Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

Name: Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
Address: Finca 43.668, Playa Blanca-Cocle, panama
Telephone: 353818882077
Rating: 3.9

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About Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

location

This resort is located in Playa Blanca.

facility

The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The complex has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.

rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In most units, guests can enjoy a view of the sea from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

sport

There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Pure relaxation in the hot tub, fun on the waterslide and refreshing drinks at the pool bar – guests will experience just how rich and varied a day in the water can be. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. For guests who wish to keep active, beach volleyball, volleyball and golf are available. With water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, diving and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the complex, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A continental breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Amenities at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

Facilities (15)

Air conditioningLobby24-hour receptionShopsNightclubConference RoomRoom ServiceLaundry ServiceKids ClubPlaygroundPetsElevator/ LiftLaundryParkingWifi

Beauty and Spa (2)

MassageSpa

Building Information (1)

Garden (m²)

Common Area (1)

Sun Deck

Distances (1)

Beach

Family and Kids (1)

Childcare service

General Services (5)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffPool/ Beach towelsWheelchair

Hygiene (4)

Protective equipment for employeesProtective equipment for guestsGym/ Fitness centreFirst-aid services

Meals (5)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedContinental BreakfastBarRestaurant

Outdoor Activities and Sports (1)

Snorkelling

Room Facilities (7)

ShowerBathtubHairdryerMinibarTVRoom serviceToiletries

Security (1)

Security Guard

Shopping (1)

Souvenir shop

Sport/Entertainment (7)

Outdoor Pool(s)Swimming PoolDivingTable TennisBilliards/SnookerEventsWater Park

Location

Farallon, Playa Blanca-Cocle, Panama

Finca 43.668

Nearest airport116km

Nearest beach2km

What's nearby

Nearest beach2km
Nearest airport116km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

Farallon, Playa Blanca-Cocle, Panama

Finca 43.668

Nearest airport116km

Nearest beach2km

What's nearby

Nearest beach2km
Nearest airport116km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

3.9

Good

5790 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent2342
Very Good1810
Average899
Poor363
Terrible376

Recent Reviews: 5790

User: tritch97
Trip type: Family
Good food, would not return
12 Apr 2026
I attended this resort April 2026 with family. My overall experience was poor. Beach: the hotel does not own the beach, men on horses are constantly approaching guests and leaving manure behind. Gross. Not the hotels fault the men are there but they could hire someone to keep it clean for guests. No bar on the beach and no waitstaff to take drink or food orders from the beach.Pool: Decent, but the… I attended this resort April 2026 with family. My overall experience was poor. Beach: the hotel does not own the beach, men on horses are constantly approaching guests and leaving manure behind. Gross. Not the hotels fault the men are there but they could hire…
User: Soph T
Trip type: Solo travel
Birthday trip
11 Apr 2026
It was my 5th visit at the resort. It was my favorite solo trip. It was my birthday trip and everyone at the resort made it very special. The management and employees make it feel like they're my 2nd family. They always go the extra mile to make me feel like a princess. All the employees are so friendly, the food on the buffet is excellent and the bartenders always make me some new and delicious c… It was my 5th visit at the resort. It was my favorite solo trip. It was my birthday trip and everyone at the resort made it very special. The management and employees make it feel like they're my 2nd family. They always go the extra mile to make me feel like a…
User: Kristi K
Trip type: Family
Great First Time in Panama! We will be back!
05 Apr 2026
We stayed March 28-April 4, 2026 with my husband and my 6 year old daughter. We traveled with Sunwing and flew into the Rio Hato airport where we were met with the Nexus reps and boarded our shuttle for our 7 minute drive to the resort. Our check in was seamless, they had a specific area set up for sunwing guests and had everyone checked in quickly and greeted you with a wet towel for your hands a… We stayed March 28-April 4, 2026 with my husband and my 6 year old daughter. We traveled with Sunwing and flew into the Rio Hato airport where we were met with the Nexus reps and boarded our shuttle for our 7 minute drive to the resort. Our check in was seamle…
User: 92louisam
Trip type: Couples
Riu Playa Blanca
04 Apr 2026
Overall we really enjoyed this hotel. The people were so friendly and the food was very good. Their buffet and a la carte restaurants had a great assortment of foods for everyone. The resort is very clean as they work very hard to keep it looking pristine.The destination itself is very hot. You need to wear shoes/sandals by the pool area and beach where there's black sand . The areas that they nee… Overall we really enjoyed this hotel. The people were so friendly and the food was very good. Their buffet and a la carte restaurants had a great assortment of foods for everyone. The resort is very clean as they work very hard to keep it looking pristine.The…
User: Explorer66066980548
Trip type: Family
Much Improvement needed
27 Mar 2026
This is by far the worst all-inclusive resort I have ever stayed at. I typically vacation at resorts like Sandals, Dreams, and Finest, so I had certain expectations regarding quality, service, and overall experience—none of which were met here.Upon arrival, there was no welcome or hospitality—no greeting, no introduction, nothing. No welcome glass of champagne. We simply walked up to check in. It… This is by far the worst all-inclusive resort I have ever stayed at. I typically vacation at resorts like Sandals, Dreams, and Finest, so I had certain expectations regarding quality, service, and overall experience—none of which were met here.Upon arrival, th…

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