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Double Room, Oceanfront (L)
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (L)
409 square feet
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Ocean View (E)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (L)
377 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Triple Room (E)
409 square feet
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)
850 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (L)
850 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Oceanfront (U)
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (E)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Courtyard View (U)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)
850 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)
850 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Ocean View (U)
850 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room, Ocean View (L)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Triple Room (U)
409 square feet
1 King Bed 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Double Room, Ocean View (U)
377 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)
850 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable property on the beach, near Farallón Beach

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Farallón Beach and Playa Blanca. This all-inclusive property is 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from Sleeping Indian Girl and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

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

Hotel Amenities

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

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
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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

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)

Hotel Policies

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

Payment types

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

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

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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.

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