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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4 | Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars
nelson1968   1 contribution
waterloo
Mar 12, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

The service, the food , the rooms, everything was top notch. Would go back in a heart beat. Loved it. we stayed at RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS last year, just as good. the difference was the beaches, LAS AMERICAS beach was a little more private and secluded, MEXICO was really big and busy, thats the only difference. see for yourself. more

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4 of 5 stars
born_to_run_Canadian   1 contribution
Toronto
Mar 8, 2010 New
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This is a nice choice for an all-inclusive hotel with options to leave the grounds for nearby attractions (playa del carment is a very cheap cab ride). Food is generally good for both the buffet and specialty restaurants (avoid the lame attempt at Japanese food and anything with shrimp, which taste like they were made from frozen). Rooms are of... more

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5 of 5 stars
heathergot2   3 contributions
Red Wing, MN
Mar 7, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New
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This is our second trip to Playa del Carmen. We visited first three years ago with another couple and stayed at the Riu Playacar. This time we had 18 people total and booked the Riu Yucatan, as we like the Riu hotels. Upon arrival we were told they were over booked and upgraded our entire crew to the Riu Palace... more

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5 of 5 stars
hwy.   17 contributions
Mpls., MN
Mar 7, 2010 | Trip type: Family New
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We just returned from our stay at the Riu Palace Mexico, no complaints! The service from the time we got there was incredible. They literally are some of the best host/hostess we have ever encountered. The rooms are clean and spacious. The fridge was stocked for us daily. Although, we left a $5 tip everyday. The food was excellent, even... more

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5 of 5 stars
TracyAnne25   1 contribution
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mar 6, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

So beautiful every where you looked. People were nice and helpful. I would like to only stay at a RIU Hotel. more

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5 of 5 stars
erinlee16   4 contributions
Minnesota
Mar 6, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

I traveled here Feb 11-18th with my boyfriend, mom, dad, brother and sister-in-law. Kids are in our 20's and parents in their 50's. We had a great time. The hotel is very nice. Grounds are absolutely beautiful. The staff is out all the time cleaning, trimming trees etc. The hotel room is very nice. Very large and spacious. The bed... more

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5 of 5 stars
SuzyCaiger   6 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Mar 5, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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My husband and I have just arrived back from a vacation to this wonderful hotel. We traveled with friends from Canada and arranged to meet up with family from the UK. We could not have asked for a better hotel. The food was great the staff are amazing, the beach was out of this world. The only thing we could... more

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5 of 5 stars
AJHula   2 contributions
Bloomington, IL
Feb 25, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

I have now stayed at the Palace twice and have loved every minute of the stay. The staff is wonderful and always very welcoming and helpful! Love the palm tree lined beach and facilities on the grounds. While the food is nothing spectacular it is always quite good....love the breakfast buffet and you've gotta try the guacamole!! Absolutely the best!... more

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5 of 5 stars
Taraespo   2 contributions
Chicago, IL
Feb 23, 2010 | Trip type: Couples
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We really enjoyed our stay at Riu Palace Mexico. We were a little hesitant about the "all inclusive" aspect and were very pleasantly surprised. The buffet was very good, a little better than the restaurants. We like the Krystal the best, by far! It was very nice not having to pay for anything all week! The buffet by the beach... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rabbit123456789   5 contributions
Barrie, Ontario
Feb 19, 2010 | Trip type: Family
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Thanks very much to my16 yr old daughter for finding this place as we were nervous to stay two weeks without a good bed and good food. The Palace Mexico provided a beautiful location. The rooms were very well laid out with a step down sitting area and a flat screen TV about 24" screen so we could watch the... more

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  • Riu Palace Mexico Hotel
  • Riu Palace Mexico Playa Del Carmen
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Address: Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4 | Playacar, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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