About this property

Prime Beachfront Location: Riu Playa Blanca in Playa Blanca offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests enjoy a serene setting with Playa Blanca Beach just yards away. Exceptional Facilities: The resort features a spa, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and sea views. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms cater to all guests, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A variety of dining options are available, including Italian, Asian, and international cuisines. Breakfast includes champagne, local specialties, and fresh pastries. Nearby Attractions: Playa Blanca Beach is just yards away, while Farallon Beach lies 1.2 mi from the resort. Panama Pacifico International Airport is 74 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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RIU Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
RIU Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Spa


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
or
1 queen bed
2 full beds
or
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
2 full beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Doble Estandar Vista al Jardin Conectada
2 king beds
Doble Estandar Vista Mar Conectada
2 king beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    United States United States
    Clean and modern right in front of the beach. Nice pools. Excellent food and entertainment. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful, pool for kids, variety of food, nice beach front, quiet enough at night despite nightlife.
  • Karen
    Honduras Honduras
    How every day at any time there is someone giving extra care and maintenance. There is always someone wiping the wet floor, someone painting, someone cleaning the sand. The way the staff take care of everything is amazing. And the food: 100/10
  • Sujibar
    United States United States
    Abundant and delicious food at all meals, with great variety.
  • Javier
    Panama Panama
    Everything. The workers, all of them add an extra value to the hotel, kind, helpful, and always with a smile in their faces.
  • David
    United States United States
    Food had a large selection fish and fruit excellent.
  • Juliana
    Colombia Colombia
    They managed to help us out with proper food for our babies which I highly appreciate, New Year’s Eve dinner and party was really excellent. We had such a good time in family, we traveled 12 adults + kids
  • Mitzila
    United States United States
    The attention for the New Years party was excellent. The dinner was excellent. The pool was great too.
  • Ada
    United States United States
    The property was good. Nice pool area for adults and kids and the beach is right next to the pool
  • Cesar
    Panama Panama
    The staff were kind and cooperative. In particular Arelys from Balboa Restaurant and also Angelica from Sport Bar. Also the food was great and diverse

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Balboa
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Xian
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Il Palazzo
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Chiriqui
    • Open for
      Lunch • High tea

Resort facilities at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • 4 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • 4 restaurants
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Car rental
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    4 swimming pools

    Pool 1 – outdoor

    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Pool 2 – outdoor

    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Pool 3 – outdoor

    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Pool 4 – outdoor (kids)

    • Suitable for kids
    • Pool/Beach towels

    Spa

    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

    FAQs about Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive