Hotel Promotions
Up to $500 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $500 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Wedding Services, Rental Car, and Photography.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: 
Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 14 Dec 2023 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2023 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Up to $630 in Resort Credits.
Guests will receive up to $630 in coupons per room towards the purchase of Spa Services, Scuba Diving, Wedding Services, Rental Car, and Photography.  Additional details will be provided upon check-in at the hotel.

Important Information: 
Guests will receive coupons at check-in.  The total of credits is per room for guests 21 and older.  Resort credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable, and cannot be used on future stays.  Resort credits can be used as a discount only for selected services.  Credits cannot be exchanged for cash.  Promotion is subject to availability and can change without notice.  Restrictions may apply.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 14 Dec 2023 to 22 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2023 to 23 Dec 2025
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Honeymoon Inclusions.
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive 
- Surprise welcome gift in the room
- Small bottle of Tequila
- King Bed ( subject to availability)
- Late Check out (subject to availability at time of departure)
Complimentary upgrade to next available room category ( subject to availability and upon request)
- $35 Spa Credit for a selected service in "Specials for couples" category (120 min)

To receive this offer, just enter "HONEYMOON" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call our Customer Care Center and we will be happy to make the notation for you.

Important Information:  Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in. Emission date of less than 90 days
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 27 Jun 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Exchange Privileges
Guests staying at  Riu Jalisco have access to all bars, and access to lunch and snacks at select restaurants at Riu Vallarta.


Important Information:  Restrictions apply and Transportation available but not included.  Consult hotel upon arrival for more information.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Feb 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 28 Feb 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
The all-inclusive program includes the following amenities:
All meals and snacks
Breakfast: •Full American breakfast buffet and live cooking stations
Lunch: •Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations •Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts
Dinner ("Don Emiliano" restaurant): •Buffets and live cooking stations •Special evenings: themed buffets (three times a week)
Optional dining:
•"Doña Adelita" Mexican restaurant (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
•"Gran Dragón" Asian restaurant (buffet)
•"La Piazza" Italian restaurant (main course with table service; buffet starters and dessert)
•"La Botana" steakhouse (à la carte)
Snacks 24 hours a day
Beverages:
•Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
•Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser

In-room safe
Sports and activities:
•Gym, steam bath, whirlpool bath
•Beach-volleyball court
•Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (six times a week)
•Small catamaran, kayaking and snorkelling equipment
Entertainment:
•Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)
•Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
•Riu evening programme, shows or live music (daily)
•"Riu Get Together Party", theme parties for guests of all Riu hotels in Riviera Nayarit, once a week
Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque and drinks (open every night)
All accommodation, taxes and tips included

All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 28 Jun 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
Travel Dates: 24 Dec 2022 to 23 Dec 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Don Emiliano

    Offers buffet-style dining and show cooking. Theme dinners served twice a week.

  • Dona Adelita

    Offers buffet-style dinning featuring 'on the spot' cooking. Open for Lunch and dinner with theme buffets twice a week.

  • Gran Dragon
    Asian cuisine, open for dinner only.
  • La Botana

    Beach restaurant offering continental breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day and a grill steakhouse for dinner in the evenings.

  • La Piazza
    Offers Italian cuisine dining in the evening
  • Various Lounges/Bars

    - La Cantina - lobby bar
    - Sports bar
    - Pancho - pavilion bar
    - Villa - pavilion bar
    - Bahia Banderas - poolside bar

  • Various Restaurants
    Some restaurants may operate on select schedules and expect appropriate dress. Consult hotel upon arrival.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting,Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Babysitting, Offsite†
  • Baggage hold
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals†
  • Business services†
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Water sports†

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is one children's pool on site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Kids will enjoy different activities such as drawing, watching movies, making theater plays, games, etc., plus, there's a fun playground. 
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    There are two outdoor hot tubs. 
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Jet ski
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Table tennis
    Shuffleboard
    French bowls
    Airgun shooting
    Volleyball
    Windsurfing
    Catamaran
    Kayaking
    Body boarding
    One introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
  • Pool
    There are 2 swimming pools onsite with swim-up bars. 
  • Sauna
  • Spa †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †

    A golf course is located within 5 miles of the hotel. 

On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Access to weekly theme parties for everyone
  • On-site Entertainment
    Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

    Nightly entertainment including live music and Riu theme shows.

    Complimentary entrance to Pacha night club and drinks (open six nights a week)

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_3.5 7117 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good stay

    Food was really good, room was standard and staff were nice. For the price point we paid, it stood the value. Big beach, endless walking if that’s your thing. Resort is large, lots of walking fr room to pool and its due for a renovation but still nice. Access to neighbouring RIU Vallarta for lunch and drinks. Pool there is awesome for adults. Infinity pool with view of ocean. We walked over a lot!

    May 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Birthday trip

    We arrived at 11am. Check in wasn’t until 3pm. We were able to get wristbands to get lunch and use the amenities. At 3 the room was ready, they sent a text to get keys.room was clean. The whole facility was clean, food was good. Italian was our favorite dinner. The neon party was fun. Great 3 day stay.

    May 17, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Family Destination

    Had a great time with our kids and our parents. Lots of entertainment so it was easy to find things everyone loved to do. Hoping to visit again!

    May 15, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Perfect for a getaway

    No complaints at all, good variety of food, lots of activities or if you just want to relax. Close to the beach.

    May 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another great trip for our family!!!!!!

    The resort was great (as always), Jalisco has charm, the food is good and very consistent. But, what makes the resort memorable is the staff, we have now visited enough times that we recognize many long term staff throughout the resort which adds to the family spirit for Riu Jalisco. Of special note is Esaul (Front Desk) and Jackie (Italian Restaurant). They both went above and beyond to make our family trip memorable. They should be commended for their efforts!!

    May 09, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
  • AdvisoryPlease note when booking a 2 Bedroom Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children between ages 2-12. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 2 Adults and only 1 child.
  • AdvisoryWe are excited to announce the renovation of RIU Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit. The renovation will start on August 18th, 2025, and the hotel will reopen on December 20th, 2025. we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

    Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together,  Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.

    Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfers to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
  • Early Departure Policy
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319