Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Buffet
Garden
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
$591
$486 nightly
$591 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Explore the area

View in a map
Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

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

Double Room

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Superior

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room (M)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (L)

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

Standard Double Room (E)

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

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

Junior Suite Mexico

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite (B2C)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

Junior Suite (L)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

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

Standard Double Room (C)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

Standard Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (M)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room (U)

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

Suite Junior

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Similar properties

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 Playacar Golf Club and Quinta Avenida. .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.

What's nearby

  • Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playacar Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playacar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Viva Wyndham Maya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪rosa roja - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Arrecife - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Terraza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Playacar Golf Club
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 swimming 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

  • 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 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 50.91 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

Playacar Riu
Riu Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Playacar Hotels
Riu Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Mexico
Riu Playacar Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Reviews
Rui Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive Playa del Carmen
Riu Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu car Inclusive inclusive p

Reviews

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff - area was convenient
Early morning relaxation near the beach -
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more even entertaining and variety of food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan Juniors Vilchez del, San Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Had a good stay

Had a nice stay. Lots of entertainment, good selection of food. The AC in the rooms could be better. Beds are hard to sleep on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Sulene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zuhay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this resort coming from Texas and as soon as we got there everything was amazing. Staff, service, food, drinks, and maintenance was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basel Hanna, Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Engelbert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall… just need a few upgrades in some areas like pools.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my experience. We were located walking distance from the main area of entertainment.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eladia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was not very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Questionable 5 Star - need fly catchers over food?

Food was good, but you could get some of the same foods in other restaurants, it would have been better to introduce new foods rather than having the same foods. Bed was fine no issues. Internet was fine no issues. Hygiene with flies on food, they need fly catchers and repellents around the hotel. I saw loads of flies on the fruit which was a bad experience, the service staff didn’t care when I pointed it out. Hotel check-in was very poor! Not impressed I’m filing a complaint for this because we missed out on key activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

R Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riu always delivers outstanding services and food. Can't do much about mother nature and the seaweed problem throughout the Caribbean coastlines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Corey, Worcester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here at RIU playacar! Our first time visiting Mexico and we would definitely stay at this resort again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was ok, mostly buffet style and a little repetitive. The service was good. The rooms need a little updating, and the AC didn't work well in one of our two rooms... they attempted to repair it, but it wouldn't get low enough to combat the humidity. The water in the sink is not drinkable, which is understandable in Mexico, but most of the places I've stayed before you don't need to worry about brushing your teeth with the sink water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a good experiencia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE MIGUEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excelent. All is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fábio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atendimento incrível, limpeza impecável e buffet e

Hotel excelente, refeições impecáveis e nem precisamos agendar os restaurantes temáticos. Tinha de tudo e sempre em ótima qualidade. Infelizmente o salgazo impediu de usarmos o mar, porém o que não demandava de ações externas, o hotel entregou. Senti um pouco de falta de música, já que só tocava na piscina com bar para adultos. Chegamos 2h antes e autorizam nosso acesso sem qualquer dificuldade, check-in perfeito
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes Munoz, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Lucia Pizani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great with lots of options. Rooms were very clean. Family had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel c

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location of the property near the mall and 5th Avenue. Disliked the sargassum along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed about the beach. A lot of seaweeds, and very noisy because of truck working all day. I couldn't hear the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amgad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The description of the room on Expedia website was misleading. The description said the room cam accomodate 8 persons, while the 2 rooms with connecting door has only ONE king bed, which doesn't make any sense that 3 persons will sleep on the floor or put themselves at a risk of getting THREE rollaway beds assuming that the rooms can accomodate this huge number of beds. We were 2 families od 10 pesons, booked 2 double rooms (2 rooms each family that accomodate 16 persons).We called the hotel and they said the information on Expedia website is not correct As a consequence we had to cancel our flight, loose our vacation, lost one night (about CAD2000) and we paid for the Expedia's mistakes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were courteous and friendly at all times and any issues were resolved immediately. My family had a wonderful time. All inclusive food and drinks were great. the only issue was with the smell of the sargasso decomposing on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025