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Riu Palace

Riu Palace Pacifico

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Adults only 18+
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The short version

Adults-only these days, Riu Palace Pacifico had a total renovation in 2023 that added an Elite Club, whose guests get a reserved area of beach. You are about 13 km from Puerto Vallarta's airport on the Riviera Nayarit, with three sea-facing pools, one with a swim-up bar, nine restaurants and seven bars. RIU's general minimum age for its adults-only hotels is 18, so this is one for couples and grown-up friends.

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Good to know

  • RIU's page now presents this as an adults-only hotel.
  • A total renovation in 2023 added a new Elite Club, and Elite Club guests get a reserved beach area.
  • Nine restaurants and seven bars.
  • Three outdoor pools facing the sea, one with a swim-up bar.
  • About 13 km from Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR).

Before you book

  • Adults only. RIU's general minimum age for its adults-only hotels is 18.
  • The hotel's airport transfer service costs extra.

Quick answers

Questions about Riu Palace Pacifico

Is Riu Palace Pacifico adults-only?

Yes. It is on RIU's adults-only list, and RIU's general minimum age for adults-only hotels is 18.

How far is Riu Palace Pacifico from the airport?

About 13 km from Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR). The hotel's own transfer service costs extra, so ask me and I'll help you plan the ride.

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Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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