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Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Riu Palace Riviera Maya Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars

Riviera Maya, Mexico

460 rooms in the hotel

460

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

8 restaurants at the hotel

8

Restaurants*

4 bars at the hotel

4

Bars*


Description

• Newly renovated property offering redesigned rooms, pool, and restaurants • Upgraded children's section with a larger pool, new slides, and a RiuLand park • Renovated wellness center and new RiuFit section for vacationers looking to stay fit during their holiday Surrounded by an oasis of lush gardens and a spectacular beach, the newly renovated Riu Palace Riviera Maya offers a dream vacation on the Yucatan Peninsula. The property boasts a wide range of activities and amenities to entertain vacationers of all ages. Children can enjoy the kids' playground, the pool, and the fun activities at RiuLand, while their parents can try complimentary non-motorized water sports such as an introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, paddleboarding, or snorkeling. In addition, travelers can choose from several restaurants offering a variety of fine cuisines, including Italian, Japanese, and Mexican dishes, as well as sip tropical cocktails at the poolside bar.

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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

50
4
0
0
0

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
78%

Entertainment

10 / 10
15
9 / 10
8
8 / 10
9
7 / 10
9
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Overall look
97%

Overall look

10 / 10
43
9 / 10
6
8 / 10
4
7 / 10
1
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
93%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
36
9 / 10
10
8 / 10
4
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Buffet(s)
93%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
37
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
6
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Room
95%

Room

10 / 10
38
9 / 10
10
8 / 10
4
7 / 10
1
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Staff
99%

Staff

10 / 10
47
9 / 10
6
8 / 10
1
7 / 10
0
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
93%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
31
9 / 10
13
8 / 10
6
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Beach
91%

Beach

10 / 10
34
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
9
7 / 10
3
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
98%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
48
9 / 10
5
8 / 10
0
7 / 10
0
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Restaurant(s)
94%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
38
9 / 10
8
8 / 10
4
7 / 10
1
6 / 10
0
5 / 10
0
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0

Résumé des avis

Guests overwhelmingly praise the excellent staff, whose dedication and impeccable service are highly appreciated. The hotel's spotless cleanliness and facilities are also a recurring highlight. Furthermore, the food is frequently described as excellent and varied, both at the buffets and in the à la carte restaurants, and the beach is considered beautiful and well-maintained. However, the quality of the shows and entertainment is sometimes deemed average. Additionally, the presence of seaweed on the beach or in the sea is occasionally mentioned.

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Reviews

Josee T.

Spouse travel, June 8, 2026
85%
Holidays for my birthday: May 30th to June 6th, 2026
Vacances pour ma fête 30 mai au 6 juin 2026

We loved the hotel; it was very clean in all the common areas, and the rooms were very comfortable. The service was worthy of a palace. We opted for the Elite Club for the quieter areas, such as the restaurants and the adults-only pool. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the private access. The sea was invaded by sargassum seaweed, so we couldn't swim all week. It's very sad to see that we bear a large responsibility for this change on our planet. Overall, the hotel is superb; we had a wonderful stay and I highly recommend it.

Nous avons aimés l’hôtel très propre dans tout les espaces communs et le chambre sont très confortable, le service est digne d’un palace, nous avons pris le élite club pour les espaces tranquilles comme les restaurants le piscine adultes seulement un peu dispendieux mais ça veut la peine pour avoir des accès privé
La mer a été envahi pas les sargasses nous avons pas peu nous baigner de la semaine, très triste à voir que nous avons une grande responsabilité à ce changement sur notre planète
En gros l’hôtel est superbe très beau séjour je recommande

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
9/10
Staff
9/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

Isabelle G.

Spouse travel, June 3, 2026
90%
The staff were very attentive
Personnel au petit soin

The pools are too small and too hot in a context where the beach is inaccessible due to sargassum seaweed.

Les piscines sont trop petites et trop chaudes dans un contexte où la plage n'est pas accessible avec les sargasses.

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
6/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Gilles G.

Spouse travel, May 6, 2026
100%
incredible dream vacation
incroyable vacances de rêve

Everything was perfect, we'll definitely go back!

tout tout étaient parfais nous y retourneront woh

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Julie M.

Friends travel, December 9, 2025
100%
Very nice hotel
Très bel hôtel

There were five of us, and we all loved this hotel. Located in Playacar, we walked a lot outside the hotel and felt safe. There's a small market not too far away. If you can walk further, you can leave Playacar and go to the famous 5th Avenue with its many shops; otherwise, a taxi isn't too expensive. As for the hotel itself, we all agree it was perfect. Spotlessly clean, everything was delicious, not too much entertainment or loud music (which we like), shows every night, and a beautiful beach. During our stay, there was no sargassum seaweed. Unfortunately, this hotel comes with a price tag that we can't afford at any time of year. We're lucky to be able to travel during the off-season; otherwise, it's far too expensive for us. It's a shame because we would definitely go back!

Nous étions 5 et nous avons tous adoré cet hôtel. Situé dans Playacar, nous avons beaucoup marché à l'extérieur de l'hôtel en se sentant en sécurité. Il y a un petit bazar pas trop loin. Si vous pouvez marcher plus longtemps, vous pouvez sortir de Playacar et vous rendre sur la fameuse 5ième avenue avec ses nombreux magasins.. sinon le taxi ne coûte pas trop cher.
Tant qu'à l'hôtel, nous sommes unanime que c'était parfait. Excessivement propre, tout était délicieux, pas trop d'animation et de musique forte (Nous on aime ça comme ça), des spectacles tous les soirs et belle plage. Dans la période où nous avons été il n'y avait pas de sargasse. Cet hôtel vient malheureusement avec un prix que nous ne pouvons pas payer à n'importe quel moment de l'année. Nous avons la chance de pouvoir voyager en saison basse, sinon il est hors de prix pour nous. Dommage car nous y retournerions !

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Dave C.

Spouse travel, November 9, 2025
90%
Good hotel, but for the same price there are better options!
Bonne hotel mais pour le meme prix il y a mieux !

Glad we tried it, but it wasn't a favorite! The Riu Palace Costa Mujeres is much better!

Content de l’avoir essayé mais pour nous ce n’est pas un coup de coeur! Le riu palace costa mujeres est beaucoup mieux!

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
9/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
9/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
N/A

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