Riu Palace Mexico

An introduction to Riu Palace Mexico

The Riu Palace Mexico is certainly easy on the eye. From the outside it looks like an aristocratic Mexican ranch - all terracotta-topped rooftops, splashing fountains and palatial courtyards.

Step through the curtain of palm trees that back the hotel and you'll come to the hotel's star turn, Playacar beach. Here you'll find kayaks and windsurfing boards pulled up along the shore as well as plenty of sunbeds for you to stretch out on.

Away from the beach, the swimming pool's something to write home about. There's a swim-up bar, a whirlpool bath and instead of the usual blue-tiled floor, the pool's adorned with a huge mosaic of a hibiscus flower. What's more the poolside terrace is a real suntrap.

On the activities front there's plenty to choose from. You can join in a game of volleyball, head to the gym or have a go at scuba-diving with an introductory lesson in the pool. Plus there are aerobics classes, tennis courts and watersports that run the gamut from body boarding to sailing, too.

Plus there's just as much choice when it comes to dining. There are two main restaurants here - one serving Italian cuisine, the other Mexican. And for dinner there's a whole host of speciality eateries to choose from - four theme restaurants including a Fusion food restaurant.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

33-inch seat pitch as standard – that's more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment

Upgrade to Premium Class and you'll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

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Riu Palace Mexico reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 19 reviews

What to expect

Room comfort
Location
Food
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Latest Thomson Reviews

Written on 01/03/2007, mimmack said...

When arriving at the hotel for our honeymoon we were absolutely chuffed to bits. The hotel is immaculate very clean staff fabulous. Food was out of this world especially in the Sir Edward. Booking for next year already. Can't wait to come back.... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5:

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Riu Palace Mexico details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools
Whirlpool
Swim-up pool bar
Sunbeds by the pool
Umbrellas by the pool
Pool/beach towels

Meals

Main restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
Italian beach restaurant serving continental buffet breakfast and lunch
"La Bodega" Brazilian restaurant for dinner
Fusion a la carte restaurant
"El Patio" Steakhouse
"Miyagi" Japanese restaurant
"La Traviata" Italian beach restaurant offering continental breakfast and lunch
All theme restaurants have two sittings and require reservations
3 bars
Small beach bar
Themed buffets three times a week
24 hour room service
Guests may use the bars and restaurants of the nearby Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila for lunch and snacks

All inclusive option

Full board, 24-hour snacks and drinks
24 hour room service
Selected alcoholic and soft drinks including minibar
Restrictions apply to food and drinks
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges – please see the A-Z Guide.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment for adults and children
Live music and pianist several times a week
Daily live music, shows or RIU evening programme
Entrance to "La Pinata" nightclub and drinks open every night at the Riu Tequila

Activities

Gym
Aerobics
Daily activities for both adults and children
2 floodlit tennis courts
Introductory scuba diving trial in the pool - 1 per person per stay
Non-motorised watersports include kayaks‚ windsurfing, catamarans, body boarding and sailing
Snorkelling equipment
Volleyball
Table tennis

Location

On Playacar's white sandy beach
Short walk or taxi ride into Playa del Carmen resort centre with 5th Avenue's shops, bars and restaurants

Transfers

About 1 hour

Room facilities

Junior suites with 2 double beds
Satellite TV
Telephone
Minibar with liquor dispenser, stocked regularly
Safety deposit box
Hairdryer
Alarm clock
Ceiling fan
Iron and ironing board
Air-conditioning
Balcony or terrace
Suites available
Rooms available with lounge area and sofa chairs
24 hour room service

No. of rooms

434

No. of lifts

Other facilities

Sauna
Whirlpool bath
Use of facilities at Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar, Riu Palace Riviera Maya and Riu Tequila excluding breakfast and evening meal
The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Motorised watersports including banana boats
Scuba diving
Souvenir shop
Internet access
Laundry service
Golf nearby
Spa treatments
Hairdresser

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Thomson resort service

Web codes

Quick web search code: PLA

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Playacar hotels and apartments

Our hotels and apartments in Playacar include Clubhotel Riu Tequila, Riu Lupita, Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan, Viva Wyndham Azteca and Viva Wyndham Maya.

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