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Hotel Riu Santa Fe

3.5 of 5
Camino Viejo a San Jose, Cabo San Lucas 23410, Mexico
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Vancouver, BC
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We visited the Santa Fe from May 3 - 10. Overall, we had a good trip - especially for the $900 each that we paid. We found the rooms and resort very clean and the staff very friendly. We were in building 5 facing the Palace so we didn't have any sound issues from on the grounds and, surprisingly, there... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My fiance and I just returned from our vacation at Riu Santa Fe in Los Cabos and had a great time! It's unfortunate some people had negative experiences but, our experience was AMAZING! We had a great time and the hotel was really great! Overview: - Hotel was extremely clean. The grounds were well maintained and beautiful - the staff... More

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Harrison, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I spent May 6 - 10th at the Riu and it was not long enough! I found it to be the perfect mix of relaxation and a fun, party type atmosphere. I spent a long time reading reviews on this site before booking as it was our first trip to Cabo and although I agree with quite a few of... More

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Escondido, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Very disappointed. Too noisy. Drinks watered down. Bad food, terrible buffet. Bad service in front desk. we arrived to the hotel at 10:00 pm. We ask for the all inclusive 24 hours, and there wasn't food, only some bad hotdogs. Then we went to our room. and the bathroom wasn't clean. we call to front desk like 4 times to... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I could not wait to get home and write my review about the Riu Santa Fe! Please do not trust the negative reviews!!!!!! We stayed here from May 11, 2013-May 18, 2013 and had a fabulous time. We booked our trip almost a year in advance and I was super nervous about staying here because of the negativity. Boy, are... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Just returned from a week at Riu Santa Fe. I have spent 3 other weeks in Cabo and must admit the Riu is the cleanest resort I have been to. Great Food at the Buffets, A La Carte Restaurants are Average as I do not like the set meal plan. Fantastic room in building 5. Great canned Dos Equis re-stocked... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This hotel is All inclusive. Pros and cons. The hotel is very clean, nicely kept rooms and grounds. Did have daily little roaches visiting, but room was very nice other than that. Reception staff weren't very helpful. Daily entertainment staff were excellent Food -is mainly buffet style. Main restaurant food was good with wide choice of different things to eat... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Surprised my husband for 50th bday with this trip. I booked it thru Expedia and had great concierge service thru Expedia as well as Grey Line. We booked the ocean front suite and was worth every penny!! resort is clean, HUGE, and Spring Break on Steroids!! All the employees thru out the resort were helpful and nice. Really no complaints... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Theater shows were spectacular, room care and cleanlinessess were excellent. Grounds well kept. However...restaurant attention mediocre (buffets). Didn't attempt reservations because lines were very long and was told almost impossible. Drinks watered down. Also, the Entertainment team, aside from exaggerating gift prizes (like offering houses and a million dollars for winning) seemed bias during activities (guys would only prompt gals).... More

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New York City, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

the hotel is very nice, the views itself it is worth the stay, however BE VERY AWARE, and based on other reviews I read recently about this hotel I have to say that yes it does gets crazy, because it does caters to the young people from the west coast, that within 2 hours flight they are in "party central"... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Very good(107)
  • Infinity pool(104)
  • Great time(99)
  • Water taxi(87)
  • Ocean views(64)
  • Sports bar(56)
  • Lover beach(51)
  • Steak house(50)
  • Entertainment staff(35)
  • Spring Break(30)

Additional Information about Hotel Riu Santa Fe

Address: Camino Viejo a San Jose, Cabo San Lucas 23410, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Baja California > Baja California Sur > Los Cabos > Cabo San Lucas
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#15 Top resorts Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
#21 On the Beach Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
#22 Romantic Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
#27 Family Hotels in Cabo San Lucas
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Located in the southern Baja California peninsula, 4.5 km/2.8 miles from Cabo San Lucas * Opened winter 2007/8 * 1-story main building and 3-story and 4-story annexes * On the beachfront * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 3.5 km/2.2 miles from downtown Cabo San Lucas * 40 km/25 miles from the airport * 500 m/1650 ft from a bus stop ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Riu Santa Fe
Riu Santa Fe Cabo San Lucas
Riu Santa Fe Los Cabos
Riu Sante Fe
Riu Santa Fe Cabo
Hotel Riu Santa Fe Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos

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