Hotel Overview

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The exciting Riu Santa Fe is located alongside the luxurious Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas on a prime beach location and boasts amazing views of the famous arches. The Riu Santa Fe is less than three miles from the marvelous town of Cabo San Lucas. This 24-hour all-inclusive resort contains first-class facilities such as specialty restaurants, bars, a disco, and Renova Spa. Complimentary 24-hour WiFi is also available in the common areas of the resort (available in rooms for an additional charge). 

The two pools are the perfect spot to relax, and the adjoining Jacuzzi is a perfect place to mingle with new friends. Children have their own pool to enjoy activities. Non-motorized watersports are available nearby for a fee, or spend your time walking along the miles of beautiful beach. Exciting bars are lined up on the beach just a mile or two away!

Comfortable rooms feature a stocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser and a balcony or terrace. Ocean-view rooms are suites are also available. Children ages 4-12 can spend their days playing at RiuLand Mini-Club.

Location

Cabo San Lucas-Beach
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) : 30 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 2007
Last Renovation: 2022
Accessible rooms: 6
Floors: 5
Total rooms: 1288

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory 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. 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
Advisory The state of Quintana Roo will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $38.00 Mexican Pesos (approx. $3.00 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 - 

1. Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fé hotel.  

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 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr25

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_3.5 11935 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overall, Decent for the value

    Couples trip for my fiancé and I in December. Overall a good experience, newly renovated. Rooms were nice, pools were nice, restaurants were nice. Food was nothing to write home about but still decent. Definitely a younger crowd and can be a bit of a party spot. The doors in the buildings close extremely hard and are very loud, was woken up almost every night from either people being loud in the hallways or doors slamming. Air conditioner in our room was also extremely loud and woke us up every time it kicked in. Service was excellent by all employees.

    Dec 25, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Worst all inclusive EVER!!!

    Riu Sante Fe…the Walmart of all Inclusive. What… that’s an I silt to Walmart. Riu Sante Fe…the Dollar General of all inclusive. I have been all over the world and this is by far the worst vacation experience I’ve had. They put us in a building that is 15 minute walk to the “restaurant” section. That’s in quotes because the food is discussing. The burgers are pink. Not because they’re rare- they are a salmon color throughout. Our room is on the fourth floor of the farthest building WITHOUT AN ELEVATOR!!! A friend we met her has a family of four and they put them in a room with two twin beds. If you can afford any place else, go there!!! If this is all you can afford- I suggest you opt for a staycation and use the money to enjoy wherever it is you are from. Run, run, run from this place!!!

    Dec 24, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Awesome stay!

    Awesome place had the best time. We’ve been to Cabo before but this has been the best resort and place we’ve stayed. Will be bringing our family back.

    Dec 24, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Taking the time to write this to help someone reconsider

    We have stayed at several resorts in Cabo and this by far was the most disappointing. Slightly cheeper than the other hotels but please spend a little more for a much better experience. If you are looking to mindlessly party and drink watered down alcohol this might be your place but not with kids or family. Food was bland, all the nicer restaurants included were either buffet or of a menu the meat was horrible and food very bad quality. The staff was very unhelpful overall compared to any other Cabo resort we have stayed in - never proactively helping and often very cold when asked any questions. All pools were freezing cold - no heaters pools. The resort raves about kids activities but at night for the kids “shows” the staff basically would pull all the kids on stage and makes them dance - where other resorts had actual shows and music. Huge resort with no elevators to your rooms. Young adults partying all night so much noise and drink people everywhere. Don’t write many reviews but will never visit again

    Dec 24, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    First time on an all exclusive resort

    First time was amazing. Did get my hopes high for the first time. Service was the key. With my significant other being gluten and dairy restricted. They had option of desserts and other things for her to eat. Nayla at the pool at the back by the beach 10/10 as well.

    Dec 23, 2024

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