Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Beachfront days and lively nights

Set right on Cocle Beach on the Pacific Ocean, this all-inclusive resort keeps things easy with clear water, fine sand, and plenty to do. Days can be as active as aquagym or beach volleyball, then shift into live music and evening shows as the sun goes down.
  • Beachfront setting

    Step onto Cocle Beach for clear water, fine sand, and a quieter stretch of coast.
  • Buffet dining variety

    Balboa covers breakfast through dinner with live stations, themed nights, and desserts.
  • Water sports on site

    ScubaCaribe includes snorkelling gear, kayaks, SUP, and other non-motorized fun.

Amenities

  • Three swimming pools for easy cooldowns
  • Adults-only swim-up bar pool atmosphere
  • Ultra-modern main-floor fitness center
  • RiuLand kids’ club for ages 4–12
  • Pacha discotheque with open bar, six nights
  • In-room minibar and built-in liquor dispenser
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Room options

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Showing 61 of 61 rooms

Triple Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (E)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (C)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (E)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 366 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Oceanfront (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rio Hato, Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider APROVACA The Orchid Center and Serpentarium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Rio Hato travel guide
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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Cocle

What's nearby

  • A beach lined with palm trees and flowers under a clear blue sky.
    Farallón Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and high-rise buildings during sunset.
    Playa Blanca
    20 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Clara Beach
    14 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Buenaventura Marina
    25 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante Pacifico - Royal Decameron
    1 min walk
  • Xian Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Steakhouse
    12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

  • All-inclusive family-friendly property by the sea
  • Close to Farallón Beach, Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a nightclub. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling. In addition to a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this property include:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, free cabanas, and sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A porter/bellhop, beach towels, and an elevator
    • A billiards/pool table, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 573 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

  • This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
    • In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment

  • All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

    • Kayaking
    • Snorkeling

Land activities

  • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

  • Aerobics

Entertainment

    • Onsite entertainment and activities
    • Access to onsite nightclubs
    • Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balboa
  • Chiriqui
  • Il Palazzo
  • Xian

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Renewable energy used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive located?

This family-friendly Rio Hato property is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and Farallón Beach. Playa Blanca is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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