Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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The hotel

Just a pleasant stroll from the shops and entertainment at Pier 39, and the ferry to Alcatraz, the Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf makes a stellar base to explore from. The hotel’s relaxed and friendly vibe is ideal after a day’s dim sum dining, cable car riding and selfie snapping. Your room is suitably airy and comfortable, you can kick back on the sun terrace by the outdoor heated pool, and, perhaps our favourite part, you can hangout by a crackling fire pit in the outdoor living area.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Close to all attractions in Fisherman's Wharf. Trams stop outside. Cable car stop 1 block away. Transfer time from San Francisco International: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

531 rooms on 3 floors, with 5 lifts. All with air-conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi, coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Complimentary buffet breakfast at Northpoint Restaurant & Bar. Grab and Go service. Snack bar - light food & drinks. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Fitness Centre. Laundry service*. WiFi (included in resort fee). Concierge service. Self-parking $53 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has ​​a daily Resort Fee of $29 per room per night (subject to applicable taxes) which will be charged directly upon check-in (payable locally, subject to change). 

For bookings made after 1st Oct '24, the resort fee will be $36 plus tax  (payable locally, subject to change). 

Resort fee includes: - WiFi - Fitness centre access - Water – Computer use – Luggage store. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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May 20, 2025 Phillip F

We were really impressed with the service level at this hotel. Everyone we encountered, from check in, the the breakfast staff, to the concierge, were really happy to serve and great at their job. The breakfast buffet was mind blowing and exceeded our expectations! Our room was showing a hint of age, but the important things such as the HVAC and… Read more
We were really impressed with the service level at this hotel. Everyone we encountered, from check in, the the breakfast staff, to the concierge, were really happy to serve and great at their job. The breakfast buffet was mind blowing and exceeded our expectations! Our room was showing a hint of age, but the important things such as the HVAC and bathroom/shower, were all fully serviceable and enjoyable. The fitness facility is equipped with really high quality equipment and was a pleasure to use. We can't wait to return!! Read less
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May 19, 2025 kade2025 Tampa, Florida

Enjoyed the hotel. The location was near to everything on Fisherman’s Wharf. The breakfast buffet was excellent - lots of choices. Hotel staff were helpful.
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May 19, 2025 Marlene L

Horrible customer service, the staff was mean and my family felt like a burden during this stay! The flexibility was non existent and the hotel was old! The people who worked at the breakfast was mad and made the guest feel unwelcome! Would not recommend this hotell to anyone!
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May 19, 2025 amyA895LQ

I was so impressed by the place, the staff & that breakfast! I still dream about that breakfast! Oh and the room was amazing too
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May 19, 2025 I8138YCrobertg

Great value and location. Friendly and helpful staff. Very organised on reception which was appreciated, as we were on a late flight and did not arrive until almost midnight. But no problems. My only disappointment was with the room and the noise from above when anybody walked across the floor. We were on the third floor (room 3512) and i don’t… Read more
Great value and location. Friendly and helpful staff. Very organised on reception which was appreciated, as we were on a late flight and did not arrive until almost midnight. But no problems. My only disappointment was with the room and the noise from above when anybody walked across the floor. We were on the third floor (room 3512) and i don’t think the people above were particularly noisy but it sounded like we had an old squeaky Floor between us. This was odd because it is a modern hotel. The result was we were woken when our neighbours started moving in the morning, but not their fault! Read less