Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Garden
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Buffet
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Junior Suite (U)

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

Double Room Standard

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Superior

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room (M)

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

Standard Double Room (L)

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

Standard Double Room (E)

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

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

Junior Suite (M)

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

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

Junior Suite (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

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

Standard Double Room (C)

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

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • 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

Standard Double Room (U)

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

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 Playacar Golf Club and Playacar Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Xcaret Eco Theme Park.

What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playacar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Beachfront property with 4 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
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 transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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
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 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

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Riu Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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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. 586 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Austin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Plays Del Carmen is nearby and very nice. Place is very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon, Wylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the communication prior to our arrival. I was able to make a request for room type/location and depending on availability, it was approved. We also liked the size of the property, it wasn't too big or too small. Everything was within walking distance at the hotel, and simple souvenir shopping just across the street. There was ample choices for food. The entertainment staff was friendly and welcoming. There were plenty of chairs around the pool and beach accessibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it was our second time staying in playacar RIU
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ericka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
He tenido experiencias muy positivas en otros hoteles de esta cadena por ofrecer mucha accesibilidad para personas en sillas de ruedas. En este no fue del todo positivo, ya que la habitación asignada no fue del todo adecuada y no nos dieron mucha flexibilidad de cambio por haber hecho la reserva por Expedía. Si tengo que resaltar que tienen contacto con empresa q alquila equipo, lo cual fue estupendo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RIU Playacar was safe and quiet. My family had a great time by the pool and the restaurant staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adriana, Deer Park

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To start, we weren’t given a room until well after the official check-in time. The hotel has no elevators, so be prepared to carry heavy luggage up multiple flights of stairs. The pool area was a disaster—frequent incidents with intoxicated guests vomiting in the water. Each time this happened, the pool was shut down for the entire day. Unfortunately, during our 5-day stay, we never got to use the pool at all. Overall, this was by far the worst hotel experience we’ve ever had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food was terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from the checking in to the checkout! Making plans to return in April.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ralitsa

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leirner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025