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New February 2006
Riu Palace
Riviera Maya
Luxury All Inclusive Resort
6 Apple Rating
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| This luxurious resort, the latest addition
to the Riu family in Playa del Carmen, is the ultimate in pampered
first-class service. Rising along a spectacular stretch of white sandy beach
and framed by tropical palm trees, this spectacular hotel boasts 400 elegant
junior suites with hydro-massage bathtubs and all of Riu's distinctive
amenities, such as a mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Enjoy the exquisite
selection of à la carte restaurants and bars, along with continental
breakfast room service, 24-hour All Inclusive (snacks and beverages) and the
exchange privileges program with all sister properties within the Riu Resort
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| Playa del Carmen- The demand for
The RIU Palace Mexico in Playa del Carmen was so great, the next best move
was to build another, and so RIU's done just that. They've added another RIU
Palace to their kingdom along a white sand beach in Riviera Maya. |
| True to RIU's style, each new
resort is more lavish, displaying the most amazing flourishes in art and
furnishings. Rich and spectacular, the new RIU Palace Riviera Maya is a
dazzler. |
| A selection of fine a la carte
restaurants includes Brazilian, Japanese, Gourmet, Steakhouse, and Mexican,
as well as a main restaurant with an array of buffet choices and cooking
stations. Note: Reservations for dinner dining may apply. |
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Location
& General Information |
| Opened February 2006, Located in the Yucatan peninsula 1.8
miles from Playa del Carmen, Within the Playacar resort area, along with the
Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar, Club Hotel Riu Tequila and the Riu Palace Mexico
hotels. Accommodations are in 3-story building, surrounded by 42,000 sq.
yards of lush gardens. Located on the beach, complimentary sun loungers on
the beach. The resort is 1650 feet from a shopping center and 34 miles from
Cancun Int’l. Airport |
Accommodations
Junior suites have two double beds or one king bed, full bathroom with
hydromassage tub, hair dryer, ceiling fan, mini-bar, liquor dispenser,
in-room safe and balcony or patio. Superior junior suites are also
available. 420 Air-conditioned suites. |
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24-hour All-Inclusive |
- 24-hour food & beverage service
- All meals/theme dinners/daily snacks
- Continental breakfast room service (7am- I 0:30am)
- Unlimited domestic & imported drinks (including mini-bar and liquor
dispenser)
- Six restaurants (Buffet, Brazilian, Japanese, Gourmet, Mexican, grill
steak house; dress code applies), snacks and four bars
- Nightly entertainment with live music
- Entrance and drinks at the La Pinata Disco at RIU Tequila
- Two pools, jacuzzi, swim-up bar, children's area
- Three tennis courts/windsurfing/ sailing/snorkeling/scuba lesson in
pool
- Scuba center (fee)/golf nearby (fee)
- Daily activities
- Fitness center
- Exchange privileges with RIU Tequila, RIU Yucatan, RIU Playacar and
RIU Palace Mexico (dinner dining not included)
- ''Mexican Street" with shopping/ beauty salon (fee)/internet access
(fee)/spa services (fee)
- Children's program (ages 4-12)/ playground
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More About Food and Drink |
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
* Full American breakfast buffet, on the spot cooking stations, fruits,
juices and Cava
* Continental breakfast/snack
Lunch:
* Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations
* Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts |
Dinner ("Don Manolo" restaurant):
* Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
* Special evenings: theme buffet (three times a week) |
Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
* Brazilian Rodizio
* Grill and steakhouse
* À la carte dinner
* "Agave" Mexican restaurant
* "Yashima" Japanese restaurant |
Snacks 24 hours a day at the hotel Riu Palace
Riviera Maya.
For additional lunch and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants
at all the Riu hotels in Playacar |
Beverages:
* Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day at the Riu Palace
Riviera Maya hotel
* Access to all bars at the Riu hotels in Playacar
* Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser |
| Room Service from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| In-room safe |
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More About Sport and Activities |
Sports and activities:
* Floodlit hard surface tennis court
* Table tennis, workout, volleyball, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in
the pool
* Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body board and snorkeling equipment
* Sauna, jacuzzi and gym |
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Entertainment:
* Daytime entertainment program for children ages 4 to 12 (six times a week)
* Daytime entertainment program for adults (six times a week)
* Live music, shows or Riu evening program (daily) |
| Complimentary entrance to "La Piñata"
night club and drinks (Riu Tequila, open every night) |
Other Sports in the hotel (additional
charge):
* Billiards |
Sports and facilities nearby (additional
charge):
* Assorted water sports available
* 18-hole golf course |
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