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Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Don Rafael
    Main restaurant

    Buffet restaurant open for dinner. Buffets and live cooking stations.

    Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week).

  • Flamingo
    Steakhouse serving A la carte specialities.
  • Il Gusto
    Italian restaurant

    Buffet-style Italian restaurant.

    • Poolside restaurant/Theme restaurant
  • Kulinarium
    Gourmet restaurant

    A la carte gourmet restaurant.
  • Nirvana
    Asian restaurant

    Buffet-style Asian restaurant.
  • Various Lounges/Bars

    • Astoria - Lobby bar

    • La Boheme - Lounge bar

    • Sports Bar

    • La Plaza - Bar

    • Mezcal - Poolside bar with swim-up bar

    *Access to all bars at Riu Jalisco.

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 9150 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great stay for our family

    There weee 9 of us ranging in age from 7 to 72. The resort was perfect for all of us. The grounds and rooms were super clean and the food was wonderful. Best beach we’ve visited in a while.

    Apr 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Enjoyed our stay at RIU Vallarta as a family

    We were impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel, the staff were friendly and quick with service. Our rooms were nice, clean and great view.

    Apr 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel

    We had a bumpy start when checking in but overall was a great stay. Very clean, staff were amazing and friendly. Food was great, lots of variety. The shows we watched were very good. The entertainment staff were great especially Chris and Eric. Very interactive and always remembered our names and said hi everyday!! Would stay again and have already recommended

    Apr 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful

    Very clean resort! food was typical as an all inclusive but resort was beautiful, fun, and updated. We definitely would choose this resort again. Friendly staff as well!!!

    Apr 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Riu Vallarta is a great choice in PV

    I was really impressed with everything about this property. The pool and beach areas were great. Plenty of different pool options for kids and adults. My daughter loved the foam party they had in one pool. Beach was large and never very crowded. The service was fantastic. It didn't seem to matter who we talked to, they really seemed to care about making sure you got what you needed. Super friendly overall, whether it was housekeeping, the restaurants or the front desk. Food in restaurants was great. We liked the variety in the buffet areas each day. Plenty of options for all tastes. We went to the Steak House two nights and really enjoyed our meals there as well. Tip - Make sure you get in line early before they open to get a buzzer and then you're all set. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great vacation spot in Puerto Vallarta. I wish we could have stayed longer.

    Apr 28, 2025

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