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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Jun 7, 2025BkbakTempe, Arizona
Location was excellent. Service was great. Superior King was a nice size and the sofa was a welcome treat. A/C system is strange as a wall control makes it work but system is on floor. System doesn't allow for levers to be directed so the air blew right over us which was uncomfortable. Floor of room above us creaked with anyone walking on it, let… Read more
Location was excellent. Service was great. Superior King was a nice size and the sofa was a welcome treat. A/C system is strange as a wall control makes it work but system is on floor. System doesn't allow for levers to be directed so the air blew right over us which was uncomfortable. Floor of room above us creaked with anyone walking on it, let alone the kids that ran around well into the night. Bathroom was extremely tight with toilet and tub/shower smack against each other. Bed was comfortable. Includes breakfast was very good with some unusual treats liked slices salmon and mushrooms. I'm sure the location caused the higher price. Walking distance to Pier 39. Read less
Great stay
Jun 7, 2025Bob DHarrisburg, Pennsylvania
Chose this hotel from Princess cruise ship recommendations. 4 of us arrived 2 days before our Alaska trip. Great hotel with an included breakfast buffet that was the best ever. Very central location to Fisherman's wharf. We would definitely return to this hotel.
Outstanding Location
Jun 6, 2025PJLA888Los Angeles, California
I would recommend this location for a great stay. The accommodations were great and the staff very friendly. The Breakfast buffet was an added perk with a wide selection of items. When you plan to visit San Francisco stay at the Hotel Riu Plaza.
Fairly good……
Jun 6, 2025Caley SGuernsey, United Kingdom
Generally good. The reception staff were lovely. It’s not great, or environmentally friendly, having plastic and paper cups in the bedrooms and bathrooms (although all the hotels we stayed in had this)! The rules at breakfast are ridiculous for this class of hotel. All the people from one bedroom have to be seated at breakfast at the same… Read more
Generally good. The reception staff were lovely. It’s not great, or environmentally friendly, having plastic and paper cups in the bedrooms and bathrooms (although all the hotels we stayed in had this)! The rules at breakfast are ridiculous for this class of hotel. All the people from one bedroom have to be seated at breakfast at the same time. You are allowed to take NOTHING from breakfast out of the breakfast room. We saw one poor woman having a half drunk glass of juice taken from her. She said she didn’t want to waste it as it’d only be thrown away but the ‘bouncer’ was having known of it. They’ve obviously had problems in the past but I think this should be dealt with differently for the class of hotel. Read less
Nice hotel in a location that is great for access
Jun 6, 2025Daned833
Nice staff, Clean and good sized rooms with comfy beds. There are complaints about breakfast being busy but its a large hotel so its going to be busy, We couldnt complain we only used breakfast a few times while there as we prefer to go out and have breakfast locally when away but the selection was vast and always well stocked, We didnt experience… Read more
Nice staff, Clean and good sized rooms with comfy beds. There are complaints about breakfast being busy but its a large hotel so its going to be busy, We couldnt complain we only used breakfast a few times while there as we prefer to go out and have breakfast locally when away but the selection was vast and always well stocked, We didnt experience any huge waits for a seat they were very efficient. Read less
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