Riu Playacar, Playa del Carmen
Overview
Overlooking the sea, the comfortable 5-star Riu Playacar Hotel Playa del Carmen is 25 minutes' walk from Parque, Portal Maya. Highlights at this resort include an à la carte restaurant, a poolside bar and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
The Playa del Carmen hotel has a prime setting 1.1 miles from Xaman Ha Ruins. The Playacar Beach district, where the Riu Playacar sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Museo Frida Kahlo Playa Del Carmen, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
A family vacation to Playa del Carmen will become more exciting if you visit Emotions Native Park lying 2 miles from this accommodation.
For those traveling from afar, Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The rooms at the Riu Playacar Playa del Carmen provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an air conditioner. Also, there is a safe box, a mini bar fridge provided. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels, are provided in the bathrooms.
Eat & Drink
The Palms, one of the 5 onsite restaurants, provides international dining.
Leisure & Business
This hotel offers a fitness studio, water slides and spa therapy to diversify your leisure.
License number: 008-007-003935/2025
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Snorkeling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Snorkel at Playacar
Gear up for snorkelling in Playacar Beach waters, suits water adventures.
Workout in Fitness
Use fitness centre machines for routines, fits physical training.
Play on Playground
Engage kids on children's playground equipment, matches family outings.
Swim in Pool
Dive into outdoor swimming pool for laps, aligns with water sports.
Get Spa Treatment
Book massage at spa centre, supports body therapy sessions.
Visit Xel-Ha Park
Walk Xel-Ha Park paths for exploration, complements outdoor excursions.
Location
Convenient Location
Playacar is close to Playa del Carmen Archeological Site, Quinta Avenida for shopping, and Cenote Calavera.
Residential Playacar Neighborhood
The Playacar neighborhood is a residential area featuring parks and access to Xcaret eco-park and Bel Air Animal Park.
Local Bites to Try
El Fogon, La Vagabunda, and Senor Frog's serve authentic Mexican dishes, local seafood, and international fare.
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