Riu Yucatan
Avenida Xaman-ha, Manzana 3, Lote 1, Condominio Playacar
77710 - Playa del Carmen - 52 (984) 877 2050 Fax: 52 (984) 877 2051
E-Mail: hotel.yucatan@riu.com
Location/General information
This beachfront resort is located in the Playacar resort complex adjacent to a championship golf course and just a 10-minute walk from Playa del Carmen’s main streets. 507 deluxe, colourfully decorated guestrooms in a Mexican hacienda building style offer a variety of amenities, including a mini-bar and a liquor dispenser. Riu Yucatan offers tantalizing and varied buffets and on the spot cooking stations. Delightful theme nights will satisfy your taste for Mexican and International cuisine, along with the extensive entertainment options available all over the Riu Resort complex.
- Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km/ 1.9 miles from Playa del Carmen
- In Playacar’s resort area, along with the Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Playacar and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels
- Main building and 2-storey buildings
- Mexican "Hacienda" style architecture
- Surrounded by 40,000 m2/44,000 sq. yards of lush gardens
- On the beachfront
- Complimentary sun loungers on the beach
- Next to the Mexican Street
- 800 m/2,650 ft. from various shops
- 55 km/34 miles from Cancun Int’l. Airport
- Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners
The Hotel offers
- "La Hacienda" restaurant with terrace
- "Shanghai" Asian restaurant
- "La Margarita" poolside restaurant
- "La Cantina" lobby bar
- "Mezcal" pavilion bar
- "Tequila" pavilion bar
- "El Templo" lounge
- "Tulum" and "Cozumel" swim-up bars
- 2 swimming pools (450/450 sq metres), one with adjoining jacuzzi
- Children's swimming pool (12 sq metres)
- Two complimentary jacuzzis
- Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
- Sun terrace
- Mini-club and children’s playground
- Boutique and gift shop
- 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
- 507 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
Suites with:
- Bathroom with bathtub and bidet
- Adjoining living room
Gastronomy
All Inclusive 24 hours
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
- Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations
- Continental breakfast/snacks
Lunch:
- Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks
Dinner ("La Hacienda" 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 restaurant (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 in the Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila hotels
Beverages:
- Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
- Access to all bars in the Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila hotels
- Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
Sports/Entertainment
All Inclusive features
Sports and activities:
- 3 floodlit hard surface tennis courts
- Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball
- Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body board 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 (at 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/snacks
Lunch:
- Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks
Dinner ("La Hacienda" 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 restaurant (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 Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila hotels
Beverages:
- Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day
- Access to all bars in the hotels Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila
- Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
In-room safe
Sports and activities:
- 3 floodlit hard surface tennis courts
- Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball
- Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body board 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 (at Riu Tequila, open every night)
All accommodations, taxes and gratuities
All hotel guests are required to wear an "all inclusive" wristband for identification purposes