Playa Del Carmen - 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.
Location
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 Kawachi - Japanese restaurant. Reservations required.
CALLE CHACA, 33 SUPER MAZANA, • PLAYA DEL CARMEN • MX
Facilities
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 • Cancun Hilton Golf Course- Mayan Palace Golf Course- Mayakoba Golf Course- • 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 • Caddy: Mandatory
Tennis: • Number of Courts: 2 • Outdoor Courts: 2 • Lighted Courts: 2 • Court Fee: Complimentary.
Health Club / Spa: • Aerobics: Complimentary • Jacuzzi: Complimentary • Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary
Details
Riu Playacar is a comfortable beachfront All-Inclusive resort with a main building surrounded by 2-3story bungalows and 15,000 square meters of tropical garden area. Each air-conditioned room featuresa 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 nd beverage service until 2am, free entrance and drinks at two discos, and the use of all bars DINING the Riu complex (except those at Riu Palace).
Beach: Riu Playacar is situated on a white sandy beachfront dotted with lounge chairs, perfect for relaxingbeneath the warm Caribbean sun. Enjoy complimentary towel service, and explore the crystalline wNightly Activities & Entertainment: atersports.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 noon Total Rooms: 396 Year Opened: 0
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • Diners Club • American Express • nt program for child
Specials
HONEYMOONERS: SPARKLING WINE, SURPRISE GIFT AND SMALL BOTTLE OF TEQUILA, MEZCAL OR A BOTTLE OF WINE.
Restrictions
Men are required to wear longs pants at the a-la-carte restaurants. Dinner dining is not included in the exchange privileges. No spring breakers; during Mar-Apr each room must have one guest at least 21 years old to check in (May-Feb 18).
Room Types
JUNIOR SUITE King or 2 double beds, Balcony or terrace, Living area, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Mini bar, In room liquor dispenser, In room safe, Hairdryer 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
STANDARD ROOM King or 2 double beds, Balcony or terrace, Ceiling fan, Satellite TV, Mini bar, In room liquor dispenser, In room safe, Hairdryer 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
Other Information: • Cribs available on request basis at no charge.
Dining
Riu Playacar features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips El Porche, Turquesa Restaurant
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 & Entertainment
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 PiƱata (Hotel Tequila) and the Espuela (Riu Yucatan).
Children's Programs
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
Customer Reviews & Testimonials
First time and we loved it and will go back again! The beach was the best - aswesome, so blue and clear!!! - Odette
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Overall: Loved it
This is our 3rd trip to the Riu Playacar and we still love it. We are planning a trip for the entire family for next year. People are very hardworking and the service level is at its best. - Tim
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Beach: Clean
Food/Drink: Very good
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Accommodations: Clean
Service: Best level of service
Overall: Wonderful time
Best vacation we've ever had! We loved this place! We're glad we called and spoke to a real person as opposed to booking online. - Karen
Pool: Water was a little cold!
Beach: Perfect!
Food/Drink: Great choices of food, drinks were flowing
Entertainment: Entertainment crew was hilarious!
Accommodations: Nothing fancy but rooms were fine.
Service: Everyone went out of their way to accommodate us
Overall: Loved it!
Wonderful - this is the 2nd time we've been there & will probably go again - E a
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Beach: It was great
Food/Drink: Very good
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Accommodations: Very comfortable and clean
Service: Great
Overall: Wonderful - this is the 2nd time we've been there & will probably go again
The Staff couldn't have been more friendly or professional. The beach was beautiful and we would go back in a hearbeat! - David & julie
Pool: Nice pool with plenty of lounge chairs
Beach: Beautiful
Food/Drink: Buffet was pretty good
Entertainment: Saw one show and it was entertaining.
Accommodations: Room had plenty of space and ample storage.
Service: The Staff couldn't have been more friendly or professional
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We enjoyed everything about our vacations . Everything went as planned. - Douglas l
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Overall: We enjoyed everything about our vacations . Everything went as planed .
We had the best time. It was very relaxing; the entertainment and service were excellent. This resort has a very secluded, peaceful, and safe beach area. - Robin
Pool: Love the pool
Beach: Beach is beautiful and peaceful
Food/Drink: Great food and drinks
Entertainment: Michael Jackson tribute was an excellent show
Accommodations: Air condition could be better. Everything seems damp because of the lack better air conditioning system
Service: Service was excellent. Other than cooler air conditioning, they jumped whenever you needed something.
Overall: Everything was excellent except the air conditioning was not very cold in the rooms