Hotel Riu Palace Mexico – A 24-hour All-Inclusive Paradise in Playacar
🌴 Beachfront bliss | 🍹 24-hour All-Inclusive | 🏊 4 outdoor pools | 🍽️ 6 themed restaurants | 🧒 RiuLand kids’ club
Overview
Experience the height of Mexican hospitality at this elegant 5-star resort, styled like a traditional grand hacienda. Set within the exclusive, leafy Playacar estate, you’ll be surrounded by lush tropical gardens and just a short stroll from the vibrant shops and bars of Playa del Carmen. Whether you are sipping a cocktail by the pool or exploring the nearby ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, this hotel offers a sophisticated base for your Caribbean adventure.
Rooms
- Air conditioning to keep you cool
- A balcony or terrace for your morning coffee
- Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser
- Coffee maker for an early caffeine hit
- Satellite TV and free Wi-Fi
- Electronic in-room safe
- Hydromassage bathtub in select suites
Dining
Your taste buds are in for a treat with six distinct dining options. You can start your day with a lavish buffet featuring live cooking stations at Don Julian, or enjoy a romantic evening at Krystal, which serves creative fusion cuisine. For a taste of the world, choose from Japanese, Mexican, or Italian specialities, or head to the steakhouse for a hearty grilled meal. You can also enjoy a light lunch or a snack just steps from the refreshing sea breeze at the poolside restaurant.
All-Inclusive:
- All Inclusive breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in the main buffet
- Dinner options at all themed à la carte restaurants
- 24-hour snacks and unlimited local and imported beverages
- Regularly restocked minibar and beverage dispenser in your room
- Access to all bars within the hotel complex
Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.
Pools and Spa
You’ll have plenty of space to soak up the sun with four freshwater pools to choose from, including one with a convenient swim-up bar where you can order a chilled drink without leaving the water. If you are looking for pure relaxation, the Renova Spa offers a range of beauty treatments and massages, though please note that use of the spa centre and its treatments is subject to additional charges. You can also unwind in the whirlpool bath or the sauna at no extra cost.
Beach
The hotel is situated directly on the white sands of Playacar beach. You can enjoy the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea from the comfort of the hotel's dedicated beach area. Sun loungers are provided free of charge for all guests, making it easy to spend your entire day by the shore.
Sport and Entertainment
Stay active with a workout in the gym or join in with the RiuFit group fitness activities. If you fancy trying something new, you can take an introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool. When the sun goes down, the atmosphere comes alive with live music and professional shows. As a guest here, you also have access to the daytime entertainment and the Pacha nightclub located at the nearby Riu Tequila.
Family Amenities
Families are well catered for with the RiuLand kids’ club, which provides daily entertainment programmes for children aged 4 to 12. There is also a dedicated children’s swimming pool where the little ones can splash around safely, and a playground for burning off extra energy between ice creams.
Attractive Location
- Directly on Playacar Beach
- Approx. 3km from the centre of Playa del Carmen
- Within walking distance of the Playacar Golf Club
- Approx. 55-minute drive from Cancun International Airport
- A 15-minute walk from local shops and boutiques