Capacity: 80 Guests
Beach Venue
Hotel Riu Playacar’s Beach Venue offers an oceanfront wedding setting on Playa del Carmen’s white-sand beach, ideal for ceremonies, receptions and cocktail-hour celebrations with the Caribbean Sea as backdrop.
Weddings
The perfect wedding
Why say "I do" here
Beachfront Atmosphere
Exchange vows on Playacar Beach, inside a gated community just south of downtown Playa del Carmen.
Wedding-Day Flow
Ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions can move between Beach, Garden, and Las Olas Pool Bar settings.
Flexible Venues
Choose Beach or Garden celebrations for larger groups, with Las Olas Pool Bar suited to intimate cocktails.
Celebration Weekend
Turn one day into several with all-inclusive dining, four bars, pools, beach activities, and nearby nightlife access.
Helpful Planning
Wedding packages may include ceremony setup, recorded music, bouquet, boutonniere, cake, sparkling wine, and semi-private dinner.
Stay Together
Guests stay on site in 396 rooms, with free WiFi, buffet breakfast, pools, restaurants, and bars close together.
An unforgettable ambiance
Wedding Venues
Capacity: 70 Guests
Garden Venue
Host your wedding at Hotel Riu Playacar’s Garden Venue, a tropical garden setting surrounded by lush greenery, ideal for ceremonies, receptions and cocktail hours with added privacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding FAQs
Does Hotel Riu Playacar host weddings on-site?
Yes, Hotel Riu Playacar offers dedicated Weddings by Riu services, with couples able to celebrate Civil, Symbolic, and Renewal of Vows ceremonies right on the resort grounds at Hotel Riu Playacar.
What wedding venues are available at Hotel Riu Playacar?
Hotel Riu Playacar offers a Beach venue and a Garden venue, both suited for the ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour, giving couples a choice between an oceanfront or garden setting for their big day at Hotel Riu Playacar.
What types of wedding ceremonies can be performed at Hotel Riu Playacar?
Hotel Riu Playacar can host three ceremony types: Civil ceremonies, Symbolic ceremonies, and Renewal of Vows, allowing couples and long-married pairs alike to mark their commitment at Hotel Riu Playacar.
What is included in a standard wedding package at Hotel Riu Playacar?
A standard wedding package at Hotel Riu Playacar can include a mint-colored ceremony setup, recorded music, a bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere, a semi-private dinner at one of the on-site restaurants, a wedding cake and sparkling wine toast, romantic room decoration on the wedding night, and a 10% discount on spa treatments for the couple.
Are there upgraded wedding package options at Hotel Riu Playacar?
Yes, beyond the standard offering, Hotel Riu Playacar also features the Royal Package and the Caprice Package, the latter described as the most extravagant and complete option for couples planning a wedding at Hotel Riu Playacar.
How many guests can attend a beach or garden wedding at Hotel Riu Playacar?
The Beach venue and Garden venue at Hotel Riu Playacar can each accommodate up to 100 guests, making either space suitable for intimate or mid-sized destination wedding celebrations.
Can Hotel Riu Playacar accommodate more than one wedding per day?
Hotel Riu Playacar is experienced in hosting multiple weddings per day, so couples can trust the resort's wedding team to coordinate ceremonies smoothly even during busy booking periods.
Is Hotel Riu Playacar a good choice for a family-friendly destination wedding?
Yes, Hotel Riu Playacar follows Riu's Fun4All family concept and is known as a family-friendly resort with activities, a kids' club, and a kiddie pool, so couples can welcome relatives of all ages, including children, to their wedding celebration at Hotel Riu Playacar.
Where can wedding receptions be held after the ceremony at Hotel Riu Playacar?
Following the ceremony at the Beach or Garden venue, couples can continue the celebration with a semi-private dinner at one of Hotel Riu Playacar's on-site restaurants, such as The Palms, Jade, Traviata, or Turquesa.
Does Hotel Riu Playacar offer spa services for the wedding party?
Yes, the resort's Renova Spa offers treatments for the wedding party, and couples booking a wedding package at Hotel Riu Playacar receive a 10% discount on spa treatments.