Incorporating personalized touches and distinctive service, this luxurious resort creates a lasting impression of paradise for each and every guest. Appealing to spa-lovers, families and luxury travelers alike, guests are treated to a wide array of superior comforts including sensational restaurants serving everything from Brazilian and Japanese to Italian fare; family-friendly amenities like a kid’s pool, playground and a supervised activity program; daily and nightly entertainment; relaxing spa services and superior guestrooms featuring 24-hour room service, a regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser, a private balcony or terrace.

Now they are offering connecting rooms in the Junior Suite Superior category, pool area with 3 pools, one with swim up bar, new children's pool with slides, Riuland kids club, Riu fit area, Capuchino, coffee, patisserie & ice cream parlor, new relaxation pools at Renova Spa.

Location

Playa del Carmen - Beach
Cancun, Mexico (CUN) : 34 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 2006
Last Renovation: 2019
Accessible rooms: 4
Floors: 3
Total rooms: 460

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Advisory The state of Quintana Roo will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $32.57 Mexican Pesos (approx. $1.89 USD), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together,  Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions. 

Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed
Early Departure Policy:
  • Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 8187 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Very pleasant family stay

    4.5 stars. Our mixed age family group had a very nice time. Multiple pools, restaurants, and bars to choose from. Lovely beach. Good food. Nice rooms (though chilly at times, which couldn't seem to be adjusted). My only real complaint was the entertainment noise level at the main pool. The hotel-run pool activities, especially in the afternoon, were conducted through speakers set to a deafening level, forcing some people to retreat to the beach just for some relative quiet. Other than that, the only thing to mention is that it's a long drive from the airport.

    Dec 09, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best resort for the money!

    We have made this resort our 2nd home ! This resort makes you feel like they will do anything to make your stay a great one. We have been down to Mexico 4 times this year and 3 with this resort. Most all of the people that work here are like family. The food is always good and the drinks are as well. Already booked our next stay. I also great to get to walk to town and I always take advantage of that. The beach is Hugh and very nice just like the resort. See you soon

    Dec 09, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful Palace

    Loved the Palace. It is beautiful and everything else also great, Food, service, beach etc., etc., all great. Would definitely return another time.

    Dec 09, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Riu

    This is our second trip to RIU hotels in Playacar. Angel and Emmanuel in your entertainment team are amazing!

    Dec 06, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fabulous! Our 6th Trip!

    My husband and I are preparing for our 7th trip to Riu Palace Riviera Maya for Christmas. We stayed for a week in June for my birthday and Esteban and Ceilo made my birthday dinner extra special. We can’t say enough nice things and just truly feel like we are home when we visit. The service is outstanding and the food is so delicious. It seems like it gets better and better each trip. So flavorful and healthy. The hotel and beach are beautiful. We are really looking forward to the special holiday decorations and food. The live music in the evenings has really been good and we enjoy singing along. It is our favorite place and we highly recommend. We are also really looking forward to seeing the people who make our stays so enjoyable. Upon arrival we see Adriana at the Lobby Bar for a big smile and amazing drink. We prefer dinner meals at Don Rafael seeing Esteban and Ceilo. We always look forward to seeing Carlos and Lorenzo at Chili’s for lunch with a gorgeous view of the beach. Drink service at the beach and pool is really good with Herbert and Herman. They and many others are a huge reason we enjoy our stay!

    Dec 01, 2024