How to join RIU Class and enroll for free

How do you join RIU Class?

Joining runs through the RIU Class page on riu.com, which presents two buttons: “I’d like to create an account” for people who are not yet members, and “Log in to my account” for people who already have a RIU Class account. [1] [2] The account creation step is the enrollment itself, and RIU frames it as joining the hotel group’s loyalty scheme in order to collect points on future stays. [1]

Once the account exists, RIU says points can be earned on all stays and later exchanged for discounts and benefits on a holiday, including discounts on bookings made directly with RIU and extra expenses at the hotel. [1]

After enrolling, the membership card is handled digitally: RIU says to log in to the account at riu.com, click “Download my virtual card” and follow the steps, and adds that the program benefits can be used with the RIU Class number alone. [1] [2]

Is RIU Class free to join?

Yes. RIU states that RIU Class memberships are “totally free” and that members earn points each time they stay at one of its hotels. [1] [2] [6]

The free membership is tied to a set of benefits RIU lists together: redeeming points for extra expenses at the hotel, transferring points to other RIU Class accounts, sending special requests, and — when a booking is made with the account — extras such as a free transfer at select destinations and massages for two. [1] Members also get a members-only rate advertised as up to 10% off, and a similar saving of up to 10% at RIU Plaza city hotels. [6]

Because the rate is described as “up to” a set percentage, the actual saving depends on the booking rather than being a fixed amount on every stay. [6]

Who can join RIU Class?

Sign-up is open through the public RIU Class page, and RIU presents the program as a way for guests to collect points on visits to its hotels, so the practical requirement is having an account before you travel. [1] [2] A stay is not what creates the membership: it is what moves a member from a new account to RIU Class Classic, which RIU awards “after completing your first stay or logging previous stays.” [1] [2]

More than one account can be involved in a stay: RIU allows points to be transferred to other RIU Class accounts as a gift, and its tier explanation refers to the member and their beneficiary when counting nights. [1] [6]

What happens after you enroll?

New accounts start at the entry level. RIU Class Classic is reached by completing a first stay or by logging previous stays, and from that point the member can use the program’s benefits and advantages. [1] [2] Nights then accumulate toward the higher tiers: 30 nights across two consecutive years brings RIU Class Gold, and 60 nights brings RIU Class Diamond. [1] [2] RIU measures that count over the 24 months since the last check-out and says the number of nights spent can be checked by logging in at riu.com or in the app. [1]

When a member reaches Gold or Diamond for the first time, RIU mails a RIU Class card with the member’s name to the registered mailing address. [1] [2]

Two separate clocks apply to a new account. RIU says the RIU Class account does not expire, but points expire automatically if no stays are logged for four consecutive years. [1] [2] The expiry date on points can be extended by redeeming points for bookings, by completing pre check-in online, or by making a purchase from the Riu Shop. [1] [6]

Exceptions and limits

• Free transfers are conditional. The benefit applies in selected destinations only, and not at RIU Plaza hotels or on flight-plus-hotel packages. [6]
• Massages depend on how you book. The two free massages are described for stays booked through direct booking. [6]
• Several benefits carry their own conditions. RIU points readers to separate terms for the member rate, for sending requests to the hotel, for the airport VIP lounge entries and for the exclusive line. [6]
• A live account can still lose its points. Even though the account does not expire, four consecutive years without a logged stay wipes the points balance. [1]
• Tier nights run on a rolling window. The 30-night and 60-night thresholds are assessed across two consecutive years, measured as the 24 months since the last check-out, which means a long gap between stays affects the count. [1]

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay to join RIU Class?

No. RIU states that RIU Class memberships are totally free and that members earn points on every hotel visit. [1] [2] [6]

Can I join RIU Class before my first stay?

Yes — the account is created first, and Classic status follows after the first stay is completed or earlier stays are logged. [1] [2]

How do I get a RIU Class card?

A digital card can be downloaded by logging in at riu.com and clicking “Download my virtual card,” and the RIU Class number alone is enough to use the benefits. [1] A named physical card is mailed when a member reaches Gold or Diamond for the first time. [1]

Does a RIU Class account expire if I stop traveling?

The account does not expire, but points expire automatically after four consecutive years without a logged stay. [1] [2]

Can I move my points to someone else’s account?

Yes. RIU lists transferring points to other RIU Class accounts as one of the membership benefits, described as giving points as a gift. [1] [6]

Related pages

Program profile: RIU Class. Reference: Frequent Flyer Encyclopedia glossary for the general vocabulary of hotel and airline loyalty programs. RIU Class tiers and benefits are covered separately from this enrollment guide. Terms index. Program overview.

Sources

Sources checked on 21 October 2026. This page reports no account test. Other hotel loyalty programs, including their own enrollment rules and fees, are not covered here; see the RIU Class program overview for the wider picture.

1. RIU Class: loyalty program, benefits and frequently asked questions, checked 21 October 2026
2. RIU Class program home page, checked 21 October 2026
3. RIU Class: benefits of the program, checked 21 October 2026