The Riu Yucatan is a recently refurbished beachfront resort, located in the Playacar resort complex next to a championship golf course an... more »
The Riu Yucatan is a recently refurbished beachfront resort, located in the Playacar resort complex next to a championship golf course and just a 10-minute walk from Playa del Carmen's main streets. There are 507 deluxe, colourfully decorated guestrooms in a Mexican hacienda building style which are comfortable and well equipped. There are varied buffets and on the spot cooking stations as well as theme nights with Mexican and International cuisine. There are many entertainment options available all over the Riu Resort complex and Rui Yucatan is situated directly on the white sand beach of Playa del Carmen surrounded by palm trees and gardens. It is located right by the Mexican Street of the Playacar Resort complex where you will find the gym, spa and salon, and jewelry, photo studio and lab, and a variety of other shops.***Please note, the hotel does not accept student groups under the age of 21 or Springbreakers at any time. In March and April, at least one person of 21 years or older must be in every room.
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Location. Renovated in 2005, the Riu Yucatan All Inclusive in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is located 55 kilometers from Cancun International Airport. With its hacienda-style architecture, this beachfront property is surrounded by over 43,000 square yards of fertile gardens. Guests are one kilometer from Playacar Golf Course and six kilometers from Xcatet Park. The city's main section, known as the Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue, is lined with boutique hotels, shops and restaurants and can be found three kilometers away. Hotel Features. The Riu Yucatan houses two restaurants and bars, including the Asian-inspired Shanghai, along with La Hacienda. Guests can sip cocktails at La Cantina bar or enjoy margaritas by the poolside bar. The hotel offers a fitness center, outdoor pool, chilren's pool, sauna and spa tub. Internet access is available for a fee. Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking and snorkeling equipment is all available to all-inclusive guests. Live music and shows are also put on each night at the resort. Guestrooms. The Riu Yucatan contains 507 guestrooms and 36 suites that offer satellite television, in-room safes, complimentary toiletries, minibars and liquor dispensers. Expert Tip. Mexican Street is located next door to the resort and features a gym, medical center, hairdressers, shopping and popular discos at both the Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila.
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63 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Most everything is pretty clean; the grounds are beautiful; the staff is very friendly; the buffet food is a little above average. It was nice to be able to visit the other nearby Riu hotels.
Our room smelled musty- sticks to your clothes and lug
Most everything is pretty clean; the
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Posted Mar 05, 2009
Okay
Most everything is pretty clean; the grounds are beautiful; the staff is very friendly; the buffet food is a little above average. It was nice to be able to visit the other nearby Riu hotels.
Our room smelled musty- sticks to your clothes and...
Very pleasant, but really slow and not
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Posted Aug 13, 2007
Okay
Very pleasant, but really slow and not always helpful staff. Lots of rules for the guests. Beds very hard, ask for foam topper. You will have to ask more than once (for everything). Lots of food choices, really no tipping, but you will pay through...
We had a great time. You get what you
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Posted Jul 31, 2007
Good
We had a great time. You get what you pay for then some. And if your a single lady or even married theres a great looking people. A very friendly staff, ladys you have to meet elvis that works there and if you get a chance to out with him please do...
I loved the beaches, especially at
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Posted May 23, 2007
Good
I loved the beaches, especially at night. The weather was amazing, and so was the service. The bartenders whipped out the drinks so fast, you could hardly thank them. In Jamaica, you can hardly get a bartender to acknowledge you! The cleaning staff...
The hotel was decent . Staff friendly/
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Posted Apr 16, 2007
Good
The hotel was decent . Staff friendly/ hotel generally clean. Beds hard. food ok but repeitive. Nice pool get up early to reserve chairs. Limited nightly entertainment. Close to shopping, golf course, Recommend the Xel Ha /Talum tour CABO plus...
Playa is amazing, but not this hotel.
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Posted Apr 09, 2007
Okay
Playa is amazing, but not this hotel. Beds were terrible, our room smelled like mildew, not enough pool chairs to go around. Wouldn't recommend for couples or those wanting quiet, it's a huge hotel. Staff was great and the food was decent.
Our family of 4 had a wonderful time!
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Posted Apr 07, 2007
Excellent
Our family of 4 had a wonderful time! The beach is beautiful and we enjoyed the jet skiing and parasailing. The service was amazing. Everyone was very helpful. We had so much fun at this resort! The food was great--we went to the buffet and the ...
My husband and I went to the Riu in
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Posted Mar 14, 2007
Excellent
My husband and I went to the Riu in December and riu Riu Jalisco in 2005 and we all had a great time. We really enjoyed our stay in Playa. My husband said it is the best vacation ever . Our sons want us to book at the Riu Cancun vacation and we...
The front staff were RUDE. Asked
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Posted Mar 07, 2007
Okay
The front staff were RUDE. Asked question, no answers,no help.DO NOT book tranfers, not there to pick us up. Pools dirty...Nee ds lots of work. Suite we had had rust in tub and running down the...
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