Riu Tequila - Cancun Mexico

  • 4.5 star
  • Mexico
  • Cancun
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
  • In-Room Liquor Bottle Dispenser
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
  • Introductory Scuba Lesson
  • Gym/Fitness Center
  • Supervised Children's Program(s)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

About Riu Tequila

Please note: Riu Tequila will be closed for renovations from April 2nd, 2018 until June 30, 2018.

Surrounded by a lush tropical palm tree garden, the Riu Tequila offers everything, from live entertainment to an array of sports and entertainment options, and is located less than 2 miles from Playa del Carmen. Families, couples and friends looking for a relaxing yet affordable all-inclusive escape to the Riviera Maya will find their ideal vacation here. The hotel offers an abundance of land and water activities, special facilities for children, a variety of dining choices and 664 guestrooms with a full range of amenities including a mini-bar and RIU's signature in-room liquor dispensers. RIU's Mexican Street entertainment and shopping area offers hours of fun for the entire family plus the full-service Renova Spa. The resort is located approximately half a mile from the beach where beach loungers and water sports are complimentary for Riu Tequila guests. A complimentary beach shuttle is available throughout the day.

As a guest of the Riu Tequila, you may take advantage of RIU's exchange privileges and enjoy the facilities, restaurants (lunch only), bars, shows and entertainment at the Riu Playacar, Riu Lupita and Riu Yucatan properties within the complex. With RiuLand, kids ages 4-7 and 8-12 enjoy age-specific entertainment daily, promoting fun learning through outdoor physical activities including group games and sports, cultural games and swimming pool recreation. Just a short cab ride away, you will find the charming and eclectic town of Playa del Carmen. Explore the shops on the famous Fifth Avenue, experience the nightlife, or catch a ferry for a day trip to Cozumel from this lively town that is the true hub of the Mayan corridor.
Please Note: RIU does not allow guests exchange privileges for dinner.

Rooms

Two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser and private balcony or terrace.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 2 Children

Junior Suite All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 2 Children

Two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser and private balcony or terrace.

  • Bidet
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Liquor Dispenser
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Satellite Flatscreen TV
  • Shower
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub
  • Two Double Beds
  • Wireless Internet Access

Standard Room All Inclusive

Max Guests:
3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 2 Children

Two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser, electronic in-room safe and a private balcony or terrace.

  • Bidet
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Liquor Dispenser
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Satellite Flatscreen TV
  • Shower
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tub
  • Two Double Beds
  • Wireless Internet Access

Services

  • 2 Pool(s)
  • Swim-Up Bar(s)
  • Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Spa
  • Tour Desk
  • On-Property Shuttle
  • ATM Machine
  • Medical Services Available
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
  • Group/Meeting Facilities
  • Gift Shop(s)
  • Wedding Services
The Riu Tequila is a full-service all-inclusive hotel featuring a wide variety of on-site and in-complex facilities and amenities for all ages. Guests have access to a palm shaded white-sand beach, just 833 yards away, with beach club and full service beach facilities and complimentary shuttle service. Hotel amenities include two swimming pools, a swim-up bar, four restaurants, three bars, the supervised RiuLand children's club, Renova spa and gym at the Mexican Street and one floodlit hard surface tennis court. Riu Tequila's 'La Pinata' night club is a favorite haunt for Riu's adult guests throughout the complex for late night fun and dancing.

Great Exchange Privileges!
As a guest of the Riu Tequila you may take advantage of Riu's exchange privileges and enjoy the facilities, restaurants (lunch only), bars, shows & entertainment at the Riu Playacar, Riu Lupita and Riu Yucatan adjacent to the resort. Please note that Riu does not allow guests exchange privileges for dinner.

Mexican Street
Directly adjacent to sister hotel, Riu Playacar, is the charming 'Mexican Street'. A concept that is unique to Riu Resorts, the Mexican Street is a central hub of the sprawling Riu complex, designed to resemble a small Mexican village and offering a range of services, retail offerings and more! At the Mexican Street you will find:
-Renova Spa: Beauty treatments, massages and hairdresser
-Complimentary gym
-Jewelry store
-Photo studio & lab
-Internet lounge
-Variety of other shops selling local crafts

Main Building Facilities
-Jalisco restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section
-Lobby bar
-Boutique/kiosk

Additional Facilities
-Two swimming pools withartificial beach (one withswim-up bar)
-Children’s swimming pool
-Jacuzzi tub
-Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool areas
-Sun terrace
-RiuLand kids club
-Children's playground
-La Pinata night club
-Sports bar
-Beach Club snack bar/restaurant located on the beach
-Water sports center at Riu Yucatan
-Complimentary beach shuttle

Stay Connected
Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fii access in public areas of the resort. Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms at an additional cost.

Bars & Restaurants

  • 4 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars/Lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Nightly Entertainment
The Riu Tequila Resort offers casual buffet-style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a wide choice of indoor, air-conditioned or outdoor terrace dining. Elaborate buffets with show cooking stations offer a wide variety of choices suitable for the whole family. International a la carte dining venues are available for dinner. Outdoor bars offer snacks throughout the da (including buffet and 'on-the-spot' cooking stations at the Beach Club), along with your favorite beverages. Live shows and special theme nights are presented nightly throughout the complex. Snacks and beverages are available 24 hours a day!

RESTAURANTS
Jalisco Restaurant
Main restaurant. Features buffets and on-the-spot cooking stations. Special themed buffets are offered twice a week. Both inside air-conditioned and outdoor terrace dining are available.

Bamboo Restaurant
Asian buffet and a la carte dining.

La Lupita Restaurant
Poolside restaurant, snack-bar and swim-up bar.

Beach Club
Located at the beach at Riu Yucatan serving buffets, light fare and favorite lunchtime snacks and beverages.

BARS
Maguey - Lounge bar withterrace.
Sports Bar - Favorite hang out with TVs and great drinksEl Kiosko - Pavilion bar

Things to Do

  • 1 Lighted Tennis Court(s)
  • Multi-Sport Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Ping Pong
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Scuba (Beginners Lesson)
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Surfboarding
  • Water Aerobics
  • Golf Nearby
Riu Tequila's two freshwater pools, with sun terraces and an artificial beach, and one children's pool, are the focal point of fun and games during the day. A tropical garden path opposite the Riu Yucatan Hotel provides easy access to the beach club, just a short stroll away. Frequent shuttle transportation to the beach club is also provided throughout the day on a complimentary basis. The beach club has a snack bar/restaurant and lounge-chair service. Non-motorized water sports including windsurfing, catamaran sailing, snorkeling and kayaking are included at the Riu Yucatan water sports center for all guests. There is one floodlit, hard-surface tennis court on-site, available day and night as well as a variety of on-site games and organized activities for all ages. The 18-hole Playacar Club de Golf course, next door, is open to guests at an additional cost. Guests eighteen and older enjoy use of the gym, Jacuzzi and sauna at the Renova Spa at Riu's "Mexican Street".

Golf Deal:
- RIU guests enjoy preferential rates at Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya through December 31,2018 or Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya when staying now through October 31, 2018. Guests are welcome to book directly with the golf course with at least 24 hours' notice and up to 60 days in advance.

Inclusions at Hard Rock Golf Club:
-Food and Beverages
-Shared Golf Cart
-Golf Balls
Inclusions at Grand Coral Golf:
-Shared Golf Cart
-Tees
-1 Bottle of Water
-Fresh Towel
Agreements are subject to change without prior notice.

    Wedding

    • Wedding Coordinator(s)
    • Wedding Facilities
    • Wedding Packages Available
    • Beach Weddings Available
    Wedding dreams do come true with weddings by Riu Hotels and Resorts. They are dedicated to making your dream wedding and honeymoon unforgettable in exceptional surroundings. Get married in one of Riu's exceptional all-inclusive resorts and you will be able to choose the type of ceremony you want to have: a civil wedding, religious wedding or a vow renewal. The wedding coordinator will make all the necessary arrangements according to your requests.

    Mexico's Caribbean coast is an ideal location for a destination wedding. Whether it's just the two of you or your entire family witnessing your special day, the magnificent beaches lined with crystal clear water can be the back-drop when you say 'I do' to the love of your life.

    Choose from the following wedding packages: The Caprice - Riu's most extravagant, elegant and complete option; The Royal - The perfect fusion of extravagance and simplicity; The Classic - Simple, intimate and romantic.

    Classic Wedding Package
    Religious Ceremony
    Civil/Legal Ceremony
    Renewal of Vows/Symbolic

    The Classic wedding package provides you the opportunity to create a simple yet elegant wedding in paradise. Complete with a RIU wedding coordinator to thoughtfully plan your special day and all the elements necessary for an unforgettable ceremony. The Classic package is an ideal way to start your lives together in a very romantic and intimate way. The Classic Wedding Package includes:
    • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
    • Classic decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
    • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
    • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
    • Reception dinner for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
    • Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
    • Surprise spa gift
    • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
    • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
    • Witnesses if required
    The Classic Wedding Package is available for up to 10 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.


    Royal Wedding Package
    Religious Ceremony
    Civil/Legal Ceremony
    Renewal of Vows/Symbolic

    The perfect balance between simplicity and extravagance, the Royal Wedding Package provides all the offerings of the Classic Package and a variety of other impressive amenities. From a complimentary room upgrade to a wedding cake and sparkling wine, the Royal Package is intended to make your special day perfect in every way. The Royal Wedding Package includes:
    • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
    • Royal decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
    • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
    • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
    • Twelve color photographs
    • Reception dinner for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
    • Sparkling wine for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
    • Natural body exfoliation for the bride and groom
    • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
    • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
    • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
    • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Surprise gift and fruit basket
    • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
    • Witnesses if required
    The Royal Wedding Package is available for up to 50 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.


    Caprice Wedding Package
    Religious Ceremony
    Civil/Legal Ceremony
    Renewal of Vows/Symbolic

    The RIU Caprice Wedding Package is their most extravagant, elegant and complete option. Created for those who desire an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime event. The Caprice package provides an endless number of extraordinary details and amenities to ensure that your dream of a fairy-tale wedding truly does come true. The Caprice Wedding Package includes:
    • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
    • Caprice decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
    • Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
    • Two rose petals bags
    • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
    • Twenty four color photographs
    • Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests
    • Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)
    • Natural or Chocolate body exfoliation for the bride and groom
    • Aromatherapy massage for the bride and groom
    • Deep-tissue or Lomi Lomi massage for the groom
    • Manicure, pedicure and hairstyle for the bride
    • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
    • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
    • Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
    • Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Surprise gift and fruit basket
    • Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
    • Witnesses if required


    Important Information
    • Additional services including additional decorations, floral arrangements, food and beverages and live music can be added; prices vary.
    • The bride and groom and witnesses (if required) need to be in destination at least three full business days prior the wedding for Civil ceremonies and two full business days for Religious ceremony.
    • Only the Civil ceremony is legally recognized. A Religious ceremony has no legal bearing and does not replace in any way the binding Civil Marriage. Once the Civil Ceremony is over, the couple receives a copy of the marriage licence and the original is sent within 5 -6 months directly to your home (please note that the Mexican Government can take longer to send these documents). Once the documents are received you should translate them into English and take them to City Hall for legalization.
    • Religious ceremonies or Renewal of Vows are symbolic. They are performed by a Non-Denominational Minister. The bride and groom will receive a symbolic marriage certificate without legal bearing.
      *Please note that in Mexico Riu does not arrange Catholic ceremonies, a non-denominational minister is used.
    • Room upgrades are to the next level above your booked room, however upgrades are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
    • In order to have a wedding at Riu Hotels & Resorts, the couple and at least 80 percent of the total number of wedding guests must stay at the hotel where the wedding will be performed, otherwise it will be canceled. This is a strict RIU policy.
    • Wedding guests not staying at the resort must purchase a Day Pass
    • Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

    Honeymoon Inclusions
    • Surprise welcome gift in room
    • Small bottle of tequila
    • King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
    • Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
    • Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
    • $35 USD SPA Credit in a selected couples massage for two (50 min), per couple per stay. Does not apply with other promotions and discounts.