In the Yucatan Peninsula and on the fascinating Playa Del Carmen beach, you will discover an exceptional new hotel, an oasis of comfort and service immersed in a luxuriant natural environment. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/hotelriuplayacar/hotel/194/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:36:11 EST Make the most of it and enjoy it: everything is included All inclusive by Riu means enjoying your vacations without limits, without having to worry about anything, not even to pay during your stay. To choose freely and forget the money, to taste the finest cuisine, drinks, sports, shows and entertainment. The privilege of enjoying every place to the maximum, and at all times savouring intensely everything around you. Make the most of it and enjoy it: everything is included All inclusive by Riu means enjoying your vacations without limits, without having to worry about anything, not even to pay during your stay. To choose freely and forget the money, to taste the finest cuisine, drinks, sports, shows and entertainment. The privilege of enjoying every place to the maximum, and at all times savouring intensely everything around you. Only surrounded by an unspoiled natural environment, our guests will be able to enjoy a memorable vacation. Riu Hotels has been working dynamically for many years to preserve a natural environment. When building new properties: Nature is priority wherever Riu builds a new Hotel. We respect the essential quality of the landscape and the typical architecture of its locale. In our hotels: We avoid generating waste as much as possible, implementing a conscious recycling system, along with an effective energy and drinking water management. These are just some of the numerous measures we adopted in Riu Hotels to protect nature. In the environment: The water supply in Riu Hotels is treated with our own purifying equipment or through the local plant. Furthermore, we feel responsible for the preservation of the beaches where our hotels are located. A commitment that certainly is worth the effort. With the media: We carry out an active and challenging advertising program to divulge our serious environmental involvement. Furthermore, we support organizations and events destined to promote these important values with donations as well as service contributions. * 386 guestrooms * Bathroom with shower * Hairdryer * 110 V * Telephone * Central air conditioning * Ceiling fan * Mini-bar * Liquor dispenser * Satellite TV * In-room safe * Balcony or terrace * Guestrooms with inter-connecting door available Junior suites with: * Bathroom with bathtub * Living-room area * Dressing room The Riu Playacar is a charming and colourful Caribbean style resort, located opposite a lovely white sandy beach surrounded by lush tropical gardens, just 15 minutes from the heart of Playa del Carmen. This property features 386 spacious guestrooms with a full range of amenities including a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Our guests enjoy a full range of sports and entertainment activities, such as Riu's famous theme shows, not to mention the excellent international buffet and superb restaurants, as well as the assortment of facilities available at our sister properties within the Riu Resort complex. With its relaxing atmosphere, Riu Playacar is the perfect holiday choice for families, singles or couples. * Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km / 1.8 miles from Playa del Carmen * In the Playacar resort area, along with the Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Yucatan and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels * Main building and 2-storey bungalow complex * Located on the beach * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * Surrounded by 16,000 m2/19,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * Mexican Street, next to Riu Yucatan * 100 m/325 ft. from a shopping center * 55 km/34 miles to Cancun Int�l. Airport * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Main building facilities: * "El Porche" restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section * Lobby bar * Boutique/kiosk Other facilities: * Two swimming pools (495 sq metres each) * Children�s swimming pool (20 sq metres) * Complimentary jacuzzi * Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area * Sun terrace * "La Cumbia" lounge bar * "Las Olas" poolside bar/swim-up bar * "Turquesa" poolside snack bar/restaurant * Children�s playground At the Mexican Street: * "Renova Spa": beauty treatments, massages and hairdresser * Complimentary gym * Jewelry, photo studio and lab, variety of shops All Inclusive features Sports and activities: * Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball * 2 floodlit hard surface tennis courts * Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body board and snorkelling equipment Entertainment: * Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily) * Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily) * Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily) Complimentary entrance to "La Pi�ata" night club and drinks (Riu Tequila, open every night) Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge): * Assorted water sports available * 18-hole golf course All Inclusive features All meals and snacks: Breakfast: * Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations * Continental breakfast/snack Lunch: * Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks Dinner ("El Porche" restaurant): * Buffets and on the spot cooking stations * Special evenings: theme buffet (twice a week) Optional dining (reservations required in advance): * Mediterranean cuisine * Grill and steakhouse Snacks 24 hours a day at the hotel For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila hotels Beverages: * Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day at the hotel * Access to all bars in the hotels Riu Playacar, Riu Yucatan and Riu Tequila * Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 386 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/hotelriuplayacar/hotel/194/7/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:36:11 EST