Riu Tequila

We stayed at this resort for 14 nights and overall had a fantastic holiday. I would definitely recommend it to families and anyone looking for plenty to do throughout their stay.

The staff were one of the biggest highlights. Every single member of the team was attentive, polite, friendly and always full of energy. They really made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived.

Our room was always kept very clean, with fresh linen changed every other day, and the housekeeping team did a great job.

The food was also excellent, with a huge variety available every day, so there was always something different to try. The entertainment was outstanding too. The RIU entertainment team were incredible, putting on fantastic shows every evening, and there were also loads of daytime activities to get involved in.

The hotel has four pools, including an adults-only pool with a swim-up bar, all of which are a lovely size. The beach is only around a five-minute walk away, or you can hop on one of the golf carts if you don’t fancy walking.

There were just a few things that could be improved. The pools were extremely warm, and you could actually feel warm water being pumped in from the jets. In such a hot climate, it would have been much nicer if cooler water was circulated so guests could properly cool down. We also didn’t notice the pools being cleaned during our stay, and they became quite dirty. I would also recommend avoiding white swimwear, as the pool water turned ours green.

We were also disappointed that several of the speciality restaurants were closed for much of our holiday. The Chinese restaurant, in particular, was rarely open, which was a shame because when we finally managed to eat there it was absolutely amazing. We would have loved the opportunity to visit it more than once.

One final point isn’t aimed at the hotel but may be useful for anyone booking through TUI. We went on the catamaran excursion that includes snorkelling over the underwater ruins. The TUI reps, boat crew and food were all fantastic, and we couldn’t fault them. However, the snorkelling itself felt very unsafe. There were lots of boats operating in the same area at the same time, with huge numbers of people in the water. We hadn’t realised we’d be swimming such a long distance away from the boat, weaving through ruins and coral while trying to keep up with our guide at quite a fast pace. It was incredibly difficult to stay with our group amongst all the other excursions, and boats were driving through the area while people were still in the water. My husband and father were both hit by boats during the excursion. Thankfully they weren’t seriously injured, but it was a frightening experience. I think this is something TUI should urgently review, particularly as it could be even more dangerous for young children, older guests or less confident swimmers.

Despite these few negatives, we had an amazing holiday. The hotel is definitely worth visiting, especially for families. There is so much entertainment, plenty of activities, excellent food and wonderful staff who work incredibly hard to make your stay enjoyable.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Holiday – We’ll Definitely Be Back!

We’ve just returned from our second stay at the RIU Tequila, and once again it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by the amazing staff, who work incredibly hard and always have a smile on their faces.

The rooms were excellent – spacious, comfortable, and spotlessly clean every single day. Housekeeping did a fantastic job throughout our stay.

The food was outstanding, with a huge selection at the buffet and excellent speciality restaurants. There was always something different to try, and the quality was consistently brilliant.

The swim-up bar was one of our favourite places to spend the day. The atmosphere was fantastic, the bartenders were brilliant, and the cocktails were always flowing!

The entertainment was first-class, especially the White Party and Neon Party – both were absolutely incredible and not to be missed. The atmosphere, music, and energy made for unforgettable nights.

This hotel really has everything you could want for a perfect holiday. A huge thank you to all the staff for making our stay so special. This was our second visit, and it certainly won’t be our last. We can’t wait to come back again!

Excellent resort.The staff are what make this resort as good as it is.Shout out has to go to Andrea in the sports bar and Matteo on the drinks trolley around the pool.The best restaurant for me was the steak house.Italian was average and the Chinese restaurant "The Bamboo" was all buffet style and by far the worse of the lot.Buffet had a great selection of different foods. Was there 3 years ago we were lucky with the Sargasm.This year it has hit fairly bad.The staff do their best to clear what they can but impossible to clear it all.Otherwise,a beautiful beach.Some days worse than others,might get lucky. Sports bar is where most people seem to go throughout the day.Best air con on the whole resort.Shows are very good too except for the ABBA show.Avoid at all costs.Stay in the sports bar for it. Room cleaned every day, spotlessly.Staff work so hard on the resort and always smiling and saying hello.Small tips throughout the day are much appreciated.Would definitely return to the Riu Tequila.So many pros,so little cons.Great spot.