Hotel Riu Santa Fe — All-Inclusive Destination Weddings
Camino Viejo a San José S/N, Col. El Medano Ejidal, 23453 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico · Family-Friendly · 902 Rooms · El Médano Beach
Resort Overview
Hotel Riu Santa Fe is the family-friendly, all-ages flagship of the RIU complex on El Médano Beach — Cabo's only swimmable beach. With breathtaking views of the world-famous El Arco at Land's End, 902 rooms, and an on-site Pacha discotheque, this is the largest-capacity, most activity-rich Riu property in Los Cabos. Riu Santa Fe shares Splash Water World and additional nightlife facilities with neighboring adults-only Riu Palace Baja California — giving wedding groups with a mix of families and adults access to both atmospheres without leaving the same beachfront stretch. Five restaurants, two freshwater pools plus two smaller pools and a dedicated kids' pool, and the full Renova Spa round out a property built for groups of every age.
El Médano Beach — Swimmable
The only swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas. Wedding guests get genuine swimming, not just a photogenic backdrop — calm Sea of Cortez water with El Arco visible in the distance.
Beach + Gazebo Venues
Walk the golden beach aisle with El Arco in the background, or tie the knot under the enchanting on-site gazebo — accommodating up to 80 guests for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Pacha Nightclub On-Site
The resort's own nightclub for after-hours celebration — a genuine entertainment draw for wedding groups wanting nightlife without leaving the property.
Shared Facilities with Riu Palace Baja California
Splash Water World and additional nightclub access shared with the neighboring adults-only Riu Palace Baja California — flexible for mixed-age wedding groups on the same beachfront.
902 Rooms — Largest in the Cabo Complex
The largest-capacity Riu property in Los Cabos, with traditional wooden furnishings, grand columns, and private balconies or terraces — many with scenic ocean or El Arco views.
2 Floodlit Tennis Courts
Hard-surface, floodlit tennis courts plus windsurfing, scuba lessons, and a full activities program — genuine variety for wedding guests of all ages.
Wedding Venues Beach & Gazebo · Up to 80 Guests
| Venue | Setting | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach | Golden sand on El Médano Beach with the world-famous El Arco rock formation visible in the distance — a genuinely iconic Los Cabos backdrop. | Flexible, confirm with specialists | Classic beach ceremony; couples wanting El Arco in their wedding photos |
| Gazebo | An enchanting, picturesque on-site gazebo — couples choose between classical or contemporary décor for an elegant, defined ceremony space. | Up to 80 guests (ceremony, cocktail, reception) | Ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions wanting a structured focal point with surrounding views |
RIU Wedding Collections
All ceremony essentials included at zero package cost when your group meets the room minimum.
- On-site wedding coordinator
- Decoration setup · bouquet and boutonniere
- Recorded music · semi-private dinner
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine for 10 guests
- Romantic room décor · spa surprise
- Minister/judge fees not included
Dedicated coordinator and romantic turndown service for an elegant, intimate ceremony.
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Bouquet and boutonniere
- Ceremony décor and music
- Wedding cake and toast for 10 guests
- Romantic turndown service
- 10% spa discount for the couple · minister/judge fees not included
Private dinner reception for 20 guests with a couple's massage at Renova Spa and room upgrade.
- All Classic Collection inclusions
- Private dinner reception for 20 guests
- Couple's massage at Renova Spa
- Room upgrade (subject to availability) · 10% spa discount for couple and guests
Full bridal beauty package and breakfast in bed for a reception of 40 guests.
- All Royal Collection inclusions
- Private reception, cake, and toast for 40 guests
- Full spa package for the couple
- Hairstyling, makeup, manicure, and pedicure
- Romantic breakfast in bed and late checkout
- Chocolate-dipped fruit and sparkling wine · minister/judge fees not included
Wedding Group Benefits
RIU recognizes a group when 10 or more rooms are booked together. Complimentary nights can be taken as certificates valid for 24 months from the wedding date.
Complimentary Room Nights — 6th Person Free
1 complimentary person for every 5 paid guests. Refunded after travel once the final rooming list is verified.
Room Category Upgrades
1 complimentary upgrade to the next room category for every 10 rooms booked. Unused upgrades have no cash value.
Semi-Private Group Dinner
Semi-private group dinner for up to 40 guests — included with qualifying group bookings.
VIP Arrival Gift
Fruit basket and wine in the room for one VIP guest upon arrival.
Minimum 10 rooms for 3 nights required to qualify. All bookings must be under the group wedding contract.
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Resort, venues, and wedding highlights at Hotel Riu Santa Fe.
Suites & Accommodations
902 rooms, Junior Suites, and Suites with traditional wooden furnishings and grand columns. All units have central air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, and a private balcony or terrace.
Garden View
- King bed or 2 double beds
- Satellite TV · minibar · balcony or terrace
- Up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children
Ocean View
- King bed or 2 double beds
- Sea of Cortez views from balcony or terrace
- Up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children
Ocean View Suite Upgraded
- King bed · whirlpool bath on upper terrace
- Hydromassage bathtub, shower cabin, bidet
- Integrated lounge with 2-step design
- Max 2 adults
Recommended for the couple's own stay
Resort Amenities
- 24-hour all-inclusive — meals, drinks, room service
- 5 restaurants — Mexican and international cuisine
- 2 main pools + 2 small pools + kids' pool
- 3 swim-up bars
- Renova Spa — massages and treatments (surcharge)
- Pacha discotheque on-site
- RiuLand kids' club
- 2 floodlit tennis courts
- Windsurfing, scuba lessons, water sports
- Free WiFi in public areas (in-room WiFi: surcharge)
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