Where the sun touches the golden sands and the sparkling Sea of Cortez, a gem emerges from the landscape – the Hotel Riu Palace Baja California. It’s an adults-only haven, where the rhythms of the day are set by the lapping waves, the whispering palms and your heart’s desires. This is not just a hotel, but a realm of romance and relaxation designed exclusively for adults.
A Sanctuary of Sophistication
As a part of the esteemed RIU Palace portfolio, the Hotel Riu Palace Baja California embodies the pinnacle of luxury and refinement. From its grand opening in December 2018, it has set a new benchmark for adults-only destinations. Located perfectly at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the resort is a stone’s throw away from Cabo San Lucas and the International Airport of Los Cabos.
Exclusive Accommodations
With 602 plush suites, the resort promises a cozy retreat for every couple. Each suite is a world unto itself, providing free Wi-Fi and an array of modern amenities. The resort’s design seamlessly blends modern elegance with intimate charm, creating an atmosphere that whispers relaxation.
Recreational Rendezvous
Whether you prefer to bask in the Baja sun or seek the shade under the palms, the Riu Palace Baja California has you covered. Dive into any of the four outdoor pools – two of which feature swim-up bars. Stay active in the state-of-the-art fitness center or surrender to the soothing treatments at the spa. The day and evening entertainment ensures every moment is filled with joy, while the Pacha Discotheque at the neighboring hotel keeps the party going after sundown.
A Gastronomic Journey
At Riu Palace Baja California, dining is a voyage of discovery. The main restaurant offers live cooking stations, while specialty restaurants take you on a culinary world tour. Savor the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine, indulge in rich Italian dishes, experience the fusion of global tastes, or treat your palate to the exotic spices of Indian fare. Don’t miss the Steakhouse and remember to visit the four bars, each offering a unique atmosphere and an exceptional selection of beverages.
In the world of adults-only luxury, the Hotel Riu Palace Baja California stands as a beacon of sophistication and serenity. It’s more than a hotel – it’s a sensual experience that will linger in your heart long after your departure.
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Summary of Verified Guests at Riu Palace Baja California The resort is praised for its meticulous maintenance, top-notch service, and friendly staff. The food quality is highly regarded and can compete with higher-priced resorts. Guests enjoyed the beautiful sight of whales almost daily. The beach area always has available spots and staff provides umbrellas for shade. Despite certain limitations, guests found the resort to be of great value and commended the staff for their professionalism.
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While the resort is nice and the ocean front room was beautiful. This is most definitely a PARTY RESORT. Adults getting wasted all day long. People bringing personal speakers with various music blasting from all different angles. Adults saving their towels from the day before just to go down and...
While the resort is nice and the ocean front room was beautiful. This is most definitely a PARTY RESORT. Adults getting wasted all day long. People bringing personal speakers with various music blasting from all different angles. Adults saving their towels from the day before just to go down and save a chair at 6 am. Then not returning until well after 10am. It was like spring break for mid lifers no matter when you visited! People couldn’t control their alcohol. Not relaxing at all. We walked down to the other Riu and found that one a little more peaceful. The hotel room was loud at night, you could hear everything outside your room. We liked the food but this was definitely not the resort for us to enjoy a nice relaxing vacation. Unfortunately it left a bad taste of Riu Resorts and we would not book again.
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This is a well run meticulously kept resort. Staff is friendly and responsive and service is top notch. The food could compete with many higher priced resorts. The steak house manager seems very proud of the service his restaurant provides. We have done a dozen of these type of resorts...
This is a well run meticulously kept resort. Staff is friendly and responsive and service is top notch. The food could compete with many higher priced resorts. The steak house manager seems very proud of the service his restaurant provides. We have done a dozen of these type of resorts and this is the best value. The negatives are that the beach is difficult to walk. Masonry type sand and a steep grade near the water. We walk seven miles a day on other beaches but not here. We did see whales almost everyday. If you are looking for a quiet pool area to relax this isn't the place. Crowded and often noisy. We are beach people and there is always spots available. The staff will provide an umbrella if needed and it can get hot. Overall, the best value that we have ever experienced and the staff should be commended again for there professionalism.
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Great resort and great staff. But the building are loud and it is very difficult to sleep at night and in the am extremely loud paper thin walls and floors. We had a great time the first 4 days so we extended our stay. We paid at the front desk...
Great resort and great staff. But the building are loud and it is very difficult to sleep at night and in the am extremely loud paper thin walls and floors. We had a great time the first 4 days so we extended our stay. We paid at the front desk an outrageous amount. Come to find out that was only for 1 night not the 3 promised. We then had to pay the same amount for the 3 more nights or we would have been homeless. The front desk completely lied to us and ripped us off. The 3 extra nights have now been more than double what we paid for the entire trip. The front desks refused to help with any of the banging at 4am. After this we will not be back.
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This is the worst place we have ever been. Don't even bother booking here. Been to other Riu but this one got the worst service. FERNANDO and JAVIER are the most disrespectful staff in this resort. Such a bad experience. Carla the public relations didn't really do anything but apologies....
This is the worst place we have ever been. Don't even bother booking here. Been to other Riu but this one got the worst service. FERNANDO and JAVIER are the most disrespectful staff in this resort. Such a bad experience. Carla the public relations didn't really do anything but apologies. 2 night in a row. You come and plan trips like this, pay so much money only to be disrespected. If I could get an earlier flight out, I would have left. I was so looking forward to this vacation only to have such a very disappointing experience.
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I have visited this hotel twice, once in 2019, and again in March of 2025 so I feel I can genuinely describe how sub-par our experience at this hotel was. The “complimentary” airport shuttle is a contracted 3rd party service that can only depart the airport with a full bus....
I have visited this hotel twice, once in 2019, and again in March of 2025 so I feel I can genuinely describe how sub-par our experience at this hotel was. The “complimentary” airport shuttle is a contracted 3rd party service that can only depart the airport with a full bus. After over an hour wait and discovering the bus would make multiple resort stops, we instead opted for an Uber. Had we known this in advance we would have an hour of our trip back and the $90. Upon check-in we discovered the hotel had overbooked reservations and the king bed we reserved would no longer be available so our only choice was a room with 2 double beds without refund despite the difference in fares. To add insult to injury, when we asked how to get to our room they pointed us in the general direction of the room without any offer to help us with our baggage. After multiple elevator rides we discovered our bottom floor room was only accessible via one stairwell which meant we had to carry our luggage down 2 flights of stairs (and up upon departure). One of the big selling points of this resort is items vicinity to the marina, but we also discovered that rideshare drivers to not have access to pick-up at the resort. In order to leave you must walk the 0.4 miles down to the main road. Despite being told multiple times that this would not be the case to depart for the airport we discovered that to be another discrepancy in service. This was only discovered after booking so we absorbed another canceled Uber fee which our options being — walk to the main road with all of our luggage or pay the hotel transportation $80 cash only. My biggest issue was the noise. The sister RIU property adjacent is known to have a robust party scene and while not something this hotel can necessarily control, the noise levels made it nearly impossible to sleep at all hours. When we asked if it would be possible to change rooms, the overoccupancy made it impossible and the staff couldn’t have been less apologetic. I reached out to customer service in hopes of some resolve and I was given a THANK YOU/GRACIOUS auto response which leads me to believe service isn’t a priority.
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Fantastic pool. Lots to look at.Ocean is off bounds.
Fantastic pool. Guests are NOT permitted to enter the ocean as it's too dangerous. The food was average for a 5 star. This area brags they only get 11 days of rain per year. In town I thought about buying a $1400. belt. Like I said thought about it. It...
Fantastic pool. Guests are NOT permitted to enter the ocean as it's too dangerous. The food was average for a 5 star. This area brags they only get 11 days of rain per year. In town I thought about buying a $1400. belt. Like I said thought about it. It isn't what it was 10 years ago. Been there done that.
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