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Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca

Riu Playa Blanca Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars

Playa Blanca, Panama

Transfer

6 minutes

From (RIH) airport

573 rooms in the hotel

573

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

4 restaurants at the hotel

4

Restaurants*

5 bars at the hotel

5

Bars*


Description

Located on a large beach, the Riu Playa Blanca offers incredible tropical getaways in beautiful Panama. Admire breathtaking panoramic views from the hotel's palm-fringed pools, or relax on a lounge chair on Playa Blanca beach. Rio Hato Airport is conveniently located near the hotel.


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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

355
179
31
8
4

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
73%

Entertainment

10 / 10
100
9 / 10
68
8 / 10
141
7 / 10
88
6 / 10
48
5 / 10
54
4 / 10
18
3 / 10
18
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
13
Overall look
84%

Overall look

10 / 10
158
9 / 10
158
8 / 10
155
7 / 10
52
6 / 10
17
5 / 10
18
4 / 10
7
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
85%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
194
9 / 10
156
8 / 10
127
7 / 10
43
6 / 10
15
5 / 10
24
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
84%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
193
9 / 10
139
8 / 10
120
7 / 10
60
6 / 10
19
5 / 10
19
4 / 10
9
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
4
Room
81%

Room

10 / 10
149
9 / 10
133
8 / 10
119
7 / 10
83
6 / 10
28
5 / 10
26
4 / 10
13
3 / 10
11
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
4
Staff
88%

Staff

10 / 10
266
9 / 10
141
8 / 10
86
7 / 10
38
6 / 10
19
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
4
Pool(s)
83%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
175
9 / 10
128
8 / 10
132
7 / 10
60
6 / 10
21
5 / 10
24
4 / 10
14
3 / 10
6
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Beach
65%

Beach

10 / 10
59
9 / 10
78
8 / 10
94
7 / 10
90
6 / 10
73
5 / 10
70
4 / 10
28
3 / 10
26
2 / 10
29
1 / 10
18
0 / 10
9
Cleanliness
89%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
276
9 / 10
141
8 / 10
87
7 / 10
29
6 / 10
11
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
7
Restaurant(s)
80%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
145
9 / 10
120
8 / 10
130
7 / 10
74
6 / 10
37
5 / 10
26
4 / 10
14
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
11

Résumé des avis

The overall cleanliness of the property and the rooms is highly praised, as is the friendliness and excellent service of the staff. The food, particularly at the buffet, is considered excellent and varied. Furthermore, the beautiful, clean swimming pools offer activities, all under a warm and sunny climate, with convenient proximity to the airport. However, the beach is sometimes criticized for its condition, with comments regarding the sand, the water, and the occasional presence of marine life, making it less suitable for swimming.

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Reviews

Chantale T.

Friends travel, November 1, 2026
95%
Wonderful and easy to access!
Merveilleux et facile d’accès!

Superb hotel! Warm and quick welcome. Rooms were always tidy and clean. The buffet, restaurants, bars, and shows are all close together. The pools, bar, and beach are also within easy walking distance. Lots and lots of entertainment (for children and adults), and a special shout-out to Anette and Nelson; they have such energy! Some of them also participate in the evening shows for children and adults (dancing, karaoke, etc.). The food is very good, except for a bit too much salt on the pasta. Yes, I will definitely return; we had a wonderful week with sunshine and warmth 7 days a week (no rain at all) 😎

Superbe hôtel! Bel accueil et rapide. Chambre toujours bien ranger et propre. Le buffet, les restaurants, bars et spectacles; tous près l’un de l’autre. Les piscines, le bar et la plage pas besoin de marcher longtemps pour y arriver également . Beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup d’animation (enfants et adultes)et bravo spéciale à Anette et Nelson; qu’elle énergie ils ont! Certains participent également au spectacle en soirée pour enfants et adultes (danses, karaoké…)
Pour la nourriture c’est très bien sauf un peu trop de sel sur les pâtes.
Oui je retournerai à cet endroit; on a passé une très belle semaine avec soleil et chaleur 7/7(aucune pluie)😎

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
9/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Eugenia I.

Spouse travel, October 26, 2026
65%
A three-and-a-half-star hotel (3.5 stars), not a five-star.
Déçu de ce Riu

3.5 star hotel, not 5 stars

hôtel 3,5 étoiles ,pas 5 étoiles

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Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
4/10
Room
6/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
4/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
6/10

Karl L.

Friends travel, October 26, 2026
40%
Hotel with major damage and not 100% functional
Hotel avec des bris majeur et non fonctionnelle à 100%

Before our departure, due to the earthquake that struck Panama, we repeatedly tried to be relocated. We were told that the hotel was safe and nothing was damaged except for some flowerbeds on the resort grounds, that the hotel was 100% functional, and therefore there was no reason to relocate us. Upon our arrival, all six floors had major cracks. The first three floors were closed due to extensive damage, with debris and concrete and plaster dust everywhere. Outside, in the corners of the building, there were enormous cracks that didn't give the impression of being safe. From our floor, we could see huge pieces of concrete on the lobby roof that had fallen from the exterior wall. Only a third of the à la carte restaurants were open night after night. Not a very relaxing vacation.

Avant notre départ, du au tremblement de terre que le panama a été victime, nous avons à plusieurs reprises tenté de nous faire relocaliser à un autre endroit. Nous avons eu comme réponse, que l'hotel était sécuritaire et rien n'etait endommagé sauf quelque plate bande sur le resort, que l'hotel était 100% fonctionnelle donc qu'il n'y avait pas de raison de nous relocaliser. À notre arrivée, les 6 étages avaient des fissures majeurs. les 3 premieres étages fermé du a des bris majeurs, des débris et de la poussière de béton et de plâtre partout. À l'exterieur, dans les coins du bâtiment, il y avait d'énorme fissure qui ne donnait pas l'impression d'être en sécurité. Sur notre étage, nous avions vu sur le toit du lobby ou nous pouvions y apercevoir d'énormes morceaux de bétons qui était tombé du mur extérieur. Les restaurants à la carte seulement 1/3 d'ouvert soir après soir.

Pas très relaxant comme vacance.

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Entertainment
0/10
Overall look
4/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
4/10
Staff
6/10
Pool(s)
5/10
Beach
6/10
Cleanliness
0/10
Restaurant(s)
0/10

Daissy johanna R.

Spouse travel, October 25, 2026
40%
Lack of empathy
Manque d'empathie

My husband suffered a broken tibia and received no cooperation from his staff.

Restaurants avec le même menu. Pas des options.

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Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
6/10
Bar(s)
1/10
Buffet(s)
1/10
Room
5/10
Staff
7/10
Pool(s)
3/10
Beach
2/10
Cleanliness
7/10
Restaurant(s)
2/10

Bianca M.

Family travel, October 14, 2026
80%
GOOD
Bien

Beautiful place, I recommend it

Belle endroit, je recommande

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
8/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

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