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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Buffet
Lobby
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $261
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Explore the area

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Avenida Xaman Ha Manzana Lote, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Playacar Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playacar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (U)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room Superior

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (M)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (L)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (E)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (No balcony - M) | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (No balcony - M)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite Mexico

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (B2C)

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (L)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (L)

  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (C)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 314 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (M)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (U)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)
  • 314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

3.5-star property in Playacar
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.
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 features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a health club. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, spa services, and a complimentary children's club. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 58.66 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
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
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 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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
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Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, decent food and beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and the staff was wonderful. Will always love a Rui
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great as it has been over the years
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tsvetomila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. It had a feel of being outdated and needed to be refreshed. The chemical smell from the cleaning products was overwhelming. Staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the resort was very clean and well kept
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ossama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service overall was very good. The property itself and the food were just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fresh smelling
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with Riu Playacar. The room was immaculate and tended to every day by conscientious staff. Food was plentiful and delicious and appreciated the varied menus. Always something to do for everyone. Common areas were fastidiously looked after. We are definitely planning on coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, large and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Edin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and the staff was nice, people at the bar was not that nice first day but they also improved later.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Renovated. Staff were very friendly. Buffet restaurant excellent variety. Steak house was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was always spotless, very pleasant an welcoming
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krystal, Twin Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a party of 10 and first time at Riu Playacar. We were given the rooms we chose on Expedia when we made our reservations, building 7 with ocean views. And the view was gorgeous! Our rooms were very clean as well as the whole resort. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was good for a resort.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, staff was always pleasant, any requests that we made were fullfilled quickly. There was something going on everyday. The food was descent for resort food. We loved the steak house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bud, Twin Falls

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great experience. Staff is amazing, resort clean and activities available are fun. Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Honey, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff, very nice Property overall, food can be better but we are not picky eaters, we can eat anything, drinks are all great, My kids love the beach and pool, Great music, i had a Great Birthday week.Lots of activities and events❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Marie

Staff was amazing. Very clean. Organized. Great a sctivities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay and excellent food all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melania

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026