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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Lobby
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Buffet

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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

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

Junior Suite (U)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room Standard

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room Superior

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Suite Junior

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room (M)

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

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

Standard Double Room (L)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Double Room (E)

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

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Double Room (No balcony - M)

Double Room (No balcony - M)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Junior Suite (M)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

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

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

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

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

Junior Suite (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite (C)

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

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

Standard Double Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 curtains

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

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

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Double Room (U)

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

Standard Double Room (U)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(121 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Suite Junior

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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 Golf Club. .This all-inclusive property is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Playacar Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playacar Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playacar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪Sicilia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar Arrecife - ‬12 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 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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

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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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1015 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike, Ridgway

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning crew never left enough towels for us
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Fort Smith

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean the staff was nice just a overall nice stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms friendly sero
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was beautiful and clean. Lovedddd it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility, extremely clean, plenty of employees covering buffets, bars, cleaning staff. Beach was cleaned of seaweed daily. I wish the water was clearer but that’s no fault of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except that in the rooms you can hear everything from the room next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about Riu Playacar. My son and I enjoyed every day we were there. We will definitely stay at this resort again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the staff was awesome, our favorite part was the pool bar! Bring a tumbler for ice water to offset the all inclusive bars.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Pool bar was fun. Food had a variety of options. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel has everything you need within hands. Rooms are basic but staff is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, El Paso

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE HORACIO

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Lovely staff and pretty good service. The food was really fantastic and a lot of variety to choose from.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Legard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pretty property. A little dated. Some cracks. Freshly painted everywhere. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful. Especially Jonathan at reception, who was delightful. He seemed to be there from morning to night, almost every day. He was so friendly, and happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay here at Riu Playacar! Our room had a balcony and would recommend it 100%. The staff is very friendly and attentive, our room service was great and of course everything outdoors was very clean. The food was good and many options to choose from, the activities were also great and the beach was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and food. All really good Beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the food close to down town playa del carmen walkable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Lidieth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful. The only thing that all the floors were wet and slippery. It was a hazard. Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025