Thus, RIU has confirmed the scheduled closures this year for both the Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun and the Riu Palace Mexico in Playa del Carmen, and each resort will undergo significant improvements before reopening later this year.
This comes after Riu recently opened a new resort in Cancun, the highly anticipated Riu Ventura.
Riu Palace Peninsula, Cancun
The Riu Palace Peninsula, located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, will close its doors starting April 6 for renovations. This all-inclusive beachfront hotel is expected to reopen on July 25, 2026.
The resort, one of RIU’s established addresses in Cancun, features more than 500 rooms and suites, several swimming pools, and a wide variety of restaurants.
Although RIU has not publicly detailed the full scope of the work, the temporary closure indicates a comprehensive renovation of the rooms and common areas as the brand continues to update its portfolio in the Mexican Caribbean.
Riu Palace Mexico, Playa del Carmen
Further south, in the Playacar enclave of Playa del Carmen, the Riu Palace Mexico is also scheduled to close for renovations starting May 4, 2026. The property is expected to reopen on September 5, 2026.
This beachfront all-inclusive resort has long operated as a family resort within the private Playacar community. When it reopens, the hotel will adopt an adults-only concept, marking a significant shift in its positioning.
These dual closures underscore RIU’s continued investment in the Mexican Caribbean, as established resorts undergo regular renovations to remain competitive in the high-density all-inclusive market of Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Source: expreso.info
