Riu Reopens Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive

By: - July 6th, 2018
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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Riu has reopened one of its most popular all-inclusive hotels in the Mexican Caribbean, the company announced this week.

The Riu Tequila has relaunched in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, following a large-scale renovation project.

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The renovation included transformed culinary offerings and a totally redesigned pool area, among other changes.

Changes to the pool included a transformation from two large pools to a total of five rectangular pools, including one dedicated for children.

The pool area has been completely transformed.

The Riu Tequila has also added new offerings for kids, including a MiniClub and a playground, adjacent to a new gym and “Riu Fit” area.

Upgrades include the addition of free Wi-Fi throughout the property, along with a hotel disco called Pacha.

The new Black Cow steakhouse.

The culinary changes are also wholesale, with a new steakhouse called Black Cow; a 24-hour sports bar; a lobby bar; a cocktail lounge called La Fiesta and a new Italian eatery called Rinascita.

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It’s all part of what is a sleek new look for the more than 600-room hotel property.

Riu has a collection of 20 resorts across Mexico.

— CJ

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