Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive is a four-star hotel in Cabo San Lucas. The hotel offers beachfront access, a pool and a spa. 2292 guests rate it 4.1 out of 5. Observed 2026 prices start at US$274 per night.
About Cabo San Lucas: Cabo San Lucas is Mexico's expensive end, and its zones explain why. All hotels in Cabo San Lucas →
Facilities
Guest reviews
4.12292 reviewsWe had an unforgettable vacation at Riu Baja California in Cabo San Lucas! Everything about this resort was top-notch—from the delicious food to the endless flow of drinks and the nonstop entertainment. There was always something fun going on, whether it was a beach party, live DJ, or themed event. The energy at the pool and around the resort was incredible! The staff were all so friendly, and it was easy to meet people from all over the world. Everyone was having a great time, which made the atmosphere even better. Whether you’re there to relax or party, this resort has the perfect mix of bo…
While the hotel looks amazing on the pictures, there are couple of things we wished someone told us about it. First, all polls are shallow, our home swim spa is much deeper. Every day water in all pools were getting so warm, almost hot, that there were no purpose to get in there. The water in both bar pools were cloudy, who knows what was causing it. Also, it was either prohibited or not recommended getting in the sea at the hotel area due to killing currents, and strong waves. We had to either take a very long walk out to take uber in order to get to the public beach. We spoke with locals and…
Disappointed by Poor Treatment at the Mexican Restaurant I stayed at this all-inclusive resort expecting professionalism and quality service, but I was shocked by how I was treated at the Mexican restaurant. Upon arrival for dinner, I was denied entry because a staff member — Katarina — incorrectly assumed my crop top was a swimsuit. This was not only embarrassing but also showed a complete lack of understanding of appropriate dress standards. I had to speak to a manager just to be allowed to eat dinner, which is completely unacceptable for a resort of this level. Guests should never have to…
Planning your trip to Cabo San Lucas
When to go
High season runs December to March: guaranteed dry skies, grey and humpback whales in the bay, and Mexico's highest prices — Christmas and New Year are another level entirely. May and June are the local secret: dry, uncrowded, reasonably priced before the deep heat.
August-September is hurricane season and the price floor: humid heat, real storm risk and serious discounts — refundable rates only. October brings the sport-fishing tournaments, which fill marinas and hotels for specific weeks.
The sea is warmest July to November; diving and snorkelling are at their best exactly when prices drop.
One more season worth naming: whale season, December to March, is not a side attraction here — boats leave the marina all day, the sightings are near-guaranteed, and hotels package tours aggressively. Book the boat independently at the dock or online; the same trip through a hotel desk often costs half again as much.
Getting there and around
Los Cabos airport (SJD) sits about 45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. Shared shuttles run about US$20-30 per person at 2025 prices and private transfers US$80-100 per vehicle; there is no practical public transport with luggage. Compare the hotel's transfer with independent operators — the hotel does not always win.
Within Cabo, downtown and the marina walk; El Médano is reached on foot along the sand. Taxis are expensive by national standards — always agree first — and apps work unevenly.
The Corridor toward San José is covered by car or by the cheap, frequent local buses on the highway: that is how you reach Chileno and Santa María, the swimmable coves. The Arch is a boat hop from the marina — short rides from about US$15-25 per person in 2025, negotiable at the dock.
Where to stay, zone by zone
El Médano is the town's swimmable beach and its front line holds the most wanted resorts: waking up facing the Arch, sand-floor restaurants and the marina a stroll away. It is the rounded location — and priced like it: our 2026 scan put Los Cabos' typical rate at US$246, the country's highest, with entry from US$31 in the simple downtown hotels.
Downtown and the marina lower the bill and raise the noise: bars into the small hours, sport-fishing docks, walkable life. Good for mid budgets that prioritise going out.
The Corridor — the 30-kilometre highway to San José — is the land of self-contained luxury resorts on private coves: deliberate isolation, golf, and a car ride for everything. The Pacific side (Pedregal, Quivira) gives you the sunsets and open-ocean drama, with a sea for watching, not swimming. The honest decision: without a car or a taxi budget, sleep where you want to live — distances here charge by the trip.
By profile: party and marina, downtown; swimmable beach with kids, El Médano; golf-and-spa honeymoon, the Corridor; sunsets and weddings, the Pacific side; real budget, the downtown hotels five streets from the water — in Los Cabos every block inland discounts dollars. Anyone wanting a gallery town instead of a party should look directly at San José del Cabo.
A note on expectations: this is the least 'Mexican-priced' destination in the country — a beer on Médano costs what it costs in San Diego. Budget accordingly, and treat the inland taquerías as both the authentic meal and the relief valve.
Eating and going out
Cabo prices in dollars and its food shows it: marina-international restaurants, steak menus, resort sushi. Food with roots exists a few blocks inland: the downtown taquerías and marisquerías — minutes from the marina — serve fish tacos and chocolate clams at normal Mexican prices, MX$25-60 a taco in 2025.
The day's catch bought at the dock and cooked at a fonda is the local ritual few tourists perform. The full-stall rule applies here too.
Cabo's nightlife is famous and loud: the downtown party bars have spent decades perfecting organised mayhem. Two streets over, the marina offers the quiet-cocktail version. San José del Cabo, half an hour away, is the elegant night out: art district, galleries and long dinners — Thursday's Art Walk is the night to go.
Booking well
Los Cabos is the most expensive market in our 2026 scans: 65 hotels with real prices, from US$31 but with a typical rate of US$246 — the median says everything about the profile of the supply. The cheap entry exists downtown; Médano's front line and the Corridor live in another price universe.
December to March and tournament weeks, book two to three months out; the rest of the year, weeks. In August-September, refundable rates only — a hurricane on the forecast turns a rigid rate into a dead loss.
Checks that matter more here than anywhere: whether your hotel's beach is swimmable (most of the Pacific side and Corridor are not — El Médano, Chileno and Santa María are), the resort fee and its fine print, and the true cost of moving around from your location. Prices on this page are 2026 observations, per night; verify the live rate in the widget.
Two final pocket notes: nearly everything is quoted and charged in dollars — carry a card without foreign-currency fees and some pesos for taxis and stalls. And Los Cabos all-inclusive tends to exclude more than the Caribbean's: motorised sports, specialty restaurants, even the hotel's own best beach stretch — ask for the exclusion list in writing before choosing between two resorts.
Frequently asked about Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive
How much does Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive cost?
In our 2026 scans we found rooms from US$274 a night. Rates move with dates and occupancy — check the live price with the availability widget on this page.
Where is Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive?
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive is at Camino Viejo A San José Km 3.5, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in Cabo San Lucas. You can open the exact location in Google Maps with this page's "View on map" link.
What facilities does Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive have?
Facilities the hotel reports include: 24 Hour Front Desk, 24H. Security, ATM, Aerobics, Air conditioning and Balcony. The full list (66 facilities) is in this page's facilities section.
How do I book Hotel Riu Palace Baja California Adults Only All Inclusive?
Use the gold button or the availability widget: choose dates, see the live price on app.impt.io and complete the booking there. Most rooms allow free cancellation, and every booking removes a tonne of CO₂.
