09/08/2026
🌴 MY HONEST REVIEW: RIU PALACE PACIFICO 🌴
Now that I’m home from my stay at Hotel RIU Palace Pacifico, I think it’s only fair that I give you my honest take…
I’d go back. And I’d happily send my clients here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I stayed in the Elite Club, which definitely took the experience up a notch. I had private check-in with a welcome drink, access to the beautiful Elite Club Lounge, and an exclusive Elite Club restaurant. Those little extras made the stay feel a bit more special without taking away from the relaxed, all-inclusive vibe.
And let’s talk FOOD. 😂 There are SO many options — the buffet, tacos by the pool, the lobby coffee café (hello, caffeine ☕️), and specialty restaurants serving Italian, Asian, Mexican, steakhouse and Mediterranean dishes. I tried a LOT of it, and honestly? I didn’t have a bad meal. And the drinks weren’t bad either. 😉🍹
The staff were fantastic — friendly, attentive and genuinely seemed to care about the guest experience. Housekeeping deserves a special shoutout, too. I loved the thoughtful little touches at turndown each evening, and the entire resort was consistently kept clean.
The entertainment was another pleasant surprise. The performers were incredibly talented, and that Michael Jackson Live show? Y’all… for a minute I really thought Michael himself had come back. 😂🕺
And if sitting by the pool or beach all day isn’t your thing, RIU keeps the activity calendar BUSY. During my stay I had the opportunity to participate in morning yoga, water aerobics, a mixology class AND a Mexican cooking class. There was always something going on.
So, after experiencing the resort firsthand — not just reading about it in a brochure — my verdict is:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS from me!
But don’t just take my word for it! 😉 Check out some recent reviews from fellow travelers on TripAdvisor, too. Hotel RIU Palace Pacifico currently has 4.4/5 from more than 7,500 reviews and is a 2026 Travelers’ Choice property.
And if you’re thinking, “Okay Caryn, but would YOU book this for me?”
Yep. That’s exactly why I go on these trips. I want to experience these resorts myself so I can give you the real scoop — what I loved, what I’d recommend, and which room or experience might be the best fit for YOU.
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📸: TripAdvisor