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Playa del Carmen

Riu Yucatan

54 minutes from airport
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All Inclusive
Top Strengths
On-Site COVID-19 Testing
Beach Quality
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Interactive / Social
Resort Profile

Part of a massive six-resort complex on an excellent stretch of beach in the upscale Playacar neighborhood just south of Playa del Carmen, the Riu Yucatan caters well to singles and couples. The three other sections of the greater resort complex that are directly on the beach are the Riu Palace Riviera Maya (A2), the Riu Palace Mexico (Baa1), and the Riu Playacar (Baa1). The Riu Palace Mexico and the Riu Palace Riviera Maya are the most upscale and have the best drinks, but rates among these four beachfront sections are usually very comparable; if anything, the Yucatan and Playacar sections usually have slightly lower rates. The Lupita (B2) and Tequila (Ba2) sections aren’t directly on the beach, which is predominantly why they have lower Overall Beach Resort Ratings; logically, they’re also the two most economical of the six sections. The food at the Yucatan is just so-so, which is the case at all six sections, and on-site dining variety is below average for an all-inclusive (just three a la carte restaurants supplement the buffet); but the property offers an impeccable, very wide white-sand beach, contemporary (if basic) rooms with liquor dispensers, 24-hour room service, a spa with hot stone massages and mud body wraps (among other treatments), an 18-hole golf course right across the street, a solid fitness center, and a pool area with a lively swim-up bar and in-water loungers. Activities at the greater complex include excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, sailing, kayaking, tennis, jet skiing, and more.

Guests returning to the U.S. can take the COVID-19 antigen test on-site. There is no additional cost for all adults and children. This service is available at all Riu resorts in Mexico (except Riu Plaza Guadalajara), Jamaica, Aruba, and Punta Cana and is provided by an accredited medical testing lab that complies with the requirements of the CDC. Test results are received within 72 hours prior to departure, as required by the CDC. In the event of a positive test, Riu Hotels will provide an extension of up to 10 days at no cost.

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Relative Value Analysis
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FAIR VALUE
Resort Scorecard
The Resort Scorecard shows the scores of the factors that drive the resort's Overall Beach Resort Rating, Tripfind's beach resort-specific overall quality score. The Star Rating uses the standard 1-5 star scale and the five attribute scores below it use a 12-notch rating scale, from A++ to F.
Factor
Score
Star Rating
3.5
Beach Quality
A+
Room Quality
B-
On-Site Dining Quality
C
Service Quality
B-
Pool Quality
B+
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