$299 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jun 1, 2013 Check-out: Jun 3, 2013

RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

4 stars
AV Xaman-Ha Mza 9 Y 10 Lote 1, INT. FRACC. Fase II Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, 00000
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
246 reviews
Fourth times a Charm

This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. The food is wonderful. They... See full review

  • Gherkin
  • Dec 9, 2012
Great Place

Our second time there. The food is very good and there is wide variety at the buffets. The service... See full review

  • R and M of New Mexico
  • Dec 9, 2012
All-suite beach resort in the heart of Riviera Maya’s paradise
The RIU Palace Riviera Maya is located just two miles from Playa del Carmen and 35 miles from Cancun's International Airport. The resort boasts more than 400 family-friendly suites, an expansive swimming pool and Jacuzzi, children's pool, playground, six restaurants and five bars, including the Daiquiri poolside swim-up bar. The RIU Palace Riviera Maya is surrounded by lush greenery and stretches of white sand. The hotel has 24 hour room service.
Highlights:
  • All-suite, family-friendly resort
  • Near Playa del Carmen
  • Swim-up bar
Rooms:

The 400-room RIU Palace Riviera Maya provides accommodations with dark woods and neutral, muted colors in bedspreads, rugs and seating. The surrounding turquoise waters and white sand beaches provide a tropical backdrop for the hotel. All RIU Palace Riviera Maya suites include bathroom with hydromassage bath, central air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony. Suites on the upper terraces include outdoor Jacuzzi, split-level seating area and sofa and Italian bath amenities.

Features:

Guests at RIU Palace Riviera Maya enjoy table tennis, volleyball, an introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, kayaking and snorkeling. For children ages 4 to 12, the resort offers daytime entertainment. At night, adults can dance the night away at La Pinata nightclub, play billiards or indulge in a drink at Riu Tequila, open every evening. For a fee, an assortment of motorized water sports and an 18-hole golf course are available.   

Dining

Hot and cold breakfast and lunch buffets feature Americanized foods such as pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts. For dinner, guests can dine at the Mexican Agave, fusion Krystal, Japanese Yashima  or Brazilian Rodizio buffet. Reservations for Agave and Rodizio should be made in advance and formal dress is required at all dinners. 

Transportation
  • Cancun International Airport (35 mi/56.3 km)
Attractions
  • Xcaret ecological/archeological theme park (4 mi/6.5 km)
  • Tulum Mayan ruins (40 mi/64 km)
Business­
  • Free wireless Internet is available in the lobby
  • Policies and fees
  • The hotel requires that at least one person 21 years old or older be present in every room. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may not allow any room in which all guests are younger than 21 years.
  • No student groups under 21 years old or spring breakers are accepted.
  • The maximum occupancy is four people in room, either three adults plus one child or two adults plus two children.
  • Children under 2 years old stay and eat free. Their age must be specified in the booking.

RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive Rooms

Superior Junior Suite
Superior Junior Suite features: two double beds or one king size bed, bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, hairdryer, telephone, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, liquor dispenser, satellite TV, sitting area, in room safe, balcony or terrace, Courtyard view, all rooms have split-level sitting area and sofa, some rooms available with a sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso
Junior Suite ROH
Junior Suite ROH features: two double beds or one king size bed, bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, hairdryer, telephone, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, liquor dispenser, satellite TV, in room safe, balcony or terrace, Garden view, all rooms have split-level sitting area and sofa, some rooms available with a sofa bed. New Italian Bathroom amenities Lavarino Cosso

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Spa services
Solarium
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Barber/Beauty shop
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

20.6111 -87.0857
Area served
Av. Haman-Ha Mza. 9 & 10 Lt 1 Playacar. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 77710
Nearby airports
Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Area description
Situated 35 miles from Cancun International Airport, 40 miles from Tulum Maya Ruins and 4 miles from Xcaret Natural park.

Dining

Krystal
Fusion Cuisine a la carte restaurant for dinner. Resevation Required
Agave
Mexican Restaurant Dinner - Reservation required
Chilis
Pool side restaurant, snacks/grill steakhouse. Dinner restaurant Reservation required
Don Manolo
Main restaurant with non-smoking area and terrace, offering buffett style and show cooking stations. Theme dinners served three times a week.
Botafogo
Main Brazilian reastaurant for dinner , reservation required
Lirico
Lounge Bar with terrace
Sports bar
Open 24 hrs with snack & beverage
La Piata
Night club. Entrance and drinks free (Riu Tequila, open every night).
La Plaza
Bar
Yashima
Japanese restaurant Reservation Required

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Free wireless internet access lobby area

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (246)

Ratings and reviews for RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Overall score

4.5 / 5
246 out of 246
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.5

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Gherkin
Ogden, Utah
Dec 9, 2012

Fourth times a Charm

This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. The food is wonderful. They have an excellent selection of foods at the Buffet each morning, afternoon, and evening for dinner. If you like to dress up a bit, (pants for men, nice shirt) the five restaurants are also wonderful. If the food was not to your taste then just go to the buffet after. We used room service each morning for our alarm clock. We woke up to a gentle knock each morning, and ate yogurt, breads, coffee, and tea on our outdoor patio. Then after a relaxing wake-up, we would put our towel out where we wanted to enjoy the beach, or pool, and would go have a delicious breakfast of Huevos Rancheros, fresh fruit, and anything else you can think of and enjoyed that with a few Mimosas and coffee. Answers to some complains I have read: If the bed is too hard, ask for an egg crate to be put on your bed, we did. If you want reservations at the restaurants make an effort to be by the lobby bar at 11:40 and you will be able to eat at whatever restaurants you would like. Bring a locking suitcase for things you buy or expensive items you have. Lock all valuables up in the safe. Don't be lazy and try and hide items in your room. To me, lock it up or you might lose it. Not any different than staying at any hotel around the world. Bring an insulated cup from a dollar store. Your drinks stay colder. Then just leave them there. If you think your drinks are weak, then order a shot with your drink, remember they are included. If you need something from the staff, we always called the front desk. Someone is always at the front desk. Don't be cheap. Yes tips are included. But you can still throw a few bucks around. An extra thank you goes a long way. Housekeeping and all the staff are just trying to make a living. We always bring a $100 in ones. And we keep them in our pocket or in the safe. We love the Riu Palace RM, no complaints in four years. Use common sense. I am not saying everything always went perfect, but then again it's far from a perfect world. We were on vacation and not at work so we enjoyed every day.

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Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
May 20, 2007

Amazing Vacation

My husband and I stayed at the Riu Palace in May, as a break from work, kids, etc. What an amazing resort! The rooms were gorgeous, the staff was friendly, helpful, and well organized. Bar was Top Shelf, and the food was outstanding....from the mimosas at the breakfast buffet (and the chocolate croissants) to the steaks and seafood, every restaurant was classy, served different menus choices, and was never pushy. We're headed to the Palace again in November, and we're taking friends with us this time!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
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5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to the Riu Tequila for the nightlife...Great Dicso!

Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Kansas City, MO
May 18, 2007

My review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Overall I thought this was a really good place to vacation. Only draw back was very few ocean front views.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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5
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5
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5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA
Apr 25, 2007

Excellent Get-Away

The Riu Palace Riviera Maya was all about service! The staff was the was only too eager to help in any way. The rooms are all suites and very comfortable. All inclusive meals were excellent. Options to use the facilities at the other Riu Hotels in Riviera Maya were also given to guests. Men, don't expect to be able to have your evening meal in your golf shorts, you are expected to wear long pants. You will be going to bed hungry if you are not.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a great outdoor shopping mall for local souvenirs

Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA
Apr 23, 2007

Quiet-Good for Couples

This was the first time we ever went to Mexico and stayed at the RIU. The holtel was beautiful, the staff friendly, clean, grounds and pool were perfect. The only thing was that the bed was kind of hard and mixed drinks tasted funny, I think it was the juices/sodas. But we found other thinks to drink, the food was quite good and plenty of it. Would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Denver, CO
Apr 21, 2007

Very Comfortable

We were very pleased with the accomidations! The hotel staff were very friendly and always willing to assist in any way needed. They made us feel like they were there just for us. The property was immaculate, welcoming and we felt very safe. The beach was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recomend the RIU to anyone visiting Mexico for a relaxing no brainer vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of RIU Palace Riviera Maya All Inclusive

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
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Jan 28, 2010

Riu Palace est normalement le

Riu Palace est normalement le top dans la catégorie Riu, vraiment cet hôtel ne vaut pas plus qu’un 3 étoiles, tout est bas de gamme, finitions, décorations, matériau, Hôtel très bruyant, impossible de dormir le jour comme la nuit !! Attention au problème d’eau chaude, j’ai pris plusieurs douches à l’eau froide, les toilettes ne fonctionnent pas très bien, il faut tiré la chasse d’eau au moins 3 fois, un bain-tourbillon qui ne fonctionne pas ainsi que le mini bar, mais je dois dire qu’après avoir signalé le problème le tout à était réparé dans la journée. Nourriture bas de gamme, on retrouve jour après jour la même chose sur les buffets et exactement au même endroit, peu abondant en résumé buffet composé de nourriture congelée, restaurant à thème vraiment moyen. Un chef de cuisine peut inspirer, mais surtout il faut aimer la viande bien cuite. Il ne connait que cette cuisson. Le seul point positif un personnel soigné et professionnel.

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