Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)
    ‪255 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 (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds

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 Single Sofa Bed

Suite (C)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Suite Junior With Internal View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Playacar Golf Club
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 6 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive offers 460 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot 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 hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Playacar Beach. 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
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 6 restaurants, a coffee shop, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body scrubs, massages or body treatments at Renova Spa
  • Services include a free children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and volleyball
  • Guests like the room service and bar
  • Steps from Playacar Golf Club and 8 minutes on foot from Playacar Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - 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 Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a nightclub, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive was completed in December 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Playa del Carmen property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Don Rafael – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Il Portico – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Agave – This theme restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Yashima – This theme restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Krystal – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
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-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Water fitness

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-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, 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 covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

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 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 Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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
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 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 golf tee times, 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1729 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2325 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachelle Dee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was clean, rooms were clean, nice adult area pool and swim up bar. There were activities by the other pool each day and entertainment at night. Several options for dining and buffet. Didn’t care as much for the dining places so ended up doing buffet more. The steakhouse dinner was really good but others we tried didn’t like as much. All and all in was a nice resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani, Cloquet

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magic Hotel to stay many days relaxing and enjoying the restaurants and all activities inside
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very palatial. Great place. The beach was somewhat damaged from the last hurricane but is still beautiful and functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, seattle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with very nice rooms and attentive staff. Super clean with lots of things to do each day. Walkable to a small market about 5 minutes away and downtown Playa del Carmen about 25 minute walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simranjit Kaur

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our vacation with 1 year old. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy, Omak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort with great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, Grass Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riu's strongest asset is their hospitality.....from receptions down to the service staff. We had two issues in our room that needed service and within 20min of notifying reception, we had service. While at the pool, I accidentally hit the Emergency alert on my watch which alerted my contacts. They notified the reception desk and the staff there promptly began a search for me. I would like to thank the staff for their prompt response to this. We appreciated Frank's prompt & friendly service at Chili's lunch every day. He is a hard worker!! We also give special kudos to Luis at the pool who went over & above to make sure we had a chair for my handicapped sister during our stay. I was disappointed in the Menu for Don Rafael, specifically Thursdays. In our past visits it was "Lobster night" Although Lobster was listed on the menu.....there was no Lobster!! When we asked, we were directed to a "sea food mix" that had lobster.....not what we expected. The menu should reflect what is actually being served. All in all, I enjoyed my stay at Palace Riviera Maya
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and dining options were great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd year in a row,,, It’s the staff that brings us back!! So friendly!! Amazing how they instantly knew us when we returned this year..Roderberto,Enrique Martine,, best guys on the beach!! Will return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

This all inclusive resort is excellent in every way! The staff are so helpful and friendly. There are many food options throughout the resort. The activity team works hard to offer many onsite experiences if you want. The rooms and the resort are so clean! We highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Kalamazoo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great service for drinks on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the abundance of dining options but the quality of the food itself was quite bad, wasn’t expecting Michelin Star food but was certainly hoping for more than cafeteria quality for the price paid. Me and my fiancé didn’t enjoy anything we ate as positive as we tried to be. Everything would first appear delicious and would be well presented but everything fell far short of expectations. The alcohol was also abundant but cheap and watered down, had to take four times the usual amount. Will definitely not be returning to a Riu Hotel and will save more for a “better” hotel even if more expensive, in hopes of a better dining/overall experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernando

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerame

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view and cleanliness of the rooms and surrounding resort, always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here, doesn’t disappoint
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KennetH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel!Super clean ,friendly staff.The food was very good as well
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025