Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Virgin 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.

  • Booking Bonus:  Book by 30 Apr '24 to receive up to 63% off the accommodation cost between 1 Jan–31 Dec '24.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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 direct upon check-in (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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (591)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location Great Stay!

Apr 22, 2024 TheBeks Toronto, Canada

Very happy with our stay at Fisherman’s Wharf Riu in San Francisco. Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean, location was amazing (close to everything) and the breakfast was delicious! Would definitely recommend staying here and I will definitely choose this hotel on my next trip to San Francisco.
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Apr 21, 2024 steeler071 Richeyville, Pennsylvania

The hotel was excellent from the standpoint of location and walking distance from the piers. The stay was relaxing and comfortable.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Too noisy. In early hours

Apr 19, 2024 DerrenBrett Orpington, United Kingdom

The hotel itself is in a good position, the facilities and rooms are very well furnished comfortable. We had a generally good stay here. The only issue we had is the hotel isn't very well noise proofed from the outside road traffic. We were woken every morning at 3.30am by the rubbish collection lorries. This then went on and off until around… Read more
The hotel itself is in a good position, the facilities and rooms are very well furnished comfortable. We had a generally good stay here. The only issue we had is the hotel isn't very well noise proofed from the outside road traffic. We were woken every morning at 3.30am by the rubbish collection lorries. This then went on and off until around 5.30- 6am. When mentioned to the hotel desk, their answer was that they couldn't regulate the rubbish collection times. I would have thought that when building a purpose built hotel in a busy area noise reduction in the rooms would be a priority. Good place to stay if you don't insist on a good night's sleep. Read less
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Apr 19, 2024 Elizabeth I Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Excellent hotel, lovely rooms and great buffet breakfast. Rooms very clean and good facilities. Staff all very courteous. Bar service and choice also good. Great location for Pier 39 and fisherman’s wharf facilities.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel within walking distance of lots to do!

Apr 16, 2024 Lisa_GBP London, Canada

We stayed here for two nights with our 6 year old daughter in April 2024. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed. The wifi was quick and reliable (which was helpful because I did have a bit of work to do), and the pool is a good size. Our daughter braved the pool in April, and she said it was fine (they keep it at… Read more
We stayed here for two nights with our 6 year old daughter in April 2024. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed. The wifi was quick and reliable (which was helpful because I did have a bit of work to do), and the pool is a good size. Our daughter braved the pool in April, and she said it was fine (they keep it at 80 degrees). The breakfast buffet was very resort-like (it's a Riu, so that makes sense). There was pretty much everything you'd want - eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, coffee, juice, etc. The food was constantly coming out of the kitchen, so it was also hot and fresh. Parking is expensive ($60/day, but you have in-out privileges, however, you can find other parking around the area for cheaper - around $35/24 hours, but you don't have in-out privileges). It is an underground parking garage, so it was a little more private. This hotel is also within walking distance of so many things - restaurants, Pier 39, and the Alcatraz Landing docks. We have a 6 year old as I mentioned, so I feel like we can confidently say that things really are within walking distance. Overall, a great hotel for a stay in San Francisco. We would return if coming back to the area. Read less