Riu Palace Paradise Island

The short version

Grown-ups who want to step straight from the pool onto the sand should look here. Riu Palace Paradise Island is adults-only and beachfront, with a swim-up bar in the pools and a spa set right on the beach. The all-inclusive runs around the clock and covers a buffet, themed restaurants and a snack bar. There is a 24-hour gym for early risers and night owls alike, and WiFi is free throughout.

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Good to know

• An adults-only, beachfront Riu Palace resort with an address on Casino Drive, Paradise Island.
• The spa is on the beach, and the gym is open 24 hours.
• The pools have a swim-up bar, and you can walk directly onto the white-sand beach.
• The all-inclusive runs 24 hours and covers a buffet, themed restaurants and a snack bar.
• WiFi is free throughout the resort.

Before you book

This resort is on RIU's adults-only list, and RIU's general minimum age for those hotels is 18, so it is not one for a family trip.