Riu Palace Costa Mujeres a dream come true

A Truly Exceptional Stay Riu Palace Costa Mujeres is the kind of resort that reminds you why you travel in the first place. From the moment you arrive, everything feels effortless. Beautiful surroundings, impeccable service, exceptional food, and an atmosphere that makes it remarkably easy to slow down and simply enjoy being there. The beach and turquoise Caribbean waters are spectacular even though a little bit of problems with the seaweed, but what truly elevates the experience is the at [... read more]tention to detail. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to making your stay memorable without ever feeling intrusive. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, the resort is exceptionally well maintained, and there is an impressive variety of dining and entertainment options. Whether you want to spend the day by the water, enjoy incredible food, explore the area, or simply disappear into a lounger with a drink and a book, the resort delivers. What I appreciated most was the feeling that everything had been thoughtfully designed around one simple idea: relax. I have stayed at many beautiful places, but Riu Palace Costa Mujeres manages to combine luxury, service, atmosphere, and that unmistakable feeling of escaping from everyday life exceptionally well. Highly recommended. I would return without hesitation.

Riu Palace

This is a good hotel. The food and drinks were good. Reservations at restaurants were sometimes difficult but we got to try them all. The grounds were super clean The buffet had a variety of choices. Our waiter Alberto was super nice and always waiting for us lol

Fantastic Resort!

My Friend and i spend an amazing week at RIU Palace costa Mujeres and loved every minute of it The room 3156 was spacious and bright, comfortable location, easy access to all amenities . Service was top notch , very attentive staff everywhere. The resort itself well maintained and super clean. Food was plenty and good variety, we were not hungry. Delicious drinks at the bar. Beach was big good for walking, plenty of beds. 5 big pools if you prefer a different setting. I would definitely  [... read more]come back for my next vacation. Thank you Sandra, Tripcentral Agent, recommending this resort to us.

Great resort

Had a week at Riu Palace Costa Mujeres in May 2026. Everything was great starting from smooth check-in ( all our requests were fulfilled without any problems). The food was great, we were eating mostly in buffet since it was easier to find options for our 9-year old son. The Pepe’s burger and hot dog spot at the pool area is great- freshly made burgers, hot dogs, fries every day from 11.30 am till 5 pm. We really enjoyed different special drinks made by bartender at the coffee/main bar area. Tho [... read more]se dinks were spot-on, every night they were making something different. Live piano and saxophone music players were absolutely amazing. There were great shows as well every night from 9 to 10 pm, il Divo show was especially amazing. Water park with the slides is must-have for kids, very clean and very well supervised by lifeguards. Beach is stunning, wide, clean, lots of shade from palm trees. There was unfortunately waves and seaweed but that is problem for all the Caribbean destinations. But stuff is working non-stop to clean all the seaweed. Pools were great- very clean and well maintained. Room was very clean, mattresses are new and very comfortable as well as pillows. You can also request a privacy screen for your room because of the way it designed (the shower and sink area are exposed to the view from room, so not the greatest layout), but the privacy screen will do the job to keep it private. We had only great experience with staff, everyone is very attentive, kind and making your stay smooth and enjoyable. Resort is more quiet than Riu Dunamar (where they have lots of parties), which is great for families with kids.

Enjoyable 2 week stay, not sure if we'll return

All in all, the Riu Palace Costa Mujeres was a great resort. Will we return? Not sure. It’s approximately 45 minutes to an hour from the hotel zone and the city bus doesn’t go there. We were there for two weeks mid to end of April 2026. This was our 6th stay at a Riu resort, first time at a Palace. The perks of a Palace are worth booking at least once to give it a try but it comes at a cost. We noticed an upgrade in the alcohol brands and at the a la carte restaurants. The classic Riu’s were goo [... read more]d too. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. We booked an ocean view (sea view) room (not Elite). The room was bright and roomy but too far from the beach. The ocean view rooms are located on the 4th floor above the lobby. We never heard people walking in the corridor and never heard anything from the rooms beside us for the entire stay. The ocean view from the spacious balcony was nice and we could see Isla Mujeres but that was it. No other scenery, just the ocean (which was beautiful). If we return, we would request a partial ocean view facing the hotel zone. We had issues getting two clean facecloths multiple times during the first week. My husband requested more facecloths on the app, which housekeeping delivered quickly. Another time I submitted a request on the app for more hangers and two clean facecloths. Housekeeping dropped off one facecloth and no hangers. We ended up going to the front desk to tell them what was going on. This is also when I asked if there was anything that could be done for our uncomfortable mattress. I could feel the mattress springs against my bones. Housekeeping added a thick’ish mattress pad which helped some. It’s definitely time for the hotel to look into the condition of the mattresses and to replace them. The mattress we had at the Riu Caribe last year was perfect. A few days later I had to submit another request for facecloths on the app. This time I mentioned that there were two adults in the room and that we require two new facecloths each and every day. When we put our dirty linens on the floor to be replenished, I made sure to lay the facecloths on the floor separate from the towels so the housekeeper would clearly see that we needed two clean facecloths. We tipped well, every day! We didn’t have linen issues at a different Riu that we stayed at in 2025. If kids annoy you, don’t go to this resort. I could comment on the parents not teaching their spoiled children right from wrong, but you know who you are. Enough said. The sargassum was relentless. We’re beach people, we love the ocean. Out of the two weeks that we were there, we swam in the ocean less than 6 times. Very disappointing. Not the hotel’s fault. We’ll go to a different country next time. Beach loungers were always available. We wish there was more shade on the beach. The palm trees did a decent job but we had to move the lounge chairs to dodge the hot sun. We prefer palapas as they provide more consistent shade and protection. Watch out for palm tree roots in the sand. Be prepared to go up and down 75 steps each time you head to the beach or pools if you’re taking the stairs between the buffet and Square Garden/Cappuccino. We certainly got our steps and squats in over the two weeks. The entertainment staff were phenomenal. We would say that this team of very hard workers are the best out of all the resorts that we’ve been to over the last 20 years. The Entertainment Supervisor Emmanuel deserves recognition for leading such a great team. He was very nice and personable. We played games on the beach lead by Kevin, Dehsi, Alexis Sexy Sexy, Rebecca and another gentleman (can’t recall his name). Hi Dehsi…we miss you already. The entertainment staff were very consistent in following the games on the schedule which was great compared to a different Riu. They played at the beach, by two different pools and by a small sandy area along the walkway at the end of the stairs. They also played bingo in the late afternoon by the adults only pool. The buffet servers and chefs work hard. Everyone was very attentive. The first few days we sat in the open-air section but as the temperature got warmer, we ate inside the air-conditioned sections. We found that there were fewer screaming kids in the A/C areas. Rosario and her team were great as well as Jorge and Albert. We only went to two of the a la carte restaurants, The Steakhouse and Krystal. We went to each a la carte four times over two weeks. The food and the servers were phenomenal. Parents…if you’re going to bring your children to an a la carte, please teach them some manners and stop pretending they’re not with you. Let them know that it’s not ok to scream and cry like they’re at a playground. We went to Square Garden every night after supper. We always tried the mocktail of the day (with alcohol added) from the special cart. The servers are very talented. The specialty drinks were amazing. The bartenders Miguel, Andre, Mayu and Maya were entertaining and super nice to chat with. Miguel and Andre are the absolute best! We’ve never seen bartenders work as hard and efficient like they were. We were very impressed by them. We often sat in Isabel’s section. She’s an amazing server, always on the lookout if you need a refill and often checking if you’re OK or if you’d like some snacks. The staff from Square Garden made the most of our stay. They’re genuinely happy to be there and to be friendly with the guests. We didn’t go to many of the shows. We went to the Monday night crazy show twice. It’s a 45-minute show which was extremely funny and entertaining. They do games with guests on the stage and karaoke. The reception staff and the bell boys were very polite and accommodating. There’s nothing to do in the lobby except wait for your shuttle or sit and read or relax in the air conditioning. Lounge 24 is off of the lobby but you need make your own drinks. Good spot to grab a quick snack when everything else is closed.

Lovely resort

We enjoyed the resort. It was clean, spacious. We were able to find lounge chairs around the pool. Also, lots of shaded areas!! ( which is rare at other resorts). Sports team, including sports instructor " Nacho Loco" was fun and fabulous! The one chink would be We were told no reservations needed at the restaurants however, one did need to line up to get a beeper/ buzzer to secure a spot at the more popular restaurants. Not written anywhere. We just found out through other patrons. I guess be [... read more]tter than the reservation process. Thanks for a great time!!

Really nice Resort!!!

Rooms were very clean and loved the bathtub when you need to relax, especially for moms or kids (to calm them down). We used the dining rooms quite a lot during our 10 days, but also the common kitchen area, which was without complaints. We used the pool a lot during our stay as the beach was full of sargassum. In the morning, it was fine as they cleaned the beach, but then it's back up again. We went in anyway, soaking our feet and taking pictures. But what we liked the most was definitely the  [... read more]sunrises every morning except for rain. The weather was not that hot/warm like before, we kinda have a little cold front here, but otherwise everything was perfect. The personnel was AWESOME! They were always there to help. At least, there was entertainement throughout the day. My family and I enjoyed our time there.

Really big resort

The grounds were beautiful. Way too much walking for seniors. Unfortunately got very severe diarrhea 1 hour after eating steak at Elite Restaurant. Have suffered my whole vacation and am now being tested. The service was very good by staff. Our first room had a very lumpy unsupported mattress they couldn’t replace it. So we were moved to different room with a good mattress. The resort is very modern and well decorated. The flight times were terrible lost first and last day. So really not  [... read more]10 day vacation. One hour delay coming home. We had requested 2 wheelchairs upon return arrival. Had to wait along time for them. Only one person available for two Wheelchairs. Sunwing and Westjet need to improve there system.

Amazing stay and service!

Great beach and service, will coma again! Food and restaurants are outstanding, great variety and super tasty. Just a note that resort is a bit far away from airport and it is also confusing on arrival in airport. Other than that it was amazing vacation. Room keepers and staff extremely hard working people and keeping all running super smoothly. We had magical vacation !!!

This resort was amazing!

We loved everything about our stay at the Riu Palace Costa Mujeres. The food was excellent, the pools and the beach were great and we loved the concept of having special Riu party, we went to the Pink party with the organized shuttle and had a blast. Also, the staff were always so friendly and nice. On the down side, the advertisement of one of those party “the jungle party” was quite confusing as some posters said a day and other said another so we missed it as the poster in our elevator had th [... read more]e wrong date.

Beautiful Resort!

This resort was beautiful. Everything was so clean. The food was great. The room was very spacious and well laid out. Staff was friendly. Pools were beautiful. The beach was exceptional! I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone.

Awesome resort

Best resort In cancun! Great staff food and facilities, highly likely to go back. It is a great resort, especially if you have a family because the slides are amazing. The food was fantastic! One of the best buffets. Also, a huge place for me was the fact that you didn’t have to make any reservation reservations for the restaurants. This just made life so much easier.

Amazing resort!

Everything about this hotel is amazing. Excellent service,excellent dining, beautiful grounds are kept impeccably clean. Ocean is beautiful. Staff made sure you were well taken care of. Would definitely recommend. Couldn't find one negative comment.

Wonderful vacation spot

Riu palace costa mujeres. This was our third trip here and it didn’t disappoint. Service at meal times , the wait staff went out of their way to seat us quickly at all meals. Food didn’t disappoint. The pools were great fun, beach was the best. Could always find a shaded spot to sit. We will be back for sure.

Good and relaxing resort

Very clean all around (4.75) Food was ok (4) Beach it's beautiful (4.2) Steak restaurant (3.5) Japanese (3.5) Drinks, bar service and beach service (4.5) Food by the pool (4) Buffet (4) Entertainment (4) Cappuccino and bar area (4.25) I enjoyed my stayed but I will never go back . It's definitely a 4 stars resort at best

Amazing resort

We loved everything about this resort. We will recommend for everyone because clean resort with very friendly staff and great variety everyday at the buffet,the room always clean and well maintained ,we did enjoy the Japanese restaurant

Great resort

The resort was beautiful. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The beach and water had some sargassum, but the staff were constantly trying to rake it up. Almost all the food was excellent, although we didn't enjoy the Italian restaurant, unfortunately. That was the only restaurant that was a disappointment. The pools and grounds and hallways were always being cleaned. The staff were lovely.

Amazing Resort!

We loved everything about this resort! Will recommend to everyone. Great for kids and family! I would like to go back again next year. A+++++ service! My family keeps talking about how great this resort is.

Exceptional as always

We go every year to this resort; we call our second hom, for a couple weeks. Beach cleaner and gardeners work tidiously Hotel maids are always cleaning Food is great especially at Japan and steak restaurant Beach is a place you can walk for miles At the pool bar (mezcal) you’ll find The best our amigos IMr IRVIN , ConeLo, Juan, Jose, Abel and Abiel At the buffet our amigo Packo will serve you with a smile , he is always working hard At the boutique pls go say hi to Angelica she is alw [... read more]ays willing to find a treasure for you. In the store Ara is rude and shouldn’t even work at this resort as everyone is working hard and smile to make sure you are having the right best time , Ara will go out of her way to talk about you in Spanish and yes I have reported her. The guys at luggage check are amazing The lobby staff are so welcoming and accommodating The party crew are wonderful and so much fun Italian resto could use some help You want more fun register for RIU party it’s included 5 star all around !! See you all soon Stefanya and mi familia

Very clean and great resort!

The hotel has an incredible amount of staff working there. The grounds are impeccable, everything is always cleaned, touched up, upgraded, etc. which makes it feel like a new and fresh resort. We've been here twice now and want to keep coming back. The beach is always clean of seaweed, beautiful sand and water is just amazing turquoise blue. Food at the buffet was pretty good - lots of selection and we've never felt hungry even at peak times. Drinks variety is good and the cafe is amazing to h [... read more]ang out at in the evening. Service at this hotel is definitely one of the best in Quintana Roo area. Travelled with little kids and everyone had a blast!