Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyThe 18-hole golf course access is the headline activity differentiator — it's included in the all-inclusive rate, which is uncommon. Tennis courts are floodlit for evening play. Non-motorized water sports are available at the beach club. The RiuLand kids' club splits into two age groups (4–7 and 8–12). Babysitting is available for younger children.
The primary family pool where organized games and animation team activities run. The loudest and most social pool zone.
18+ only. The most peaceful pool on the property. No organized activities. The reliable respite zone for adults who want to swim without structured noise.
Dedicated shallow pool for younger children.
A pool at the beach club location — an added amenity when guests take the shuttle for a sea day. Combines with beach access for a full day at the beach club.
The Riviera Maya Caribbean — clear turquoise water, white sand, and the typical Caribbean calm. Not walkable from the main resort; access is via free shuttle that runs throughout the day. The beach club has its own bar, loungers, and non-motorized water sports. The shuttle commute is the consistent friction point in reviews — arriving early gets the best beach chairs at the club.
Included equipment at the beach club. The Caribbean trade winds in this area make windsurfing accessible.
Included catamaran use at the beach club.
Included from the beach club.
Included at the beach club. The Riviera Maya reef system makes snorkeling genuinely worthwhile.
Complimentary pool lesson. The Riviera Maya has some of the world's best diving — the pool lesson is a relevant entry point here.
Included. Courts lit for evening play — a practical advantage for guests who prefer tennis in the cooler evening temperatures.
Included.
Organized and casual at the beach club.
Court for various team sports. Walk-in.
Scheduled group fitness. Check daily board.
Court available.
Tables available.
Group fitness classes — aqua aerobics, yoga, circuits.
Supervised daily programming for 4–7 year olds. Free.
Supervised daily programming for 8–12 year olds. Free.
Creative activities included. Available as part of the children's and adult activity programs.
Outdoor play area for younger children.
Organized adult activities by the animation team.
Live performances in the resort theatre.
Music in the bars and entertainment areas.
Scheduled evening events and themed nights.
Complimentary entry to Riu Tequila's Pacha — a separate nearby Riu property. Free transport included. A different venue's disco experience without additional cost.
Cross-property party events at neighboring Riu Tequila. Included. Worth attending for the different social atmosphere.
Extra charge. Professional instruction on the floodlit courts.
Included in the all-inclusive rate — one of the few Riviera Maya properties where green fees are covered. The golf course is an off-site facility; transport is organized through concierge.
Motorized water sports through beach operators at extra charge.
Available at extra charge. Useful for couples who want evening time while children sleep.
Broader range of childcare services available.
Excursions through concierge — cenotes, Tulum, Chichen Itza. Extra charge. Playa del Carmen's location puts several major Mayan sites within day-trip range.
Organized tours of local attractions. Extra charge.
