Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
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Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Lobby
Aerial view
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Xaman Ha Aviary
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo (PCM)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (U)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (M)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (M)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (L)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (M)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (C)

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

Junior Suite (E)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior | C)

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

Junior Suite (U)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

Junior Suite (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite (C)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-US)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior, U)

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

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

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

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About the area

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive in Playa del Carmen (Playacar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. .This all-inclusive property is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Xplor Theme Park and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Xcaret Eco Theme Park.

What's nearby

  • Playacar Beach - 8 min walk
  • Playacar Golf Club - 1 min drive
  • Quinta Avenida - 4 min drive
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar Allegro Playacar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Turquesa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive offers 460 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Renova Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 460 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a nightclub, a health club, and an outdoor pool. This Art Deco property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Don Rafael, one of the property's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Don Rafael - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Il Portico - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Agave - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Yashima - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Krystal - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Water fitness

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free covered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–11:00 AM
  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Don Rafael
  • Il Portico
  • Agave
  • Yashima
  • Krystal

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • A hot tub
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Beach towels
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property – December 2019
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
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 and a first aid kit
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
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1715 out of 2306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 2306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 2306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2306 reviews" "

9.6/10

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

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente Resort
Excelente estancia! Staff increíble comida excelente! Sin lugar a dudas volveré a hospedarme con riu palace Riviera maya! Si estás dudando dónde quedarte en Playa del Carmen esta es tu mejor opción
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Royce A, Owensboro

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nbikjm
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Air conditioner worked well.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Área externa espetacular!
Hotel antigo, porém reformado, com quartos agradáveis. Decoração retrô de hall de entrada e acessos principais, o que dá um aspecto visual muito poluído. Hotel com acessibilidade. Tratamento impecável. Alimentação variada e muito boa. Equipe de "outros-serviços" sensacional, com várias atividades para todas as idades. Festas ótimas. O local é um pouco afastado do aeroporto e a estrada não é muito boa. A área externa é espetacular! O hotel possui SIM elevador, diferente do que foi informado no site Hoteis.com. Outro ponto que o site oferece é um crédito de US$ 850,00 por quarto para o uso em serviços durante a estadia. NÂO são créditos, são descontos na compra de serviços no hotel - o que achei super enganoso!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

shadi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. The bed in our first room was very uncomfortable but we changed to a different room and it was much better. Food was decent. We enjoyed the buffet and a few other restaurants. Do better with the tacos. I expected more quality being we are in Mexico. The service was great! Everyone greeted us with a smile. The night entertainment could have been better but it rained so maybe that’s the reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great choice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garfield A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at RIU palace and it was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. The service is exceptional they could use better juices to make cocktails but other than that I would recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyailya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is simly amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dayana

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay with my kids. They enjoyed being there and the food was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at an all-inclusive. Very clean, great service and amenities. Wonderful food! I WILL visit again! Pool bar staff a little slow at times but always had a smile.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLA STASHA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE! MY ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL AND I ENJOYED THE FOOD! I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Este hotel es increíble, fuimos con mi esposo y amigos la experiencia fue espectacular! Todas las personas que trabajan en el hotel son muy profesionales,las actividades y la comida excelente. Emanuel un gran organizador!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Khieu, Springfield

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Deanndrea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
My boyfriend and I decided to come to this resort based off reviews, there were many of things that we were very unsatisfied about, soon as we get into our room, we noticed the air conditioning does not work not to mention the sink faucet was falling off completely. The toilet was nonstop running throughout the day and night. As far as the food, we were extremely upset it was very mediocre and it does not reflect the pictures. The swim up bar closed at 6 o’clock at night. There was no more food after 10 pm, the pictures reflected a nightclub in which there was no nightclub at the resort. This resort mainly pertained senior citizens. The entertainment was not as entertaining as it was portrayed however, staff was very attentive and had great customer service. After speaking with other guest, they mentioned the resort had very much gone downhill over the last four years. They also expressed they will not be coming back there….all in all for the amount that we paid. We would rate this resort a 4/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeva

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024