Sunwing announced that luxury resort Riu Palace Riviera Maya has re-opened its doors following a $40-million enhancement program. this resort now features 460 fully-modernized guestrooms with 24-hour room service.

The pool complex now has four sprawling pools (including a dedicated kids’ pool) and a swim-up bar where guests can enjoy poolside wait service, along with the RiuLand kids club that now offers water slides.

Located on the shores of Riviera Maya and within easy reach of lively Playa del Carmen, the hotel now also benefits from a new RIUFit area. In addition, guests can enjoy Stay at 1, Play at 5! exchange privileges with neighbouring RIU resorts, including access to the weekly themed parties at Riu Tequila.

Vacationers can choose from a total of seven different dining options with unlimited reservation-free dining included in their stay, with the addition of new Italian restaurant Il Portico.

All existing restaurants were also updated to offer a more modern style and refurbished facilities.

For a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat, vacationers can head to the newly-opened Capuchino café and ice cream parlour.

Sunwing is the exclusive vacation provider of RIU Hotels and Resorts, and offers vacation packages to Riviera Maya from 21 gateways.