Riu Emerald Bay

Located on Playa Las Brujas beach

Distance from Airport: 20 miles
Distance from Downtown: 8 miles
Distance from Attractions: 6 miles from shops
Distance from Beach: On the beach
Local Transportation Options: Taxi, bus
Parking: Yes

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 716


Room Category Descriptions:

• DBSB - Standard Room
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, laptop size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom is equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Rooms have either a balcony or terrace and are located on floors 1-4.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed
  
• DBMB - Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, laptop-size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom is equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Rooms have either a balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed
  
• SJMB - Honeymoon Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, laptop-size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom is equipped with bathtub and shower, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Rooms have either a larger balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
  
• DGMB - Family Room Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, laptop-size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom is equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Rooms have either a balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 2 children / 4 total (minimum occupancy for the Family room (DGMB ) is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Occupancies less than minimum requirement will not be allowed by the hotel)
  Bedding: 1 double bed and 1 king-size bed
  

• SUMZ - Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, laptop-size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and walk-in closet. Bathroom is equipped with hydro-massage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double-sink, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and amenities kit. Rooms have either a balcony or terrace with ocean view and private whirlpool and are located on the top 4 floors.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king-size bed
  
• FGSB - Duplex Room
  Air conditioning, 2-sofa beds on first floor, 1 king size bed on upper floor, phone, TV on each floor, radio alarm clock, laptop-size electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Two bathrooms that are equipped with a shower, double-sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Rooms have balcony or terrace with partial ocean view.
  Occupancy: 4 adults (3 adult minimum) / 5 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed, 2 sofa beds

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes, subject to availability
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer, bathroom amenities kit, suites have hydro- massage bathtub, shower cabin and bidet
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, free of charge, subject to availability
• Internet Access: Hotel offers complimentary high-speed Internet for 90 consecutive minutes in the lobby beginning November 1, 2012.
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: Minibar and liquor dispenser
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, free of charge, subject to availability
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, electronic in-room laptop-size safe
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes, direct dial, additional charge
• Television / Radio: Yes, satelite and local TV, radio alarm clock

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional charge
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding, children 2-12 years of age pay children's rate
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No

• Elevators: Yes, 6
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 20 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry service, beauty salon, gift shop

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: No
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Main Restaurant - Buffet style with smoking and non-smoking sections and a terrace
• Poolside Restaurant - Buffet
• Asian Restaurant - Buffet
• Grill Steakhouse Restaurant - A la carte
• Mexican Restaurant - A la carte
• Room Service - No

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Lobby bar
• Lounge bar
• Plaza bar
• Sports bar
• Pool and swim-up bar

Entertainment:

• Daily entertainment program for adults and children, live music, variety shows, RIU theme shows, and an onsite nightclub

• Pool: Yes, and a children's pool with sun loungers, towels and parasols
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Yes, overlooking the Pacific Ocean with sun loungers
• Watersports: Sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving lessons on the pool, scuba diving shop available for additional fees
• Spa: Yes, Renova Spa with different treatments, beauty salon, and massages
• Fitness Center: Yes
• Golf: Special Golf Rates Available at Estrella del Mar Golf course. Reservations can be made with hotel concierge or directly at the golf course.
• Shopping: Gift shop, only 6 miles away from shopping center
• Other: Use of the gym, whirlpool and sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years of age. Sports shoes are mandatory when using the gym.

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Full All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive Features Include:

• All meals and snacks 24 hours per day
• Unlimited domestic beverages
• Sports and activities
• Complimentary entrance to nightclub

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Main Restaurant - Buffet style
• Poolside Restaurant - Buffet style

Lunch Options:

• Main Restaurant - Buffet style
• Poolside - Buffet style

Dinner Options:

• Main Restaurant - Buffet style
• Poolside Restaurant - Buffet style
• Asian Restaurant - A la carte
• Mexican Restaurant - A la carte
• Grill Steakhouse Restaurant - A la carte

Room Service: No
In-room Food Options: No
Restaurant Reservations Required: Reservations required at the Asian, Mexican, and Grill Steak house
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen)
Dining Surcharges: No

Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, and bottled water
• Domestic and imported beer
• House wines
• Premium brand liquor

In-room Beverage Options:

• In-room minibar and liquor dispenser
• Soft drinks
• Bottled water
• Beer

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: No

Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Daytime entertainment program for adults (daily)

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Shows, RIU evening program or live music (daily) with complimentary entrance to nightclub and drinks (open 6 nights a week)

Children's Activity Program: Yes, please see the Family Program section for details on the Children's Activity Program.


Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Gym, table tennis, workout room, beach volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling equipment, kayaking, and 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Evening Activity Options:

• Billiards, additional charge

Other Activity Options:

• Special Golf Rates Available at Estrella del Mar Golf course. Reservations can be made with hotel concierge or directly at the golf course.

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: 1 scuba lesson in hotel pool
Activity Surcharges:

Other Services or Amenities Included:

• All gratuities, taxes, and fees
• Luggage handling

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Spa services
• Golf
• Motorized watersports
• Internet
• Horseback riding

• Minimum check-in age: 18. During the months of March and April, at least 1 person aged 21 years or over is required at check-in
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

Minimum check in age is 18 years old, except during the months of March and April Minimum of one person 21 years of age is required to check in during the months of March and April. In the even there is not a 21 year old to check in, you will be unable to stay at the resort.

Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense if they are causing a disturbance. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups are not permitted.

• Year Built: 2009
• Most Recent Renovations: None
• Beginning February 2012, wireless Internet access will be available in rooms for an additional fee.

• Most rooms have ocean views
• 24-hour all-inclusive

• Very large property

• Child Ages: Children 1 year of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding, children 2-12 years of age pay children's rate
• Children's Activity Program: Yes, daily, daytime entertainment program for children ages 4-12
• Babysitting Service: Yes, additional fees
• Children's Amenities: Children's pool and miniclub