Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
Location: Los Cabos, Mexico | Est. Cost: ~$2,000/person
Official Website | TripAdvisor ⭐ 4.0/5 | Booking.com 8.4/10
Why #3?
A premium RIU Palace property on Cabo's famous El Medano Beach - one of the few swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. Access to the incredible 10-slide water park at neighboring Riu Santa Fe.
Resort Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 642 rooms |
| Restaurants | 5 (buffet + specialty restaurants) |
| Bars | 6 bars |
| Pools | Multiple pools |
| Beach | El Medano Beach (swimmable!) |
| Airport | ~45 min from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) |
Kid & Teen Features
- Access to Riu Santa Fe water park - 10 slides!
- RIULand Kids Club - Ages 4-12
- Children's pool
- Daily entertainment
- El Medano Beach activities
Cost Estimate
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Resort (9 people, 7 nights) | ~$14,400 |
| Flights from STL | ~$4,050 |
| Total | ~$18,000 |
| Per Person | ~$2,000 |
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Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- El Medano Beach - best swimmable beach in Cabo
- Access to Riu Santa Fe's 10-slide water park
- Premium "Palace" service level
- Beautiful desert-meets-ocean scenery
- Great whale watching (winter)
⚠️ Cons
- Higher flight costs than Cancun/Riviera Maya
- 45 min from airport
- Water park at sister property (short walk)
Water Park Access
Guests get access to Riu Santa Fe's Splash Water World - the best water park in the RIU system with:
- 10 kid-friendly slides
- Splash zones
- Lazy river areas
Best For
- Families wanting premium resort + water park combo
- Those who want unique Cabo scenery
- Whale watching enthusiasts (Dec-Apr)