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Riu Vistamar
Spain, Europe
Amadores
The Hotel Riu Vistamar is located on a cliff with incredible views of the sea. In this hotel in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, you'll find free WiFi, a varied gastronomic offer, fun entertainment programmes and the best 24-hour All-Inclusive service of RIU Hotels & Resorts. The more than 450 rooms of the Hotel Riu Vistamar have the best amenities for you to enjoy your stay with us, such as air conditioning, a mini-fridge, and a balcony with lovely views of the sea. And, among the facilities of this hotel in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, you'll find a pool for babies and two outdoor swimming pools for luxuriating in the warm climate of the Canary Islands on your holiday. And if you want to visit the Playa de Amadores beach, located less than two miles from the hotel, we provide a free bus service for getting there. At the Hotel Riu Vistamar you'll also have the chance to enjoy authentic gastronomic experiences thanks its varied culinary offer. In the Amadores restaurant, you'll savour wonderful breakfasts at the buffet with show cooking stations; at the Kai restaurant, you'll discover delicious Asian dishes; and at Sea Breeze, you'll get to try the best recipes from Canarian cuisine. Plus, in the bars in the hotel, you'll find a wide variety of snacks and appetisers. At this family hotel in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria you won't have time to get bored, thanks to the entertainment programmes, which include activities and live shows that will assure you plenty of fun during your stay. And kids will be able to enjoy the RiuLand kids' club, which organises special activities so that they too can have fun during their holiday. And, the Hotel Riu Vistamar has a gym, a volley ball court and the RiuFit programme for our more athletic guests.
Hotel Information
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness centre and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting (surcharge) and shopping on-site. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Facilities
- Volleyball
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor heated pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Show cooking
- Poolside snack bar
- Clothes dryer
- Sun terrace
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good5,858 reviews
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Good hotel.
We stayed at RIU Vistamar for a week from 8th October 26, after previously staying in RIU hotels in Mexico and Costa Del Sol. This hotel was nice but it is aging and could do with a tidy up in places. However, it is still a good hotel with great views but maybe not as good as we had experienced before.
We were anxious about visiting this hotel given the reviews about sickness. We had asked TUI to move us to another hotel but they said everything was fine here, and we would lose everything we had paid if we moved. We took every precaution to avoid sickness, only drinking bottled water, even taking it with us to meals. We hand sanitised everywhere. However, we saw many guests leaving the toilets without hand washing, so maybe its not the hotels fault. We didn't see or hear of anyone there who was ill.
Our room on the 5th floor was good, spacious and functional.
Layout of the hotel is a bit weird with rooms on floors 1 to 5, and facilities are on the higher floors. Asian restaurant, shop and buffet restaurant on 7, reception on 8, pools on 9 (and sports bar), 10 (Sea Breeze daytime restaurant) and 11 kids pool
Food in the buffet restaurant was also good with plenty of choice. Great views from the terrace outside. A lovely place to have breakfast or meal, overlooking Amadores Beach.
The Asian buffet was also good but we didn't enjoy the grill restaurant. That was just like the buffet but with less choice.
Cocktails are already mixed from a machine and are okay at best. Wine, Amstel ber and Sangria is on tap. Wife said wine was a bit ropey. The Cava is opened and in an ice bucket. We watched a bar man open about 4 bottles and leave them open in an ice bucket. Inevitably they were often flat. I was not drinking alcohol so tried the alcohol free cocktails which were okay for a change but they did have bottled Amstel 0.0, which was quite nice. The staff would even get one at dinner if asked, so that was a nice touch.
Sports bar was nice with great views and glass walls to make the most of the views. Bottled water was available from there. Apparently, it was open 24 hours a day.
Pool areas have plenty of beds and we never struggled to get a sunbed even in the afternoon.
Pool towels are provided and you can change them daily.
We walked up to the Europa Centre and had a nice Indian meal in the Shanti Indian Restaurant. Some good bars there too.
Got the free shuttle bus to the beach which is lovely with clear water. Plenty of bars and restaurants around the beach for lunch or a drink.
Got taxi into Peurto Rico and looked round the shops and played Mini Golf for €7 each which was good. Walked to the beach and had lunch there before getting taxi back. Its about €8 from the hotel to Peurto Rico.
Also got the bus to Peurto de Mogan. Lovely place to pass a few hours and have a drink at the marina. Bus is cheap, €3.10 per couple, each way. (Got the free shuttle down to the beach, then the bus stop is nearby) Bus drivers drive very fast, so hold on tight.
Shows in the hotel are a it predictable, some good, some bad.
Overall it was a good hotel, with good facilities and no evidence of illness. It could do with a make over here and there.
Review by Paul R West Midlands UK
Fantastic time
Wow what a fantastic hotel, we loved everything ❣️
Sickness bug strikes yet again!
We stayed here for ten days in mid September. Four days after arriving, both my wife and I contracted the dread sickness bug that seems to happen alot in this hotel. We didn’t leave our room for three days as a result and my wife was hospitalised as a result. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. Booking a stay here is like playing russian roulette.
Review by Gary K Askam in Furness, United Kingdom
Great hotel . Give it a go and ignore the negative reviews
We stayed with friends for a 65th birthday Rooms were great . Fabulous sea views . We requested 3 things re room floor and view of amadores etc and got them . Staff all friendly and helpful. Neon party was great fun Food always good and lots of choice . Drinks ok for all inclusive although cocktails weren’t great and very sweet . Pools were fab No sign of any sickness bug whatsoever Hotel was spotless sanitizer everywhere . I was shocked to see women using toilets and not washing their hands I even told 2 of them to wash their hands . So maybe people should look at themselves to see why they become ill or possibly drink less alcohol or sugary drinks We had a great time . Staff were fab Hotel looking a bit tired in places perhaps just needs a quick spruce up . But well done Rui vistamar we had a blast
Review by Kimmieandy Ibstock, United Kingdom
Great Canarian Holiday
Huge hotel on the top of a cliff so the views are amazing. 3 Pools on different levels. Food is plentiful if a little repetitive. We were all inclusive. The hotel is busy...and I would say not great for anyone with limited mobility although lifts served all floors. coach goes down to the beautiful beach a few times a day...and brings you back. Beach beds are not expensive like some places. We never had a problem getting a pool lounger nor waiting more than 2 minutes at the bars for drinks. The food is mainly buffet style although you can book ahead for the restaurants...we had no luck getting in the asian restaurant at the Riu. Not a great system to book table...get the Riu app when in hotel. Wifi excellent all around the place and free.
Entertainment is enthusiastic and the rock show was amazing. The team were so good.
Pool exercises too..all for fun...Bingo too if you like that sort of thing. All in all very relaxing time had. Mogan is a trip worth doing, about 20 Euros in a cab..beautiful town with beach. Lovely restaurants and nice feel. Puerto Rico in evening is for the nightlife...busy and lots of shops. Beers (large) in cafes were 3-4 euros. Cabs great and not expensive and plenty of them! My biggest compliment is to the staff at the Riu...they were all amazing...going above and beyond to be helpful. Would travel there again...a great time had by all.
