All Inclusive
Wi-FI
Restaurant
Bar
Gym/Spa
Pool
Beachfront
Parking
No Pets
All Ages
Nuevo Nayarit
Description
Amenities
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About Riu Jalisco All Inclusive
Riu Jalisco is located facing the turquoise waters of the Mexican Pacific, on Flamingos Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is located in Riviera Nayarit, on the outskirts of Nuevo Vallarta, 6 kilometers (3.6 mi) from downtown, 4 kilometers (2.4 mi) from the Flamingos Golf Club, 8 kilometers (4.8 mi) from Vallarta Adventures Dolphins, and 17 kilometers (10.2 mi) from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).
This five-story beach hotel in Nuevo Vallarta has 700 guest rooms with balcony or terrace. All accommodations have a minibar, liquor dispenser, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, in-room safe, and wireless internet access. Junior suites also offer sitting area, dressing room, and bath with tub. There are suites with Jacuzzi on the terrace.
Riu Jalisco offers several entertainment options such as a daily activities program, shows, and live music at night. Facilities include two pools, offering a complimentary diving lesson in one of them; a children’s pool, two Jacuzzis, and a multipurpose court. In addition, equipment for water and land sports, a supervised children’s club, and a playground area for them, are also available. The property houses a Spa with a beauty salon, a fitness center, Jacuzzi, sauna, and treatment rooms where you can enjoy a variety of massages and relief treatments. Riu Jalisco features a nightclub that opens 6 days per week and several restaurants and bars to savor grilled steaks, as well as Mexican, Asian, and Italian specialties, plus 24-hour snack service, as well as an extended list of domestic and imported drinks. The hotel offers conference facilities to celebrate weddings or social meetings for up to 250 guests. Additionally, the Riu Jalisco hotel offers an ATM, a car rental agency, a gift shop, a jewelry, computers with internet access, and provides 90 complimentary and continuous minutes of wireless internet access in the lobby.
All-Inclusive resort
The Hotel Riu Jalisco offers four restaurants specialising in Mexican cuisine, Asian cuisine, a grill-steakhouse and the La Piazza Italian restaurant. Leisure is also guaranteed thanks to the six bars, and the Pacha nightclub.
A/C and ceiling fans
The hotel offers a wide range of rooms which are ideal for families with children or groups. Guestrooms feature garden-view balconies or ground-floor terraces, 42-inch flatscreen TVs, and electronic safes. Bathrooms come with twin-sink granite vanities, and ceiling fans as well as air conditioning.
Location
Av. De los Cocoteros, sn-Lote K, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY 63732
All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included.
Food and beverages
- All meals, snacks, and beverages included
- In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Windsurfing
Land activities
- Fitness facilities
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
- Aerobics
Kids’ club
- Supervised activities for children between 2 and 12 years old
Entertainment
- Onsite entertainment and activities
Not included
- Motorized water sports
- Scuba-diving certification
- Scuba-diving excursions
- Scuba-diving lessons
- Snorkeling excursions
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Offsite tours
Resort Amenities
For surcharges, a health-and-beauty spa at this Nuevo Vallarta resort offers massage, reflexology, body wraps and scrubs, facials, waxing, henna tattoos, and hair and nail care (surcharges for all services). The steam bath, hot tub, and gym are all complimentary. Massage is also available in an open-air, thatched-roof palapa. Guests can take advantage of 90 minutes complimentary wireless internet in the lobby. Additional internet access is available throughout the hotel at a surcharge. The property provides free breakfast. Children’s club is also available.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swim-up bar
- Sauna
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children’s club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Nightclub
- Total number of rooms – 700
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Babysitting or childcare
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors – 6
- Number of bars/lounges – 5
- Wedding services
- Free breakfast
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Number of outdoor pools – 2
- Children’s club
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Local Expert Concierge
- Number of restaurants – 5
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Free self parking
- Spa services on site
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Health club
- Pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Poolside bar
- Children’s pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
- Children’s pool
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children’s club (free)
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( MXN 180 per night )
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Free bottled water
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Satellite TV service
Where to Eat
Don Emiliano – Air-conditioned, Mexican-decor, non-smoking dining room and terrace. Open for breakfast, dinner buffets. Theme dinners twice weekly. (Twin to Doña Adelita restaurant.)
Doña Adelita – Air-conditioned, Mexican-decor, non-smoking dining room and terrace. Open for breakfast, dinner buffets. Theme dinners twice weekly. (Twin to Don Emiliano restaurant.)
La Piazza – Italian restaurant. Dinners featuring meats and chicken sliced at the table. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts for men.
Sample dinner menu for Nayarit
Salad:
- Avocado with beet dressing
Soup:
- Cream of asparagus
Main courses:
- Veal sweetbreads
- Chicken breast
- Spanish sausage
- Pork tenderloin
- Beef sirloin
Desserts:
- Assorted
La Botana – Casual, open-air, beachfront grill with fountain courtyards. Continental breakfast. Lunch buffet featuring grilled foods, burgers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and quesadillas. Steakhouse-style dinner buffet featuring grilled meats, fish, and chicken. Reservations required.
El Pancho and El Villa – Twin open-air bars with wood ceilings, red-tile roofs located in resort’s central plaza. Open evenings during and after shows in theater adjacent to plaza.
La Cantina – Mexican-style open-air lobby bar/lounge with wood-beam ceiling. Open mid-morning to late night. Live music three nights weekly.
Gran Dragon – Asian cuisine. Reservations required.
Bahia Banderas – Swim-up bar.
Entertainment
Activities include:
- Nightly entertainment featuring music/dance shows
- Dancing in air-conditioned disco (three evenings weekly for children, late nights daily for adults)
- Stretching classes
- Spanish lessons
- Dance lessons
- Bingo
- Crazy games
- Pool aerobics
- Beach volleyball
- Beach soccer
Nearby Things to Do
The resort’s 150-meter (164-yard) section of the mile-long beach extending along Banderas Bay’s north shore is dotted with palm trees. The resort supplies beach towels, loungers, boogie boards, kayaks, windsurfers, pedal boats, Hobie Cat sailboats, and snorkeling gear. For surcharges, independent operators offer horseback riding, personal watercraft, banana-boat rides, and parasailing on the beach, and scuba-diving instruction in the pool.
Land sports at this Nuevo Vallarta resort include rifle shooting, croquet, bocce, horseshoes, beach soccer, and volleyball.
Flamingos golf course 1 mile (1.5 kilometer) away provides discounts to resort guests. El Tigre golf course is 2.75 miles (4.5 kilometers) away, and Mayan Palace golf course 3 miles (5 kilometers).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Volleyball on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Fitness classes on site
- Parasailing on site
- Playground on site
- Sailing on site
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
Spa Services
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Visa, Mastercard.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Pets
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.
Fees
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: MXN 180 per night (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
This Resort has other names
- Riu Jalisco
- Riu Jalisco All Inclusive
- Riu Jalisco All Inclusive Nuevo Vallarta
- Riu Jalisco Nuevo Vallarta
- Club hotel Riu Jalisco Hotel
- Club hotel Riu Jalisco Riviera Nayarit
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FAQ
- What is the safest part of Puerto Vallarta to stay in?
The Marina and the Romantic Zone are considered some of the safest areas to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Both areas are popular among tourists and offer a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. The Marina is known for its upscale atmosphere, luxury resorts, and high-end shops and restaurants. It has a very secure, controlled environment with 24/7 security personnel. The Romantic Zone offers a more authentic Mexican experience with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and a vibrant mix of galleries, cafes, and bars. As a central tourist area, it also has a strong police presence and is considered very safe.
- Where do locals go in Puerto Vallarta?
Locals in Puerto Vallarta enjoy spending time at the city’s beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and lively local markets. Popular beach spots include Playa de Oro, Playa Las Animas, and Playa Camarones for their soft sand and calm waters. Many locals visit the Vallarta Botanical Gardens to enjoy the lush vegetation and hiking trails. They also frequent authentic local food venues like Birrieria las 3 Regiones taco stand, cafes like Cafecito Vallarta, and neighborhood bars like La Cerveceria Union. The downtown Lazaro Cardenas market is a favorite for produce, spices, crafts.
- Is Downtown Puerto Vallarta nice?
Yes, downtown Puerto Vallarta is an exceptionally nice and popular area, celebrated for its vibrant mix of historic Mexican charm and a lively beach town atmosphere. It features a picturesque historic center with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and the iconic Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. The downtown seamlessly blends into the scenic Malecón, a beautiful oceanfront boardwalk lined with fascinating sculptures, shops, and restaurants, making it perfect for strolling and enjoying the stunning ocean views.
The area offers an excellent variety of dining, from upscale restaurants to authentic street food, along with fantastic shopping in boutiques and art galleries. Adjacent to the main center is the popular Zona Romántica (Romantic Zone), known for its trendy vibe and energetic nightlife. The entire downtown is considered safe and is very walkable, allowing visitors to easily explore its captivating blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty on foot.
Tip: For an unforgettable experience, head down to the Malecón or any beachfront spot about 30 minutes before the scheduled sundown to watch the spectacular sunset over the bay.
- What is considered old town in Puerto Vallarta?
Old Town, also known as the Romantic Zone or Zona Romántica, is considered the historic heart of Puerto Vallarta. It is characterized by its picturesque cobblestone streets, classic whitewashed buildings, red-tiled roofs, and a lively mix of shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay, Old Town has a traditional Mexican village charm with its colonial architecture and slower pace compared to the rest of Puerto Vallarta. Its romantic ambience comes from the area’s natural beauty, outdoor cafes, and charming boutique hotels. Old Town offers visitors a taste of an authentic Mexican neighborhood.
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