BETTER Than Expected! Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas Full Review • March 2024

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Full review of my recent stay at the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas. This resort is family friendly and enjoys exchange privileges with the neighbouring Riu Santa Fe, so you have tons of extra pools to enjoy, beyond the 3 main pools of the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas.
There are 5 a la carte restaurants, the main buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner and an extra beachfront buffet for lunch. Grab a quick bite at Pepe’s grill by the pool or a sandwich or cheesecake at the lobby coffee cafe - it’s all included!
TimeLine:
00:15 Exchange Privileges
01:01 Activities
01:40 Food
07:22 Drinks
08:22 Rooms
09:20 Pools
10:35 Beach
11:02 Summary
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𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖡𝖺𝗃𝖺 𝖢𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗇𝗂𝖺 𝗂𝗌 𝖺 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗆𝗂𝗎𝗆 𝖺𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍-𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝖢𝖺𝖻𝗈, 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝟨𝟢𝟤 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗆𝗌, 𝟩 𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗉𝗅𝗎𝗌 𝖺 𝟤𝟦-𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗅𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀𝖾, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝟧 𝖻𝖺𝗋𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗊𝗎𝖾𝗇𝖼𝗁 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍.
𝖶𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝗉𝗈𝗈𝗅𝗌 & 𝗅𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗋𝗌, 𝗌𝗉𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗈𝗎𝗌 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗆𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖼𝗅𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗑𝗂𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖲𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺 𝖥𝖾'𝗌 𝖱𝖨𝖴 𝖯𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖺𝗆𝖺𝗓𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗅𝗂𝖽𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗑, 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾'𝗌 𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒𝗈𝗇𝖾, 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗒𝗈𝗎'𝗋𝖾 𝗅𝗈𝗈𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗑, 𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗁, 𝗈𝗋 𝗀𝖾𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗒 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾𝖽!
𝖦𝗎𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖡𝖺𝗃𝖺 𝖢𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗇𝗂𝖺 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗍𝗌, 𝖻𝖺𝗋𝗌, 𝗉𝗈𝗈𝗅𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗅𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖢𝖺𝖻𝗈 𝖲𝖺𝗇 𝖫𝗎𝖼𝖺𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖲𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺 𝖥𝖾. 𝖦𝗎𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖱𝗂𝗎'𝗌 𝖽𝗈 𝖭𝖮𝖳 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖾𝗑𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗍 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖡𝖺𝗃𝖺 𝖢𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗇𝗂𝖺.
𝖶𝗂𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖺𝗆𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗑 𝗂𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖱𝗂𝗎 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝖢𝖺𝖻𝗈 𝖲𝖺𝗇 𝖫𝗎𝖼𝖺𝗌, 𝖺 𝖿𝖺𝗆𝗂𝗅𝗒-𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗅𝗒 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗈𝗋𝗍, 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗃𝗎𝗌𝗍 𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖾𝖽𝗀𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝖢𝖺𝖻𝗈 𝖲𝖺𝗇 𝖫𝗎𝖼𝖺𝗌. 𝖨𝗍 𝗁𝖺𝗌 𝟨𝟫𝟤 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗆𝗌, 𝟩 𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖻𝗎𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗇𝖺𝖼𝗄 𝖻𝖺𝗋, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗇𝗎𝗆𝖾𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗌 𝖻𝖺𝗋𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗄𝖾𝖾𝗉 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗁𝗒𝖽𝗋𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽 & 𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗉𝗒!
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@bar8393gm 4 ай бұрын

This is my favorite resort! It was my very first riu. (way back in 2013) Beautiful Spanish colonial architecture,lovely grounds, and oh what a view of land’s end. As you mentioned, the beach is not swim-able, but it is spectacular just to sit and watch those huge crashing waves. I spent many lunches in the Italian restaurant overlooking those waves. Also a great view from the second floor bar. I loved the original dark wood decor they used but I know most Riu’s have received the shiny-white makeover and from your interior pics it looks like they’ve done it there too. I judge all resorts by 1)food, 2)service+cleanliness, 3)beach + shade+ loungers 4)decor, 5)peacefulness, 6)rooms. This place scores top marks in every category. One very cool thing they did once, was that a hotel rep got on our (Sunwing) bus at the airport, and used the 45 minute drive to check us all in. We got room keys, and paperwork and towel cards etc and when git to the hotel we went straight to our rooms.

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

Hi Bruce! You'll be pleased to know that the lobby is the same as it always was - rich mahogany with comfy chairs. The lobby bar looks the same as it did 10 years ago, and I'm glad that they didn't remodel it to the newer style of "50-shades of beige" because it does have a rich look to it. I'm super annoyed that I have ZERO photos of the lobby bar - just the view. Don't know how I missed this but at least I caught it in the Live walk through (which is very wobbly). I've linked it below to start at the point where I reach the lobby of that property (I walked thru all 3) but you can always change it to start from the beginning if you want a detailed view of what the others look like. kzfaq.info_77Q92aSjVA?si=1QHYUKB9ZELZhcRW&t=1657

@richhochschild849 4 ай бұрын

Awesome review, thank you so much.

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

Hi Rich! Thanks for watching!

@williamwright6509 Ай бұрын

took your advice on sante fe , but will be doing the palace next , thank you ,, i think i will enjoy this one more

@ChristineTurner Ай бұрын

Hi William! Yes I think the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas was my favourite one to hang out at (of the three) but I'd book into Riu Palace Baja California just for the newer rooms and the slightly upgraded food. Have fun!

@shoefanaticcarter7644 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this detailed review! Love it! Planning to visit in Aug ❤

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

Hi Shoe Fanatic! Glad you found it useful! I've been before in August and it's SOOOOOO hot there so you'll definitely want to check out those pool parties. Quite a bit of shade at the pools at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas but I would argue slightly more around the courtyard pool at the Riu Santa Fe - remember that you'll be able to enjoy either while you're there! Have a great trip!

@shoefanaticcarter7644 4 ай бұрын

@@ChristineTurner Awesome!! Thank you so much! Definitely will do that 😎🍹

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

@@shoefanaticcarter7644 Don't forget to also head to Una Mas downtown & try a banana margarita!

@shoefanaticcarter7644 4 ай бұрын

@@ChristineTurner I've saved your video for reference in August. Thank you 😊

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

@@shoefanaticcarter7644 I'm planning to post my video review of the Riu Palace Baja California tomorrow afternoon and then a comparison between the three properties on Sunday, so stay tuned for those too!

@dineshmoorjani2 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for creating this video. Just booked this place for later this year. One question I have is do you need to pay for any food & beverages, like cocktails or water bottles or dining at the premium restaurants, like you do on cruises, or is everything included?

@ChristineTurner 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dineshmoorjan! No most all inclusive resorts are nothing at all like cruising. On occasion, there may be a premium menu of high end alcohol or wine that is not included but it's on a completely separate menu (no risk of asking for something that's an extra charge!). Otherwise, all drinks are free. They have water bottles available at the bars and those are free. Your in-room mini-bar will also be restocked every other day and that includes beer (Dos XX), bottles of water and pop (Coke products). All of the restaurants are included and some even have lobster items on the menu (included). All activities are included except spa services. I'm curious to hear how you enjoy the resort and the all inclusive concept, compared to cruising - please comment later on and let us know what you think!

@tealover4664 29 күн бұрын

Hi, is it easy to book the la cartel? Do they limit to certain number of dinner reservations per how many nights you are staying ? Thanks 😊

@ChristineTurner 29 күн бұрын

@@tealover4664 hi TeaLover! You can eat at the a la carte restaurants as many times as you like - no restrictions on that. I think you could even have appies at one and entrees at another. Very flexible unlike some of the cheaper chains.

@monashkay_diary9375 11 күн бұрын

How’s the safety in the hotel? Im travelling first time in Mexico and alone this August…I booked the santa fe though, do you know how much if i upgrade to San Lucas and California?

@ChristineTurner 11 күн бұрын

Hi Monashkay! Did you see my other response? I think you'll be totally fine but maybe stick around the resort at night instead of going into town alone. Upgrades would depend on who you booked through - it could be way more or not very much at all but if you do upgrade, know that you can visit all 3 Riu's if you book into Riu Palace Baja California but if you book Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, you can only go to Riu Santa Fe as well, not Baja. Thanks for watching!

@samanthapayne6170 Ай бұрын

This looks like it right next to the place we booked the villa del palmar? I think I’m going to cancel and book here. I just want a nice relaxing place for my anniversary.

@ChristineTurner Ай бұрын

Hi Samantha! Yes the Riu Palace Baja California has an empty lot beside it and then the Villa Del Palmar is the next resort as you head toward downtown Cabo. Have a great trip!

@robertahosey9765 Ай бұрын

Hi!!! Looking to visit next year. How was transportation from the airport to the resort?

@ChristineTurner Ай бұрын

@@robertahosey9765 Hi Roberta! We just got a taxi from the airport (which was about the same as a pre-booked shuttle) and then got an Uber from the hotel to the airport, which saved about US $40. We also used Uber a lot to get to and from the hotel to downtown Cabo. It’s the cheapest option 95% of the time!

@tealover4664 29 күн бұрын

Hello, what was the cost from the airport to the hotel if you don’t mind me asking ? Thank you

@ChristineTurner 29 күн бұрын

@@tealover4664 it was US $85. It was a set price at the taxi stand.

@tealover4664 27 күн бұрын

@@ChristineTurner $85 for one way correct ? Or round trip?

@ChristineTurner 27 күн бұрын

@@tealover4664 That was one way from the airport to the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas. On the way home we left from Riu Palace Baja California & our Uber was about US $40.

@franklinavilez2386 2 ай бұрын

Looking to book at palace will my 19 &18 old boys be able to go to Santa fe for the party's?

@ChristineTurner 2 ай бұрын

Hi Franklin! Yes the legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, so, outside of Spring Break, they’ll be allowed into the party!! I bet they’ll love it!

@peeshiers2677 Ай бұрын

Will be going in a couple of weeks. Are you expected to tip everywhere? Do staff prefer US $ or Pesos?

@ChristineTurner Ай бұрын

Hi Peter! Tipping is always optional but let's face it, it is expected for any services (drink or food delivery, waiting tables, housekeeping, etc). Staff want pesos as these are much more easily used than trying to use foreign money to buy groceries etc. Have a fabulous trip!

@peeshiers2677 Ай бұрын

@@ChristineTurner Thanks very much!!

@jatt0941 4 ай бұрын

Do you know how well they accommodate dietary restrictions?

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

HI Paul! Well they did have about 6 types of milk at the buffet and I did hear of people making specific requests, so I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue. All decent resorts are aware of this need and do a good job of giving people options.

@crystalrodriguez-fq9nf 4 ай бұрын

Can you swim in the beach here? I have read reviews saying no.

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

Hi Crystal! No 99% of the time it's a red flag and you cannot swim in the ocean right in front of the Riu resorts. There are rip tides and huge undertows. You can walk or taxi (or uber) to Medano beach near downtown Cabo San Lucas where it is safe to swim, but otherwise, you'll just have to enjoy the view of the ocean from the infinity pools at the resort.

@crystalrodriguez-fq9nf 4 ай бұрын

@@ChristineTurner thank you so much for this info! We love the ocean! If we walk along the beach will we eventually find a swim zone! I don’t like leaving the resorts!

@ChristineTurner 4 ай бұрын

@@crystalrodriguez-fq9nf Well you can walk to Medano beach as I mentioned, but it's about a 40 minute walk and it's not very easy as the sand is grainy and not hard-packed. The only resorts that have swimmable beaches in the area are Breathless (right at Medano beach) and the Paradisus (at Playa el Bledito). Otherwise, the lifeguards won't let you in the water.

@crystalrodriguez-fq9nf 4 ай бұрын

@@ChristineTurner thank you!!! I’m so glad I asked!!!