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Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive is a resort destination wedding venue in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, hosting 300 at dinner (Aisle estimate). Best months: January, March, April, December.

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

Cabo San LucasBaja California Sur, Mexico

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is a 692-room all-inclusive beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, with direct beach access, gardens, pools and sea views across the property.

Guests
300 at dinnerAisle estimate
Rooms
692 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Mar–AprAisle estimate
Getting there
SJDabout 35 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is a 692-room all-inclusive beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, with direct beach access, gardens, pools and sea views across the property.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony with an indoor backup option, then move to an indoor or outdoor reception with dance space, in-house catering and bars.

Wedding packages are priced in USD and include ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and an on-site coordinator, with guest rooms billed separately.

Legal ceremonies can be performed on site, and no venue buyout or exclusive use is required.

  • 692 rooms, from Super Saver doubles to 2-bedroom junior suites sleeping up to 8
  • Adults-only (18+) swim-up junior suites available alongside family-friendly connecting rooms
  • Direct beach access, gardens, pools and sea-view settings for photos and ceremonies
  • Outdoor ceremony space with an indoor backup, plus indoor and outdoor reception options with dance space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
300 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony, seated
150 guestsAisle estimate

Staying over

Rooms
692 rooms
Room types
25 listed
Whole property to yourselves
No
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: good
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: out of season
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: out of season
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
SJD, 35 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Phone
624 146 7160
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Reviews of Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

“My husband and I fell in love with Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!! We celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary there. The service from all employees were all so very helpful and informative.”

Casey SagonRead the whole review on Google

4.4out of 5, from 15,136 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

What does the wedding package include?
The package includes ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and an on-site coordinator. Guest rooms are not included in the package price, which is quoted in USD.
How many guests can the venue host?
We estimate around 150 guests seated for a ceremony and around 300 for a seated dinner. The resort has a meeting and banquet space plus indoor and outdoor reception options with dance space.
Which airport should guests fly into?
The nearest airport is Los Cabos International (SJD), an estimated 35-minute transfer to the resort. On-site parking is available.
Can we marry legally at the resort?
Yes, legal ceremonies can be held on site, and an on-site coordinator works with you on the planning.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are allowed and connecting junior suites sleep up to 8. Some swim-up junior suites are adults-only (18+). Pets are not permitted.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in Mexico with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in Mexico, and you can replace each one with a quote.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Rooms: 692 rooms

    “It has 692 rooms in total, so you can choose the one that best suits you.”
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  • Room types: 25 listed

    “Suite with Hot Jacuzzi and Ocean View”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: No

    “The wedding couple and at least 80% of guests must stay in the same Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed purchasing a established wedding package.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “The wedding couple and at least 80% of guests must stay in the same Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed purchasing a established wedding package.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Couples must respect the arrival date, they have to arrive at least two (2) full business days for symbolic ceremony and three (3) full business days for a civil ceremony, prior to the wedding date.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas offers a private beachfront area and a gazebo as its two primary wedding venues — both directly on El Médano Beach with Sea of Cortez views.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Fully air-conditioned luxury ballroom with state-of-the-art acoustics and guaranteed rain backup.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Discover a world of flavors with the wide gastronomic variety of the Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas and the delicious creations of its 7 restaurants.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas has 7 different bars where you can enjoy the best atmosphere on the coast of Cabo San Lucas.”
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  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator

    “4-hours private reception event with special menu, open bar and DJ with lighting setup.”
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  • Not included: Rooms

    “The wedding couple and at least 80% of guests must stay in the same Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed purchasing a established wedding package.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “The wedding couple and at least 80% of guests must stay in the same Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed purchasing a established wedding package.”
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  • Pets: No

    “No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “The Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, on the shores of the paradisiacal El Médano beach, with golden sand and crystal-clear waters, is the ideal destination to enjoy memorable family vacations.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Free self parking is available onsite.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Fully air-conditioned luxury ballroom with state-of-the-art acoustics and guaranteed rain backup.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Elevated outdoor terrace catching ocean breezes, perfect for sunset toasts and dinner.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “4-hours private reception event with special menu, open bar and DJ with lighting setup.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “At the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas you’ll find six swimming pools: two with built-in jacuzzis, two with swim-up bars, and two for children.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “A private beachfront ceremony area and a gazebo with sweeping Sea of Cortez views — the resort's two signature wedding venue options, each with a genuinely different character.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “The hotel is outstanding for its architecture and is set within a 32,000 sq.m. garden.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “The best part is that you won’t have to worry about anything because our team of expert wedding planners will take care of all the hard work while you enjoy this unique occasion to the fullest.”
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