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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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A large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of the ocean and clear sky.
A resort with multiple white-roofed buildings, a central pathway lined with palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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

Junior Suite (U)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room Superior

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Double Room (M)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (L)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (E)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (No balcony - M)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite Mexico

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

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

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

Junior Suite (B2C)

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite (L)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite (C)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (M)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror with a floral design.

Standard Double Room (U)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(133 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Quinta Avenida and Playacar Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Xplor Theme Park.
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What's nearby

  • Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playacar Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playacar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪rosa roja - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪pepe’s food tequila - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 396 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a health club, and a waterslide. Additional features at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at The Palms, one of the property's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

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

  • 3 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 58.66 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, decent food and beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food !!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay and excellent food all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean. Great food, great staff, beautiful beach. I will be returning next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and extremely accommodating. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms!!! Amazing place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and a hard working staff top to bottom. Great food, awesome beach front and pools for relaxing, and also plenty of activities available if you desire to stay busy. Very pleased and impressed with my stay and want to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff was attentive and the food and entertainment was excellent! Second year in a row staying at riu and will be back hopefully next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Had a great time at the pool, felt safe, staff was great, and the beach was beautiful, even with the sargassum. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the resort was very clean and well kept
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Penelope J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast bar had something for everyone in my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort size was easy for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really nice. Lots of choices for dining and entertainment. The pool area and beach are really nice. We loved the beach and plenty of chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were very clean; staff were pleasant and responsive for the most part; not overly crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, large and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ossama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service overall was very good. The property itself and the food were just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and the staff was wonderful. Will always love a Rui
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria Justo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome. Shows, restaurants and pools are amazing. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sixto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to the Riu Mexico Palace
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great experience. Staff is amazing, resort clean and activities available are fun. Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was outstandingly kind and they even gave my daughter a birthday gift and room deco. Deeply grateful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026