Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Playacar Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 13 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 50 min drive
Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.) - 12.6 miles/20.2 km
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Rosa Roja - 6 min drive
Occidental Allegro - 7 min drive
Pool Bar - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Don Rafael - 6 min drive
About this property
Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive
Placing you within a 10-minute walk of Playacar Golf Club, Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive features a nightclub and a free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with beachside massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and Adelita, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
All-inclusive
This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and select beverages included
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorised water sports, land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Windsurfing
Land activities
Tennis
Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
Aerobics
Entertainment
On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
300 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Free children's club
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Off-site
Free beach shuttle
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
4 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Local/corner shop
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Tennis
Fitness classes
Basketball
Volleyball
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing
Shopping
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free beach shuttle
Bike on-site
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Bike storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
23 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
3 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Adelita – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Maria Bonita – This restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Cozumel – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Dante – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Tequila – On-site bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Due to Mexican government regulations, Riu Hotels and Resorts will no longer exchange US dollars for Mexican pesos at their properties located in Mexico.
Also known as
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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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Riu Lupita All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive also has a nightclub and a fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring Mexican cuisine and pool views.
Does Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive like?
Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive is a short 8-minute walk from Playacar Golf Club and 16 minutes' walk from Centro Maya Shopping Center.
Hotel Riu Lupita - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
21 November 2024
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
Rejean
Rejean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 August 2024
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.
Marian
Marian, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 August 2024
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.
Janice Mai See
Janice Mai See, 5-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Yesenia
Yesenia, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 July 2024
Ruben
Ruben, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 July 2024
Sam
Sam, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
20 July 2024
The food was not good. The restaurants were first come first serve. The food that was available for 24 hours was HORRIBLE
Essence
Essence, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
19 July 2024
It was very upsetting. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable making it hard to sleep. The food was not good often over cooked.The availability of signature restaurants is notqqqqq massive enough to accommodate the resort. They only allowed 40 people to reserve Italian and steak house.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 July 2024
Leonela
Leonela, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 June 2024
The staff was friendly but something that i didn't like was the limited dinning due to some of the restaurants in the resort had only dinner times and after arriving from tours only cold food was available. Limited transportation was also an issue because the beach is on the other side of the hotel and quinta avenida.And the last thing was the towels..you can only change it once a day which was frustrating at times due to needed them for tours and for the pool time.
Jose
Jose, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 June 2024
Patricia Marie
Patricia Marie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Great resort, friendly staff, good food .
Adrian
Adrian, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2024
It was a good deal, but there better options
Sharon
Sharon, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2024
Hotel was good , clean and good food. Rooms a bit dated and dark. Outside in certain areas (accommodation area) needs refreshed. I usually stay at Riu hotels and this one was slightly outdated in areas. All in all for budget great place.
Mark
Mark, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 May 2024
Property and grounds were very pretty and in great condition. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food presentation was pretty but flavor was terrible. Food was either over cooked, over salted, flavorless and just not good. Drinks weren’t that great either. There also is a really gross smell around the bar (we were thinking it must be the drainage system) that smelled like a combo of body odor and fish sauce. Gym facility was perfect for what was needed (weights, treadmill, elliptical, trx). The beach (there’s an 15 min bus between this resort and the next Riu on the beach) was pretty and had a nice lady out. Overall, it worked for the quick getaway we wanted but it was too bad the food was no good.
Teal
Teal, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
Ninguna queja. Costo beneficio justos.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
Everything is awesome
Ann Rose
Ann Rose, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 May 2024
Small good resort. Rooms and hotel are Outdated but the food was very good. Great if you want a short getaway, nothing fancy with very good food. Will definitely return.
Ambar
Ambar, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 April 2024
I don’t really know how to review this place. For an all inclusive the food was above average. The property was calm and had a lot of wildlife which was nice. The workers and employees were well above average for an all inclusive. The value for the price was excellent. The bus to the beach was okay. The beach was nice, the ocean not able to swim in. Drinks were strong and decent liquor selection. You got a free pass to the Riu party. The nightly entertainment was above average.
Stuart
Stuart, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
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Martin
Martin, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
LAURA
LAURA, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2024
Great quality hotel
I highly recommend this hotel. Very nice staff at the reception. Clean rooms, bathrooms renovated and clean. The hotel is located in a guarded district, among a beautiful garden and golf courses nearby. The company of coatis and capybaras included in the price :) It was wonderful to see these animals so close. Delicious food in the restaurant, a very large variety of dishes for both breakfast and dinner. The drinks at the bar were not to our liking, but the bartender had no problem making us what we asked for. Access to the beach by hotel bus takes about 15 minutes. and the beach is like a fairy tale :) soft white sand, gently shelving beach, no stones, beautiful and safe.
Monika
Monika, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 April 2024
Hector was a great entertainement guy. No room service and got yelled at trying to bring food to relax in my room. The photos used for property arnt even this property. The employees are all amazing. Its the resort, ive stayed at 10 riu and this one was defintely my least favorite. I paud to have a friend hang out for the day was charged like 100 bucks, then decides to stay the night " drank alot" proceeded to charge me another 230 for an all day and nignt pass. So an extra 230 from 11pm-12am when nothing is even open and they cared less. The next day i just asked how long to stay the entire 6 days and was only 700..
I felt i was ripped off and no one cared. Wont stay here again, my most enjoyable time was leaving property to the beach on thier advertisement which is RIU palace
nick
nick, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 March 2024
I liked the fact that it was a smaller resort. I wish the beach would off been closer to the resort.