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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    12 min walk
  • Nuevo Jade
    1 min walk
  • ADO Tourist Terminal Playa del Carmen
    5 min drive
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    6 min drive

Room options

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite (L)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (No balcony - M) | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (No balcony - M)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (E)

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

Standard Double Room (E)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (U)

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

Standard Double Room (U)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (M)

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

Double Room (M)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C)

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

Junior Suite (B2C)

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite Mexico

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

Junior Suite Mexico

  • 517 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 517 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (C)

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

Junior Suite (C)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior

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

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Superior

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

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite Junior

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

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Standard

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

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Double Room

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5-star property in Playacar
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
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 features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a health club. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, spa services, and a complimentary children's club. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.
The Palms - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Jade - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Turquesa - This poolside steakhouse serves dinner only. Open daily.
Traviata - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Anana - Onsite lobby lounge. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Access to offsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Anana
  • Jade
  • The Palms
  • Traviata
  • Turquesa

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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 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
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Playacar Riu
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
Riu Playacar Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Reviews
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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Riu Playacar and look forward to returning soon. The room was clean, comfortable, and had perfect air conditioning to retreat to from the heat outside. House keeping was on top of everything and always provided fresh towels and bed turn down. Breakfast and lunch buffets were our favourite and so delicious. There are good options around the resort for food and drinks. Enjoyed our trip and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff wouldn’t even acknowledge us in the restaurants. We would ask for a high chair for our little one & they would take forever to bring it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed many aspects of Riu Playacar. The hotel was very nice, the staff was exceptional, the entertainment both during the day and in the evening was great. We really appreciated the relatively short walk (30 min) to Playa del Carmen and the variety of food offered. Our only points of disappointment was the very low alcohol content of the drinks and the quality of the food was not consistent. In particular, the Steakhouse meal was very disappointing - the meat was very overcooked and not to our specifications. Also, when one arrived at a buffet between 7-8 pm, the food had sat under heat lamps and became very dried out. Overall, we would recommend Riu Playacar to friends but with the caveat about arriving early for food and ordering a shot to go along with a cocktail.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffett needs more flavor on the food
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luzminda, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s really beautiful and nice to stay and relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARMANDO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building luck of an elevator, very hard to reach 3rd floor, the room no balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Washington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get around, different dinner options, great beach and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davon Brooks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the pool entertainment and they need more of a variety music
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and everything you want is close bye
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Paola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience was not what I was expecting. The rooms weren’t as nice as what the pictures show on the site. The balcony door knob was broken, the bathroom walls were really dirty, scratched. There was no privacy from the room to the bathroom just a door to the toilet. But most of all the reason we left the resort was because there was too many ants on the floor and in the bed. Unfortunately I booked this reservation without a refund. So I lost money. We ended up going to a different resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What was unique about this property was the fact that it was in Mexico
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian, North Bay Village

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing of this hotel is the Beach!! Playacar is the most beautiful beaches in Riviera Maya and Jesus for the entertainment team!! Jesus you're amazing!! The Júnior Suite is really good and confortable... the drinks are really good!! And the food is okay!! For our next vacation we'll try Riu Palace!! To see is the food is better! But I recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Porch

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. The staff are very nice and caring. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victor J Cuadras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable didn’t like much the pool service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing report and staff where welcoming
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was private and close to excursions. Easy to get around
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was nice and food options were great. The beds are very hard and rooms need updating. The staff was very attentive as well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great food and staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. Ac didn’t work. Management is rude and lies. Terrible experience. Don’t recommend at all. Food is absolutely awful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Romero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safety and services are great 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrol

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024