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Riu Playacar

3.5 of 5
Avenida Xamen-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 6, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Riu Playacar
Ranked #58 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.0 of 5 stars 1570 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(39)
  • Great time(32)
  • Entertainment staff(24)
  • Beds are hard(18)
  • Steak house(18)
  • Pool area(16)
  • Beautiful beach(15)
  • Cab ride(15)
  • Lounge chair(14)
  • Mattress pad(14)
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Vancouver
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Just returned from a week long all inclusive package at the Riu Playacar (Playa Del Carmen). I couldn't give this hotel a better rating than "average" because Riu Resorts lists all hotels as 5 star on their website. I visited the Riu Palace, Yucatan, Tequila can say that the Palace was hands down superior to the other resorts. And yes,... More

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toronto
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Just got back from Riu Playacar.Went with my husband and 2 teenage sons. We had a really great time. Hotel is small but we liked this for a change. Beds were hard, but so what. It was spotless, the food in the buffet and the a la cart restuarants was excellent. Service was top notch.The beach was beautiful and the... More

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Albert Lea, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

I read review after review about the RIU Playacar and was really excited for our vacation. There were a few negative ones, but I usually take the negative ones with a grain of salt, because some people are just very hard to please. I don't consider myself hard to please and am not a snob by any means. My husband... More

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Bonduel, Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

We just returned from 9 days at the RIU Playacar. Absolutely wonderful in every aspect. Food and drinks were beyond compare. This was my 18th trip to the wonderful country of Mexico. I hae stayed at many different hotels as well as many of the RIU properties. I can honestly say the Playacar is by far my favorite! Food and... More

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Chicago
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

The resort was, as always, immaculate. They keep the lobby, resturants and rooms so clean. The staff are so friendly and nice. Haven't met a single one that wasn't super nice. The only negative I can give on the cleanliness is the pool area (water and restrooms nearby) need to be cleaned mid day. So many people in the pool... More

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cullompton,devon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
5
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We spent 10 days at the Rui Playacar and returned on May 2nd and we had a fantastic time.This was our first trip to Mexico and it wont be our last!!The hotel is clean and comfortable and the staff were faultless and really friendly.It was great to beable to use the other rui hotels,we went to the rui tequila on... More

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This was my first trip to Mexico and I am so happy we did our research and chose this resort!! We got use of all other Riu hotels on the resort (except for the Palace) and Riu Playacar is the best! Nice and smaller, very cozy and not too crazy..if you want to party hard - go to Riu Tequila.... More

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pa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

my daughter,25 and myself, took a vacation to this resort recently and had a great time. this was my daughters first time out of the country and she really enjoyed herself, so much that we are thinking of making it an annual girl thing! the bartenders daniel, jorge, nancy were some of the best and always had a smile. the... More

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Blandon, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I went here with my husband and we are both in our early 50's. Check in was very quick, our room was very comfortable. People complain that it is outdated but I like to call it chi chi esque. Entire resort was spotlessly clean, always plenty of hot water, air conditioning worked great. People complain that the AC doesn't work... More

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Croy, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
8
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When we arrived from the 11 hour flight was a bit tired and the check in was very fast and efficient and informative. The rooms are large and we had a ground floor room in block 5 which was perfect. I had my birthday while away and they left loads of balloons and a present in the room for me... More

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Address: Avenida Xamen-Ha | Manzana 3, Lote 6, Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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