Hotel Overview
Riu Tequila was created with attention to decor, beautiful gardens, and wonderful pool areas, and takes the limelight when it comes to affordability and family-friendly concepts! Located across the road from the Riu Yucatan and Riu Playacar, it shares exchange facilities so guests can also enjoy the nonstop entertainment at two more RIU Resorts. Just a short distance from the beach, a trolley winds through gardens past a raised gazebo bar to the beach club.
Old Mexico is featured throughout Riu Tequila. The lobby mimics a small village with grand pillars, arches, iron lanterns, and ceilings painted in swirls and decorated with mosaics. A trolley winds through lush tropical gardens past a raised gazebo bar in a courtyard and down to the beach club. The pool area is Hawaiian-style with boulders and waterfalls. Great carved doors open to the main restaurant, Jalisco, in early Mexican style with international buffets. The informal Lupita Restaurant offers poolside snacks.
This family-friendly resort offers a great vacation value, from live entertainment to an array of sports including non-motorized watersports. Kids will be entertained in the RiuLand Mini-Club and enjoy the playground and supervised activities. Adults can enjoy the nightlife at the popular La Pinata Disco with guests of the other Riviera Maya Riu Resorts. Complimentary 24-hour WiFi is also available in the common areas of the resort (available in rooms for an additional charge).
Accommodations are comfortable and have features such as a fully-stocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Junior suites with a living area are available, perfect for a little extra room.
Location
Playa del Carmen - Off BeachProperty Information
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Hotel Details
Hotel Advisories
General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
One person of 18 years or over in every room. No student groups under 21 all year long.
Minimum check in age is 18 (Jan. - Feb.) (May - Dec.) Minimum check in age is 21 (Mar. - Apr.)
- Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec24 - 30Apr25
- Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
11919 reviews
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Dec 03, 2024Great hospitality and great service
Riu tequila is among the best in class hotels that we have visited. Great fun, High level og service, outstanding food/drinks selection.
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Dec 01, 2024
Once again fantastic holiday
Thank you Riu once again for a brilliant holiday at the tequila hotel. We have stayed here for some several (12)years now and still love this hotel. From reception staff to room cleaners, bar staff, dining waiters/waitresses, pool attendants and animation team are absolutely amazing. Had plenty of laughs with them. The shows at night are great and the food is exceptional at all times of the day. Hotel grounds and rooms are very clean and gardens are great. Looking again to book for our 13th time here for November. Thanks again Riu for a brilliant holiday. Steve and Julie Cresswell
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Dec 01, 2024Riu Tequila Nov
Overall, I was happy with my stay. However. what I would say is that the location isn’t the best. We was very far from all excursions, shops and night life. Also the hotel is not situated on the beach. You have to leave the resort and go across the road. There’s a golf buggie that comes every 10mins that takes you but can only hold 7 people at a time. The walk is about 15mins but when it’s hot you don’t want to be walking for too long! Staff were polite and courteous. Be mindful of the rooms (not all are up to standard) entertainment was just okay. When we had rainy days more entertainment should have been provided. The RIU parties on Fridays were great. If I was to return to Mexico I’d prefer to stay in Cancun.
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Nov 30, 2024
Always a great time
We have been going to the Riu Tequila for the past 20 years and to say that we like it is an understatement, we LOVE it. The hotel has always been clean and well maintained from the gardens to the rooms to the restaurants and the staff can not do enough for you. We can not complain.
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Nov 29, 2024
RIU Tequila
One of the best all inclusive we went to. And we did close to 30. Nice weather, beautiful beach, nice resort, very good service, access to two other properties to name just some things. What more to ask for....Actually Friday's RIU party was a very nice add-on. And even being seniors we did enjoy this party a lot and it was really one of a kind. Thanks to management for doing excellent job keeping this resort top notch, thanks to all employees for doing their job daily.
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