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.
Based on 1919 reviews
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Aug 5, 2025eric g
If you re planning a holiday in San Francisco, look no further than the Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf. If I could put the hotel anywhere in San Francisco, I would put it exactly where it is. It took us (70 & 72 year old couple) less than 4 minutes to get to Pier 39 which is the main hub of the city.
The staff are wonderful, the hotel lobby is…
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If you re planning a holiday in San Francisco, look no further than the Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf. If I could put the hotel anywhere in San Francisco, I would put it exactly where it is. It took us (70 & 72 year old couple) less than 4 minutes to get to Pier 39 which is the main hub of the city.
The staff are wonderful, the hotel lobby is large and welcoming with a well stocked bar and a 'grab and go' facility for snacks and drinks.
The bedroom was large and comfortable with a large TV, fridge and safe.
The breakfast was not good, not very good but outstanding!!
There is good WiFi within the hotel.
There really aren't enough stars to do this hotel justice. You will not be disappointed.
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Wish it was better
Aug 4, 2025Don BHighlands Ranch, Colorado
Good location if you are visiting Fisherman's Wharf. Clean room with comfortable bed. The down side: As some mentioned the bathroom area is very small. No closets. Very limited drawer space. No availablity for 2 queen or twin beds during recent visit with my grandson. A single King only. For our "upgraded" room: Very limited view of anything…
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Good location if you are visiting Fisherman's Wharf. Clean room with comfortable bed. The down side: As some mentioned the bathroom area is very small. No closets. Very limited drawer space. No availablity for 2 queen or twin beds during recent visit with my grandson. A single King only. For our "upgraded" room: Very limited view of anything other than another window. 3 elevators one of which is alway not working. Buffet breakfast is very orginized but a zoo. No lines for the limited menu just crowds rushing around to the verious offerings: Cold mountains of scrambled eggs, etc. We skipped it after the first morning. Check out is noon which is okay. But there is a charge to hold bagage if you want to roam the last hours of your visit. Pretty expensive for what you get. But, that's what the area commands.
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Anniversary trip
Aug 4, 2025DirectorMomMascoutah, Illinois
GREAT location near Fisherman’s Wharf; only 2 blocks away! Got upgraded to a suite for our which was a nice surprise! Amazing breakfast too! Pillows were pretty flat, but other than that, our stay was great! We’ll be back!
Had a very pleasant stay at RIU
Aug 4, 2025BeachBound17Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
The room was clean, beds were comfortable, location was great and breakfast was terrific - definitely exceeded our expectations!
July stay
Aug 3, 2025Mark4leafRobinson, Illinois
Helpful, courtesy and knowledgeable employees!
Convenient location for our interest!
Excellent breakfast buffet!
Not enough stars ...
