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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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4 of 5 stars
CoffeeRocket   4 contributions
Birningham, Alabama
Oct 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

This was our first stay at the Riu Caribe. We found the hotel to be a very good value. While checking in, we were given a cold drink which really hit the spot after working our way from the airport in the heat. I had requested a corner room on one of the upper floors via email about a week... more

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3 of 5 stars
jan601   4 contributions
Torquay, United Kingdom
Oct 15, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/4 found this review helpful

quite a nice although dated hotel, staff are very nice and friendly, rooms were spotless, as is all the hotel. Food was good in the buffet but not so in the other 2 resturants. A typical you get what you pay for hotel, good if on a budget. The lobby area is nice however there is no aircon, and it... more

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5 of 5 stars
rossyyy   9 contributions
newcastle
Oct 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

hi, me and my girlfriend went here both adged 22, for 2 great weeks. what can i say, its the best holiday i have ever had, i have been on loads of all inclusives but nothing compares to this! the foods great! drinks aswel! but most of all is the staff, they r so friendly!!!! the best thing about this... more

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3 of 5 stars
mm1176   9 contributions
Waxahachie, Texas
Oct 14, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
0/1 found this review helpful

You get what you pay for! Had an overall positive experience. The only negative part was the food; we have stayed at the Riu Palace, Punta Cana DR and it was the same there (except much more expensive stay). Beautiful presentation, no flavor. Breakfast was the best meal. Alcohol was plenty and we had our fair share. Service was excellent,... more

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4 of 5 stars
emxx   2 contributions
england
Oct 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

we have just come back from thr riu caribe expecting it to be rubbish with all reviews on here. There was me and my Fiance and another couple who went and only have one bad point which was the lobby- far to hot to sit in and the location is a bit far from the strip but thats nothing to... more

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5 of 5 stars
DANANDLIZ   4 contributions
NEWMAN, CA
Oct 12, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Our room at the Riu Caribe was awsome. We had the jr. suite overlooking the sea and also had a view of the pool area. The first day we were there it rained for about 5 minutes. It is very humid but that didn't stop us from doing anything. The entertainment crew were excellent. We went to the international show... more

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5 of 5 stars
SISISInonono   10 contributions
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/5 found this review helpful

The staff was awesome! They were so much fun. They kept everyone involved and ensured everyone was having a great time. They were never rude or unprofessional. They were so happy with a simple two dollar tip as well. It was very humbling. The service is just unbelievable. The staff worked so hard, 16 hours a day… and they barley... more

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4 of 5 stars
ebstew81   1 contribution
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Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

Overall - we were happy with this hotel. The rooms were clean and the service was friendly. We would have liked to see some seafood on the buffet, but the food overall was good. The hotel wasn't as upgraded/fancy as some of the other hotels in the hotel zone, but a good value for the money. more

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5 of 5 stars
nayikelly   1 contribution
florida.
Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

This was an amazing experience. My family and I wanted to go to Cancun to celebrate my daughter's 12th birthday. In the end, it turned out not just a birthday but a family reunion. All i can say is that the service felt like the people were so happy to serve you. They did the impossible to make sure you... more

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1 of 5 stars
luckylady_9   1 contribution
Troy, Mo.
Oct 9, 2009
0/3 found this review helpful

The service was good. The lobby was HOT, No A/C..No A/C in hallways either......The ROOMS were TERRIBLE. The Bed....I felt I was sleeping on the hard floor. We were affraid to plug in the lamps, (all falling apart, electrical cords held together by tape) The beach was nice. The pool was dirty. The food was "BAD" We were awaken at... 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