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Reviews of Riu Playacar - All Inclusive 5 stars

Avenida Xaman - Ha Manzana 6 Lote 1-Bis, Playacar, 77717 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico, 77717 Playa del Carmen, Mexico

#39 of 250 hotels in Playa del Carmen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 196 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs more staff at the beach to serve drinks faster and on time. Although it wasn't that big of a deal for me since the bar is close.

    The price is right for what you get out of it. Will come back in a near future.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach was basically unusable, and much of the hotel smelled as a result of the sargassum seaweed. Whereas this isn't the hotel's fault, I feel that they could have offered something to comprlensaye for the situation. Hotel food was very variable in quality. It felt like someone was constantly trying to upset me on additional services, and there was little offered to link guests to the local town and facilities.

    The room was good, and the general hotel layout was good. I enjoyed the swim up bar.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasn't great. A couple of restaurants were decent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    A great stay overall! Love the Riu resorts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The gym was very disappointing and wasn't very clean

    A great variety of food- the staff was excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Must do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellente service by all staff members

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Great all inclusive stay with excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beaches had a lot of seaweed

    Spacious and lots of facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Our room was poolside and had a beautiful view. I thought this property was closer to downtown. If the food and drink se
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was very mediocre.

    The entertainment was great, both during the day and at night.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    8.0
    Good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The beach was full of sea weed (maybe because of the season). They have other restaurants but the menues are pre-disposed, and the variety of options was minimum. For being a 5 star they did not have any items you may have forgoten and need like tootpaste or razor.Actually they have nothing to offer, the front desk told me the items were sold at 7Eleven. The Beach and pool side servers do not tend to the people, I only saw them picking up empty cups. If you wanted anything you had to go and stand on a line at the bar and get it yourself.

    The Buffet restaurant was the best they offered a lot of food options. The pools were awesome, nice warm water. Activities were very entertaining.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    Totally an amazing vacation! Will be staying at RIU again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    The food was the best !! Everything was amazing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    9.0
    Good Experience for Friends&Family
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The lunch buffet is really limited for 7 days of all inclusive, after a few days you get a little tired. But, everything tastes really good.

    It was a great hotel. What we needed for friends and family to reunite. All inclusive. The meals and buffet are really good. Service in general and facilities are exactly what you need and clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Food and restorants is perfect. and without reservation. This is realy best hotel. Pools is big enough. Wather is very hot. and covered parking is big and safe. There is no mosquito at all. Staff is very polite.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Absolutely brilliant and we would definitely return, albeit it’s a long way from Australia!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only criticism I have is that the gym is a bit small and has outdated equipment

    The staff were exceptional, particularly the amazing Isis and Jess in RIU land kids club - our daughter fell in love with them and we greatly appreciated the care and affection they showed her. Facilities are excellent, everything is exceptionally clean. The food was also well above our expectations- very good. The bar staff are great, and the staff around the pool areas are brilliant at keeping everyone fit and entertained.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Fabulous! We would definitely return here for another holiday if the opportunity arises.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kids pool was very basic and play equipment outdated. Could do with some play equipment for older children.

    The manageable size of the property , the restaurants, the beach, the pools …. all fabulous!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Great time with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I booked on here and when got there they said it didnt match the kids age and charged me another $800 which I had to deal with when got back tot he states and got back that refund.

    Great location and property as well as the food buffet options throughout the day is large and fresh. Great for family and kids which have a huge pool for kids next to the adult ones as well as things to do with kids throughout the day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Some sea weeds, but it wasn't bothering too much.

    Definitely a recommended place. Clean, looks new, organized, good restaurants and amazing beaches.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food menu could be changed up a little through the week.

    I loved that there were plenty of lounge chairs with or without shade and you never had to reserve. The restaurants were decent and no reservations needed. Drinks were not top shelf but were readily available and they had the booze cart brought throughout the lounge areas. Rooms were clean clean clean and had no complaints. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Entertainment was varied and quite good. Easy check in.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    9.0
    Excelent, would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Beach, location (Playacar super safe and close to 5th Avenue), not a big a resort so no queues, great food, comfortable rooms

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Good hotel with nice beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Food was good. There were many choices and restaurants. All the hotel are and eating area was comfortable and nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. Also was beautiful beach area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    Loved our stay. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Food could of been a bit hotter, plates a little too hot to handle at times.

    Breakfast was good , loved being greeted with a warm smile and hello from staff. Service great, coffee delivered right away. Enjoyed the buffet variety

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The magnetic door locks. Often blanked the card by putting it near or with my phone. Maybe chip cards should be considered

    Great choice. Prompt service, tables cleaned immediately and re-set

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    LOVED THE HOTEL!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The matress was super soft and had a little bit of back pain. The birds in the restaurantes disgusted me.

    I loved the place. Really clean bedroom and I got an amazing upgrade. I was in tower 5 and it was really calm, no noises. Good food variety. I will be definitely coming back to this hotel!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Just great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The desserts could be a bit more elaborated

    Great place

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    9.0
    Great stay nice facility nice staff clean….food needs a definite upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Steakhouse!!! Could not eat steaks so so tough…ribs and fish very good in steakhouse everything except the steaks. Italian restaurant acoustics are way to loud for a sit down restaurant. Soften the environment . I thought the property had to many buffet style dinners. Needs more sit down dinners from start to end

    Good breakfast. Liked stores across the street easy to get around liked the lobby

    Stayed in January 2025

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