Riu Tikida Beach

I’ve stayed at several RIU properties around the world and am also a RIU Class member, so I had certain expectations coming into RIU Tikida Beach. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a RIU and I truly wish I had known what to expect before booking. For what we paid, it was simply not worth the money.

The first major issue was the bathroom, which had what appeared to be mold/mildew in multiple areas. I will be including photos because the condition of the bathroom was unacceptable for a hotel at this price point. To make matters worse, one of the cleaning staff actually asked us whether we had peed in the shower, which I found incredibly inappropriate and uncomfortable.

The food was also very disappointing. There was not a particularly wide selection, either of Moroccan dishes or more familiar international options, and much of what was available simply wasn’t very good. There are several bars on the property, but we found that only one consistently made decent drinks. Drinks from the other bars were poorly made and disappointing.

The hotel advertises beach access, but the beach is not truly private, and the hotel’s beach area could be maintained much better. Several of the lounge chairs and cushions/pillows were visibly stained and worn, which made the area feel much less appealing than what I would expect from a RIU property.

I was also surprised by the lack of daytime entertainment and amenities. At other RIU resorts I’ve visited, there are usually activities around the pool, music playing, games, or some type of atmosphere during the day. Here, there was essentially nothing. The property felt very quiet and lacked the lively resort experience I normally associate with RIU.

Even basic amenities were unnecessarily inconvenient. We asked for an iron and were told we had to physically go down to reception and leave a deposit just to borrow one. I have never experienced this at a RIU before. For a hotel of this size, it is surprising that irons are not simply available in the rooms or easily provided upon request.

While I did have some pleasant interactions with certain staff members, there were also multiple moments throughout our stay where I felt there were racial undertones in the way we were treated and looked at, both by some staff and other guests. As a Black traveler, it made parts of the stay uncomfortable and is something I think other travelers should be aware of.

Overall, between the bathroom condition, mediocre food, inconsistent drinks, poorly maintained beach furniture, lack of entertainment, inconvenient amenities, and uncomfortable interactions, this did not feel like the RIU experience I am accustomed to. I have stayed at RIU properties in several countries and expected much better.

I would not stay at RIU Tikida Beach again, and I would not recommend it based on my experience.

We have just returned after a fabulous week in Tikida Beach hotel Agadir. This hotel is a beautiful hotel, with comfortable spacious rooms , fantastic pool area with plenty of sun loungers with gigantic cushions for comfort. The hotel is situated with its own private beach area, again supplied with plenty of loungers. The staff are exceptional, friendly & can’t do enough to help. The front desk Manager Mr Yassine El Allam is there to constantly insure your needs are taken care of. The front staff are warm & friendly, & work so well under Mr Yassine. The food is plentiful & a wide choice of drinks. There are plenty of areas with bars to sit quietly or to join in the nightly entertainment which is great fun. The restaurant is run well under the watchful eye of the Maitre De Mr Karim , where nothing is too much trouble . You can dine inside or out with plenty of seating areas. This holiday was great value for money & a huge bonus that it is adult only hotel. Each evening was different entertainment, with local acts being brought in to entertain which was a real treat. While watching the entertainment Khadeja was always there to check you had drinks . Every afternoon I use to go to the bar on my way back from the pool & the barman Mustafa would make me a coffee just how I liked it. He was always so pleasant & polite. I had stayed in this hotel earlier this year & was so happy there we had decided to return & was not disappointed, we felt welcomed & valued as guests. There are shops & eateries in walking distance outside . I can not fault this hotel & can highly recommend it.