Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Garden
3 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Interior
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle
  • Farallón Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Playa Blanca
  • Santa Clara Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (C)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Garden View (C)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room (E)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Triple Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5-star Rio Hato property close to Playa Blanca
At Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers 573 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rio Hato property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a meeting room and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 1690 square feet (157 square meters) include conference space. This all-inclusive property also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Balboa - This buffet restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Xian - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Il Palazzo - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Chiriqui - This poolside steakhouse serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended our family vacation to Panama with this all-inclusive stay at Riu Playa Blanca. In general our stay was quite pleasant. The hotel, our room and all areas are quite clean. The staff are lovely and quite good at their jobs. And lastly, since it's an all-inclusive, I must mention the food. Starting with the al-la carte restaurants, the service was excellent, but the food was only okay. I would say it was generally under seasoned. As for the buffet restaurants, there was excellent variety and the food was good. This is the first all-inclusive where we opted for the buffet vs. the al-la carte. The resort has a nice beach and great swimmable water. The entertainment areas such as the lounge and the theater have lots of space and are very comfortable. The pools and lounging areas around the pools are great, the only issue is that they are too busy. You cannot expect to simply get a set of chairs by the pool at any point in the day, except by going down to the pool at 6:30 or so to reserve some chairs.

8/10 Good

Anelsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was free and the property was very clean. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Not a lot of entertainment at the resort but it is a great place to unwind and relax. The food was good and the staff was polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My fiancé and I went for his birthday and we had such an amazing time. The beach is beautiful, big and clean. The food at the buffet was amazing top notch and shout out to Donnie and Jose for keeping my cup filled all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria G Perez

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was great, food was amazing but you need to improve service, sometimes they didn’t serve me water I have to ask many times to get water but overall everything else was good
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best resort! Definitely returning

Every facet of our stay was amazing! Super clean, beautifully maintained grounds, amazingly welcoming staff, excellent food choices. I’d recommend and would definitely return in a heartbeat. Many people there were laid over due to travel/weather interruptions and the resort kept working hard to accommodate them. We had a door issue but they had staff show up at midnight to reprogram the door lock, very impressed with the response. Perfect home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, easily approachable and very kind. Would highly recommend this resort to our friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that there was no hojaldre for the menu we made a request for my grandson (9yrs) and surprise next day there it was part of the menu thanks Jacob’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay. Beach was beautiful. Evening entertainment was excellent. Good food. Loved the brownies. Hotel ground was kept very beautiful and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy everyday it a excellent to go with family
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Panama is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the pool activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Noah

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yenela

Muy buen Resort muy rica la comida, excelente celebración de Año nuevo. El único inconveniente fueron que nuestras habitaciones quedaron separadas aún que yo había reservado con un año de anticipation, y éramos un grupo grande de 6 habitaciones. Todos quedamos dispersos en diferentes edificios. Fuera del inconveniente es un buen resort para disfrutar con la familia e amigos. Sé los recomiendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Guillermo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed there several times. Ive never been disappointed. We brought family with us this time and they loved it. The food, the atmosphere, the amenities were all great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelent friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nakayma

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose E Alvarez

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier H

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for family time

Nice hotel, nice food, nice shows, good weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The diversity and amenities are excellent. The dining is very nice also. A wide variety of foods are available along with great entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024