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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront property near Playa del Carmen Main Beach

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Aerial view
Sports facility
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
    ‪255 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (No balcony - M)

Double Room (No balcony - M)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (E)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (M)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (M)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (M)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (U)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (C)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

On the beach.Your stay at this Playacar property places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida. Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha and Mayan Ruins of Playacar are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playacar Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa Roja - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪RIU Yucatan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miyagi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5-star beachfront property near Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a health club. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Playa del Carmen property.

  • 396 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive offers 396 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 33.94 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Riu Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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Riu Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Mexico
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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krishnappa Srimohan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk/reception are not very helpful if you book through Expedia! The liquor and beer options are sub standard. 3 of us got severe food poisoning and the hotel doesn’t have a doctor and were not willing to accept their food could be contaminated. We saw few other folks throwing up too. I would never book a place like this again. Avoid it! Worst experience I have had in my life and this is the first time I got food poisoning, go to Mexico at least 4 times a year but stay in Airbnbs and eat in restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darcy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Hilario

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk, Cranbrook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Good food. Staff friendly and helpful. Resort amenities were okay (nightly entertainment was not great). Was able to use the hobicat at no cost. The ice machine in our building broke within the first few days of a 2 week vacation that wasn’t repaired. There was a working machine in the next building literally 30 seconds further.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

anthony P, kirkland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Save your money and look for another resort. Here is my first ever review of a resort: Rooms updated and clean Beach: great Pools: awesome Landscaping and resort areas: nice Food: terrible, my wife had diarrhea 5 out of the six days, I had food poisoning, and suffered from projectile vomiting and diarrhea 2 out of the 6 days. So all the niceties won’t matter if you cannot enjoy your stay. And we are very selective as to what we eat in an all inclusive resort: we stay away from all cheeses, dressings, seafood, and try to stick to the basics: grilled food, etc. I’ve traveled over 40 times to such resorts and this is the first time I have felt this awful - this was the vacation from hell.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Italian restaurant had best food best service best ambience zapata and Nadia top noch excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patty Dina, Hutchinson

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Bonney Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and good food
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

ELIU

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Breakfast buffet is fantastic , dinner was good not great . Ideal location , perfect beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Boris M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yendry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite place, dosent have a discotect but it was ok you can go to other from the same resort chain, super great shows and activities to keep you occupied during your day
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the third time my wife and I stayed in this hotel, we are señor citizen and enjoyed the cleaningness of the hole property. It's food and accomodations.are just great. Their employees very attent to us guests. We enjoyed our stayed and differently will come back. Than you RIU.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent. All of the staff was very helpful and courteous and kind the selection of the buffet. Every night was very diverse. We could go to an Italian restaurant or an Asian restaurant. They also had buffet options. Everything was very well taken care of. Looking forward to coming back again soon with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

yani

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved loved loved the beach. So amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024