Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Fountain
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
5 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Aerial view
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (U)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (M)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (M)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (L)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (M)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

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

Junior Suite (E)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | C)

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

Junior Suite (U)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

Junior Suite (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite (C)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-US)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, U)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

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

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Playacar Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playacar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wyndham Pool Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar Allegro Playacar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Playacar Golf Club
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive offers 460 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 460 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a nightclub, a health club, and an outdoor pool. This Art Deco property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Don Rafael, one of the property's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Don Rafael - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Il Portico - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Agave - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Yashima - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Krystal - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Water fitness

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite 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, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Don Rafael
  • Il Portico
  • Krystal
  • Yashima

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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
Rollaway/extra 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 56.57 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
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 golf tee times, 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1765 out of 2369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 2369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 2369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 2369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 2369 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property with great beachfront and a walkable beach in both directions and you felt safe walking on the sidewalk. Having access to other resorts was great since one had tennis, basketball and pickleball that this resort did not. Food and drinks were amazing, and I liked not having to make a reservation at the specialty restaurants. Nightly entertainment was good too. Staff were friendly, attentive and it was very clean. Halls can be a bit noisy at nighttime, but if you aren't facing the centre, the outside is quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms was far from beach , restaurants…
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property was immaculate, and staff was attentive, responsive in all areas, including dining housekeeping and front desk. The extra activities, such as water aerobics, and poolside games were super fun. The beach had a splendid breeze. Very impressed with the quality of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade, Germantown

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and the food is really good. My only complaint is the bed which was much too soft for be but besides this everything else was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enriched on the beach and other staff were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent, beautiful property, good food and friendly staff. They really try hard to please. It can get a bit noisy around midday but then again March is high season; the hotel was full.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex, Roselle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like cold and quiet room to sleep in- look for another property. We spent the whole day moving from one room to another, trying to fix ac in each room, only to find out, thats how all rooms are centrally cooled- barely to 76 degrees even if the ac stays on 24/7. On top of that the ac is extremely loud, louder than any other hotels Ive ever stayed at. At $ 500 per night, its a joke. The beach is completely eroded with sandbags, rocks and tons of seaweed. You need to walk to another hotel's beach to swim. Which again, at $ 500 per night is completely unacceptable and should have been clearly indicated in the description. Eventually they agreed to switch hotels to another RIU property in Cancun, but we paid a total of $ 150 worth of taxi fairs and lost one full day of vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree, Lolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY BUT THE FOOD WASNT ALL THAT GREAT. BUT OVERALL, WE HAD A GREAT TIME.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Rochester Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

GIOVANNI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nermin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was such a let down. I understand there’s a lot of people here but food was a 3/5. room service limited options. If they could improve their food it could be a 5/5. Everything else was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it! stayed there 3 times
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zina Akerley, boca raton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. The food was very good but I’ve had better at other all inclusive resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025