Riu Yucatan - Cancun Mexico

  • 4.5 star
  • Mexico
  • Cancun
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
  • 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 Yucatan

Part of Riu’s Playacar resort community, Riu Yucatan provides incredible views of the surrounding beach and allows its guests to experience the best amenities of several of its resorts. As a guest of the Riu Yucatan, you may take advantage of RIU's generous exchange privileges and enjoy the facilities, restaurants, bars, shows & entertainment at the Riu Tequila, Riu Lupita & the Riu Playacar properties adjacent to the resort. With RiuLand, kids ages 4-7 and 8-12 enjoy age-specific entertainment promoting fun learning through outdoor physical activities including group games and sports, cultural games and swimming pool recreation. Please Note: RIU does not allow guests exchange privileges for Dinner with the following exception: Riu Yucatan guests can dine at the Beachclub Mexican restaurant at Riu Tequila.

Within walking distance or a 5 minute cab ride 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 beautiful town that is the true hub of the Mayan corridor.

Rooms

One king or two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser and private balcony or terrace.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Adults / 3 Adults + 1 Child / 2 Adults + 2 Children

Suite All Inclusive

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

One king or two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser and private balcony or terrace.

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

Standard Room All Inclusive

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

One king or two double beds, in-room liquor dispenser and private balcony or terrace.

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

Services

  • 1 Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tour Desk
  • Money Exchange
  • 1 Pools
  • Swim-Up Bar
  • Beach Pool Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shops
  • Doctor
  • Laundry
The Riu Yucatan is a deluxe full-service beachfront all-inclusive resort featuring a wide variety of on-site facilities and amenities. The palm-shaded white sand beach, two lake style pools, two swim-up bars, four restaurants, five bars, a supervised children's club, Renova spa & gym at the Mexican Street and the floodlit hard surface tennis court set the tone for an exciting and unique vacation.

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

Mexican Street
Directly adjacent to the Riu Yucatan 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 (fees apply)
Variety of other shops selling local crafts

Main Building Facilities
La Cantina lobby bar
La Hacienda restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section
Boutique and gift shop
Internet lounge (fees apply)

Additional Facilities
Two swimming pools
Children's swimming pool
Large Jacuzzi
Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area
Sun terraces
El Templo lounge bar
Shanghai Asian restaurant
La Margarita poolside snack bar/restaurant
Two swim-up bars
Mini-club and children’s playground

Note: Free Wi-Fi is available in designated public areas of the resort. Wi-Fi is available in rooms for a charge.

Bars & Restaurants

  • 4 Restaurants
  • Disco
  • 4 Bars
  • Theatre
  • Nightly Shows
The Riu Yucatan 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 à la carte dining venues are available for dinner. Outdoor bars offer snacks throughout the day along with your favorite beverages. Live shows and special theme nights are presented nightly.

RESTAURANTS
La Hacienda
This is the hotel's main restaurant, offering elaborate buffets with show cooking stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Hacienda is air-conditioned and offers both smoking and non-smoking sections with gorgeous views of the lush grounds. Different theme nights are offered three times a week.
- 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm.

Grill/Steakhouse
Open nightly for dinner à la carte, enjoy a variety of choice grilled meats. Resort casual dress required.

New Asia
The newest addition to the resort, enjoy cutting edge Asian specialties à la carte nightly. Resort casual dress required.

Beachclub Restaurant (at Riu Tequila)
Guests of the Riu Yucatan can dine at the Beachclub Mexican restaurant at Riu Tequila as part of their exchange privileges.

Beach Club
Directly on the beach, refuel and refresh all day with your favorite drinks, snacks, sandwiches and salads.

La Margarita
During the day, this is the large pool bar/snack bar - open from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm. At lunch, a great buffet is served with spot cooking stations. After 9:30 pm, La Margarita is transformed into a Mediterranean/International à la carte specialty restaurant. Enjoy dinner poolside, under the stars. Resort casual dress required for dinner.

BARS
Choose from four great bars and two discos:
- La Cantina is the lobby bar and is a great social gathering hub
- El Templo Salon Bar is an indoor/outdoor pavilion bar adjacent to the lobby in a beautiful setting, surrounded by large terraces
- Two great swim-up bars, Tulum & Cozumel
- La Espuela Disco at the Riu Yucatan and La Pinata at the Riu Tequila across the street are both very popular spots that attract guests from all of the Riu hotels in the complex. All guests enjoy free admission and drinks at both discos, which are open late every evening. Enjoy live DJ's, great drinks and the hottest American, European and Latin hits as you dance the night away!

In-Room Liquor Dispensers
A trademark of Riu Resorts! In-room liquor dispensers offer a variety of four different liquors, restocked daily. If you would like to replace a certain type of liquor with one more to your liking, just advise the front desk! In Mexico, the dispensers typically offer two types of tequila, vodka & rum. If you would prefer gin, bourbon, or another alcohol, please ask

Things to Do

  • Basketball Court
  • Ping Pong
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Bike Rental
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Parasailing
  • Waterskiing
  • 3 Tennis Courts
  • 3 Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Scuba for Beginners
  • Scuba Certification
  • Dive Center
Your days can be as full or as relaxing as you want them to be at the all-inclusive Riu Yucatan Resort. In addition to a palm shaded, white-sand beach and two beautiful lake style pools with terraced sunning decks, resort activities include workouts around the pool, beach volleyball, table tennis tournaments, introductory scuba diving lessons and daily entertainment programs for adults and children. A variety of water sports is available on the beach, and windsurfing, catamarans, kayaks, body boards and snorkeling equipment are included for all guests.

Motorized Water Sports
Jet skis, parasailing, diving trips and more may be arranged at the on-site dive shop, Scuba Caribe, located directly on the beach, in the center of the Riu complex.

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 Facilities
    • Wedding Packages Available
    • Wedding Coordinator
    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
    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.
    Inclusions:
    • 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
    • Semi-private dinner for the couple at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple
    • Sparkling wine for the couple (during the Main Toast only)
    • Surprise spa gift
    • Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
    • Minister/Judge service and marriage certificate
    • Witnesses
    The Classic Wedding Package is available for the bride and the groom only.

    Royal Wedding Package
    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.
    Inclusions:
    • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
    • Royal decoration set up for the ceremony location
    • Bridal bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
    • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
    • Semi-private dinner for the couple and wedding guests at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple and up to 15 wedding guests
    • Sparkling wine for the couple and up to 15 wedding guests (during the Main Toast only)
    • Special decoration in the room
    • Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
    • Riu T-shirts for bride and groom
    • Romantic massage for bride and groom
    • Surprise gift
    • 10% discount on all spa treatments for the bride and groom
    • 10% discount on all spa treatments for the wedding guests (must reserve online)
    • Minister/Judge service and marriage certificate
    • Witnesses if required
    The Royal Wedding Package is available for up to 15 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.

    Caprice Wedding Package
    The Caprice Wedding Package is Riu's 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 fairytale wedding truly does come true.
    Inclusions:
    • on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
    • Caprice decoration set up for the ceremony location
    • Bridal bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
    • Two bags of petals
    • CD or recorded music during the ceremony
    • Semi-private dinner for the wedding group at one of Riu’s specialty restaurants
    • Wedding cake for the couple and up to 40 wedding guests
    • Sparkling wine for the couple and up to 40 wedding guests (during the Main Toast only)
    • Romantic massage for the bride and groom
    • Manicure, pedicure and hairstyle for the bride
    • 10% discount on all spa treatments for the bride and the groom
    • 10% discount on all spa treatments for the wedding guests (must reserve online)
    • Complimentary room upgrade for the wedding 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
    • Riu T-shirts for bride and groom
    • Fruit with chocolate and bottle of sparkling wine
    • Special room decoration
    • Minister/Judge service and marriage certificate
    • Witnesses if required
    The Caprice Wedding Package is available for up to 40 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.

    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
    • Prices and 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.
    • Babysitting
    • Kids Play Area
    • Children's Activity Program (Kids Club)
    • Teen Club
    • Game Room/Arcade