Riu Yucatan All-Inclusive, Playa del Carmen

WELL WHAT CAN I SAY OTHER THAN THIS RESORT IS FANTASTIC . ME AND MY WIFE BOTH 40 WENT TO THE YUCATAN IN APRIL 2004 . WE HAVE STAYED AT OTHER RESORTS IN THE DR CUBA ECT. BUT THE RIU RESORST ARE THE BEST.THE FOOD WAS GREAT ROOMS VERY NICE SERVICE EXCELLENT, NOW THE BEACH HARD TO FIND WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT JUST BEAUTIFUL.BEWARE LOTS LOTS OF TOPLESS WOMEN NO PROBLEM WITH US AS MY WIFE WAS TOPLESS ALL WEEK. ANYWAY HAVE BOOKED AGAIN FOR APRIL 2005 AT THE YUCATAN CANT WAIT.

This place was fab. It's the 1st time i've been all inclusive and was slightly dubious, but after our 1st meal i realised there was nothin to be worried about! I never ate the same thing twice, there was so much choice and it was presented really well. The location was perfect, it's right on the beach. The sea was gorgeous. it was so warm and part was cornered off from boats so that you could swim safely. There was so much to do. We hired a car for a few days and were able to go off and visit tourist attractions which is also a must. I'd definitely return here.

I went there last year it was the best trip of my life!..I'm just a teen and you would think I'd get bored and want to go to a different place this year. But I begged my parents to drag us back! The food was great! club was great! bars were great! service and resort in general was spectacular! I reccomend to everyone.

Beach was very nice, but very crowded. Get there early in order to get a chair. Food was OK, drinks were somewhat watered down, but plenty to go around. At night, there was entertainment which as decent and varied every night. No night time snacks though. If you ate at 6:30PM you would be somewhat hungry later. Many Europeans and some Americans.

We have traveled to many resorts in Mexico and found this area of Mexico to be the most beautiful. The beaches are magnificant and all of the resorts are only a few years old. Even the shops and restaurants are newly built. We visited this resort in April, 2002 and found lovely accomodations, plenty of food and a beautiful pool. The food was excellent and plentiful - so much variey at each meal. There were speciality foods being offered in addition to the buffets, beach parties and plenty of activities. All of the rooms are standard, nothing extra special, but large enough with a balcony and kept very clean. Request an additonal bed for a child. My only complaint, if any, was that because everything is all-inclusive, the liquor is not quality and the drinks are very watered down. If you drink a speciality brand, ie Absolute, Dewars etc., bring your own because you can`t even buy it at the bar! However, the drinks were plentiful we never had a problem getting a drink, the mini bar is stocked and there are absolutely no limitations on food or liquor. There were wine and beer taps everywhere. If anything, they feed you too much. The beach is absolutely beautiful! The entertainment was not great - shows put on by the activities directors, but if you stayed at the resort in the evenings, it was there. The staff was courteous and happy to serve. There are two additional restaurants - one for seafood and one steakhouse, but the buffet offers such a great variety. Long pants are necessary for the men at the dinner buffet. No other dress code is necessary. Many people from all nations were visiting when we were there and the beach is tops optional!

Hey I just wanted to say that i have been to the Riu Yucatan twice already and I can`t wait to go back again next summer. It is so beautiful down there. The service of the workers was outstanding and I have made alot of friends in this particular hotel. I wouldn`t want to go anywhere else but the Yucactan. We will be returning in June of 2003 again nad I can`t wait to see everyone again. The beaches were amamzing, the food was delicious and the pools were wonderful. I am so excited to come back again.

We have traveled to many resorts in Mexico and found this area of Mexico to be the most beautiful. The beaches are magnificant and all of the resorts are only a few years old. Even the shops and restaurants are newly built. We visited this resort in April, 2002 and found lovely accomodations, plenty of food and a beautiful pool. The food was excellent and plentiful - so much variey at each meal. There were speciality foods being offered in addition to the buffets, beach parties and plenty of activities. All of the rooms are standard, nothing extra special, but large enough with a balcony and kept very clean. Request an additonal bed for a child. My only complaint, if any, was that because everything is all-inclusive, the liquor is not quality and the drinks are very watered down. If you drink a speciality brand, ie Absolute, Dewars etc., bring your own because you can`t even buy it at the bar! However, the drinks were plentiful we never had a problem getting a drink, the mini bar is stocked and there are absolutely no limitations on food or liquor. There were wine and beer taps everywhere. If anything, they feed you too much. The beach is absolutely beautiful! The entertainment was not great - shows put on by the activities directors, but if you stayed at the resort in the evenings, it was there. The staff was courteous and happy to serve. There are two additional restaurants - one for seafood and one steakhouse, but the buffet offers such a great variety. Long pants are necessary for the men at the dinner buffet. No other dress code is necessary. Many people from all nations were visiting when we were there and the beach is tops optional!

Hey I just wanted to say that i have been to the Riu Yucatan twice already and I can`t wait to go back again next summer. It is so beautiful down there. The service of the workers was outstanding and I have made alot of friends in this particular hotel. I wouldn`t want to go anywhere else but the Yucactan. We will be returning in June of 2003 again nad I can`t wait to see everyone again. The beaches were amamzing, the food was delicious and the pools were wonderful. I am so excited to come back again.