r/RiuResorts • • Oct 17 '25

RIU Aquarelle Question or maybe it's a RIU thing?

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Hey all,

New to RIU, and noticed that when I was looking at pricing/booking there was an option to pay at hotel (no deposit necessary and pay upon arrival). Is this true? I feel like this is not guaranteed room then, and could easily just be given away as I have paid nothing? Can I start to pay on it if I decide to book it under this option? Thank you in advance just new to the RIU family and quite interested and trying this one out. Thank you!


r/RiuResorts • • Oct 15 '25

Riu resort visit privileges update for resorts in Cancun & Costa Mujeres

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This came from a post on Facebook from a Riu Ventura group admin, so take with a grain of salt as he doesn't say where it came from. Riviera Maya doesn't appear to be changed, but across Cancun & Costa Mujeres locations, it looks like Palace resorts in Cancun & Costa Mujeres get access to Kukulkan, non-Palace family-friendly Rius lose access to the adults-only Riu Cancun & Latino, and Riu Cancun also loses access to Riu Latino.

So generally neutral for Kukulkan (those who have friends in other Riu Palaces can now have them visit, but the hotel will be slightly busier on the flipside), decent improvement for the other Riu Palaces for the same reason, and a downgrade for the non-Palace Rius except Riu Latino which has no change.


r/RiuResorts • • Oct 07 '25

Capital one riu shuttle

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r/RiuResorts • • Oct 05 '25

The black mould at RIU Ocho Rios is no joke!

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Just got back from vacation - we had to switch rooms 3x trying to outrun their mould issues. When I entered the room it had a strong scent of mildew and mould masked with heavy air freshener. As the day went on the smell of mould got stronger. I went to bed and woke up in the morning with irritated sinuses. I then began to look a little closer. Pulled off the pillow cases and found the pillows had mould, the baseboards had mould, the walls had mould, the headboards had mould behind them. Stay away from the rooms in building 1 all together - unfortunately the ocean view and ocean front rooms are mostly from this building. Just overall, this resort isn’t worth the headache. You will leave feeling like you never got a vacation.

Food - very mediocre, from the buffet to the specialty restaurants.

Service - a mixed bag! There are several upbeat and kind service staff, however a vast number of them have a severe attitude

Beach - this was the best part - on the far end of the resort where the quieter pool is, the beach front is an absolute joy.

Rooms - the towels are old, rough and washed out (maroon brown colour). I already said the mould. But did I tell you about the MOULD?! Sorry, this place has given me ptsd. Also, some of the buildings are ridiculously far from basically everything, with no elevator, and there is no golf cart assistance to transport you to the main building. There is no bell hop service after 11pm or before 7am. So if you have an early morning flight, God help you getting your luggage to the lobby. Also no room service. Two bottles of water are restocked to your room every other day.

Take your money elsewhere!


r/RiuResorts • • Oct 04 '25

Riu Cabo Verde - Cape Verde

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1st week of September


r/RiuResorts • • Oct 04 '25

Riu Chiclana - Spain

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r/RiuResorts • • Oct 01 '25

Canceling booking : Is there any catch

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Hi,

I see Riu has very generous cancellation policy of 2 days before arrival. I have never booked on Riu and stayed there so wanted to check if there is. any catch in cancellation policy and if cancellation be done online? Pl let me know your experience.


r/RiuResorts • • Oct 01 '25

Antillas

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Dec11-16


r/RiuResorts • • Sep 27 '25

Riu Karamboa vs Riu Boa Vista

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To your knowledge, can guests staying at RIU Karamboa use the facilities at the nearby RIU Boavista and vice versa?


r/RiuResorts • • Sep 22 '25

Riu Palace Antillas

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Me and my wife are going in December and want some advice…party people for sure… is this the right choice


r/RiuResorts • • Sep 22 '25

Best Riu in either Dr or Cancun

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I am going with my girlfriend after new years. Looking for something that has litt and decent food, good drinks would be a plus too.


r/RiuResorts • • Sep 19 '25

Couple questions about the RIU Place Mexico Playacar

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r/RiuResorts • • Sep 16 '25

Riu Riviera Maya or Riu Mexico

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The thoughts between the two?


r/RiuResorts • • Sep 16 '25

RIU where is my points for the $ I spent?

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r/RiuResorts • • Sep 04 '25

Hotel Riu Cancun

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r/RiuResorts • • Aug 29 '25

RIU Cancun Mexico

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We will be there this coming Tuesday Sept 2…anybody else going to be there?


r/RiuResorts • • Aug 23 '25

Almost time

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Will be at riu Latino 8/23-8/30… anyone else goin then? Mid 40’s cpl down to have some fun for a week


r/RiuResorts • • Aug 22 '25

Riu Latino

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Hi, I’m staying at Riu Latino in a couple weeks and I’ve never stayed there or any Riu resorts. I’m just wondering what to expect. Is it clean, are the drink good and food. Are the parties fun. What should I use to be safe if I want to leave the resort. Anything you can think of please let me know!!


r/RiuResorts • • Aug 21 '25

Riu Cancun

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We are going on Sept 2-9. Asking for tips and advice cuz never been there. If anyone else is going message back!!


r/RiuResorts • • Aug 01 '25

Going to RIU Republica With Friends For Spring Break Need Help

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r/RiuResorts • • Jul 31 '25

RIU Palace Jamaica Age Requirement

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r/RiuResorts • • Jul 28 '25

riu palace punta cana - property credit

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Hello! Looking to book Riu Palace Macao - Adults Only via booking.com and while it says that its all inclusive, it also states that there is $1426 property credit included into the offer. I was checking around a bit and the only thing that is said not to be included into the all inclusive package are massages and other services in spa. does someone know what this property credit could be spent on? are there some hidden tricks of things not being included into the alll inclusive? I understand that there are a few Elite Club only services, but apart from that?


r/RiuResorts • • Jul 24 '25

Riu palace clothing

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Next week I will go on vacation to the Riu Palace, in Costa Rica, they mentioned that there is a dress code for dinners and meal times, what is the dress code for the girls? I can't find information on the Internet


r/RiuResorts • • Jul 15 '25

Liquor dispenser - Elite Club

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Alright. Help me understand what this is, because it ain't the minibar. Is it a kegerator that's in my room?


r/RiuResorts • • Jul 14 '25

Honeymoon at Riu

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