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 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
- 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
12435 reviews
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Aug 22, 2025Celebrating Anniversary
Celebrating Anniversary we very much enjoyed this resort and the amenities. The pool parties and pepe’s food was our favorite. Also so much nice stuff to see when walking around
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Aug 21, 2025
Great stay
Great stay at Sante fe, always treated above and beyond. Our 5th trip to this location. Staff is BEYOND AMAZING.
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Aug 18, 2025Not too bad, but not the best either.
My family just came back from a week stay at Santa Fe. We were 2 adults and 2 kids (16 & 12) Here is my honest review. For reference the only other reports I’ve been to for comparison are: Bahia Principe (Cancun) Grande Sirenis (Cancun) Riu palace Baja (adults only) Upon arrival staff do not automatically help you to your room, you have to ask for help. Saw many confused people searing for their rooms after check in. Buffet food is the exact same every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are no themed days. Can usually find something to eat. Restaurants are mediocre and most don’t have A/C (the indoor ones) Cleaning staff, restaurant staff and Buffet staff are amazing and work hard. There is no staff around the pools serving drinks, with the exception of a man with a cart of hard liquor only and isn’t there every day, otherwise you have to go get it. Food plates and cups are often left around the pools and it doesn’t get cleaned up till late night when staff go around and clean. You can always find a lounger to sit on. We were in block 5 and near the nightclub and could hear loud music and loud people all night, most nights and made it hard to sleep. There is nothing going on at the main pools, all the activities happen at the pools near the beach. Nothing for the teenage kids to do other than pools and waterslides which get old fast. We really enjoy getting iced coffee and the only place on this resort to get one is at the sports bar which is frustrating cause other places we’ve been have a dedicated coffee shop and also annoying to have to deal with drunk people everywhere. The A/C in the rooms is really loud and hard to sleep. This is definitely a party resort for young people. If this is not your style, I don’t recommend going. Grounds are kept very clean. Stores on the premise are way overpriced but that’s to be expected. Vendors at the beach are great and aren’t pushy and will give u a good deal. There are a lot of young ladies there who are wearing very minimal clothing most of the time. Not ideal for a place with teenagers or younger kids.
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Aug 17, 2025
Excellent stay. This was a great stay for me.
I got tired of the buffet style places and watered down drinks however I understand due to accommodating thousands of people.
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Aug 16, 2025
This is a RESORT, excellent place, super clean, good food , superb entertainment!!!!
If you're looking for an all inclusive resort, this is it. Everythin inside the resort, 2 huge pools, many restaurant, huge buffet, clean rooms, excellent entertainment, for adults (Riu Party) and for kids (water slides). the question that everybody asks, can you swim on the beach? and the answer is no, but a 20 minutes walk towards town, you have medanos beach which you can swim and eat on the beach. Good value for the money.
- 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.
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 -
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.
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. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26