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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly property on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

7.6 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
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Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room (B2C-CAN)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

What's nearby

  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 7 min walk
  • Farallón Beach - 15 min walk
  • Farallon Island - 10 min drive
  • Santa Clara Beach - 11 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balboa restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el velero - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪mansa - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Panamai Royal Decameron - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Panama Canal - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

All-inclusive family-friendly property by the sea
Close to Farallón Beach, Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a nightclub. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and beach volleyball. In addition to a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this property include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, free cabanas, and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, a porter/bellhop, and a billiards/pool table
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, wedding services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 573 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive located?

Located in Rio Hato, this beachfront property is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and Farallón Beach. Playa Blanca is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everyone helpful and the shows they is have.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania C

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice but it could improve the night entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Didier

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yamaiky

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible location. Rude staff, even worst management, poor support with Expedia local. Midnight snacks are a joke. Even rotten food. Discussed with other Canadian guests from Toronto and Vancouver and they are very unsatisfied too. Never going back to a RIU hotel ever and use Expedia service too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Far from center and limited things to do
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Antoinette, Kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was tasteless, breakfast every morning was almost the same beans, rice and beans once in a blue moon bacon. But definitely whoever cooks at the buffet can't season anything. The other restaurants were really slow with the service due to the lack of personnel and not to die for either. The beach was dirty packed of horse crap that washed off in the sea shore, I got bitten by sea lice several times and there are tiny fishes that constantly jump on your face and ears. Water was dirty. We had to drive every day to Santa Clara Beach and pay for our meals there where the fish was fresh and tasty. Pools were dirty not even wasting my time mentioning the state of them. The shows are good. The bar tenders are far from enjoying their job. The room shower was moldy. The place is a joke.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with partner
I like the facilities and the courtesy from the staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nyckole y

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and enjoyable stay!!! Easy to navigate all your excursions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely rude and not helpful. Especially guests that do not speak English
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for vacations, nice location, great staff and aceptable food during the stay. The place laks maintenance and the rooms are just ok, need renovations works.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyhgmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and the beach and pool were great. The check-in process was horrible. The property, however, is very outdated, and the food is not so good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property itself is nice. The hotel itself I would give 3stars. Nothing aesthetically appealing, but clean for the most part. The hotel is far out from everything and transportation can be pricey depending on what you’re trying to do. However, the food was really good in the main buffet. It’s the best all inclusive food I’ve had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel often and ONLY stay at RIU locations. This location has a lot of good/positive things going on. The food is good, THE STEAKHOUSE is 10/10 .. the 24hr snack bar has very little options compared to other locations. Entertainment here is a vibe, good for the whole family. They even have a night club. If you do have more than one room make sure to put one room in someone else’s name that’s in your party, I had a 2 hour hold up checking in due to this. Also, book multiple excursions in one day if you can, the resort is 2 hours away. All in all, it was a good stay. Housekeepers on point with decorating rooms daily. I will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beds were not double size, you go to rest from our routine and the least you need is a bad sleeping, when i asked the front desk about it they said that's the standard in Spain, we were not in Spain...........
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dayatra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it was a smaller resort. I didn't like the food. For a country that has the Atlantic and pacific access there was no fresh seafood. The restaurant were very bad. The buffet was pretty good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clemente

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun place to enjoy with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un todo-incluido de calidad A . El servicio es excelente, se esfuerzan para brindar una servicio personalizado aún teniendo 1000 huéspedes en todo el hotel. Mi único disgusto fue en el momento del check in, al parecer no pueden tener dos habitaciones reservadas en un mismo nombre. Es un problema que me demoraron 1 hora en resolver mientras mi familia esperaba en el lobby del hotel. Estos problemas se pueden resolver fácilmente con tiempo, no al momento de tener el huésped en el check in. Por lo demás excelente, los shows cada noche son de gran calidad, grandes bailarines y músicos brindan shows muy entretenidos. La comida y bebidas son muy variadas y están siempre disponibles. En general, una magnífica experiencia de vacaciones para mi familia. Volvería de seguro.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

DeEric

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Krishna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The smell of the bed sheets were awful. Was not impress with that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5