Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star property near Xplor Theme Park

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Body treatments, beach massages, body scrubs, facials
Sport court
Theater show
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Lote Hotelero 1, Manzana 20, Condominios Playacar, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playacar Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Quinta Avenida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playacar Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

Double Room (M)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room (M)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (C)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room (U)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room (C)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (L)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony (B2C-CA)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (E)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony (B2C-US)

  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Balcony (B2C-CA)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (L)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

Playacar stay.Your stay at this Playacar property places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Quinta Avenida and Playa del Carmen Main Beach. Also, Playacar Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Centro Maya Shopping Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playacar Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playacar Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 13 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa Roja - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Occidental Allegro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don Rafael - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miyagi - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive

Family-friendly 3.5-star property near Xplor Theme Park
Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, spa services, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Playa del Carmen property.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 23 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive offers 300 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Playa del Carmen property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 56.57 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Riu Lupita All Inclusive
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Hotel Riu Lupita Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Riu Lupita Mayan Riviera
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Riu Lupita Resort
Riu Lupita All Inclusive All-inclusive property Playa del Carmen
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive to the airport?

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive is 19.8 mi (252-min drive) away from the Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive on May 23, 2025 start from $171.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive.

How close is Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is 1.8 mi (13-min drive) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 12.4 mi (25-min drive) from Maroma Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Riviera Gran Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive have a pool?

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mexican cuisine and pool views.

Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Renova Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive to downtown Playa del Carmen?

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive is 1.7 mi away from Playa del Carmen.

Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 725 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yagwatie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the food was amazing I liked the relaxed atmosphere I like that the rules were not over the top restrictive and and the staff were great especially the entertainment staff and main bartenders. The silent disco was so fun so was the foam party. The night club/disco only played Spanish music shower tiles were really nice in my room and the ac was good my bed was comfortable and the drinks were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanieska, miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen servicio y privacidad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra Cecile Marie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Three out of five members of our party were ill from what we can only say was from the food from the beach club. Could’ve also been food from the dining room. One evening for dinner as we entered the dining hall. They were cleaning up a large pile of vomit that was left from a gas just moments before we arrived. The availability of food between meal times was scarce. You were offered only a very small variety of leftover fruit chips muffins, and two flavours of ice cream. With there only being two pools one and adult pool, which also had very loud guests at almost all times that could be overheard from our rooms, at 3 PM every day they brought out entertainment, regardless of engagement, they played extremely loud music, even if only a couple of guests were engaged, which was loud and bothersome, we ended up having to go back to our rooms during this time just for some peace and quiet. The choice of drinks was very limited the staff while they weren’t rude weren’t very friendly. For a review I was very surprised at this experience and will definitely not be going back. The rooms were averagely, clean, but two of our rooms that we had had very musty, old odors, coming from the dresser, and the ventilation fan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds were hard. Water would fall out the shower leavening water everywhere. Mold on mirrors and walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were really wonderful. Everyone was kind and willing to help with anything we needed. The food could be improved. It’s buffet style so there were often lukewarm items that should be kept hot or cold. Some days it was hard to find anything that looked appetizing in the main restaurant. The fresh fruit was delicious and always available for meals and snacks. The grounds were beautiful but the room was lackluster. It was not pretty or very decorated but it was clean. The TV reception wasn’t good so the picture was full of static and they weren’t smart TVs so we couldn’t screen share or use our own devices to watch movies. There is an ATM and a currency exchange at the front desk, which was very convenient. We saw wildlife: lizards, coati, sereque, deer, and lots of birds right on the grounds. The beach access was not as convenient as other RIU resorts in the area because there’s no direct path - you need to take a shuttle bus to get there and it’s about a 15 minute trip. This ended up being a minor issue because we didn’t want to spend much time at the crowded beach. This was not a calm, tranquil beach like Akumal. It was full of people and loud music and squeezed between other resort beach areas. It was difficult to walk in the surf because the beach was eroding away. One day a palm tree washed into the ocean, leaving a waist high ledge made of plastic sacks of sand to keep the rest from washing away. There was caution tape up across the whole horizon line. Not pretty
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything. It was our second time at this Hotel and we enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emilce Paola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Viviana

Traveled with partner
Check-in was considerably long by someone with not experience. Offered us rooms that they were not available and didn’t have our room by the checking time. The boy at the towel station was extremely rude and disrespectful toward to us when we tried to exchange our towels for clean us they were denied to us because the have “a rule” of only one towel per day. There were not accommodations to anything and upper management seems to have a very cocky attitude when we brought our concerns. Not friendly or willing to listen our concerns. There only good person was the bus driver which was kind and friendly everyday, but everyone else seems to be so entitled and with a little tiny mind to be able to understand they are providing a service to the people who come from far away to spend a good amount of money to be treated like they are making us a favour which maybe they need to reflect and think that places like this runs because of the tourist. If you’re looking for a place where you want to feel comfortable, welcomed and relax STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Super friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not I was expecting

I asked a room far form all noises. I could hear music...young people screaming late at night and I had a family with young peopleand babies as a neighbour
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good, staff and dining was super. The flip point is that it’s rather far away from the oceanfront and area around the resort is not suitable for walking due to golf club property.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireya, SAN YSIDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was delicious and service excellent. I definitely coming back. We went to celebrate our 32 anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TiAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I think the property needs some updating especially the lobby. I wish there was room service to get food after 10. The staff was very nice and attentive. The food was great. I loved the white party and that it was a family friendly event. The beach area was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel doesn’t have a beach inside you need to drive 30 min to get to another hotel beach, rooms are very old and small, there’s no elevators at all, only one big pool and one for children, the lobby is very very small it’s not really a lobby it’s more like just an office to check in. This hotel is not what the pictures show at all. Do not recommend at all. Not recommending at all this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice Mai See

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Do not book, pictures are very misleading! I booked because I thought this was a beach front hotel. It is not, you have to wait 30-40 minutes for a bus to take you to a beach that is 15 minutes away. Plan on 2 hours round trip just to enjoy the beach. Pictures also show a big party with entertainment but that is NOT at this hotel. They take you to Riu Tequila on Friday nights for this. A lot of what they advertise is NOT at this hotel but at other Riu hotels. This is a budget Riu hotel. Their Italian restaurant is their small snack bar, the steak place is the kitchen used at the beach (steaks served are flanks), the Mexican place is the only place that is its own restaurant. The buffet is ok but basic, same foods every day, not a lot of variety. A lot of food sat out for a long time. My family of four have had diarrhea 3 days since returning from this place and we are all now on antibiotics. Their hotel lobby is small like a car rental lobby and their store is very small and limited. A lot of European and local Spanish speaking guests. We were there 5 days and never ran into anyone from the US which we didn’t mind but just to make you aware of the environment. The liquor is very limited, one brand per alcohol type. Other guests complained about the lack of liquor choices and poor quality as well. The service was great. They do have entertainment at night but it’s a hit or miss. I’ve been to many all inclusive hotels, this was the worst.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024