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Av de los Cocoteros s/n, Nuevo Vallarta 63732, Mexico
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Ranked #15 of 23 hotels in Nuevo Vallarta
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We stayed at Riu Vallarta June 7-14 and after staying in plenty other Riu hotels I was expecting similar experiences. The resort is well kept and beautiful however like many others said the adult pool does get dirty very quickly and the sheets are quite dirty as well. Another downer was there's only one close restroom to the pools, lunch... More

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New Ulm, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Once again the RIU Resort chain has met my expectations which is why I enjoy staying at their properties. I like the fact that you can go to different destinations and still be familiar with the resort layout and amenities. The entertainment staff is fun and high energy all day long. I was most impressed by the number of lounge... More

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Abbotsford
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We booked our honeymoon here being told it was 5 stars. It was exciting as our first time to Mexico. Our room was clean, the bed was soooo hard we could feel every spring in the mattress. The staff was friendly, although they did walk into our suite while we were in it without knocking or any explanation. Speaking Spanish... More

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LONG BEACH
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

I used to like the Riu hotels, but with my experience on may 30 I'll never come back, to any of them. We check in around 3 pm, we hurried to go to our room and change, because we'll be meet at the restaurant to have a lunch and walk around the hotel, when I return to my room in... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

A vacation nightmare waiting to happen at hotel Riu. A fair warning to all people wanting to stay at Riu Vallarta, all the negative reviews about the hotel are true and accurate. To start off, the hotel is not a 3 or 4 star hotel, its nothing more than a 2 star hotel. The rooms are plain, they are dirty,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We traveled April 29 - May 12, 2013. The hotel was great, clean, well staffed & well run. The beach is beautiful and the surf is appropriate for all ages & swimming abilities. There were lots of families as well as groups of young people but the nightlife in the resort closes down early so we never had any issue... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I've never stayed at a RIU hotel before, but heard good things about the chain, and it is often compared to the Barcelos... The reviews sounded good too.. After my friends came back from the Cancun location and had no issues I decided to give it a try at the Riu Vallarta.. There's three Riu locations on the strip. Riu... More

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Delta,British Columbia, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We stayed at the Riu from May 17 - 24. A group of three couples. The Riu itself is generally a nice resort. We had a few problems which were quickly rectified by the manager Carlos. Upon arrival, as several people have mentioned the resort was jam packed. Our check in was quick and efficient. Our rooms were partial ocean... More

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Port Coquitlam, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We stayed at the Riu Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta from May 10 - 24 and were amazed at the weather as it was in the 30's everyday with like 0 humidity. The ocean was great for body surfing as the rollers were just the right size for this. The hotel staff were very friendly and went out of their way... More

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alimcleod
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here in March of 2012 and our overall experience was that this is a decent hotel. We are in our early 30's and we found that the age range was a bit older, however they still could keep up with us! We liked the fact that we could go to the sister resort RIU Jalisco... More

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What travellers say

  • Adult pool(68)
  • Very nice(26)
  • Sir George(23)
  • Steak house(18)
  • Great time(16)
  • Specialty restaurant(16)
  • Sports bar(16)
  • Very good(14)
  • Lunch buffet(13)
  • Ocean views(12)

Additional Information about Riu Vallarta

Address: Av de los Cocoteros s/n, Nuevo Vallarta 63732, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Pacific Coast > Nayarit > Riviera Nayarit > Nuevo Vallarta
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#13 Top resorts Hotels in Nuevo Vallarta
#13 Romantic Hotels in Nuevo Vallarta
#16 Family Hotels in Nuevo Vallarta
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* In Riviera Nayarit, overlooking the Pacific Ocean * Located on Playa de Flamingos beach, 2 km / 1.5 miles from Nuevo Vallarta * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 9-storey building * 3 km / 1.86 miles from various shops * 13 km / 8 miles from the airport * 1 km / 0.62 miles from Flamingos Golf Club * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex ... more   less 
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