Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

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Close to Playacar Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a nightclub. Adventurous travelers may like the scuba diving, beach volleyball, and snorkeling at this property. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, and reflexology at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included

Room options

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Suite Junior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite Junior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (M)

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

Junior Suite (L)

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

Junior Suite (Superior, L)

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

Junior Suite (E)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (M)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite (Superior B2C-US)

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

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite (Superior | B2C-CA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (C)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior | C)

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

Junior Suite (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | C)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior - Elite Club,+18yrs, C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, +18yrs, C)

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

Suite (Elite Club, +18yrs, C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior - Elite Club, +18yrs, U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, +18yrs, U)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Elite Club, +18yrs, U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Elite Club, +18yrs, B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior - Elite Club, +18yrs, B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, +18yrs, B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior - Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (M)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (Superior | M)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior - Elite Club, +18yrs, E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, +18yrs, E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Elite Club, +18yrs, E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior, Elite Club, +18yrs | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite Clubm, +18 yrs | L)

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

Suite (Elite Club, +18yrs | L)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior | L)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club,+18yrs |M)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View (Elite Club,+18yrs |M)

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

Junior Suite (Elite Club,+18yrs |M)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(328 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Superior, U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Playacar, a neighborhood in Playa del Carmen, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive is next to a golf course and near the beach. Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal and Xplor Theme Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playacar Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Xcaret Eco Theme Park and Xaman Ha Aviary. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Playa del Carmen travel guide
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Map
Avenida Xaman-ha, Mza 9 and 10, L1, Playacar Riu Resort Complex, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with palm trees, beach chairs, and a lifeguard tower.
    Playacar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A public square with a central sculpture of a figure with outstretched wings, surrounded by other statues.
    Quinta Avenida
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playacar Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mayan Ruins of Playacar
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Xaman Ha Aviary
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Viva Wyndham Maya
    11 min walk
  • La Barra Artesanal
    6 min walk
  • Sicilia
    15 min walk
  • Carl’s jr Playa
    19 min walk
  • Sports Bar Allegro Playacar
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive

  • Upscale all-inclusive property remodeled in 2019 and located near Playacar Beach
  • Near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal, Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a nightclub. Active travelers can enjoy scuba diving, beach volleyball, and snorkeling at this property. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, and reflexology at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
    • Free self parking
    • Wedding services, a computer station, and secured bicycle storage
    • Beach towels, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
    • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 460 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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
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
Rollaway/extra 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
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.
Property Registration Number 008-007-003666/2025

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya - All Inclusive located?

This family-friendly Playa del Carmen property is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Mayan Ruins of Playacar and Playacar Beach. Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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