Riu Vallarta
Riviera Nayarit-Flamingos

Located on world-renowned Flamingo Beach, one of Mexico's most beautiful destinations on the Pacific Coast where calm waters caress the shore.

Distance from Airport: Puerto Vallarta International Airport - 8 miles
Distance from Downtown:

• Nuevo Vallarta - 1.5 miles
• Puerto Vallarta - 9 miles

Distance from Beach: On the beach
Local Transportation Options: Taxi and bus
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Complimentary, subject to availability

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 550


Room Category Descriptions:

• RH - Run of House
  Spacious 300 square-foot rooms offering views of the garden. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, direct telephone, fully stocked minibar and liquor dispenser, personal safe, bathrooms with shower/tub, hair dryer, and amenities kit.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• DBLB - Partial Ocean Viewm (available as of December 24, 2012)
  Same as Run of House, except with a partial ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
• JS - Junior Suite
  Oversized 350-400 square-foot rooms offer views of the gardens or partial ocean views. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, direct telephone, fully stocked minibar and liquor dispenser, personal safe, bathrooms with shower/tub, hair dryer, and amenities kit.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
• SUMB - Suite Ocean View
  The large 700-750 square-foot suites offer views of the ocean from a large balcony. All suites are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, direct telephone, fully stocked minibar and liquor dispenser, personal safe, a comfortable sofa, a walk-in closet, bathroom with separate shower and Hydro Massage tub, hair dryer, and amenities kit.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/3 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
• SJMZ - Jacuzzi Suite Ocean View
  Same as above but terraces have a private Jacuzzi and ocean view.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 3 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed (rollaways available upon request)

• DGSB - Family Room
  Spacious room with private balcony or terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan in-room minibar with liquor dispenser, satellite TV, personal safe, bathrooms with tub and shower, double sink, vanity mirror, and hair dryer.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 2 children / 4 total (Minimum occupancy for the Family Room (DGSB) is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Occupancies less than this minimum requirement for this room will not be allowed by the hotel)
  Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 double bed

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes, subject to availability
• Air Conditioning: Yes, and ceiling fan in each room
• Bathroom Amenities: Shower, hair dryer, and amenities kit
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, subject to availability and additional fees may apply
• Internet Access: Hotel offers high-speed and wireless Internet access at the Sports bar, rooms and in lobby for an hourly fee. Complimentary wireless access for 90 consecutive minutes in the lobby, beginning November 1, 2012.
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes, upon request at the front desk
• Kitchen Facilities: Fully stocked minibar and liquor dispenser
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, subject to availability, additional fees may apply
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary in-room safe
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, additional fees may apply
• Television / Radio: Satelite and local TV / Radio alarm clock

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional fees may apply
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 11:00am
• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stays free with adult when using existing bedding, children 2 - 12 years of age pay child rate
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 9 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry service and Internet cafe

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: No
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Don Rafael - Buffet-style dining with show cooking and casual dining serving international and local dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Flamingo - This beach restaurant serves lunch and snacks daily and becomes an a la carte steakhouse for dinner. Reservations required for dinner and casual dress is accepted.
• Nirvana - Buffet-style Asian restaurant serving dinner daily. Reservations required and casual dress is accepted.
• Sir George - International a la carte gourmet restaurant open daily for dinner. Reservations are required.
• Room Service - No

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Astoria - The lobby bar offers a a relaxing atmosphere and is the ideal location to watch the beautiful Vallarta sunsets.
• La Boheme - Lounge bar with terrace offers a relaxing and fun atmosphere to meet and socialize.
• Sports Bar - Active atmosphere perfect for watching your favorite team or catching up on the daily happenings.
• La Plaza - This pavilion bar is an excellent meeting place to plan the evening ornext day happenings.
• Mezcal - Pool and swim-up bar open daily.

Entertainment:

• Daily entertainment program for adults and children, live music, variety shows, Riu theme shows, and on-site disco
• Guests have access to the nightly variety shows at Riu Jalisco.

• Pool: 2 swimming pools with integrated whirlpool and children's pool, including complimentary sun loungers, towels, and parasol by the pool area and sun terrace
• Whirlpool: No
• Beach: Located directly on a gorgeous golden-sand beach that will allow you to walk for miles and enjoy the beautiful Vallarta sunsets or sunrise, complimentary sun loungers
• Watersports: Non-motorized activities include sailing, waterpolo, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and SCUBA diving lesson in the pool
• Spa: Yes, Renova Spa with assorted treatments, beauty salon, and massages, for an additional fees.
• Fitness Center: Yes, complimentary gym, sauna, and whirlpool
• Golf: None onsite, Flamingos Golf Club and El Tiegre Golf Club are within 2 miles from the hotel
• Tennis: Guests have access to the tennis courts at Riu Jalisco
• Shopping: On-site gift shop, additional shopping only minutes away
• Other: Snorkeling tours, banana boat rides, and scuba diving all available for an additional charge

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Full All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals, snacks, and beverages
• 24-hour all-inclusive service
• Domestic and select international beverages
• Fully stocked in-room minibar
• In-room liquor dispenser
• Daily activities for children and adults
• Nightly activities for children and adults
• Admission to on-site disco
• In-room safe
• Children's Mini Club and playground
• Use of fitness center
• Access to the 2 swimming pools and kid's pool
• Volleyball, table tennis, water polo, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and SCUBA diving lessons in pool
• Exchange privileges at sister property Riu Jalisco
• Taxes and gratuities

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Don Rafael - Buffet-style restaurant offers show cooking and casual dining, serving international and local dishes.

Lunch Options:

• Don Rafael - Buffet-style restaurant offers show cooking and casual dining, serving international and local dishes.
• Flamingo - Beach restaurant for lunch and snacks daily.

Dinner Options:

• Don Rafael - Buffet-style restaurant offers show cooking and casual dining, serving international and local dishes.
• Flamingo - A la carte steakhouse. Reservations are required.
• Nirvana - Buffet-style Asian restaurant. Reservations are required.
• Sir George - Features a la carte international gourmet cuisine. Reservations are required.

Room Service: No
In-room Food Options: No
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, reservations are required at Flamingo, Nirvana, and Sir George
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No
Dining Surcharges: No
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, bottled water
• Domestic and select international beverages
• House wines
• Premium brand liquor

In-room Beverage Options:

• In-room minibar
• In-room liquor dispenser

• Soft drinks
• Bottled water
• Beer

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: No
Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Daytime enterainment for adults and children, check hotel for schedule

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Nightly entertainment with different live shows, on-site disco, and guests can also visit sister hotel Riu Jalisco for shows and use of disco

Children's Activity Program: Yes

• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Volleyball, table tennis, water polo, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and 1 SCUBA diving lesson in pool

Activity Surcharges: Golf, horseback riding, and assorted watersports
Exchange Privileges:

• Exchange privileges at sister property Riu Jalisco. Guests have access to the buffet restaurants and facilities of Riu Jalisco and exchange privileges do not include the specialty a la carte restaurants.

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Spa services
• Golf
• Telephone charges
• Motorized water sports

• Minimum check-in age: 18 years - During the months of March and April, at least one person aged 21 years or over is required at check-in
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• Minimum check in age is 18 years old, except during the months of March and April. Minimum of one person 21 years of age is required to check in during the months of March and April. In the even there is not a 21 year old to check in, you will be unable to stay at the resort. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense if they are causing a disturbance. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups are not permitted.

• Year Built: 2006

• Minutes from airport, shopping, and golf
• On-site disco
• 24-hour all-inclusive
• Fully stocked in-room minibar and liquor dispenser
• Guests enjoy exchange privileges at sister property Riu Jalisco, located next door
• Located on long stretch of golden-sand beach
• 5 restaurants and 5 lounges

• Great for familes, couples, and singles looking for an exquisite property at a great price

• Large property
• Active property

• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stays free with adult when using existing bedding, children 2 - 12 years of age pay child rate.
• Children's Activity Program: Yes, The Mini Club is available daily for children 4 to 12 years of age. Activities vary daily and are subject to participation level.
• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional fees apply
• Children's Amenities: Playground and kid's pool

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

Honeymoon Amenities:
Honeymoon couples receive complimentary honeymoon amenities

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

Restrictions apply

• 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

Wedding Packages available for purchase:

• Riu Royal Wedding Package
• Riu Caprice Wedding Package

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