We (two couples in our late 50's) spent seven nights in April at the Riu Playacar. We've been to Riviera Maya many times and often driven through Playacar, and thought it lovely, but this was our first time staying there. Loved it. For the most part we really enjoyed the hotel. I'll get the negatives out of the way first... More

First I want to say that this is a first time ALL INCLUSIVE experience to me so I can not compare to other ALL INCLUSIVE Resorts. Lets start with the Check in: The Check in was done very fast it took around 10 minutes with a very friendly front staff that offers you a nice welcome drink. The Lobby itself... More

My wife and I have just recently got back from a week's stay at the Playacar. This was our choice because we wanted to stay within a budget. Although you could not describe the hotel as a 5 star resort, it was we felt better than the RIU Mayan Palace next in a lot of way's. It is a smaller... More

Stop and read before booking your trip. My husband just return form palya car on May 11 from being there for a7 days. I booked this trip after reading the reviews the cost was 50.00 more than the princess hotel. We have stayed at other RIU’s before and been very happy with service and food. On another note not this... More

Just recently got back from an amazing two week stay at the Riu Playacar. The hotel is in a fabulous location right on the mega beach. Staff were the best ever, really attentive and caring. Met some brilliant people who are doing their utmost to pease everybody. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Free minibar was very welcome when very hot.... More

Picked the Playacar because it was smaller than it's sister Hotels in the area.A good decision as we found out on visiting the Yucatan and Tequila.Staff and animation team very friendly and helpful. Didn't try a la carte restaurant as was well satisfied with the main buffet.All 3 bars were excellent especially the Lobby bar.Enjoyed trips to Coco Bongo,Tulum and... More

My Husband and I stayed at this hotel in April 2013. We had a great time. Our room was excellent. Very spacious and very clean. The balcony overlooked the pool and we had a sea view. We could hear the music at night from our room but it was finished by midnight and was very quiet after that. We was... More

We liked our trip to the Riu Playacar so much the first time, that not only did we go again, but we extended our stay to 2 weeks. The room was nice and clean and well laid out. The staff were very friendly on arrival and throughout the whole stay, always smiling and saying hello and good morning. Unlike some... More

I'd stayed at 2 other resorts in Riviera Maya in the recent past, and I'll compare the Riu to those. Check-in was uneventful, was handed a drink with no explanation, and normal service. We had room 3124, a nice, ground floor room in bldg 3, which was clean and in better condition than I would have believed after reading the... More