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"We enjoyed our stay at the RIU hotel "

"Restaurants very good, even buffet."

"The hotel is beautiful and located on a perfect beachfront. The lead up is a 'no-eggs-allowed' cobblestone drive. Room: We booked a ground level beachfront with a yard, plunge pool, deck chairs umbrella, fire pit with seating with access to the adult pool and beach. Room was large and clean, but not ready for our party. More later. The shower/bathtub is fully enclosed and has floor to ceiling glass facing outside, with a remote controlled privacy blind, and same (with door) on the inside. This does not offer privacy on the inside but families may not care. Plunge pool was fun for a day, but not fun alone (sulk). Toilet is separate and door closes fully. Food: The 3 restaurants had decent (if pricey) food and the gem of the three was the Spice Market (try the samosas and catch of the day). While the food was good, for the cost, only Spice Market was worth it and it would have been cheaper to rent a car and drive to town (Bucerias, Sayulitas, Puerto Vallarta) to eat. Staff: Hotel staff were wonderful and helpful without being obsequious. Always the highlight of a stay for me. Back to room: We booked a month in advance for a party of three. Two adults, one child. We get to our room and no sleeping arrangements had been made for our child. It took over 90 minutes to sort out, with the staff on duty telling us we would have to pay extra for a bed... When we were in the room... After check-in... With a one month lead time. It was sorted out eventually."

"I took a late spring break trip with my 2, 17 year old sons and their best friend. We had an amazing trip. Lots of room to wander, always an open pool chair. This is our second Riu stay and I look forward to our third. Fresh food, friendly staff and so clean. "

"Nice pools and clean rooms! Staff was friendly"

"Excellent and gorgeous all the way around. Quick walk to the gondola and straight to the beach. The whole resort was fabulous. The only thing I didn't like was no balcony, and there was an exhaust fan running all day in the room in the little kitchen area. Otherwise, I will be back again for sure."