Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive | Resort in Rio Hato

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El Farallon del Chiru Resort | Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Resort in El Farallon del Chiru, Rio Hato

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
At Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers 573 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rio Hato property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.


3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Finca 43.668, Rio Hato, Panama

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Recycling
  • Phone
Breakfast
  • 4 restaurants
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free minibar
  • Free bottled water
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limo/town car service
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Activities
  • Whale watching
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Shopping
  • Scuba diving
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Nightclub
  • Kayaking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
General
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1690 square feet)
  • Meeting room
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • 100% renewable energy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Vegan dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • TV in lobby
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic drinking straws
Guest Services
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Children's club
  • Waterslide
  • Hair salon
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Beachfront location
  • Beach loungers
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Garden
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Balcony

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 11:30 pm late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed the name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation this property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted this property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of covid-19 health protocol (riu) this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. this property uses a grey water recycling system

Reviews

Paul
Jun 5, 2025 10:18:01 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: The hotel could use some upgrading and there is a huge construction site going on right next door. The food is okay but not amazing. The beach and sea access are not the greatest. I could see how it could work for some but we wouldn't go back.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Triple Room (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Triple Room (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Garden View ( Kid Free | C)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Courtyard View (C)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Courtyard View (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Wheelchair-width doorways, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Ocean View (C)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Ocean View (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Wheelchair-width doorways, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (L)
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Oceanfront (C)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Oceanfront (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Triple Room (C)
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Triple Room (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 11.49, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Garden View (Kids Free | B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 23.89, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Suite, Ocean View (C)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Suite, Ocean View (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Separate sitting area, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 23.89, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Garden View (C)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Garden View (C)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 11, Square feet - 377, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 35, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 11, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Ocean View (L)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Ocean View (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Double Room, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Suite, Ocean View (U)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, Ocean View (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Separate sitting area, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Triple Room (L)
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
1 Double Bed
Triple Room (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 11.49, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Double Room, Oceanfront (L)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Double Room, Oceanfront (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Triple Room (E)
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
1 Double Bed
Triple Room (E)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 11.49, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Ocean view, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Ocean View (U)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Ocean View (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Garden View (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 23.89, Sofa bed, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Oceanfront (U)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Double Room, Oceanfront (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 23.89, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 3
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Triple Room (U)
Room Size: 409 square feet m2
1 King Bed
1 Double Bed
Triple Room (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 11.49, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 38, Square feet - 409, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 23.89, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 3
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Ping - 24, Square feet - 850, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Courtyard View (U)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Courtyard View (U)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Ocean View (E)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Ocean View (E)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 2, Bed count minimum 3
Suite, Ocean View (L)
Room Size: 850 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, Ocean View (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 23.89, Number of bedrooms - 1, Separate sitting area, Square feet - 850, Square meters - 79, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Double Room, Courtyard View (L)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room, Courtyard View (L)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Courtyard View (E)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 10.59, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Triple Room (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Double Bed
Triple Room (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Sofa bed, Bed count maximum 3, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
1 King Bed
Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 11, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)
Room Size: 355 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Partial Ocean View (C)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 355, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 33, Number of bathrooms - 1, Ping - 10, Bed count minimum 3
Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Double Room, Oceanfront (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)
Room Size: 366 square feet m2
3 King Bed and Double Beds
Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

General

Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 366, Bed count maximum 3, Square meters - 34, Number of bathrooms - 1, Ping - 10, Bed count minimum 3
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
3 King Bed and Twin Beds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Bed count maximum 3, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count minimum 3
Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
Double Room (Tropical View, B2C-US)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this El Farallon del Chiru resort pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the El Farallon del Chiru resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, this El Farallon del Chiru resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in El Farallon del Chiru resort?

Best-rates for the El Farallon del Chiru resort starts from $190 per night with includes Breakfast, Laundry, Air Conditioner, TV, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Child Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, View, Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Parking, Guest Services, Internet, Pool, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Restaurant At SunSki Resorts, we pair every traveler with their perfect accommodation, complete with all necessary facilities. Whether you're traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets, we have the ideal rental for you.

Is El Farallon del Chiru resort a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the El Farallon del Chiru resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the El Farallon del Chiru resort has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the El Farallon del Chiru resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the El Farallon del Chiru resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for El Farallon del Chiru resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the El Farallon del Chiru resort are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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