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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 3100 Reviews
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What travelers 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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lapoinma
Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I just spent the weekend at Riu Caribe and there's much to recommend it - especially if you want to party for a few days in the sun. But overall, the place was average - food was okay, drinks were okay, location was okay. Overall, I found it too big and too crowded. I find it hard to relax when... More

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Lee B
Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Have just spent 2 weeks at the Riu Caribe with my wife. Overall it was a good experience and nice hotel, made even better by the very attentive and lovely staff who work there. I would echo other posts Re the food, the main buffet restaurant was very good, there was a good selection of cooked food that was prepared... More

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cancunvirgin95
newyork city
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Had an amazing time there. I was in cancun in september 2009 and loved it so much i went back in December 2009. The hotel is very nice, good services, big rooms, lots of room in the pool area. Food was really good specially the drinks. Another thing about this hotel is that is very close to clubs, bars, restaurants... More

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DaBeach129
Waterman, IL
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5 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This was our second stay at the Riu Caribe for a family vacation Dec. 31 to Jan 8. The weather was cloudy and mid 70's. Pool was beautiful but got colder as the week went on. Pool drink service was excellent by Ysreal and beach service was just as good by Benjamin. Pizza was very good. Beach had a lot... More

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keithevert
Coventry, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

For a European wanting a winter break this is a great hotel to stay and chill. Good standards set by this hotel chain and the demands of Americans means you are going to get good service. Well laid out grounds, excellent food, and a decent beach makes it a good place to stay. Nice little touches like Turtle pools in... More

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Mariboy
Poplar Grove, Illinois
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12 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

I traveled to Riu Caribe in Cancun for the second time in August 2011, with my husband and two kids ages 10 and 6. This must be a really busy time to travel because the airport was pretty busy, but we got through it. Be aware of the timeshare people at the airport, they flat out lie and tell you... More

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Torbaycam
Torquay, United Kingdom
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30 reviews
21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We had our honeymoon here for 2 weeks, from the end of June. The flight was very long, we upgraded & were happy that we had after we heard the groans from the other passengers as we disembarked! We loved the hotel, the staff are beautiful people, so patient. We also loved the area, although avoid anywhere that looks like... More

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Alice0020
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1 review
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
9
people found this review helpful

We just got back from Riu Caribe this week. Upon our arrival we saw live music and people in 20's and 30's drinking, playing cards, and sitting with laptops in the Wifi area. We are two girls aged 25 and 27. Staff were friendly and the room was not spectacular, but was spotless with large bathroom. Nice beach, crowded but... More

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David C
Lanark, United Kingdom
1 review
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
9
people found this review helpful

Me and my girlfriend stayed here in sept 2011, at the time half of the hotel was getting renovated so since we've been they can only have improved this hotel! Our room was the 4th floor, a two minute wait on a lift took you to your floor (only impatient people would complain about this), rooms were cleaned EVERY day,... More

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anita n
pittsburgh
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Service at check in was very efficient and friendly. Our room was ready by 1:30. Our room was newly remodeled and just beautiful, very clean. The bed was really hard but not uncomfortable. Bathroom was nice, no problems. Bars were fine, they did have some bottles of top shelf liquor, but you had to ask or you got the Mexican... 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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