Riu Playacar
Riviera Maya - Playacar

• In the golf resort community of Playacar, on the beach, near Playa del Carmen.
• Within walking distance to downtown Playa del Carmen

Distance from airport: 34 miles from Cancun International Airport
Distance from beach: On the beach
Distance from downtown: 2 miles
Local transportation: Taxi/ bus
Parking: Free of charge

Hotel rating: 4
Number of rooms: 390

Room category descriptions:

• RH - Standard
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with shower, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace.
  Occupancy: 3 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds - subject to availability at time of check-in.
  
• SQ - Suite
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, bidet, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace.
  Occupancy: 4 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds - subject to availability at time of check-in.
  Children 1 year of age and under stay free
  Children 2-12 years of age pay child rate
  

Adjoining rooms: Yes, subject to availability
Air conditioning/ceiling fan: Yes/ yes
Babysitting Service: Yes, for an additional charge and is subject to change
Balcony/Terrace: Yes
Bath Facilities: Shower, and hairdryer
Cribs/cost: Yes/free of charge
Rollaways/cost: Yes/free of charge
Breakfast included: Yes
Check in/check out: 3pm/ 12noon
Concierge: No
Kitchen facilities: Minibar only - restocked regularly
Nonsmoking rooms: Yes, all rooms are non-smoking rooms
Number of floors/elevators: 3 floors/ 1 per building
Phones: Yes - direct dial
Safe deposit box: Yes/ included
Smoke alarm/sprinklers: Yes/no
TV/Satellite/radio: Yes/ yes/ yes - with alarm clock
Guest services: Complimentary 90 minuets per day wireless connection in the lobby. Wireless throughout the entire hotel for an additional charge (beach areas not included.)

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: On request
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: No
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes
Bars in shower/chair: No
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - Audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed captioned TV: No
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Grill & Steakhouse - A la Carte, specific dinner seating times must be reserved that morning (like a cruise ship). Dress code required (Men are required to wear long trousers)
• El Porche Cafe - Outdoor buffet style for breakfast, lunch & dinner (theme dinners twice a week), on the spot cooking stations.
• Mexican cuisine - A la Carte; buffet starters and deserts
• Asian cuisine - Buffet style
• Room service: No

Cocktail lounges/bars:

• Lobby bar
• Lobby lounge
• Pool deck bar

Entertainment: Theme evenings and nightly entertainment

Pool: 1 adult/ 1 child
Whirlpool/sauna: Yes
Watersports: Nonmotorized, other with fee
Health club: Yes, at RIU Yucatan
Golf: Nearby, for an additional charge
Tennis/lighted: 3/no
Children's program: Yes/ included (ages 4-12)
Shops: Yes
Other: Live music (3 times a week), hairdresser, masseuse (additional charge), Internet-room, medical services, jewelry store, and photo studio.

• All meals and snacks (available 24hrs)
• Breakfast - Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
• Continental breakfast/snack - From 10:30am-12:00 Noon
• Lunch - Cold and warm starters, varied meats, fish and snacks
• Dinner - Buffets and on the spot cooking stations, Mediterranean cuisine (advanced booking required with dress code), Grill Steakhouse (advanced booking required with dress code)
• Special evenings: Theme buffets (twice a week)
• Snacks until 2:00am
• Beverages - Unlimited domestic and imported beverages until 2:00am.
• Use of the beach, pool and bar at the Riu Yucatan & Riu Tequila in the daytime. Guests may also enjoy lunch at these properties. Transportation is not included and restrictions apply. Consult the hotel for additional information upon arrival.
• Minibar and liquor dispenser re-stocking
• Complimentary use of in-room safe deposit box

• No spring break students allowed
• Minimum check-in age is 18 years of age, except during the months of March and April, when a minimum of 1 person, 21 years of age, is required to check in.  In the event there is not a 21 year old to check in, you will be unable to stay at the resort.

• Year built: 2000

• Guests have access to a picturesque Mexican street within the Riu Yucatan offering a gym, hair salon, medical center, and shops.
• Exchange privileges with Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila
• Complimentary 90 minuets of internet access per day in the lobby. Internet access throughout the entire hotel (excluding beach areas) for an additional charge.

• Great for families looking for an all-inclusive resort in Playacar, close to the action but with resort facilities for relaxing

• Dining room requires pre-set seating times like a cruise ship
• No rooms with ocean view

Children ages: Children 1 years of age and under stay free, Children 2-12 years of age pay child rate with adult using existing bedding
Children's Activity Program: "RiuLand" for children 4-12. Children are divided divided into two groups: ages 4-7 and 8-12, and each group features it's own entertainment team and programs. Kids will enjoy exciting theme days such as "Games Day", "Riu Holiday", "Pirate Day", Aqualand" and "Olympic Games". Entertainment evening shows also await young guests and feature children's shows with great costumes, quiz games and the election of Mr. and Miss RiuLand.
Babysitting service: Yes
Children's amenities: Childs pool

This hotel is not currently part of the Delta Vacations luxury program. For luxury hotel packages, please visit Delta Vacations – Luxury.

Available only through the Romance program

Honeymoon couples receive the following:

• Surprise welcome gift
• King bed (subject to availabilty at time of check-in and certain room categories)
• Late check-out (subject to availabilty at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)

Restrictions apply including:

• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check-in. Wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program.


Wedding Packages available for purchase:

• Riu Royal Wedding Package
• Riu Caprice Wedding Package

  For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the ‘Activities+More’ tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination.