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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of Fisherman's Wharf, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, garden views from the sun-kissed terrace, and cozy firepit gatherings. Connect to WiFi or lounge by the heated pool with sun loungers. The hotel’s helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Hotwire ROH)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(699 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Superior) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Superior)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(469 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is in Fisherman's Wharf, a walkable area in San Francisco with great shopping. Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. Don't miss out on a visit to Aquarium of the Bay. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Beach St & Mason St Stop is just steps away and Jefferson St & Powell St Stop is 3 minutes by foot.
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2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA, 94133

What's nearby

  • Pier 39 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aquarium of the Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Beach St & Mason St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Boudin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chowder Hut - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Eco-certified hotel near Pier 39
Located close to Aquarium of the Bay and Lombard Street, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • A ballroom, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 531 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 60.42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Northpoint Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1975
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 41.2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 60.42 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fisherman's Wharf Sheraton
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
Sheraton Hotel Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Sheraton
Sheraton Fishermans Wharf
Sheraton San Francisco
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf?

Self parking is available for USD 60.42 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf located?

Located in Fisherman's Wharf, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay, and Ghirardelli Square. Lombard Street and Alcatraz Island are also within 3 mi (5 km). Beach St & Mason St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Jefferson St & Powell St Stop is 3 minutes.

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4266 out of 6759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1572 out of 6759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 547 out of 6759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 197 out of 6759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 177 out of 6759 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable beds, breakfast was good with variety of fresh fruits
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, breakfast was really good. Staff was really nice too, overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Amenities
Location, service, facilities, food, and price all perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and generous breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, location, and amenities for the price was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, excellent location and very clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay and enjoy the soroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right in the heart of fisherman‘s wharf… excellent location for lots of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and good service adds to the charm of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The location was great and the breakfast was fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Palak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was close to Fishermans wharf.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

IRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great convenient location. very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the big breakfast buffet. The fireplace sitting areas was perfect after exploring the pier. Very close walking distance to see the shops, restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run updated hotel in the tourist part of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Riu at Fisherman's Wharf is wonderful! It is 2 blocks from the wharf and near everything. The breakfast is fabulous and I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff and really nice complementary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the RIU was better than we had planned. Great location, wonderful and very helpful staff!!! Breakfast is amazing too! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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