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Avenida Xamen-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 6, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Ranked #61 of 195 hotels in Playa del Carmen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
fratboy76 Chicago, Illinois
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We recently got married at this resort. Our families all arived and were well taken care of. The resort offered everything we needed for the wedding and all who attended. We were well fed and entertained by the exceptionally well trained staff. The restaurants and bars were available most of the day and night, when they were not the roomservice... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

What a lovely hotel with a great atmosphere. From the minute we checked in we knew we were going to enjoy our stay. If you can't enjoy your stay here then you ain't got a heart beat. The staff and entertainment team are 1st class. Because it is one of the smaller complexes makes it much more freindlier and you... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This was my first vacation out of Canada! So I decided to do it for my 50th Birthday. I took my two Kids and my daughters boy friend, they loved it so much ,, that we can't wait to go back!!. The serves was absolutely excellent , and the food was amazing !.

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North Shields
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We spent 2 great weeks here and couldn't find fault with anything. First class staff who were always smiling and helpful. the bar staff were excellent and you never had any empty glass! The food was very good, no one need go hungry plenty of choice even for the fussiest of eaters. We stayed in green block on top floor... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

we travelled to this hotel from the 18th may till 2nd of june.booking at reception was quick with very welcoming staff.we was in the green block,on the second floor.we went straight to our room and the bell boy bought our cases up.our first impression was wow!the room was spot less,with a lovely towel animal on the bed.we found the beds... More

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Dallas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We visited Riu Playacar from Tuesday-Saturday in May. The resort and the beach front were beautiful! We stayed on the 3rd floor of our building, so by the end of the week, I was really sick of walking up and down the stairs, but that was really my only complaint. Also, none of the rooms are beach front, so just... More

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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We stayed at the RIU Playacar the week of May 18-25. We absolutely loved how small this resort is and how close 5th Ave is, 70 peso cab ride, but keep in mind, it will cost approx. 100 pesos back, as you will further away from the drop off point (20 blocks), unless you walk back to the drop off... More

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Effingham, Illinois, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We went down on Friday and travelled with Apple Vacations. When we got to the hotel, all the staff was very friendly and helpful. Each day they cleaned the room, they left us cute towel animals. They had fun shows every night. We were there for five nights and we didn't get one full day without rain. We did have... More

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Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

Great location, staff work very hard and are friendly. Food is good, the resort is clean, and the beach is very nice. Entertainment night and day, lots of activity going on, but it wasn't overly noisy - things wrapped up early at night, by 11pm. The resort is very small and easy to get around, if mobility is a concern... More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed at this resort for ten days and it was perfect! The staff were super friendly, the food was amazing, although it did start to get repetitive after staying for ten days. The rooms were clean and large, a tad humid and hot at times but that's to be expected. This was my first trip to... More

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Also Known As:
Riu Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Riu Playacar Playa Del Carmen
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Rui Playacar
Address: Avenida Xamen-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 6, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#28 Top resorts Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#39 On the Beach Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#49 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#79 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price range (per night): $184 - $421
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
* Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km / 1.9 miles from Playa del Carmen * In the Playacar resort area, along with the Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Yucatan and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels * Main building and 2-storey bungalow complex * Located on the beach * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * Surrounded by 16,000 m2/19,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * Mexican Street, next to Riu Yucatan * 100 m/325 ft. from various shops * 55 km/34 miles from Cancun Int'l. Airport ... more   less 
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