Riu Playacar - Riviera Maya

Apple Vacations Rating:

All Inclusive

HONEYMOONERS: FRUIT BASKET, BOTTLE OF DOMESTIC WINE AND FLOWER ARRANGEMENT IN ROOM ON ARRIVAL. (DATES & RESTRICTIONS APPLY).

A newcomer to the Riviera Maya, the Riu Playacar is playful and fun!

This exquisite All-Inclusive resort is decorated with the tropical treasures of the Caribbean -bamboo, rattan, hand painted murals of birds, and banana trees.

A smaller, more intimate style of resort, Riu Playacar offers pastel colored villa-style blocks of rooms immersed in tropical gardens. Sago palms, thatched-top restaurants, flowers, and a large beachfront pool create an atmosphere of Hawaiian flavor mixed with Caribbean spice.

Ideal for the free-spirited traveler who values beach, casual but appealing surroundings, and relaxation.

396 air-conditioned rooms.

Room Typestop

RUN OF HOUSE
Bedding - 2 double beds

Occupancy limits - 3 Adults, 2 children, 4 total

All rooms include: Balcony/Terrace, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, and in-room safe.

Nonsmoking Rooms
The hotel has no non-smoking rooms.

Handicapped Rooms
The hotel has four handicapped rooms.

Additional Bedding
Rollaway beds are not available.
Cribs - Yes, free of charge.

OTHER INFO
* 386 guestrooms
* Bathroom with shower
* Hairdryer
* 110 V
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning
* Ceiling fan
* Mini-bar
* Liquor dispenser
* Satellite-TV
* In-room safe
* Balcony or terrace
* Guestrooms with connecting door available

Detailstop

Riu Playacar is a comfortable beachfront All-Inclusive resort with a main building surrounded by 2-3 story bungalows and 15,000 square meters of tropical garden area. Each air-conditioned room features a ceiling fan, mini-bar, private balcony or terrace.

The Mexican Street offers a vast array of shops, services and boutiques. Guests can also enjoy food and beverage service until 2am, free entrance and drinks at two discos, and the use of all bars within the Riu complex (except those at Riu Palace).

Beach: Riu Playacar is situated on a white sandy beachfront dotted with lounge chairs, perfect for relaxing beneath the warm Caribbean sun. Enjoy complimentary towel service, and explore the crystalline waters with one of the many on-site watersports.

Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 396
Year Opened: 2000

Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, American Express

Locationtop

Set within the exclusive Playacar development near the 18-hole Playacar Golf Club, Riu Playacar is situated beachfront only 3km from the small town of Playa del Carmen. A commercial center with a variety of shops is only 50m away.

Address: CALLE CHACA, 33 SUPER MAZANA,
PLAYA DEL CARMEN
QR
MEXICO

Facilitiestop

Barber / Beauty Salon
Boutique Shops
Car Rental
Currency Exchange
Disco / Nightclub
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service
Physician on Call

Shopping Mall Nearby (100 m)

Pools
Number of Pools: 2
Outdoor Pools: 2
The lovely outdoor fresh water pool area features a comfortable poolside sun terrace with lounge chairs, sun-umbrellas and towel service, as well as a separate area for kids. Take advantage of the free scuba lesson or enjoy a cool drink at the pool bar.

Golf: NEARBY
Playacar Golf Club
Playacars championship-level golf course was carved right out of the jungle by the Robert Von Hagge Associates. This 7,202 yard course is rated 73.1 and has plenty of tee boxes for every level of play. It is situated next to Playa del Carmen.
Holes: 18
Green Fees: $100.00 (approx.)
Club Rental Fees: $30.00 (approx.)
Caddy: Mandatory

Tennis
Number of Courts: 2
Outdoor Courts: 2
Lighted Courts: 2
Court Fee: Complimentary.

Water Sports on Site
Sunfish Sailing: Complimentary
Scuba: Additional Charge
Snorkeling: Complimentary
Paddle Boats: Complimentary
JetSki / Waverunner: Additional Charge
Waterskiing: Additional Charge
Wind Surf: Complimentary

Other Sports Available
Horseback Riding: Additional Charge
Jogging Trail: Complimentary

Health Club / Spa
Aerobics: Complimentary
Jacuzzi: Complimentary
Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary

Diningtop

Riu Playacar features 1 meal plan options:
All Inclusive: All Meals, Drinks & Tips at El Porche and Turquesa Restaurants.

There are 2 Restaurants at Riu Playacar:

Turquesa Restaurant - A poolside grill and restaurant, the Turquesa offers cold and hot starters, meats, fish and snacks throughout the day, with special a la carte dinners during the evening (advance reservations for dinner are required). Men are required to wear long pants.

El Porche - The main dining room, offering delicious buffet meals and on-the-spot cooking. Sample one of the special theme buffets offered twice a week, or enjoy exclusive terrace seating overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. There is a non-smoking area.

Activities & Entertainmenttop

Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Aerobics, Gym, Two Floodlit Hard Surface Tennis Courts, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaks, Boogie Boards and Snorkel Equipment

Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Nightly Entertainment, free entrance and drinks at the lively discos Pi???? (Hotel Tequila) and the Espuela (Riu Yucatan).

Restrictionstop

NO SPRING BREAKERS.
Men are required to wear long pants for dinner dining at the main buffet and A La carte restaurants

Children's Programstop

There is an entertainment program for children between the ages of 4 to 12 years old several times a week.

Applicable Ages: 4 to 12 years old.

Children's Facilities
Playground
Children's Pool