If you like to light one cigarette with the last one you smoked, or just crave some good old fashioned second hand smoke, then look no farther! This is the most beautiful environment in which to partake in these activities. On arrival while you marvel at a lovely grand lobby with very nice and quick check in service, you can... More

My wife and I had such a great time at the RIU Vallarta three years ago that we went back. We have always found this hotel to extremely clean inside and out, almost around the clock you can find staff cleaning around the hotel and grounds. I see some people are so picky that they give this hotel a poor... More

We were at the Riu Vallarta from Feb. 5th to Feb 12th 2012. And overall we had a fantastic time. Upon arrival at the resort. The staff escorted our whole bus to an area in the lobby. They did a brief introduction and gave us our room #’s. Our rooms wouldn’t be ready for about an hour, so they instructed... More

In short this place is not bad for families with children but for couples looking for a restful vacation this is not a good place. Pros: nice property and beach. Rooms are nice with the good Ocean view Cons: food is average to below-average. A very noisy place. A lot of equipment is broken down a non-functioning. When we first... More

There were 8 of us girls from Minnesota traveling for our friends 40th birthday Feb. 8-12. To say the least we had a blast!! This resort was fabulous. A couple of us were literally obsessed with Trip Advisor before our trip, and we were a little nervous from some of the bad reviews we read. We made the best of... More

We recently returned from a trip to Nuevo Vallarta (Feb 11-14th) staying at the Riu Vallarta. This by far the most disappointing trip that my wife and I have taken in large part due to the resort. To preface these complaints, I rarely complain and my wife and I are very easy going so when things bother us they are... More

Great Sunquest vacation Feb. 1-8/12. Sunquest flights were 20 minutes early on the way down and 50 (yes I said 50) minutes early getting back to Regina. Friendly, professional staff, clean rooms and resort. Beautiful beach (beach loungers need to be replaced though!) - not too bad Margaritas!! My husband sprang for a junior suite and it was definitely worth... More

In preparing for my trip I did a LOT of research and read more reviews than I care to admit. At the end of the day its more important that you know what is important to YOU when you travel and then find a resort that best reflects that. This resort was lovely. We had a junior suit facing the... More

Just returned from a 1 week stay - Feb. 3-10/12. All of the staff were extremely friendly, helpful and the service was very good. Hector at the Pool was excellent.Grounds were well maintained and hotel was very clean and that is where the the good reviews end. The beds were extremely hard with the smallest pillows I've even seen at... More