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Hotel Amenities
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
Not included
- Golf green fees
- Use of golf cart
- Use of golf equipment
- Motorized water sports
- Sailboats
- Scuba-diving excursions
- Snorkeling excursions
- Offsite tours
- Transportation to offsite activities
- Kayaking included
- Access to onsite nightclubs included
- Buffet-style meals included
- A la carte dining included
- Volleyball included
- Scuba diving excursions not included
- Snorkeling excursions not included
- Motorized water sports not included
- All available beverages included
- Golf green fees not included
- Use of golf equipment not included
- Use of golf cart not included
- Transportation to offsite activities not included
- Offsite tours not included
- Sailboats not included
- Aerobics classes/lessons included
- Onsite entertainment and activities included
- Gratuities included
- Additional gratuities accepted
- All meals included
- Minibar (all beverages included)
- In-room liquor dispensers
- All non-motorized water sports included
- Onsite live performances included
- All land sports and fitness activities and facilities are included
- Snorkeling included
Property Features
Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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.
Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a meeting room and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 1690 square feet (157 square meters) include conference space. This all-inclusive property also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.
- Daily
- Waterslide
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Elevator
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Showcase for local artists
- Children's club
- 24-hour front desk
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Porter/bellhop
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Free self parking
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- Limo or town car service available
- Computer station
- No single-use plastic straws
- Water-efficient showers only
- Conference space size (meters) - 157
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Free buffet breakfast
- Hair salon
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Snack bar/deli
- Shopping on site
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Total number of rooms - 573
- Number of floors - 7
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of bars/lounges - 5
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Number of swim-up bars - 1
- Conference space
- Free breakfast
- Billiards or pool table
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 2014
- Free pool cabanas
- Beach sun loungers
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Nightclub
- Children's pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Conference space size (feet) - 1690
- Laundry facilities
- Vending machine
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Beach towels
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Garden
Family Friendly Amenities
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Children's pool
- Waterslide
- Free WiFi
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
Room Amenities
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.
- Air conditioning
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Free bottled water
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Housekeeping on request
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Change of towels (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
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.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Nearby Activities
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.
- Snorkeling on site
- Playground on site
- Fitness classes on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Kayaking on site
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Check-in
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. 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.
For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).
Grey water recycling system
Humane animal treatment
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Credit card pre-authorization
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is not available
Debit cards not accepted
Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
Staffed front desk
Smoke detector
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are not available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Contactless food service / room service is not available
Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Mobile key entry is not available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Service animals not allowed
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- No pets or service animals allowed
We should mention
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.
Hotel Names
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- Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive All-inclusive property Rio Hato
Awards & 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.
- Travelife
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