The Riu Playacar is steps away from a white-sand beach.
And a 15-minute taxi ride gets you to the bars, clubs and shops along Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue.The hotel mixes authentic looks – think Aztec-style wood carving and bright tropical colours – with international touches like Asian cooking.
As for pools, there’s one with a swim-up bar.The pool scene is made up of 3 pools, one with a swim-up bar.
Kids get their own shallower pool, too.
Around the hotel there’s a choice of 4 restaurants, with the main buffet place backed up by a grill place, and Asian and Italian à la cartes.
Plus, there’s a lounge bar, and a late-night disco at sister hotel ClubHotel Riu Tequila.