Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive rates, Cabo San Lucas

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Axel's take: 8.4/10

A strong pool-and-service pick, but not for ocean swimming or guaranteed quiet. a large, upscale, family-friendly beachfront all-inclusive, scored for what it is.

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is a large, upscale, family-friendly all-inclusive that delivers best on pools, ocean views and attentive staff—not intimate luxury. We'd pick it for an easy group or family vacation with plenty to do. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness and friendly service, and the beachfront setting gives pool days a memorable backdrop. Multiple restaurants, children's activities and access to nearby Riu Santa Fe's water park add variety.

The important catch: the beach directly outside isn't a dependable swimming spot. Food earns plenty of praise but also recurring mixed verdicts, and specialty dinners can involve waits. Rooms are generally comfortable and clean, though some look dated. Evening entertainment and neighboring parties can carry into rooms; request a quieter location. We'd skip it for a food-focused getaway, hushed luxury or daily ocean swims.

• Best for: families who prioritize pools and activities; multigenerational groups; couples who enjoy a lively resort

• Watch out for: beach directly outside unsuitable for dependable swimming; party noise can reach rooms; uneven dining feedback and dinner waits

• Location: Beachfront with striking bay views; swimming requires going elsewhere rather than stepping straight into the sea.

• Rooms: Generally spacious, comfortable and clean, but some furnishings and finishes feel dated.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback, including rooms and grounds.

• Service: Friendly, hardworking staff are among the most consistently praised features.

• Amenities: Pools, swim-up bars, gym, children's activities and access to Splash Water World at neighboring Riu Santa Fe.

• Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists an environmental sanitation tax payable at reception; check your booking's inclusions.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• RIU Hotels
• Camino Viejo a San Jose del Cabo Km 4.5, Cabo San Lucas
• Amenities: ATM, Shopping on site, Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Heating, Security guard, Ticket assistance, Gift shop, Express check-in/check-out
• Check-in from: 15:00:00
• Check-out by: 12:00:00
• City page: Hotels in Cabo San Lucas

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