Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Don Emiliano

    Offers buffet-style dining and show cooking. Theme dinners served twice a week.

  • Dona Adelita

    Offers buffet-style dinning featuring 'on the spot' cooking. Open for Lunch and dinner with theme buffets twice a week.

  • Gran Dragon
    Asian cuisine, open for dinner only.
  • La Botana

    Beach restaurant offering continental breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day and a grill steakhouse for dinner in the evenings.

  • La Piazza
    Offers Italian cuisine dining in the evening
  • Various Lounges/Bars

    - La Cantina - lobby bar
    - Sports bar
    - Pancho - pavilion bar
    - Villa - pavilion bar
    - Bahia Banderas - poolside bar

  • Various Restaurants
    Some restaurants may operate on select schedules and expect appropriate dress. Consult hotel upon arrival.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting,Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Water sports†

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is one children's pool on site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Kids will enjoy different activities such as drawing, watching movies, making theater plays, games, etc., plus, there's a fun playground. 
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    There are two outdoor hot tubs. 
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Jet ski
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Table tennis
    Shuffleboard
    French bowls
    Airgun shooting
    Volleyball
    Windsurfing
    Catamaran
    Kayaking
    Body boarding
    One introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
  • Pool
    There are 2 swimming pools onsite with swim-up bars. 
  • Sauna
  • Spa †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †

    A golf course is located within 5 miles of the hotel. 

On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Access to weekly theme parties for everyone
  • On-site Entertainment
    Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

    Nightly entertainment including live music and Riu theme shows.

    Complimentary entrance to Pacha night club and drinks (open six nights a week)

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_3.5 7087 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Hotel riu jalisco NO THANK YOU

    This place is great for 20 year old's, so uncomfortable, hip to hip in the pool, screaming blasting music, shoulder to shoulder in the pool. Great PARTY place that's it. Not for people that want to relax. The waves were so high in the ocean it was not good. We braves it once and both got flipped over within seconds of going in just above our knees. The beach area is so small and loud, people are packed in like sardines and constantly being harassed by vendors. Sometimes it's nice to be able to purchase local trinkets etc, but they sent children out to sell stuff, there were some between 5-10 years old. They looked like they were going to cry when you said no thank you!

    Apr 25, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The hotel is beautiful. The view and the scenery is immaculate.

    I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone with kids or without kids. The nighttime entertainment was amazing. The food was great. The pools were awesome.

    Apr 25, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    EXCELLENT

    we are riu members and we were treated very well . i want to commend all staff that we came in contact with !! always a great time and great food we will be back !!

    Apr 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Riu Jalisco Stay

    The buffet was excellent. Its a good hotel but needs updating. We ended up talking to the next Riu Vallarta for the day because it had a better vibe. I wish we had extra blankets as it got very cold at night and we only had a sheet to cover up with

    Apr 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    RIU Jalisco delivers again!

    Having stayed at RIU Jalisco 4 or 5 times now, I can confirm that this property is our preferred PVR destination. A comfortably smaller resort, which is easy and quick to navigate, we especially appreciate the amazing staff and customer service. Shout out to Jessio at the Villa bar, Barbara at Don Emiliano, Kaleb and Susana at Adelita, and the entire Bahia Banderas pool bar staff. The highlight of the week is always Friday night’s RIU Party, which was Neon this time, and such a good time. My one piece of feedback was that even though I am a RIU Class member, and I contacted the property a month before arriving to request a certain room on an upper floor (16 to choose from), the check in team was not able to accommodate us. We still had a nice room, and will be back in the fall (before renos)

    Apr 23, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryPlease note when booking a 2 Bedroom Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children between ages 2-12. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 2 Adults and only 1 child.
  • AdvisoryStudent 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.
  • AdvisoryWe are excited to announce the renovation of RIU Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit. The renovation will start on August 18th, 2025, and the hotel will reopen on December 20th, 2025. we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
General Policy
  • 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 Policies - 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.

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

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
  • Early Departure Policy
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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