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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 #43 of 170 hotels in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 3109 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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jess768
england
Contributor
11 reviews
24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
9
people found this review helpful

Arrived back from here on Friday after 2 weeks. The reception on arrival was very nice had drinks waiting for us on arrival, with the majority of the reception staff speaking good English. The room itself I thought was very nice, but I see why some say it is slightly out dated, yet they are in the process of updating... More

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Sara B
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I went to this resort with my family and had the most amazing time! The food comes in huge quantities and varieties. There was a number of different restaurants in the resort, each offering a different experience and cuisine-type. You will definitely not get bored of the food. I highly suggest trying the Mayan coffee at the Mexican restaurant. They... More

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jjoppek1251
Michigan City, Indiana
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

We just got back from here Friday after spending 4 GREAT days @ this location. No need to worry about the work going on here! Beach & pool are the best. Food is about a 6 on the scale. More

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planefunusa
Elkridge, MD
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This review is overdue. My husband and I stayed here for 6 days in May 2011. The pros: dining variety was nice. Food was flavorful and plentiful. No complaints with dining. The pool area is nice with nice view as most Cancun hotels have. CONS: these are why we will never consider this hotel again nor will we recommend to... More

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Hairstylist805
Camarillo, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

We went in October 2010 and it was great, for the price you definitely get the best service and waiters at the buffet dinner are so friendly the breakfast is the best. The stake house is delicious wakeup early and make your reservations for dinner at the specialty restaurants for the rest of your stay. If your in party mode... More

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cristina2236
Vancouver
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

This was my first stay in a Riu resort and I was beyond happy with the hotel. The weather was horrible for the majority of our time in Cancun (it was April) and so we spent a lot of time indoors. The hotel was prepared and pulled out board games and provided entertainment in the lobby to keep guests occupied.... More

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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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Riu Caribe Also Known As

  • 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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