RIU Hotels & Resorts
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RIU is the Mallorca-born giant of high-volume all-inclusive: enormous beachfront properties across Mexico, the Caribbean, the Canaries, and beyond, priced to make a week away feel attainable. The formula is unapologetic (big buffets, in-room liquor dispensers and stocked minibars, 24-hour snacks, pool scenes with real energy) and executed with a consistency that explains the brand's army of repeat guests.
Last reviewed July 2026 How we score
Photos: Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas, Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
The internal ladder is simple: Riu Classic properties are the value core; Riu Palace is the upscale line with better rooms and more à la carte dining; Riu Republica in Punta Cana is the adults-only party flagship. You trade intimacy and top-shelf polish for price and energy, a fair trade if you make it knowingly, which is what the per-property scores below are for.
- Guests
- Mostly all ages; select adults-only properties
- Where
- Mexico, Caribbean, Canaries, and worldwide
- Price positioning
- Value to mid (Palace tier at the upper end)
- Signature
- 24-hour all-inclusive, in-room liquor dispensers, big pool scenes
- Tiers
- Riu Classic → Riu Palace; Riu Republica for adults-only party
- Nightly rates in our catalog
- $91–$335/night pp
Where RIU scores strongest
Chain averages across the RIUresorts we've scored.
Where RIU operates
19 resorts mapped stars are five-star properties
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RIU resorts, ranked
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Hotel Riu Palace Mauritius
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
Riu Palace Kukulkan
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
Hotel Riu Costa del Sol
Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
Riu Palace Bavaro
Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas
Hotel Riu Montego Bay
Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
Hotel Riu Guanacaste
Book RIU if
- Budget-conscious groups and families who want maximum resort per dollar
- Party-leaning trips: the pool energy is a feature, not a bug
- Travelers who prefer a lively big resort over a hushed boutique
Know before you book
- Buffets carry the dining at Classic properties; pick a Palace if à la carte matters to you
- These are busy resorts; quiet corners exist but you'll have to find them
Riu Class
RIU's free program pays out as booking discounts: stays earn Riu Class points, points convert to money off future direct bookings, and members see a standing discount on riu.com rates.
- Member discount on direct bookings
- Points that convert directly into discounts on the next trip
- Member-targeted offers across RIU's city and resort hotels
Our takeLow-effort and worth having for repeat RIU bookers: the value is straightforward discounts, not elite-tier glamour.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Riu and Riu Palace?
Riu Palace is the brand's upscale tier, with better rooms, more à la carte restaurants, and a more polished feel, while Classic properties maximize value. Both run the same generous 24-hour all-inclusive plan.
Are RIU resorts party resorts?
They're lively rather than uniformly party-focused. Riu Republica (adults-only, Punta Cana) is the true party flagship; family properties have energy at the pools but plenty of families around.
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