An impressive, well run four star all inclusive, right on the beach in Playacar, offered from the UK with Thomas Cook.

Best Iberostar Quetzal Holiday Deals:

It pays to shop around from the reputable holiday companies below who all offer holidays to the Iberostar Quetzal.

1.) Thomas Cook – Packages including direct Cancun flights with Thomson Cook Airlines. For big internet discounts try the Thomas Cook website in your search for the best package deal staying at the Iberostar Quetzal Hotel.

2.) Direct Holidays – What you tend to find here is the identical holiday as at Thomas Cook only with a lower price. By direct they mean they are by-passing the travel agents which means a cheaper deal for you.

3.) Sunshine.co.uk – Often offering great prices, this “low cost” travel agency lets you combine all available flights with the best available hotel rates of the day.

4.) For more expert advice, fill in the enquiry form at the Holidays Please website and one of their Mexico holiday experts will call you back – especially good for honeymoon bookings where you want every detail to be perfect. Ask about their honeymoon service where your wedding guests can contribute to your holiday.

There is a choice of standard rooms and (a limited number of)  junior suites at the Iberostar Quetzal Hotel. Standard rooms are equipped with 2 double beds or 1 king−size bed, air con and ceiling fan, in room cable TV, coffee−maker, iron plus ironing board, hairdryer, shower room and balcony or terrace.

Iberostar Quetzal Hotel Reviews

“We booked with Thomas Cook and even though the flights were a bit too long for my liking, everything else was great. The hotel is super nice, everything is on a grand scale and well looked after. The staff are great always asking how we were getting along but not pushy or anything. In terms of other guests, I think all nationalities are represented”

“It was great being so near to Playa del Carmen – just a few minutes in a cheap taxi or just walk. The food and service and everything was great. The monkeys on the roof of our room was a bit scary at first but only because we didn’t know what it was!!!”

Iberostar Quetzal Hotel Photos

Riu Lupita Pool

With it’s tranquil location and friendly atmosphere the Riu Lupita offers exceptional value for money in Playacar for an all inclusive holiday to remember. As part of the popular, well managed Riu family the Lupita offers a great way to get to Playacar for a decent price. Not on the beach like the Riu Yucatan, the Lupita is situated amongst lush vegetation in the heart of Playacar hotel zone. The distance to the beach is about 3 km. A regular bus service is on offer (about every 30 minutes) to the hotel beach club is free. Playa del Carmen and the shopping center is about 2-3 km. Cancun airport 50 km, the transfer time is approximately 60 minutes.

Best Riu Lupita Deals:.

1.) Thomson Holidays – Thomson rate the Riu Lupita a 3T and often have great deals on package holidays there – with the best deals kept back for online bookings.

2.) Cosmos – Have some great deals All Inclusive deals to Playacar at the moment and have a large online booking discount to give you even more reason to book with them.

Rooms at the Riu Lupita have a king or 2 queen beds, telephone, satellite TV, safe, minibar, the Riu signature beverage dispensers, air conditioning, ceiling fan, hair dryer, bath or shower / WC and terrace or balcony.

The hotel comprises a main building and one-to three-storey residential buildings. Nestled in a 25 000 m² garden the Riu lupita offers a lobby with sitting area, Internet room, kiosk / souvenir shop, main restaurant “Adelita” with Non smoking area and terrace, Mexican Restaurant “Maria Bonita” and snack bar “Panchito” at the pool. The extensive garden, the sun terrace are two swimming pools and separate children’s pool and pool bar “Tequila”. Sun beds, towels and umbrellas by the pool are included. On the beach, palm trees give shade, and beach chairs are included here. The beach bar “Cozumel” is also at your disposal.

Riu Lupita Hotel Reviews

“The Lupita is a rather quiet, small hotel in a very idyllic setting it’s all very well maintained. It consists of about 20 bungalows, each with about 10 rooms. It is a slightly older hotel, but one whose condition is A1. It is fully in line with the Riu-standard in the Caribbean. On arrival at the lobby to check in you get a bracelet for the all inclusive. All the staff speak English and were happy to help us practice our beginners Spanish.  The layout of the bungalows is very good, so that  from all rooms it’s just a short way to the pool, restaurant and lobby. There are three pools available. The main pool where the animation takes place, which is absolutely is not intrusive. If you want peace and quiet you still get a smile and will be left alone. Furthermore, in addition to the main pool bar and restaurant. Another quiet pool is located a few metres between the bungalows in the beautiful garden. This is a great pool to relax with sun loungers and hammocks. At all the pools and the beach there was always enough beds available. The Kids Club has a children’s pool. The guests are of different nationalities and age mixed.
The beach of the Lupita can be reached by a shuttle bus that runs every half hour. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes. It conveys a real Caribbean feel. The bus will always open doors and the driver is always playing Caribbean music. Great fun. The beach here is very good. In the upper area are palm trees that give shade throughout the day. In the lower part you have sunshine. Something for everyone. At the beach you get chilled drinks and from noon until about three O clock you can also a lot of very good snacks.
If you get off the shuttle bus at the first stop you can walk in about 5 minutes to the pedestrian area of Playa del Carmen (5th Avenue) where all Souvenir shops etc are. No need for a taxi.”

Adults Only, five star all inclusive. Great choice for a Mexico honeymoon. The El Dorado Royale is located directly on the beautiful sandy beach.

Best El Dorado Royale Playacar Deals:

The following tried and tested sites are where you will be able to find the best deals on holidays or honeymoons to The El Dorada Royale in Playacar.

1.) For personalised service, fill in the short enquiry form at the Holidays Please website and one of their Mexico holiday experts will call you back – Holidays Please are very good when it comes to honeymoon bookings and where you want every detail to be perfect. Ask about their honeymoon service where your wedding guests can contribute to your holiday.

2.) Thomas Cook – Packages including flights with Thomson Cook Airlines for big online discounts try the Thomas Cook website in your quest for the best package deal staying at the El Dorado Royale Hotel.
Tip : Also well worth a look at Direct Holidays which is the direct sell arm of Thomas Cook. They have this hotel and usually it is a cheaper price for the same package (same flights, transfers, rep etc)

3.) Sunshine.co.uk – Often the cheapest way to book. Sunshine holidays offer hotel only or flight+hotel bookings.

Rooms at the El Dorado Royale Hotel are junior suites ; junior suites on the front line ocean view ; junior suites with direct access to the lazy river and finally the casita suites which include separate concierge, butler service on the beach etc.

This luxury resort from the Karisma hotel chain consists of the El Dorado Royal Spa and the El Dorado Casitas Royale and offers you a total of 644 rooms, a lobby with reception, 8 restaurants (Mexican, Italian, International, Caribbean and Oriental dishes and fondue) , 9 bars, martini lounge and a health and beauty centre. In the large tropical gardens are 12 freshwater swimming pools and a saltwater swimming pool with sun terraces and poolside snack bar. The use of sunbeds and parasols are included. Credit cards accepted: VISA, Master Card and American Express.

El Dorado Royale Hotel Reviews

“No crowds, no kids, discreet and wonderful service. Our stay at The El Dorada was bliss and worth every penny. We stayed in a Casita booked by Holidays Please. We had a first floor suite which was cheaper than those below but better we felt as more privacy (the ground floor suites have direct access to the lazy river)”

El Dorado Royale Hotel Photos

Fantastic location, well furnished and excellent service – all the hallmarks that makes Riu hotels in Mexico so popular. The high quality all inclusive packages combined with the fantastic beach, pool, food, drink and entertainment mean the Riu Yucatan is one of the best selling holiday hotels in Mexico for British customers.

Best Riu Yucatan Hotel Deals:

For the best deals to the Yucatan please peruse our list of quality UK holiday companies.

1.) Thomson Holidays – Thanks to their relationship with Riu and in house airline, Thomson Airways, Thomson often have great deals on package holidays staying at The Riu Yucatan with the biggest discounts available for online bookings.

2.) First Choice Holidays – sister company to Thomson Holidays and flying on the same Thomson Airways flights, First Choice are well worth a look if you are looking to book a holiday at The Riu Yucatan.

3.) Portland Direct – Also part of the Thomson Holiday family but when you book at Portland it’s almost always cheaper prices than through Thomson because there is no travel agency commission – everything else (flights, transfers etc) is the same.

4.) Sunshine.co.uk – get more information and booking deals at the Riu Yucatan from the UK’s low cost travel agent.

The completely refurbished rooms at the Riu Yucatan Hotel are tastefully decorated with 2 double beds (queen), shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, clock radio, minibar and drinks dispenser, safe and balcony or terrace with garden view.
Max Occupancy = 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Riu Yucatan Hotel Reviews

“Enormously large hotel, very clean and orderly, huge pool area with 2 pool bars, and several restaurants. Situated on a fine white beach with clear blue sea, a shopping area is nearby, and there were only hotels in the area, easy access to public transportation and no hassle from the locals compared to other holidays we have been on”.

“Staff was friendly, helpful and open-minded, there was an Asian restaurant a beach bar and a large dining room. Food was always fresh and varied, wide range of Mexican and other food”

Riu Yucatan Hotel Photos

The Riu Palace Mexico is a hotel which features beautiful architecture which is based on  a typical Mexican hacienda. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, the hotel features a wonderful garden, which stretches out to the white sandy beach. The hotel has 434 rooms, the main restaurant, 2 beach restaurants and 3 other specialty restaurants, lobby and lounge bar, fabulous pool area with children’s pool (sunbeds, umbrellas and towels included subject to availability) with aqua bar, beach bar and gazebo bar fitness centre, beauty salon and spa, and wireless internet (free) and Internet terminals (for a fee). In the nearby Hotel Riu Yucatan is the colorful “Mexican Street” – ideal for strolling and shopping. In addition to the Riu Palace Mexico all the facilities of sister hotels, Riu Tequila, Riu Yucatan and Riu Playacar are at your disposal! (breakfast and dinner only booked the Hotel Riu Palace Mexico).

Best Riu Palace Mexico Hotel Deals:

There is no hard and fast rules about who has the cheapest deals to Playacar so our best advice is to shop around from the reputable holiday companies below.

1.) Thomson Holidays – Thanks to their in house airline, Thomson Airways flights to Cancun (CUN), Thomson often have great deals on package holidays at Riu Palace Mexico Hotel with the best deals kept back for online bookings.

2.) First Choice Holidays – sister company to Thomson Holidays and flying on the same Thomson Airways flights, First Choice are well worth a look if you are looking to book a holiday at Riu Palace Mexico Hotel.

3.) For more expert advice, fill in the enquiry form at the Holidays Please website and one of their Mexico holiday experts will call you back – especially good for honeymoon bookings where you want every detail perfect. Ask about their honeymoon service where your wedding guests can contribute to your holiday.

4.) Thomas Cook – Even though this is a Riu and so normally found cheapest at Thomson, Thomas Cook do offer this hotel too and have different flights so it’s definitely worth a look

5.) Direct Holidays – Have some great  All Inclusive deals to Playacar at the moment and have a large online booking discount to boot. Normally cheaper than Thomas Cook but same flights.

6.) Sunshine.co.uk – The UK’s low cost travel agent. Independent agency sunshine lets you choose any flights and hotel to help you keep the costs down.

Rooms at the Riu Palace Mexico Hotel are junior suites and everyone stays on an all inclusive basis.

Rooms are described as very tastefully furnished with bathroom, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, sofa, mini bar with liquor dispenser (regular replenishment of soft drinks, water, beer, rum, tequila, vodka and gin), coffee maker, safe, iron / ironing board, balcony or terrace overlooking the garden. Occupancy: max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Riu Palace Mexico Hotel Reviews

“Stayed here not long after it opened and had an amazing holiday – best ever actually. Everything is a cut above, food, entertainment, decor, it’s all amazing and Mexico has got it all – great food, friendly people, amazing beaches and interesting excursions. Would love to come back and we don’t normally do that!“

Riu Palace Mexico Hotel Photos

Riu Tequila Pool

The Club Hotel Riu Tequila is located in a great location in the Playacar resort  just 800 metres from the beach.

Best Riu Tequila Club Hotel Deals:

Thanks to the special relationship between Thomson (TUI UK) and Riu hotels, in general you will find the cheapest prices and best availability at the Thomson website. Still it’s always worth shopping around a bit.

1.) Thomson Holidays – Thanks to their in house airline, Thomson Airways flights to Cancun (CUN), Thomson often have great deals on package holidays at Riu Tequila Hotel with the lowest priced packages kept back for bookings made online.

2.) First Choice Holidays – sister company to Thomson Holidays and flying on the same Thomson Airways flights, First Choice are well worth a look if you are looking to book a holiday at Riu Tequila Hotel.

3.) Sunshine.co.uk – well worth a look, at Sunshine you can book the Riu Tequila with your choice of flights from anyn of the charter airlines with Cancun flights. An easy to use website and great prices.

Rooms at the Riu Tequila Club Hotel have shower / WC, hairdryer, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, TV , radio alarm clock, mini bar, alcoholic drinks in the beverage dispenser, telephone, safe, balcony or terrace.

The lively All Inclusive Riu Tequila hotel offers a main building with reception. Two bars, a sports bar with internet access, a restaurant with a terrace and Non smoking area, a beach restaurant (at Riu Yucatan ) and a kiosk. In the magnificent gardens are the two large swimming pools, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, swim-up pool bar and restaurant. Sun, loungers and towels by the pool and sun loungers / hammocks on the beach are available without a fee.

Riu Tequila Club Hotel Reviews

“We have been to the Tequila twice now, once in 2006 when it was “Thomson Platinum” and once again in 2010. We love it and was just as good if not better second time around – the beach is wider now and you can stay for lunch at the Riu Yucatan. The food in general is “Just Wow”. In the main restaurant the selection is huge so we ended up with loads of different things. The Asian and the steak restaurant are brilliant. The Asian does great sushi and the fried ice cream desert cannot be missed.”

Riu Tequila Club Hotel Location.

The Riu Tequila is in Playacar a private hotel zone, with an 18-hole golf course. The garden of the Tequila is adjacent to the golf course. The beach which you can reach under your own steam also runs a golf cart shuttle (several times daily, without charge). To the adjacent, lively resort of Playa del Carmen is around 3 km. To Cancún it is approximately 60 km.

The stately hotel consists of a three-storey main building which is located in a park-like gardens and offers 400 rooms, main restaurant with terrace, 4 specialty restaurants, poolside lunch restaurant (grill / steak restaurant by night), Lobby and Lounge bar with terrace, sports bar, fabulous pool area with children’s pool (sunbeds, umbrellas and towels all included), pool bar and swim-up bar. Furthermore on holiday at the five star Riu Palace Riviera Maya Hotel there is also a fitness centre, beauty salon and spa, wireless LAN (free) and internet access in the lobby area (local charge). The hotel enjoys a prime position on the white, shallow sandy beach with palm trees. Sunbeds and towels included. In the nearby Hotel Riu Yucatan is the colorful “Mexican Street” – ideal for strolling and shopping. In addition to all the facilities of sister hotels, (Riu Tequila, Riu Yucatan, Riu Playacar and Riu Palace Mexico) are at your disposal (breakfast and dinner must be taken at the Riu Palace however).

Best Riu Palace Riviera Maya Hotel Deals:

There is no set rules about who has the cheapest deals to the Riu Palace Riviera Maya Playacar so our best advice is to shop around from the reputable holiday companies below.

1.) Thomson Holidays – Thanks to their in house airline and close partnership with Riu hotels, Thomson often have some great deals on package holidays here with the best deals kept back for online bookings.

2.) First Choice Holidays – sister company to Thomson Holidays and flying on the same Thomson Airways flights, First Choice are well worth a look if you are looking to book a holiday at Riu Palace Riviera Maya.

3.) For more expert advice, fill in the enquiry form at the Holidays Please website and one of their Mexico holiday experts will call you back – especially good for honeymoon bookings where you want every detail perfect. Ask about their honeymoon service where your wedding guests can contribute to your holiday. Holidays Please can also get good deals on the honeymoon favourite The Moon Palace.

4.) Cosmos – Have some great  All Inclusive deals to Playacar at the moment and have a large online booking discount to boot.

5.) Sunshine.co.uk – See also Sunshine for some great deals – they use flights from both Thomson and Thomas Cook so well worth a look.

Rooms at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya Hotel are tastefully and comfortably furnished with bath with whirlpool tub, toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, satellite TV, clock radio, sofa, mini bar with drinks dispenser (regular replenishment of soft drinks, water, beer, rum, tequila, vodka and gin is included with the all inclusive package), coffee maker, safe, iron / ironing board, balcony or terrace overlooking the garden Maximum Occupancy in the Riu hotels is for 3 adults sharing or 2 adults, 2 children (under 12).

Riu Palace Riviera Maya Hotel Photos