Riu Playacar All Inclusive, Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Reviews and Hotel Information

My wife's niece was getting married in Play Del Carmen. Thus the stay at the Riu Playacar all inclusive. And since we have taken a tropical vacations during our anniversary (February 7th) for the last several years, this was the obvious choice.
This is the only time I have ever been to an all inclusive. So that certainly doesn't make me the best advisor on such a place. I will say that my feelings of an all inclusive haven't really changed much, after I went to this one. I always felt that it was over-rated and more for people who are a bit nervous of adventuring on their own in a foreign land. It was not much of a cultural experience, even with the side trips that were tainted by rip off artist's trying to scavenge our dinero's for illicit gain.
At the Riu, the resort staff were friendly and polite.
The food was wonderful, but by the end of the week, kind of predictable. It was harder to find something that I hadn't already tasted.
The drinks were okay, but I prefer beer, and it was mainly tap Corona's. I did manage to get extra bottled Corona's most days, but it took a lot of my time, and should have been available all day at every bar.
The entertainment at night really felt like what I always imagined a cruise ship would be like. My wife confirmed that as true, since she had been on a cruise once.
Now I know more than ever that I will never take a cruise.
None of the rooms had a view of the ocean.

Food was great, but boring by the end of the week.
Staff was helpful and courteous.
Beach was washed out and difficult to get to.

Riu Playacar All Inclusive, Playa del Carmen

Riu Playacar All Inclusive

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