Riu Palace Pacifico

Situated directly on the beach.

Distance from Airport: 8 miles

Distance from Downtown:

• 1 1/2 miles from Nuevo Vallarta
• 9 miles from Puerto Vallarta

Distance from Attractions:

• 3 miles from a shopping center
• 1/2 miles from Flamingos Golf Club

Distance from Beach: Beachfront property

Hotel Rating: 4.5 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 445


Room Category Descriptions:

• SJSB - Junior Suite Garden View
  Air conditioning, split-level with separate sitting area and sofa or sofa bed, ceiling fan, satellite flat-screen TV, direct dial phone, radio alarm clock, regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board, bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit, balcony or terrace with garden view.
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed
  Maximum occupancy: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child
• SJLB - Junior Suite Partial Ocean View
  Same as above except with Partial Ocean View
• SJMB - Junior Suite Ocean View Same as above except with Ocean View
• SUMZ - Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View
  Air conditioning, split-level with separate living room area with sofa, ceiling fan, satellite flat-screen TV, direct dial phone, radio alarm clock, regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board, walk-in closet, bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, bidet, extra shower, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities, and balcony or terrace with ocean view and whirlpool.
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
  Maximum occupancy: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child
  

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes (connecting rooms)
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hydromassage bathtub, double sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Suites also come equipped with a bidet and an extra shower.
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Internet Access: No
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary electronic in-room safe, laptop size 15 inches
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, direct dial
• Television / Radio: Satellite Plasma TV / Radio alarm clock

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, at additional charge
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon

• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding
• Concierge: No
• Courtesy room / Day Room: No
• Housekeeping Service: Daily and nightly turn-down service
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors / Elevators: 9 floors / elevators yes
• Other Guest Services: Kiosk, gift shops, beauty salon, car rental, babysitting service, laundry service (all at additional charge). Complimentary wireless Internet in conference rooms and lobby.

Dining Facilities:

• La Peninsula - Main restaurant with buffet style with show cooking, serving international and local specialties.
• La Toscana - Offering lunch poolside during the day. Open for dinner as a buffet-style grill steakhouse
• Kyoto - Japanese a la carte restaurant, open for dinner.
• Guacamole - A la carte Mexican restaurant open for dinner.
• Krystal - A la carte restaurant, serving Fusion cuisine. Dinner only.
• Room Service – Yes, 24 hours

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Petit Pigalle - Lobby Bar
• Bolero - Lounge bar
• Sports bar
• Colibri - Terrace bar
• Marlin - Poolside bar with swim-up bar

Entertainment:

• Daily entertainment program for adults
• Daily entertainment program for children
• Live music
• Variety Shows
• RIU Theme shows
• Pacha nightclub at Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta

• Pool: Infinity swimming pool with adjoining whirlpool, children's pool, and complimentary sun loungers, towels, and parasols by pool area
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Situated directly on the beach
• Watersports: Sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving lesson in pool, kayaking. Scuba diving center, snorkel tours and banana boat rides available at additional charge.
• Spa: On site
• Fitness Center: Complimentary fitness center on site
• Golf: Nearby
• Tennis: At Riu Jalisco
• Shopping: Kiosk and gift shop
• Other: Fitness center, billiards (at additional charge), aerobics, volleyball, waterpolo, and ping pong

Full All-Inclusive Plan Rating features include:

• All meals and snacks, including: Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet, on-the-spot cooking stations, fruits, juices, and Cava (Spanish champagne); Continental breakfast/snack. Lunch - Hot and cold buffet, on-the-spot cooking stations, and pizzas, pasta, salads, and assorted desserts. Dinner - Buffets, on-the-spot cooking stations, and theme buffets three times a week; plus optional dining (reservations required in advance) at Krystal, Kyoto, La Toscana, and Guacamole restaurants. 24-hour snackes - For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at Riu Vallarta and Riu Jalisco
• Beverages - Unlimited local and imported beverages 24-hours a day, drink service at the pool, access to all bars at Riu Vallarta and Riu Jalisco, and regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser
• Room service 24 hours a day
• Sports and activities -beach volleyball, workout, gym, sauna, whirlpool, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Entertainment - Daily daytime entertainment program for children 4 to 12 years of age, daily daytime entertainment program for adults, daily live music, shows or Riu evening program, and complimentary entrance to nightclub and drinks (at Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta, open six nights a week)

• Minimum check-in age: 21 years of age

Other Restrictions:

• At least 1 person 21 years of age or over in every room during the months of March and April.
• The remainder of the year, at least 1 person must be 18 years old or over in every room.
• No student groups under 21 or spring breakers accepted all year round.

• Year built: 2008.

• This hotel offers all the upgrades and improvements of the Riu Palace brand, such as the new Krystal cutting-edge fusion cuisine restaurant, 24- hour room service, and flat-screen TVs in all of the rooms.
• There is a wide variety of room categories to choose from.
• Meeting room facilities with a total of 2,025 square feet with the approximate capacity for 100 people (in theater setup)
• The property is in a wonderful location with exchange privileges at the Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta (only a 5-minute walk).

• This is the perfect property for clients looking for luxury and superior all-inclusive comfort in the most authentic Mexican beach destination. It is recommended for families, couples and singles.

• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding
• Children's Activity Program: Daily entertainment program for children
• Babysitting Service: Yes (at additional charge)
• Children's Amenities: Children's miniclub, playground and children's pool

This hotel is not currently part of the Delta Vacations luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury.

Available only through the Romance program

Honeymoon couples staying at the Riu Palace Pacifico receive complimentary honeymoon amenities including:

• Surprise gift in their room
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
• Free upgrade to the next available room category (subject to availability and upon request).

Restrictions apply including:

• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check in. Wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program.

Complimentary wedding package includes:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Semi-private reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants
• Wedding cake for 10 people
• Sparkling wine for 10 people (during the main toast only)
• Surprise spa gift
• 10% discount on all spa services for the bride and groom (restrictions apply)

Hotel conditions to qualify include:

• To qualify for the complimentary wedding a total of 5 rooms with a 3-night minimum stay in any room category must be purchased through the Romance program, including the wedding couple's room.
• If the minimum room requirement is not met additional fees will apply for the wedding ceremony.
• Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your complimentary wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.

Other information:

• Weddings are not performed on Sundays
• Guests not staying at Riu Palace Pacifico may attend the wedding ceremony but will have to purchase a day pass at additional charge
• Additional fees apply for the minister or judge service, and legal documentation in destination. Contact hotel to receive up-to-date list of costs.
• Further a la carte options such as decorations, music, and dinner are available through the wedding coordinator directly
• Wedding ceremony locations include the neach, gazebo, garden, or terrace
• Riu Hotels require that 80% of guests attending the wedding ceremony must be staying at Riu Palace Pacifico

Government regulation and required documentation to get married in Mexico (legal civil ceremony):

• A minimum of 4 business day is needed from date of arrival in the country to compete all required paperwork and tests prior to ceremony
• Civil ceremonies are not performed on Sundays or holidays
• Couples 17 years of age and under require parental approval
• Completed marriage application (provided at hotel
• Valid passports
• Tourist information card (provided upon entry to Mexico)
• Required documentation must be sent via fax or e-mail to hotel 4 weeks prior the wedding date

• Certified copy of birth certificates (original, Apostilled and must be translated into Spanish)
• Names and addresses of both parents for the bride and groom
• Legal documentation of adoption or name change if applicable
• Original blood tests to determine blood type, HIV and STD. Tests must be performed in destination. Results generally take 24 hours to receive and are valid for up to 14 days. If tests are positive, the wedding ceremony cannot be performed.
• 4 witnesses with valid passports. Parents cannot be witnesses. Witnesses may be provided by the hotel if you do not have witnesses traveling with you.
• Divorced individuals must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. If you are divorced more than once, a certified copy of each divorce decree is required. Women are not allowed to re-marry in Mexico for 300 days following their divorce. For women who have been divorced less than 1 year, a pregnancy test must be performed in destination. If the test is positive, the wedding ceremony cannot be performed.
• Widowed individuals must provide a certified copy of the former spouse's death certificate.
• Names on passport and birth certificate must match. If names do not match due to divorce or death, then the name on the certified copy of the birth certificate should be the name used on the tourist card upon entering Mexico. This name will also be used as the maiden name on the wedding application.
• Birth certificates, name change, adoption, divorce decree, and death certificate all require an Apostille seal attached for use in Mexico. The Apostille seal is the official seal of the Secretary of State from the state where the document was originally issued to certify its use in a foreign country. This is not the same as a notary public stamp. The process of obtaining an Apostille is done via mail. Call your Secretary of State's Notary Public to find out the mailing address and forward your documents to them with a small fee (if applicable) for processing. Once complete, the original documents will be returned to you with the seal. You do not have to do anything in person. You should plan additional time to compete this process prior to travel.
• Birth and death certificates submitted with the marriage application remain on file in Mexico and will not be returned to you.
• All documents must be translated into Spanish by an on-site translator (available at hotel)
• Additional documentation requirements apply if you are marrying a Mexican national citizen

  Please note that Government required documentation is subject to change. All information should be verified directly with the Wedding Planner at the hotel prior to travel.

Available only through the Romance program.

The following wedding package is available for purchase by guests staying at the Riu Palace Pacifico:

Highlights of the Classic Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Classic decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location for up to 10 people
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony
• Wedding cake for the couple and up to 10 people
• Semi-private reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants for up to 10 guests
• 10% discount on all spa services for the bride and groom(restrictions apply)
• Surprise spa gift
• Wedding certificate
• And more

Highlights of the Royal Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Royal decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location for up to 40 people
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Sparkling wine for the couple and 40 wedding guests or less
• Wedding cake for the couple and up to 40 wedding guests or less
• Semi-private reception dinner for the couple and 40 wedding guests at one of the specialty restaurants
• Romantic massage for the bride and groom
• Wedding certificate
• And more

Highlights of the Caprice Wedding package include:

• Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
• Services of a minister or judge to officiate the wedding ceremony
• Caprice decoration set-up for the wedding ceremony location with natural flowers for entire wedding group
• CD or recorded music during the wedding ceremony
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Sparkling wine for the couple and 60 wedding guests or less (during the main toast only)
• Wedding cake for the couple and 60 wedding guests or less
• Semi-private reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants
• Romantic massage for the bride and groom
• Strawberries with chocolate and a bottle of sparkling wine
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding for bride and groom

• Wedding certificate
• And more

  For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the 'Activities+More' tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination.

  Restrictions and conditions may apply. Specific documents are required to get married in Mexico. Details on how to confirm the date, time, and location for your wedding will be provided to you by a Romance travel specialist after your reservation is confirmed with deposit or final payment.