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Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive

Avda. Xaman-Ha, Manzana 3, Lote 4, Condominio Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Location guide, what is nearby, and every tour that collects guests at this lobby instead of making you find your own way to a meeting point.

60 tours collect here60 include pickup in the price★ 4.5 average21 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels

From $26 per person.

Best reviewed
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 74 traveller reviews.

About this location

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive is located in the upscale Condominio Playacar area of Playa del Carmen, just a short distance from the beach. This hotel offers a luxurious experience with convenient access to various attractions and activities in the region. Playa del Carmen is known for its vibrant atmosphere, shopping areas, and nightlife, making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure seekers. Getting to the hotel from Cancun Airport is straightforward. Guests can opt for a private transfer, which typically takes around 40 minutes, or use ADO buses that run frequently to Playa del Carmen. Taxis are also available, with fares usually ranging from 800 to 1,200 pesos. The hotel’s location allows for easy access to public transportation, including the R1 and R2 buses that connect to nearby attractions and local beaches. The surrounding area features a variety of dining options, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Guests can explore nearby attractions such as the Jungle GastroBar and CENTRO MAYA, both within walking distance. The vibrant local scene suits couples, families, and solo travelers looking for a blend of relaxation and adventure. With numerous tours available for pickup at the hotel, there is no shortage of activities to enjoy during your stay.

Transfers from Cancun Airport to Hotel Riu Palace Mexico take about 40 minutes by private car. ADO buses offer a budget-friendly option, departing frequently from the airport to Playa del Carmen. Taxis are available but can be pricier, with fares typically between 800 and 1,200 pesos. Once in Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses provide easy access to nearby beaches and attractions. Tour pickups are convenient, with many tours collecting guests directly from the hotel lobby, making it easy to explore the area's highlights without hassle.

Every tour that picks up here

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
from $394h
★ 4.8 (2,070)
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
from $3010h
★ 4.4 (1,080)
Chichen Private Experience
Chichen Private Experience
from $18710h
★ 5.0 (496)
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
from $296h
★ 4.8 (238)
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
from $394h
★ 4.7 (199)
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
from $1155h
★ 4.4 (190)
Small group CHICHEN ITZA away from the crowds with early departure and Mayan community
Small group CHICHEN ITZA away from the crowds with early departure and Mayan community
from $22912h
★ 4.9 (179)
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer
from $18540m
★ 4.8 (143)
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
from $1396h
★ 4.9 (112)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
from $1341h
★ 4.9 (82)
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels
Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels
from $26
★ 3.0 (78)
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (74)
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (69)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
from $1854h
★ 5.0 (69)
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
from $25540m
★ 4.7 (60)
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
from $1395h
★ 5.0 (57)
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
from $3209h
★ 5.0 (52)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
from $1251h
★ 4.9 (49)
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
from $1545h
★ 5.0 (49)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
from $1701h
★ 4.8 (48)
Private Tulum Experience & Cenote
Private Tulum Experience & Cenote
from $1876h
★ 5.0 (44)
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
from $1456h
★ 4.4 (39)
Archeological Tour in Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza
Archeological Tour in Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza
from $25012h
★ 5.0 (33)
Tulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
Tulum and Cobá 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
from $1058h
★ 4.4 (33)
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
from $32010h
★ 5.0 (26)
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Transport, Snorkel, Buffet and Open Bar
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Transport, Snorkel, Buffet and Open Bar
from $8912h
★ 4.4 (20)
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
from $576h
★ 4.3 (18)
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
from $1659h
★ 4.7 (18)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
Private Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
Private Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport
from $901h
★ 4.1 (14)
Chichen Itza Tour
Chichen Itza Tour
from $4959h
★ 5.0 (13)
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
from $8958h
★ 5.0 (12)
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
Tulum ruins swim with turtles in Akumal and Cenote
from $12510h
★ 4.8 (12)
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
from $1244h
★ 4.6 (11)
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
from $7906h
★ 5.0 (11)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
from $10909h
★ 5.0 (7)
Ek Balam, Hubiku Cenote and Valladolid all Inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
Ek Balam, Hubiku Cenote and Valladolid all Inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
from $4768h
★ 4.4 (7)
Private Transfer to Xplor/Xplor fire/Xenses, roundtrip from PDC
Private Transfer to Xplor/Xplor fire/Xenses, roundtrip from PDC
from $16010m
★ 5.0 (7)
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
from $3897h
★ 4.3 (7)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
from $60672h
★ 5.0 (5)
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
from $15012h
★ 3.2 (5)
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Biosphere! From Playa Del Carmen
from $14812h
★ 3.8 (4)
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
Horseback, ATV Shared, Cenote & Ziplines! From Playa Del Carmen
from $996h
★ 3.3 (4)
Private Transfer to Xcaret Park, Roundtrip from Playa del Carmen
Private Transfer to Xcaret Park, Roundtrip from Playa del Carmen
from $16020m
★ 4.0 (4)
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
from $54072h
★ 5.0 (3)
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
from $3866h
★ 5.0 (3)
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Unlimited! From Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Unlimited! From Playa del Carmen
from $999h
★ 4.3 (3)
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
from $1808h
★ 3.0 (2)
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Awesome Catamaran with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Awesome Catamaran with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
from $1108h
★ 3.0 (2)
Zak Aktun
Zak Aktun
from $965h
★ 5.0 (2)
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
from $9612h
★ 3.5 (2)
Xplor Tour with Rafting & Ziplining
Xplor Tour with Rafting & Ziplining
from $1828h
★ 5.0 (2)
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
from $995h
★ 3.0 (2)
Amazing ATV (single) Cenote and Ziplines with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
Amazing ATV (single) Cenote and Ziplines with Transfer from Playa del Carmen
from $1014h
★ 3.0 (2)
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
from $28012h
★ 5.0 (2)
Private Tour: Tulum Ruins, Casa Tortugas and Local's choice food.
Private Tour: Tulum Ruins, Casa Tortugas and Local's choice food.
from $2997h
★ 5.0 (2)
Private Tour of Río Secreto from Playa del Carmen with Pickup
Private Tour of Río Secreto from Playa del Carmen with Pickup
from $7235h
★ 5.0 (2)
Tour to Chichen , 2 Cenotes & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
Tour to Chichen , 2 Cenotes & Valladolid from Playa del Carmen
from $11112h
★ 5.0 (2)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

Hotel Riu Palace Mexico is situated in a prime area of Playa del Carmen, similar to other hotels like Wyndham Alltra and Devossion by Live Aqua. While Riu offers all-inclusive amenities, other hotels may provide more specialized services or adult-only experiences. Consider what is most important for your stay, whether it's family-friendly options or a quieter atmosphere. Each hotel has unique offerings, so weigh the pros and cons based on your travel preferences.

What is nearby

A popular dining spot known for its unique atmosphere, located just 0.3 km from the hotel.

Questions guests ask about Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive

How do I get from Cancun Airport to Hotel Riu Palace Mexico?

You can reach the hotel via private transfer, which takes about 40 minutes, or by ADO bus, which is a more economical option.

What time do tours usually pick up from the hotel?

Tour pickups typically occur in the morning, with specific times varying by tour. It's best to confirm with the tour operator upon booking.

How far is the nearest beach from the hotel?

The nearest beach is just a short walk from the hotel, making it easy for guests to enjoy the sun and sea.

Is it easy to get around Playa del Carmen?

Yes, Playa del Carmen is pedestrian-friendly, and public transportation options like the R1 and R2 buses make it easy to explore the area.

What dining options are available nearby?

There are several dining options within walking distance, including local restaurants and bars, offering a variety of cuisines.

Is the area safe for tourists?

Playa del Carmen is generally safe for tourists, but it's advisable to stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night.

What is the best time of year to visit Playa del Carmen?

The best time to visit is from November to April when the weather is pleasant and dry, ideal for outdoor activities.

What is the currency used in Playa del Carmen?

The local currency is the Mexican Peso. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's good to have some cash for small purchases.