Riu Jalisco FULL REVIEW All Inclusive Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | rooms, food, pros, cons, pools

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in today's video me and my family take you thru the riu jalisco hotel in puarta vallarta Mexico! I show you all there is to see and do at this all inclusive resort, we show you the ins and ours of things that might be missed and give our FULL review of the resort with pros AND cons!
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01:04 - room
04:21 - towels and kids pool
07:21 - Beach
10:27 - FOOD!
14:20 - check out
15:07 - OUR opinions

[@stephaniejackson196]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a client staying there in May 2023. This is very helpful for them.

[@vitaliyprokipchuk5383]

First decent review we watched! Good job we are sold! 👍😅

[@patriciagomez9584]

Thank you I loved this I will be staying there hopefully ❤

[@Leba.Anatniuq]

Going in July... thanks for the video

[@peatrick33]

I can't begin to tell you how much this review and your previous video mean to me! My wife, 2 year old daughter, and I will be visiting Riu Jalisco the first week of April and your review is exactly what we've been looking all over KZbin for. Perfect timing! As fellow Canadians that "don't give a f*** about where we're going and want to go to a fun, hot tropical place," (we HOWLED when you said that) this definitely seems like a great resort! We only regret that we won't be there the same time as you because you and your family look like a blast!

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Omg thanks so much!!!! Means the world to me! We couldn't find a review that showed off the kids pool, which was super important for us! So I'm glad my review helped you out!!!

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

How was your trip?!?!

[@peatrick33]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 Thanks for asking! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience there. Such a wonderful resort for families with endless activities and great food!

[@avonlea8386]

Good for vegetarians or those with medical diets?

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

Thanks for the video, my wife and I are heading here next month from Canada as well and you covered pretty much everything we wanted to see. We hadn't seen a video of the dinner buffet before either, so it was nice to see there's decent variety.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Yes! Different variety! Was great in our eyes! Thanks for stopping by

[@kaitlynwiggins2328]

How was it?

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

​​@@kaitlynwiggins2328We had an amazing time. The food was mostly great, aside from the Asian buffet. Tons of variety, and we especially loved the Mexican restaurant. The main buffet was always great too. The activities were also abundant during the day, and the evening shows were pretty well done. The beach does get pretty crowded, but it's beautiful and the water was very warm, even in May. I think the only downside is the night club they put in the centre of the courtyard, right in the middle of everything. Despite the resort being filled with lots of families and people who aren't interested in clubbing early into the morning, they blast bassy dance music half the night when most guests are trying to sleep. This also meant there were groups of Mexican guests in their 20s sitting outside the club completely wasted and singing (actually screaming) loudly. After a few nights of this I had to call the front desk at 2am and was more than annoyed when they basically said to me "So? What do you want us to do about it?" I don't go on vacation to stay up all night and sleep half the next day, and I'm certain most of the guests there don't either. This didn't ruin our trip or anything, but it was something that I think they need to address. Either close the club way earlier or move it out near the ocean so it's not right outside of half the rooms in the resort.

[@nealwatson9382]

Great video guys.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Thanks

[@taylorbjarnason4165]

Thank you so much for the review! My family and I are going here in less than 2 weeks. Do you know if they allow pool Floaties in the pool?

[@saskatuner]

Video was helpful . We stayed at the Jalisco July 2023 . It was our 3rd stay at a RIU . Place was decent, not top of the line, but if that's what you're looking for you should book at their Palace. Jalisco seems to be a place for the locals to stay, not a lot of foreign people . Overall it's ok

[@garethindman8144]

Thanks for all the info. We are going beginning of November. The online reviews are a really mixed bag so this really put my mind at ease.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

I'm glad! We're going back in January! So I'll do an update video on my experience! As when I went , last January, covid was still a huge deal. Lol.

[@garethindman8144]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 We were in the Riviera Maya last January and had an amazing time. It will be great to compare as I haven't been to P.V. since 1996. Looking forward to it.

[@tarynmccrankhancock1333]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 have you been back yet?! We originally went in 2017 and loved every minute of it, and opted to bring our 12 and 10y/o kiddos along this time. Reviews online seem worse than before so we are hoping things aren't drastically different! One question for you, the 'family pool' (non-swim up bar one) used to have small water slides from the centre island thing. Is that just a water feature now? Is there still a couple of slides into the pool? It looks like maybe it's been converted to a water feature.

[@ericcousineau4818]

Just booked it for 1365$ cad in december. Can't wait! 😊

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

When December?!?!?! We're going back as well in December hahahah middle of December! I'll do a new video / updated video 🤣

[@ericcousineau4818]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 Oh! Mid dec too! 😅. So it was good enough for a 2nd visit so i guess the place is worth it! I almost got the Riu Vallarta but your review got me convinced! Saving the extra money to go visit Bucerias and a day to P.V malecon! 😎

[@tammywaechter6832]

How is the hot tubs? And is the pool cold? Cam kids go in the hot tub?

[@junkjournaljiveswithlorito6261]

Very informative video. I’m going with a group in early May 2022.How many pesos did you tip in the dining room per meal?

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Between 20 and 70. Lol. We have a toddler, she sometimes broke a couple dishes! Haha. So depending on the day... I'd say 20-70 each meal. And like I mentioned, if you do that. They will love you! And remember you. Xoxo! Enjoy your trip.

[@stacyalexa]

Hi, I’m going to Vallarta this November for thanksgiving week. How far is the distance from the airport to the resort? And was it all inclusive. Thank you for your video it was a great help to finally decide where to stay.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Yes all inclusive. And it was about 30 min from the airport

[@KardosoMedia]

Great video thanks for sharing! We are headed there in a few weeks and look forward to checking it out. Did you head over to the Vallarta as well? We originally want to book over there but it was full booked. We hope to spend sometime over there as well

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

We did not! I know if you book at vallarta, you can use jaliscos pools and stuff. So if you booked jalisco ... and went over to vallarta, you weren't allowed to use their services. BUT this was like 2 years ago, during covid. We are going back to jalisco middle of Dec. Will definitely be posting a update video ;) have fun on your trip

[@KardosoMedia]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 from what I researched you can now go over to Vallarta if staying at Jalisco and use their pools, bars and lunch restaurants. Just can't have breakfast or dinner over there which is totally fair. I'm heading there in a couple weeks so will let you know. I plan on making several videos on both resorts. Cheers and thanks again!

[@DC-do3er]

What about the alacart restaurants?

[@bennyjsr.7117]

Thank you so much for your review. Just curious how long ago did you go? Thank you

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

We were there for 7days. :)

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

OH. How long ago... lol. We went January of 2022. So this year... So we actually went in the height of omicron which seems like a lifetime ago... so I will probabaly say that a few things revolving around covid are different now.

[@topgunshan]

My teenage boys are 5’10(15&17 yrs old). They are used to sleeping on twin beds. Do you think the bunks are twin sized or even smaller? Was no door in bathroom area an issue? Thank you!

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

There's a door to the actual toilet. Toilet is in its own little room in the bathroom area. As for your boys. I'm unsure. My 3 year old is fairly tall... but she's also 3. Lol. I'd say you would be OK.

[@hollystaley4203]

We are considering booking here. We usually hit a different resort we've been going to for 15 years. Do they serve drinks and food poolside as you lay out? Thank you for your review. Much appreciated.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Hey! So when we went, covid was still a thing.. and they did not, they didn't allow food around the pool areas. But this has maybe changed.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

But there is a like.. little grill by the pools with fries burgers and hotdogs... so I feel like they might. They just weren't during covid !

[@hollystaley4203]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 Thanks for your input. Best wishes.

[@Fosters723]

How long is the ride from the hotel to Puerto Vallarta? We're afraid to stay here as it seems about 30 minutes and 40.00 roundtrip which can add up quickly

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

It's about 30 min. To the malacon.

[@keomichellechey4144]

Thank you so much for providing this review. Silly question for you, were you scared driving from the airport to the resort? I believe it is around 30 minutes.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Not at all. We were with sunwing. They had huge busses with wifi and very comfortable.

[@keomichellechey4144]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 Thanks for getting back to me! I also want to know your thoughts on the cartels/gang crime there? I know things can happen at anywhere and anytime but I have a few people telling me to stray away from Mexico!!! I’m conflicted!

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

We only left the resort a couple times. Once we went to the malacon (boardwalk) and another time we went to a nearby grocery store. . Both times we felt fine, didn't come into anything odd. Alot of the gang stuff is closer to southern border. Tourist areas is fine. The hotel also called taxi cab for us and they brought us wherever.

[@kylehome8818]

​@@keomichellechey4144 don't go there, it's super dangerous! The cartel will get you!

[@Rebecca-jr8zy]

Is there dolpins at the one if not what hotel do you recommend for swimming with the dolpins

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

I am not too sure about dolphin swimming! But each resort likely has those types of excursions, especially if you book with sunwing!

[@justincredible6815]

Is this ur first resort?

[@josemariasandoval9735]

Very useful

[@jayevans7894]

Are they still doing the white party and neon party at this hotel on Friday? We’re visiting Rui vallarta in august which is the sister hotel

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

They were when we went in jaunary.

[@peatrick33]

I'm here right now and the neon party was last night! Next Friday is white party!

[@dianew7567]

Thanks for the video!! We go next month…. How was the wine??

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Just regular house wine. Was good. Don't expect HIGH end! Lol

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Wines wine hahahh

[@Anddyyyyt1825]

I’m confused, I booked the Riu Jalisco but I thought I had access to all three resorts and that they were connected. Are they all different locations? Thanks!

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

You can only use both facilities if you book at the other riu resort. I believe it's called the palace? They are right beside each other. Don't quote me but I think this is correct. So if you booked at jalisco you can only use jalisco

[@natejjj1]

We just booked a week stay thanks to your video. You deserve a commission lol.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Hahahah! Thank you. It was a beautiful resort. We will be going back in January. There's probabaly more I could have covered but I didn't think the video would take off! Hahaha have fun on your trip!

[@djsnoflake]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 any updates about your experience in January? We leave for this resort on Friday :)

[@sarf7354]

Do they make you wear wristbands. I went to this other resort they gave us such a hard time with the wristbands. And I’m so over then so I’m just curious thanks

[@sarf7354]

Or like do you need to keep them on the entire trip ? Cus ours kept falling off

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Yes we had wristbands they were like the plasticy ones

[@robuen7711]

Do they have hotel transportation to pick up at the airport-or teke you anywhere?

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

We used sunwing, sunwing brought us to hotel. If you wanna leave resort. Just go to front desk and they will call a cab for you and Just show them on maps where you wanna go.

[@adriang9845]

Hey quick question, how much did they charge for the mini bar?

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

The mini bar in the hotel room?!?! Its free lol. It's an all inclusive resort. They also restock your fridge with soda and beer every other day. But I'm sure they would do it daily if you asked them too.

[@mineman2012]

How was the water/ice situation? Did you take anything to help with it? I have heard it can you for an upset stomach

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Ice was ice. I don't suggest drinking tap water. But ask restaurant for bottled water! They will give you

[@saskatuner]

Never drink tap water in Mexico 🇲🇽 .

[@ChristinaMeyer-iq3xb]

Hi, are you allowed to go to the RIU Vallarta and use their amenities as well when staying here, thanks.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

No. You can only go back and forth and use both amenities if you stay at the vallarta !

[@redsealjourneymanreviews6647]

@@merlotmamasplants1896 why post wrong advice? buzz kill.

[@ArissRunner]

Was going to book the Riu Vallarta, but it is sold out. So now to decide between Riu Palace or Riu Jalisco. But Riu Palace is 20% more and we are going with the family (9 adults and an infant). Your video shows the Riu Jalisco would be okay and worth despite some of the negative reviews. We are not particular people, but still want a nice place to go to. We like to be active and participate in activities but also possibly have an area to just chill too. We want a memorable vacation in a good way as we do not do this often as a family. Also from Canada and want to go the beginning of January 2023. Hope choosing the Jalisco is the right decision and seems like we can't go wrong.

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

I consider jalisco to be pretty kid friendly. There were a few. Older folk, we spoke to who thought it was noisy and to many kids... but if that doesn't bother you then I think you'll be fine! Plus there's adult pools as well. I think you will be happy with jalisco.

[@tonyraso2332]

I'm traveling from Canada also Jan 2-9 . My wife and I and my 4 kids . Mind you my youngest child is 16

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

You will have an amazing time !!!

[@Anddyyyyt1825]

Hi, I’m a little confused. We booked at the Riu Jalisco, but I thought the three resorts were connected and I had access to all. Are they are different locations? Thanks!

[@silviag2920]

Hi thanks for reviewing! Quick question do they still doing nigh shows everyday ????? Thanks in advance

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

They sure were when we went !

[@silviag2920]

Thank you for taking the time to replay si take you for making the video . I had a few concerns and your review help me Loots we are going next month I hope we did a good choice for little 👶🏻👧🏻🙏🏻

[@jonathanvalencia606]

Just got back from my flight :( my vacation flew by

[@saltyt6425]

Is this the Riu Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit?

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

Yes

[@googoo8325]

We were just here in March 2023, I have only been to another resort in PV and compared to that one, this place was a complete let down. The food was terrible, the service was garbage and the accessibility was brutal. Food was very bland and it was the SAME MENU everyday, nothing changed. Not one time did anyone ask me if I wanted a drink while in the pool or by the beach, had to get up and stand in line for sometimes 10 - 20 minutes. They had 4 elevators and we were on the 5th floor and everyday out of the 4 elevators at least 2 if not 3 of them were broken down for at least half of the day, its kind of hard to bring a baby and a stroller up 5 flights of stairs everyday. The only thing this place had going for it was the kid pool area, that was the only place I could think of that was not a let down, my kids did have fun there. But for the price we paid to bring my family down here I will never go back.

[@redsealjourneymanreviews6647]

hows gym

[@danielabernal9026]

Play canasta and drink Metamucil 🤣🤣 killed me

[@merlotmamasplants1896]

🤣🤣

[@lenkawilson20]

Was there April/23 horrible experience food poisoning the nights were like your in hell with screaming locals and techno music..the sports bar is a joke dirty cutlery never recommend this hell hole