The Hotel Riu Palace Baja California is located in front of the heavenly El Medano beach, on the south of the Baja California peninsula. This adults-only hotel in Cabo San Lucas offers an All-Inclusive 24-hour service, free Wi-Fi, an extensive culinary selection and the best relaxation and entertainment options for you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday at RIU Hotels & Resorts.

Property Information

Year Built: 2018
Total rooms and suites: 602

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Advisory Please be informed that, as of November 13th, 2023, the "Taj Mahal" Indian restaurant at Riu Palace Baja California will no longer be available.
Advisory The state of Baja California Sur will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $38.00 Mexican Pesos (approx. $3.00 USD), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together,  Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.

Spring Break Policy - Student / Spring Breaker Groups (21 years of age or older) will be accepted ONLY at Riu Santa Fe hotel.  

Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Early Departure Policy:
  • Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 2443 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    FUN RIU PARTY

    Best foam party I have ever been to. Lots of energy and interaction with the RIU Party. Great food and excellent selection in both the buffet and Krystal restaurant and the Steakhouse. You can also swim on the beach if you walk 15 mins. toward the marina. I would highly recommend this all inclusive hotel if you want to have a fun time.

    Jan 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Read before booking

    Although there were some typical Riu high standards, there were also issues. We are part of the Elite club, but the pounding and loud music from the 24 hour partying was too much and not relaxing. Loved that the property was compact, but the loud all day music was exhausted. Don’t go to relax, only go to a party.

    Jan 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Nice view. Elite rooms nice ..but

    We stayed at Elite Suite and friends stayed at Elite Jr suite. Both ocean front with nice view. Suite bigger but JR suite should be good enough for most couples. 4 pools, none are Elite only like some other RIU s. They do have Elite beds closest to ocean but not pools. The biggest complaint from almost all using the Elite beds is the constant loud DJ behind the Elite area VERRY loud with loud deep base and the DJ constantly blowing a whistle all afternoon. If management wants to know why most of the Elite beds are empty in afternoon this is why. Don't mind music but bring it down a bit and stop playing music with constant F..k words in the music. 6 other couples in Elite had same complaint. Food and service good. Elite bar and the Elite restaurant good. Steak house good but outside, so good if temperature not to cold or hot Good view of cruse ships, yaught and Arches. Less than $ 20 USD to go to central in Cabo. They do give you treats and turndown but may only happen every other day or so Beach not swimmable and fairly steep hill to get to water so not for people with bad knees etc. Have stayed at other RIU adults only with Elite option and others were nicer.

    Jan 12, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best "No Plan" Vacation Taken

    We had a great time at the resort and were very pleased that we selected the "adult only" option. The staff went out of their way to may our experience even better. If there was room for improvement, it would be the evening entertainment shows. Some of the shows were not in keeping with the star rating of this resort. That is not to say they were bad, they just could have been a little better.

    Jan 12, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Anniversary Trip

    This vacation was to celebrate our tenth anniversary. The accommodations were amazing! I was a little concerned that it would be too loud and crazy. However, most of the crazier partying took place at the resort next door, and ours was the perfect balance of fun, but relaxing! The service was amazing, and the cleanliness was perfection!

    Jan 12, 2025