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About Riu Playacar
This hotel is located directly beside Playa del Carmen's wonderful sandy beach. A diverse selection of shopping areas featuring shops, cafés, bars and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity. The resort centre is about 3 km away.
The resort has a lift and features 396 non-smoking rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the resort include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The resort has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (no extra charge). Other services include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.
Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the garden view from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked.
Plenty of active recreation awaits guests in the pool area's 2 outdoorpools. No matter the weather, swimming is always a possible in the indoor pool. There is also a special swimming area just for kids. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. Parasols and comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. The resort offers a wide range of outdoor sports, including tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball and fishing. For a fee, guests can also enjoy golf. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as snorkelling and water aerobics. For a fee, guests can also enjoy windsurfing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, catamaraning, kayaking and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the resort include a gym, table tennis and callisthenics. Various wellness options are available at the complex, including a spa, a sauna, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme.
The dining area includes 3 restaurants and a bar. All-inclusive can be booked. For breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options (for dinner). Vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The resort also offers snacks. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. For guests, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
The resort accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Amenities at Riu Playacar
Facilities
Air conditioning
Bar(s)
Bicycle Hire
Car Park
Conference Room
Currency Exchange
Disability-friendly
Hairdresser
Hotel Safe
Kids Club
Laundry Service
Lifts
Newspaper kiosk
Nightclub
Playground
Restaurant(s)
Shops
Small supermarket
TV Room
Waterslide
Wifi
Hygiene
Contactless payment
Enhanced cleaning programme
Hand sanitiser
Health checks on staff
Housekeeping only upon request
Hygiene training for staff
Mandatory mask-wearing
Medical teleconsultation
Packaged meals
Protective equipment for employees
Protective equipment for guests
Protective hygiene screens
Protective masks for guests
Sanitiser dispenser
Social distancing regulations
Use of commercially available disinfectants
Meals
à la carte Dinner
All inclusive
Breakfast Buffet
Continental Breakfast
Drinks Included
Evening Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Sport/Entertainment
Aerobics
Banana Boat
Beach Volleyball
Bocce
Catamaran
Children's Entertainment
Children's Pool
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Diving
Entertainment Programme
Golf
Gym
Indoor Pool
Jacuzzi
Jet Skiing
Massage
Outdoor Pool(s)
Parasols
Sauna
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Surfing
Table Tennis
Tanning Studio/Solarium
Tennis
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Location

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Shopping opportunities
100 m
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