Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Playa Blanca

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

3 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

Place, Farallón Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Santa Clara Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Place, Playa Blanca
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room

409 sq ft
Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

Suite with Ocean View

Ocean view
570 sq ft
Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

Double Room with Garden View

Garden view
376 sq ft
Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

Very good

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

Very good

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, U)

Very good

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Exceptional

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

Exceptional

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

Suite, Ocean View (L)

850 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

Good

850 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

Very good

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

377 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Triple Room (L)

409 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Exceptional

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Triple Room (U)

Very good

409 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Good

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Triple Room (B2C-US)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Exceptional

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

850 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Exceptional

850 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Triple Room (C)

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

Very good

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

Wonderful

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, C)

Exceptional

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (C)

Good

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Triple Room (E)

409 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

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

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

Very good

355 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

366 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

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

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

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

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

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

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

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

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (E)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rio Hato

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the property, you'll find La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and Farallón Beach. Also, Playa Blanca is within 3 miles (5 km) and Farallon Island is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

Farallón Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
Santa Clara Beach - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
Playa Blanca - 20 min drive - 7.1 miles
Buenaventura Marina - 25 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort - ‬4 min walk
‪Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - ‬3 min walk
‪Restaurante Pacifico - Royal Decameron - ‬1 min walk
‪Xian Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Playa Blanca

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.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this property measures 1690 square feet (157 square meters) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rio Hato property.

1 building

573 guestrooms or units

7 levels

4 dining venues

5 bars or lounges

1690 sq ft of conference space

157 sq m of conference space

Built in 2014

Buffet breakfast (free)

Nightclub

Deli

Kid's club

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Cabanas by the pool (free)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Conference space

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Car service

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Pool or billiards table

Convenience store

Terrace

Garden

Gift shop

Computer for guest use

Television in lobby

Onsite shopping

Bellhop

Elevator

Smoking in designated areas

Bar by the pool

Swim-up bar

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.

Similar properties

On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers

Pool
All inclusive
Spa
Kids pool

$167 nightly

Jun 8 - Jun 9

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

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 and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive to the airport?

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is 1.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive.

How close is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a pool?

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine and a poolside location.

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this property.

How close is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive to downtown Rio Hato?

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is 0.5 mi away from El Farallón del Chirú.

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Jan 30, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was completely amazing all the way around. Beautiful room, wonderful service, fantastic people, just an overall really good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geeta

Jan 30, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect, food staff room the environment and entertainments

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Feb 27, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Service by all of staff was exceptional, cleaning throughout resort was impeccable as was room cleaning. Maintenance items were addressed immediately. Great resort!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Dec 28, 2025

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good resort

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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