Resort Details
- Don Emiliano
Offers buffet-style dining and show cooking. Theme dinners served twice a week.
- Dona Adelita
Offers buffet-style dinning featuring 'on the spot' cooking. Open for Lunch and dinner with theme buffets twice a week.
- Gran DragonAsian cuisine, open for dinner only.
- La Botana
Beach restaurant offering continental breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day and a grill steakhouse for dinner in the evenings.
- La PiazzaOffers Italian cuisine dining in the evening
- Various Lounges/Bars
- La Cantina - lobby bar
- Sports bar
- Pancho - pavilion bar
- Villa - pavilion bar
- Bahia Banderas - poolside bar - Various RestaurantsSome restaurants may operate on select schedules and expect appropriate dress. Consult hotel upon arrival.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is one children's pool on site.
- Children's program, onsiteKids will enjoy different activities such as drawing, watching movies, making theater plays, games, etc., plus, there's a fun playground.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tubThere are two outdoor hot tubs.
- Motorized Water Sports †Jet ski
Parasailing
Waterskiing
Deep sea fishing - Non-Motorized Water SportsTable tennis
Shuffleboard
French bowls
Airgun shooting
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Catamaran
Kayaking
Body boarding
One introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool - PoolThere are 2 swimming pools onsite with swim-up bars.
- Sauna
- Spa †
- Golf †
A golf course is located within 5 miles of the hotel.
- On-site EntertainmentAccess to weekly theme parties for everyone
- On-site EntertainmentDaytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
Nightly entertainment including live music and Riu theme shows.
Complimentary entrance to Pacha night club and drinks (open six nights a week)
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6932 reviews-
AVERAGE
Everything about this hotel was just OK. I think the price us rather expensive considering how average everything is but I don't have any major complaints. The hotel is older and definitely showing it's age but they keep it very clean. The beach is nice. The restaurants and buffet are just ok.
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Wonderful vacation
This resort is 10/10. No complaints at all. Food was amazing, entertainment was great and both the kids and adults had a blast! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Awesome Resort
The staff was very welcoming upon arrival and helpful during our stay and very friendly. . The room were kept very clean and stocked. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning with a wide variety of foods. Especially enjoyed the omelet made to order. The bar staff was so friendly and very knowledgeable. Loved all the afternoon activities and BBQ s . Only complaint was would liked to have seen more evening shows or mexican fiesta night with local dancers and music.
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Family Vacation
Everything was lovely until the transfer arrived two hours early for our departure to the airport with no notice of time change. Two members of our 13 had left for a walk and were not back, the rest of us were just leaving for lunch.. we had to leave three people behind to get a taxi to the airport, or all thirteen of us had to pay for a taxi. Most definitely a bad departure for us.
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Nice resort
Staff were great and very friendly. They were constantly cleaning. The beach was nice. Food was good.
- 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 note when booking a 2 Bedroom Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children between ages 2-12. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 2 Adults and only 1 child.
- AdvisoryWe are excited to announce the renovation of RIU Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit. The renovation will start on August 18th, 2025, and the hotel will reopen on December 20th, 2025. we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
- 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 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.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfers to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes 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
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