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Riu Caribe

3.5 of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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Ranked #41 of 171 hotels in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 3102 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(70)
  • Entertainment staff(59)
  • Steak house(59)
  • Mexican restaurant(58)
  • Great time(57)
  • Lobby bar(54)
  • Pool area(47)
  • Ocean views(30)
  • Friendly and helpful(18)
  • Fried ice cream(14)
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USExpatsinSing
Singapore
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

I went to the Riu at the beginning of Nov with two other ladies for a long weekend. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice it was for the cost. We found the bar staff and the entertainment crew to be great! Fun, kind, helpful. I am a vegetarian health nut, so I was pleasantly surprised to be able to... More

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acdw2007
Swindon, UK
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I have just returned from after spending two weeks at the RUI Caribe, well I find it hard to criticise the hotel workers who are excellent, from the reception staff to the cleaners. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are cleaned daily. My biggest fault is the building work. I flew with Thomson/First choice, and although i received a... More

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Emily B
Bennington, Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The staff there was really great, they were very helpful and eager to please. The pool was great as was the closeness and accessibility of the beach. The rooms on the other hand were not great, our room smelled musty (and the smell stays in your clothes even after they're washed), the shower water smelled like sulfur and the hottest... More

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toolongbetweenhols
Heathrow
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed as a family 29th October to 8th November and cannot fault the place. We arrived a couple of days after hurrican Rina had visited, and it did rain for two days of our stay but the hotel was back to normal. Our room although old fashioned was comfortable and clean. Beds not to my liking. I have never... More

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val062
Brooklyn, New York
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18 reviews
26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This was a wonderful vacation. We were there end of september to beginning of october, the weather was beautifu, no rain. The food was wonderful, did not get sick at any time. Tchoices were nice. The beach was nice, no rocks, chairs were empty. Took advantage of the kayaks and went parasailing. Loved it, although a little short :( the... More

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Audrey498
Montreal, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel was full of moisture in rooms, water was leaking from the wall our friends had to change room because water felt on the bed. Food was always the same every day, no big deal. Beach was full of dead fish and seaweeds. My friend cut her feet with nails that were on wood pieces on the ground. It took... More

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skeenyvr
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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13 reviews
28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
5
people found this review helpful

My 79 year old mother, 8 year old nephew and I stayed at the Riu from Oct 18 to 28th, 2011. I had stayed tat the property 3 years ago so knew what to expect, and we were not disappointed. For only $50 in total, we upgraded to a junior suite--a larger room with an enormous balcony overlooking the pool... More

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Susan B
Indianapolis, Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We just got back from a stay at the Riu Caribe. (Oct 21 - 25). The food was excellent. We ate at the steakhouse restaurant, and would recommend it. The buffet was excellent. The staff was outstanding. The rooms are dated, but they are being updated. The rooms were adequate, but we were not in our room that much. The... More

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charwarner
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Last summer my sister's (30's), parents, brother(12) and I (30's) traveled together and stayed 9 nights. What a great vacation! The food everywhere was awesome! The entertainment crew was so much fun! There was always something for all of us to do. Activities for all ages! I would definatly stay here again! Highly recommended! More

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briness9
barrow in furness cumbria
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011
4
people found this review helpful

it was my first time on a all inclusive holiday and that far from uk.the flight went so quick,and on arrival of hotel it took my breath away.then when entered the room for my stay,it just got better.magnificant sight over the swimming pool and the ocean.the food there i found very good,was never cold,like i hear at other places,the staff... More

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  • Gran Caribe Real Cancun
  • Riu Caribe Cancun
  • Gran Caribe Real Resort
  • Gran Caribe
  • Grand Caribe Cancun
  • Grand Caribe Real Cancun
  • Grand Caribe Real
  • Riu Caribe Resort Cancun
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Address: Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico

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