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Hotel class 3.5 of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars
SambasDad   2 contributions
Belvidere, IL
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
3/3 found this review helpful

Booked a last minute 3 night stay at the Riu Caribe for the end of October. We had stayed at her sister hotel the Riu Cancun a couple of times for longer stays, and thought we would try the Caribe since the reviews were comparable. We are somewhat seasoned travelers to Mexico, this being our 7th trip to Cancun and... more

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4 of 5 stars
cjrdinsd   1 contribution
San Diego, CA
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
4/4 found this review helpful

We wanted a relaxing, worry-free vacation without spending tons of money. Riu Caribe definitely delivered. They're not kidding when they say all-inclusive. We stayed 6 nights and had a fantastic time. Lobby - The open-air lobby is pretty and tropical. There is live music each evening at the lobby bar. The hallways in the hotel are also open-air. We went... more

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4 of 5 stars
DubJ   7 contributions
Vancouver
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New
2/2 found this review helpful

It was more than 2 years ago now when I stayed at the Riu Caribe, but I wanted to throw in a review. It was a guys trip and we had an amazing time. We found there was a good mix of guests at the hotel with more of a younger group than you might find at other locations. (By... more

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4 of 5 stars
comet2   2 contributions
Essex
Nov 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
3/3 found this review helpful

We have just got back rom riu caribe and had a fantastic holiday. If you are looking to go to either the riu cancun or the riu caribe - pice the Caribe. We went for lunch and an evening drink in the Cancun and the food was cold and there is no atmosphere in the bar area at all and... more

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4 of 5 stars
courtko2006   4 contributions
Toledo, Ohio
Nov 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family New
3/4 found this review helpful

Making this short...hotel was clean, beach was beautiful, staff was nice, and food was great for a short stay. Every restaurant is a buffet except for the steak place so after about 5 days, we were all very tired of the buffet food! The beach has really nice soft sand, water was warm and crystal clear. It was harder to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Janine1986   1 contribution
Newcastle
Oct 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

I would recommend the Riu Caribe if you want to have funa nd relax. Me and my boyfriend had a fantastic time. Two weeks just wasnt enough. The staff were frienly and the food was fab! Tony (the First Choice rep) was fantastic!! He went out of his way to make sure we and everyone else had the best holiday... more

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5 of 5 stars
EOT1   8 contributions
Texas
Oct 29, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

I took my mother to the Riu Caribe in Cancun Oct 21-28. She had never been to Cancun or the Riu. I had stayed at the Riu back in 2006 and loved it. I made the mistake of staying at the Oasis Cancun the following year (wont make that mistake again). It was great to be back at the Riu.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Peytonnearsanjoseca   1 contribution
near San Jose Ca.
Oct 28, 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

I was at the Riu Caribe for 4 nights with my Daughter who is 25. We had a very enjoyable stay there. I had heard many mixed reviews about this hotel, so after being there I will give you an honest appraisal of the hotel. The staff at at Riu Caribe was very accomadating and pleasant. They put us on... more

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4 of 5 stars
janknicks   8 contributions
forest hills,new york
Oct 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/5 found this review helpful

We just returned from a 5night stay at the Riu Caribe and we enjoyed it very much. The staff always goes above and beyond to help you and make you feel welcomed. The animation staff and bartenders are the best. Omar from the aniamtiona staff and Jerry from the sportsbar should be commended fro their excellent service. The only thing... more

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4 of 5 stars
EdPatBoston   1 contribution
Boston
Oct 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

We stayed eight nights at the Riu Caribe. We really felt we had got the greatest vacation value possible. The hotel is an older property, but is well kept and clean. The lobby is open and really pretty, there are turtles locate in two small fountain areas. The area also doubles as a location for some of the entertainment, which... more

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Riu Caribe Also Known As

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Address: Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico