Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

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

Standard Double Room (E)

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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 (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (M)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (U)

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

Standard Double Room (L)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 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, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite (C)

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

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About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Playacar Golf Club
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to massages or manicures and pedicures at Renova Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, volleyball, and sailing
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Playacar Beach and a 2-minute drive from Playacar Golf Club
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a health club. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Playa del Carmen property.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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

Languages

English, French, German, 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 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 56.57 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of 8 just got back from Riu Playacar. It was great. We loved the nightly entertainment each night. Also there was a wide variety of food for everyone to choose something they liked. The shopping across the street was so easy to bring my kids over there to look for souvenirs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley Clyde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, clean resort, food was good/lots of choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took our kids with us, no complaints at all!! The food was good at all the restaurants, the entertainment was fun, the staff were on top of service and cleanliness. The little shopping plaza was good as well. WE DID NOT HAVE 1 REASON TO LEAVE THE RESORT. GREAT PLACE FOR THE FAMILY
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great! This is our second time here. Location is secure and we will be back. Beach was great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Salem

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was super good hard to choice where to eat when everything is so yummy… Perfect place to go with family vacation. Super safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Isidor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beaches pool is nice the food Soso
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really nice, a bit further out of the main area, is a pro in some ways and a con in some ways
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and grounds/property well kept. Bed was comfy a little too firm for me but the wife liked it so that’s a win. We upgraded to a partial ocean view room and the balcony did have a very nice view. Upgrade didn’t cost much. Hard-working, friendly, cheerful staff. Requested extra pillows. Extra pillows delivered in 20 minutes. Requested extra coffee for the room. Extra coffee delivered in 20 minutes. We were fine with the food. Breakfast and lunch were good and dinner buffet had many options so there. Neat little shopping mall across the street with a Starbucks. Beautiful beach and plenty of loungers. The walk into town was a little long for me. I am 61. 10 bucks for a cab. That’s doable. Definitely recommend this resort just wish they had some mid range booze. Jack Daniel’s at least. Got stuck with Johnny Walker Red.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly, Rowlett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and friendly staff. Everything was clean and well maintained. Will definitely consider staying again !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like steakhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is small and we enjoyed that about it. Service was generally good, the staff are always friendly, but somewhat transactional in nature. The property is clean, fairly well maintained, but is starting to show it's age (i.e. room HVAC struggled, squeeky furniture, squeeky door knobs, room door locks/keys are dated and fail routinely, etc.). The beach is wonderful and and there are always lots of staff organized activities to participate in. If you are a foodie, you may be disappointed. Most dining options are buffet oriented. If you are looking to spoil yourself with an select a la carte dining experience, this may not be the place for you. Alcoholic beverage and wine options are limited and not premium level. For people that love the buffet option, you will enjoy this resort. All that said, we had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this Riu very clean staff so nice make me feel like king thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Magdalena

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first review ever. I don’t know how this property has 8.6 good reviews. It is my first stay at RIU resort, however not first on all inclusive vacations.It was terrible experience. The rooms are awful, old and dirty. The towels are in brown color very old. My dog has better towels. Sheets on bed were old and discolored- disgusting. I contacted the Expedia to change the hotel but they never called me back. It happened to us before when we were to Hawaii and I was happy to change to different hotel. Very disappointed on Expedia customer service. The excuse was that they couldn’t reach the hotel. My last booking on Expedia there is so many other options now. I would love add some pictures but there is no option here. Guys if you want spend some nice vacation never go to this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at Riu Playacar with my family of four. We were there a couple of weeks before the spring break crowd arrived and it was calm, quite, and family friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, safe environment, fun entertainment, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked not having to make reservations for special dinners . The beach bars were awesome and that they brought out popsicles and ice cream to beach. Loved the coconut party. Loved playing the games on beach every day. EVERY worker was king, friendly, and hard working ! The bands were great. We LOVE Riu

8/10 Good

James Milton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good resort, food was average
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025