Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Aerial view
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
View from property
Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa
    7 min walk
  • Farallón Beach
    15 min walk
  • Playa Blanca
    14 min drive
  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    18 min walk

Room options

Triple Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (C)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Garden View (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (L)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (E)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (U)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Rio Hato

When you stay at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Farallon Island.

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

  • ‪mansa - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Balboa restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Panama Canal - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tai kai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Limon Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Farallón Beach
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers 573 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rio Hato property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 573 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and a waterslide. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Balboa, one of the property's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Rio Hato? This property has 1690 square feet (157 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Balboa - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Xian - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Il Palazzo - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Chiriqui - This poolside steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Xian
  • Il Palazzo
  • Chiriqui

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1690 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Beach towels
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MILKA

Liked: Amenities
Disappointed by the beach Requires better cleaning
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Hanilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 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

6/10 Okay

Javier, Naples

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Not to clean in some areas, some of staff members needto be more friendly.
Stayed 4 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

4/10 Poor

Vianchenka L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Perdieron una clienta
Tengo 4 años que vamos en las vacaciones de mis hijas, este año el personal fue displicente y se nota que esta decayendo la calidad, mi niña se enfermo despues de comer y vomitó tenia una toalla encima y se ensucio de vomito, me cobraron 16 dolares cómo si hubiera perdido la toalla! Otra pareja del grupo luego del check out no los dejaron bajar a comer porque era la 1pm, si se demoraron por el filon para hacer el check out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024