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4.5 Stars

Riu Palace Baja California - Adults only


Camino Viejo a San José, 3,5Km
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico 23453

Facing the heavenly El Medano beach, on the southern region of the Baja California peninsula, Riu Palace Baja California is an adults-only hotel offering all-inclusive 24-hour service, an extensive culinary selection and great relaxation and entertainment options. Take a break from the warm climate and cool off in one of the four hotel pools, two of which have swim-up bars, or head to the reserved beach area. The hotel also offers confirmed connecting rooms for larger groups.


Information

Number of Rooms: 602
Room Category Descriptions:
  • SJSB - Junior Suite
    Suites offer a sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed.
    Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • SJSC/SJSF - 2 Bedroom Junior Suite
    This spacious suite consists of two Junior Suite rooms connected by an interior door or through a private hallway with an exterior door, offering all the same amenities as the Junior Suite category.
    Occupancy: 6 adults / 6 total (Minimum occupancy is 4 adults)
    Bedding: 1 room with 2 double beds and a sofa bed; 1 room with 1 king bed and a sofa bed. Upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in
  • SJSM - Accessible Junior Suite (available upon request)
    Offers the same features as the Junior Suite, plus guaranteed mobility accessibility, including wheelchair accessibility, handrails in the bathrooms and roll-in showers.
    Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • SJJB - Junior Suite Courtyard View
    These courtyard-view rooms offer a sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed.
    Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • SJJG - Junior Suite Grande
    Spacious suites with integrated seating area and a sofa.
    Occupancy: 3 adults minimum / 3 total max
    Bedding: 3 double beds
  • SJLB - Junior Suite Partial Ocean View
    These suites offer a sitting area with a sofa or sofa bed and partial views of the ocean.
    Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
Elite Club Rooms offer a premium experience with elevated services and amenities that include:
  • Dedicated check-in area and Elite Club wristband
  • Exclusive restaurant for dinner and special a-la-carte menu for breakfast
  • Access to exclusive premium branded drinks at select bars
  • Ability to make dinner reservations for the a-la-carte restaurants through the RIU app
  • Premium room location
  • Upgraded in-room liquor dispenser with premium brands
  • Upgraded minibar with snacks and bottle of wine
  • Upgrade room service menu
  • Confirmed late check-out until 1PM and early check-in based on availability
  • In-room aromatherapy
  • Exclusive welcome gift

  • SJLE - Junior Suite Partial Ocean View - Elite Club
    These partial ocean view junior suites offer a balcony or terrace, sitting area with sofa and Elite Club amenities.
    Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • SJFE - Junior Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    These oceanfront suites offer a balcony or terrace, sitting area with sofa and Elite Club amenities.
    Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds (upon request and subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • SUFE - Suite Ocean Front - Elite Club
    Enjoy an integrated lounge area with a sofa bed, a dressing room, stunning ocean views and Elite Club amenities.
    Occupancy: 3 adults / 3 total
    Bedding: 1 king bed
Room Details:
  • Adjoining Rooms: Yes, subject to availability
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Bathroom Amenities: Hydromassage bathtub, shower cabin, double-sink, bathrobes, hair dryer, amenities kit and make-up mirror
  • Balcony / Patio: Yes
  • Internet Access: Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Iron / Ironing Board: Yes / Yes
  • Kitchen Facilities: No, liquor dispenser, coffee maker and minibar in room only
  • Nonsmoking Rooms: Yes, all rooms are nonsmoking
  • Rollaway Beds: No
  • In-Room Safe: Yes, electronic in-room safe (laptop-size 15")
  • Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes / Yes
  • Telephone: Yes
  • Television / Radio: Yes, satellite flat-screen TV
Hotel Details:
  • Check-In / Check-Out: 3:00 pm / 12:00 noon
  • Concierge: Yes
  • Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
  • Elevators: No
  • Housekeeping Service: Daily
  • Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
  • Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
  • Number of Floors: 4 floors
  • Other Guest Services: Medical service, meeting facilities, laundry service; additional fees apply

Dining/Entertainment

Dining Facilities:
  • Unlimited reservation-free dining (theme restaurants on a first come-first serve basis), within customary operation hours. Advance reservations are not required, nor accepted, at any a la carte theme restaurant. Guests are seated in the order they arrive at the a la carte restaurant and seating is limited. A la carte restaurants operate on select days which vary by location. Please check the daily schedule for available dining options and times upon arrival at the resort. It is recommended that you plan ahead for your desired dining time, seating is not guaranteed.
  • Dress code: Main restaurant-gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts; a la carte theme restaurants- gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers required
  • Promenade - Main buffet Restaurant with terrace
  • Yu Hi Japanese Restaurant
  • Krystal Fusion Restaurant
  • Sofia Italian Restaurant
  • Guacamole Steakhouse - Located poolside
  • Pepe's Food - Snack Bar
  • Cappuccino - Patisserie and ice cream parlor
  • Room Service - Yes, 24 hours daily.
Cocktail Lounges or Bars:
  • Gold Bar (lounge bar with stage and dance floor)
  • Lounge 24
  • Daiquiri bar
  • Tropicana Poolside bar with swim-up bar
  • Sunset Swim-up bar
Entertainment:
  • Live music, shows and RIU evening program
  • Complimentary access to disco at neighboring Riu Santa Fe

Activities

  • Pool: Yes, four pools, and Splash Water World at neighboring hotel Riu Santa Fe
  • Whirlpool: Yes, in the gym
  • Beach: Yes, located beachfront. Beach is not recommended for swimming due to the strong currents.
  • Watersports: Yes, non-motorized are complimentary.
  • Spa: Yes, Renova Spa with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages for additional charges.
  • Fitness Center: Yes, with steam bath and whirlpool bath
  • Golf: No. Golf courses are nearby (special price for RIU guests)
  • Tennis: Yes, access to two hard surface courts at neighboring Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
  • Shopping: Yes, gift shop onsite

Accessibility

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

  • Handicapped rooms: Yes
  • Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
  • TDD rooms: No
  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
  • Handrails in bathroom: Yes
  • Roll-in showers: Yes
  • Bars in shower/chair: Yes
  • Shower lift: No
  • Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
  • Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
  • Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
  • Shake alarms/pillows: No
  • Closed-captioned TV: Yes
  • Braille: No
  • Seeing-eye dogs allowed: Yes

Policies

  • Minimum check-in age is 21 years old for student groups on Spring Break. Passport must be presented with proof of age at check-in. Reservations made without regard to the minimum check-in age will result in non-acceptance of guest(s) upon arrival at the hotel. No refund allowed.
  • Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check-In: Yes; Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.
  • Groups must be contracted directly through a Delta Vacations Group Specialist by calling: 1-800-800-1504
  • Travelers under the age of 18 must have a responsible parent or legal guardian sign a responsibility agreement upon check-in at resort
  • Each room booked must have at least one responsible parent or legal guardian sharing the room with anyone under the age of 18, up to the maximum number of occupants permitted in the specific room category
  • To maintain the comfort and security of all guests, the resort reserves the right to charge for damage caused by guest and/or remove guest without refund for inappropriate behavior or excessive boisterousness
  • Guests will be removed from the property, at their own expense, if any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff arises. Parties in rooms are not permitted. Unruly behavior by individuals or groups is not allowed at any property at any time during the year.

All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Full All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:
  • All meals, snacks, domestic and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in hotel bars and restaurants
  • 24-hour snacks and drinks
  • Regularly refilled minibar in all guestrooms
  • Non-motorized sports, activities and entertainment program

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:
  • Promenade - Main buffet Restaurant
Lunch Options:
  • Promenade - Main buffet Restaurant
  • Guacamole Steakhouse - Located poolside
  • Pepe's Food - Snack Bar
Dinner Options:
  • Promenade - Main buffet Restaurant
  • Yu Hi - Japanese Restaurant
  • Krystal Fusion Restaurant
  • Taj Mahal - Indian Restaurant
  • Sofia - Italian Restaurant
  • Guacamole Steakhouse - Located poolside
Additional Dining Information:
  • Room Service: Yes, available 24 hours daily
  • In-Room Food Options: No
  • Restaurant Reservations Required: No
  • Dress code: Main restaurant-gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts; a la carte restaurants- gentlemen no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers required
  • Dining Surcharges: Yes for romantic dinners on the beach.

Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:
  • Unlimited local and imported beverages
  • Premium branded drinks throughout hotel
  • House wine
  • Juice
  • Soda
  • Water bottles
In-Room Beverage Options:
  • Liquor dispensers
  • Soda
  • Water bottles
  • Juice
Additional Beverage Information:
  • Beverage restrictions or limitations: No
  • Beverage surcharges: Yes, for specialty wines

Entertainment Details:
Evening Entertainment Options:
  • Live shows and entertainment

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:
  • Non-motorized watersports, such as kayaking and snorkeling
  • Beach volleyball
  • Daytime entertainment program
  • RiuFit
  • Pool parties at neighboring Riu Santa Fe
  • One introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: No
Activity Surcharges: Yes, for motorized watersports

Exchange Privileges:

  • Use of facilities, dining and (buffet restaurants only) and bars a neighboring Riu Santa Fe and Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas. Access to Splash Water World And RIU Pool Parties at Riu Santa Fe.

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:
  • Specialty wine
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Motorized water sports

Location/Transportation

The resort is located on a non-swimmable beach on the southern end of the Baja California peninsula. However, guests can walk approximately 10 minutes down the beach to a safer swimming section.

Distance from Airport: San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) - 25 miles
Distance from Downtown: Cabo San Lucas - 3 miles
Distance from Attractions:
  • Land's End - 1.5 miles
  • El Arco - 1.5 miles
  • Playa del Amor - 1.5 miles
  • Marina Cabo San Lucas - 1.5 miles
  • Cabo San Lucas Country Club - 2 miles

Distance from Beach: Located on the beach (non-swimmable beach area due to strong currents. Safe swimming is accessible farther down the stretch of Medano Beach.)
Local Transportation Options: Bus or taxi
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary

Construction

  • Year Built: 2018

Good to Know

  • Enhance your clients' vacation at participating RIU Hotels & Resorts properties by including a Social Package, where friends and family can celebrate special events. Call a Delta Vacations specialist at 1-800-727-1111 to get more details and confirm this special request.
  • Exchange privileges with neighboring Riu Santa Fe and Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas including buffet restaurants and bars. Specialty restaurants are not included.
  • Complimentary access to Splash Water World at neighboring hotel Riu Santa Fe
  • Complimentary access to adult’s only themed pool parties four times per week at neighboring hotel Riu Santa Fe
  • Reservations are not required for a la carte restaurants
  • All-suite resort
  • 24-hour all-inclusive
  • 24-Hour room service
  • Minibar and alcohol dispenser refilled daily
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • Great for singles and couples
  • Adult groups
  • Adults-only hotel - Exclusive to adult’s over 18 years of age
  • Reminder - Due to Mexico regulations the hotel will no longer accept payment in U.S. Dollars (USD). All services shall be in Mexican Pesos. When using a credit or debit card at the hotel, the charges will be made in Mexican Pesos. Due to this same regulation, the hotel may no longer be accepting USD cash as a form of payment or executing any money exchange onsite. Guests are required to either use the ATM or any bank office nearby.

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