Riu Playacar or Yucatan...?

topper · 08-29-2002

Hi just wondering which Riu would be best ,honeymoon next year in May
but can't decide on which one would be best for us (32 and 30 years of age) any info thanks!!
Ste
England

leenga · 09-21-2002

I would recommend the Riu Yucatan. We stayed there in Jan 2001. It is bigger than Riu Playacar. It has a great beach, one of the best in Playacar. Plus the Riu Tequila is right across the street and you can use the facilities there as well. Tequila has a great pool (not that the Yucatan's is bad, just the Tequila's is bigger). See pictures from our stay at http://www.geocities.com/leenga/TRAVEL.html

cewles · 09-23-2002

Which Riu really depends on what you might be looking for. We have stayed at all of them and so far our preference has been the Playacar.
The Yucatan we found to be primarily spanish and germans, very little english spoken, it is much larger than the Tequila and the Playacar but in terms of night life - pretty much non-existent after the nightly entertainment. The Playacar and the Tequila seem to have a better party atmosphere, and the pools were definitely more active than the Yucatan. And most definitely more Canadians and Americans at the Tequila and Playacar. The beach is identical whether you are at the Yucatan, Palace or Playacar, they are right beside each other (except there is a small resort between the Playacar and the Palace - Viva Maya I think.) The guest rooms are the same in each resort.
The food is the same, including the steak and seafood resturants. We found that out after eating at the steak resturant in the Playacar then booking the Yucatan only to have the identical menu. the we checked the Tequila and sure enough same menu.
Honestly though it's tough to tell you which one to stay at since you have run of the house at all three, so it really depends on which one you might want to hang out at the most and which one you want to spend your money on, the Yucatan being the most expensive (excluding the Palace) then the Playacar then the Tequila. Do remember if you are a beach person you might not like the Tequila since you are not on the beach and the resort is across the street from the beach. good luck in your selection and no matter which one you choose I'm you will like all of them since they are all equal in terms of what they offer.

Bisoulou · 10-02-2002

I have only stayed at the Riu Yucatan and that was my first trip to PDC. I liked it - the beach was lovely - although I did not spend all that much time at the resort and I haven't been to Riu Playacar.

I can tell you that the food at Yucatan was good, the drinks were nice, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I had no problems there at all.

The good thing with the Riu's is that you may use the facilities at the other Riu hotels. I.E. if you are staying at the Yucatan, you could go for dinner or to the bar, pool, disco, entertainment, et cetera at the Playacar.

Enjoy your trip - if it is your first trip to PDC - I'll warn you .... you will fall in love with the place no matter where you stay!

08-29-2002	#1 (permalink)
topper sandflea Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: walney island , england Posts: 4	Riu Playacar or Yucatan...? Hi just wondering which Riu would be best ,honeymoon next year in May but can't decide on which one would be best for us (32 and 30 years of age) any info thanks!! Ste England

09-21-2002	#2 (permalink)
leenga toe in water Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Outside of Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 40	Riu Yucatan I would recommend the Riu Yucatan. We stayed there in Jan 2001. It is bigger than Riu Playacar. It has a great beach, one of the best in Playacar. Plus the Riu Tequila is right across the street and you can use the facilities there as well. Tequila has a great pool (not that the Yucatan's is bad, just the Tequila's is bigger). See pictures from our stay at http://www.geocities.com/leenga/TRAVEL.html

10-02-2002	#4 (permalink)
Bisoulou toe in water Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 51	Yucatan I have only stayed at the Riu Yucatan and that was my first trip to PDC. I liked it - the beach was lovely - although I did not spend all that much time at the resort and I haven't been to Riu Playacar. I can tell you that the food at Yucatan was good, the drinks were nice, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I had no problems there at all. The good thing with the Riu's is that you may use the facilities at the other Riu hotels. I.E. if you are staying at the Yucatan, you could go for dinner or to the bar, pool, disco, entertainment, et cetera at the Playacar. Enjoy your trip - if it is your first trip to PDC - I'll warn you .... you will fall in love with the place no matter where you stay!

09-23-2002	#3 (permalink)
cewles toe in water Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 57	Which Riu really depends on what you might be looking for. We have stayed at all of them and so far our preference has been the Playacar. The Yucatan we found to be primarily spanish and germans, very little english spoken, it is much larger than the Tequila and the Playacar but in terms of night life - pretty much non-existent after the nightly entertainment. The Playacar and the Tequila seem to have a better party atmosphere, and the pools were definitely more active than the Yucatan. And most definitely more Canadians and Americans at the Tequila and Playacar. The beach is identical whether you are at the Yucatan, Palace or Playacar, they are right beside each other (except there is a small resort between the Playacar and the Palace - Viva Maya I think.) The guest rooms are the same in each resort. The food is the same, including the steak and seafood resturants. We found that out after eating at the steak resturant in the Playacar then booking the Yucatan only to have the identical menu. the we checked the Tequila and sure enough same menu. Honestly though it's tough to tell you which one to stay at since you have run of the house at all three, so it really depends on which one you might want to hang out at the most and which one you want to spend your money on, the Yucatan being the most expensive (excluding the Palace) then the Playacar then the Tequila. Do remember if you are a beach person you might not like the Tequila since you are not on the beach and the resort is across the street from the beach. good luck in your selection and no matter which one you choose I'm you will like all of them since they are all equal in terms of what they offer.

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