Highlights of RIU Dunamar and RIU Palace, Costa Mujeres | Best Beach | Family Friendly

[@jackied6427]

We will be going there for our daughter's wedding in February 2024. Can't wait to go. Thank you for making this video, you did an awesome job on every part of it.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Let me know about your experience there. I’d love to hear about it.

[@jonathanotchengco9651]

how was it?

[@poshposh1091]

One of the best reviews... You have convinced me . I am definitely a subscriber now

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

I’m glad you liked my review! Thank you for subscribing!

[@BigRW]

We stayed at the Palace side in December and enjoyed it. The beach is very nice. You don't need water shoes, really, since there are no rocks. The food at the buffet, we thought, was pretty good. We didn't do the other restaurants because we liked the buffet and it was just very convenient. The water park was fun, but there isn't enough seating. Also, compared to other all inclusives where we've stayed, the entertainment was very poor. That being said, we're coming back to Mexico again this year and looks like we're coming back here again. The beach was just so nice and the service was excellent.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

The beach is beautiful there! It is definitely a selling point. I’m tempted to return and stay at the Palace next time. Where else have you stayed that you like?

[@BigRW]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO We've stayed at the Royalton Riviera Maya twice,.the first time was 7 years ago and we loved it,but we went back in 2020 and found it had been poorly maintained. We also went to the Royalton in Punta Cana and it was just OK. The Grand Riviera Princess was good. The grounds there were beautiful. The beach there was OK, but it was great for snorkeling. We saw rays, tons of fish, a crab, a Caribbean lobster, and moray eels there. The eels are kinda scary. I'd definitely wear water shoes there. We really liked this Riu for the value and the location. We're both nearly 50, so we think the location kinda weeds out the raucous crowd.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@BigRW We like the Iberostar Lindo too. Have you ever considered that resort? I have a video of that one too.

[@BigRW]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO I watched your video. It looks nice. I know my wife will like the lazy river and I'm just a big kid, so I'll like the slides. The pools are huge. We'll strongly consider this place. Thanks much.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@BigRW You will have to let me know what you decide. So many choices.

[@ovatsugn]

Great video! Thks I'm planning to go next week, do you know if the weather this time of year os bad? Thanks

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. So it depends on what you think is considered bad weather. For myself, I prefer the fall and winter months because it’s not as hot as June, July, and August. It will be hot while you are there, so remember to stay hydrated. Seek out shade because it’s easy to get burned if you are not careful-Especially while in the pools. I wear a rash guard when I spend a lot of time in the sun, and I don’t want to keep applying sunscreen. If you like to walked the beach, I’d suggest early morning.

[@alyssagray6966]

Hello, I will be traveling there soon, did you take the transfer shuttle that the hotel offers or private transportation? what do you recommend?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

We had a transfer service included in our package from Apple Vacations. In the past we have booked private or direct transportation to other resorts. Who did you book with? Will they bundle it for you?

[@travelmanMN]

If you're still out there. I have been to MX once and that was early this year. I go solo on 99.5% of my trips! Am I going to be bored at Riu Palace CM? When I stayed at Riu Peninsula I went off the resort once I think to the mall other than that spent 4 days on the resort. Chilling out etc. Also, how do you feel about going here say Mid February? Wanna get that tan on :)

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

You may be bored at the Palace, but you can always walk over to the Dunamar and meet some people at the 2 adult pools. There always seemed to be some lively people at the swim up bars. There are a lot of kids in that part of that resort though. The Palace felt more relaxed and there were mainly adults there. If you like to wind surf and do water sports, you will be able to stay busy with this activities. We love February in Mexico!

[@terryw929]

I enjoyed your video. I stayed at Dunamar a year and a half ago. I thought it was really nice, the food was ok, average, but the beach was awesome and so was the service. The entertainment was good, but not as good as the one you posted lol

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

Thank so much for watching my video! I agree with you! We loved the beach there and thought the service was very good. Sorry you missed the entertainment that I showed in the video. It was epic! 😃

[@cuongdo9958]

Thank you very much. We are still deciding between Palace costa Mujeres and Palace Peninsula. Which one would you recommend ? Of course the prices are defferent.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

I haven’t heard of Palace Peninsula. Where exactly is that located?

[@cuongdo9958]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO Hi there, I think the Palace Peninsula is the most beautiful one and more expensive. It's right in the Hotel Zone.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@cuongdo9958 I think it boils down to personal preference. We prefer the Riviera Maya area rather than the hotel zone.

[@kk-yy8oi]

Thanks for the video, I thought if you are the guest from dunamar , you can't dine at the palace restaurant right?. Or does dunamar has a steak house too? Are the steak house also serving breakfast and lunch too? Thanks again ..I'm going next week

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

You are welcome! You are right…you cannot dine at the Palace, but the Dumamar has a steak house. While we were there, they did not serve breakfast or lunch in the steak house. A la carte restaurants are usually only for dinner. Enjoy you vacation! Let me know how it goes.

[@pdrbcl]

Thank you @noshoesjusttravelGO, nice video! We are still deciding between Dunamar and Palace - do you think the Palace is worth the 300-400$ premium we are looking at?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

That depends…Are you traveling with adults or adults with children?

[@pdrbcl]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO thanks for the reply! We are traveling as a couple, no kids

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@pdrbcl If it were me, I’d pay the extra and stay at the Palace. If you stay at Dunamar, it’s not bad, it was a lot of kids though. When we were there, for some reason we saw a lot of families with babies. I was very surprised.

[@aleksandrabelousova513]

@@pdrbclwe stayed in Dunamar as couple this month and we actually had to request a hotel change because the food (and service) isn’t really great! We’ve changed to Palace and it was much better , it’s a different concept ! So I would definitely say it is worth to add for a Palace. We didn’t go to the Palace next door because was overbooked though (we went to Riu Palace las americas on hotel zone), but all Riu Palaces got similar concept.

[@scottgreif8144]

Awesome review! Does anyone know what the (U) means after the room designation on RIU properties? This resort lists a Suite (U) and im curious what exactly that room and view would look like.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

Thanks for the compliment! I checked their website quickly and saw some suites had a U after it, but I’m not sure what that means. Did you book with a travel agent who may have specifically asked for that? My only guess would be possibly upper floor? It looks like the suites either have a balcony or a terrace. The terrace would be ground level. When you find out, can you please let me know?

[@scottgreif8144]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO we ended up booking ourselves through Apple Vacations. Got a jr swim out. We go in June if I remember to ask I will try to reply then. Regardless I think we will enjoy the resort.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

In that case, I’m willing to bet that means that it is a terrace with a swim out. The upper floors would only have a balcony.

[@ERrocP]

So if we stay at the Riu we can use the pools and eat at the restaurants at the Dunamar?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

If you are at the RIU Palace you can use the Dunamar. But if you are staying at the Dunamar, you cannot use the Palace pools or restaurants.

[@lauramontgomery1039]

I read that none of the pools were adult only. (You mentioned the swim up bars pools were adult only)

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

There were two adult only pools. While we were there, they did not allow kids at the bar or in the seating area around and in the pool. There were less adults overall at the Palace next door.

[@SilviaHoard]

​@@noshoesjusttravelGOHi, looking for a good Adults only Resort in the Riviera Maya area or Playa del Carmen area.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@SilviaHoard There are many to choose from and it depends on your price point and what features are important to you. And whether you like a mega-resort or a small resort. Have you considered working with a trusted travel agent?

[@aaliyahb116]

How was the wifi ? I’m traveling solo to this resort in April and i want to be able to stay in contact with my family.

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

It worked well for me. They allowed 4 devices to be connected at a time per room. You most likely will not need that many connected, but it’s nice to have available.

[@aaliyahb116]

@@noshoesjusttravelGO thank you so much !!!

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

@@aaliyahb116 Happy to help!

[@ERrocP]

How far of a walk is it from the Riu to the Dunamar?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

If you are asking from RIU palace to the RIU Dunamar. They are literally next to each other. One resort walkway connects to the other.

[@victoria-sophie4411]

Hallo wie weit ist es von dem Hotel bis zu Maja Pyramiden?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

I believe it is at least 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours from the resort to Chichen Itza. Coba and Tulum are much further south. I would recommend taking a tour from the resort. I write about the Mayan pyramids on my blog. www.noshoesjusttravel.com/excursions

[@aishajean7633]

Do they provide transportation?

[@noshoesjusttravelGO]

We had transportation from the airport included as part of our Apple Vacations package.