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Riu Palace Mexico

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#22 of 158 hotels in Playa del Carmen
  • Address
    Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4
    Playa del Carmen 77710
    Mexico
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 929 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 586 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 584 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 584 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 587 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 209 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 643 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 643 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 643 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 643 reviews Families with young children
    • 10% based on 643 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Riu Palace Mexico

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3 of 5 stars
Raleigh, NC
Jul 16, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I want to be very fair with this reveiw. First, this place by far is one of the most appealing places I have seen. Scenery for days. Everything you see on their website as far their photos is just the same in person. But the SERVICE and FOOD is not 5 star quality! I read all the great reviews before... more

5 of 5 stars
Lincoln
Jul 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Riu Palace five years ago for our honeymoon. Nothing could have made that vacation any better. We have carried the fondest memories ever since and have been looking to return since that day. Once we knew that we would be returning to Mexico there was only ever one place we would stay. People say that you... more

5 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
Jul 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Awesome hotel, this was our 2nd time there. The service was the BEST of any hotel I've EVER stayed in. The food was GREAT, pools and beach were awesome. The accomodations were very good and roomy. A/C was fine and the grounds were immaculate. My only complaint was restaurant reservations. You have to get up early to get a number... more

Jul 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We just got back from Riu Palace Mexico and we took 24 of our family and friends for our 50 th wedding anniversary. It was excellent, in check in, room service, pools, beaches, restaurants, every part of our trip was excellent. Transfer from airport and everything went extremely well. They could not do enough for our group. The bars and... more

5 of 5 stars
washington dc
Jul 9, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Riu palace was absolutely amazing! We went for my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary. There were 24 of us and we all loved it. The food was decent. The buffet (don julian) was the best by far, but it's worth trying the other restaurants. Room service is nice, but typical not the best food. The beach and pool were lovely. The... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington, Michigan
Jul 7, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I have to be honest, I was skeptical about vacationing in Mexico, let alone an all inclusive resort vacation (all inclusive makes me think of young students on spring break). The crowd was not all young or all older but a good mix of all ages. I was impressed with the grounds and aesthetics of the hotel. I was also... more

Jul 7, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Our family was celebrating our Grandparents 50th Anniversary. They were taking us all on vacation. We were all so excited...until two days before we were supposed to leave we got a call from the travel agent saying that they had a group in the hotel we were supposed to stay at (Grand Princess Sunset) and they were very unhappy and... more

Jul 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This was my first trip to Playa and to the Riu Palace Mexico. It was absolutely incredible. The service was spectacular and the staff, waiters, waitresses, entertainment staff, bartenders, etc were the greatest!! The food was excellent and the dining room at Don Julian's is beautiful. We enjoyed everything about this resort. The waiters are personable and super friendly. I... more

4 of 5 stars
Sportcity
Jul 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Riu Palace Mexico is a solid 4 star resort. Great service, food, and location are it's strong points. The room was comfortable, but the beds are too firm; and the bathroom was small. As a family of 3 with a college bound son, we loved this place, and will return. more

1 of 5 stars
Illinois
Jul 1, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I would like to express my sincere disappointment in our overall vacation experience including the level of service, accommodations, and general staff issues. We arrived (myself and one other person) to the resort on Monday evening, June 23rd. We chose this resort because our friends were getting married on June 26th at the RIU Palace Mexico, and we were told... more

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Avenida Xaman-Ha Manzana 3 Lote 4, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico