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Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan

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Riviera Maya, Mexico

507 rooms in the hotel

507

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

5 restaurants at the hotel

5

Restaurants*

5 bars at the hotel

5

Bars*


Description

With downtown Playa del Carmen within walking distance, the Riu Yucatan is the perfect destination for vacationers looking to explore Mexican culture. Guests can relax by the pool during the day and discover Playa del Carmen's vibrant nightlife in the evening.


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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%

134
40
4
0
1

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
78%

Entertainment

10 / 10
42
9 / 10
22
8 / 10
49
7 / 10
20
6 / 10
14
5 / 10
13
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
3
Overall look
85%

Overall look

10 / 10
50
9 / 10
49
8 / 10
49
7 / 10
14
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
6
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Bar(s)
88%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
71
9 / 10
51
8 / 10
32
7 / 10
13
6 / 10
7
5 / 10
3
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Buffet(s)
88%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
66
9 / 10
50
8 / 10
40
7 / 10
12
6 / 10
8
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Room
76%

Room

10 / 10
33
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
51
7 / 10
32
6 / 10
16
5 / 10
14
4 / 10
5
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
1
Staff
91%

Staff

10 / 10
95
9 / 10
44
8 / 10
24
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
1
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
2
Pool(s)
82%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
47
9 / 10
40
8 / 10
43
7 / 10
22
6 / 10
15
5 / 10
6
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Beach
88%

Beach

10 / 10
86
9 / 10
43
8 / 10
29
7 / 10
8
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Cleanliness
92%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
97
9 / 10
49
8 / 10
26
7 / 10
1
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Restaurant(s)
81%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
47
9 / 10
35
8 / 10
45
7 / 10
20
6 / 10
13
5 / 10
7
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
3

Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the beautiful beach, wide and clean, free of rocks or seaweed. The staff is also frequently praised for their kindness, courtesy, and attentiveness. Furthermore, the overall cleanliness of the property and grounds is rated as excellent, and the buffet food is described as very good, varied, and of high quality. However, it is sometimes mentioned that the rooms could benefit from renovations, being perceived as somewhat outdated and occasionally lacking soundproofing.

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Reviews

Riad M.

Family travel, August 30, 2026
95%
Overall, a very pleasant stay in a clean, comfortable hotel offering excellent service, with plenty of choice in restaurants; my only real disappointment was the beach, which was unfortunately affected by seaweed and rather brown water during my stay.
Un séjour globalement très agréable dans un hôtel propre, confortable et offrant un excellent service, avec beaucoup de choix au niveau des restaurants; ma seule véritable déception aura été la plage, qui était malheureusement affectée par les algues et une eau plutôt marron durant mon séjour.

Overall, the hotel is very clean, the rooms are well air-conditioned, and the room service is excellent. The restaurants offer a wide variety of choices and are mostly air-conditioned. The value for money is also good. A few things to know before your arrival: Environmental tax: Upon arrival, expect an additional tax of 841 pesos for 4 people, in addition to state taxes. The beach: This is probably the only aspect that really disappointed me. During my stay, the water was rather brown, and there was a lot of seaweed on the beach. As a result, I spent most of my time around the pool rather than on the beach. Obviously, this can vary depending on the time of year and sea conditions. Restaurants: Plenty of choices, and generally air-conditioned. Note that the Margarita restaurant is outdoors around lunchtime. Dress code: For dinner, bring short-sleeved shirts. The dress code is quite specific, and I didn't always fully understand the logic behind the requirements, which seemed to vary from person to person. Regarding money and exchange rates: if you bring US or Canadian dollars, be careful with the exchange rates offered at the hotel's currency exchange offices. During my stay, I was offered approximately 14.87 pesos for 1 USD and 10.87 pesos for 1 CAD, which was a significant difference compared to a more favorable rate. In my opinion, paying directly with a credit card might be a better option, depending on your card's fees. In summary: a very nice, clean hotel with good service, comfortable rooms, and plenty of dining options. My main disappointment was the beach and the seaweed I encountered during my stay. Otherwise, I considered the experience very positive.

Dans l’ensemble, l’hôtel est très propre, les chambres sont bien climatisées et le service aux chambres est excellent. Les restaurants offrent beaucoup de choix et sont pour la plupart climatisés. Le rapport qualité-prix est également intéressant.

Quelques points à savoir avant votre arrivée :

Taxe environnementale : à l’arrivée, prévoyez une taxe supplémentaire de 841 pesos pour 4 personnes, en plus des taxes de l’État.
La plage : c’est probablement le seul aspect qui m’a vraiment déçu. Lors de mon séjour, l’eau était plutôt marron et il y avait beaucoup d’algues sur la plage. J’ai donc passé la majeure partie de mon séjour autour de la piscine plutôt qu’à la plage. Évidemment, cela peut varier selon la période et les conditions de la mer.
Restaurants : beaucoup de choix et généralement climatisés. À noter que le restaurant Margarita, vers midi, est en plein air.
Tenue vestimentaire : pour les soupers, prévoyez des chandails à manches courtes. Le code vestimentaire est assez particulier et je n’ai pas toujours très bien compris la logique des exigences, qui semblent différentes selon les personnes.
Argent et taux de change : si vous apportez des dollars américains ou canadiens, faites attention au taux de change offert dans les bureaux de change de l’hôtel. Lors de mon séjour, on m’offrait environ 14,87 pesos pour 1 USD et 10,87 pesos pour 1 CAD, ce qui représentait un écart important par rapport à un taux plus avantageux. À mon avis, payer directement avec une carte de crédit peut être une meilleure option, selon les frais de votre carte.

En résumé : très bel hôtel, propre, bon service, chambres confortables et beaucoup de choix pour les repas. Ma principale déception concerne la plage et les algues pendant mon séjour. Pour le reste, je considère que l’expérience a été très bonne.

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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
1/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Bruno C.

Family travel, August 30, 2026
90%
successful family vacation
Vacances en famille réussi

A group of 8 people with children had a wonderful stay. The food was delicious and there was plenty of choice. The grounds are very clean and well-maintained; the rooms are a bit dated but very clean. The staff were very friendly.

Groupe de 8 personnes avec des enfants très beau séjour.

Nourriture délicieuse et beaucoup de choix.
Le site est très propre et bien entretenu, les chambres sont un peu vieillot mais très propre. Le personnel très sympathique.

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

Lila Y.

Family travel, August 28, 2026
65%
Family trip
Voyage en famille

Unfortunately, the beaches were full of sea bream, but that wasn't their fault. We rented bikes and went to 5th Avenue, which was very pleasant. The staff was very friendly, and the restaurants were very good. The rooms were a bit dated, but acceptable. We often went to the Riu Tequila because we have access rights. Overall, a great family trip.

Malheureusement les plage étaient pleines de sarguesse mais ce n'est pas de leur faute. Nous avons loué des vélo et sommes allés à la 5e avenue, très agréable. Le personnel très gentil, les resto très bien. Les chambres désuètes mais c'est correct. Nous sommes souvent allé au riu Tequila car nous avons le droit d'accès. En gros super voyage en famille.

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Entertainment
5/10
Overall look
5/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
2/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
6/10
Beach
3/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
9/10

Lina aya M.

Friends travel, August 9, 2026
85%
that's cool
cetait cool

cool

cool

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

Jude P.

Family travel, August 7, 2026
90%
We are satisfied
Nous sommes satisfaits

We were unable to swim in the sea because there was a lot of seaweed.

Nous n’avions pas pu nous baigner dans la mer car il y avait beaucoup d’algues.

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
8/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
5/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

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