RIU Hotels & Resorts runs 27 Adults Only hotels across the Americas, Europe and Africa, in destinations that include Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Aruba, the Bahamas, Spain, Cabo Verde, Morocco, Mauritius and Tanzania. These hotels are built exclusively for adults — 18 and over as a general rule, though local law requires 21 and over in some destinations — with All Inclusive service, themed restaurants, spa facilities and RIU’s own nightlife through RIU Party.
What actually sets an Adults Only hotel apart from a standard RIU property?
An Adults Only hotel doesn’t accept guests under the minimum age, which lets RIU design spaces, schedules and activities purely around adult guests. The general minimum age is 18, though it’s worth confirming per hotel, since local regulations in some destinations set the bar at 21.
That age restriction is the whole concept: with no children on-site, RIU Hotels & Resorts can offer quieter pool areas, dedicated lounging terraces, and a dining and entertainment lineup built for couples, groups of friends, or travelers looking to switch off.
What’s included in an Adults Only stay at RIU?
The Adults Only experience blends wellness, dining and nightlife, all within All Inclusive service:
- Wellness: treatments and massages at Renova Spa, available at several Adults Only properties, with solo or couples’ sessions.
- Dining: many of these hotels feature themed restaurants like Kulinarium, a modern fusion concept also found at other RIU hotels — it’s not exclusive to the Adults Only line.
- Nightlife: access to RIU Party, RIU’s themed night parties with DJs and live shows, in their Pool Party format for guests 18 and up.
- Elite Club by RIU: available at select Riu Palace properties, with late check-out, private areas and extra in-room touches.
Where are RIU’s Adults Only hotels located?
RIU Hotels & Resorts spreads its 27 Adults Only hotels across three continents:
| Continent | Country | Adults Only Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | Aruba | Riu Palace Antillas |
| Americas | Bahamas | Riu Palace Paradise Island |
| Americas | Dominican Republic | Riu Republica, Riu Palace Macao |
| Americas | Mexico | Riu Palace Las Americas and Riu Palace Kukulkan (Cancún), Riu Latino (Cancún), Riu Cancun, Riu Palace Quintana Roo (Costa Mujeres), Riu Palace Mexico (Playa del Carmen), Riu Palace Baja California (Los Cabos), Riu Palace Pacifico (Riviera Nayarit) |
| Americas | Jamaica | Riu Palace Jamaica, Riu Montego Bay, Riu Reggae |
| Europe | Spain | Riu Palace Maspalomas, Riu San Francisco, Riu Palace Calypso, Riu Arecas, Riu Monica, Riu Palace Nautilus |
| Africa | Cabo Verde | Riu Cabo Verde, Riu Karamboa |
| Africa | Morocco | Riu Tikida Garden, Riu Tikida Beach |
| Africa | Mauritius | Riu Palace Mauritius |
| Africa | Tanzania (Zanzibar) | Riu Palace Swahili |
Mexico has more Adults Only hotels than any other country in the RIU portfolio — eight properties spread across Cancún, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos and Riviera Nayarit. The two newest additions to the line are Riu Palace Mexico, in Playa del Carmen, and Riu Palace Quintana Roo, in Costa Mujeres. el Hotel Riu Palace Mexico, en Playa del Carmen, y el Hotel Riu Palace Quintana Roo, en Costa Mujeres.
Does Riu Palace add anything within the Adults Only line?
Yes. Among the 27 Adults Only hotels, the ones under the Riu Palace brand come with extras that standard RIU hotels don’t have — premium in-room drink dispensers and, in some cases, access to Elite Club by RIU. The standard RIU hotels on the list follow the same age policy but without these added perks.
Planning your next grown-ups-only getaway? Check availability and rates for RIU’s Adults Only hotels on the official RIU Hotels & Resorts website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The general minimum age is 18. In some destinations, local law requires guests to be 21 or older, so it’s worth confirming when booking a specific hotel.
Riu Palace hotels add extras like premium in-room liquor dispensers and, in some cases, Elite Club by RIU — neither of which is available at standard RIU hotels.
In general, guests at Riu Palace Adults Only hotels can access restaurants and bars at other RIU hotels within the same resort complex, though it’s best to confirm directly with the hotel.
No. RIU Party events take place in destinations like Punta Cana, Mexico and Jamaica. Hotels that don’t run their own party typically offer transport or access to a sister hotel that does.
Yes, every RIU Adults Only hotel operates under the chain’s All Inclusive service.
