Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving

5 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
All-inclusive
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

Place, Farallón Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Santa Clara Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Place, Playa Blanca
‪20 min drive‬
Airport, Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Triple Room

38 sq m
Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Suite with Ocean View

Ocean view
53 sq m
Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room with Garden View

Garden view
35 sq m
Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

Very good

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

Very good

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Tropical View, U)

Very good

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Exceptional

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

Exceptional

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, Ocean View (L)

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

Good

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

Very good

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (L)

38 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Exceptional

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (U)

Very good

38 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Good

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Exceptional

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

79 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Exceptional

79 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (C)

38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

Very good

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

Wonderful

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Tropical View, C)

Exceptional

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View (C)

Good

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (E)

38 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

35 sq m
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

35 sq m
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

Very good

33 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

34 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Oceanfront (E)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers

On private beach
Pool
All-inclusive
Spa

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

At Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Then return for a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers 573 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rio Hato property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy American cuisine at Balboa, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
On-site recreation includes volleyball, kayaking and fitness classes
Just a 2-minute drive from Farallón Beach and 14 minutes from Playa Blanca

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this property measures 1690 square feet (157 square metres) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rio Hato property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Balboa – This buffet restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Xian – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Il Palazzo – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Chiriqui – This poolside steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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-motorised water sports, land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Snorkelling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities

Access to on-site nightclubs

On-site live performances

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 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-hole adjacent golf course
3 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's club
Children's pool
Fitness classes
Kayaking
Nightclub
Playground
Scuba diving
Shopping
Snorkelling
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
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

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.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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

Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches used
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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great resort with fantastic activities! The beach was beautiful with plenty of loungers around both the beach area and pools. Nice rooms and friendly staff.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank James

10 Mar 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The resort has something for everyone. The food, staff and grounds are wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

14 Apr 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff are the best in every department, surely I will go back there.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was completely amazing all the way around. Beautiful room, wonderful service, fantastic people, just an overall really good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

30 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect, food staff room the environment and entertainments

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

27 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Service by all of staff was exceptional, cleaning throughout resort was impeccable as was room cleaning. Maintenance items were addressed immediately. Great resort!

👍

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

14 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Food was excellent variety and tasty.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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