How to book RIU hotels with crypto?
Book RIU hotels - Riu Hotels & Resorts, Riu Palace, Riu Plaza, Riu Classic - with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and 120+ cryptocurrencies on trip1.
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Which RIU brands can you book with crypto?
trip1 gives you access to RIU properties worldwide, including Riu Hotels & Resorts, Riu Palace and Riu Plaza. RIU runs more than 100 hotels in 23 countries, mostly all-inclusive beach resorts in the Canary Islands, Mallorca, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cape Verde and Zanzibar, plus Riu Plaza city hotels in New York, London, Berlin and Madrid. Availability depends on your destination and travel dates.
RIU doesn't accept crypto payments directly. trip1 is the bridge - you pay with crypto, CoinGate (trip1's MiCA-licensed payment provider) handles the conversion, and the hotel receives regular currency. Your booking works exactly like any other hotel reservation.
Book a RIU hotel with crypto - step by step
Step 1: Search for your RIU hotel
Go to trip1.com, enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates, and the number of guests. Type "Riu" into the search box, or search a beach destination such as Punta Cana or Playa del Carmen.
Step 2: Select your room
Pick the Riu Hotels & Resorts property you want and choose a room type. Review the price, cancellation policy, and what's included before continuing to checkout.
Step 3: Enter guest details
Fill in the guest name (as it appears on their ID), email address, and any special requests. The confirmation email will be sent to the email you provide here.
Step 4: Pay with crypto
Select "Pay with crypto" at checkout. CoinGate's payment window will show a QR code and wallet address. Send the exact amount from any crypto wallet. Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, your booking is confirmed and you'll receive a confirmation email.
Which cryptocurrencies can I use?
trip1 accepts 120+ cryptocurrencies through CoinGate, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC, Litecoin (LTC), XRP, TRON (TRX), Dogecoin (DOGE), Binance Coin (BNB), Solana (SOL), and more. You can also choose from multiple networks per coin to optimize for speed or fees.
RIU with crypto at a glance
| Booking RIU on trip1 | |
|---|---|
| Brands | Riu Hotels & Resorts, Riu Palace, Riu Plaza |
| Pay with | 120+ cryptocurrencies from any wallet, or card |
| Payment processor | CoinGate, licensed under EU MiCA |
| What the hotel receives | Local currency - no crypto handling at check-in |
| Loyalty points | Can be earned: RIU Class counts online agency bookings, so link the stay to your account |
| Confirmation | Email as soon as the blockchain transaction is confirmed |
| AI agent booking | Yes - trip1 MCP server, paid in USDC on Base over x402 |
Loyalty points and check-in
RIU Class terms let bookings made through online agencies earn points, so a trip1 booking can earn RIU Class points too: make sure the stay is linked to your RIU Class account. Check-in itself is unchanged: bring the ID that matches the guest name on the booking, and the hotel treats it like any prepaid reservation.
Cancellations and refunds
Each rate shows its cancellation policy before you pay. If you cancel a refundable rate within the window, trip1 refunds you to your original payment method. Refunds are calculated in the fiat amount you paid, so the crypto you receive back reflects the exchange rate at refund time.
Book RIU hotels with crypto - FAQ
Look at Riu Palace first. It is RIU's top line, with about forty resorts such as Riu Palace Maldivas, Riu Palace Zanzibar, Riu Palace Punta Cana and Riu Palace Riviera Maya. Some hotels in the main Riu line carry five stars too. Ratings are set locally, so check the stars shown on each hotel on trip1 before you book.
No. RIU has no hotels in Cyprus. Its Mediterranean hotels are in Spain, on Mallorca, Formentera and the Andalusian coast, with more in the Canary Islands, Madeira and Morocco. Most of the rest are all-inclusive beach resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, plus Cape Verde, Zanzibar and the Indian Ocean, and all of them can be paid for with crypto on trip1.
Yes. Search for RIU or a beach destination such as Punta Cana on trip1, pick your dates and room, and choose "Pay with crypto" at checkout. Send the exact amount shown from any wallet. Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, your booking is confirmed by email, and the hotel receives regular currency through CoinGate.
Yes. RIU Class terms say points can be earned on bookings made directly, through travel agencies or through online agencies, regardless of who paid, so a trip1 booking can earn points too. Make sure the stay is linked to your RIU Class account so it gets credited.
trip1 accepts 120+ cryptocurrencies through CoinGate, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, USDT, Litecoin, XRP, TRON, Dogecoin, BNB and Solana, with a choice of networks for the major coins. Check the network shown in the payment window before you send, so the payment arrives where it should.