Large beach area and plenty of seating on the beach. Short walk along the beach to 5th avenue. Playa del Carmen is a gated community so it is very safe. The food was fantastic for an all-inclusive resort. As others have mentioned, email the resort to book the a la carte restaurants in advance as they have very limited seating.... More

This place Rocks! My wife and I had never experienced a Riu and now we are big fans. The atmosphere was superb. The grounds are meticulously taken care of ( always cleaning/painting etc.) The meals could not have been better. We love to try different items and everything that I tasted was excellent at the buffets. Very fresh and warm... More

this was our third visit to this hotel, and again it did not disappoint. the food was even better, but the service was fantastic, the room was excellent, but the staff were outstanding allways a smile and so gracious. We will definately return

Stayed here June 2011 for 5 days with my husband . Arrival was quick no issues at check in room was immaculate marble floors and bathroom large king size bed with a sunk in living room. HUGE BALCONY facing the center of the resort with all it's amazing scenery. Large resort with acceptional service the bartenders all remember your name... More

I've been a trip advisor member for awhile but just wrote a review for a separate vacation and thought I would keep going. My wife and I went with another couple to this resort based largely on trip advisor reviews. Really liked the place and had a good time. The grounds are immaculate and they are out cleaning the place... More

There is too much to say about this resort. My bf and I traveled here from May 10th-17th and enjoyed every min of it! Staff truly deserve all the tips you can afford, every corner you turn, someone is there maintaining the grounds so it always looks it's best, food was spectacular, beach/pool nothing short of amazing, service was exceptional,... More

In here one week and we had a great time! nice pools, nice development nice rooms!

Just got back from a week stay at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, everything great you read about this hotel is accurate. First let me start by saying my girlfriend and I are mid 30's, American, and are actually interesting people :) I say this because it seems like most of the reviews I read are from Europeans, which is... More

This was our fourth trip to riveria maya and the Best! This resort is very elegant with rich cherry wood and marble floors, and if you love chandliers you will be in heaven. Its breathtakin! The food was always very good we ate mostly at buffet because it always had great food. They had alot of really good shrimp which... More