Riu Waikiki Hotel, Playa Del Ingles, Canary Islands

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User Rating:
7.5 / 10
(33 User Reviews)
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Hotel Description:

The Riu Waikiki was completely renovated several years ago, is situated right in the centre of Playa del Ingles. There are two large shopping and leisure centres nearby, as well as a supermarket. The hotel comprises of five 7-storey circular buildings. There are 505 well-equipped guest rooms with large terraces. Two restaurants with non-smoking section, Lounge bar with TV and card games area, Hairdresser, Kiosk/boutique, Swimming pool (heated in winter), Children’s swimming pool (heated in winter), Complimentary lounge chairs, cabins and sun umbrellas by the pool, Terrace-solarium, Pool snack bar, Mini-club and children’s playground.
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Riu Waikiki Hotel Reviews

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" Enjoyed the holiday but as per other... "

Submitted By: Mrs M Tooley
Enjoyed the holiday but as per other comments the hotel is geared towards Germans. Despite the no towels on sunbeds notice it still happened and when we mentioned it was told nothing could be done about it.

Food was very repetitive although... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Portland Direct

" We are a group of 7 adults 1 teenager... "

Submitted By: Ms D WHOTTON
We are a group of 7 adults 1 teenager and a 2&3 year old:
We went with Thomas Cook, I’ve always been with 1st choice, I would not go with Thomas Cook again, we only saw our rep once and barely turned up when supposed to.

The trips... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Stayed from the 25th June till 9th... "

Submitted By: Mr H Sam
Stayed from the 25th June till 9th July overall was impressed with the hotel.

There was a lot of Germans as per previous reviews, on the whole though they didn’t bother us - although they did tend to stare at my girlfriend at night when... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" A great winter holiday. The food was... "

Submitted By: Miss E L Thompson
A great winter holiday. The food was fantastic and there was loads to choose from. Came home half a stone heavier after just a week!

Rooms were cleaned every day and an excellent service provided. Entertainment every night, although it got... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Agree with everyone only good if you... "

Submitted By: Miss H Carlin
Agree with everyone only good if you are German.

A lot of old people here. No night entertainment unless you count the same woman droning on each night.

The hotel was very nice but you could not stay there all day.

The... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:MyTravel

" What can I say; this hotel is great... "

Submitted By: Mr W Young
What can I say; this hotel is great as long as you are German.

Don’t book this hotel if you are easy offended, because they have not changed at all, totally ignorant in every way.

The hotel isn’t to bad overall, the room was... read more

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  • User Rating:
    4 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Well on the whole this is a lovely... "

Submitted By: Mr R Abel
Well on the whole this is a lovely hotel although anyone staying here should be aware of a few things don’t go with Direct you only see the rep when you arrive and she really does not give a stuff.

The hotel says it has air conditioning... read more

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Direct Holidays

" Just returned from a week at the Riu... "

Submitted By: Mrs L Holland
Just returned from a week at the Riu Waikiki. Very pleasantly surprised. The room was fairly spacious, 3 of us sharing, and very clean. Nice view of mountains, pool and sea from our small balcony.

Food was fantastic. Loads of it, very... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Cosmos

" We arrived at half eight at night,... "

Submitted By: Miss C  Ray
We arrived at half eight at night, rather hungry, the two people at reception were charming and looked after our cases whilst we went off for a bit to eat. The food was fabulous, Something there for everyone! The languages of the hotel was wonderful,... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Just got back from riu waikiki and I... "

Submitted By: Miss Emily
Just got back from riu waikiki and I have to say, it was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious, something for everyone from fresh meats with veg, to pizza, chips, burgers, and the food is to a very high standard!

The rooms are a good... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Portland Direct

" We arrived at Rui Waikiki and the 1st... "

Submitted By: Mrs J L  Marshalll
We arrived at Rui Waikiki and the 1st thoughts were that we had was we had arrived at Colditz. Well the feeling never left us for the whole 2 week duration.

The rooms are very small and like a prison cell, not that I have ever been in a... read more

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  • User Rating:
    4 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Cosmos

" We arrived at half past one in the... "

Submitted By: Miss K Rowntree
We arrived at half past one in the morning and after checking in the receptionist told us that we could go and have something to eat and drink and gave us the key for the dining room. It was only salad, cold meats and bread, and beer and wine of... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Travel City Direct

" Have just come back from a very... "

Submitted By: Mrs L Eglington
Have just come back from a very enjoyable week at this hotel. As reported by others, the hotel is very clean and welcoming, and the food is of a good standard. Drink measures are vast. We found the bedroom rather on the small size for the three of us... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Portland Direct

" Excellent Hotel. Ideal location,... "

Submitted By: Miss Zoe Ashmore
Excellent Hotel. Ideal location, close to everything you need. The cleanest hotel I have stayed in. The entertainment was better then the usual standards of all inclusive hotels. We even went out for a drink with the entertainment staff, had great... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2005
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Med Hotels

" The room was fine had everything you... "

Submitted By: Flutterby01
The room was fine had everything you need very clean and tidy. the food was very good not great for the waist line as there is so much choice. The staff there was very friendly. The only thing I wasn’t happy about the Thomson rep wasn’t there to... read more

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  • User Rating:
    7 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2005
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Portland Direct
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