RIU Hotels & Resorts
Reviews and Complaints

Hi I've just returned from a 10 night stay at the riu funana with my family we arrived on the 06/08/17 and having already stayed at riu hotels (riu tequila riu Vallarta )i was expecting a mini bar in r room with water soft drinks and local beers but we only had water in r rooms and on a couple of occasions I had to fone reception to request some bottles to be sent we were staying in rooms 8032/8048/8049 and my father in law was moved to 8114 after 5 days because of illness the whole family was subject to stomach cramps diarrhoea and vomiting I myself am still suffering with diarrhoea 2 days after arriving home when we spoke to the manager of the hotel after a week of illness we were informed we should of been staying at the riu palace which was the funana before it was renovated the dining room staff were not making people use the hand sanitizer until the illness had got a grip on the hotel the cleanliness was disgusting the waiters wer wiping the tables with dirty cloths and not using any cleaning solutions the sun loungers around the pools were dirty but the day before we left the staff started cleaning these the hotel is advertised on the Thomson holiday site as having a beach/beach bar (these are at the riu palace ) the images do not resemble the accomadation we stayed at I am totally disgusted I will be very reluctant to book any riu hotel for my future holidays I work hard to earn my money to book my holidays and therefore expect value for money and this holiday was far from that especially after being told by the manager we should of been in the palace we returned to the uk on the 17/08/17I would like to have some feedback to this complaint thank you JAMES WILLIAMS

Hi, me and my family have recently returned from a two week stay in Cape Verde at the Riu Toureg hotel. On my second day I slipped and thought I'd broken my arm. The onsite doctor you have there took me to the local clinic for an X-ray (unassisted). On return to the hotel the doctor looked at the X-ray and said I had broken my arm, stuck a needle in my backside for swelling and put a cast on me. (Arm) On return to England I went straight to the local hospital where I was told I had broken my shoulder in 3 places.
I find this totally unacceptable especially being charged 500 euros for the privilege.
My partner and I are booked into the Riu plaza n time square for Christmas this year and if I'm honest I feel aggrieved at paying any more money to you for another stay. I'd like to know your thoughts on this please.

We stayed at the Riu Santa Fe in Cabo San Lucas for a wedding in mid July. While there (we had over 60 people staying at the resort), several of us had items stolen from our rooms. For me specifically, I had $60 and a necklace stolen, and several employees in your entertainment department asked me and some of my friends to go to some bars in downtown Cabo San Lucas with them.

> > Dear Rui, > > Im writing your corporate office because I have allowed one of your hotels in Costa Rica the Palace to reach me back. I stayed at your hotel from July 18-23 this year for my wedding. I had some problems with your staff not to mention this was the first time I have every stayed with your hotel. When I go out of the USA I normally stay with the Dreams resort always treated great and a friend referred me to your hotel and she was surprised too with the problems. > > When I arrived on Tuesday July 18 to check in my wedding package included a room upgrade I had to mention it to your staff wasnt already setup. For my wedding I had a total of 8 rooms booked. Some of my guest had problems with the liquor cabinet not being clean and at least 4 bathrooms had no mat in the shower. My mother and myself in 2 different rooms fell in the shower. I inform housekeeping about the mat in my shower never received one just got tried of asking. My mother did get mat in her bathroom but the rest of her vacation she was sore from the fall. Now the other problem with my room the balcony didn't have a screen and the door didn't close all the way without you slamming it tight. My room was 3040. My wife did a trial run with makeup and the staff stated they have no African American shade of makeup. She was upset because when she spoke with the wedding planner she insured her that your staff do all ethnic groups not true. Glad my wife had guests on our trip that was able to help with makeup for our wedding day on July 20, 2017. > > My wedding day starter off great with the ceremony at 5pm on the rooftop . My dinner was in the steak house but they didn't put the shades down so the bugs was a problem first after the shades was put down 45 minutes later. Some guest meals was not cooked properly and had to be sent back and it took more then 20 minutes to return . My reception was at the coconut bar we chosen the L shape table setting for our guest. The table was set up by water and on the diagram it doesn't show water. Whoever setup the tables up you couldn't walk around a chair to get to another chair my brother fell in water on his face. The wedding planner was there when it happen and never received towels to dry him off and my guest ask for towels they never came. The sad part my guest didn't want me and my bride to know there was a problem for our special day. My brother fell before me and my bride was introduced in our reception. The manger Benny Santos was on the evening of July 20, 2017 was not helpful at all he didn't even offer my brother Maurice Ware a wheelchair. Also your staff didn't even offer medical assistance to him even if your hotel didn't offer any they still didn't give him a number to get his own assistance. The manager that evening took a report and never got back to my brother or even call his room to check on him. Not to mention my brother stayed at your hotel from July 17-24 and he did a couple spa spent over $300 also he went to the hot springs and spend well over $400 in your casino . He was treated so poorly on July 20 after he fell . We was planning as a wedding party to do an excursion couldn't because he barely could walk and was sore. On July 21, 2017 on our way to breakfast as a group me, wife, brother and sister in law stop at your front desk to get an update of last night accident we was inform the wedding planner Susan would be in after 10am. After breakfast my brother went to his room and there was a note slide under the door from the wedding planner to check on him but when we tried to call her before 1pm she was gone for the weekend. I'm upset because after we spoke with the front desk it seem a note was slide under the door and the staff knew we went to breakfast she was avoiding him just sad with the treatment. After I heard about the note and Susan was gone I request for corporate address the front desk agent couldn't provide me with the information and I requested the morning manager his name was Borja Fernandez. While speaking with the morning manager he first made it seem like he was not aware of the incident the night before when we asked for a copy he stated it was on his desk and read part of the incident not all . I was then upset because he was aware of the problem when he came in the morning and he didn't even call my brother room to check on him or to see if it was resolved. I just feel the staff didn't care and to be honest a great trip for my wedding and honeymoon turn bad because of my problems and then my brother to be hurt didn't help. Once he got back to USA he had a sprained ankle and a bruised hip and a few black and blue marks. My brother his last two day of his trip was limited by being in his room. I just wanted you to know how I was treated me and my guests my first time was not the best and to be honest maybe my last. Being married they say your first year anniversary you supposed to return back where you had your honeymoon but my place was not the best experience in Costa Rica .. Attached is the diagram you will see that one set of chairs have no space but the other chairs have space to walk around the table. Also it states no water on the diagram. > > Sincerely yours, > Room 3040 > Sameerah O'Bryant & Charae Baulkman > > > > > > > >

My wife and I have travled to Aruba twice. We chose this location because they were very good about my wife's food issue.She has Celiac disease, (no wheat products) and was assured that her dinner was safe. It was not, and she spent the night vomiting. There are no medications for this, nor any ways to ease her pain.
I worked in a restaurant for ten years as a line cook, food allergies are not something to be taken lightly.

I hate to be writing such an email but I feel you should know about the horrible experience I had at the Riu Ocho Rios. I am going to outline everything so that you are aware.

• No direction during check in process. Lines everywhere and no staff to properly direct you.
• Wi-Fi was not always available.
• Room safe was a portable lock and key which if lost costs $50. (we lost ours during a beach party and naturally had to pay to get my safe open) When on vacation who is really thinking about securing a big key?)
• No room service to order food before or after everything closed.
• Game room had pool table and several games broken therefore of no use.
• Game room situated next to casino and in bar area (not appropriate for children to be in that environment.
• Staff (most) not pleasant, it seemed as if when asked for something it was a burden.
• No visible security at all. People (locals) would wonder on the premises and used the facilities without bands.
• Sneakers left at pool side were stolen.
• Outlets blew up and damaged my iPhone.
• Air conditioning in the room not working properly.
• Transfer from airport to hotel for my parents broke down and they were stranded on the side of the road in the blistering heat with no water or air conditioning for two hours until another bus picked them up. The driver told my parents that he mentioned the issues with the van with headquarters and they ignored him.
• My mother got assaulted by a gentleman on the check in line, as again no direction from hotel staff.

• On July 29 my nephew and two sons participated in one activity set up by hotel (water polo). This sport was very aggressive and when the hotel staff saw that people were getting aggressive all they kept stating over the microphone was “oh look they are fighting”. This activity should never be allowed to play amongst strangers. It is a contact sport that will eventually and did lead to a very dangerous outcome. My nephew and a female were constantly struggling for the ball. This individual kept slapping, scratching and using foul language towards my nephew. Admittedly so, my nephew called her a name which he should not have which further escalated the issue. The family members of this girl became very aggressive and prompted a fight with my boys. (during this time people are videotaping etc., and no real security on site to help de-escalate the issue). The boyfriend of the girl who slapped and scratched my nephew pulled out a knife on both of my boys with the intent to stab them. He kept saying as his family was holding him back that “they have to die”. Myself and another guest were thrown across the pool floor by this individual as we tried to intervene and separate the parties. My mother almost had a heart attack and was forced to take a valium.

Still no real security was present. Thankfully this gentleman’s family was able to restrain him and I was able to coax my family away from the pool area onto the beach as we were told the police was called and we could not leave the area. While on the beach we had several family members taunt us from the balcony stating the “Jamaica was not for white people etc.”. I approached the hotel manager Mr. Pryce who was witness to this and could not provide my family with a safe haven. I have never felt so vulnerable in my life.

Finally about 2 hours later the police show up and question both parties separately. Meanwhile this hotel manager was pushing the other family to press charges although they had a weapon and we did not.in the end no one pressed charges but all parties involved had to leave the premises. My poor parents were distraught and we were literally left to our own devices to find housing. The hotel did suggest a hotel next door (Executive mammee bay hotel ocho rios) which they stated was nice, as I asked if it was comparable to our current lodgings. I would not let my deceased grandmother spend a night there much less myself and my children.

Luckily, we met a nice gentleman (taxi driver) who took us initially to the Executive (mind you all of this had to come out of my pocket) and stayed with us until we kept calling other hotels to find lodging. At 10:00 p. m., we finally found a hotel Shaw Park Hotel & Spa and paid $550 for us to stay the night. This hotel was a slight upgrade from the Executive but at this point we had no choice. We were all hungry, tired, stressed and frightened. The driver took us to Shaw Park Hotel, stayed with us as we check in, drove us to get dinner and then brought us back to the hotel. Again this expense out of my pocket.

We could not shower in this hotel as it did not have running water and the food presentation left much to be desired (mind you, I am not a picky eater hence my weight). I did not complain because at this point it was pointless. We just wanted to leave Jamaica as soon as possible.

This driver picked us up at noon from our hotel and drove us to the airport as I could not use the transfer we had already paid for. He took us to lunch as again the food at the Shaw Park hotel left much to be desired.

All of these expenses came out of my pocket with no regard for my family and their safety by the Riu resort. This incidence took place early on July 29, 2017 causing us a loss of a day and the amenities we paid for.

This was a nightmare from start to finish. I have never feared for the safety of my family as I did this trip and I am still sick at the thought that one of my children could have gotten killed.

I am not going to let this incident die down as I want the public to know as well as those in charge of this hotel chain. I am contemplating notifying my attorney Joseph DiBenedeto, esq. to file a suit. I want a resoltution to this matter expeditiously.

We stayed at riu ocho rio, jamiaca, July 20-29, 2017. We booked this vacation in April through AAA. We stayed in room 2318. [please note- this was our third room placed in as they were "over-booked" this week; we requested an ocean view in April at time of booking. The first room had tree foliage covering the entire view off the balcony- looking into leaves entirely. The second room was on the fifth floor and had a 3 foot tall concrete wall on the balcony instead of iron railing. We could not sit on balcony to enjoy views due to a concrete wall obstructing the entire view. This third room we were booked into in the evening of our second day of vacation; the view was lovely. We had to pack and keep our bags in storage during the room swap from time of arrival until the end of the second day- a major inconvenience! ] The weather for our week was sunny/dry with little rain. We noticed by day 3 and 4 that there was a musky odor in RM 2318, particularly when we returned to the closed up room after a day of activities . The room smelled of mildew and musky. We could not open the sliding door to air the room out as the air conditioning is wired to turn off when the door is opened. Still trying to find a source, by the day before check out I was aware that it was the smell of mildew in the entire room. This was the third room I was in, we were leaving in a day, so I stayed in Rm 2318. We checked out, traveled home with our luggage and unpacked. The mildew odor was absorbed into newly purchased luggage and clothing! (Some clothing was tossed out and some clothing fabric was able to be repeatedly washed and properly cleaned of the odor.) The luggage is a total loss. The set included one check in bag, one wheeled carry on, an overnight bag, and a smaller personal/cosmetic bag. I am unable to remove the odor from the luggage. I have treated luggage with soap and water, hours of direct sunlight exposure, diluted vinegar spray, frebreeze fabric spray freshener- I cannot reuse luggage set.

A desirable resolution would be a replacement cost for damaged luggage, value $100. Also a one or two night stay at a comparable hotel (no air travel required please)to my home to make up for lost vacation time. This trip was a celebration gift for a milestone birthday for me, and I am unable to afford airfare for a trip further from my home.
I must say, the resort and facilities (outside of the room itself) at riu resort were excellent, entertainment was top-notch, and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this hotel at this time without remedy, for reasons previously mentioned. Thank you for your attention to my concerns.

After staying in the the Riu Reggae Jamaica for two weeks (11th-25th July 2017) we were placed in the Palace (Evening of 25th July 2017) next door due to problems with the aircraft and not being able to depart. We were the first to arrive at the Palace as we took a private taxi to avoid the rush of people that would also be checking in. After explaining the situation to a lady at reception that we had been sent here for the night the male supervisor refused to give us a room as he supposedly had no confirmation. Another couple arrived shortly after at the hotel and explained that they were on the same flight as us and had also been sent to the Palace - The supervisor still refused to give us a room. A group of four people then turned up who were also on our cancelled flight. The supervisor proceed to tell them in front of us that he would allow them to have a room as he knew them and that we were still not allowed one. This really upset me and my mother as we had already been at the airport since the early afternoon and sitting on the plane for over three hours. Considering we were the first to arrive at the hotel and check in, we would expect to receive our room first! We were eventually told we could have a room but were not allowed the keys as it was in the process of being cleaned. They advised us to get something to eat and then return back to collect the room keys. After returning to reception to collect the keys we were told that the room was still not available although many others on the same flight who arrived after us all had their room keys and allowed to go up. After explaining to a lady that all we wanted to do was change and wash after being stuck at the airport for half of the day, she proceeded to allocate us to a different room which only had one bed. When we asked for a second room key, we were informed that there were none left and we would have to make do with the one. After speaking with numous guests that were also on our flight, they explained that they were given two room keys without a problem. There were also many couples who received two room keys, that only need the one as they were always together. This meant that my mother had to stay up and stay with me the whole time as there was only one key to access the room. When we asked for towel cards, we were also told that there was not any. In the end we had to go over to the Reggae to get a towel card.

In the morning at breakfast the waiter was very rude and when I tired to ask for a drink, he simple walked away. Upon checking out for the first time the bellman was extremely rude, telling us that we could not leave our suitcase by a certain pillar and that we had to move them.

Considering that the Palace is meant to be a better hotel than the Reggae with high service, we were appalled by they way they treated us here. We ended up staying in the Palace for an extra night as again there was problems with our flight, but ended up over at the Reggae for most of the time and only using the Palace to sleep in as the service and staff there treated us like were not good enough.

This is not the first time for us using Riu and we stayed in the Reggae in April 2017 for two weeks also. However this experience and the Palace hotel, which is supposed to be the best in Riu, was truly awful. After being distressed and not able to get home, all we wanted to do was get to the hotel and relax. We did not expect to be treated the way we were by the staff at the Palace. We were also polite and never rude to anyone there, so did not expect to be spoken to the way we were by the staff there.

After speaking with an American couple who were staying at the Reggae, they advised us of a similar situation that happened to them and were offered a complimentary weeks stay in a Riu hotel of their choice as an apology for the appalling service they received.

On july 30th, I worked a flight arriving in Montego Bay at 1am from Jetblue. Once we arrived at the hotel, my crew were given keys and proceeded to our rooms together. I noticed my key was not working for my room and told my crew. The room number written on the envelope was different from the number written on the physical key. I told my crew I would just walk to my room as listed on the key and call them once I'm in. They didn't hear from me for awhile so they stayed up waiting not knowing where I went. I opened the new door and as I was looking for the light switch a man popped out of bed, said some words, and proceeded towards the door. I dropped my bags and ran not knowing who he was and why we were given the same room. I ran into four nice ladies who stopped me from running and crying. They kindly helped me with my bags and escorted me back to the front desk which is a good 10min walk from the rooms. I explained the situation to the hotel and demanded a letter explaining what had happened and an escort to my new room. The hotel did apologize and advised me that a manager would provide a letter in the morning. I was then escorted by the four ladies and the front desk worker to my room. My room was inspected and I then was left safe behind the door. At this point, it was about 2:30am. The door only has one lock on the inside and no emergency latch lock. I called the other crew members who then stayed with me making sure I was safe and that I could reach crew services. The information in the room describing how to contact the United States is incorrect. So, having T-Mobile service, I used my data to post on Facebook seeking any help getting hold of crew services. The front desk then provided me the correct information on how to call the United States and I finally reached Jetblue crew services. I advised crew services of everything that happened and they immediately removed me from the trip the next day. In the morning, management refused to give me a letter describing what had happened at the hotel so I had nothing to give to my company. I went to the pool in the morning to relax and was denied a simple towel. I was told Jetblue crewmembers do not get towels because we are not given some special card needed to check a towel out.

I'm very upset at all of these safety concerns that happened to me and question my future stays at RIU.

Please contact me if any additional information or clarity is needed. Thank you. [protected]@gmail.com

I stayed at this hotel from July 223, to July 29. The restaurants are supposed to be without reservation, but I was turned down one hour before closing time. Staff attitude leaves a lot to be desired. I had to speak with the manager to obtain my meal . The staff blames the hotel for all their shortcomings. After all this fun, I found a live cockroach in my room!
The manager refused to give me a copy of my complaint form.

The worst hotel I have ever stayed on.

Hello my Wife and I was on a couples trip which we do yearly we book an Ocean View Room we got Room 3048 and needless to say we were looking at palm trees instead of the Ocean, we complain and was told that was an Ocean View, Very disappointed and on top of that we had mold in our room above the bed very unhealthy, sorry we lost the name of the person we spoke with, It would not let me upload anymore Pic.

My name is Angelica Ceja I was a guest at the Riu from July 17 thru the 23rd. I had reservation to stay at the Riu Vallarta and upon my arrival I was told by Edgar from reception that my room reservations were unavailable. He informed that he will be sending me to the Riu Jalisco instead with two complementary night stay and now I've been getting the run around for the two day voucher. Before we checked out we were told to talk to Adrian for the voucher but apparently he wasn't around they said the voucher was going to be emailed. I expect the Riu Vallarta or Jalisco to keep their promise and resolve this matter soon. We enjoy the Riu hotels and we would like to continue visiting the Riu's on my vacation.
Angelica ceja
Room 3131
Confirmation #5179673
If you need more info please contact me at [protected]

Ok where do I start!
I booked my holiday to mexico on the 14th of july until the 28th I stayed in the hotel riu yucatan, our first visit to this hotel, but not our first visit to mexico this was our 4th visit.
However we have stayed in lots of riu hotel at some point in our life new york singapore I think even gran canaria? Etc etc as we have enjoyed your hospitality.
Anyway riu yucatan! First of I will start with positive lovely hotel lots of + for it, and when I did have to complain (I think maybe you should be asking monica about it but as I said I also what you to let her know that under no circumstances do I blame monica,) monica montenegro could not do enough for me, she was kind listed to me, made sure that things where ok, and followed it through. These are the people that you are needed to run your hotels without them there would be no riu's!.
But saying that they are only one person and can't do everything.
So my complaints are as stated

If we are allowed to use the other riu hotel why? Are they more up market? For example napkins the quality, the service. Now this may seem very small and very silly, to the likes of you people that are seating reading this, but to someone who has worked hard all year, lots and lots of night shifts! To get this holiday and like a little luxury and quite, can I ask then why as my holiday was not cheap over £4, 000 could I not have the same as the other once we could use?.
Now it's 23.15 mexico time and I am ready for bed and going home tomorrow,
Why I am writing this now is I am sorry but pissed off!

I am with my 82 year old mother who may I say is very well and fit,
We had our meal then went through to the lounge area, now I have felt and seen this through out my two weeks and with my experiences, at lunch time!
Tonight no enough " I was the only female standing at the bar with three men, let's just say I was last to be served and I was certainly not the last person at the bar!. Now I know the men t the bar where just as rude and wrong, and believe me if I had been at home in my on country, it would have been a different situation. But not a nice place to be as a woman and specially not expecting it in a riu hotel.
Sorry not finished lasted this, now I know it's a family hotel under line family and before you say anything I have worked with children for 30+years.
But at 23.00 when you are trying to have a quite drink and yes children are there with parents but sleeping or just about!.
Not running around half naked screaming and the parents encouraging this by playing games with them, like hide and seek etc. Do you not think there you be someone that is responsible for this?.
I am all for fun but come on! So disappointed not sure in fact I know I will not be back. Will be informing thomson when I get home also.
Thank you for letting me rant.
Kim archibald

My husband and I planned a trip to RIU Palace Las Americana to celebrate my birthday, July 2, my husband's birthday, July 3, and our anniversary, July 4 of 2017. We did have a few glitches in the stay that I would like to share with you.
On our arrival on July 1, 2017 after we walked in the door and my jaw dropped at the beauty of the hotel and the view out of the lobby of the infinity pool and the ocean, we were greeted at the lobby desk with them telling us that they would like to upgrade us to a bungalow suite at another Riu hotel, the newest Rui hotel, that was just a little bit down the road. They said that we would still have our ocean view room and would have a hot tub and massages in the room. I asked 3 times if the other hotel was within walking distance from the one we were at so that we could walk back and use the facilities at this hotel if we wanted to. 3 time we were told that it was within walking distance. We asked if this was a time share that we had to sit through a presentation, they assured us that was not the case. They described it as a private bungalow that it would be ocean view. They told us that the room was ready there but the room at Las Americana was not and might not be until 3pm. They said it was a great place. We asked all the questions we could think of and decided to go to the other place.
They put us in a cab that they paid for and when we had gone the first mile I was sure that this was not within walking distance. The cab driver said that it was 4 or 5 miles. I began to feel duped as I had asked 3 times if it was within walking distance and had been told that it was. When we got to the Riu Peninsula the lobby was filled with purple, not the elegance of Las Americana. The person at the desk showed us the rooms that were available on a map. Only 1 had any hope of an ocean view as it was the only one on that side of the building. It was on the first floor. The Americana had told us that the room would be ready and it was not. They sent us to the Italian restaurant in the lobby for lunch. We thought that was the main buffet. They did not tell us about the other restaurants in the hotel. Our room was ready at 1. It was not a private bungalow as had been described to us but only a smaller hotel building. It was a strange set up with a cold feel of large tile and purple with a bathtub sitting in the middle of the room. The room was on the ground floor looking over the pool but not really a view of the ocean.
I was feeling dumped and that our business was unimportant to you. I assure you that I looked at almost every hotel in Cancun for this special occasion before I chose Las Americana based on the beautiful pictures and the amazing reviews.
We decided to go to the beach. Shortly after we realized that this was not an adult only hotel as Las Americana is. No one bothered to tell us that. We realized that there was an adult only area but kids were playing on the lawn in from of the area and the volley ball net was set up very close. On the beach we were soon joined by a group of teens that had a karaoke machine blaring. I told my husband several times that I wanted to dump that speaker in the ocean! The group partied on the beach with the karaoke machine all night and did not rap it up until the sun came up the next morning.
Finding out that this was not an adult only facility as we had chosen for out special occasions we decided that we would like to return to our original hotel. We told them at the desk that no one had told us that this was not an adult only resort and we would like to go back to our original choice. The manager called the manager of Las Americana and told us that the room we had booked there had been taken out of service for some maintenance since we were not there. I think what they really meant is that the hotel had been overbooked and someone else was in the room, that's why they had to move us to another hotel. They asked us to stay the night there and told us that they would get us to the other hotel in the morning.
We stopped by the desk at 8:30 am and were told the clerk the story and that we would like to know when the room would be ready so that we could plan our day. The manager stepped out and told us to come back and see her at 11:00am. She said that the people had left the room at the other hotel so it was just a matter of getting it cleaned. In the meantime we repacked our luggage in preparation for the move. We went back to the desk around 11 and were told that the manager was not there and that we could come back in about 20 minutes. I told her that the manager had asked us to come at 11 and that we did not want to miss out on our day by making this move all day. She called the supervisor over who spoke to her in Spanish, we do not speak Spanish, and never looked at us or acknowledged us. It was about 1120 and we were told that check out was at noon, that we would have to be out of our room by then and that check in at Las Americana was not until 3 so they could not tell us the room would be ready before then.
Since we were told that we had to check out by noon we decided to leave when we checked out. We walked back to our room and as we did we passed the hotel manager that was not at the desk when she asked that we meet her. She was walking with another man, she saw us but would not make eye contact. We asked if they would be providing the taxi since they provided the one to get us there. The supervisor said he would have to go check with the manager. When he was gone over 10 minutes we decided to just get in the cab and handle it ourselves. The hotel staff was treating us like we were nothing more than a burden. It had been 20 minutes and the supervisor finally returned as we were entering the cab and said that the other hotel would pay for it.
We arrived at Las Americana Miguel greeted us. He had handled our luggage the day before. He remembered us and said welcome home. He is amazing! He listened as I told the story of what had happened and offered me a hug as he saw the tears in my eyes as I explained that it was my birthday. He had us sit at a small desk and said that he would get his boss.
His boss listened to our story and told us that he was giving us an upgraded room and that it would be ready by 1:00. We had lunch and went back to the desk. They said that the room was not cleaned, to come back in half an hour. At that point, it still was not ready, something about the shower door. We were told to check back again and then again. Bottom line is that the room was not ready until 3 pm, check in time and we basically lost that entire day! We really felt that no one, except Miguel, cared a bit about us or our trip for our special celebrations.
We will be returning to Mexico as we really like the area and the people. It is highly unlikely that we will stay at a RIU hotel again. We spent a lot of money and made a careful a careful choice of resorts to have our celebration and your hotel let us down, stressed our vacation, treated us like we were a problem, and took a lot away from our trip.
I hope that you will treat future customers with respect and honor their celebrations. In the future we will look to other accommodations who value their customers and treat them that way We were most disappointed in the treatment we received from your hotels…….except Miguel!

Robert and Julie Coppedge
1561 Winslow Dr
Hudson, Ohio USA 44236
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We arrived to Punta Cana on Monday July 10th, 2017 to the Riu Republica. At that time the Lobby was quite busy were instructed by Genesis to have lunch and return to allow the room details to be completed. Upon return she was very pleasant and assured us that our room was exactly what was reserved. Our vacation was book thru Expedia, Mr & Mrs Robert Calanni, an anniversary celebration vacation. Upon arrival to the room a giant spider on its web went into my hair. The room was facing a construction site, also had two queen beds without the ocean view. Additionally it was the furtherest from the ocean and pool.
We returned to the main desk to speak to Genesis who had vanished at that time. A large man named Nery approached and I explained to him the situation and he was loud, intimidating and disrespectful. He blurted out that just because I requested something that it does not happen. I further explained that I called to double check, he stated that I must be lying since no one would ever tell me that my request was honored. I also let him know that we have stayed in the Riu chain for our last 5 vacations all without incident actually we were very pleased. Nery continued to be increasingly more aggressive and stated there was NOTHING that could be done. Even stating that many married couples sleep seperately. Again none of his business. I requested to speak to a Manager, since he was not able to speak to me respectfully . He pointed to a gentleman seated who never looked up or greeted me (his name is Kelsey) thru Nery he said I can go to the Riu Macao, that he called and they were willing to accommodate the request. He also stated that I would have to get there on my own.
In order to expedite my interaction with this aggressive disrespectful I agreed. We took a taxi to the Riu Macao and paid the cab driver $15.00 .
Upon our arrival we were greeted by a Wndy (a gentleman) I explained the spider incident, the double beds, no ocean view, and the fact that the room faced a construction site. He assured me that he would do his best to accommodate the request. We were given a room key and I expected all to be ok. While traveling to the room I was again disappointed. This room faced a parking lot and another construction site, though it did have a king size bed. Once again we returned to the lobby, I expressed my disappointment after 30 min he gave me a key to #3166 he assured me it was better. I went upstairs again and it was in the same direction so I returned to the lobby in tears (it had been 3 hrs of this horrific melee). Wndy said that I really needed to go to the room and then complain. So I did the room was better and I could see the ocean from the corner of our balcony. The room smelled awful of paint. I touched the wall and my entire hand had paint on it. Another manager JoseLuis agreed to return to our room to inspect the smell he said he would have a rock placed in the vent to assist with the smell. I accepted the change to this room out of sheer exhaustion. I cried while unpacking. Certainly not a way to begin a vacation since ALL of our Past RIU STAYS were exceptional.
In consideration of the time of our vacation I had to try and enjoy my time away. The rest of the stay was uneventful but not spectacular. Upon checking out on the AM of July 17th, front desk mgr Wndy refused to interact with me, nor did he give me the slip of paper that allows you to leave. In ending I feel that the persons all named in this situation should be re-trained in front desk management and hospitality services. Additionally JoseLuis did give me a little painting and mugs for our troubles. I accepted reluctantly as I felt is was insulted to be given trinkets for such an epic incident. Please contact me to discuss [protected]@yahoo.com. I expect to hear from you in a timely fashion to discuss.

Very disappointed in our vacation. This is the 4th time staying at RIU hotels. Twice in Cancun and once in Aruba. By far, this was a fail. Upon booking, no where was stated that renovations were taking place. We arrived to a hotel that had leaks everywhere. Our rooms carpet was torn and dirty. Water was out one day. Power was out as well at times. They were working on the floor above...so all day..while trying to relax...all we heard was banging on floors or walls. We had to use dark stairs up when power was out. The pool was disgusting. We never got in. Some rooms on our floor were being emptied out...so our view was junk on hallways... basically, Riu ruined our vacation. This wasn't a vacation, they just took our 3500 dollars. We wanted this vacation unfortunately to end fast! I feel we were lied to, pictures on the site of hotel looked nothing like hotel when we arrived. We submitted a complaint form and I expect a resolution.

So me and my partner were eating lunch and he was about to eat a piece of lamb when he notice something sticking out of it, he thought it was a piece of fat but as he pulled it out it was a plastic clothes tag. See pictures below. We are very unhappy and that we know of nothing was done after reporting it to the manger, all they said was we can offer you a late check out, as if that's compensation?!

We came to the Riu in the Bahamas on our first family vacation with our one year daughter (her first trip out of the USA where we live). Upon arriving here we noticed the ceiling in the lobby had mold and were leaking. Once we checked in they gave us a room that the bathroom was covered in mold. I called the front desk and they sent someone up to look at it. They decided painting over it was enough to fix the problem of mold in there. Also every morning they start doing construction at 7am waking everyone up. We are on vacation and didn't plan to have to wake up this early every morning this is not what we consider a vacation

We have recently just come home from a holiday in jamica staying in one of your hotel which is meant to be 5*. We paid extra for the delux wing which was a waste of money which I believe was around an extra £500. We was so many rude Jamaican locals on day pass in the pool we had to cue for a long time ever night for food as they where all buffet services except for one restaurant but you needed trousers to get in and their was not details of this on the site. There where fights in the pool. Drunks. Being sick in the pool also the pool was dirty every day and the rooms where old and needed updating and smell of damp. Not what we expect from a 5* hotel. We picked the hotel because it was a Riu as we have stayed in them Several times in various area in America, Mexico and Spain but never have they been like what we stayed in in jamica. It spoilt what was meant to be a holiday we was so looking forward too and has put us off using a Riu hotel again which is sad.

I look forward to receiving you comments on my complaint. My email is [protected]@gmail.com

My girlfriend, myself and her mother planned a vacation in Cancun for July 9-14 at the Riu Palace Peninsula. Our room number was 332 and my girlfriends mothers was 334. We paid over $4000 dollars and have used Riu's on every trip we have taken for the last 5 years.
On July 11th, we proceeded to the cappuccino bar, as we had for the past 2 nights to get one. We walked up to the counter and began looking at the pastries in the little see thru cabinet, when a brown roach crawled across all of the chocolate cresants. We told the girl behind the counter and she immediately picked up the tray and threw it in the trash. She didn't kill it so I am assuming it could have crawled out, but we left the coffee bar.
The following night, my girlfriend and I went to see the show at 945. While I was sitting watching the show, I felt something on my leg. I brushed at my leg and went back to watching the show. When I felt the same thing again on my leg, I reached for my phone to turn on my flashlight, and I had a brown roach crawling up my leg. That same night my mother was smoking near one of the doors where smoking was permitted and she also saw one crawl behind the cushion where she was sitting.
We took the information to the front desk and were told that someone would contact us the next day. Unfortunately we never heard from anyone. Instead we had the desk make up some ordeal and put a small bottle of tequila and a birthday card in our room. It was no ones birthday. I was very disappointed that none of the staff made any effort to contact us regarding the situation.
This was a horrible experience. To see roaches crawling across foods that people were going to eat. I have been in pest control before and I know where there is 1 small brown cockroach there are usually 100's of them. This is completely unacceptable. Every time we ate, all we could picture were more roaches on the food. I, as well as my girlfriend are nurses in Texas and have always promoted your facilities to all of our friends. I am not sure what your response to this will be but I am hoping that someone contacts me very soon or I will have no other alternative but to post this information on any and all websites associated with Riu., as well as let any of our friends that choosing the Riu would not be a good place to visit.
I will be looking forward to hearing from someone. My cell number is [protected] and my name is Stephanie Carlyle. My girlfriend is Tammy Nation and her mother is Paula Kelly. My email is steph.[protected]@yahoo.com.
I would like to discuss how this can be handled.
Stephanie Carlyle