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Riu Palace Mexico is located in the exclusive Playacar resort area, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, just 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Its impressive architecture encompasses 434 deluxe guestrooms featuring unique amenities, such as Riu's renowned minibar and liquor dispenser.
The hotel offers an exquisite selection of à la carte restaurants and spectacular buffets, complemented by room service and 24-hour All Inclusive (snacks and beverages). Our exchange privileges programme allows access to all other sister properties in the Riu Resort complex.
The Riu Palace is the ideal choice for a superbly luxurious and relaxing holiday!

* Located on the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km / 1.9 miles from Playa del Carmen

* Within the Playacar resort, along with the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels

* 2-storey building

* Surrounded by 20,000 m2 / 24,000 sq. yards of lush gardens

Located on the beach

Complimentary sun loungers on the beach

200 m / 650 feet from Mexican Street

55 km / 34 miles from Cancun Int’l. Airport

Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners

Amenities

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

Unlimited meals and snacks

Domestic alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and house wine

Minibar alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages (restocked every second day)

In-room liquor dispenser beverages (restocked every second day)

Room service Continental breakfast (24-hour advance notice)

Lunches, snacks, and beverages at partner properties Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan, and Riu Tequila

Taxes and gratuities
Not included: Champagne, bottled wines, premium liquors

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

Snorkeling

Windsurfing

Catamarans

Kayaks (canoes)

Boogie boards

Use of two swimming pools/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
Not included: Snorkeling trips, scuba-diving courses and certification, fishing trips

Land sports

Tennis

Volleyball

Table tennis

Use of fitness center/sauna at resort and at partner property, Riu Yucatan.
Not included: Spa and beauty products, treatments, services; horse riding; golfing

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Overlooking the turquoise sea on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the Riu Palace is set within the exclusive Playacar complex, one kilometer (0.5 mile) from the 18-hole Playacar Golf Course.

Five acres of lush gardens with fountains contain two sparkling pools, one with a swim-up bar. Dining and drinks are provided beachside, poolside, in air-conditioned dining rooms, or on open-air terraces. Cuisine options include casual international buffets and specialty restaurants. Guests also receive lunch and beverage privileges at three partner resorts, a five-minute walk away.

Water sports, daily activities, nightly entertainment, and a kids club for ages 4–12 provide a well-rounded recreational program. Four blocks from the resort and dedicated only to Riu resort guests, Mexican Street offers a variety of shops and a privately operated spa (surcharges).

Swimming pool - outdoor
Swimming pool - children's
Sauna
Concierge services
Fitness equipment
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (limited hours)
Bar/lounge
Parking (free)
Internet access in public areas
Business services
Number of rooms: 3
Safe-deposit box - front desk
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Security guard
Number of floors: 3

Gift shops or newsstand
Medical assistance available
Beauty services
Currency exchange
Patio
Air-conditioned public areas
Wedding services
Coffee in lobby
Complimentary breakfast
Doorman/doorwoman
Elevator/lift
Internet access - wireless
Children's club
Multilingual staff
Poolside bar
Spa tub
Tour assistance

Rooms

Guest suites at Riu Palace Mexico are housed in two low-rise wings of the resort complex. All suites at this Playacar hotel have either a furnished balcony or patio with views of the gardens and fountains; some suites have partial-ocean views and private spa tubs.

Sitting areas are furnished with small sofas. Minibars and liquor dispensers are restocked every second day. Bathrooms have showers (may have tubs), bidets, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries.

All rooms offer flat-screen TVs with cable/satellite U.S. channels. Rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

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