Is The Rui Palace Cabo San Lucas nice?

Question

I've heard really great things about this place and not so great. Is is good for a couple of girls about 18? What is your opinion on the hotel?

Answer 1

Hola.  The Riu Palace is a really large complex resort just on the edge of the town of CSL.  I usually recommend it for younger people and couples because it is so close to all the action, has tons of activities, and is walkable to everything.  Its a great place to stay!  But there are also SO many more options here in CSL.  My next choice would be the Melia CSL.  

Anyways, every resort in Mexico has its good points and bad points.  Just like anywhere else in the world....DR, Jamaica, Cuba, Thiland, Bali, etc.

I live in Cabo and I know the staff and hotels very well here.  Almost all of them are top notch and make every effort to make the tourists their number 1 priority.  

One thing that is very evident, is there is always a small group of people (almost always Americans) who will ***** and whine about their trip no matter what happens.  They will get a bout of "tourista", and suddenly they think they are dying and try to sue whomever they perceive as the reason.  Don't forget, cruise ships are some of the worst for food poisoning episodes, Norwalk and other viral spread diseases!  

Also worth mentioning, Mexico is a 3rd world country that is swiftly and progressively coming up in status.  But there will always be issues with certain aspects of the industry...Mexican government is so much different than USA/Canada/European gov'ts.

Go and have a great time in Cabo and don't worry!

Answer 2

Well in my personal opinion. RIU hotels are cheap, but the service is not so good. I mean, if you will travel for a Spring Break would be nice, but i don't recommend it for couples or families, because it is too crowded and the have hundreds of rooms, that they don't recognize you and they don't care about  you.