My First Time Going To A 5 Star Luxury All-Inclusive Resort In Mexico | RIU YUCATAN

[@jthenomad8093]

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[@xladydriver]

Since these are all-inclusive stays, is there a less expensive cost (with different color bracelet of course) for non alcoholic packages?

[@anwargorham]

One sentence “Is this luxury”… Next sentence “there are no elevators” Asked and answered 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@donovanbullock1785]

I totally agree with you. I don't believe this resort to be a luxury resort, but it is nice. I had a problem with the fact that birds were on the buffet. That's unsanitary. Your large bed was two beds put together and looked uncomfortable and out of place. It could be better.

[@keiras9380]

Nice all inclusive but would not consider luxury. Appreciate videos, keep em comin...

[@ozkrow1]

We’ve stayed at Riu in Cabo and I agree the food is ok. I grew up in a what was considered a low income city in Los Angeles so this place was awesome. Not having to worry about extra fees was cool. We did get some higher end liquor by tipping and asking the bartender if he can hook us up. They always did and we always tipped. The service was great as well.

[@mjohnson8472]

Thank you Jay for showing us this resort. I've always wondered about the all inclusives there. I think I would rather be on a cruise.

[@Emerald-u4m]

Why is it?

[@margotk538]

I like your new direction and career move. Thanks for staying true and honest about your opinion. Riu is okay, 3 stars in North American standards. Luxury resorts in Mexico is super expensive now.

[@flyddw]

Go Jay! Go Jay! Proud of your growth!

[@jthenomad8093]

Thank you!

[@atlboo98]

​@jthenomad8093 yes!! With your fine self ❤

[@robzilla69]

Keeping it real as usual.

[@jthenomad8093]

Always🙏🏾

[@lizkotchek928]

You are just fantastic! So proud of you. The world needs more Justin's. You got this J.

[@Bigbruhatl]

Try the Riu Palace properties. Rooms are a lot larger. (Jr. Suites) The food offerings were a bit more upscale and they offered premium liquors in the rooms and bars.

[@mylifewithautsuim6314]

RIU YUCATAN looks absolutely amazing with nice views and it is cool you can go check out the other resorts that you aren't staying at . Hope you enjoy your stay and have fun !

[@prettiunique1]

What do u except this is the cheaper resort everyone can’t afford to stay at The Palace. Last year I stayed at Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica it was nice. Great shows nice club and friendly polite staff. Next month I’ll be at The Riu Palace Mexico. The good thing about Rui resorts you can visit multiple Riu resorts on the property.

[@nonilloyd6881]

JAY I HAVE WATCHED YOU FOR AWHILE & JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! ♥️♥️ I predict you will go far in the travel field. Your style & honestl reporting is very appealing to everyone!!! 😍😍😍😍👏👏

[@NancySettles]

I stayed at RIU Palace Las Americas in Cancun . It was beautiful. I liked how all the beverages was included in the little refrigerator about mid week, I had a refil on the sodas and water, lol. Not much of a drinker, but did enjoy a beer or two. Took a Ferry to Isles of Mujeres, WOW that was quite an experience. rented a golf cart and went to Putna Sur. Loved it, would go again.

[@heidypr27]

Coming over to this hotel in June with the Family I can’t wait 😊

[@travelmanMN]

put it on my list for solo travel in June, rainy season. Why not?? Tranportation from the airport is paid for. Beats the price at Barselo right now.

[@Bravoproductionsinc]

We've stayed at the RIU in Ocho Rios and the Bambu in Dominican Republic. Not 5 star but better than being at work. We love Playa Del Carmen. We even went to Coco Bongo night club which was fun. We stayed at the Royal Hideaway for our honeymoon. Good luck with your new adventure.

[@DorFra3]

My thoughts exactly - anytime you can break from work, everything is just fine. 😂

[@ilikesalt7245]

Being a HOMEMAD, when I want to travel I watch JTHENOMAD or one of the other J channels. Love your shows J. Keep them coming.

[@lynns5675]

It's been quite a while since I've done an AI and this video was great in reminding me how companies use marketing to somewhat distort the reality. Thank you for your candor in your reviews. I appreciate your integrity :)

[@theodoretoth2884]

Dude I love riu! Me and my wife have been to many of them ! Best one in Cancun is peninsula palace ! Our favorite one is the one in Aruba! Great place for a good price !

[@sharonstriluk8680]

Hi J Seems like a decent place but I wouldn’t say it was luxury,lol. Enjoy your travels and new plans

[@bubbles205]

I heard J say there are levels to it. Let’s see what the second of the five is, then third..he’s building up to the top folks

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey J. Been seeing Riu a lot. There resorts seem nice. Loving the pink accents in the lobby decor. I see very nice. Not luxury. No elevator is 👎. Your room is not luxurious. It’s standard. But I’m sure they have upgrades to mini and full suites. Liquor in the bathroom definitely not luxury. Or a shower door that doesn’t close. Good point that someone that wants luxury; price not an option. Thanks for sharing J.

[@ashleys4652]

Try Excellence Playa Mujeres or the Beloved all inclusives. Now THAT'S luxury.

[@schoat333]

Holy crap. My wife an I had our honeymoon here in 2009. We both ended up sick for most of it unfortunately. The staff was amazing. Drinks were always amazing. Food was a miss, and the pool was pretty nasty. Too many nasty people in it so we stuck to the beach. Also, we were moved to 3 different rooms, and the a/c never worked. It was always hot.

[@mikeyinthecity]

I appreciate your candid and open honesty!

[@sunsetrescue7112]

We have only did 1 All Inclusive and it was in Cancun and the food was just ok and food is important to us. They had limited amenities. We’re looking for one with excellent food and all kinds of fun amenities

[@debbiem73]

Can’t wait to see the rest of this series!

[@vikkip4256]

This reminds me of timeshare vacations. OMG the birds were flying around the buffet.

[@simplyaj4006]

Im loving the new content.. I enjoy cruising as well, but it's something different. ❤❤

[@lissm109]

Excellent voice, excellent presentation. Thank you, you are very much appreciated 🙂

[@kamkarter8821]

Great video Jay! I am loving this new series. I stayed at Riu Kukulcan in Cancun which was amazing. I went to Riu Las Americas to use the beach and have lunch. Being able to go to multiple hotels I think is great.

[@yvonneharper8912]

I've stayed at the RIU in Cancun, Mexico. The grounds were gorgeous. The room was nice but the bed was hard. I enjoyed the food and the daytime activities they had. It wasn't much but it was nice. The resort you are in is okay for people who are on a budget but want a vacation. I don't like the bathroom at all. It seems worn. The entertainment...well they need a lot of improvement! I do like the grounds of the resort. I will be going to the RIU in Aruba using a resort for a day. So far I will stick to my cruises. I see my bang for my bucks on cruises, even if I was on a budget!

[@Boomer_Sooner]

We have stayed @ 3 different ALL Inclusives in Cozumel. They were all great.

[@williamA7836]

J you gotta check hotel xcaret the original one, top noch and it includes all the xcaret parks

[@nathanc.4862]

Look forward to seeing the nicer options and pricing

[@pattyolson3842]

Yay Jay! You got the first one done! I expect # 4&5 to be much better.

[@mos5905]

I have heard about Riu a lot in Mexico and DR so thank you for this review!

[@blacksuperwoman1837]

There are birds near the food. Birds. Broken shower door.

[@AMtwoG]

I was just at the Riu Antilles in Aruba, I hope you are going there too! I had a great time! I suggested that they buy the Vitamix type blenders for drinks and I hope they do by the time you get there! Its was good for what people are looking for regarding vacation as it seems its designed for people to go OUTSIDE and enjoy the beach, which everyone came to do 😀😀

[@NighthawkCarbine]

Great resort, I prefer the Riviera Maya just down the road as the RM is upscale from the RIU Yucatan.

[@Flyingnun55]

Wow! I Google Lux Rally Teavel to see many, many positive reviews... happy customers & happy employees!!! ❤🎉

[@soulssister1show488]

I think was a wonderful idea and blueprint, but that’s all. If you’re going to invest in a beautiful resort then make sure everything is done well. Oh well it is what it is. Rating a C+ But that’s just my opinion

[@davelesly1705]

It sounds a lot like the Riu Palace Bavaro lol

[@motleyrj]

Keep up the good content! Look forward to experiencing you journey

[@JessicaRamirez-Crite]

Is nice but is missing some fun a luxury for real. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Jay, I have to say that you are doing a great job with your travel agency new position!

[@BeefromSC]

I’m sure this resort is nicer than some you could find yourself at but my main concern was all the animals in the open areas, like the eating buffets. Did I see a few birds on the food prep area? I’m not sure about this but maybe all resorts are open like this? Thanks for sharing

[@teresa978]

I stayed at Riu in Ocho Rios, ocean suite loved it

[@dellaelwan5232]

Well I agree with you. Nice, but not really truly luxurious. But it is not bad and it appears really clean. The price is too high for this property. Thanks for the review.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ meow meows

[@deniseriley790]

I can't wait to see the other four places. This was okay, but not what I was thinking.

[@TheCollectiveTravels]

There are levels to All Inclusives and RIUs are on the bottom like Carnival

[@annetteharvey4299]

I am interested in your airport experience arriving in Mexico and transportation to the resort.

[@AH23323]

It’s an organized practice you head out of the airport and you either have set transportation or they can set up a cab/van to your resort. It is safe and reliable been there a lot. I am a travel advisor as well.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I got a rental straight from the Airport

[@debbieanderson6740]

It is nice that it is all inclusive, but I would not call it luxury. I've been very curious about the all inclusive market. Would like to see other Rui locations. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@aquarianbeauty80]

If you choose to stay at a Riu, always choose their Palace.

[@monicap5054]

We stayed at a RUI in Cancun a couple of years ago. I think it was much nicer than the one you just showed us. Staff was incredible and their buffet was actually pretty good, mind you 2 years ago. Their specialty restaurants not so much, I actually got food poisoning at their Italian restaurant, stuffed portobello mushroom. We were day 3 in of a 10 day stay. Didn’t start feeling better until 2 days before we left. Missed out on a lot.

[@lindadawson5277]

I love the RIU properties, I stayed in Jamaica, DR, and will be going to RIU Cancun in May.

[@audreythompson5123]

We stayed at RIU Palace Jamaica, and the 30 people who went with us loved it. We thought the grounds were nice. We enjoyed the food and entertainment. I send my clients to RIU because the price is good for middle class and all-inclusive is a great option. There are better resorts but the price gets steep. And lower priced resorts don't seem as nice. Jay you do very well with your videos. 😃😁 I am very happy that you're living your best life and wish you continued success

[@BoatBreakersNJ]

We were looking at an all inclusive in Mexico for a short trip, this made me check off RIU from our options. Thanks!

[@annaburton768]

This was our first mexico vacation together. Love this brand. The price is unbeatable 😂 people hate on RIU but it's always $1k cheaper than anything else

[@philippearmbruster2177]

Looks like your typical Spanish chain hotel that you find hundreds of along the coast of Spain and on Spanish islands. These tend to provide good value to families.

[@AH23323]

Riu is a Spanish hotel chain from Spain.

[@gMiChEllEl0VE]

We just left RIU Latino last week. It was definitely a step up from here. The updates were great but the food at all RIU resorts seem to be the same 5/10. We paid 180 for a romantic dinner that was amazing (steak, lobster, lobster bisque, fruit salad and chocolate cake). As a middle class person, it was good to be affordable. Luxury…I don’t think so.

[@susanriddle9408]

I am looking forward to this series, all I remember from a RUI stay was people trying to sell me timeshare

[@jay_ay_why]

I stayed at a RIU in Mexico before. Nice property. Idk if it is "luxury" but it's really nice.

[@JeremyJackson-br3by]

Cool shirt man. Thanks for the fun travel videos. I cant wait to travel while making money.

[@anitapickens7377]

I don't feel like RIU is luxury, but is a very nice resort J. We went to the one in the Rivera Maya. There was a super tiny elevator that took me up one floor to my accessible suite. Their was a very convenient ramp on that level that went right down to the pool area and a ramp that went down to the beach.

[@MrsSam611]

I went to a riu in the DR, I spent like the cleanliness, outdated rooms, no wash cloths, watered down drinks and food being left outside in the always. However, the staff was kind and we didn’t have a big price tag.

[@itsdryheat3574]

2, 3 stars would be a stretch. Look up Vidanta on the Mayan Riviera. That is luxury.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Crows/ravens in the buffet? Nyet, bolshoi NYET.

[@staceylp39]

Love your videos n honesty, we stayed at Secrets Maya Riviera Cancun last August all inclusive beautiful! Your place looks nice but not sure I would call it Luxurious. Keep rm coming !!

[@maverickspirit208]

Looks like a place for young families to enjoy the beach. As a older person, not sure if it would even be worth the amount of money I have to spend on a dog/house sitter to take a trip in the first place. It's not for me, but I sure am glad that you showed us this resort.

[@LucyBird]

Unfortunately, maybe just for my taste, the rooms do not look like luxury. Seems spacious, but not really seeing upgraded amenities.

[@4daloveofcruising]

Never been to an all inclusive resort. I prefer cruising. But if I do decide to try a resort, I'm definitely, at minimum going mid tier. Thanks for the info j

[@Smart_Think]

Those liquor bottles tell me what i need to know.....NO, next!

[@Ryan83728]

LOL

[@tdadp]

Take me, for instance, I Staty at club levels sweets rib, one bedroom villas to me that looks nice but more like an RCI property

[@mecadude]

Good job bro,👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sjacko1066]

I always thought the buildings in hot countries are white to reflect heat? Resort looks nice

[@groggu]

Seems more like a 3-4 star location, not a 5 star luxury hotel. But, as you said, seems like a solid middle of the road kind of place. The beach looks great, I think I’d be there every day.

[@joshuastavos4376]

All the free booze more than makes up for any austerity.

[@susanelliott8901]

To me, and I have worked for both a tour operator and a travel agency, that Riu seems more like a 4 star resort although star ratings are far from standard and depend on the individual country.

[@jusblazeem42]

That room is not what's happening. The mini bar in the BATHROOM!?!?

[@kimkrentcil4581]

I stayed at RIU in Negril Jamaica on a spring break like 20 years ago while in college- was fun .. but not luxury. But then again we went to Beaches Negril in April 2023- paid like 10g for a concierge room over spring break. Definitely wasn’t 5 star either. The best food was pizza- which I was kidding.

[@reddog4674]

As someone who grew up like you but had Grandparents that hated my father and took my mother and I away to places like this when I was a child, this is what you would expect from an all-inclusive we used to stay with the Jack tar Village group of hotels that were much the same in the 80's

[@phyliciaramsey9296]

Can you do a review of Excellence Oyster Bay please??!!

[@KeepinItRealWithTheTerrells]

Your last clip you look buzzed 😆

[@mlo8081]

I love Mexican all-inclusive resorts! Love that they are truly all inclusive-- for the most part no 'special pay' restaurants or bars on site, Internet, mini bar and basic amenities all covered. Sometimes even includes room service. Great value if you do your research and pick a good resort, and lots to choose from. Love San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas and Puerta Vallarta in particular. Had amazing stays with delicious food and wonderful staff people.

[@Anngrl69]

I would consider anything protected by two layers of security luxurious

[@AH23323]

Most of the all inclusives in Mexico are this way. This is NOT the best or luxurious. The service is horrible.

[@mattmayers3012]

Looks nice!!

[@robertsutton3001]

Curious… you burnt out on cruising? What do you think is better?

[@kellyssong]

Thanks, Justin. I would not consider this luxury, just an average all inclusive resort.

[@MsLeDean1]

Rius aren't luxury, but more entry level to an all-inclusive experience. You have all the basics and pretty much guaranteed a good time and fun. The new Hotel Riu Palace Aquarelle Jamaica will give a luxury feeling.

[@shellsmith789]

I like as a tourist area but I like it for a vacation

[@debbiem73]

To answer your question, no I would not consider this a luxury resort. I’ve only done two AI’s though so not a lot to compare to. I’ve been to Dreams in Los Cabos and the Valentin Imperial in Riviera Maya. They were both beautiful.

[@jackieb7547]

I was about to say it is not luxury but once you said roaming capybaras then I was sold!! Take my money! LOL!

[@traceychiang909]

The birds seemed to like the buffet.

[@forcedair92gt94]

I would rate it 3.5 to 3.75 stars from what was shown. Will be looking for a 4.5 - 5 star for the summer.

[@AH23323]

Secrets Moxche there in playa del Carmen is gorgeous and now that luxury!

[@ziggywonka50]

that’s a like travel lodge painted white 😂

[@98cc]

Very nice.

[@kally9898]

Is RIU luxury? No. Is it clean and fun? Definitely. I've stayed at Riu party hotels like Riu Reggae, Riu palace baja California, and Riu Republica. It's a great time, especially for younger people under 40.

[@texasgirl8446]

For me i would want the all included resort

[@JohnsonCurtis-i3l]

Never heard of a luxury hotel that didn't have elevators. Seems to be a respectable property with plenty of options.