6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Jan 30, 2026
a RIU is a RIU. theyre NOT 5 star service its not 5 star food its not a 5 star resort. but its REALLY REALLY good at being a RIU and being predictable. things they do REALLY well: TACOS, theres a taco bar set up at EVERY buffet night reguardless of theme in the main buffet, hot crispy french fries (99% of the time) for a buffet, burgers available almost 24 hrs a day, mini bar, pools, bars, drink carts, smoking section, buffet ice cream, nice staff, housekeeping. things they could work on: ANY soda i could find was diet. i bought a regular coke in the gift shop and it was excellent cuz everythiing else is diet. i was originally booked at RIU jaliasco and was switched to RIU vallarta UNDER A PROMOTION FOR A BETTER ROOM is what i was told. and i had to realy ask for the better room, cuz the room they gave me view was of a parking lot and iwas not happy. so, if youre givig someone a promotion and its supposed to be an UPGRADE,dont give them a yucky view. all in all the Riu vallarta was grest, it was just what i needed.
Jennifer
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026






















