Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    - Cancun
    - Mezcal
    - Tequila
    - Ibiza
    - Cozumel 
  • Various Restaurants
    - La Hacienda 
    - Shanghai - Asian restaurant (buffet) 
    - La Margarita - Steakhouse (a la carte)
    - Sicilia - Italian restaurant (buffet)
    - Snacks 24 hours a day

    Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T-Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T-Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen).
Room Type
  • 2 Bedroom Standard

    Bedding - 1 King bed or 2 double beds (each room).

    "2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door"

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits- 6 adults, 4 children, 8 total

    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Cable television
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron
    • Ironing board
    • Minibar
    • Safe
    • Shower only
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Junior Suite

    Bedding - 1 King bed or 2 double beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits- 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total

    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Cable television
    • Ceiling fan
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron
    • Ironing board
    • Minibar
    • Safe
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Suite

    Bedding - 1 King bed or 2 double beds.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits: 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child or 4 Adults

    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Direct dial phone number
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Minibar
    • Shower
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Standard
    Bedding - 2 double beds or 1 king size bed

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits:  2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • In-Room Safe
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Satellite television
    • Shower
    • Wireless internet connection
  • 2 Bedroom Double Room
    2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

    Bedding- Each room: or 2 double beds or 1 king size bed.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits: 6 Adults + 2 Children.
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • In-Room Safe
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Satellite television
    • Shower
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Accessible Double Room
    Bedding- 2 double beds.

    Occupancy limits: 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child.
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • In-Room Safe
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Satellite television
    • Shower
    • Wireless internet connection
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting,Offsite*
  • Baggage hold
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand*
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Babysitting, Offsite*
  • Baggage hold
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Gift/News stand*
  • Golf, Offsite*
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service*
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Spa*
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Wakeup service
  • Water sports*

* Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Different activities for children such as drawing, watching movies, making theater plays, games, etc.
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Hot tub
    There is 1 outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports *
    Jet skis
    Parasailing
    Waterskiing
    Diving
    Deep sea fishing
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Windsurfing
    Snorkeling equipment
    Kayaks
  • Pool
    There are 5 pools on-site. This property has swim-up bars.
  • Sauna
  • Spa *
  • Tennis court
    There are 3 lit tennis courts on-site.
Off-Site Recreation
  • General *
    Access to pickleball court at Riu Palace Mexico
  • Golf *
    Golf course located within a mile of the hotel.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Access to weekly theme parties for everyone

* Fees may apply

Where families, spa-lovers and active travelers come to play, this inviting oceanfront resort provides a home away from home in Mexico’s picturesque Riviera Maya. Fronting the bright blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean, guests are treated to a tropical paradise of daily and nightly entertainment; a kid’s playground, pool and supervised activity club designed to keep your little ones busy throughout your stay; unique boutique shops; a pampering selection of massages and beauty treatments at the Renova Spa; buffet and a la carte restaurants and bars and all-inclusive exchange privileges at the nearby Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila resorts. Nearby the shops, dining, 18-hole golf and entertainment of Playa del Carmen, guests enjoy a wealth of personalized service and upscale amenities during stays at this dynamic tropical escape.


Property Information

Year Built: 1997
Last Renovation: 2013
Accessible rooms: 4
Total rooms: 507
Paseo Xaman-ha Manzana 3, Lot 1, Playa del carmen, QR, 77710, Mexico

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 9410 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Brilliant lady PAOLA

    Although the hotel has some construction work happening at the moment it’s still fully operational. Rooms, food and staff are brilliant especially POALA in the buffet restaurant. Will be coming back next year to see the complete refurbishment

    Oct 07, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel

    My third hotel visit at Playa Del Carmen Riu hotels. Room 3214 was great in the middle of wild life seen monkeys every morning heard birds… Food, staff friendliness and hospitality top notch, entertainment and availability of everything from hotel rooms to food items another great holiday at Riu Hotel. Hopefully see you soon.

    Oct 05, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Request to move hotel this is a building site

    Building works are an eye saw and large groups of locals making a lot of noise.

    Oct 05, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Front Desk Employee Nari assaulting me group physically.

    I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Hotel Riu Yucatan, particularly because of an incident involving a front-desk employee named Nari at the end of our stay. Our transportation pickup was scheduled for 4:00 AM, so we were waiting for our ride before leaving the resort. When my group went outside and got into our car, security stopped us and told us we could not leave because we had not checked out. We had not been told that we needed to complete checkout before leaving, so we went inside to resolve the issue. At the front desk, Nari told us that we could not leave because we had spent approximately an hour at the bar and another 30 minutes sitting outside. We explained that we had simply been waiting for our transportation. He told us we needed our room keys, which were still in our room, and said we could not leave without them. We eventually went through the process of having our wristbands removed and getting new room keys so that we could return to our room, retrieve the original keys, and complete checkout. While this was happening, I told Nari that I was recording the interaction. He then forcibly took my phone out of my hand and physically grabbed me. He demanded that I delete the video and would not allow me to leave until he believed I had deleted it. He also told me that I was not allowed to leave the resort or return to America. I have video evidence of the incident and have preserved it. This was incredibly frightening and completely unacceptable. A hotel employee should never make a guest feel physically unsafe, take their personal property, or prevent them from leaving. I have contacted RIU regarding this incident and am requesting that management investigate what happened, preserve the resort’s security footage, and take appropriate action. I am also contacting Delta Vacations because this resort was part of my vacation package. The resort itself may have beautiful amenities, but the way this situation was handled by the front desk and security completely overshadowed our stay. I hope RIU management takes this incident seriously and reviews the conduct of the employees involved.

    Sep 27, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing service from pauola

    Be on our way to the airport soon .have had a wonderful holiday here .food amazing with so much choice rooms comfortable and kept very clean. Gardens immaculate ! Lovley pools plenty of sun loungers ! All bars and entertainment really good 👍 best thing we will remember is our waitress Pauola always had a smile and such a lovley lady very good at her job thanks Paula keep smiling and being you because you are amazing 👏

    Sep 25, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryStudent 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.
  • AdvisoryThe state of Quintana Roo will be charging a sanitation tax of 29.32Mexican Pesos per person per night occupied. 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.
  • AdvisoryWe are pleased to announce that Riu Yucatan in Riviera Maya will undergo an incredible renovation starting April 4, 2027, with a tentative reopening scheduled for August 4, 2027. This renovation reaffirms RIU’s commitment to continuous innovation and delivering the highest standards of comfort, design, and service that our guests expect from the Riu brand.
  • AdvisoryWe would like to inform you that renovation work is currently taking place at Riu Yucatan’s beach club restaurant, La Margarita. During this period, lunch service will be available at the main restaurant for guests of both Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work to enhance the guest experience.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 AM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

    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 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50

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