Are the specialty restaurants included at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol. 24-hour all-inclusive covers restaurants, snacks, and drinks.

Does Hotel Riu Costa del Sol include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive drinks are covered, but premium-brand exclusions were not fully verified; recent Expedia guest evidence mentions limited alcohol choices.

Is Wi-Fi free at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol. OTA sources support free Wi-Fi.

Are spa treatments included at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa and wellness centre is available, but treatments are not evidenced as included.

Is the kids' club included at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol. RIU Land is part of the family resort offering.

Are airport transfers included at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. No airport transfer is included in the all-inclusive rate; the hotel can arrange one for a supplement, and with Málaga airport only about 5 km away most guests take a taxi or the Cercanías train.

Does Hotel Riu Costa del Sol have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Hotel Riu Costa del Sol lists a kids' club for ages 4–12. RIU Land is the verified children's programme; secondary evidence identifies ages 4–12. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

Is the beach at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

Is there anything for teenagers at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

Technically, yes: there's a teen space at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol, but recent reports describe it as low-key. Don't book around it; the pools, sports, and beach carry that age group here.

It’s All Inclusive

Spain · All ages · 4-star

Hotel Riu Costa del Sol

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8.5 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and pools & spa

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Hotel Riu Costa del Sol at a glance

Location: Torremolinos
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5 on Google8,742 reviews
Best months: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Pools: 3 pools
Airport transfer: AGPAbout 10 minutes
Dining: 3 restaurants
Drinks: 5 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Double Standard: view room details
2. Double with lateral sea view: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

$168

$193

Apr 11, 2027

$221

$254

Jul 11, 2027

$383

$432

Oct 10, 2027

$222

$251

Checked Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 22, 2026
Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 22, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 22, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 22, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 22, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 22, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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Hotel Riu Costa del Sol is a verified 24-hour all-inclusive and one of the stronger value-oriented beach-adjacent AI options on the Costa del Sol.
Its best fit is families or couples who want easy logistics, pools, beach access, and predictable RIU operations.
Hidden tips
Request sea-view or higher-floor placement if road/promenade context matters.
Break up longer stays with outside dining in Torremolinos if buffet repetition is a concern.
Things guests wish they had known
The beach is across a promenade/road rather than a private resort beach.
This is a dependable, large, family-friendly RIU product, not a boutique hotel.
Strengths from our research
24-hour all-inclusive
Excellent airport proximity
Strong cleanliness and staff sentiment
Good family facilities
Other considerations from our research
Food repetition on longer stays
Not a private beach resort
Large-hotel atmosphere
Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence

What guests say

Most loved

Cleanliness and friendly staff
Beachfront/promenade location
24-hour all-inclusive convenience
Family pools and RIU Land facilities

Most complained about

Buffet food can become repetitive
No adults-only pool area
Entertainment quality varies
Some rooms or bathrooms could use refresh work

From Reddit

No strong resort-specific Reddit consensus was found; broader RIU all-inclusive discussions describe RIU as reliable and value-oriented, with food and entertainment varying by property.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
24-hour all-inclusive covers restaurants, snacks, and drinks.
Wi-FiIncluded
OTA sources support free Wi-Fi.
Kids' clubIncluded
RIU Land is part of the family resort offering.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa and wellness centre is available, but treatments are not evidenced as included.
Airport transfersCosts extra
No airport transfer is included in the all-inclusive rate; the hotel can arrange one for a supplement, and with Málaga airport only about 5 km away most guests take a taxi or the Cercanías train.

Included with limits

Top-shelf liquorPartly included
All-inclusive drinks are covered, but premium-brand exclusions were not fully verified; recent Expedia guest evidence mentions limited alcohol choices.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Pools: 3

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.5 / 10How we score

Value: 8.3 out of 10
Service: 8.6 out of 10
Beach: 8.2 out of 10
Dining: 8.2 out of 10
Rooms: 8.0 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.4 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Hotel Riu Costa del Sol

8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

google · hotels · reddit · expedia · trivago · official · the_times · tripadvisor · booking_reviews

The six that set the score

Value8.3

Service8.6

Beach8.2

Dining8.2

Rooms8.0

Pools & Spa8.4

And 2 more we track

Family8.4

Nightlife7.5

Confidence is high across the board except nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.

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Value8.3High confidence

Beach Location: 8.4
Airport Proximity: 8.6
24 Hour All Inclusive: 8.6
Buffet Repetition Drag: 6.8

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · The TimesVerified Jul 16, 2026

Service8.6High confidence

Cleaning: 8.8
Peak Queue Drag: 7.0
Staff Friendliness: 8.8
Restaurant Operations: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Booking.com · ExpediaVerified Jul 16, 2026

Beach8.2High confidence

Walkability: 8.4
Sand Quality: 8.4
Beachfront Position: 8.6
Promenade Road Crossing Drag: 7.2

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · The TimesVerified Jul 16, 2026

Dining8.2High confidence

Buffet Variety: 8.2
Repetition Drag: 6.8
Theme Restaurants: 8.0
24 Hour Food Access: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified Jul 16, 2026

Rooms8.0High confidence

Space: 8.0
Room Cleanliness: 8.6
Sea View Options: 8.0
Bathroom Refresh Drag: 6.8

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.comVerified Jul 16, 2026

Pools & Spa8.4High confidence

Pool Size: 8.0
Pool Count: 8.4
Kids Waterplay: 8.4
Adult Quiet Gap: 6.8

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

Family8.4High confidence

Riu Land: 8.4
Splash Area: 8.4
Beach Access: 8.2
Food Flexibility: 8.2

Method: Weighted review analysisOfficial · Hotels.com · Trivago · Booking.comVerified Jul 16, 2026

Nightlife7.5Medium confidence

Walkable Seafront: 7.8
Evening Entertainment: 7.8
Show Quality Variance: 6.8

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · OfficialVerified Jul 16, 2026

What it does best

24-hour all-inclusive
Excellent airport proximity
Strong cleanliness and staff sentiment
Good family facilities

Where it costs you

Food repetition on longer stays
Not a private beach resort
Large-hotel atmosphere
Limited resort-specific Reddit evidence

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Hotel Riu Costa del Sol

Google Hotels Reddit Expedia Trivago Official The TimesTripadvisorBooking Reviews

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.2 / 10

Places to eat: 3
Bars and lounges: 5

Buffet · Italian · Andalusian · International · Snack

RIU official page verifies 24-hour all-inclusive, themed restaurants, snacks, cocktails, and a full all-inclusive food-and-beverage model; Hotels.com describes three restaurants and five bars.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol?

RIU official page verifies 24-hour all-inclusive, themed restaurants, snacks, cocktails, and a full all-inclusive food-and-beverage model; Hotels.com describes three restaurants and five bars.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double StandardBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not published
Double with lateral sea viewBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published

More room options (3)

Room categories at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double Room with Side Sea View	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Side sea view
Family Room	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not published
Suite	Capacity unverified	1 bedroom	Not published

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

3pools

With waterpark, waterslides

RIU official page and Expedia/Hotels.com evidence describe three outdoor pools, a children's pool/splash play area, and water-play facilities.

Pools 8.4

The beach itself

8.2beach score · high confidence

The hotel sits directly across the promenade and road from the sandy Torremolinos beach; it is beach-adjacent/frontline rather than on a private resort beach.

Moderate water, swimmable most days
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Program ages 4–12
Supervision & drop-off: Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Teen program: Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
Beach for young swimmers: Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does Hotel Riu Costa del Sol have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Hotel Riu Costa del Sol lists a kids' club for ages 4–12. RIU Land is the verified children's programme; secondary evidence identifies ages 4–12. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
Is the beach at Hotel Riu Costa del Sol good for young children?: The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Apr to Oct

Real seasons here: highs run from 61°F in January to 93°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.

Hotel Riu Costa del Sol by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	61°F16°C	63°F17°C	66°F19°C	70°F21°C	77°F25°C	86°F30°C	93°F34°C	93°F34°C	86°F30°C	77°F25°C	68°F20°C	63°F17°C
Rain days	6 days	5 days	4 days	4 days	2 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	1 day	5 days	6 days	7 days
Verdict	Cool	Cool	Cool	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Cool	Cool

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Hotel Riu Costa del Sol

Nearest airport: AGP · Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
Approximate transfer: 10 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.

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