Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf

San Francisco, California

Star rating

Deluxe King Room
Grab and Go
Deluxe King Room
Grab and Go

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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Traveller rating

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Aug 13, 2025 vik752025 London, United Kingdom

Very convenient location and access to local attractions. Great choice of restaurants in area. Clean and comfortable rooms with attentive house keeping staff.
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Aug 13, 2025 ZootownCourtneyP Missoula, Montana

We (my mom & I) had a great time on our trip to San Francisco thanks to Hotel Riu! Every staff member was very kind, and helpful, and the accommodations were top notch! Loved the fireplaces to hang out at, the whole place was neat, clean, and well cared for, and the breakfast was awesome! Great way to start each day, and a nice place to come back… Read more
We (my mom & I) had a great time on our trip to San Francisco thanks to Hotel Riu! Every staff member was very kind, and helpful, and the accommodations were top notch! Loved the fireplaces to hang out at, the whole place was neat, clean, and well cared for, and the breakfast was awesome! Great way to start each day, and a nice place to come back to each night and wind down & refresh! Read less
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Aug 11, 2025 bluezlover Winchester, Virginia

I'll start with the good. Large room and very comfortable bed with 4 pillows. Breakfast bar is unbelievable. There will be a line but it moves quickly and worth the wait. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, eggs, fruit, bagels, etc all top quality. It's like fighting for a fly ball at the stadium. The staff are all helpful and courteous. … Read more
I'll start with the good. Large room and very comfortable bed with 4 pillows. Breakfast bar is unbelievable. There will be a line but it moves quickly and worth the wait. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, eggs, fruit, bagels, etc all top quality. It's like fighting for a fly ball at the stadium. The staff are all helpful and courteous. Location is one block from fisherman's wharf and you can throw a rock and hit an Italian restaurant. You're minutes away from Oracle park, Alcatraz, Hard rock cafe. Now the bad. The bathroom is small and very dangerous. The tub for the shower is very narrow with sloped sides. The grip tape on the bottom is very slippery and we nearly fell each time getting in and out of the shower. I don't know if they have handicapped rooms but we should have asked for one. Be very careful! The temperature is hard to maintain and the unit is very loud. Overall a fairly good stay but a fall in the shower could have ruined it all. Read less
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Aug 10, 2025 CHristyTravels2025 Los Angeles, California

Love the new look since RIU has taken over this space . Breakfast is amazing, and the bar is fun and hip. Love how the front door and driveway feels it has its own little area off the street too , and the fire pits
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overall good Riu experience

Aug 9, 2025 CatherineHeeley Broomfield, Colorado

There was a Riu system computer issue when we wanted to check in, so we had to wait quite a while. The reception desk employees were not very good at communicating what was going on and did not let us know when the issue was resolved, nor did they apologize for the wait, which is not necessary but would have been nice. There was no fan in the… Read more
There was a Riu system computer issue when we wanted to check in, so we had to wait quite a while. The reception desk employees were not very good at communicating what was going on and did not let us know when the issue was resolved, nor did they apologize for the wait, which is not necessary but would have been nice. There was no fan in the bathroom, so it was unpleasant while waiting for the smell to dissipate. Otherwise we had a very good experience. The breakfast was exceptional and very organized. Read less