Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyTwenty activities including the watersports center at the beach (800 meters from the resort), daily RiuFit classes, and the weekly foam night Riu Party. The golf course is literally adjacent to the hotel — convenient for golfers who don't want to transfer. Access to three sister properties via the Stay at One, Play at Four program is the best activity value on property.
12,200 sq m — the resort's social center. Music, crowds, daily entertainment programming, and a swim-up bar for adults 18+. Gets genuinely busy by mid-morning. If you want a quiet pool day, this is not the one.
800 sq m with ocean views and waiter service — the best pool on property for couples or anyone wanting a relaxed swim. Adults only. Far less crowded than the main pool. The waiter service is a genuine convenience.
Water slides make this the family activity pool. Popular with older children. More lively than the infinity pool but less crowded than the main pool.
Purpose-built for low-noise swimming. Minimal entertainment programming. The go-to for guests who need recovery time between beach and dinner.
124 sq m dedicated to children, with water slides. Supervised during RiuLand hours.
Available for guest use. Useful after active water sports days.
800 meters from the hotel — 10-minute walk on a shaded path, or 2-minute shuttle. Platinum-white sand with calm, swimmable water typical of the Riviera Maya. Complimentary sun loungers, beach towels, and waiter service in the reserved resort section. Consistently rated among the best beaches accessible from a Playa del Carmen resort. The distance from the hotel is the trade-off — guests who need to walk it multiple times per day in heat will notice.
Included pool-based introduction at the hotel. Full PADI courses available at extra charge.
Included. Equipment at the Water Sports Center at Playacar Beach (800 meters from hotel).
Included. Catamaran rides from the beach watersports center.
Included. Single and double kayaks at the beach watersports desk.
Included equipment at the watersports center.
Included gear at the watersports center. Riviera Maya snorkeling is best at purpose-built cenotes or offshore reefs — a dedicated excursion gives better results than beachfront snorkeling.
Included 24-hour access. Technogym equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and yoga mats.
Included daily RiuFit classes. Schedule at the activity board.
Included. Indoor/outdoor court within the resort.
Included. Court at Playacar Beach.
Included. Access to pickleball courts at nearby Riu Palace Mexico.
Included. Scheduled weekly — one of the more popular group fitness offerings.
Included pool-based fitness class. Mid-morning.
Included for ages 4–12. Daily programming 9am–5pm including water games, crafts, treasure hunts, and sports.
Included. Animation team programming around the main pool.
Included. Nightly shows and live music at the resort amphitheater.
Included. Special themed nights throughout the week.
Included for 18+ guests. Free entry and drinks nightly.
Included. Once-weekly foam party for all Riu guests in the Playa del Carmen area. Held across Riu properties — one of the better-executed party events in the Riviera Maya.
Included cultural workshops offered as part of the entertainment program. Tequila tastings are the most praised — don't skip them.
Extra charge. Jet skis available at the beach.
Extra charge. Available through an on-site dive operation.
Extra charge. 18-hole course directly adjacent to the hotel — no transport required.
Extra charge. Approximately $50 per hour.
Extra charge. Chichen Itza, Xcaret, Cozumel, and Tulum are the major day trips from Playa del Carmen. Book through the concierge for vetted operators.
