I have just returned from the Riu Paradise Island resort and I have very few good/decent things to say about it. I have travelled regularly to the Caribbean (Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic) for many years and I've even stayed at several Riu's as well. By far, this is the most disappointing. From the minute I walked in, the lobby was... more

We went to the Riu August 10th for a 4 day getaway for our 34th wedding anniversary. Check in was easy and our room was ready even though we arrived early - about 10.30 am. However, it was right above the air conditioning system for the entire hotel. My husband has a hearing problem so conversation was out of the... more

BEWARE A group of 24 of us went for a wedding on 8-8-08. 16 of us so far have been afflicted by a parasite in our intestines kindly given to us by this hotel. This includes 4 small children and is unacceptable. We have all had horrible stomach cramps, headaches, and can not leave the vicinity of the bathroom for... more

Don't be fooled with the name RIU or the price. I have been to the RIU Palace in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico and it was nothing like this place. Walked in and saw the pool, my pool is a little smaller than this one, this one was cloudy, moldy and old. That should have been my hint not to... more

What a terrible time we had at this hotel it was run down and dirty the food was awfull the pool was so dirty you couldnt see the bottom, dont be fooled by the chandaliers in the entrance to the hotel they should have spent a bit more money on the quality than the lights. we was on the 6th... more

Stayed at the RIU for 7 nights, the food and location are excellent. As in most reviews the rooms are dated but generally fine, who goes to the bahamas to sit in the room anyway? Try and get a high floor with room number that ends in odd number, that way you can overlook the city, atlantis and ocean. The... more

I just returned from a stay at the RIU, Paradise Island, Bahamas with my husband and 2 sons .(ages 10 & 13) Let me start by saying that I am NOT a picky traveller. I could care less about the hangers in the closet, the softness of the bed, the color of the drapes, etc. but this place is not... more

Not so good! Read this review all the way through!! If you are looking to stay in the Bahamas at an all-inclusive resort, keep looking! Just got back from a 5 day 4 night stay with a large group of friends and we all have the same complaints. The rooms need to be updated, severely! The walls are dirty, the... more

I went for four days with my Mom to the Riu from June 22-26, 2008. Overall, we had a great time! The weather was perfect! The water was crisp blue, and the sand pristine. The transfer from the airport to the hotel was quite entertaining. The bus driver was a great laugh as he gave us a history of the... more