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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
Riu Cancun
Ranked #40 of 175 hotels in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 3735 Reviews
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England
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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I have just come back from Riu cancun and what an experience!!! it was amazing,I would deferentially recommend it to a friend. The hotel is spotless maids clean your rooms everyday.The staff are very friendly and cant do enough for you,they wait on you hand and foot, continue to top up your drink once finished.The entertainment team are very friendly... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Just returned from a two week stay at the Riu Cancun with my boyfriend. The location of the hotel is great, as the hotel is very close the the main nightlife such as Cocobongo's - which is a must go! The decor in the rooms is a bit dated but I wouldn't let that put you off, the rooms are... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

IGNORE THE BAD REVIEWS!!! This is by far the best holiday destination!! You cannot beat the location of this hotel. The food is nice with lots to chose from (4 restaurants). The beach is amazing and the grounds of the hotel are lovely. The hotel itself may need updating (rooms) but who spends much time in their room anyway! The... More

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West Yorkshire, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

I recently got from from a two week holiday in Cancun, Mexico. I stayed at the Rui Cancun which I have to say is a fantastic hotel. We had the Junior Suite which was upgraded free of charge due to the standard room not being ready in time. The view of the ocean was spectacular and the vast majority of... More

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Carson City, Nevada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

We loved the place! On our first night, we were given a room on the 3 rd floor where our view was mostly the roof of the buffet. I immediately told the front desk clerk checking us in that we would like to move our room. They accomodated us with a beautiful room (825) and view. Our maid was great!... More

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Carmichael, California, United States
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
6
people found this review helpful

Great location, right in he heart of all the action! Built so almost all rooms have ocean views. The elevators take forever, and the hallways are hot And yes the mattress is FIRM ( like every hotel I have stayed at in Mexico). The food was really good especially for an all inclusive! They have different themed nights and good... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
3
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Great hotel in the perfect location to all amenities!! Stayed at this hotel in May 2011 for 2 weeks and couldn’t have asked for better. The staff were great, helpful and very friendly, food was amazing. Beach was wonderful was always able to get a spot, if you don’t like to many people and hustle and bustle look out for... More

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San Diego, California
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
8
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My wife and I stayed here last week for our honeymoon. Here is our experiences both good and bad... Food- Overall it was pretty good but could be much better with a little more creativity. Every night they had roast beef or chicken. The roast beef is some of the worst I've ever had!! Over cooked and rubbery. However, they... More

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preston
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
4
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Just back from riu cancun, absolutely first class staff and beautiful beach. Food was varied and really good esp the japanese restuarant! However this hotel was spoiled by the groups of young men who with their rowdy behaviour and foul language who spoiled the whole family atmosphere, i really cant understand why a beautiful hotel like this would take groups... More

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Rochester, England, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I have just returned from a two week holiday at the Riu Cancun and cannot fault it. The weather was glorious - 2 weeks of hot, dry days and nights and no mosquitos. The hotel food and drink was great, but not fantastic, but who's counting? I travelled with my husband and 5-year old daughter and none of us suffered... More

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Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico
Price range (per night):* S$227 - 331

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