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Riu Yucatan
Mexico, North America
Playa del Carmen
Charming colonial-style architecture meets one of the most beautiful beaches of the world – the Riu Yucatan close to the famous holiday resort of Playa del Carmen on the Mayan Riviera is a fantastic Caribbean oasis. It is surrounded by tropical gardens and a wonderful pool landscape and enjoys a white sandy beach, crystal-clear water and limitless excellent services.
Facilities
- RIU - Covid-19 Health Protocol
- Golf practice facility*
- Tennis
- Golf*
- Volleyball
- Cycling / mountain biking*
- Fitness
- Table tennis
- Windsurfing
- Diving*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good9,392 reviews
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Amazing Hotel!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
We have just returned from a wonderful week at the Riu Yucatan for our wedding anniversary, and what a fantastic holiday it was! I'll try & sum it up without boring you all!
Hotel: The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and exceptionally well maintained. The lush tropical gardens are stunning and full of wildlife, which really adds to the experience. During our stay we regularly saw coatis, raccoons, those little capybara-looking animals (can't remember what they're called), lizards, and a variety of birds. The hotel is perfectly located within Playa del Carmen's gated resort area and located right on the beach.
Rooms: The rooms are perhaps a little dated in places, but they are spotlessly clean and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The air con worked perfectly (thank god!), the minibar was kept well stocked, and the housekeeping team did an amazing job throughout our stay.
Staff: Without a doubt, the friendliest hotel staff we've encountered in Mexico! Everyone works incredibly hard and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. We'd love to thank every member of staff personally, but special mentions must go to Maria in the main restaurant, Moshan at the pool bar, and my personal fave, Santos at the swim-up bar..... "Hasta la vista, baby!"
Food: The food was wonderful. There is such a huge variety on offer that even the fussiest eater would easily find something to eat! The buffet food was consistently fresh, hot, and regularly replenished, and the service was excellent. Of the à la carte restaurants, I loved the Italian the most, but all were nice.
Overall: This has genuinely been one of the best beach holidays we've ever had. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Riu Yucatan and will definitely be returning in the future.
Review by BerniSheffield1980 Sheffield, United Kingdom
Love this place
Just returned from 8 nights away with my family - adult children and partners. This is mine and my husbands second stay at this resort and loved it. Great pools, by a lovely beach, fantastic food with lots of choice, drinks a plenty, again with lots of choice. The staff were lovely, and very friendly. And we absolutely loved the white party. My family had a great holiday - would highly recommend.
BOOK this Trip if you like to have fun.
This place beyond exceeded our expectations. Starting with the staff each and everyone including the cleaning crew was always smiling friendly and constantly asking if we needed anything. The entertainment crew was so much fun and made you feel like family. There was so many things to do for my teenagers they enjoyed the trip I know the entertainment is played a huge part in this. The food we have been on a few all inclusive trips, tbh i was not looking forward to the food selection, but we did not have a bad meal ever. There were so many fresh made options and differently selection daily. The outdoor food was fresh, hot and easy to make different meals from the options. We made sure to try every resturant and each one was fine, my kids truly enjoyed the asian one and the buffet the best. I truly went into this trip with meh feelings and left beyond happy, I would not hesitate to stay longer and or return to this place.
Amazing hotel and location
We have just got back from a 10 day stay at this hotel and had an amazing time . The location great and being able to share the other RIU hotels . A highlight was the England game and considering Mexico lost , the staff were amazing .
Great buffers and food in al restaurants. The hotel is clean and the staff all work hard .
I think I can’t not think of a single person who wasn’t friendly , kind and welcoming in my whole trip which is very unusual.
We went to most shows and they were all great , especially the neon party .
This hotel is closing next year for refurbishment and it does need it but it didn’t stop us having an amazing time .
A couple of tips or things worth considering The rooms are quirky , light only work in a certain combination, people in opposite rooms can see you taking a shower if your curtains are not shut. Only 3 plugs in the room
Premium drinks are served in all bars but you won’t get served them unless you ask for them by name
Review by IanTWolverhampton Birmingham, United Kingdom
excellent in every sense
Just spent out first time in Mexico and stayed at Riu Yucatan, WHAT an awesome hotel, the staff were all amazing and friendly super helpful. The food and variety of it was off the charts it was amazing, the room was super clean every day! the facilities at the hotel, the pools the beach were brilliant. could not recommend highly enough we had the best holiday ever and that wqs thanks to every member of staff at the hotel we will definitely be going back
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