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Riu Yucatan Playacar

3.5 of 5
Paseo Xaman-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 1, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Riu Yucatan Playacar
Ranked #61 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.0 of 5 stars 1678 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(51)
  • Steak house(44)
  • Pool area(43)
  • Great time(36)
  • Bar staff(30)
  • Entertainments team(25)
  • Main buffet(23)
  • Asian restaurant(21)
  • White sand(17)
  • Beautiful beach(14)
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Yes another stay at this resort and it never sells itself short. The staff and employees make all the difference. Yes it is resort food but for the sheer volume of people they help every day is fantastic More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We stayed at the RIU during the month of may. The weather was very beautiful with only one short rain. We used the private airport transfer service called playa info and it was fantastic! $62 total for 2, and just us in it. He even asked if we'd like to stop at 7-11 and get a beverage for the 45... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Just returned from the Riu and had an awsome vacation. The staff were pleasant and always helpful - great customer service. The beach is amazing!! Would highly recommend doing the Xplor Trip, lots of fun and guaranteed good time. NOW let's start with the guests......................everyone is always bashing the Americans about how rude they are and that they have a... More

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UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
6
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My wife and i have just returned from the Riu Yucatan. This is our second time here and we are so glad we returned. We had a great time at this hotel last year but we had a few issues with the quality of the all inclusive drinks at the bar. I am happy to say that there was no... More

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Newbury, Berkshire
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Amazing holiday. Enough said. If u need a more detailed review read a few of the positive ones below because they are all spot on. Booking Again for next year the riu yucatan got everything absolutely right. Also recommend flying Thomson premium class it is definitely worth the upgrade cost- plenty of leg room, good movie selection and the staff... More

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London, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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My husband and I stayed at the Riu Yucatan from MAY 10 2012 - MAY 17 2012. Here are the things we didn't like... The snack bar, Margarita, was not the best, we ate most of our meals at the a la cartes or at La Hacienda (main restaurant). The beds were hard and very old, we got mattress toppers,... More

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Walsall, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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All i can say to those that give poor reviews they must be very picky people..I have no bad review of this hotel the staff work really hard... food was plentiful and wide choice .. room was very clean entertainment staff work hard... had a very relaxing holiday fabulous two weeks with awesome weather... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
4
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Been back a week from a great holiday. Would recommend this hotel to anyone as long as you dont mind being one of the minorty groups. The majority during our stay were Canadians and South Americans but everyone seems to get on ok. Hotel lovely as most Riu's are. Quick and pleasant check in with a very welcome cold refreshing... More

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england
2 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
7
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Wow Wow Wow......had an absolutely amazing time in The Yucatan!!!! My Partner, daughter (14yrs, so hard to please) and myself went for a two week holiday....From arriving at Birmingham Airport on the cold wet Thursday morning, to leaving Mexico Airport and the beautiful sunshine, we really couldn't fault it. The Hotel...Great. Rooms....Fab. Food & Drink...Fab. Pool Area...Brill The Beach...well, what... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is the 2nd time I have been to Mexico, previously stayed at the the catalonia riveria maya which was simply supberb compared to the riu yucatan. The only good thing is the location - the beach is lush and not too far to walk to playa del carmen. Rooms:- We were given a room on the ground floor -... More

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Address: Paseo Xaman-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 1, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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