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Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya vs Mahekal Beach Resort

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya and Mahekal Beach Resort are both endorsed by experts. Overall, Mahekal Beach Resort ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya. Mahekal Beach Resort comes in at #14 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster and Jetsetter.

Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
7 / 10
Av Xaman-Ha Mza 9 y 10 Lote 1 Int.Fracc., Fase II Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $621 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"This is Riu's best property here and one of the better all-inclusive values despite some fading elements in the accommodations." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This enormous all-inclusive serves its luxury with an extra helping of glitz, but its breathtaking beach and exceptional service are what really shine." Full review
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Request a room overlooking the courtyard since those near the entertainment area tend to be noisy.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Garden oasis on the white sands of Playacar Beach with a palm-lined pool, six restaurants and a long list of outdoor activities." Full review
Mahekal Beach Resort
Mahekal Beach Resort
8 / 10
Calle 38, Entre Avenida 5a y Zona Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $217 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With candy-colored palapa-roofed bungalows and a great location—on the sand but just two blocks from the town's upscale northern end—this may be the perfect beach resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This massive Caribbean resort, which dates to 1982, may not be heaven on earth, but it does have white sand beach, a sea of shaded palapas, and an ocean of palm trees." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This “hotel-village” offers the most seductively comfortable version of the palm-roofed beach hut: spacious, beautifully decorated and with all modern amenities."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A boho-chic, beachfront property, the upper-middle-range Mahekal Beach Resort has 122 rooms with garden or ocean views, many of which have thatched roof bungalows." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Boho-chic sleep in Playa del Carmen, with 800 feet of soft sand, hammock-strung beach bungalows, and two pools." Full review
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