We stayed at RIU Vallarta in July 2025 and were very disappointed. The beach and pools were nice, but that’s where the positives end. There’s only one breakfast restaurant, and it smelled strongly of fish every morning—it made me feel sick. The food overall was repetitive—same soup daily and identical menus at all restaurants, including Il Gusto. We also found blood stains on our bed sheets and lipstick marks on the pillowcase, which was shocking and unhygienic. I had ordered water through the RIU app and assumed it would come in the morning. That night, a male staff member knocked several times while I was putting my baby to sleep. When I didn’t answer right away, he used his key card to enter our room without permission. It felt extremely invasive and unsafe. The staff offered to change rooms, but we’d be without a room from 11 AM to 4 PM—not acceptable with a baby. Loud music played late into the night, and staff came across as intimidating when we raised concerns. We reported everything to Expedia, who contacted the hotel, but no action was taken. I wouldn’t recommend this resort to families or anyone expecting cleanliness, safety, and respectful service.