Riu Playacar
Avenida Xaman-Ha, Manzana 6, Lote 6, Condominio Playacar
77710 - Playa del Carmen - 52(984)8772300 Fax: 52 (984) 87 72310
E-Mail: hotel.playacar@riu.com
Location/General information
The Riu Playacar is a charming and colourful Caribbean style resort, located opposite a lovely white sandy beach surrounded by lush tropical gardens, just 15 minutes from the heart of Playa del Carmen. This property features 386 spacious guestrooms with a full range of amenities including a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Our guests enjoy a full range of sports and entertainment activities, such as Riu's famous theme shows, not to mention the superb international buffet and superb restaurants, as well as the assortment of facilities available at our sister properties within the Riu Resort complex. With its relaxing atmosphere, Riu Playacar is the perfect holiday choice for families, singles or couples.
- Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km / 1.9 miles from Playa del Carmen
- In the Playacar resort area, along with the Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Yucatan and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels
- Main building and 2-storey bungalow complex
- Located on the beach
- Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
- Surrounded by 16,000 m2/19,000 sq. yards of lush gardens
- Mexican Street, next to Riu Yucatan
- 100 m/325 ft. from various shops
- 55 km/34 miles from Cancun Int’l. Airport
- Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
The Hotel offers
- "El Porche" restaurant with terrace
- "Jade" Asian restaurant
- "Turquesa" poolside restaurant
- Lobby bar
- "La Cumbia" lounge bar
- "Las Olas" poolside bar/swim-up bar
- Two swimming pools (495 sq metres each)
- Children’s swimming pool (20 sq metres)
- Complimentary jacuzzi
- Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
- Sun terrace
- Children’s playground
- Boutique/kiosk
- Internet room (additional charge)
- Wireless LAN zone (additional charge)
Under Mexican legislation smoking is not permitted in the public areas of the hotel except in specifically designated areas
At the Mexican Street:
- "Renova Spa": beauty treatments, massages and hairdresser (additional charge); complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi
- Use of the gym, jacuzzi and sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym.
- Jeweller's, photo studio and lab, variety of shops
Accommodations
- 386 guestrooms
- Bathroom with shower
- Hairdryer
- 110 V
- Telephone
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Liquor dispenser
- Satellite TV
- Radio alarm clock
- In-room safe
- Balcony or terrace
- Guestrooms with inter-connecting door available
Junior suites with:
- Bathroom with bathtub
- Living-room area
- Dressing room
Gastronomy
All Inclusive 24 hours
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
- Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
- Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
- Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks
Dinner ("El Porche" restaurant):
- Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
- Special evenings: theme buffet (twice a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
- Mexican cuisine (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
- Grill and steakhouse (à la carte)
- Asian cuisine (buffet)
Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila hotels
Beverages:
- Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
- Access to all bars in the hotels Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila
- Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
Sports/Entertainment
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
- Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball
- 2 floodlit hard surface tennis courts
- Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body boarding and snorkelling equipment
Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
- Complimentary entrance to "La Piñata" night club and drinks (Riu Tequila, open every night)
Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
- Assorted water sports available
- 18-hole golf course
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
- Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
- Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
- Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks
Dinner ("El Porche" restaurant):
- Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
- Special evenings: theme buffet (twice a week)
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
- Mexican cuisine (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
- Grill and steakhouse (à la carte)
- Asian cuisine (buffet)
Formal dress is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen)
Snacks 24 hours a day
For additional lunch and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila hotels
Beverages:
- Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
- Access to all bars in the hotels Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila
- Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
Sports and activities:
- Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball
- 2 floodlit hard surface tennis courts
- Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body boarding and snorkelling equipment
Entertainment:
- Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
- Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
- Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
- Complimentary entrance to "La Piñata" night club and drinks (Riu Tequila, open every night)
All accommodations, taxes and gratuities
All hotel guests are required to wear an "all inclusive" wristband for identification purposes