Riu Palace Riviera Maya
5 stars
8.8
Very good
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5 stars
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Riu Palace Riviera Maya

5 stars
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 And 10, L1, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
8.8
Very good
258 reviews
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Situated directly at Playa del Carmen, this hotel is in a prime location. In the area, guests can appreciate the Mayan legacy, with spectacular pyramids and the popular ruins of Tulum, or the ruins of Cobá, or visit the reservation of the Sian Ka'an FarePortal
Situated directly at Playa del Carmen, this hotel is in a prime location. In the area, guests can appreciate the Mayan legacy, with spectacular pyramids and the popular ruins of Tulum, or the ruins of Cobá, or visit the reservation of the Sian Ka'an biosphere, where guests can find an untouched jungle. The club resort offers six restaurants and room service is available. There are also bars, a nightclub, a hairdressing salon, Internet access, a newsstand, boutiques, a laundry service and a concierge. The hotel also has a children's playground and a kids' club for younger guests to enjoy.FarePortal
Rating
8.8
Very good
Based on 258 verified guest reviews

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The neighborhood - Playacar

Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 And 10, L1, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Underwater Technical World10 min walk
  • The Reef Marina14 min walk
  • Aviario Xaman Ha12 min walk
  • Playacar Golf Club1.86 mi

Reviews

8.8
Very good
258 verified ratings
Wonderful
176
Very good
39
Good
15
Okay
11
Fair
6
Mediocre
3
Poor
8

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the beautiful location, great service, and cleanliness of the hotel. The staff were described as friendly and accommodating, contributing to a pleasant experience. Many enjoyed the food offerings, particularly praising the variety and quality at the buffets. However, guests expressed concerns about room sizes being smaller than expected and the pool condition needing improvement.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Pool3.5 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
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9.0
Wonderful
Morning15, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Excellent venue with good customer service.
Cons (-) Nothing
7.0
Good
Andy, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Great hotel in a magnificent location with superb facilities
Cons (-) Our stay was let down by the poor quality food. I have stayed in plenty of RIU and other All Inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and honestly the food here was below par for this grade of hotel.
9.0
Wonderful
Steven, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Facilities and food
Cons (-) Clean and staff very courteous and helpful
6.0
Okay
Marlen, Jan 2025
Pros (+) Everything
Cons (-) The rooms ! I feel i paid more then i had to ! We had to get two rooms and my wife slept with the girls and ℹ slept by myself because we had to make use of two rooms you should have another option for familys traveling with kids
9.0
Wonderful
Filippo, Jan 2025
Pros (+) A nice hotel with a private beach and various large swimming pools restaurants and bars. The room was comfortable, very clean and well furnished. The staff friendly and professional in assisting for any necessity.
Cons (-) the quality of the food was a bit mixed. Some things ok, some less so
9.0
Wonderful
William, Jan 2025
Pros (+) This is our second time at a Riu Palace resort-- the first time was a year ago in Costa Rica. We think the Riu Palace hotels are so wonderful, that we have just booked another for a year from now in Punta Cana. Here's the scoop: 1. The food and drink is excellent and everything is safe to eat because Riu has filtered water and high standards for safety, so you don't have to worry about getting sic...
Cons (-) 1. They need to change their cleaning solution because it smells up the whole lobby (and everywhere else). My first impression when we entered the pretty lobby was the smell. This was true in Costa Rica. PLEASE GET A BETTER CLEANING SOLUTION that doesn't smell of chemicals when you enter the building. 2. The bar staff was overly flirty with my 22 year old daughter, which made me uncomfortable. I k...
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8.0
Very good
Andrea, Jan 2025
Pros (+) The property is not new but very well kept The beach is very nice
Cons (-) Being an all inclusive the food is not the best but cocktails great
9.0
Wonderful
G.mullins, Jan 2025
Pros (+) The location is great, the facilities also very good and the staff was very helpful. In summary a great place to go with your family for a nice holiday.
Cons (-) The hotel should have a gift shop with the things that you buy when you forgot to take them like hats, sun cream etc. The food was plentiful but the quality was not outstanding even in the special restaurants, specially for the price of the holiday. We were a family and I wrote to the hotel many times asking them to have rooms in the same floor and eventually we managed a couple of days later but ...
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10
Wonderful
Madabhushi, Dec 2024
Pros (+) 1) Right from the entry to the hotel, the facility was very clean and lively. The staff - starting from the doorman, front desk, all the restaurant staff, cleaning staff were very cheerful and hospitable. 2) Food was very clean, healthy, and tasty. All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner had variety daily, including constant items that were very popular.
Cons (-) A bit more choice for vegetarians.
10
Wonderful
Phyllis, Dec 2024
Pros (+) All the workers were so helpful and friendly !!! Excellent phone and drinks !!! Love it don’t want to leave !!! Untill next time thank you all so much !! My husband and I needed a vacation !!

Amenities

  • Snorkeling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 12:00 pm
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