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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya

AV Xaman-Ha Mza 9 Y 10, 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 average23 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera

From $29 per person, 6h.

Best reviewed
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 74 traveller reviews.

About this location

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya is situated in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, just a short distance from the Caribbean Sea. This location offers guests easy access to numerous attractions, including famous cenotes and archaeological sites. The hotel is well-positioned for those looking to explore the vibrant local culture and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya. Getting to the hotel from Cancun Airport is convenient, with options including private transfers that take about 40 minutes. Taxis are readily available and typically cost between 1,000-1,500 pesos. Additionally, ADO buses offer an economical way to travel to Playa del Carmen, with regular departures from the airport. The hotel also serves as a pickup point for various tours, making it ideal for those looking to experience local adventures. The surrounding area features a mix of dining options, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby attractions include restaurants, bars, and local shops within walking distance. Guests can easily find places like Jungle GastroBar and Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge for dining. The hotel’s location suits couples, families, and solo travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in a lively atmosphere.

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya is conveniently located for airport transfers and local transportation. Private transfers from Cancun Airport take approximately 40 minutes and generally cost between 1,000-1,500 pesos. Alternatively, ADO buses run frequently from the airport to Playa del Carmen, providing a budget-friendly option. The hotel is also a designated pickup point for various tours, allowing guests to easily join excursions without additional travel hassle. For getting around Playa del Carmen, the R1 and R2 buses operate along the main avenues, making it easy to explore the area at low costs.

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)
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)
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 Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
from $1251h
★ 4.9 (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)
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
Holbox Island from Playa del Carmen
from $1659h
★ 4.7 (18)
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
from $576h
★ 4.3 (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)
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)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
Chichen Itza Private Mystical Tour from Riviera Maya
from $3897h
★ 4.3 (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)
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)
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
from $755h
★ 3.2 (6)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
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)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
Open Water Diver course (PADI)
from $60672h
★ 5.0 (5)
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)
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)
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
Full-Day Playa del Carmen Reef Diving Activity
from $1906h
★ 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)
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
3 days diving in cenotes for certified divers
from $54072h
★ 5.0 (3)
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)
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid, Deluxe Mayan Tour!
from $9612h
★ 3.5 (2)
Zak Aktun
Zak Aktun
from $965h
★ 5.0 (2)
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Playa del Carmen
from $1808h
★ 3.0 (2)
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
from $28012h
★ 5.0 (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)
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)
Xplor Tour with Rafting & Ziplining
Xplor Tour with Rafting & Ziplining
from $1828h
★ 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)
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)
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)
Unforgettable Tour to Magic Island of Holbox from Riviera Maya
Unforgettable Tour to Magic Island of Holbox from Riviera Maya
from $16612h
★ 5.0 (1)
Wedding Transfers Services in Round Trip Playa del Carmen
Wedding Transfers Services in Round Trip Playa del Carmen
from $18045m
★ 5.0 (1)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya offers a prime location for exploring Playa del Carmen, other nearby hotels like Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen and Devossion By Live Aqua provide similar access to tours but may differ in amenities or atmosphere. If you prefer adults-only options, consider Devossion, while families might enjoy the offerings at Wyndham. Each hotel has its unique advantages, so assessing your specific needs can help you choose the best fit.

What is nearby

A unique dining experience featuring local flavors, just 0.4 km away.

Questions guests ask about Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya

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

You can take a private transfer that takes about 40 minutes and costs between 1,000-1,500 pesos, or use ADO buses for a more economical option.

What tours pick up from this hotel?

The hotel is a pickup point for various tours, including cenote adventures, Chichén Itzá trips, and Tulum tours, making it convenient for guests.

How far is the nearest beach?

The nearest beach is just a short walk away from the hotel, allowing guests easy access to the beautiful Caribbean coastline.

What is the best way to get around Playa del Carmen?

The R1 and R2 buses run frequently along main routes, making them an affordable way to navigate Playa del Carmen and reach local attractions.

Are there dining options nearby?

Yes, there are several dining options within walking distance, including Jungle GastroBar and Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge, offering diverse cuisines.

Is the area safe for tourists?

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

What is the best time of year to visit?

The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April when the weather is pleasant, and outdoor activities are more enjoyable.

What currency should I use?

The local currency is the Mexican peso. It's advisable to carry some cash for small purchases, although credit cards are widely accepted.