Nestled in the beachfront community of Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta you will find the newest Riu resort, the Riu Palace Pacifico. Stunning mountain backdrops give way to the vibrant Pacific ocean in this all inclusive Mexico paradise. And true to it’s name, the Riu Palace will treat you like royalty.
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Nestled in the beachfront community of Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta you will find the newest Riu resort, the Riu Palace Pacifico. Stunning mountain backdrops give way to the vibrant Pacific ocean in this all inclusive Mexico paradise. And true to it’s name, the Riu Palace will treat you like royalty.
A fruity cocktail will welcome you as you look through the air conditioned lobby into the gardens and fountains at the resort center. Shaped like a giant U, this seven story palace is easy to navigate, with gentle breezes from the ocean offering peace and relaxation. As you make your way up the elevator through the air conditioned halls, your luxurious accommodations will welcome you as your vacation begins. Fully stocked mini bars and wall mounted liquor dispensers offer refreshment after a long day of travel. With 24 hour room service and outdoor furniture on your large balcony, you don't ever have to leave your room!
Take a walk up the Riu hotels fabulous Pacific coast beach, dig your feet in the sand and enjoy the beautiful mountainous views in every direction you look. Walk a mile up the coast and you may find yourself in the quaint nearby town of Bucerias. Enjoy a quick drink and grab a handmade souvenir before you head back to the Riu Palace Pacifico. The sparkling dark blue and green waters of the Pacific Ocean offer the perfect size waves, so grab a complimentary kayak, boogie board or Hobie Cat and refresh yourself in the cooling ocean waters.
Boasting a huge main pool with swim up bar, including a second elevated pool inside the main pool, join in a game of volleyball or basketball before retiring to your table located in the pool. With poolside beverage service, you won't ever have to leave your spot, unless you're looking for some action. Join in the Rui entertainment team for a poolside dance contest, challenge them to a game of ping pong, or just lay back in a lounge and enjoy watching others partake in the ongoing activities. If you're looking for a change of scenery, head on down the beach to one of the sister properties, the Riu Vallarta and Riu Jalisco. As a guest of the Riu Palace Pacifico, you enjoy complimentary exchange privileges, offering a nice change a pace.
From the top notch service provided at every restaurant and bar, to the daily maid and turn down service, you'll have found a little slice of heaven on the beach with the Riu Palace Pacifico. Perfect for a romantic beach honeymoon or just a chance to spend some quality time with the family, you're only complaint will be having to leave!
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Description
The Riu Palace Pacifico is located on Flamingos Beach, only 2 minutes drive from Riu Vallarta and Riu Jalisco, just 9 miles away from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Magnificent architecture and elegant furnishings combined with unparalleled service will offer guests the highest level of distinction. The ideal place for those vacationers seeking total relaxation in sumptuous luxury and comfort of our Premium brand.
Location
CONDOMINIOS FLAMINGOS NAYARTA • BAHIA DE BANDERAS • MX
Facilities
Barber / Beauty Salon Business Services Meeting Rooms
Pools: Number of Pools: 2 Outdoor Pools: 2 Swim-up Bar Infinity swimming pool with adjoining jacuzzi and swim-up bar. Children's swimming pool.
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • American Express
Specials
FREE WEDDINGS (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
Restrictions
No Spring Breakers. No student groups are accepted unless at least one person in each room is 21 years or older.
Room Types
2BD SUITE PARTIAL OCNVW 1 bedroom with king bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 double beds, Split level sitting area with sofa, Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Mini-bar, Liquor dispenser, Room safe, Hydrfo-massage tub, Balcony or terrace, Partial ocean-view, Radio alarm, Iron/board.
JUNIOR SUITE ROH MKTG RMBK Other Amenities: Kitchen
JUNIOR SUITE PARTIAL OCNVW King or 2 doubles, A/C, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Phone, Radio alarm clock, Mini-bar, Liquor dispenser, Room safe, Iron/Ironing board, Hydro-massage tub, Hairdryer, Balcony or terrace, Split-level sitting area & sofa (some with sofa bed).
OCEAN VIEW SUITE W/ JACUZZI King bed, A/C, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Phone, Radio alarm clock, Mini-bar, Liquor dispenser, Room safe, Iron/Ironing board, Hydro-massage, Hairdryer, Large balcony or terrace with private jacuzzi, Split-level sitting area and sofa.
JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW King or 2 doubles, A/C, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Phone, Radio alarm clock, Mini-bar, Liquor dispenser, Room safe, Iron/Ironing board, Hydro-massage tub, Hairdryer, Balcony or terrace, Split-level sitting area & sofa (some with sofa bed).
JUNIOR SUITE RUN OF HOUSE King or 2 doubles, A/C, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Phone, Radio alarm clock, Mini-bar, Liquor dispenser, Room safe, Iron/Ironing board, Hydro-massage tub, Hairdryer, Balcony or terrace, Split-level sitting area & sofa (some with sofa bed).
Activities
Dining
Dining
Riu Palace Pacifico features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips
There are 5 Restaurants at Riu Palace Pacifico: Fusion Cuisine Restaurant - Main Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant - Grill Steakhouse Restaurant - Japanese Restaurant -
Children's Programs
Mini-Club
Children's Facilities Children's Pool
Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 46 reviews)
Diane
Pool: Clean, very large, fun bar.
Beach: Clean with lots of chairs.
Food/Drink: Good varieties.
Accommodations: Very nice, very clean, super!
Service: The hotel staff top rated, the Apple rep in the hotel was the very best, he made our trip super fun.
Michelle
Pool: Beautiful pool, enjoyed relaxing on lounges and the swim up bar.
Beach: Excellent beach area offering serenity and plenty of opportunities for play...loved the sunsets as well.
Food/Drink: Unbelievable food and drinks of every kind...wonderful variety.
Entertainment: Enjoyed the entertainment most evenings.
Accommodations: Luxurious suites that were absolutely incredible! We loved having our own deck and the view was breathtaking.
Service: Tremendous service of every type...gracious people.
Overall: Everyone should take the opportunity to enjoy this experience.
Rashella said, 'The hotel was fantastic! The service was great! The view was amazing! It was a great vacation that I would highly recomend to anyone. '
Kim said, 'I had another great vacation!'
Pool: The pool was nice except for the occasionally kid diving in the swim up bar area
Food/Drink: The steak house was great and the buffet never disappointed.
Service: The wait staff was terrific!
Brenda said, 'The best! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!'
Pool: Loved the pool and bar within the pool ! Awesome !
Accommodations: Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Service: Wonderful , always smiling and helpful.
Overall: The best!
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Leslie said, 'Went here for my daughter's wedding and it was excellent - could not have asked for better service. We gained 5 pounds so it must be good!!'
Food/Drink: We gained 5 pounds so it must be good!!
Philip said, 'PERFECT - Everything was top notch...easy booking, transfers, very nice hotel with world-class food, entertainment, beach, and pool.'
Pool: perfect
Beach: perfect
Food/Drink: perfect
Entertainment: perfect
Accommodations: perfect
Service: perfect
Overall: PERFECT
Lissbeth
Pool: Great
Beach: Good
Food/Drink: Drinks were great
Entertainment: Excellent
Accommodations: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Overall: Good
Bobby said, 'This year's trip was even better than the trip last year to this same resort and we will return next year! We had the Jacuzzi Suite, which was amazing, and the whole resort is very beautiful. '
Pool: Was great.
Beach: Was great
Food/Drink: Were great
Entertainment: Great
Accommodations: Had the Jacuzzi Suite, which was amazing. The whole resort is very beautiful.
Service: Awesome! All of the wait staff remembered my wife and I. They are all very good at what they do
Overall: This year's trip was even better than the trip last year to this same resort and we will return next year
Bob said, 'As usual, RIU is very good and this is one of the best!'
Beach: Outstanding
Service: They do a great job
Overall: As usual, RIU is very good
Elvira said, 'Excellent!!!!!!! Beach is beautiful, service & entertainment was very good, and I would reccomend paying extra for the Suite, which was worth it!'
Beach: Beautiful
Food/Drink: Drinks very good
Entertainment: Very good
Accommodations: Pay the extra for the Suite - it is worth it
Service: Very good
Overall: Very good
Kimberly
Pool: Awesome
Beach: Awesome
Food/Drink: Awesome
Entertainment: Great
Accommodations: Awesome
Service: Awesome
Overall: Awesome
Shareque said, 'Beach was clean and ample seating was available. Great room with great views.'
Pool: Poolside Entertainment was good
Beach: Beach was clean and ample seating was available.
Food/Drink: Good variety of food.
Accommodations: Great room with great views.
Service: Very good service, no complaints. Very friendly staff.
Overall: Good relaxing holiday in a nice surrounding and great service in a luxurious hotel.
Leon f said, 'Absolutely beautiful resort with exceptional service everywhere at the facility.'
Beach: Well kept
Food/Drink: Outstanding selection
Entertainment: Very nicely done
Accommodations: Superb
Service: Exceptional everywhere at the facility
Overall: Excellent
Richard said, 'Great service, A++++++. Couldn't ask for any better!'
Pool: Good size
Beach: Nice long beach, great for morning walk
Food/Drink: Food great and a lots of top shelf drinks
Entertainment: Nice shows
Accommodations: All you need
Service: Great service, A++++++
Overall: Couldn't ask for any better
Nimisha said, 'Great poolside environment...the beach was very peaceful w/lots of chairs - this was great.'
Pool: Great poolside environment
Beach: Very peaceful, lots of chairs - great
Entertainment: Great
Accommodations: Very nice, very clean
Service: Excellent
Overall: Excellent
Kathryn & thomas said, 'We loved it and would book again. The service was excellent. All staff were friendly and no request was too small!! We loved the Riu and the location on the beach.'
Pool: Well maintained
Beach: Georgous, clean
Food/Drink: Food Very Good
Accommodations: Beautiful, clean, spacious
Service: Excellent, friendly, no request too small!!
Overall: We loved it
Natalia said, 'I would stay at the RIU Palace again. The service was excellent, our room was nice, the entertainment was good every night, and the beach was beautiful. Overall a wonderful trip.'
Beach: Beautiful
Entertainment: Every night was good
Accommodations: Clean
Service: Excellent
Overall: Wonderful
Andrew said, 'Overall this trip was very good! The booking process was easy, the beach was very nice, and the staff & drinks were great.'
Pool: Great
Beach: Very Nice
Food/Drink: Drinks were great
Entertainment: Overall pretty good, staff was great!
Accommodations: Bathroom was good.
Service: Excellent!
Overall: Very good!
Leann said, 'The room was beautiful, the service was excellent, and the entertainment was a real crowd pleaser. Would go back again.'
Pool: Clean and large enough to relax and play
Beach: The water was not as clear as i expected
Food/Drink: It was good overall
Entertainment: A crowd pleaser
Accommodations: The room was beautiful
Service: The service was excellent
Overall: Would go back again
Tim
Pool: great
Beach: little rough
Food/Drink: great
Entertainment: average
Accommodations: great
Service: great
Overall: great
Crissie
Pool: wonderful
Beach: nice but not real blue
Food/Drink: really good
Entertainment: so so
Accommodations: wonderful
Service: excellent
Overall: hullabalou
Birdie
Pool: Great
Beach: wonderful
Food/Drink: Very tastie
Entertainment: exciting
Accommodations: very clean
Service: prompted
Overall: entertaining
Ronald j
Pool: Nice, not too crowded
Beach: Nice beach, fairly clean
Food/Drink: Good, lots of variety
Entertainment: Don't know
Accommodations: Very clean
Service: Excellent
Overall: Excellent
Robert a said, 'Great resort to relax and get away - our second time here. Would return again.'
Pool: SPARKALING CLEAN AND VERY NICE TEMPATURE
Beach: WELL GROOMED AND CLEAN
Food/Drink: A+ VERY GOOD FOR ALL INCLUSIVE
Entertainment: OK TO FAIR
Accommodations: GOOD SERVICE
Service: KIND AND THOUGHTFUL
Overall: OUR SECOND TIME HERE WOULD RETURN AGAIN
Stephanie
Pool: Very nice and clean
Beach: Clean nice
Food/Drink: Average food in restaurants
Entertainment: Good not great
Accommodations: Very nice
Service: Super
Overall: Very nice hotel
Teresa said, 'Food and drinks were plentiful. Beautiful pool. The view of the beach was relaxing. No complaints. The hotel was beautiful. '
Pool: Beautiful pool. Enjoyed the pool bar.
Beach: The view of the beach was relaxing. Enjoyed the weddings.
Food/Drink: Food and drinks were plentiful.
Entertainment: Need a lounge for dancing.
Accommodations: No complaints. The hotel was beautiful.
Service: Exceptional.
Overall: I would return. Very satisfied.
Jeri
Pool: Big pool and swim up bar area
Beach: Plenty of chairs on the beach to use
Food/Drink: Buffet was much better than the restaurants
Entertainment: Entertainment was lame
Accommodations: Very clean
Service: Great service
Overall: Great resort and vacation
Richard said, 'Outstanding service, fast and flawless, great pool, nice open beach. Never better.'
Pool: Great pool
Beach: Nice open beach
Food/Drink: Premium drinks
Entertainment: Great entertainment
Accommodations: Just ask
Service: Outstanding service
Overall: Never better
Kim
Pool: Well maintained and lovely
Beach: Lots of seating available
Food/Drink: Loved all the choices
Entertainment: The dance shows were entertaining.
Accommodations: Beautiful and shiny clean
Service: People were working all the time
Overall: Great time
Leslie said, 'It was a wonderful getaway and relaxing spring break for this teacher!!!! Would not hesitate to return.'
Pool: Never seemed too crowded even with as many people as were there
Beach: Easy to walk down to and to walk along the shore
Food/Drink: Nice variety in buffet. Attention in the reservation restaurants was perfect
Entertainment: We saw 2 good shows.
Accommodations: Beautiful view of ocean and resort
Service: Not overly hovering but there to help
Overall: Would not hesitate to return
Greg
Pool: Loved it
Beach: Very nice
Food/Drink: Excellent
Entertainment: Could be much better
Accommodations: Perfect
Service: Very good
Overall: Loved it
Veronica
Pool: Large and nice
Beach: Nicely kept
Food/Drink: Good for being an all invlusive but travelers should be let know in advanced that you have to make reservations for dinner
Entertainment: They should have Mariachis
Accommodations: Very Clean
Service: Excellent
Overall: Good
Craig c
Pool: very clean
Beach: not very easy to walk on slope
Food/Drink: great variety
Entertainment: good job by staff
Accommodations: very clean and well maintained
Service: someone always ready to assist
Overall: very enjoyable time
John
Pool: Very Nice
Beach: Very Nice
Food/Drink: Could not give reservations for dining...really stunk
Entertainment: Very Nice
Accommodations: Mess up with rooms not happy with how handled and how they did not care I had two teenage boys by themselves on opposite end of hotel.
Service: I was overcharged for the sea safari compared to others talking about their chargesVery Nic
Overall: I would make sure all reservations for hotel was exactly what I needed for kids. I was really upset about location of having kids so far
Ernest said, 'The Riu Palace Pacifico was wonderful. Our objective was to have a quiet get away. We would go back again in a heartbeat.'
Pool: Pool was beautiful, clean and large. The Pool service was always around to provide drinks.
Beach: The beach was quiet and fun. The waves were fun and there were not too many people selling things on the beach.
Food/Drink: We enjoyed the various food options. All were exceptional.
Entertainment: The entertainment was always fun.
Accommodations: We found the accomodations to be very comfortable and clean. The trun down service was a plus.
Service: The staff of the RIU were very friendly and helpful. They made our experience totally enjoyable.
Overall: This was an incredible vacation and value.
Bobby
Overall: Everthing was great
Patricia said, 'We LOVED the Jacuzzi on the balcony!!! Your staff has always been very helpful and we will continue to use your service for future holidays.'
Accommodations: Loved the jacuzzi on the balcony
Sharon
Accommodations: There was a power outage at the resort, we had to change rooms in the dark after several complaints about the power going on and off (had to get ready in the dark
Donald said, 'Nice display and very tasty with something for everyone at buffet which we actually like better than special restaurants. Beautiful, elegant, and clean hotel.'
Pool: very clean
Beach: didn't use
Food/Drink: nice display and very tasty something for everyone at buffet better than special restaurants
Entertainment: OK
Accommodations: elegant and clean
Overall: would recomend but let them know of taxi price into town would like hotel to sponser bus even if for one day
Noel said, 'I have always been extremely pleased with the level of service provided by Dream Vacations and the Riu Hotels'
Service: I have always been extremely please with the level of service provided by dream vacations and the Riu Hotels