Went to Riu Santa Fe w/ family (extended family).

The hotel was great and the food was pretty good too...

The kids-club was great to have our oldest there for a few hrs. He liked/enjoyed the area.

They weren't very accommodating to the Seniors (our parents). Got a complete run-around for wheelchairs, even though I'd requested it (multiple times) well before our stay. Just took our parents ALOT longer to get to/from our rooms.

The rooms were designated well away from the main hotel amenities.

The cleaning crew actually stole some money from my parents. I understand we're partly to blame for not utilizing the safe but lessons learned.

Didn't understand the restaurant reservations as they ONLY served buffet style for reserved restaurants. We were actually expecting to be served. I think restarant reservations at all-inclusives are overrated. Think about it, we're guests. Just let us enjoy our stay w/o restrictions !!!

Breakfast was really good. The buffet was family/kid-friendly. They has nachos, pizzas and other favorites. Except for the reserved restaurants and no wheelchairs, service was great.

We just returned from our 7 night stay at the Riu Santa Fe. We booked 2 weeks beforehand and got a great deal! I almost booked through the Riu website but it wasn't working so I tried Funjet and got an even better price.
There were some good and some bad about this hotel but overall we really enjoyed it.
First off, it is a must that you get reservations for the Steak restaurant! I was totally shocked at how amazing the steak was. We actually were able to get in twice and I ordered the top sirloin both times and it was delicious! My friend had the ribs and enjoyed them (but we heard from someone else when they got it they were very fatty) and another friend got the rib eye which was also excellent.
The asian restaurant was also very good. It is buffet style but definitely a good change from the other buffets.
The Italian restaurant was OK. I had the risotto which was good but others in my party had the fillet and weren't that impressed.
The general dinner buffet (in La Baja) was decent. They had a good selection.
They say they offer 24 hour snacks. They do. They aren't great at all. They can be found in the sports bar and are hours old cold hamburgers (which you can warm up in a microwave).

Our room was very clean. The only problem is that we were in building 2 on the 3rd floor (which is technically the fourth floor) with no elevator. Apparently only building 7 has elevators. Gets a little tiring having to go up and down.
The beds (as with most I have experienced at hotels in Mexico) are very hard. No pillow-top mattresses in site!

The weather at this time was perfect. It did get cold the last 2 nights we were there. Luckily I had jeans and a hoodie that I wore coming in from Chicago! I asked our Funjet rep and he said that it isn't typically that cold this time of the year but to be safe right now....bring something warm!

We tried the flipping of the wristbands thing and snuck into the palace. We were able to get a round pretty good but then were caught at one of the bars. Apparently they are getting wise to this.

Overall, I would say this is a great place for the price. The beach and pools are very beautiful. It is very clean. The middle pool (not the one facing the ocean) is quieter which I enjoyed. I would say this is a good place to stay!

We read reviews before we went and I must say some people obviously just like to complain. We arrived at about 12:30 and immediately got our rooms, we did choose to take care of our own luggage to make sure it got to our room when we did. Some others in our group didn't and they did have a bit of a wait. Everything is very clean (the staff is cleaning all the time) and everyone is extremely friendly. The food is what to be expected in an all inclusive buffet (better than our last vacation). If you want a great meal go downtown Cabo, there are several restaurants to choose from - we ate at Alexander's and Lorenzilla's, both were excellent but Alexander's is less expensive. It really does get quite cool in the evening - I had to buy a jacket. The pools are cold but refreshing. All in all we had a terrific time and I would return there tomorrow if I could.

I've just returned from my trip to Cabo San Lucas and what a fantastic time I had. I'm a 29 year old professional woman and I traveled to Cabo for relaxation and rejuvenation. Although I was traveling alone, I met some really awesome people and had a blast.

When I first booked my trip, I was a bit apprehensive about the Riu Santa Fe because the price was "too good to be true" and I kept wondering what the catch was. However, when I pulled up to the hotel, all of my worries subsided. I was immediately impressed with the beauty of the property, the exemplary customer service, and the frlendliness of the guests.

I stayed in a king standard room, and it was very clean upon check in. I was a bit surprised that it didn't have carpet, but I loved the room nonetheless.

As far as restaurants go, you have to make reservations...so be sure to get there early enough to get a number. (I chose the mexican and the steakhouse for dinner) Both are great choices, but the steakhouse fills up quickly. The other two restaurants serve Asian and Italian food.

Breakfast was amazing!!!! (btw, you are able to go between the Riu Palace and the Santa Fe to eat) It's right next door.

While there's a beach at the hotel, we weren't allowed to go in. (The waves were too rough). However, there are enough pools and swimup bars to cool you down. I personally enjoyed lounging near the beach on a lounge chair.

The Renovaspa was INCREDIBLE! I scheduled a stress cure massage, and Petra (my massage therapist) was amazing.

I also took the Los Cabos City Tour. Its $47.00 and it lasts about 4.5 hours. Our tour guide was Rafael, and he's great...so if touring the city is your thing...Sign up for the Los Cabos City Tour.

The nightlife was amazing. While you will hear talk about Cabo Wabo...it was Squid Roe that I found to be the most attended and most fun.

I could go on and on about the Riu Santa Fe...Just know that you'll enjoy yourself and find that the amenities and customer service is worth every penny spent.