Situated directly on the white sand beach of This recently refurbished beachfront resort is located in the Playacar resort complex adjacent to a championship golf course and just a 10-minute walk from Playa del Carmen�s main streets. 507 deluxe, colourfully decorated guestrooms in a Mexican hacienda building style offer a variety of amenities, including a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/riuyucatan/hotel/204/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:33 EST 507 deluxe, colourfully decorated guestrooms in a Mexican hacienda building style offer a variety of amenities, including a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Riu Yucatan offers tantalizing and varied buffets and on the spot cooking stations. Delightful theme nights will satisfy your taste for Mexican and International cuisine, along with the extensive entertainment options available all over the Riu Resort complex. * Renovated in spring 2005 * Located in the Yucatan peninsula, 3 km/ 1.9 miles from Playa del Carmen * In Playacar�s resort area, along with the Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Riu Playacar and the ClubHotel Riu Tequila hotels * Main building and 2-storey buildings * Mexican �Hacienda� style architecture * Surrounded by 40,000 m2/44,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * On the beachfront * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * Next to the Mexican Street * 800 m/2,650 ft. from a shopping centre * 55 km/34 miles to Cancun Int�l. Airport * Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners * 507 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 Suites with: * Bathroom with bathtub and bidet * Adjoining living room Main building facilities: * �La Cantina� lobby bar * �La Hacienda� restaurant with terrace and non-smoking section * Boutique and gift shop * Internet room (additional charge) Other facilities: * 2 swimming pools * Children's swimming pool * Complimentary jacuzzi * Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool area * Sun terrace All Inclusive features Sports and activities: * 3 floodlit hard surface tennis courts * Table tennis, workout, gym, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool, volleyball * 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 (at 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/snacks Lunch: * Hot and cold starters, assorted meats, fish and snacks Dinner (�La Hacienda� 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 * Asian restaurant Snacks 24 hours a day at the hotel For additional lunch and snacks, a free choice from a selection of restaurants in the Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar 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 Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Tequila * Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser Type: All Inclusive Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/riuyucatan/hotel/204/7/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:33 EST