What We Love
- Keep your tastebuds engaged with delicious global cuisine from one of several onsite restaurants.
- Stay on top of your fitness with complementary access to the onsite fitness center.
- Enjoy a variety of nightly entertainment options, including shows that are perfectly suited for children.
Things to Know
- You can take advantage of complementary 24-hour room service throughout your stay.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Hotel expansions were initiated in Spring 2018.
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 18 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 18 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
- American Country
- A-la-carte restaurant. Lunch and dinner.
- CarussoItalian buffet restaurant. Dinner only.
- KulinariumA-la-carte restaurant. Dinner only.
- La Baja CaliforniaMain Buffet restaurant. Breakfast and dinner.
- La Mision
- Lunch: buffet restaurant
- Dinner: Mexican a-la-carte restaurant w/ starters and dessert buffet
- Pepe's FoodGrill station. Lunch and snacks.
- SakuraA-la-carte Asian restaurant. Dinner only.
- Tiki TacoTaco station. Snacks
- ToroteBreakfast and lunch: buffet restaurantDinner: A-la-carte steakhouse
- Various Lounges/Bars
- La Monumental
- Sports Bar
- Bravo
- Ole
- Space
- Ushuaia
- Mezcal
- Tequila
- La Iguana
- Lio - Wet & PizzaPizzeria with self-service bar. Lunch and snacks.
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free parking
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- General- RIU Land kids' club (4-7 & 8-12 yrs)- Children's playground- Children's pool with slides
Guests have access to Tennis and Pickleball court at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas.Reservation required.
* Daytime entertainment programme for adults* Live music, shows & RIU entertainment* RIU Party* "Pacha" discotheque (open 6 days a week) - Pool
There are 10 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
Featuring the water park Splash Water World, swim-up bars, DJ pool parties and the foam pool party.
Additional bathrooms in pool areas.
- Spa †
- Golf †There is a golf course located within a mile of the property.
- Motorized Water Sports †Watersports not available on site (available nearby at additional charge).
The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services/local providers (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves. - Non-Motorized Water SportsAvailable nearby additional fees apply - paid at time of rental.
The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services/local providers (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults- Live music, shows & RIU entertainment- RIU Party- "Pacha" discotheque (open 6 days a week)
- Splash Water World water parkRiu Party (adults only)
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
12738 reviews
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Jan 06, 2026Awesome
We had a party of 16 family members and we were able to enjoy the amenities together. The facilities were very clean and restaurant food was exceptional.
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Jan 06, 2026Large group from Colorado
Overall experience was about average. Food was very basic at all restaurants and didn't like mostly buffet options. More menu ordering for dinner and higher quality food would be nice. Frustrated with being charged for not having towel keys at check-out when it wasn't explained to us at check-in that it would be required. We go somewhere in Mexico with a large group (30+) every year. Everyone agreed the service was a little lacking from other resorts we have been in terms of their happiness, excitement, interest in performing jobs, etc. We also noticed very little clean up of dishes and cups all around the pool areas. By the end of the day it was a mess of things everywhere and we tried to collect cups and plates throughout the day to help move them to the bar.
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Jan 05, 2026Great value overall
This was our 4th trip to this RIU complex (one time at the Palace, and third time at the Santa Fe). We really enjoy this property. Everything was great during our latest visit (Dec 27-Jan 3) however we were quite disappointed in the customer service regarding our daughter's 18th birthday. Edna the customer service representative promised us that something special would be in our room on her Jan 1 birthday and nothing happened. A disappointment. Not a big deal, but she promised a banner on our door and some balloons or something inside. Just a mention so that if others visit this property for a special occasion, they are aware.
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Jan 05, 2026
Riu Santa Fe
Service was great. Food was decent but they were out of pico and guac 90% of the time and many Tims out of other basic food, like bananas or watermelon. Very frustrating to eat at the buffet or the taco bar.
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Jan 05, 2026Worst stay I’ve ever had
This is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at! The staff are extremely rude, we had cockroaches in our room and the staff didn’t do anything about it. The cleaning staff dug through our bags and stole over $800 usd and the hotel manager refused to do anything. I wish I could give zero stars.
- AdvisoryAll Student/Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. Guest disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not allowed. If a Student/Spring Breaker Group is accepted a. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older. b. Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
- 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: 12:00 PM
- 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.
Spring Break Policies -
1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted exclusively at the following 5 hotels:
Riu Santa Fe
Riu Cancun
Riu Caribe
Riu Latino
Riu Republica
2. All Student / Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the corresponding Destination Sales Department. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion.
3. If a Student / Spring Breaker Group is accepted:
a. The number of rooms will be deducted from the contracted allotments
b. Minimum Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
c. The Hotel may request proof of age in the form of passport or official ID
d. Each room must submit a signed liability agreement upon check-in.
4. At all other RIU properties Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.
5. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. a. Parties in rooms are not permitted
6. Student / Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the 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. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26