Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
22-inch TV with satellite channels
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Garden
Aerial view

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
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park
    ‪12 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)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (No balcony - M)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room (E)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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 Single 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)

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

Standard Double Room (L)

  • 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)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

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

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

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 a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 such as 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 children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • 13 minutes by foot from Playacar Beach and a 5-minute drive from Quinta Avenida
Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 nearby 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 a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
The Palms – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Jade – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Turquesa – This poolside steakhouse only serves dinner. Open daily.
Traviata – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Anana – On-site lobby lounge. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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
Snorkelling
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Entertainment

Access to off-site nightclubs
On-site live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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.
  • Cots (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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

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.

Property is also known as

Playacar Riu
Riu Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Playacar Hotels
Riu Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Mexico
Riu Playacar Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Reviews
Rui Playacar
Riu Playacar All Inclusive Playa del Carmen
Riu Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu car Inclusive inclusive p

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert J, Eugene

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

10/10 Excellent

TRAYCHE, Orland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.🙂
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dragana

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

6/10 Okay

Lily Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
The property was nice. Activities were ok. The food wasn’t good. Very few selections for dining. The drink selection that wasn’t alcohol wasn’t very good. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Superior

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Excellent food, staff, and facilities. Beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful resort. Absolutely recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort! Beautiful beach and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was excellent and pools and all were great. Gym is lacking and some things didn't work. Food was decent and breakfast especially excellent. Cleaner than anyplace I've stayed. Staff is beyond excellent and accommodating. Cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning staff was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Glencoe

We been coming here for about 16 years now and the staff are great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

VALERIE

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMIL

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

10/10 Excellent

David, punxsutawney

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

8/10 Good

Taia Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay, enjoyed there for 8days! First time in MX, have to admit it surprised me positively!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Drinks are extremely watered down like guacamole had a peel from the avocado very disappointing. Not all staff was friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Madison Lou

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the monkey that ate breakfast at the buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Room great. Had a great server at breakfast and lunch, Her name is Naty. She was fantastic. If there was anything I would say need improvement it would be the food.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was are 3rd year in RIU Playacar. We love it and will be back next year. The staff is awesome.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property seems to be average. We never had a problem with the room service. She always had our room very clean. The ice machine worked one day while we were there. They weren’t able to get it fixed after that. The beach is beautiful and they do an awesome job with keeping it clean. The servers were awesome in bring drinks down to the beach even without asking. We found the food at the Yucatán was better. I’m not saying the food was bad but average. They put on a party at the Tequila which was a lot of fun. I only wish I would’ve brought white clothing to where to it. Overall our vacation was very relaxing and enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025