Hotel Riu Palace Palmeras

Gemma Crutchlow-Porter

We ended up at this hotel by chance. Our holiday booked to Cape Verde was cancelled due to sandstorm. So we picked here without much research. As it was a riu hotel we knew it would be fine. The location is pretty good. 5 minute walk to the beach and shops and supermarket also within walking distance. If you fancy a break from hotel food there are several restaurants along the beach strip. Cleanliness is second to none at this hotel, and it can't be faulted. Our overall all inclusive food experience was brilliant, there is more than enough variety, meat and vegetarian options. Other than no mushrooms for breakfast haha. The pools were lovely and heated which was a bonus. Drinks were branded and although not a massive selection still more than enough. My one big annoyance with this hotel and I feel it is something management should address is sunbeds. Now I know folk like to get their preferred spot, but towels were on beds from the night before. Placed on loungers for hours on end during the day with no-one on them. Also people putting towels on some and sitting on another whilst the sun was in a different spot. The hotel has lots of palmtrees and shaded areas which make for the perfect sunbeds to be taken very quickly. And when folk aren't on them that makes me angry. Hotel policy is to not reserve beds. And I know this is the case across the world and widely ignored. But I have never come across it so bad than at this hotel. Especially without people actually using them. We've visted during winter season but I wouldn't like to experience the hotel during summer season. Don't feel it would have enough space. I would recommend the hotel if you are looking for clea, quiet and friendly atmosphere.

Peter Dahlby

Very nice and good food. Service is good too. The entire hotel area is calm and quiet. Maybe not much to do for kids, in that case choose another hotel. Not much at all to complain about, quite happy with our stay.

Jonas Ranebring

A perfect vacation with my wife. The service was excellent. Funqui was our waitor most nights and mornings in the restaurant. Hes humor and service was appreciated! The buffet was very good, the best buffet we have had in an all inclusive Hotel. The restaurant Krystal was another story, the food was a big disappointment for us.(but the service at Krystal was also really good)

Rick Spenceley

A truly lovely hotel, a warm welcome upon arrival, great room with fab views of pool and sea. Choice of food was excellent, probably the best AI we have stayed at. Good choice of drinks and good spirit measures. 2 pools to choose from, and yes prime seats get reserved very early in the morning, but this is an industry wide issue and not specific to this hotel, Room was lovely , great aircon and fan, excellent power shower. Entertainment is low key bar the abba tribute night but then the Yumbo is only a 5 minute walk along the road where there are bars and Caberet. For me the best part of this holiday was all the staff, very friendly, efficient and always available when needed, we rarely had to wait to get extra drinks, Fab hotel and the best one we have stayed at in Playa del Ingles

Jirka Toman

Stayed here for a week in February 2022 and were satisfied with everything. During the check-in we decided to upgrade the room to have the sea view which was a good decision. Room was clean, facilities good. Food was perfect, even didn´t have a chance to taste everything during our stay. Liked the evening shows which were changing every day. All the staff was really friendly, nothing to complain about. We will definitely come again!