🌴🌴 RIU PALACE MEXICO FULL TOUR | Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2021
- This RIU Palace Mexico full tour is a bit near and dear to our hearts. This is the hotel we went to on our honeymoon in 2013! We had an amazing time at RPM and stepping foot back on property was special! We hope you enjoy our full tour of the resort, to help guide you on your next trip to Mexico.
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Travel VLOG #44 | Playa Del Carmen, Mexico | Shot August 2021
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Other Videos Mentioned in this video:
- RIU Palace Mexico Buffet Tour: Coming soon
- RIU Palace Riviera Maya Full Tour: • 🌴🌴 RIU PALACE RIVIERA ...
- RIU Playacar Full Tour: Coming soon
- RIU Tequila Full Tour: Coming soon
- RIU Yucatan Full Tour: Coming soon
- RIU Lupita Full Tour: Coming soon
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Hey there Traveler! We’re Andrew and Mona - travel vloggers! We absolutely LOVE to travel, and we are very happy to share our hotel/resort tours, traveler tips, and reviews with you. We want you to be informed on your travels so you can make the most out of your time! So, whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or just relaxing on the beach with a drink in hand (cheers by the way), you will find helpful resources, stories, and traveler tips on our channel! Happy travels!
We’re going there in a month, can’t wait! And your review is the best of all I could find, and I know how to search
Thank you! Have an amazing trip!
Excellent walkthrough, thank you for posting.
You’re welcome! And thanks for the kind words ☺️
I’m coming here In August and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched this video, great vid btw :)
Aw thank you! Hope you have a great trip 😊
Great video best reviews of hotel resorts yet 👌 keep the good work up man awesome 👌
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Love your video …it was a big part of why we booked to come here late September
Glad to hear! Have a great trip! 👍🏻
Great video. Well done with the description. Love the camera you use. Very stable and I’ll be there in two weeks. Woohooo!
Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy your trip!!!
Thanks. Hope to see some more videos. Also have you heard of anything closing up soon ? Ide hate to have to come there and be faced with a lockdown...
Awesome hotel tour!
Thank you!
This is the review I needed to see, most others just highlight it. I love how thorough you are. My wife and I and sister in law and her husband are due here May next year having had it moved twice due to covid.
Can you tell me when you intend to put up the other reviews tying it all in. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for the kind words! I hope things work out for you this time and you get to visit! :)
We'll be releasing them in the next few weeks. Stay tuned on Wednesdays and Saturday/Sundays. Best to subscribe (and hit the notification bell - if you want to) and you'll see the new videos come out. Up to you though, I know notifications can be annoying some time. lol
been here and it was the best holiday rver
Agreed! We stayed for our honeymoon and loved it as well ❤️
Thank you!!!!!!! I will be there in 4 weeks!!!!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
You're most welcome!
Great video tour thank you
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi I am going in a couple of days I really appreciate you for this video
Thanks and have a great trip!
The view of the plaza through the sliding doors at 9:40 is breathtaking! I love it. . I can't get enough of watching your tours!
Hahah! We're happy you enjoy them! Lot's more coming. We're coming home from LA tomorrow and we filmed tours and vlogs all week! :)
Hello there’s thanks very much for everything that you do!!👏👏we are planning to go there in April of 2024 we heard that after Covid nothing is same! Do you have current information on the resort? We are paying more than two grand for each person wanted to get worth out moneys. Thanks again in advance!🙏🙏👍👍😊😊
@user-me4tk6ll4m hi there! We don’t know about too many updates other than it’s no longer an adults-only resort 🤷🏼♀️ hope you enjoy your trip, it’s a great spot! Make sure to check out the other Rius in Playacar 👍🏻
You're a great tour guide.
Thank you kindly!
Ooooh, it's fancy. Now I'll need to book there next haha. At Bahia Akumal right now because of you. :P
We’ll ain’t that dandy!!! RIU Palace Mexico is excellent, but check out the RIU palace riviera Maya too. It was renovated more recently!
Wonderful video
Thank you!! ☺
Best reviews on UA-cam we book few riu hotels because off his inbiased reviews 😀 👍
Thanks so much! We are so happy you enjoyed them!
@@WherewegoingNext we going riu palace maco Dominican Republic in May now it been taken off no fly list by the English government.
That’s great news! Enjoy 🙌🏻
Thank you so much for this video- I’ll be there in Jume and can’t wait! Do you have any “must do” recommendations (daily trips and tours) you would recommend?
That’s so exciting! We love doing catamaran trips where they take you snorkelling! And if you want a crazy dance party, definitely check out Coco Bongos! You can also take a bus or taxi into downtown Playa Del Carmen to do some shopping and dining 👍🏻
Thank you for the tour, we have gone every year and sometimes twice a year, other than the time they closed during covid and we had to cancel twice that year for over 15 times.
Thanks for watching!
Going back in May, can’t wait. We went to RPRM last year and RPM the year before, both brilliant, we just have personal preference of RPM.
RPM has a special place in our hearts too - this was our honeymoon resort! Enjoy your trip 😊😊
@@WherewegoingNext thanks, will you be getting back to RPM anytime soon?
No plans right now 🤷🏼♀️
I’m leaving on the 24th of April
( 3 days !!). I’m so excited I’m really hoping the hotel is not a disappointment I’m definitely going to xel-ha and xcaret also some cenotes.
Thank for the video !
You’re welcome! The resort itself is great, but some of the rooms might be a bit outdated. But they are clean and it is a great location, so I hope you have a great time! ☺️
@@WherewegoingNext I thought that they did a renovation recently did they not include the rooms?
Thank you so much for the information and quick response I’ll Let you know how it goes when I get back
They did a renovation at the RIU Palace Riviera Maya, not RP Mexico as far as we know. We were there in august of last year.. and I don’t think they’ve done a reno since then 🤔
Hey guys!!!! Funny we were just here 2 weeks ago! Another riu off our checklist!!! I think we are going to do Riu paradise island in the Bahamas next and then we want to go to the one in the Maldives! Also talking with a high end manager at the hotel a few weeks ago supposedly they are coming out with a higher end then the palaces!!! It’s going to be called riu platinum hotels and they will be higher end then the palaces and first one is coming in Cancun in 2023 ! Have fun guys!!
Hey Theodore!! Good to hear from you! Awesome to hear you've been collecting your RIU badges ! Hope the videos have been helping!
That's really cool news about the RIU Platinum! We'll definitely be heading down in 2023 to do a tour and review! Hope all is well with you guys!
One of the most thorough reviews I have ever seen ! Which resort has the nicer beach ? Riu Palace Riviera Maya or Riu Palace Mexico. Or is there no difference?
They're pretty much the same. Very large, lots of palm trees, water has seaweed on/off depending on the tides.
Thank you! Appreciate those kind comments! :)
Thank you very much.. Great information. This video was posted on August 28. When were you there precisely? Trying to determine which months to avoid due to seaweed season. Thank you again.
We went the first week of August, 2021.
Thank you😊
And thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊
My names mona too I enjoyed this
Aw! Hi Mona, thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed.
This was incredible! We plan to go there in a few months and this just helped me feel so much better about our decision. Thank you! Do you know if they have connecting rooms at this one and if we can book that ahead of time.
Glad we could help! We don’t remember seeing any connecting rooms 🤔 and they don’t show them on their website 🤷🏼♀️
Hello great video! I actually enjoy all of your videos they are very good! Do you have any advice on what room to or building to ask for with the best view of the ocean? They do not offer ocean view as an option but I would like to get the best view if there is a way somehow. Also how is the wifi situation there as I will be traveling alone and do not want to completely disconnect from the world. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you!
Hi, thank you for the kind words! It’s kind of luck to get a good room by request. It depends what they have in their inventory when you check in. Best chance is booking a suite. Wifi was excellent while we were there. It’s complimentary and will get you on all the socials and face time in strong wifi locations eg. The lobby. Hope you enjoy your solo trip!
Your walkthroughs are all excellent and very helpful. I am planning to treat my mom to a trip either here or the Riu Palace Peninsula. She is older, I was just wondering if the elevator at this resort goes down to the pool level as well. Also, in for the Peninsula, I notice it was quite a few stairs from the pools up to the lunch buffet, is there a way to access that restaurant without walking up those stairs? Thanks in advance for any info, I just don't want to bring my mom somewhere where she will have to climb a bunch of stairs, her hip is bad and stairs are difficult for her.
I know there are elevators in the lobby’s of both hotels, but I don’t remember specifically if there are some by the buffet at RP peninsula or close to the beach at RP Mexico. I don’t want to steer you wrong, so I recommend emailing the hotels to see which one has the better accessibility options for your mom 👍🏻
Very nice tour, thumbs up.. 👍! My question is regarding of "In-Room Liquor Dispenser"? Are the bottles still missing?
I found the answer in your other two videos. Looks like liqueurs are back.
Yup, they’re on there way back in action
Love the review! Our only experience in Cancun was at the Barcelo Palace resort in 2019. We loved the food and service. Everything was great! We are now considering the Riu Palace Mexico. How would you compare those two? More importantly how is the food? We had a horrible food experience at the Riu in Cabo San Lucas. so we are very hesitant on Riu because of that.
The food at the Riu Palace Mexico is exceptional 👌🏻👌🏻 we think it’s better than the food at the Barcelo Maya Palace. Overall, both resorts are pretty comparable… Barcelo has better rooms, but RIU has better food. Both are great tho 👍🏻
@@WherewegoingNext thank you!
The review is amazing, thank you so much! At the beginning of the video you said that if we stay at this resort, we can access all other 5 resorts from Playa del Carmen. Do you think it is possible to attend the shows at Riu Tequila if we stay at Riu Palace Mexico? Thank you for the answer .
Yes, you can visit any of the resorts and see any of the shows if you’re staying at one of the Palace hotels 👍🏻
Hey thanks for the Amazing review, which would you say is better palace riviera maya or palace Mexico?
That’s a tough call! They’re both amazing! We would probably lean towards Riviera Maya, just because the rooms have been recently renovated - otherwise they both have amazing food and very similar amenities.
Beautiful Video. Which month was this filmed?
This was August, 2021 👍🏻
Great video will be staying there in December. Do they provide to and from airport transportation? Which transfer services do you recommend?
You can get transportation from RIU. You can also get alternate transport arranged apart from the resort. The packages we book through in Canada always come with transportation included. Take a look at the details when you search. It should say if it’s included.
I keep reading other reviews about the lobby not having A/C. You mentioned that it felt nice and cool. Hoping there is A/C throughout the resort inside! This was a great review! I’ve been going back and forth on so many resorts!
100% there is AC in the lobby. In the other RIU hotels (non-palace) no AC. Which others are you trying to choose from?
great video. Around the 11 minute mark at the Miyagi place... at a restaurant here, are there any restrictions? I have not been to an all inclusive before. Is it like one app and one entree per person? Drinks seem to be unlimited from watching this.
Thank you.
They ask you to wear a mask while indoors, but when you’re seated at your table, you can remove it for your meal. Typically at the a la carte restaurants, you can order what you want. I’ve got two entrees before because I couldn’t decide. Not sure if every place does that. Yes, the drinks are unlimited!
Hey, great videos! I've watched this one about 5 times as I'm going at the end of November! Just wondering how you would compare it to Bahia Principe? Better or worse in your opinion? I've been akumal 4 times but I hear it's gone down hill a bit. Thanks!
I honestly feel that RIU wraps everything up nicely, and puts a bow on top. It's pretty consistent from RIU to RIU - you know you're going to get a solid experience. Although, I would tip the cap to Bahia for nightlife. If you were thinking of staying at Playa Del Carmen, check out our RIU Palace Riviera Maya video too. It was more recently renovated in comparison to RIU Palace Mexico.
@@WherewegoingNext Thanks for your great response seems like I've commented on the wrong video 😂 we are infact staying at the riu palace Riviera Maya (which is the video ive seen about 5 times) thanks for letting me know your thoughts! Onwards!
Okay good to hear. You’ll have a better experience at RM! 🙂☺️
@@WherewegoingNext 🤗
Great vid, hi from wales. This may sound a stupid question but do u see any iguanas on this resort? I have a phobia lol. Also is there any sports bars near by with pool tables etc? And what month did you go? Thanks.
Hi from Canada! Thanks for watching our video! No, we didn’t see any iguanas when we went in August, 2021. Yes, there is a sports bar/lounge that’s open 24 hrs - it has snacks and beverages and sports are shown on the tvs, but no pool tables.
@@WherewegoingNext thankyou
thanks for the informative video...i am aware of the hard rock golf course across from the main entrance..do you know if the hotel has special rates for the golf course?
No, we aren’t aware of any special rates that RIU promotes 🤷🏼♀️
This was perfect to watch as we are trying to decide between RIU Palace Mexico and Riu Playacar. This definitely helped us decide to do RIU Palace Mexico. Question for you.... what do you recommend for transportation to and from the airport? Thanks for making this great video.
Glad it was helpful! You’re welcome. We always have the transportation included in our package from a vendor (eg air Canada, Expedia, etc). I believe RIU has a shuttle too if you book directly with them. Otherwise, jump in the RIU palace mexico group on Facebook and there are lots of recommendations ! Have a wonderful time!
This video is so helpful! What was the entertainment like here? Would you say it is similar to the other RIU palace in that it’s minimal compared to the Tequila? Really thinking of booking soon!
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Yes, the entertainment is minimal. There is a show in the evening and not much else after that. You do have the option of visiting the other RIUs, like you mentioned the Tequila, if your in the mood for something more fun lol
@@WherewegoingNext thank you so much
Of course! Have a great trip!
Another great video! I'm taking the whole family may 26 to may 30 and I'm devating wich of the palaces to go. Which one was your favorite Mexico or Riviera Maya! Your opinion is very well appreciated!
We liked the Riviera Maya bc the rooms and resort are newly renovated and nicer 👍🏻 you can visit RP Mexico as well, so you can compare 👍🏻
@WherewegoingNext Thanks guys! God bless you! Merry Christmas!
@samuelmateo9386 Merry Christmas!
awesome video when is the best season to avoid seaweed ?
Great question, it’s usually much better in the cooler months. Late fall, winter, early spring
Is this kinda comparable to Riu Peninsula? The beach/pool looks further away from the hotel but curious if people still use it as a way to chill out and get some sun? Also, going to ask if the other resort the Riviera Maya bigger than this one or about the same size?
I would say this hotel has the same decor as the Peninsula but this one is much bigger. The beach is not far, just a few minute walk. Yes, the beach/pools are where most people spend their time. This hotel is about the same size as Riviera Maya, but that hotel had been renovated whereas RP Mexico has not.
Hi there, question.
I am going to the Riu Palace, now do I hear you mention that you're allowed to go on all perimeters of the surrounding Riu properties.
Is this only when you have booked at palace. Or also when you booked on tequila?
Yes, only if you’re staying at a Palace hotel 👍🏻
Thinking of mid to later April, what's the seaweed like at that time of year.. so for nightlife you have other rius close by?..
Spring and summer tend to be worse than winter for seaweed, but it comes and goes so you can still get nice water 👍🏻 yes, the RIU Tequila has a nightclub and is right across the road 👍🏻
A la carte restaurant? If you do the all inclusive, is that included or costs extra?
Yes, they are included!! The only thing you would have to pay for is if you book an excursion.
What would you recommend for a family vacation with a 12 year old and a 14 year old? Riu, Dreams or BP?
Riu Palace Costa Mujeres is a fave! Riu Dunamar is great as well
Did u have to take rapid test and how many days before you reach but if you do not have to let me know trying to go may 2022 thanks
You do NOT need a test to go to Mexico. You will have to do your own research to see if you need a test to return to your own country - regulations change quite often.
We have stayed at barcelo maya riviera twice. How do the pools at riu compare to the pools at barcelo
One thing we liked about Barcelo is the seating and hammocks at the pools. RIU is simply pool lounge chairs. For that, Barcelo is a bit better.
Do they still have the open stores up the street with in all the Riu's I think it was on the left side?
Certainly do! Lot's of crafts, souvenirs, etc. It's basically right across from RIU Playacar
@@WherewegoingNext thank you
@@sunnynorris6888 You're most welcome1 :D
Can you access the restaurants in the nearby RIU resorts?
We went over to the other hotels, but they prefer you stay at your own hotel for meals.
Thanks! Is this better than Riu Palace Las Americas?
Sorry, not sure! We’ve never stayed at Las Americas, we just toured it. RP Mexico is great, just the rooms are outdated… the RP riviera Maya is a good choice in Playa del Carmen!
Which of the Riu palaces was the best in your opinion
The Riu Palace Costa Mujeres 🤭
Do they have airport shuttle there and back to hotel and is their a fee or free
Not sure, our trip package included airport transfers. If they do have a shuttle, it will have a fee. You can also grab a cab or an Uber to get to the airport. 👍🏻
Do you recommend playa car or riviera maya?
Riviera Maya is newer and nicer looking, plus it has a few more amenities 👍🏻
If you were to pick one of those Riu hotels, which would you suggest?
I would say the RIU Palace Riviera Maya! It’s newly renovated and the food is 👌🏻
@@WherewegoingNext Thank you for getting back to me :-) I think I did see that one last night too, I only asked on this one as you mentioned you went here for your honeymoon.
No worries! Yeah we had a great time on our honeymoon over 8 years ago… but the resort and rooms have not been updated since and are really showing their age. In terms of food, service, beach, and entertainment they are pretty much the same
For that room 24', don't you have to have an upgraded room?
We only toured a basic room, so not sure what the upgraded ones look like 🤷🏼♀️
How strict is the dress code, will i be fine to eat at the restaurants with no long sleeve shirts?
Yea you will be 100% fine without a long sleeve! 👍🏻 they are not sure strict about dress code at all anymore, as long as you’re not wearing your bathing suit you should be fine lol 😆
Is there any activities for kid from Age 3-12?
Not sure about the specifics, because the last time we went there it was adults-only.. but they have Riu Land for the smaller kids and some pool activities for the older kids
What happens to the people that failed the temperature check?
Never seen it happen. But I suppose they will then have you do a rapid antigen test.
Did u take plane to cancun or playa de carmen
Cancun!
When is the seaweed season?
Usually in the warmer months April/May - October/November
All restaurants and alcohol is included? Even premium liquor? Do u tip
Yes, everything is included. There is some "better" liquor, you just have to ask for it. We tip good service. Usually a bartender/server $2-3usd after a couple of drinks served. It's completely discretionary.
@@WherewegoingNext just to be clear, for someone that has never been to an all inclusive mexican resort before, are the "al-a cart" restaurants included with your stay or do you pay to dine at them? thanks in advance. great video!
@@Clinders0 yup!! You’ll get all your food and drink included!! 👍🏻👍🏻😁
Going woth a group of friends and cant make my mind up riu Palace mexico or riu Palace Riviera Maya? We like to party. Whats your thoughts?
Both of those are quiet resorts and didn’t offer much entertainment when we were there. You can visit the other Rius in the complex for a party vibe (a few minutes walk down the road). RP Riviera Maya is more updated so we prefer that one.
Is this a re-post? Or am I having a major case of déjà vu?
Hahah, fear not! This is anothe RIU Palace in Playacar. We posted Riviera Maya last week, and thi one is RIU Palace Mexico
@@WherewegoingNext Lolol . If I was smart I would have looked through your recent videos first. Thanks for getting back.
It’s this better than the riu palace Rivera maya?
Yea! Much better than RIU Playacar
À quelle date cette vidéo a t elle été tournée?
August, 2021 👍🏻
Is this in Cancun?
No, it’s in Playa Del Carmen, or Playacar. About 1 hour south of Cancun!
Are the restaurants vegan friendly?
I don’t want to lead you astray, but I do recall reading that the chefs can be flexible for dietary requests. I don’t recall seeing any vegan menu sections exclusively.
@@WherewegoingNext once they are flexible I can survive then. Thank you for responding
@@dona-leem1421 you’re welcome. I did notice dairy alternatives, but next time we go somewhere, I’m going to be more observant of vegan friendly dishes and restaurants
Sorry to bother did u have to have travel papers for the days u stay in mexico or your passort is enough
Just a passport!
All giod but those seaweed on the beach is jo no for me
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