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Riu Palace Mexico

4.0 of 5
Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4 | Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
Riu Palace Mexico
Ranked #29 of 184 hotels in Playa del Carmen
4.5 of 5 stars 1922 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very good(55)
  • Very nice(45)
  • Pool area(35)
  • Riviera Maya(31)
  • Specialty restaurant(30)
  • Palm trees(30)
  • Room service(24)
  • Steak house(23)
  • Musty smell(20)
  • Great time(19)
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Truro, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW
7
people found this review helpful

This hotel was fantastic. All the staff made us feel special and were so kind and work so hard. I have never seen anyone put in so much effort and work such long hours as all the staff at this hotel. Food was fantastic - how do they get it so right when catering for so many people, too much... More

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Ontario
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Riu Palace Mexico in December 2011 for our 25th anniversary. We have been to this hotel three times before. We have always been extremely happy with our time at this hotel in the past but this time it was just not the same. We found out that it is under new management so we don't know... More

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calgary
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We travelled from May 7-14 and it was windy but sunny and hot, got no rain!. This was a family reunion visit and unfortunately my brother-in-law and husband got sick from eating at the Brazilan restaurant. (diarrehea and vomiting). It may have to do with how they serve the meal. There is a buffet for the salad and for the... More

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2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We went here last May (22/29) for our honeymoon. The Hotel itself is beautiful and the grounds are lovely. The staff is wonderful and very friendly. We played pin pong one day (well my husband played i watched) and the staff playing was hilarious. We would see them working the shows at night and they always recognized us and talked... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
9
people found this review helpful

This is my second time to a all inclusive resort, the first being same caliber and price. Quick sign in, but if you are taking a sunwing etc bus in, may take time for them to hit your stop. We got a 2nd floor room closer to the pool, room is very clean and beds are comfy. My SIS and... More

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New York, New York, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is lovely and clean, great rooms with two double beds. The pool area was lovely with amazing views and outdoor beds looking over the sea. Friendly staff and good, clean rooms. The restaurant has average food. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

My wife an I traved along with a group of others. Most of the comments I would make have already been covered in the review by bj_webster. I thought that the speciality restaurants (brazillian and steak house) were a bit of a disapointment. The food in the main buffet restaurant was better I thought. As mentioend previously the hotel is... More

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New Jersey
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed at several Rius before but this was the first palace. For the extra price you get premium drinks and cocktail hour entertainment in the lobby bar, drink service on the beach, and a quieter, more elegant atmosphere. That being said, we spent several days off the property doing day trips to Chichen Itza, Tulum/Xel-Ha, and Xcaret (all very nice... More

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very nice property, good location. Helpfull, friendly staff, especially Ms. Ildiko. Room - a sea facing room nice, comfortable and clean with large terrace. Nice decorated with balloons. Super minibar. Just one ice machine on each floor. Because it was raining I appreciate an umbrella in the room. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful maintained. I liked it more... More

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manchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
11
people found this review helpful

Some of the reviews I’ve seen below are correct with what they say and some that are definitely not. What I will give you is a frank and honest opinion from a young English couple. We stayed here from April-May for 2 weeks, through Thomas cook and it was a last minute holiday as we had the time booked off... More

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Address: Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4 | Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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