Opposite the beach, this upscale, all-inclusive resort is 4.2 km from Riviera Art Gallery and 12 km from Xplor Adventure Park.
Featuring tiled floors and neutral decor, the cool rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars and ceiling fans, as well as balconies or terraces. Suites add separate living rooms with additional TVs.
There are 5 restaurants and 4 bars, including swim-up and poolside options. Other amenities include a kids’ play area, a gym, a sauna and a spa offering beauty treatments. There are also 3 outdoor pools and a hot tub.
The Double Standard rooms at the Hotel Riu Yucatan are perfectly equipped to offer you everything you need during your stay. In these 27-m2 rooms, you’ll find two small double beds (125×200 cm) or one king-size bed (200×200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, and a balcony or terrace.
If you want to enjoy a stay with the best services and amenities, the Suites at the Hotel Riu Yucatan are the perfect option. In these 68-m2 rooms, you’ll have two small double beds (125×200 cm) or one king-size bed (200×200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, two satellite TVs, air conditioning, a minibar and beverage dispenser, and a balcony or terrace for enjoying the hotel surroundings.
DINING
Riu serves up the cuisines – complete buffet with “live” cooking stations, so you can order exactly what you want, plus your favorites at night – Italian, Asian and Mexican. Taste test at nearby sister Riu resorts – we know you’re curious about their salsa. Dining privileges available for lunch and snacks. Dig in.
BARS/NIGHTLIFE
Cheery bartenders mix up the drinks to perfection. And, guess what? Everything is included. All day. Every day. In fact, 24-hours a day. Drink up.
BEACHES AND POOLS
On the white sandy shores in Playa del Carmen, this dreamy beach packs in tons of fun. Turquoise waters ideal for splish-splashing, plus snorkeling, windsurfing and body boards. Just a few barefoot steps away, you can sink into a lounger by one of three pools. Check out the swim-up bar – a favorite watering hole.
Sicilia
Type: Italian
Hours: Dinner – daily, 6:30pm-10pm
Description: Featuring a host of Italian specialties.
Shanghai
Type: Asian
Hours: Daily, 6:45pm-8pm and 8:45pm-10pm
Description: Featuring a buffet filled with traditional Asian favorites.
Dress Code: Elegant casual. Gentlemen are required to wear long pants and a collared shirt.
La Margarita
Type: Grill
Hours: Breakfast – daily, 10:30am-noon; Lunch – daily, noon-4pm; Dinner – daily, 6:45pm-8pm and 8:45pm-10pm; Snacks – daily, 4pm-6pm and 10:30pm-11:30pm
Description: La Margarita is located beside the pool.
Dress Code: Elegant casual. Gentlemen are required to wear long pants and a collared shirt.
La Hacienda
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breakfast – daily, 7am-10:30am; Lunch – daily, 1pm-3pm; Dinner – daily, 6:30pm-10pm
Description: La Hacienda features buffet and spot cooking stations and a theme buffet twice a week.
Tulum
Swim-up bar. Daily, 8am-8pm.
Cozumel
Swim-up bar. Daily, 8am-8pm.
Mezcal
Pavilion bar. Daily, 8am-8pm.
Tequila
Pavilion bar. Daily, 8am-8pm.
El Templo
Lounge bar. Daily, 8am-8pm.
La Cantina
Lobby bar. Daily, 10am-7am.
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Water
Land
Golf
This beachfront resort is located in the Playacar resort complex, adjacent to a championship golf course.
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
SPA SERVICES
Renova Spa at Riu Yucatan offers massages and beauty treatments.