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Riu Caribe

Cancun, Mexico · 4.5★

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Riu Caribe

Cancun, Mexico · 4.5★

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Property

Sizelarge resort (506 rooms)
ChainRIU Hotels & Resorts
Vibefamily / party / mixed
Typical guestsFamilies, couples, and friends; balances a lively party crowd with those seeking a more mellow experience.
Layoutsingle tower (Mayan-style architecture, 9-10 floors)

Guest reviews

4.4on TripAdvisor· 1,078 reviews

#64 of 341 hotels in Cancun

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Top praise

  • Friendly and attentive staff.
  • Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities, especially after recent renovations.
  • Beautiful beach and appealing pool areas.

Common complaints

  • Inconsistent food quality (dull flavors, repetitive, sometimes undercooked).
  • Noise levels and party atmosphere, especially for guests seeking a quiet escape.
  • Watered-down alcoholic drinks.

Heads up

  • Reports of theft from guest rooms and public areas.
  • Concerns about food safety due to reports of undercooked or raw food.
  • Lack of cribs or rollaway beds, which can be an issue for families with infants.

Beach & Pool

Beach access - shared

Seaweed risk: moderate / high

Sargassum seaweed typically arrives in the summer months, but the resort's grounds crew generally does a good job of cleaning it daily.

Sugar-white sand beach with crystal-blue, turquoise waters.

5 pools - freshwater pools, swim-up bar, kids pool, adult-only pool (Riu Party area)

Food & Drink

5 restaurants

Family

Fits a family of 5

Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.

Offers: kids club (4-7 and 8-12), babysitting, kids pool

Transfer

30 min from airport (CUN)

Transfer not included.

Family

Fits a family of 5

Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.

Offers: kids club (4-7 and 8-12), babysitting, kids pool

Transfer

30 min from airport (CUN)

Transfer not included.

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