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Reviews of Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We liked everything. We will highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tareq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher L., oswego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean facilities! The resort food and drinks are mediocre at best . There are basically no activities . The pools are very small and boring not even any music . This is a resort for older folks who just want to sit by the pool and read . I felt they should have had shuffleboard or bocce . Rooms were nice and clean .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 23, 2024
Dear Christopher L.,Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback on your stay at our property.We are truly sorry to read of your dissatisfaction and we never wish for our guests feel any discomfort.We have noted your review to ensure we can work on improving our service delivery and offerings at the hotel accordingly. Kindest Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Thai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurants all had amazing choices. Wish there was a bit more entertainment but overall experience was wonderful. Went for my honeymoon and it’s very romantic both night and day. Place is safe and staff is so kind. Best experience and very memorable. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Luis Alberto,Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback following your recent stay at our hotel.We are very happy to hear that you had a lovely time at our hotel!We look forward to sharing another amazing experience with you soon. Have a lovely day.Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, well kept. The food options were very good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Curtis G,Thank you very much for choosing us and for sharing your review about your last stay.We are very happy to hear that we were able to provide you with a comfortable experience.We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.Kind regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

RoseAnn

This was an excellent resort from top to bottom! Definitely will go there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 24, 2024
Dear RoseAnn,Thank you for your great review and for spending time with us at the Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya.We're delighted we were able to live up to the expectations you had of us.It would be great to welcome you soon again! Until then, we wish you all the best.Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gail Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. The food options range from healthy to indulgent, The rooms are cleaned daily and fresh towels are also replenished. We had a 50th wedding anniversary we were celebrating, and the employees made it special by decorating the table, and surprising us with a special treat cake! The food was also delicious! Very memorable evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Gail Mary,Thank you very much for choosing us and for sharing your review about your last stay.We are very happy to hear that we were able to provide you with a comfortable experience.We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.Kind regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were WOWed by the level of service the staff provided and the quality of the food!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Shannon,We are delighted to read your kind remarks, it makes all our efforts worthwhile.We strive to make all of our guests feel welcome and relaxed during their time with us. It is fantastic to learn that our team could accommodate your needs and assist you in any way possible. And we very much look forward to seeing you again soon, Shannon!Kindest Greetings,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Tamara, Mayaguez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está en un lugar muy accesible y cerca de playa del carmen. Las comidas son excelentes. Los mejores restaurantes es el italiano y Krystal restaurant que es de comida internacional. La limpieza es excelente y las atenciones muy buenas.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Apreciada Tamara,Todo nuestro equipo trabaja muy duro para que nuestros huéspedes se sientan felices.Para nosotros es muy grato conocer su experiencia en nuestro hotel.Ha sido un placer atenderle en nuestras instalaciones.Siempre le esperamosCordialmente, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member is friendly and welcoming. Food is delicious. Housekeeping is great. Staff walked around asking about our stay if we need anything and even phone calls to our room if we enjoy our stay or need anything.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Renata,Thank you so much for choosing Riu Hotels & Resorts and for sharing your experience! We are very happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations and you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!Best wishes, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Bohemia

Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Richard,Thank you for taking the time out to leave a great review!We are glad to hear our service exceeded your expectations and you had an excellent time at our hotel. We look forward to seeing you back again soon.With our best wishes we remain, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Sofia, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people have excellent customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Sofia,we appreciate you taking the time to share your great review here!We are happy to know that you were so pleased with our service and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future. We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay at this hotel. The food was very, very bad. I would have rather eaten hot pockets and dominoes pizza. Also, the staff are rude and not helpful in the slightest. They gave us conflicting information the entire time and tried to kick me out of my room a day early. Never had such a bad experience at such an expensive resort in my life. The only good thing about this hotel is the beach, and that is Mother Nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 22, 2024
Dear Taylor,Thank you very much for choosing us and for sharing your review about your last stay.Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority therefore we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations.Please rest assured that we will share all your impressions with our management team for a proper follow up as guest service is our absolute main priority.Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back for an enhanced experience.With our best hopes we remain,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ronaldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good. The only problem are the high prices for pirchases around the area of the facility.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Ronaldo,We can only thank you for your great review.It is very gratifying to learn our guests had a nice holiday and it encourages us to keep working for our lovely guests.We really look forward to welcoming you again soon!Caring wishes,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Customer Service, all the Staff in different areas show kindly and professional, very nice, the options for dining excellent, very clean inside and outside at the swimming pools and beach, very happy to stay there!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 16, 2024
Dear Irma,It is really delighting to read your fantastic feedback! Thank you for being our guest.It is great to learn you are happy with our lovely staff, they will be informed.We hope to welcome you again, Irma, so we can share yet another unforgettable visit with you.Loving wishes,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from a 5 night stay at the resort. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had an amazing balcony that gave us a view of the ocean. The dining options were varied and gave us an opportunity to try all different types of cuisine. One of our favorite amenities was the changing/shower rooms for those guests who arrived before their room was ready, or have to check out before they need to leave for the airport. We arrived at 0800 and used the rooms to change into our bathing suits to enjoy the resort while our room was being readied. They watched our luggage for us while we swam and laid in the sun. On our last day, our flight didn't leave until the evening. We checked out at noon, left our suitcase with the bell hop and went back to enjoy the pools until about an hour before we had to leave. We then used the showers/changing rooms to clean-up for our departure to the airport. The rooms were gorgeous, clean and stocked with towels for our use and made our final hours very enjoyable. The only complaint we have is in regards to the lounge chairs at the pools. Each morning, people would go out to the chairs as early as 6 a.m. and put their towels out to save them. They wouldn't return until 3-4 hours later. This made it very difficult to find any vacant chairs by the pools. The resort should take action regarding this behavior and not allow this to happen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear Darlene,We appreciate your words from the bottom of our hearts.Obtaining a review like the one you give us from you encourages us to continue on our path and, looking forward to having you return to any of our facilities, to offer you a wonderful experience with us.We continue every day trying to improve ourselves and with open arms to welcome you again.We are always waiting for youYours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Xaul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you walk in the door everyone is nice and friendly, everything is clean and organized, the food is great and the drinks are beach are better!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear Xaul,We would like to thank you for taking the time to a positive review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope that we will be able to welcome you back to the hotel in the near future. All the best, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are odd and difficult with families of 4. The bathroom doesn’t have air ventilators and tub and shower are completely open. Not the best layout. Food was not good at restaurants but the buffet had some good options sometimes. I expected more from restaurants. The property was nice and beach was great. Staff was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear Dennis,we appreciate you taking the time to share your great review here! We are happy to know that you were so pleased with our service. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future. We wish you all the best, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything ❤️ especially the service and staff the kindest ever!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear Lazaro,Thank you for taking the time to write a good review of our hotel. We sincerely hope that you will visit us again soon and we will be able to offer you another good experience. We remain with best wishes, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

May

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear May,We are grateful for your words.It is of the utmost importance that our guests feel at home with us.Our goal is to know that you enjoyed your holiday in our facilities and we note that we really succeeded.We look forward to seeing you again at any of our facilities and we are looking forward to providing you with the 100% satisfactory service that characterises us so much.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was stunning! Everyone was so nice! I was initially concerned about the raised concern for safety as the safe travelers (STEP) put it on the heightened awareness list but Playacar felt super safe. Not once during my trip was anyone in my group concerned and we had 2 kids, 8 people in total. Everyone has such a great time. Food was great and the entire trip was so comfortable. I highly recommend to anyone interested in taking the family to Mexico.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 11, 2024
Dear Thomas Ryan,It is wonderful to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us so much.It has been a pleasure hosting you and thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at the hotel.We hope to see you again soon!All the bestYours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed the location and property. The property is well kept and clean. The location is super safe in a gated area. You do have to wake up early to get sunbeds by the pool. The beach sunbeds are not as popular and there are some palm trees for shade. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The “other services” staff did a great job to entertain everyone and I really enjoyed taking all the classes. I loved the dance classes! The only reason I cannot give a 5 start review is because of the dinning experience. The buffet had a lot of different selections with hit and misses. The dinner restaurants were very disappointing, especially the Japanese restaurant. We waited for an hour because it’s a popular one, no idea why, the food was the worst we had during our entire stay. The Mexican, Italian and Steakhouse were better compared to the Japanese one, but not great. I wish the dinner options were better. Overall, it’s a solid all inclusive. The staff is what makes this hotel great. Thank you for all your hard work!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 12, 2024
Dear Daniel,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for the rating!It was our pleasure taking care of you! We are looking forward to having another chance to welcoming you back in the near future.Have a great day,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lidiya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice! Great staff. 5 Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 11, 2024
Dear Lidiya,Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback following your recent stay at our hotel.We are very happy to hear that you had a lovely time at our hotel!We look forward to sharing another amazing experience with you soon. Have a lovely day.Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't usually right reviews, but we enjoyed so many aspects of our stay at Riu Palace Riviera Maya we felt we should tell anyone who is interested. The place is big in a good way and beautiful. The grounds are well manicured and gorgeous. The property is in excellent condition and the staff is extremely attentive. It's a classic look with a modern vibe from the recent remodel in 2019 that looks like it was just completed, as they take such good care of the place. Shows were good, especially on the smaller stage and yes they have two stages. The design is so good in the outdoor performance area you don't have to move when one stage show ends and another show starts on the other stage (they have two to three types of performances a night. There is plenty of seating for the shows and the beach. The beach is soft white sand with the beautiful beautful Carribean Sea and lots of nice palms for shade. The pools are heated and comfortable enough to stay in all day. The chairs by the pool fill up early and stay that way all day. This place deserves its five-star rating and an overall 9.5, and the loss of half a point is only because there was not enough chairs by the pool, but who needs the pool when the Carribean Sea is right there. Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 11, 2024
Dear michael,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for the rating!It was our pleasure taking care of you! We are looking forward to having another chance to welcoming you back in the near future.Have a great day,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

SYLVIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean, staff is very friendly, great beach, food is OK. The food looks “cute” but is lacking flavor. Buffets are large but always the same. If you know how to cook, know what good food is, love flavor you will get bored with the bland food. It’s a step better than toco bell and hacienda but from a Mexicana …it’s lacking. Much of the desserts pastries, and snack foods/food are packaged/frozen items. Not a lot of home-made. However, there are lots of fresh fruit drinks! Thank you! Most of the iced drinks are from mixes, no real pina coladas, margaritas with real mango etc. If good (authentic Mexican) food is an important part of the experience this is not the place for you.
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 8, 2024
Dear SYLVIA,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.Since our number one priority is providing excellent services and as we make every effort to meet our guests’ expectations, we truly regret that you experienced the mentioned issues during your time with us, as this certainly does not line up with the standards to which we wish to hold ourselves.We shall share your words with the corresponding department and we really hope that there were also many positive aspects of your stay and you allow us the opportunity to host you again soon and share a better experience! We remain with warm regards, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family
The property was beautiful! Staff was amazing! The only problem we had was a sewage smell in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 10, 2024
Dear Kelli,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for the wonderful rating!It was a pleasure to serve you.You can trust that we will record your comments and address them with the appropriate departments. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back in the near future.We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Timmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Margaret

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful experience. The only thing we noticed is that the pool bar pool was not vacuumed every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 11, 2024
Dear Angela Margaret,Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review! We are glad to hear our service met your expectations and you had an enjoyable time at our hotel. We look forward to seeing you back again soon. With our best wishes we remain, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Pedro

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is very nice. Room configurations need some updating. There is no privacy if staying with friends. Also not much to do after dinner. Performances are average. Activities during the day are great and pools and service are awesome. Food variety was very good and food was above average.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 10, 2024
Dear Pedro,Thank you for your comment,We are really happy to read that you felt at ease with us.We are also very happy to hear that we did a good job from your point of view and we thank you very much for your positive feedback.Please be assured that we will take note of your comments and address them with the relevant departments.We look forward to your visit to any of our facilities in the near future.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kiernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service. Friendly staff, attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 10, 2024
Dear Dennis,We definitively have the best guests.Thank you very much for your stupendous feedback, on behalf of our lovely staff. The best news is learning you had a fantastic holiday.We hope you visit us again very soon, Dennis.Warmest Regards!Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Corey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 9, 2024
Dear Corey,We are happy to know that you had a pleasant experience in our hotel and we appreciate the kindness of your comments.We look forward to welcoming you again soon.Have a great day,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Oscar D, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was a family friendly resort and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 9, 2024
Dear Oscar D,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your stay with us was great and that you enjoyed our service.We look forward to welcoming you soon again.Sincerely,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware of this property if you want to relax. We have visited 3 times and this time was the worse! They used to have a no spring breakers rule but people get around it by having parents book the rooms and then allowing all the young adults and minors stay in the same room while the parents stay in a different room. We could not sleep with all the noise from large group of intoxicated teenagers (some minors and not of drinking age). The resort also seems to now cater to these visitors more than families. We will not stay at this property any longer as our spring break was very disappointing. The staff is amazing, they do their best so you can have a great time, hotel management definitely needs to step it up.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 3, 2024
DearCesar,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.As it is one of our main priorities to give an outstanding service to all of our guests, we are concerned to learn that we may have missed out on some details leaving you with an unpleasant experience.Please rest assured, your observations will be shared with the responsible team, as we understand that there is always room for improvement and we hope we will have the opportunity to host you again soon to regain your confidence.We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the staff were super helpful even when something went wrong. Food was great the entire stay, if not a little repetitive, but there were tons of choices and our fault for not restaurant hopping more. The one thing I wasn’t a fan of was the nightly entertainment, it’s so loud that you WILL participate no matter where you are, and it was overall pretty underwhelming.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 8, 2024
Dear Mike,Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your evaluation.We are thrilled to learn you enjoyed your stay, nonetheless, we will forward your review for future arrangements.We will pass on your review to the management.We cannot wait to host you again.Kindest regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Benjamin Aaron, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival and first impressions, this resort glows with promise of a good vacation. Check in was a breeze, and the lobby, sort of a hodgepodge of elegance, but fun! However, I did run into a few issues that I just couldn’t keep to myself. This resort sits on a gorgeous beach, but they really need either palapas or umbrellas or canopy beds. They rely on the patch of palm trees on the beach to shade their guests and as we all know, the sun moves, so you are constantly having to adjust your lounge chair. The proof is in how almost every guest I walked by during my stay was sun burned, quite likely because they fell asleep under those palm trees. Invest in shade. Buffet food was not good at all. There was no level of quality ingredients. Even the desserts were bad - which I have never experienced at an all inclusive resort in Mexico, and I travel there once a year at least. My last upset, was the gym. Oh sweet lord the picture on the website is MISLEADING. The room is tiny, weight machines are ancient, one of the aerobic machines was caked with what appeared to be mud, and their rusty dumbbells only go to 50. You could see people walking in immediately regretting their decision. It was a travesty, to be honest. Staff, always pleasant, property grounds are gorgeous and clean. Bar staff, excellent. My suite was actually very nice, despite my bed sheets feeling like sandpaper. Those sheets and the sunburn I had from falling asleep on the beach, was a bad combination.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 3, 2024
Dear Benjamin Aaron,Thank you very much for taking time to tell us about your stay.We do our best to provide an excellent service experience, therefore, it is disappointing to read that you found aspects to be below both your expectations and our standards.Your review will be revised further, as we hope that you will give us another chance to host you and to redeem your confidence in us.Best Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Fernando Alberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights. The service was great as well as the property and the beach was beautiful. My only complaint is the food, in my opinion the quality of the food was very poorly and lack of flavors. Out of the 4 nights, we went out of the property to have dinner.
Response from Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya Online Reputation Ma on Apr 2, 2024
Dear Fernando Alberto,Thank you very much for choosing Riu and for sharing your feedback. As we strongly believe that guests come first, it is truly saddening to find that you were not completely satisfied with your recent stay. In regards to our food offer, it is unfortunate to learn, that regardless our chefs’ efforts, we could not meet your taste.In order to fulfil every guest expectations regarding food, our main buffet and theme restaurants offer a great selection of exquisitely presented local and international dishes which are prepared daily with the utmost care and using fresh ingredients. We regret that we failed to live up to your wishes and we do check daily our food offer, combining quality and variety catering for all tastes.We have passed your concerns to the management department for an appropriate follow up.Best Regards,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor Raul Perez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and staff were great. The food was very poorly in presentation and quiality. They need to improve their foood quantity a lot, a lot of the food had poor taste. Everything else was great. Best beach in Playa del Carmen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 2, 2024
Dear Victor Raul Perez,Thank you for sharing your experience with us!Our goal has always been to exceed our guest's expectations as we deliver quality service to make your stay memorable. We understand that this is one of the most important aspects in an all-inclusive hotel. Therefore it is very disappointing to read that we could not reach your personal taste on this occasion.Rest assured that we will share all your impressions with our management team for a proper follow up as we hope you allow us the chance to host you again soon for a more positive experience.Have a great day,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the staff and service excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 4, 2024
Dear Kelly Brent,Thank you for your great review and for spending time with us at the Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya.We're delighted we were able to live up to the expectations you had of us.It would be great to welcome you soon again! Until then, we wish you all the best.Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nycole Larissa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! More shade options would be nice on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 4, 2024
Dear Nycole Larissa,Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are very happy to hear that we were able to provide you with a memorable experience.We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to our area.Best Regards, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 9, 2024
Dear Brian,Thank you so much for your words and for the rating!We are most pleased that you had a great vacation with us!We look forward to welcoming you back.With our best wishes we remain,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

doris

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly staff. Great service all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Apr 3, 2024
Dear Wendy,Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback following your recent stay at our hotel.We are very happy to hear that you had a lovely time at our hotel!We look forward to sharing another great experience with you soon. Have a lovely day.Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very open-air feel. Excellent air conditioning. Beautiful beach area. Family-friendly. Our kids loved the place. Coffee bar was amazing. Everything is truly all included. Staff were phenomenal and super friendly. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on Mar 27, 2024
Dear Vijay Jonathan,Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us, as it is of utmost importance for us to detect if everything is going well thanks to our wonderful guests, and we see that in your case this was the case and you enjoyed a pleasant and enjoyable time in our company.We would love to have you visit us again soon and provide you with a better experience.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu Palace Riviera MayaOnline Reputation Manager