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Blvd Kukulcan Km 17 | Lote 51 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 , Mexico
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4 of 5 stars
ole13   1 contribution
mpls, MN
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Hotel was very nice. When we were there is was very windy and the sliding glass doors whistled most of the time! Also because of the hurricane the year before there was very little beach left. If you go down by the Marriott the beach is great. They fixed it own their own and it worked well. We liked that... more

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5 of 5 stars
accuracymatters   1 contribution
Illinois
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed at the Royal Islander for the second time. We had friends join us who had never been to Cancun, and they loved it. We loved it so much, we never left the resort! Our furthest excursion was down the hill to the Captain's Cove restaurant (we love their food quality and service), except for long walks on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
mickeyfanz   1 contribution
North Carolina
Oct 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 2 weeks in Cancun just following the Swine Flu scare. The 1st week we stayed at the Royal Mayan and the second at the Royal Islander. We have been to Cancun and stayed at the Royal Resorts many times (we own at the Royal Islander). The thing that makes these resorts special is the service that you get... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pasadenasrick   10 contributions
Pasadena, Texas
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I have to tell you , in all my previous trips to Cancun, I really enjoyed the Royal Islander, the staff was very hospitable and would go out of there way to make you feel like you were at home..We went to the Dies si sais de Septiembre ( September 16th. celebration) and love the show at that Royal Mayon... more

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5 of 5 stars
jwl55   15 contributions
Rosendale, New York
Sep 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

My wide and I stayed at the Royal Islander from Aug 22 - Aug 29, 2009. We loved it. Here are the highlights: The flight down from Newark to Cancun on Continental was fine. We were surpised to see a long security line to leave the terminal in Cancun. Once we picked up our luggage, we had to wait over... more

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5 of 5 stars
CGThomsonFamily   1 contribution
Hampshire
Sep 3, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

Couldn't fault location (although the area of beach in front of the resort has been ripped apart by a hurricane, they are planning to dredge and make good - who needs it anyway, great free half hourly shuttle between the 3 clustered resorts (Islander, Caribbean & Mayan) to the Sands (10 mins) which has a great beach). A joy to... more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnEvalynn   7 contributions
Wilmington, Delaware
Aug 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

What can I say? The above title says it all. We loved this resort. It was immaculate, the staff was friendly and helpful. While we were at the Islander, we also visited the other four Royal resorts in Cancun. While all were nice, and the beach at the Royal Sands was the best, I would stay at the Islander again... more

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5 of 5 stars
BeachLoverWarren_OH   8 contributions
Warren, OH
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I just felt the need to add to all the other wonderful reviews. The resort is immaculately clean and the staff were beyond accommodating. We had a two bedroom unit that overlooked the pool and the Caribbean. We could not have asked for a better view! Fish tacos from Pacos Tacos at the resort were great. The Thomas Moore desk... more

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5 of 5 stars
tbird7178   6 contributions
Dallas, TX
Jun 24, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The royal Islander is a great place to stay. The hotel offers great views of the pool and of the ocean from most of the rooms i saw. The staff was great and very friendly. The hotel has good ammenties and what they dont have you can take a shuttle to any of the other Royal Reosrts on the island... more

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5 of 5 stars
netmanMassachussetts   1 contribution
Massachussetts
Jun 19, 2009

We stayed at the Royal Islander 6/6-6/13, were impressed with the staff attention to cleanliness and groundskeeping. Disappointed that the beach was unusable, but they have a free shuttle that goes to the other family resorts, and the beach at the Royal Sands was great. They also had transportation (free) to a sister resort in Playa Del Carmen, which was... more

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Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 17 | Lote 51 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 , Mexico