will never complain about watered down cocktails. food in the buffet was better than most and the sspecialty restaurant ,[...] was fantastic.would highly recommend staying here. we will go back

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Honeymoon couple.
Yakima, WA.
Jul 13, 2011

Simply perfect!!!

Best vacation ever. All inclusive was the way to go. Good variety of restaurants & no trouble getting reservations when needed. Couldn't have asked for better service at all of the restaurants. My glass was never less than 1/2 full. Stayed there for 8 nights and ate every meal on site. Stayed in the suite and was not disappointed. Great room, great ocean view and used the balcony jacuzzi every night. No problem using free wifi in lobby. There were activities at hotel & pool loungers were easy to find. $25 cab ride to town, but we took bus each time for about $2 each way. Easy to locate buses since RIU is end of line, it's printed right on bus windshield. Wouldn't hesitate staying there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Los angeles C.A
Jul 4, 2011

Unhappy vacation

un profetional hotel staff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Wisconsin
Jun 1, 2011

very nice

This was our first all inclusive. Very nice, very clean, very friendly - top of the line staff and services. Food did not live up to the service and amenities but not bad.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Pacifico All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
nhf
co
May 18, 2011

palace

wonderful staff. very clean and food great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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