Riu Palace vs El Dorado Seaside Suites `

Chapman · 06-13-2005

We are trying to decide on a AI for a trip in Aug 2005 and would appricate any comparision info.

We stayed at Bahia Talum for our honeymoon four years ago and loved it, but are looking to try something new. I loved being able to just walkout to the beach and snorkel at the nearby reef. Do either of these resorts have a similar situation?

From everything i have heard the Riu Palace is excellent, however, we are in our late 20's and i get the impression that the Riu may have a bit of an older crowd. Thanks.

Chapman

cuffedlinks · 06-13-2005

We saw ages from 20's to 70's at the Riu Palace...its all about the ambience anyway. Great place. You can go across the street to the Riu Tequila and hit the disco there...or you can pay $5 (incl. tip) and taxi it to PdC for a night out or two...

The EDSS is a nice place too from what folks here have said, and I'm sure you'd very much enjoy a stay there - but isn't the poshness of the Palace...it's quite a bit south of PdC too.

tommy · 06-13-2005

try reading the reviews.in the review section.they each have two posted...good enough for a comparison!

Riu Palace
EDSS

**Shammy** · 06-13-2005

And no snorkeling from the beach at the Riu. All they have is soft, white sand...no reef there.

cuffedlinks · 06-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Shammy

And no snorkeling from the beach at the Riu. All they have is soft, white sand...no reef there.

Oh yes they did...we distinctly smelled reef....

..Er, ummm...I see - NO reef for snorkeling...

Some great snorkeling to be had south of PdC...tours are available through this site. I'd recommend booking one!

06-14-2005

Stayed at EDSS in Feb. and loved it. We are in our late 30's. I think there were 4 other couples younger. Snorkling was pretty good.The beach is ok. Food was very good. The Mexican restaurant was our favorite. Our room was a beautful ocean front suite. Service was excellent. Have you checked out El Dorado Royale? It is a larger resort with several great restaurants and a wider range of ages. We loved both of these resorts. Good luck.

06-15-2005

We stayed at EDSS in April and we are in our 20's. Most of the people there were older but everyone you meet is really nice. I guess it all depeds on ambience like cuffed said. The beach is more for snorkelers though. Not to much for swimming because the water is shallow and rocky which means the fish are always there. I do hear EDR is great and I'd like to try that out one day. Good luck and have a great time.

cpfstich · 06-16-2005

We've never stayed at the Riu, but stayed at EDSS in April and loved it. Here's my trip report:

http://playa.info/playa-forum/showth...seaside+suites

You may want to click on the link to my slideshow too.

usagi_sisa · 06-26-2005

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Originally Posted by cpfstich

We've never stayed at the Riu, but stayed at EDSS in April and loved it. Here's my trip report:

http://playa.info/playa-forum/showth...seaside+suites

You may want to click on the link to my slideshow too.

Oh Craig! What a nice slideshow.. What program did you use?
usagi

christian176 · 06-26-2005

[quote=Chapman]We are trying to decide on a AI for a trip in Aug 2005 and would appricate any comparision info.

From everything i have heard the Riu Palace is excellent, however, we are in our late 20's and i get the impression that the Riu may have a bit of an older crowd. Thanks.

Hello Champman.

We are a young couple from Norway, 27 and 30, going to Riu Palace the first two weeks of august.
Dont mind if the Palace have a rep of having older gests. We will have a blast anyway!
And as others say; no problem going to disco at the other resorts aswell. Or into Playa for that matter.
We stayed for 2 weeks in Playa last year, and would like to try the AI thing this year.

Christian

06-27-2005

[quote=christian176]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chapman

We are trying to decide on a AI for a trip in Aug 2005 and would appricate any comparision info.

From everything i have heard the Riu Palace is excellent, however, we are in our late 20's and i get the impression that the Riu may have a bit of an older crowd. Thanks.

Hello Champman.

We are a young couple from Norway, 27 and 30, going to Riu Palace the first two weeks of august.
Dont mind if the Palace have a rep of having older gests. We will have a blast anyway!
And as others say; no problem going to disco at the other resorts aswell. Or into Playa for that matter.
We stayed for 2 weeks in Playa last year, and would like to try the AI thing this year.

Christian

I'm with you! I'd rather be at a quieter resort with an "older" crowd and have the option to find a rowdy crowd, than to have one in our backyard (so to speak) partying until the wee hours of the morning.

My Dad used to always say "Don't shit where you eat." and I think that's a fitting sentiment. Party all you want, then come back to where it's nice, quiet, and clean.

We'll be at the Riu in less than a month!!!! Can't wait.

cuffedlinks · 06-27-2005

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Originally Posted by TheBigSmoke

I'm with you! I'd rather be at a quieter resort with an "older" crowd and have the option to find a rowdy crowd, than to have one in our backyard...

AS a guest of the Riu Palace you have the opportunity to use the facilities of the other Rius in the area - except for the evening meal which is either by reservation or arranged seating times...

So...you can hit the disco at the Riu Tequila if you'd like. Usually its a pretty hopping place...and there are usually places set aside on the properties for a little late night booty shaking by DJ...this was the case at the Palace at the restaurant closest to the beach and beach bar....

And there were plenty of the younger crowd there...a goodly percentage European - and since the beach is pretty much shared by the Riu's (don't worry the beach area is vast) you'll see plenty of younger folks and it won't at all feel like you're out of place...

Or... why not take a taxi into Playa Del Carmen ($5 incl. tip) and enjoy yourselves there at several of the bars and clubs a couple of nights....

06-27-2005

Hey Cuffed, believe me, I intend to sample ALL the local flavors ... including the beach, PDC, and the other Riu properties. All I was saying that it's nice to have a clean and quiet place to come back to once the party is done ... when ever that may be ...

cuffedlinks · 06-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigSmoke

Hey Cuffed, believe me, I intend to sample ALL the local flavors ... including the beach, PDC, and the other Riu properties. All I was saying that it's nice to have a clean and quiet place to come back to once the party is done ... when ever that may be ...

Wise choice...!
Sounds like you have it pretty much worked out...
We loved our stay at the Palace.

And by "you" I was speaking more in general terms as to anyone who may read that post in the future....

Palace had the quietest rooms and hallways of any AI we've been in so far...

cpfstich · 07-03-2005

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Originally Posted by usagi_sisa

Oh Craig! What a nice slideshow.. What program did you use? usagi

Windows Movie Maker

06-13-2005	#1 (permalink)
Chapman sandflea Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Riu Palace vs El Dorado Seaside Suites ` We are trying to decide on a AI for a trip in Aug 2005 and would appricate any comparision info. We stayed at Bahia Talum for our honeymoon four years ago and loved it, but are looking to try something new. I loved being able to just walkout to the beach and snorkel at the nearby reef. Do either of these resorts have a similar situation? From everything i have heard the Riu Palace is excellent, however, we are in our late 20's and i get the impression that the Riu may have a bit of an older crowd. Thanks. Chapman

06-13-2005	#2 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 15,998	We saw ages from 20's to 70's at the Riu Palace...its all about the ambience anyway. Great place. You can go across the street to the Riu Tequila and hit the disco there...or you can pay $5 (incl. tip) and taxi it to PdC for a night out or two... The EDSS is a nice place too from what folks here have said, and I'm sure you'd very much enjoy a stay there - but isn't the poshness of the Palace...it's quite a bit south of PdC too.

06-13-2005	#3 (permalink)
tommy Rastaman Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,845	try reading the reviews.in the review section.they each have two posted...good enough for a comparison! Riu Palace EDSS

06-13-2005	#4 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,484	And no snorkeling from the beach at the Riu. All they have is soft, white sand...no reef there.

06-14-2005	#6 (permalink)
deanna Guest Posts: n/a	Stayed at EDSS in Feb. and loved it. We are in our late 30's. I think there were 4 other couples younger. Snorkling was pretty good.The beach is ok. Food was very good. The Mexican restaurant was our favorite. Our room was a beautful ocean front suite. Service was excellent. Have you checked out El Dorado Royale? It is a larger resort with several great restaurants and a wider range of ages. We loved both of these resorts. Good luck.

06-15-2005	#7 (permalink)
le_meow Guest Posts: n/a	We stayed at EDSS in April and we are in our 20's. Most of the people there were older but everyone you meet is really nice. I guess it all depeds on ambience like cuffed said. The beach is more for snorkelers though. Not to much for swimming because the water is shallow and rocky which means the fish are always there. I do hear EDR is great and I'd like to try that out one day. Good luck and have a great time.

06-16-2005	#8 (permalink)
cpfstich añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Badger State! Posts: 16,621	We've never stayed at the Riu, but stayed at EDSS in April and loved it. Here's my trip report: http://playa.info/playa-forum/showth...seaside+suites You may want to click on the link to my slideshow too.

06-26-2005	#10 (permalink)
christian176 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bergen - Norway Posts: 21	[quote=Chapman]We are trying to decide on a AI for a trip in Aug 2005 and would appricate any comparision info. From everything i have heard the Riu Palace is excellent, however, we are in our late 20's and i get the impression that the Riu may have a bit of an older crowd. Thanks. Hello Champman. We are a young couple from Norway, 27 and 30, going to Riu Palace the first two weeks of august. Dont mind if the Palace have a rep of having older gests. We will have a blast anyway! And as others say; no problem going to disco at the other resorts aswell. Or into Playa for that matter. We stayed for 2 weeks in Playa last year, and would like to try the AI thing this year. Christian

06-27-2005	#13 (permalink)
TheBigSmoke Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Cuffed, believe me, I intend to sample ALL the local flavors ... including the beach, PDC, and the other Riu properties. All I was saying that it's nice to have a clean and quiet place to come back to once the party is done ... when ever that may be ...

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