Hotel Riu Oliva Beach Resort - All Inclusive

“Great week away”

Lovely hotel great location, a step away from the beach. The food was excellent and a great choice, the Chinese dining wasn’t to my taste but nice to have the option .

“Great place will be back again for the 3rd time”

Stayed here for 7 nights it's our second time here and it's home from home. We would come here every year if we could. The place hasn't changed if your looking for a 4/5 star it's not the place for you, there are some scuffs on the walls and it needs repainting but because it may be closed down and… more

Stayed here for 7 nights it's our second time here and it's home from home. We would come here every year if we could. The place hasn't changed if your looking for a 4/5 star it's not the place for you, there are some scuffs on the walls and it needs repainting but because it may be closed down and demolished why would you paint it. The food is lovely 😍 the staff are lovely. It's such a nice place, we have only ever stayed in the annex so can't comment on the hotel. We always ask for a first floor room as you get an enclosed balcony. There are twin beds that you can push together. The beds are comfy but I would recommend bringing a pillow if you aren't into long pillows as they have 4 long pillows not the rectangular ones, there are blankets also in the wardrobe if needed. The room has a balcony with a table and two chairs, there are two sofas and a coffee table, a table with a lamp on and a dining table. There is a TV with English channels on and cupboard/draw space. There is a fridge but they don't provide water but there are water points inside restaurant/snack bars. Upstairs there are twin beds and bedside tables. A wardrobe and a free safe. The bathroom has a bath/shower and bidet as well as a loo. Toilet roll is provided as well as soap in a dispenser on the wall, there is a hairdryer and towels. The cleaning staff are lovely 😍 they ask daily do you want your room cleaning and have a note in the room they will change your towels if you put them on the floor/bath to save the environment from washing if not needed. We stayed in room 4420, we prefer the pool next to the annex as its quieter but the pool next to the hotel is best to do lengths if you like to swim like me. There is a restaurant next to the pool and annex and a snack bar. Both have outside seating. Smoking is only at the table with an ashtray. You can smoke at your sunbed if you like to. The pool is different lengths and good for children/adults as has steps in or a bar to hold to walk in the pool, lifeguards are on duty. The entertainment team come to the hotel pool. There is a sunbed part on a sandy part it's lovely and there is a shower and foot wash near the beach. The jacuzzi isn't on but it's only small, there are paid sunbeds and umbrellas to purchase if wanted on the beach, we didn't use this facility. There is a bar, we didn't use. Lifeguards on patrol and tell you to come further in when the tide is high. The hotel pool is good but gets busy for sunbathing but there is a lower and higher are to go. There is a separate children's pool. The entertainment team come here and don't mither, the kids club is next to the annex. There are two bars at the hotel pool, one has a snack bar in the one near the pool, this pool is louder than the annex pool. You can get card to get towels at reception but we always bring our own so not sure if you pay a deposit. The sunbeds are easy to get but I would put your towel down when going for breakfast. We have only stayed in January and September so not sure how busy summer is. The main restaurant is near reception and there is a separate Mandarin/Canadian restaurant. We have only tried the Mandarin and it was nice. You have to book these at reception. The food had always been good, lots of choice and I'm a vegetarian. Amstel is on tap as well as shandy, rose, white and red wine. Water/juice and branded coke. The bars do cocktails if you like them, they can be a bit sweet. The entertainment is good, they have singers in the upstairs lounge bar next to the onsite shop. The other entertainment is in the hall next to the reception and has a bar, you need to get a seat inside or out early so you can get a good view. Some reviews may say they got ill, we never have and we use the hand gel as you walk in. It's accessible for disabled as there is a slope, there are lifts to the restaurant. There is a cat cafe, you can feed the cats. The beach is lovely, if you go near the rock huts that's where the nudist beach is, you may get a view of a bum, so don't be shocked you have been warned. The dunes are lovely to walk on. There is a bus from the front to the town for €2.50, it's about an hour walking straight down the road or across the dunes. I would recommend Cicar in the town or from the airport, good customer service and reasonable prices and no deposit. We visited the volcano, the caves, El Cotillo for the sunset, we went to caleta de fuste. I would recommend the shopping centre in Puerto Rosario for a drive out. You can get a taxi from the hotel reception or walking down to the stand not far from reception. The TUI rep comes to her desk and is helpful.

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“We lioke RIU hotels”

Our first visit to this hotel and it lived up to expectations. Yes, the hotel could do with renovation but it is still kept clean and the food, services and staff are exceptionally good.

“Honest review”

Just returned yesterday. Holiday overall was quite good. Good bits, Amazing staff. Beautiful beach location. Amazing beach, sea temperature pleasant, crystal clear water. Beer on tap. Lovely pool. Daytime entertainment. Singers in the small bar, twice weekly. Not so good. Food in main restaura… more

Just returned yesterday. Holiday overall was quite good. Good bits, Amazing staff. Beautiful beach location. Amazing beach, sea temperature pleasant, crystal clear water. Beer on tap. Lovely pool. Daytime entertainment. Singers in the small bar, twice weekly. Not so good. Food in main restaurant was okay, quite repetitive. Saw member of staff drop serving utensil on floor then put it back on food tray. Staff member putting out rolls without using tongs or wearing gloves. Food in Asian restaurants not great, wife was ill for 48 hours after visiting the restaurant. Entertainment in main bar, terrible, although people seemed to enjoy it, must be down to my taste. I’m surprised Rui put their name to this hotel as it is nowhere near the standard of other Rui hotels I’ve stayed in. If you want a cheap and cheerful holiday this is for you.

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