Hotel Overview

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is ideally located within three miles of downtown Cabo San Lucas. This exciting town is known best for its phenomenal deep sea fishing and exciting nightlife. Land lovers will enjoy fabulous shopping, marvelous restaurants, and outstanding nightlife. Breathtaking architecture, elegant restaurants, and luxurious accommodations are all surrounded by splendid tropical gardens.

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas boasts a variety of exceptional restaurants which provide a superb selection of buffet and à la cartedinner choices. Recently revamped menus now offer a wide range of cuisine and finer ingredients at the à la carte restaurants, as well as the incorporation of a vegetarian menu in all restaurants. The buffet restaurant has a special theme twice per week, and à la carte choices include Fusion, Japanese, a Grill Steakhouse, and Mexican. The five bars, including two swim-up bars, serve unlimited drinks and pool area beverage service is available throughout the day. You can even enjoy free unlimited access to Splash Water World at Riu Santa Fe!

In the evening, be entertained by a live show or dance to your favorite tunes at the disco, open six nights a week. Children ages 4-12 can enjoy activities and a playground at RiuLand Mini-Club. Non-motorized watersports are available nearby for a fee and golf is just a short distance away.

Guests looking to be pampered need to look no further than Renova Spa. This full-service Spa boasts a variety of massages, a beauty salon, and a wide array of treatments in a soothing, calming atmosphere. To get your heart racing, the gym, sauna, and Jacuzzi are free of charge. Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas offers a wide array of services, sure to please every traveler!

Location

Cabo San Lucas-Beach
Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico - Los Cabos Intl Airport (SJD) : 30 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 2004
Last Renovation: 2016
Floors: 5
Total rooms: 692

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory 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.
Advisory The state of Baja California Sur will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $38.00 Mexican Pesos (approx. $3 USD), per room per night. 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.

General Policies & Fine Print

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 / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fe 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 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec24 - 30Apr25
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 10098 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Absolute perfection!

    This trip was our second time at RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas and it was as perfect this time as it was in 2011, our previous trip. So amazing, in fact, that on day 2 of our week long trip, we booked to return January 28th…this time for 12 days! The food was fantastic, the staff were so amazing, the weather was perfect and the resort was very clean. I highly recommend this resort!

    Dec 05, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great location and good set up

    We went with the family. Location, pools and amenities are good. Food was good but not great. Loved their bars and cafes.

    Dec 05, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Awesome experience

    Everything was perfect. Excellent service- we actually told the staff we would miss them, and the bartender Abe was very aware that in our group I can't drink tequila when making us "surprise shots". Very beautiful views, clean pool and grounds. We did explore the other riu spots which were cool but I think we got the best resort. The nighttime activities were fun. The food was a little disappointing but everything else was great. Also- get w room with your own pool it was great

    Dec 04, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good Value for Family Vacation

    Huge property with great views. Food was average to above average, if you ordered well. Service was great, thank you Jose and Oscar at the pool. The pools need a little work. The noise level in the rooms was a little distrubing...thin walls/doors perhaps. Beds are not comfortable.

    Dec 04, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Riu glad we chose Riu

    Comfortable room, lots of food options, nice pools, and always amazing staff… would definitely stay with Riu again!

    Dec 02, 2024

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