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Riu Cancun

3.5 of 5
Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico
Ranked #33 of 170 hotels in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 3514 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(81)
  • Entertainment staff(59)
  • Coco bongo(51)
  • Steak house(49)
  • Great time(44)
  • Pool bar(43)
  • Japanese restaurant(25)
  • Really nice(20)
  • Main buffet(17)
  • Rooms are clean(17)
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HaleyLyons
Jerseyville, Illinois
Contributor
14 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
17
people found this review helpful

I know I won't remember everything about this resort, but we loved every second of staying here. The beach is gorgeous, the rooms are nice, and the entire staff was so helpful. We had a ton of questions and there was always someone who was able to help us. Everyone was so professional, fun, and great. I read the reviews... More

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Nicolae N
Ottawa, Canada
1 review
13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
13
people found this review helpful

My wife and I were at this hotel form Jan 12 to Jan 19, 2012 and we were very disappointed. The food was not a problem as it is good no matter if you stay in Mexico to any hotel rated 3 to 5 stars. The room and the reception staff were terrible. We had an ocean-view room that was... More

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Marian A
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We stayed on the 12th floor - the views were fantastic although be warned the lifts took ages to arrive. The bar staff were a joy to watch and if you sat at the bar they often had your next round of drinks lined up without you having to ask. The buffet restaurant served a lovely array of food -... More

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Menziest
Kirkland, Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We were at the hotel from the 21st Dec to 31st Dec 2011. Great location, walking distance to shopping and nightlife. Food was hit or miss, 3 specialty restaurants, Steak House, Japanese, and Argentinian Steak House, we tried all 3 and weren't impressed with any of them...of the 3, the Japanese was the best. The main buffet restaurant was excellent...terrific... More

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Dan J
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Easily would have given this a a very good 4 star rating but due to a bunch of problems, it was a 3 at best. Next time we book, it's 5 star or bust. Some problems we had with the Riu was a 3 hour wait to check in due to mismanagement. They sent us to our room and when... More

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Freddymn
Minneapolis, MN
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We stayed here 3 nights and chose this location because of the RIu reputation. Riu has a good reputation for Mexico and provides a nice place along with good all-inclusive benefits. The pro's - Your in room mini bar is included in the deal. We arrived and got checked in. Colkd beer and mixed drinks are available in your room... More

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Adz_Lowe_2008
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I have recently returned from the Riu Cancun. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I was there from the 7/1/2012 - 18/1/2012. The location is great, the service is amazing. Give the staff a 1 dollar or 20 peso tip and they treat you like royalty. The food is like what you would pay for in a restaurant, there's... More

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ladyK k
Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great Hotel , Great staff, Great food..I loved every moment More

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Steve C
London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Great hotel,fab location don't miss Coco bongo. Only complaint yet again England were cheated out of the World cup in football. We had to play two semi finals who ever has herd of that then straight on against Brasil. We only lost 2 1 what a fix. However had a great time. More

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neil s
port huron
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

literally to walk the beach it takes about 5 minutes, the beach is wat too small and packed on the beach and the pool like sardines!!!hotel rooms needs updates has like a 19inch TV in the room & smells musty...but staff is very friendly especially Conchi, Angel, Tara (the best) and Margarita and food was great & great variety.. More

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Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico

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