Riu Yucatan Playacar

, Playa Del Carmen
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Why we are going back
10 / 10
Jun 2011, Chilli

7 readers found this review helpful

Me and my Fiance went to mexico in JUne last year and fantasic time. The hotel was clean and fabulous to walk around and see such unusual wild life. I've seen such a beautiful beach in all my life and the sea is so inviting. The food was a little repeatative but we enjoyed... more

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Very Upsetting
3 / 10
Feb 2011, Elsa

4 readers found this review helpful

My Husband and myself went to the Riu Yucatan Playa Car in Mexico. We went out on Thomson on the 14thJanuary and should of returned on the 29thJanuary. My first inpression of the Hotel looked good,it was'nt untill we were walking down through the hotel gardens did we smell... more

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Not what you expect from Riu
6 / 10
Jan 2011, Olive

5 readers found this review helpful

Myself, husband and daughter (age 12) went here over the Christmas and New Year period of 2010. When we were picked up from the airport at Cancun we were given bottled water which was nice after a long journey. The rep (Wendy) gave a brief run down and we were whisked off... more

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bloody marvelous
9 / 10
Sep 2010, Dibz

5 readers found this review helpful

me and my hubby went here in June 2010 the weather was a bit hit n miss but were always hot but we knew about the weather so it didn't bother us the food wern't the best but we got by the staff were fantastic were the friendliest we have ever met especially Mr Cruz the... more

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our holiday
8 / 10
Oct 2008, gillykins

13 readers found this review helpful

went to the riu yucatan .a bit weary what the reviews said ,no worrys it was great,have some small dollars when you arrive,as the bell boys like a tip,hotel is lovely,the beach is to die for,yes there are sand bags which look like whales,but it does it job,if you get an... more

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great holiday
10 / 10
Oct 2008, bustervbrad

3 readers found this review helpful

just returned from 2 weeks in riu ycatan with my husband, this was out 1st long haul flight & flew with thomson from manchester. I wish we now had booked the premium seats even tho they were expensive its just that you go get that bit extra comfort & complimentary drinks,... more

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Flight with Thomson ok as plenty of...
7 / 10
Jun 2008, Mrs A BOOTH

Flight with Thomson ok as plenty of leg room, should have been warned to take food on the flight as we thought there would be plenty for a 10 1/2 hour flight ..never eaten so many pringles ......... worse on the way back ...... Arrival at the hotel was great .. no queues... more

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We stayed at the riu yucatan hotel...
10 / 10
Apr 2008, .. ....kel

We stayed at the riu yucatan hotel and it was fabulous!!The rooms were super clean and the white sand they had there is unbelievable. This is my second yr At yucatan. The beach was eroded by a hurrican but it is still one of the best beaches in mexico. The food there was... more

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We've just returned from a family...
7 / 10
Mar 2008, Mr A Pugh

2 readers found this review helpful

We've just returned from a family holiday and this hotel was partly booked on the basis of other people's comments on the net. Thomson flight; The aircraft was excellent. Loads of legroom for economy. The 8" LCD screen in the headrest kept all of my family entertained... more

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we must thank you for a very happy...
10 / 10
Jan 2008, Mrs C Smith

we must thank you for a very happy stay at your hotel, the staff, food, cleanliness of the rooms and the general hotel were superb. the gardens and grounds were a pleasure to walk through. We also enjoyed the shows, really very professional.
Thank you and congratulations on running a super hotel
Christine Smith and Susan Redford

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Visited the Rui Yucatan and had a...
9 / 10
Jan 2008, Mrs C Ward

Visited the Rui Yucatan and had a brilliant time; 6 of us went - youngest age was 14 (my daughter), oldest 45 (me). Beach was beautiful, clean and so near the hotel. Entertainment was ok but I felt finished a little too early, but for people with small children then... more

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We have just returned from a 2 week...
9 / 10
Sep 2007, Mr R Hoban

3 readers found this review helpful

We have just returned from a 2 week holiday at the Riu Tequila which was booked on-line with Thomson. We found that it was a good time of year for those who want a quieter experience and we were not disappointed. The staff are very helpful and generally cheerful, we were... more

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definitely not a 5 star (Maybe 3) from A TripAdvisor Member
a man with nice shorts and a good looking shirt was denied entrance to the buffet while a man with dirty bib overalls and a solid white t-shirt with the sleeves ripped off with armpit hair hanging out was allowed in, if that isn't enough if you want a drink on the overcrowded beach you had to walk nearly half a mile to get a very small watered down drink, the room service left us without toilet paper and dirty ice buckets, (They did make the bed) Having visited the Mayan Rivera and Cozumel on "Many Occasions" this place was the worst. e-mail... more
Whatta Dump! from Reenwad
Here I am, extremely excited to be going on vacation again to wonderfully warm Mexico. We left on January 30, 2003 and returned February 6, 2003. We had a group of twenty-one people on this trip. Here is my story: When we arrived to the RIU Yucatan on a Thursday at about 10am, it looked very nice. The lobby was huge and had nice decor. The check-in process went pretty smooth, which I was happy about since I wanted to get down to the beach ASAP! After getting our keys and "towel cards", we were directed to our room. On the way to our room we... more
Riu Yucatan, Jan 18 - 25, 2003 from A TripAdvisor Member
Vacation completed on January 25, 2003 That was the hardest line to write in this entire summary. For the week of January 18th through the 25th, my wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Riu Yucatan hotel. Although we are not seasoned travelers we definitely know quality when we see it, and we saw it. I will do the same as some previous people have and break the summary in to four categories. 2 thumbs up 1 thumb up 1 thumb down 2 thumbs down Background information: We were... more
Missing Riu Yucatan Already from A TripAdvisor Member
My husband and I and our best friends just returned from the Riu Yucatan in Playa Del Carmen on January 19, 2003. The hotel is fabulous, from the room to the service to the food to the entertainment! I could not think of one negative thing to say even if I tried! My only downer on the trip was the weather - a little cool and cloudy for Mexico - and obviously out of anyone's control! My recommendation is to stay at the Riu Yucatan, with or without kids, as it is very accomodating to both! We are returning next year with our kids to give... more
Awesome Getaway from A TripAdvisor Member
We did not to know what to expect. This was the first time we had traveled to Playa del Carmen. The service that was offered was the best we had ever had at any resort we had been to. We loved the entertainment, the food was top of the line. Our first night when we arrived til the last night, they were always willing to make you happy. I would highly recommend this place to everybody who is going to this area. I would say this is a top notch place.
Loved The Yucatan!! from A TripAdvisor Member
I went to Playa Del Carmen in the summer of 2002. I found the Yucatan to be most delightful. It is definately the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were very friendly and did everything to make sure you enjoyed your stay. Even when the shower ceiling fell in, they were quick to move us to a different room. I did object to having to sit at the same table every night but that meant we alwatys got our favourite waitress. The layout was fine and I enjoyed being in the middle of such beautiful scenery. The beach was fantastic, really... more
Great Stay At Yucatan from A TripAdvisor Member
Returned 1/9 after a weeks stay at RIU Yucatan and what turned out to be a wonderful vacation. Found the staff and services the most outstanding thing about Yucatan. Additionally, RIU Tequila and Playacar are within walking distance and their services, except for dinner were also available. Bar service at the three hotels varied with Playacar #1, Tequila 2 and Yucatan 3. Liquor quality and quantity was a major topic in other reviews for these hotels. In my opinion, unless you are an expert the difference in brand is not a factor. Most of the... more
Pleasently Surprised from A TripAdvisor Member
Took the family (wife and 2 teenage girls) down over the XMAS holiday 2002. Facilities =B+, food=B (Main resturant =B+ Steak Resturant=B, Fish Resturant C+), Staff=A++, Beach (Nude!- But there are sometings you just don't want to see)=B+, Pool= B+. What other place can you go to where ther are monkeys and Tucans in the trees outside your window . We all had a great time The only down side was the openess of the alcohol. There was no age restrictions (at least that I observed). PS: Don't look for any call brands on the Booze
Spotty Service from A TripAdvisor Member
My family, (wife, 3 children) and I just returned from a week at Riu Yucatan from 12/20 - 12/27/02. This is about our 7th trip to Mexico. We have stayed at the Riu Tequila, Iberostar Tucan, Carribean Village as well as at hotels in Cozumel, Cancun, and Peuto Vallarta before and knew what to expect. The beach as we knew was wonderful and the location is great. The beach has more depth than the beaches in Cancun and are much prettier. Seems to me to be less windy. Also much for topless here. Could go for long walks on the beach sans top if... more
His and hers guide to... from A TripAdvisor Member
This is a His and Hers review - mainly because we have different perspectives on what we want from a vacation. We visited the Riu Yucatan hotel in early December 2002. We are both in our 30's, no kids, and neither of us are real party animals! HIS: First, I should point out that this was my first package holiday since I was around 12 years old. My normal vacation involves backpacking, adventure, and never quite knowing where my bed will be that night! If I was the package holiday sort of person then I don't think I could... more
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  • Address: Paseo Xaman-Ha Manzana 3, Lote 1, Playacar 77710, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

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  • Beach
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