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 Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
12798 reviews
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Jan 26, 2026More for Couples/Singles than Families
Pros: - Nice clean beaches and sand but can't swim in the ocean because its dangerous - Family rooms have three double beds or a queen and king bed, rooms were fully stocked with beer and hard liquor dispensers and replenished daily - Restaurant food was really good but the pool side food not so much Cons: - No room service for any food - No pool service for drinks or food - Kids can't come into any swim up bar pools - No alcoholic drinks allowed at the kids splash park or the water slides - Regular pools are not heated so pretty cold for the little kids, also don't think they ever cleaned the ground by the pools the whole time were were there. Lots of bird crap and cigarette butts - Most restaurants don't open until 6:00 pm only a couple at 5:30 pm - Can't make dinner reservations, have to stand in line
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Jan 26, 2026Great stay!
We recently stayed at the Riu Santa Fe in January 2026, it was a wonderful time. For the price we were all very happy with the food and drinks (2 adults 2 kids). The employees work extremely hard, the bathrooms were always being tended too. The only ones that were bad was by the adult swim up bar by the ocean, but I think they can only do so much with that many intoxicated people. This can be either a party resort or laid back fun with your kids. We had 6 kids in our group (15 ppl total) and there was always something for them to do. The Riu parties are in their own area so if you’re concerned with noise just avoid that spot. The nightly shows at the stage were a hit for everyone. We would definitely return.
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Jan 25, 2026
Know before you go
Like any all inclusive resort there are pros and cons and will lay some out here so you know what to expect. For the record, this was my 5th RIU stay with my 2 previous stays at the RIU Palace Pacifico (Nayarit/PV). This is a large spread out resort so you’ll be walking ALOT, like 18 holes of golf everyday with long walks to beach, bars and restaurants depending on room/which villa you’re in. We were in Villa 8 overlooking RIU Party zone which was fun (if you don’t mind loud pumping DJ music, but if you don’t, request different villa). There is no body lotion with toiletries so bring your own. Housekeeping was sub-par and our deck was never swept of sand and failed to clean our furniture glasstops (had to complain and clean myself…even swept my own deck!). Speaking of furniture, although functional, the bedside tables and main dresser were less than IKEA quality. And one special cleaning we asked for they used so much bleach we had to ask it to be cleaned again so we could breathe in the room. Left door open and fan on for a while and wasn’t enough. Food is good across the board as long as you’re selective. No mimosas at breakfast was disappointing and they could use an extra bartender or two at the bars by show area. Sports bar food not wonderful and too brightly lit. Although the 3. Pool tables are a bonus, they are in atrocious condition and should be free for the shoddy shape they’re in. You need to get 5 peso coins from front desk to play (8/game). Beach vendor situation is out of control and we found it a little less chaotic to right side (Cabo side) but feel the resort should not have them all camped out as you come down the ramp hounding you like you just got off a cruise ship and they’re on you all day, everyday. I have no issues with beach vendors but between that being out of control, housekeeping/room quality and sheer size of the resort being soooo spread out, I would not return.
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Jan 24, 2026January getaway
Resort was beautiful. Service was amazing food was great and resort was very clean. Issue with some of the public washrooms toilets wouldn’t flush
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Jan 23, 2026Just don't
This is the worst RIU we have ever visited. We are here and have asked them to fix our safe at least 3 times and it still doesn't work. We only have one chair on our balcony, despite our requests we still have 1 patio chair. The food is terrible. The only place to get to sit down and have service is the steak house. You must wait in line for 45 minutes just to get this option. Drinks are watered down and just meh. Regardless of the "upgrade" to a party room, we still do not have a view of the action. Why did I pay for a room without a view??? RIU dropped the ball on this resort!!!
- 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
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