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What We Love
- The resort is tucked away inland with four swimming pools, day and night entertainment, several restaurants and bars.
Things to Know
- The resort includes a diverse collection of essential and entertaining amenities.
- Your centralized location will allow you to get out and explore Playa del Carmen whenever you like.
Riu Tequila includes all the primary amenities you'll need to make your vacay relaxing. If you want to get out and about, you're in a prime location to visit the Mayan ruins, shop around in Playa del Carmen and explore the coast.
Location
Playa del Carmen - Off BeachProperty Information
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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: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec26 - 31Dec50
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
12782 reviews
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Aug 29, 2026Amazing stay
We’ve just returned from an amazing stay at Riu Tequila and honestly had such a lovely time! 🌴☀️ Our room was absolutely massive and cleaned perfectly every day. The cleaners did such a fantastic job, and we loved coming back to the little towel animals they made — such a lovely touch! The whole hotel was kept incredibly clean, with cleaners constantly around keeping everything looking spotless. All of the staff were lovely — always polite, welcoming and friendly. A special mention to the lovely lady in the sports bar who exchanges your cash for coins for the pool table. She was so sweet and always had a smile on her face. ❤️ The food in the main buffet was great, with loads of choice and plenty to choose from. We only tried one of the speciality restaurants, the Italian. Just a little tip if you’re going: we didn’t realise the starter was buffet style and that you then ordered your main afterwards, so we ended up just getting our main from the buffet! The beach was beautiful and really wasn’t far to walk at all. The shaded walkway made the walk much more comfortable, and there’s also a lovely man who takes you down on the golf buggy, which is especially handy. Our only downside with the beach was that there was nowhere to get a drink. The nearest option was the hotel on the beach, which was a little inconvenient. The hotel shop is quite expensive, but if you walk down from the hotel a little way, there’s a strip of shops and bars where things are much cheaper. We also got a taxi into Playa del Carmen, which was really quick and surprisingly cheap. We spent every day at the swim-up pool and always managed to get a sun lounger, no matter what time we arrived. The only downside was that the pool could have been cleaner on some days, with hair, bugs and little green bits floating around. It could also get quite busy around the swim-up bar, with people standing there for long periods, making it difficult to get in and actually get served. We did notice that some guests took the all-inclusive drinks a little too far, with a few people becoming very unwell from alcohol. We felt the lifeguard could have been more proactive in those situations. The NEON and WHITE parties were absolutely brilliant! 🎉 So much effort goes into them and they were definitely highlights of our holiday. The entertainment and shows were fantastic too. The only thing we struggled with was the heat — it was unbelievably warm, and you were sweating almost immediately! Even sitting watching the evening shows, we were sticking to the seats 😂. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay at Riu Tequila. There are a few little things that could be improved, but they certainly didn’t ruin our holiday. The friendly staff, fantastic entertainment, beautiful beach, great food and overall atmosphere made it a holiday we’ll remember. We’d definitely consider returning! 🌴❤️
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Aug 28, 2026Best trip
Amazing time, great parties and met some amazing people great for friends, families and couples
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Aug 26, 2026
Not on the beach, but still worth staying there.
I somehow didn't realize this place wasn't on the beach until after I booked it. but, it wasn't too bad. It was a few minutes walk to the beach. Everything else was great. The food was more than adequate and the entertainment team was excellent. We would go back if it was on the beach. However, it was less expensive than ones on the beach, so that was a plus and made up for it. One cool thing being off int he jungle was the wildlfe. There were tons of agoutis and coatis.
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Aug 25, 2026
Great holiday first time in a Riu
Great hotel. Hot in June, just a quick shower here and there but they didn’t last long. Still got a great tan. The hotel provides amazing food and great staff friendliness. Amazing bar service, which a great selection of alcohol. Rooms were clean and tidy. The smoking rules in Mexico is a bit of a nightmare but not hotels fault. Would return
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Aug 23, 2026
Excellent hotel with such lovely staff
We had an absolutely excellent stay at the RIU Hotel Tequila. The staff were incredible and the entire team work so hard and are always happy. The food was great with plenty of variety and choices available at every meal. Our room was plenty big enough, and the shower was absolutely amazing. The hotel surroundings are beautiful and the resident coatis are such fun characters to watch! The beach is only a short walk away or you can catch the buggy. We loved every minute of our stay.