Hotel Riu Yucatan 
Right on the white beach of the Playa del Carmen, on an extremely attractive development with a modern 18-hole golf course, 3 kms. from the picturesque town of Playa del Carmen.
The hotel offers
A beach hotel in Mexican Hacienda style, located in a privileged area. In the main building there is a large reception (credit cards accepted), lobby-bar, air- conditioned restaurant with a no-smoking area, bar and lounge bar, boutique and small shop. For entertainment there is an air-conditioned discothèque. In the Mexican street, there are a hairdresser's, a gymnasium, a souvenir shop, a jeweller's, a medical centre, etc. Its gardens, next to the beach, surround a fabulous fresh-water swimming pool with children's section, a jacuzzi and a bar in the pool. For that special gastronomic treat, there is ‘’La Margarita’’ restaurant next to the beach. Ideal for relaxation is the sunbathing-terrace with loungers and towels at guests' disposal.
Rooms
507 in all. Perfectly equipped with shower/wc, telephone, central air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, mini-bar, liqueur dispenser, safe deposit box and balcony or terrace. The suites have these same amenities but also have a living room and are equipped with bath/wc and bidet.
Sports
At no extra cost, 3 tennis courts (floodlit), table tennis, trial scuba diving in pool, wind-surfing, sailing, kayaks, pedalos, snorkelling, gymnasium and jacuzzi. Professional German diving (PADI and SSI) centre on the hotel beach, at a fee. Nearby, there is a wide selection of power water sports and horse riding (at extra cost). Interesting cultural trips.
Entertainment
Every day, daytime entertainment programme and sports for adults and night time shows. You can also visit the discothèque ‘’La Espuela’’. Live music, several times a week.
Children
Integrated children’s swimming pool, Mini-club and playgournd. Several times a week, entertainment for children from 4 to 14 years of age.
All Inclusive
Full board. Ample breakfast buffet including wholemeal products, on the spot cooking and/or continental breakfast. For lunch hot and cold first courses, pizzas, sandwiches, hamburgers, meats, fish, vegetables and desserts. For dinner, culinary specialities from the Riu buffets, accompaniedby dishes which are prepared in the restaurant in front of the guests. Two theme buffets per week and possibility of alternative dinner. Night time snacks. All national and international alcoholic/soft drinks, consumed in any of the hotel bars, in the discothèque and restaurants, re-stocking of the mini-bar, the room safe and the above-described sports and entertainment are included in the price.
* Local category: 5 stars.