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Riu Yucatan All Inclusive

Avenida Xaman-ha Mza 3 Playa del Carmen, 77710 Mexico

All-Inclusive beachfront resort in Playacar complex

Playa del Carmen
Located within the Playacar complex, this Yucatan beachfront resort includes exchange privileges at 3 nearby partner properties. Golf is within 1 km (0.5 mi) and Playa del Carmen is 3 km (2 mi) away. Show more
All-Inclusive resort
Restaurants and bars, non-motorized water-sports equipment, daily activities, and nightly entertainment are all included in the room rate. A kids club at Riu Yucatan offers supervised activities for ages 4-12.
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Hacienda-style guestrooms at this Playacar Rui resort have balconies or patios, replenished minibars and liquor dispensers, and TVs with cable. Other amenities include air conditioning and ceiling fans. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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89%

of guests recommend

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Standard Room
One king bed or two double beds with cotton sheets. Fireplace. Cable TV with ESPN. Minibar and liquor dispenser (restocked every other day). Wired and wireless (high-speed) Internet access (surcharge). Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Tropical decor and hacienda-style architecture. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower only. Complimentary bottled water.
Suite - All Inclusive
One king bed or two double beds with cotton sheets. Separate living room. Fireplace. Cable TV with ESPN. Minibar and liquor dispenser (restocked every other day). Wired and wireless (high-speed) Internet access (surcharge). Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Tropical decor and hacienda-style architecture. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower/tub combination. Complimentary bottled water.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • Advanced reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

Promotions

Spa Credit Promotion

Book a minimum 2-night stay in any room or rate category January 7 - April 30, 2012, for travel within the same period, and receive the following:

  • USD20 credit per person, per stay valid toward massages of 50 minutes or longer (restrictions may apply)
  • Minimum 2-night stay required. No cash value. New bookings only. Valid at onsite spa only. Reservations must be made upon arrival directly at the Renova Spa. Guests must mention this promotion at check-in to receive benefit. Credit is applied to guest's account at check-out. Offer includes taxes and gratuities. May be combined with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.

    Property Amenities

    The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

    This All-Inclusive resort is part of the Playacar resorts complex and is located within 3 km (2 mi) of the Playacar Golf Course and downtown Playa del Carmen. Guests have exchange privileges at Riu Playacar, Riu Tequila, and Riu Lupita, including complimentary entrance to and drinks at La Piñata (a nightclub at Riu Tequila). The Riu Yucatan has 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, sauna, fitness equipment, and several dining options on site. Babysitting services are available on request for a surcharge. Guests can take advantage of 90 minutes complimentary wireless internet in the lobby. Additional internet access is available throughout the hotel at a surcharge. Spa services and shopping are available on site.

    Daytime activities are offered for younger guests age 4-12, and a separate set of activities cater to adult guests. Live music and evening entertainment is offered daily.

    Just outside the entrance to the resort is Mexican Street, where guests will find a fitness center, a medical center, jewelry shops, a photo studio and lab.

    • 24-hour front desk
    • Babysitting or child care
    • Number of floors - 3
    • Bar/lounge
    • Beauty services
    • Concierge services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • Children's club
    • Laundry facilities
    • Medical assistance available
    • Multilingual staff
    • Total number of rooms - 507
    • Parking (free)
    • Garden
    • Patio
    • Poolside bar
    • Luggage storage
    • Restaurant(s) in hotel
    • Sauna
    • Security guard
    • Spa services on site
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Swim-up bar
    • Tour assistance
    • Wedding services
    • Health club
    • Beach/pool umbrellas
    • Number of outdoor pools - 2
    • Tennis on site
    • Number of restaurants - 4
    • Shopping on site
    • Suitable for children
    • Supervised child care/activities
    Riu Yucatan All Inclusive, Playa del Carmen,  Mexico, Property Amenities Pool

    Rooms

    The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

    The Riu Yucatan's 507 guestrooms are distributed across two floors. Rooms have balconies or patios, fireplaces, replenished minibars and liquor dispensers, and TVs with cable. Suites have separate living rooms and shower/tub combinations in the bathroom. Wireless Internet access is available (surcharge).

    Riu Yucatan All Inclusive, Playa del Carmen,  Mexico, Rooms Guest Room

    Room Amenities

    • Fireplace
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Extra towels/bedding
    • Private bathroom
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Television
    • Satellite television service
    • Ceiling fan
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Climate control
    • Clock radio
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Daily housekeeping
    • In-room safe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
    • Minibar
    • Phone
    • Wake-up calls
    • Window opens
    • ESPN
    • Ocean view
    • Courtyard view
    • Garden view
    • Pool view
    • Partial ocean view
    • Beach view

    Dining

    The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

    La Hacienda - Main restaurant with terrace seating. Buffet and cook-to-order menu. Theme dinners twice a week. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Reservation is not required for dinner.

    Grill and Steakhouse - Theme restaurant located on the beach. Dinner. Reservations required.

    La Margarita - Poolside restaurant and snack bar. Buffet lunch.

    Shanghai - À la carte Asian cuisine. Buffet-style dinner. Reservations required.

    La Pinata - Nightclub, offering dancing and drinks.

    La Cantina - Lobby bar with terrace.

    Mezcal - Poolside bar.

    Tequila - Poolside bar.

    Cozumel - Swim-up bar.

    Tulum - Poolside and swim-up bar.

    El Templo - Lounge.

    Beach Club - Mexican restaurant.

    Riu Yucatan All Inclusive, Playa del Carmen,  Mexico, Dining Restaurant

    Recreation

    The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

    Guests of the Riu Yucatan receive one complimentary introductory scuba lesson in the pool. On-site recreational opportunities include an outdoor pool with an island and spa tub, children's pool, and fitness equipment. Water sports equipment includes catamarans, windsurfers, and kayaks.

    The 18-hole Playacar Golf Course (surcharge) is located 1 km (0.5 mi) from the Riu Yucatan. Guests receive recreational exchange privileges at Riu Playacar, Riu Tequila, and Riu Lupita. A complimentary fitness room is located on nearby Mexican Street.

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

    • Golf - driving range nearby
    • Golfing nearby
    • Water skiing nearby
    • Personal watercraft
    • Parasailing nearby
    • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
    • Horse riding/rental nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Rowing or canoeing nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Running track/path nearby
    • Bicycle rentals nearby
    • Aerobics on site
    • Kayaking on site
    • Playground on site
    • Sailing on site
    • Scuba diving on site
    • Snorkeling on site
    • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
    • Swimming on site
    • Volleyball on site
    • Windsurfing on site
    • Ecotours nearby

    Spa

    • Manicures and pedicures
    • Massages
    • Body treatments

    Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Riu Yucatan All Inclusive

    4.3
    out of 5
    avg. guest rating
    Hotel service:
    4.4
    Hotel condition:
    4.2
    Room cleanliness:
    4.4
    Room comfort:
    3.9
    Location:
    4.5
    Neighborhood:
    4.4
    89%

    of guests recommend

    out of 82 reviews

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    Ola J from Garfield NJ
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Oct 20 2011

    “Great hotel”

    Beautiful place, wonderful staff!

    Chris from Illinois
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Oct 6 2011

    “Nice trip, great hotel.”

    We spent 5 great days at Riu Yucatan. Maybe not the best hotel of the Riu family in Playacar (gated section of Playa Del Carmen), but absolutely meeting, and in some aspects exceeding our expectations for the price we paid. Stunning beach, clear crystal water, plenty / variety of food, excellent personnel / service . For few who like to be pampered every possible way and willing to pay for it, I'd recommend Riu Palace (next to RY), and for everyone else who want to pay reasonably for more than reasonable services, Riu Yucatan is the place.

    A Traveler from MIAMI
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Oct 3 2011

    “yoe”

    everithing ok

    A Traveler from Dunlap, Tn
    3.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Sep 26 2011

    “Plesent stay”

    The overall experience was good. NOT impressed with the food. The food quality was good, but the day-to-day variety did not meet expectations. Was NOT impressed or satisfied with the way the specialty resturaunts were organized (had to sign up for a time). This was very inconvienient and inofficient. Some days the availability to sign up was closed after only a short time. The idea of having two double beds put together for a king did NOT meet expectations. What reputable establishment uses double beds in this day and time? The staff was extremely plesent and hard working. Overall would recommend the stay to others, but with stipulations.

    A Traveler
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Sep 21 2011

    “RIU Yucatan.. read before you go..”

    Great Hotel. Beautiful surroundings and beach is a+++.. Food however not so much. very disappointed with the food both in buffets and specialty restaurants. Drinks were ok, nothing special. stayed at all inclusives before, not really impressed with the RIU name hotel.

    Stephanie from Kansas
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Aug 16 2011

    “This was our second stay”

    We stayed here in 2007 for our wedding, and all guests of our wedding also stayed. Everyone had a good stay. Only complaint was sewer smell in our room. We stayed here again in August 2011. We also brought along 8 friends. Everyone had a great stay. The staff is wonderful, the rooms and food are good. Only complaint is the beds are a little hard, but nothing horrible.

    Steph J from Wichita, KS
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Aug 15 2011

    “Fantastico!”

    Everyone was awesome at the hotel. The only things I didn't like was that the food at the buffet could be repetative, and the beds were very hard. Everything else was really great, including the staff.

    Gerri M from Downey, CA
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Aug 15 2011

    “Great Hotel in a Beautiful Gated Community”

    Although the beds definitely need an adjustment, the hotel was great. Rooms were clean. Service was great! Food at the restuarants was nice (fulfilling and clean). Drinks, like in every all-inclusive hotel were watered down. I did notice that during the time we were there, we were pretty much the only Americans. Hotel is visited by a lot of Europeans. I have been to Cancun/PLaya/Riviera Maya area many times and this hotel was good. We rented a car, so getting around was easy. Being that it is in a gated community, the hotel has good security. Nice nieghborhood. The homes in this area are beautiful. All in all it is a good hotel. No problems, other than the beds not being to comfortable (but it is not a deal breaker)

    Area recommendations
    If it is yyour first time in Playa Del Carmen and you would like to be in the middle of everything at a short walking distance, then I recommend for you to stay in downtown Playa Del Carmen. While the Playacar community is wonderful, unless you rent a vehicle, it is somewhat of a walk to get into downtown (where 5th Ave is located)
    When to go
    July is soooo hot. I live in LA so for me the humidity was not the business. Try to go to the Riviera Maya between February - May.
    Getting around
    Rent a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But be careful with the gas station people. The people who pump your gas. Make sure to count your money well. They will try trick you.
    What to pack
    Bring your own snorkeling gear!!!!!! While any snorkeling tour will provide the snorkeling gear for you, it is not cool to put in a mouth piece that others have used. Just saying...
    Must see
    Must go to all of the ruins in the area. Rent a car and drive to two ruins at a time. Dont waste your time taking the bus tours from the hotels. Be adventurous and rent a car. You must see Tulum. Best ruins ever! Chichen Itza is also a must see if you have the time (approximately a 3 hour drive) If you love snorkeling, go to Xel-ha. Visit Isla Mujeres on a day trip. Great island!
    Nightlife
    Go to Mandala in Downtown Playa del Carmen. Best club! Hollywood type of atmosphere. Dressy and great music.
    Outdoors or beach
    Go to Puerto Morelos. Best beach in that area and still very pure. Snorkel at the reef.
    A Traveler from Hayward, CA
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Aug 12 2011

    “Great Service”

    The service was great. I went with my family and they absolutely loved the hotel. We liked the privacy of the hotel and the people were wonderful. We rented a car that made it convenient to get around to see other attractions. We definitely recommend this hotel for families.

    A Traveler from Santa Rosa, CA
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted Aug 8 2011

    “Looking forward to return! The best beach!!!”

    Very good food, nice beach, great location. All hotel staff is very friendly, they work really hard and long hours and they still have a nice smile in their face when serving you! They have the best animation team, they work all day doing fun activities on the pool and beach, and late at night on the theater... I can't say enough of the bar tenders, they are great!

    Riu Yucatan All Inclusive

    Avenida Xaman-ha Mza 3 Playa del Carmen, 77710 Mexico

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    Nearby Points of Interest

    • Playacar Golf Club - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
    • Xplor Theme Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
    • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
    • Mamitas Beach Club - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
    • Calica Cruise Terminal - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
    • Xel-Ha Water Park - 42 km / 26.1 mi

    Location Highlights

    • On beach

    The preferred airport for Riu Yucatan All Inclusive is Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 53.4 km / 33.2 mi.

    Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

    Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

    Nearest Major Airport:

    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico (CUN-Cancun Intl.)

    Area:

    Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico: Still small enough to explore on foot, Playa del Carmen has a relaxed, yet cosmopolitan feel, with a variety of hotels, shops, and restaurants ranging from causal to upscale. European-style sunbathing is common on beaches. Playa is a popular jumping-off point for day trips to Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Tulum, and other peninsula attractions, and a passenger ferry makes frequent runs to Cozumel.

    Riu Yucatan All Inclusive

    Avenida Xaman-ha Mza 3 Playa del Carmen, 77710 Mexico

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