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Riu Tequila

Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Families welcome
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The short version

Inside the Playacar development, Riu Tequila pairs family days with somewhere to go after dark. It has an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, the RIU Land kids' program, a spa and a gym, plus a sports bar and a nightclub for the evenings. One thing to know up front: RIU doesn't tag this hotel as beachfront the way it does its sister hotels, though it does provide sun loungers on the beach.

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Good to know

  • A family resort inside the Playacar development.
  • Four bars, including a sports bar and a pool bar, plus a buffet and themed restaurants.
  • An outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, and the RIU Land kids' program for children.
  • Also on site: a spa, a nightclub, a gym and free parking.

Before you book

Unlike its sister hotels, Riu Tequila is not tagged as beachfront. The hotel does provide sun loungers on the beach, so ask me and I'll check exactly how guests get there.

Quick answers

Questions about Riu Tequila

Is Riu Tequila on the beach?

RIU doesn't tag it as beachfront, unlike its sister hotels. The hotel does provide sun loungers on the beach for guests. Ask me and I'll check exactly how you get to them.

Does Riu Tequila have a kids' club?

Yes. Children have the RIU Land kids' program, and RIU lists the hotel as a family resort. There's also an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar.

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Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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