Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas

The short version

Mornings at the water park, afternoons on a beach about 7 km long. Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas makes both easy for families, with direct access to El Medano beach and full access to Splash Water World inside the RIU complex. Children have the RIU Land club and their own pool, while adults can settle in at the swim-up bar. Seven restaurants and seven bars keep mealtimes varied, and the airport is roughly 35 to 45 minutes away.

Best for Families with young kids Multi-generation groups Big-resort variety

Good to know

• A family Riu Palace resort with direct access to El Medano beach, which is about 7 km long.
• Seven restaurants (the Mar de Cortes buffet plus Italian, Japanese, Mexican and fusion) and seven bars.
• Five pools, one with a swim-up bar, plus a separate children's pool.
• Every guest gets full access to Splash Water World inside the RIU complex, and children have RIU Land.
• About 40 km from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), roughly 35 to 45 minutes.