Riu Lupita

An introduction to Riu Lupita

Tucked into a tangle of Yucatan jungle, the Riu Lupita is separated from the rest of the Riu Playacar Resort by a golf course which gives it a real away-from-it-all feel that can't be beaten.

And because it's a little bit smaller than your average Mexican mega-hotel, you get the kind of personal service than makes you feel really special, too. From the manager to housekeeping, the staff here work hard to make sure you have a fabulous holiday. Seek out the gardener and he'll be only to happy to give you a fresh-from-the-tree coconut – and if you take it to the bar you can be sipping coconut milk with a splash of rum.

Service aside though, this hotel has plenty to offer. Two gorgeous pools with partially submerged sunbeds tempt you away from the terrace. Hammocks freckle the tropical gardens enticing you to put your feet up. And the food is, quite simply, divine.

Inside they've kept things simple. The lobby is a titanic stretch of marble topped with a vaulted, thatched roof and dressed in tropical brights. The bedrooms are spacious, and come with nice touches like a liquor dispenser, complimentary toiletries and air-conditioning. And the main restaurant is thatch-roofed and open to the air, giving it a real outdoors-indoors feel.

All this and you're only three-and-a-half kilometres from the white sands and crystal clear seas of Mexico's Caribbean coastline, which seems like no distance at all when you take Riu's complimentary shuttle service. It sounds like paradise – and it is.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

33-inch seat pitch as standard – that's more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment

Upgrade to Premium Class and you'll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

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Riu Lupita reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 16 reviews

What to expect

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Latest Thomson Reviews

Written on 01/08/2006, Steve Rimell & Sharon Hume said...

Excellent holiday. Top notch place to relax eat drink & play. The entertainment team were v good & didnt hassle you if you didnt want to join in. We enjoyed our hoiday so much we hope to go back to Riu Lupita in Aug 2007. We also going to the... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5:

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Riu Lupita details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 pools
Sun terrace
Complimentary sunbeds and towels by the pool
Pool bar and snack bar
Tropical gardens with hammocks

Meals

Main restaurant serving buffet meals
Mexican a la carte restaurant, reservation the same day required
Themed buffets twice a week
On the spot cooking stations
Snack bar
Beach Club serving buffet meals

All inclusive option

Full board and snacks, restrictions will apply - breakfast and evening meal must be taken in own hotel
Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, restrictions will apply
Minibar and liquor dispenser restocking
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges – please see the A-Z Guide.

Entertainment

Daily entertainment programme for adults and children
Daily shows or RIU evening programme
"La Pacha" nightclub and drinks open 6 nights a week

Activities

2 floodlit tennis courts
Volleyball
Dance lessons
Aqua aerobics
Water volleyball
Giant chess
Multi-purpose sports pitch
Basketball
Windsurfing
Catamaran
Kayaking
Snorkelling equipment
Scuba diving lesson in the pool
Non-motorised watersports
Table tennis

Location

Set in a peaceful corner of Playacar's golf course
3.5km from the beach via shuttle bus
2km from Playa del Carmen's centre with shops, bars and restaurants located on 5th Avenue

Transfers

About 1 hour

Room facilities

2 double beds or 1 king-size bed
Satellite TV
Telephone
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safety deposit box
Ceiling fan
Air-conditioning
Liquor dispenser
Complimentary toiletries
Family rooms have a shower and are available with 1 king size bed and bunk beds

No. of rooms

300

No. of lifts

Other facilities

The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Spa
Massage
Beauty salon
Hairdresser
Internet access
Gift shop
Souvenir shop
Clothes boutique
Motorised watersports
Laundry service
Bicycle hire
Golf course nearby

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Thomson resort service

Web codes

Quick web search code: LLP
Quick web search code: LUP

Photos of Riu Lupita

Riu Lupita photo 1, Standard Room, Riu Lupita photo 3, Hotel grounds, Riu Lupita photo 5, Main Buffet restaurant, Riu Lupita photo 7, A la Carte Mexican restaurant, Main Reception, Children's pool area, Poolside bar, Riu Lupita photo 12, Nearby Golf Course, Riu Lupita photo 14, Main entrance, Riu Lupita photo 16, Riu Lupita photo 17

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