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RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

3 stars
Bahia Cabo San Lucas Km 4.5, Los Cabos, 23410
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
602 reviews
Great all inclusive resort!

The Riu Santa Fe was amazing! The hotel offers entertainment shows every night, the staff was... See full review

  • jckim012
  • May 6, 2013
good for family getaway

very good and the staff are nice the food is very good See full review

  • john regalado
  • Apr 30, 2013
Fitness activities, spa and eateries lure guests to Los Cabos resort
RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive spans a palace-sized stretch of land on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. All 902 rooms further the luxury, with heavy wood furniture, stately columns and balconies or terraces overlooking the sea or grounds. A full roster of recreational activities covers tennis courts, introductory scuba lessons, nightly entertainment and supervised activities for the kids.
Highlights
  • Two pools, three poolside bars and a swim-up bar
  • Renova Spa offering massages, facials and beauty services
  • RiuLand kids club
  • Multiple restaurants
  • Free gym, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi
Rooms
RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive relies on heavy wood furniture, crown moldings and pillars to create an elegant look in all 902 rooms. Accents reflect a traditional sensibility, including tasseled curtains, oversized area rugs in neutral colors and shaded lamps. Guests might request a room with a sea view or a suite equipped with a sunken living area and bathroom hydro-massage bathtub, shower cabin and bidet. Jacuzzi suites sport a tub on the upper terrace. Standard amenities cover central air, a liquor dispenser, laptop-sized safe and balcony or terrace.
Dining
The all-inclusive option invites guests to sample the many restaurants at RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive, a collection of on-the-spot cooking stations, buffets and a la carte eateries that span global tastes.
Recreation

Active travelers encounter a full roster of diversions at RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive. Take an introductory scuba lesson in the pool, play volleyball or challenge a fellow visitor to a match on the two tennis courts. Off site, guests explore the local past times, from scuba diving to horseback riding.

 

And just for kids ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 12: RiuLand, which hosts supervised activities to keep tykes entertained while their parents head to the spa or lounge by the two pools.
Transportation
  • Los Cabos International Airport (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
Attractions
  • El Arco de Cabo San Lucas (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Los Cabos Corridor (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
  • Iglesia de San Lucas (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
  • La Candelaria (2.1 mi/3.3 km)
  • San Jose del Cabo (16.3 mi/26.3 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Three conference rooms
  • Catering
Policies and fees
  • Minimum Age: At least one person of 21 years old in every room.
  • The hotel reserves the right of admission and therefore we may not allow any room in which all guests are younger than 21 years.
  • No student groups under 21 years or "Spring Breakers" are accepted all year round.
  • The maximum occupancies are four guests in room, either three adults plus one child or two adults plus two children.
  • Discounts : Children under 2 years stay and eat free. Their age must be specified in the booking

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive Rooms

Standard Partial Ocean View
Air-conditioned, 2 double beds or 1 King bed, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser, complementary in-room safe. Bathrooms with hairdryer, double-sink and amenities kit, balcony-terrace. Inter-connecting rooms available and Partial Ocean View.
Standard Ocean View
Air-conditioned, 2 double beds or 1 King bed, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser, complementary in-room safe. Bathrooms with hairdryer, double-sink and amenities kit, balcony-terrace. Inter-connecting rooms available and Ocean View.
Suite
Air-conditioned, 1 king size bed, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser, complimentary in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Living area including sofa, walking closet. Bathroom equipped with hydro-massage tub, double-sink, hairdryer, vanity mirrow and amenities kit. Balcony-terrace and Ocean View.
Standard Garden View
Air-conditioned, 2 double beds or 1 King bed, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser, complementary in-room safe. Bathrooms with hairdryer, double-sink and amenities kit, balcony-terrace. Inter-connecting rooms available.
Suite with Jacuzzi
Air-conditioned, 1 king size bed, ceiling fan, satellite TV, phone, radio alarm clock, mini bar, liquor dispenser, complimentary in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Living area including sofa, walking closet. Bathroom equipped with hydro-massage tub, double-sink, hairdryer, vanity mirrow and amenities kit. Balcony with private Jacuzzi, Ocean View.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
General
Elevators
Activities
Pool
Fitness center or spa
Spa services
Night club
Solarium
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Barber/Beauty shop
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Reviewer score 4.3 out of 5

Hotel Map

22.8986 -109.8909
Area served
Los Cabos.
Nearby airports
San Jose Del Cabo International Airport.
Area description
Beachfront property located in the southern Baja California Peninsula, 2.8-mi/4.5 km from downtown Cabo San Lucas, and 1650 ft/500 m from bus stop.

Dining

Zashila
Asian Restaurant. A la Carte for dinner Reservations required.
Ole and Bravo
Pavilion Bar
La Monumental
Lounge Bar with Terrace
La Iguana, Tequila and Mezcal
Swim up bars
La Baja California
Main Restaurant. Buffet style show cooking, serving international and local specialties.
Torote
Grill Steakhouse. A la Carte for dinner Reservations required.
Carusso
Italian Restaurant. Buffet style for lunch.
La Mision
Mexican Restaurant. A la Carte for dinner Reservations required.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Free wireless Internet access Lobby area

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (602)

Ratings and reviews for RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Overall score

4 / 5
602 out of 602
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.3

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Frozen Midwesterner
Nebraska
Mar 26, 2013

Four Perfect Days

This was our fourth stay. The hotel staff is courteous and friendly. There were plenty of activities to keep us busy and time to read, sun, swim and drink. We'll be back again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Barreir
London, Ontario
Mar 18, 2013

Fun Resort, friendly staff.

Just spent March break at the Rio Santa Fe and had a great week. The food is good with a good variety to choose from. The entertainment staff around the pool are fun and try to get everyone involved in the games and activities. The rooms are nice, but the beds are hard and the pillows were so small and too soft. not a place to go if you likle swimming in the ocean as the water is too rough with a very strong undertow, though the beaches and area are beautiful. Check out "Lovers Beach" by one of the water taxis on the beach, great opportunity for some nice pictures. Got to see some whales, sealions and fish. Go early in thw morning to avoid a busy beach and better photos of you on a deserted beach. The Rio Palace is right next door, and we heard from others there that its very quiet there, not much happening around their pool and that you don't get much more value for the extra $ you pay to stay there. But if you want to avoid younger people having a good time, choose the Palace. Downtown Cabo is about 8 minutes by Taxi and its only $3US person each way which isn't bad. There is some good shopping and restuarents/bars there. Would definately stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Check out Les Tres Gallos Restaurant. Not full of tourist, off the main road, great Mexican Food, decent prices and great friendly service.

Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Beach Girl 54
South Carolina
Mar 11, 2013

Good spring break location for students

Hotel is overall pretty good! Food is ok but view is amazing!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

2
Pmullen82
Quincy, MA
Feb 23, 2013

Nothing Special AT ALL

Watered down drinks with water that isn't safe to drink. Terrible booze, horrible food, odd smell. Nothing is comfortable, the only part that isn't completely horrible is its location to the marina.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

GO TO THE MARINA

Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

2
group8
los cabos
Feb 20, 2013

Cheap

False advertising on other restaurants within hotel. Not able to get in for dinner. We were there for 5 nights and tried every morning to make reservations and they stated no reservations available. We thought this was false representation especially when we visited at the particular seating times and there were many empty tables.... The buffet was fair.... Wi-Fi was down 4 out of 5 days we were there and it was handled by off site server; hence no help from any of the hotel staff.. When asked to speak with manager of hotel he was always out for 2-3 hours. This was stated to us through out our entire stay. It was very obvious the manager had no intention of handling guests with any concerns... very disappointing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Karisha
Cabo, San Lucas
Feb 18, 2013

Awesome

We were there with three other couples. We had a great time. Food was good, service was good staff was very nice. Our two complaints were that in building 7 the hall smelled like trash, very disgusting and the tv was mostly in Spanish. Our overall stay was one of the best vacations we've had.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

1
Scooter supper dad
Connecticut
Feb 17, 2013

Food

Scheduling restaurant was very deficaled try we would get a differnce response as to when we could resorve a dinner

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
Robertcc
Winnipeg MB Canada
Feb 16, 2013

First family vacation

This holiday at the RIU Santa Fe in Mexico was great. The food was good with lots to chose from and the staff was great, they were always there if you needed something. Our airport concierge was the best his name is Alejandro Velediaz Oritz when you go to the RIU Santa Fe look for him .. He looked after all our activities and any changes we needed to make, It was a great holiday for our family of 5.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

Its better to book your activities online and confirm them with the concierge at the hotel if any changes he can call to make them for you.

Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

4
SamChyeah
Novi, MI
Feb 12, 2013

Best Hotel for Price and Accommodation

I have never been to Mexico before and this hotel left a fantastic first impression. It is perfect for what my boyfriend and I were looking for. The only downside is fending for yourself for lunch (there is no buffet at lunch time) and the food is just alright... but we're not picky people. If you would like to eat at one of their specialty restaurants for dinner, you must make reservations at 7am in the lobby, to us this wasn't really a big deal and fairly easy. However, we are morning people and we had excursions booked in the early AM. Our room was clean with great views. The pools were wonderful and heated (we went in the winter months), there are swim up bars and towels provided. The staff is wonderful, super helpful, great conversation, knowledgeable and they really try to provide you with the best experience. Say hi to Jerry if you're there! I will definitely return to the Riu Santa Fe when in Cabo San Lucas in the future. Have fun!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

Go to the 2013 Mandala Club in downtown Cabo for dancing and drinks! Great time! :)

Review of RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
LukeTravels
Chicago, Illinois
Feb 11, 2013

amazing location

close to all the fun. best beach. little far from airport, but well worth the drive. fairly new resort. amazing infinity pool. good food. just a 20-minute boat ride to lovers beach.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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