Riu Playacar or Iberostar Quetzal

dkb479 · 10-11-2007

I have stayed at the Riu Playacar 4 times and the Riu Palace1 time and is wondering if anyone has an opinion the the Iberostar Quetzal. We liked the small-ness of the playacar and the layout of the Palace. Having only stayed at a Riu resort I am nervous about changing.

Barbidoll1 · 10-11-2007

We stayed at the Tucan/Quetzal last year over Thanksgiving and it was GREAT! The resort itself is not too large, so it only takes a few minutes to walk from the beach to the main building in front. The service and food are both top notch. You can't go wrong with this resort!

MicheleR · 10-11-2007

Hi there! Hubby and I have stayed at the Riu resorts 4 times, and we are now booked for the Quetzal! We were really disappointed with the condition of the Playacar the last time we were there, but loved the size of the resort and the staff were awesome! Everyone I have spoken to have said that the Quetzal is far better than the Playacar, we can't wait! Got a great deal on the price too!!

I will let you know our impression when we get back on October 20th.

missixty · 10-11-2007

We loved the Tucan/Quetzal and are already booked for a return visit. I have never been to the Riu so I can't really give a fair comment, my choice of Iberostar over Riu would be based on a) how amazing the Iberostar was, I don't see how anything could top it and b) the negatives I've heard about the Riu's, however you have been and I haven't so you know whether you like these resorts or not.

One thing I would mention though is that the beach is far far superior at the Tucan to any of the Rius in Playacar.

GreatLakes · 10-11-2007

Quetzel in a Landslide. Riu Playacar in MY opinion is disappointing. Much better beach to the South as well.

lashervox · 10-12-2007

The Quetzal is a fabulous place.

Mrsfuzzmo · 10-16-2007

I have been to two RIUs and two IB's. EXTREMELY comparable. I haven't been to the RIU Palacar, but saw it while I was staying at the Quetzal. The Quetzal was Fabulous and I would choose it over the RIU Playcar in a heartbeat, but only because of the beach and the jungley feel. I didn't get to go onto the Playacar grounds, just saw it from the beach.

As far as entertainment, food, staff, cleanliness, IBs and RIUs are very similar. (But I'd still choose the Quetzal, as I LOVED it there!)

travmagic · 10-16-2007

I'm going to jump on the Iberostar band wagon here also. I think you would be very happy with any of the Ib resorts. But the Tucan/Quetzal is the best, IMHO.

blueton · 10-16-2007

I would pick the Tucan\Quetzal as it's a great place.

I haven't visted inside RIU hotels but would choose the Tucan/Quetzal because:

1) It' s great

2) Better beach than the RIUs

10-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
dkb479 lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	Riu Playacar or Iberostar Quetzal I have stayed at the Riu Playacar 4 times and the Riu Palace1 time and is wondering if anyone has an opinion the the Iberostar Quetzal. We liked the small-ness of the playacar and the layout of the Palace. Having only stayed at a Riu resort I am nervous about changing.

10-16-2007	#8 (permalink)
travmagic añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,668	I'm going to jump on the Iberostar band wagon here also. I think you would be very happy with any of the Ib resorts. But the Tucan/Quetzal is the best, IMHO. Last edited by travmagic; 10-16-2007 at 12:47 PM.

10-11-2007	#2 (permalink)
Barbidoll1 way into it Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis Posts: 218	We stayed at the Tucan/Quetzal last year over Thanksgiving and it was GREAT! The resort itself is not too large, so it only takes a few minutes to walk from the beach to the main building in front. The service and food are both top notch. You can't go wrong with this resort!

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MicheleR way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 104	Hi there! Hubby and I have stayed at the Riu resorts 4 times, and we are now booked for the Quetzal! We were really disappointed with the condition of the Playacar the last time we were there, but loved the size of the resort and the staff were awesome! Everyone I have spoken to have said that the Quetzal is far better than the Playacar, we can't wait! Got a great deal on the price too!! I will let you know our impression when we get back on October 20th.

10-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
missixty life=playa Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 580	We loved the Tucan/Quetzal and are already booked for a return visit. I have never been to the Riu so I can't really give a fair comment, my choice of Iberostar over Riu would be based on a) how amazing the Iberostar was, I don't see how anything could top it and b) the negatives I've heard about the Riu's, however you have been and I haven't so you know whether you like these resorts or not. One thing I would mention though is that the beach is far far superior at the Tucan to any of the Rius in Playacar.

10-11-2007	#5 (permalink)
GreatLakes añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hockeytown, USA Posts: 1,500	Quetzel in a Landslide. Riu Playacar in MY opinion is disappointing. Much better beach to the South as well.

10-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
lashervox lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stanwood WA. Posts: 12	The Quetzal is a fabulous place.

10-16-2007	#7 (permalink)
Mrsfuzzmo life=playa Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fredonia, WI Posts: 652	I have been to two RIUs and two IB's. EXTREMELY comparable. I haven't been to the RIU Palacar, but saw it while I was staying at the Quetzal. The Quetzal was Fabulous and I would choose it over the RIU Playcar in a heartbeat, but only because of the beach and the jungley feel. I didn't get to go onto the Playacar grounds, just saw it from the beach. As far as entertainment, food, staff, cleanliness, IBs and RIUs are very similar. (But I'd still choose the Quetzal, as I LOVED it there!)

10-16-2007	#9 (permalink)
blueton way into it Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Done already Posts: 227	I would pick the Tucan\Quetzal as it's a great place. I haven't visted inside RIU hotels but would choose the Tucan/Quetzal because: 1) It' s great 2) Better beach than the RIUs

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