Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyStandard Riu activity suite: RiuFit classes, beach volleyball, non-motorized water sports, daily entertainment, and the evening show program. The Pacha Disco at Riu Tequila next door is the notable nightlife bonus — complimentary entry included. The Riviera Maya's cenotes, Tulum ruins, and Xcaret park are the top day-trip options from here.
Central and largest pool. Gets busiest from 11am–3pm.
Social center of the property. Tropical cocktails and resort drinks without leaving the water.
Quieter overflow pool. Better option for guests who want to swim laps or avoid the animation team.
Dedicated children's pool with slides near the RiuLand area.
Direct access to the Playa del Carmen stretch — white sand, clear Caribbean water, seaweed managed daily by resort staff. No beach umbrellas provided by the resort. Sun intensity is high year-round; bring your own shade or purchase from beach vendors. The beach area is shared with neighboring Playacar resorts.
Included. Launched from the beach.
Included. Good Caribbean conditions.
Included. Good Caribbean conditions.
Included — pool lesson.
Included. Courts on the beach.
Included. Daily fitness and group classes.
Included for adults.
Included. Courts on the beach.
Included. Nightly entertainment.
Included — free entry and drinks. The main nightlife draw for staying in the Playacar Riu complex.
The RiuLand Kids' Club offers a daily entertainment program for children aged 4 to 7 and 8 to 12, featuring games, arts and crafts, sports, and dancing.
A dedicated children's playground provides a safe and fun area for younger guests to play and explore.
Enjoy a daily program of activities and entertainment designed to engage and amuse adult guests throughout the day.
Experience nightly entertainment with live music performances, captivating shows, or the resort's signature Riu evening program.
Guests receive free entry and drinks to the 'Pacha' discotheque located at the nearby Riu Tequila hotel, excluding special themed evenings.
Join the weekly 'Riu Get Together Party' theme parties held at the Riu Tequila hotel, open to guests of all Riu hotels in Playa del Carmen.
Various other motorized and specialized water sports are available nearby for an additional charge, offered by external operators.
Explore the vibrant underwater world with scuba diving excursions and certification courses, available for an extra cost through operators like ScubaCaribe at the beach.
Two floodlit tennis courts are available, though some sources indicate these might be located at the nearby Riu Palace Mexico hotel. Usage may incur an additional cost.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at a nearby 18-hole golf course, accessible for an additional fee.
A tour desk at the hotel assists guests in booking popular excursions, such as visits to Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza and Tulum, or trips to Isla Mujeres and snorkeling with turtles, all at an additional cost.
