Hotel Riu Playacar - All Inclusive

“The perfect Holiday – Thank You, Riu Playacar! ⭐”

We have just returned from an incredible 11-night stay at Riu Playacar, and we honestly couldn’t have had a better time. When you walk into the hotel, you’re greeted by an airy open reception area with a backdrop of palm trees and a feature pool that immediately gives you that tropical holiday fee… more

We have just returned from an incredible 11-night stay at Riu Playacar, and we honestly couldn’t have had a better time. When you walk into the hotel, you’re greeted by an airy open reception area with a backdrop of palm trees and a feature pool that immediately gives you that tropical holiday feeling. The hotel itself is well kept. Everywhere is constantly being cleaned and maintained, from the reception and restaurants to the pool areas, decking, pathways and gardens. The grounds are beautifully pruned, with lush green lawns and palm trees with an array of wildlife basking and foraging about. The housekeeping team were friendly and thorough. Our room was cleaned to an exceptional standard every single day, and we loved returning each afternoon to find a different towel animal waiting on the bed. A thoughtful touch that always made us smile. With temperatures around 32°C every day, the air conditioned rooms and ceiling fan made returning to the room incredibly comfortable inclusive of a drinks fridge and mini bar to enjoy to your leisure alongside a tv with all access channels. The three pools each have their own atmosphere, meaning there’s something for everyone. Whether you want a relaxing chill swim, to enjoy the swim-up bar, or join in with pool games and activities, there’s always somewhere to suit your mood. The direct access to the beach is fantastic too, with plentiful sun loungers if you want a quieter break away from the pool areas. There are water sports available such as kayaking. I highly recommended to do this in the mornings to get out and look into the turquoise waters where you can even do a bit of fish spotting if you sit still. Parasailing and jet skiing are also available however this is at additional cost. There are also outdoor showers available for when you want to rinse off after a swim in the warm ocean waters. The food and drink options throughout the hotels were vast. With several restaurants to choose from, there was always plenty of variety, and every meal was enjoyable. Breakfast and lunch are both full buffet styles and while a buffet is also available each dinner time, you would want to try the fine dining restaurant options in the evening. There’s an array of different fine dining cuisines to choose from with Mexican, Asian, Italian and the classic steakhouse. Every server we encountered was warm, attentive and incredibly hardworking and professional, always making us feel welcome. The bartenders were equally hardworking and fantastic, happy to make any drink you could come up with, and it was a lovely treat to have drinks and water brought directly to us while relaxing around the pool or on the beach too. The entertainment at Riu Playacar is on another level. There is always something happening. Daytime, the team put on a display/show for the guests each lunchtime and additionally host beach volleyball and games, bingo to parties and competitions, with prizes adding to the fun all throughout the day. The kids entertainment looked fun and collaborative with all little hands getting stuck in. There is a small child pool with a waterfall as well as RuiLand for kids entertainment. I don’t have kids myself but witnessed the team engaging in action throughout the day with treasure hunts, dancing, piñata smashing and painting. The evening entertainment was outstanding, with something different every night. During our stay we enjoyed a night of karaoke, Mexican Night with an incredible mariachi band, Mayan cultural performances, Queen, ABBA and Michael Jackson tribute shows, along with many other fantastic performances. The weekly Neon Party and White Party at the nearby Riu Tequila were also brilliant and definitely worth attending, so pack outfits for these as they do put on a spectacular must see show! I would especially like to recognise some members of the team who genuinely made our holiday unforgettable. The charming Felix on the RuiFun team is absolutely exceptional. He is full of energy, constantly smiling, hilarious and has an incredible ability to get everyone involved. He has such a positive presence that he completely transforms the atmosphere whenever he is around. Whether he was hosting the hotel Mayan Tour (which I highly recommend for a really cool and interesting short tour around the grounds, accompanied with a small history lesson on how the Mayan people lived), bingo, daytime games, the foam party or the evening entertainment, his enthusiasm never dropped for a second. His passion for entertaining people is obvious, and he played a huge part in making every day exciting and memorable. Bernie (“Sexy Bernie”) from the RiuFit team is an absolute gem. His enthusiasm, positivity and sense of humour are infectious. Whether it’s morning stretching and yoga, dance or AquaFit in the pool, I recommend you give it all a try and you will see yourself back the following day. He always encourages everyone to join in and made every session enjoyable, regardless of your fitness level. He creates such a welcoming atmosphere that you can’t help but smile, and his energy really adds to the experience These are just singular members from each team however collectively they are a fantastic bunch of people who are incredibly friendly, sincere, hard working, committed and genuinely love and have fun in all they do. Claudia the team manager has an amazing team under her and she manages her duties to the tee and seamlessly. A big thank you, you are all noticed and appreciated for all you do to keep smiles and laughter on peoples faces everyday <3 Finally, thank you to every single member of staff at Riu Playacar. From reception, housekeeping, gardeners and maintenance teams to the servers, bartenders, chefs, everyone works incredibly hard to make guests feel comfortable and welcome. Their friendliness, professionalism and genuine care shine through in everything they do. We made memories and met people that will stay with us for a lifetime, and without hesitation we would return to Riu Playacar again. If you’re looking for a beautiful beachfront resort with outstanding staff, lovely food, endless activities and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home from day one, I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

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“Beautiful vacation spot”

Had a wonderful time! Beautiful facilities, delicious food and drinks, and the events staff were wonderful- especially Felix!

“Good rooms and buffets but underwhelming beach”

Good and clean resort. Employees were friendly and polite. This resort has an excellent breakfast buffet with plenty of options to choose from. The lunch buffet was average and the pool side lunch option (hotdogs, burgers, chips and cheese) was below average. The nightly dinner buffet was excellen… more

Good and clean resort. Employees were friendly and polite. This resort has an excellent breakfast buffet with plenty of options to choose from. The lunch buffet was average and the pool side lunch option (hotdogs, burgers, chips and cheese) was below average. The nightly dinner buffet was excellent and offered plenty of options to choose from. The speciality restaurants were disappointing overall with the Italian restaurant being the best option among the speciality restaurants. The pool area was good but the beach was invaded with seaweed. The nightly entertainment was awful.

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