This hotel is situated right on the beach front and the accommodation is chalet style with a fridge. We used the parking which was free and plentiful. When we checked in on 25/7/09 we were told that they were at full capacity (2200), but at 1pm we still managed to get a couple of sunbeds round the pool and the... more

Stayed 5 nights by the end of last June with my wife and my 7 years son. It's a classic AI resort and in line with RIU chain standards. Reception: staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. The AI includes bottles of water that you may request at the reception. Staff: most are friendly, polite and helpful. My Spanish is... more

With a capacity to hold 2000 people, this place IS crowded. You walk around and everywhere you go, people and more people...this affects meals which are hectic, you're never quite relaxed... What really gives this hotel a bad score in my book is the eating and drinking. I couldn't believe the level of frugality in finding completely unknown (=cheap) brands... more

My family live in Malaga, Spain and regularly visit Chiclana for their annual holiday. Last year I went as well, we chose to go out of season in April because it is less than half the price than peak months. Chiclana itself is a very picturesque and quiet area of Spain, a refreshing break from the busy package holday vibe... more

Me and my family went to The riu on the 1st august 2008. The weathher was lovely and sunny. We arrived to be greated by a cocktail suitable for all ages.We thought that was a lovely touch to our holiday. As from there our holiday got worse. We got to our room which was right next to a public beach... more

Visited this hotel in April 07 with a large group of friends (5 families.) The property is large and with many activities. Things were as advertised, although many things were smaller and/or closed as it was before the beginning of their season (do wish hotels would note this on their website! Annoying, as I assume that things are going to... more

Before starting this review it is probably worth pointing out that we stayed at the end of September, right at the end of the season, so I don’t know if things would be any different when the hotel is fuller. ROOMS We stayed in a standard double room which was a good size. It had patio doors on to a... more

We (couple with a 12 year old boy) have booked through travel agency from 11th untill 22nd of August to Riu Chiclana because we have been there on their new opening, 2003, and it was superb. This time it was good either but as a member has already said, the food is particularly repetitive after a couple of days there.... more

I have been staying at Riu hotels for a number of years with my Wife and two children primarily for the all inclusive package but also for the kids club (allows for some restbite!) All i can say is that we were disappointed. We booked through riu.com direct and the flights through Thomas Cook. That was fine. The hotel itself... more