Riu Flamingos’ Full Refurbishment Is Ready for Its Close Up

Image: Hotel Riu Flamingos (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels & Resorts)
Image: Hotel Riu Flamingos (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels & Resorts)
by I Want to Go to RIU
Last updated:: 8:00 PM ET, Fri May 15, 2026

There’s never been a better time to visit Hotel Riu Flamingos in Riviera Nayarit, as the family friendly resort is showing off its renovated look. This 24-hour all-inclusive paradise has been totally reimagined for guests, with a fresh look for everything from the RIU Land kids club to a new American Country restaurant. There’s also a Sports Bar, DJ-led parties, and a “Mini-Splash” pool for relaxation.

A Family Room Garden View room at Hotel Riu Flamingos in Riviera Nayarit.

The rooms are worth celebrating, too, with sleek updates and 120 new partial ocean view and family ocean front view choices. Imagine the signature All-Inclusive service for up to six guests! As well, Friends & Families Rooms offered guaranteed proximity, ideal for wedding parties, family reunions, or larger families (and perfect for intergenerational travel). How easy it is to stay together in this contemporary, upscale setting, with no worries about being far from your loved ones.

Newly reimagined lobby area at Hotel Riu Flamingos in Riviera Nayarit.

The refurbishment itself has much to offer guests. Some of the highlights of the new look include:

• There are sleek new designs everywhere, spanning the lobby, restaurants, bars and rooms.
• The new Sports Bar, American Country restaurant, and a sure-to-be-popular ice cream parlor are all located in a new building. Other restaurants to try are Pepe’s Food Grill and Taco Station, as well as a steakhouse.
• The new Moka coffee bar boasts a modern cafe atmosphere, where you can get your favorite caffeinated treats.
• The pool area now has with four swimming pools, a signature swim-up bar, and the new Mini-Splash pool for kids
• Pre-burn off some of those calories at the upgraded gym, which is open 24 hours.

Setup for a beach ceremony from the newest RIU wedding collection, Indulgence Beachfront Bliss, in Punta Cana.

For guests considering a wedding or group travel, there is a perks program, where you can easily unlock premium benefits, which start with just five rooms. Travelers can earn complimentary room upgrades, a complimentary cocktail hour with appetizers and more.


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