About

Near Farallon Beach

With a stay at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Farallon Beach and a 3-minute drive from Santa Clara Beach. This all-inclusive property is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Playa Blanca and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Farallon Island.

Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and a waterslide. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Balboa, one of the property's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this property consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 573 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Farallon Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Clara Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Playa Blanca - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Farallon Island - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Parroquia Santiago Apóstol de Río Hato - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Buenaventura Marina - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Playa El Palmar - 25.7 km / 16 mi
Coronado Mall - 35.9 km / 22.3 mi
8 de Diciembre Park - 36.8 km / 22.8 mi
Teta Beach - 37.9 km / 23.6 mi
Penonomena History and Tradition Museum - 38.3 km / 23.8 mi
Coronado Beach - 40.1 km / 24.9 mi
Playa Malibú - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
APROVACA The Orchid Center - 48.8 km / 30.3 mi
Sunday Market - 49.1 km / 30.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 139.7 km / 86.8 mi
Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The preferred airport for Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive is Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY).

Amenities

Gift shops or newsstand
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Shopping on site
Pool umbrellas
Nightclub
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference space size (meters) - 157
Television in common areas
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 5
Designated smoking areas
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Well-lit path to entrance
Number of swim-up bars - 1
Garden
In-room accessibility
Wedding services
Tours/ticket assistance
Accessible bathroom
Beach towels
Free buffet breakfast
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Grocery/convenience store
Porter/bellhop
Billiards or pool table
Children's club
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 4
Daily
Coffee/tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Elevator
Free self parking
Conference space
Waterslide
Free pool cabanas
Computer station
Beach sun loungers
Terrace
Pool sun loungers
Concierge services

Guest Reviews

Check in and important information

Check In

3:00 PM

Check Out

11:00 AM

Instructions

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Policies

Know Before You Go

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.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray.
Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).