Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Playacar Golf Club

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 27 of 27 rooms

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (No balcony - M)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (M)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (B2C-CAN)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CAN)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite Mexico

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 13 min walk
  • Playacar Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Quinta Avenida - 5 min drive
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 14 min drive

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

All-inclusive eco-certified property near Quinta Avenida
Located close to Playacar Golf Club, Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a swim-up bar. This property is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or a massage at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Asian cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include windsurfing, beach volleyball, and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and shopping on site.
Other perks at this property include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • A gift shop, a TV in the lobby, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All 396 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 22-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Recycling, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive located?

Located in Playacar, this beachfront property is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha, Quinta Avenida, and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Playacar Beach and Mayan Ruins of Playacar are also within 15 minutes.

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1007 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was close to restaurants and pools. Very lush property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson Hutchinson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach and smaller than similar resorts in the area which made for a quiet vacation and a familiar feeling for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pramod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and helpful staff. Ever ready to help. Prompt service. Smiling. Will always recommend. All the best
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kyria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
L’hôtel ne devrait pas avoir 5 étoiles. La nourriture était en deçà de mes attentes et ils n’ont pas de vrai couteau à steak pour la viande coriace! Pour le reste, la plage est magnifique et le personnel assez agréable et aidant (malgré que la majorité soit unilingue espagnole).
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arelis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything plus you can visit all Riu for the same price they are only a few black away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark joseph

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been there 3 years in a row and we love it. Going back next year as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach access, lots of lounge chairs, great food choices & options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Como ver mucha mas bejetacion del camino del lavi asia el mar

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained. The rooms are a little outdated but super clean, comfortable beds, dependable hot water supply, rather quiet air condition, equipped with everything you need while on holidays. During our sty, the staff made all efforts to organize entertainment during the each day and create a festive atmosphere, as it was close to Christmas. The food was very tasty (better than all inclusive average) and rather good selection. This resort was a good choice although it was not the best we’d ever stayed at, but we did have a good time and no regrets.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The food
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location, beach and pools were great, food was average in comparison with other all inclusive resorts. The one complaint that I would have is that the rooms are not family friendly at all. There’s no door on the bathroom so if you aren’t a couple, people can’t even change or shower with any privacy. The beds were also quite small for two people. If you are planning to take your kids with you, I’d stay somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dzmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be back
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krishnappa Srimohan

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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