Riu Yucatan, Playa del Carmen
Overview
Offering a barber shop and a restaurant, Riu Yucatan Hotel Playa del Carmen lies in the Playacar Beach district of Playa del Carmen, approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Aquarium Beach and 3.1 km from such cultural places of interest as the 3D Museum of Wonders. Offering 5 restaurants with Italian, Asian, and international cuisine, the resort is 3.3 km from the Nuestra Señora del Carmen Catholic Church.
Location
The hotel offers a beachfront location a few steps from the Playacar Golf Club. The Playacar Center Shopping Mall is a popular place to visit nearly a 15-minute walk from the Riu Yucatan Playa del Carmen.
Staying at the property, family travellers have access to the Emotions Native Park, which is 2.7 km away.
For those travelling from afar, Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The rooms at the Riu Yucatan have a balcony, along with an air conditioner for your convenience.
Eat & Drink
The à la carte restaurant in this Playa del Carmen hotel serves international dishes, while in the Asian venue guests can enjoy Asian options. Dining options include El Bamboo, which offers Chinese cuisine and is located a stone's throw from the accommodation.
Leisure & Business
Riu Yucatan Hotel also offers a Jacuzzi and a sauna to improve your health. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes. Guests are welcome to relax at a spa salon offered on site.
Licence number: 008-007-003934/2025
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
Children
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Public Bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
Swim Outdoors
Swim in the year-round outdoor pool at the hotel.
Receive Massage
Book a massage at the spa centre on site.
Snorkel Waters
Join snorkelling near Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
Play Tennis
Use the tennis court at the hotel for games.
Visit Cenote
Explore Cenote Calavera, 1 km from the property.
Wind Surf
Participate in wind surfing as offered by the hotel.
Location
Convenient Location
Playa del Carmen is close to popular attractions such as Xcaret, Cenote Calavera, and Playacar Golf Club.
Playacar Neighborhood
The Playacar area is a quiet, residential community featuring beautiful beaches, upscale resorts, and nearby shopping at Playacar Center.
Local Bites to Try
Senor Frog's, La Vagabunda, and Carboncitos offer a mix of Mexican, Latin, and seafood dishes to enjoy.
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