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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
jsquidge1   1 contribution
Plymouth
Oct 4, 2009 | Trip type: Family
7/7 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Riu Caribe for two weeks in August. Our children are 13 & 16 and we also took my mother who is 77. We had also read many of the reviews before we went, big mistake! as we were really worried about what to expect. The reviews couldn't have been further from the truth. The hotel was... more

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1 of 5 stars
micheleC29   2 contributions
birmingham
Oct 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/18 found this review helpful

Most of the reviews i see here are from Americans whom most say it was an excellent place to stay............... It isn't. 9 out of 10 Americans and Canadians we spoke to loved the food here. As an English lady i can certainly say the food is vile and we ended up buying some from WalMart and eating at Hooters... more

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3 of 5 stars
nikkis   6 contributions
Denver
Oct 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family
6/6 found this review helpful

A family of four, 10 year old and 4 year old stayed our second time, previously September 2008. Check in went well, paid for jr. suite and requested one of the ocean front with the wrap around balcony, no problems both years. The rooms are clean, not fancy, they could definitely do some updating. I was a little disappointed as... more

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5 of 5 stars
Milwaukeetravelbuffs   4 contributions
Milwaukee
Oct 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

I was worried about some of the reviews I read here. I also have stayed in higher star luxury mega resorts in Mexico, and I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy a lesser rated hotel. To be completely honest- I think this was a better hotel! Here's what I loved: The hotel is away from the noise of the hotel zone.... more

Very Nice!!
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5 of 5 stars
ed755   2 contributions
Byron Ga
Sep 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

This is a GREAT hotel!! From check-in to check-out it was perfect. It's not brand new but it is a very nice hotel. The best part was the staff, very friendly and willing to help with any thing you need. We ate at all the restaurantsand have no complaints. The Asian restaurant always gets complaints, but we both think it... more

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4 of 5 stars
NandoMpls   4 contributions
Minneapolis
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family
5/6 found this review helpful

I read all the reviews before booking the Riu Caribe, so I was a bit concerned. However, I found that most people's complaints were highly exaggerated or perhaps people go with expectations that are just unreasonable. This Hotel is great, to me it comes down to value, to what I got for what I paid, and I can say without... more

Loved It!!!!
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4 of 5 stars
paradiseawaitsme   2 contributions
brampton
Sep 25, 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

Went to Caribe for 4 days at Easter with my Sister for a girls weekend. We had a great time. The resort is gorgeous, right on the beach with a huge pool. The service at the pool bar was ok, very busy with spring breakers but they did they're best. The lobby bar was our favourite, service and drinks were... more

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5 of 5 stars
mikiebMaine   1 contribution
maine
Sep 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

get ready to be waited on, every place we went on this resort it was the same. out by the pool or on the beach someone was always coming around to see if they could get you something. in the a'la carte resturants the service was top notch, the buffet resturant was no differant they attended you from the moment... more

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4 of 5 stars
AJazzMaster   11 contributions
Washington, DC
Sep 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

Please indulge me by reading this review. I’ve read most of the reviews good and bad and can’t figure what some people use to determine good from bad. First, to let you know; I booked this hotel based on price, photos, AI and location??? While this is not the Waldorf Astoria as some would have you believe they’re used to,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Poppi9   1 contribution
New Jersey
Sep 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
4/8 found this review helpful

I know,the pictures sure look pretty of this place.You are NOT SAFE at this hotel !There is absolutely no security here! Not one single security camera on the property ! 3 days into our vacation and the nightmare began. Someone entered our room, robbed us of all our cash,credit cards,cell phone etc. and worst of all my wifes medication.Thank God... more

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Riu Caribe Also Known As

  • Gran Caribe Real Cancun
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  • Gran Caribe Real Resort
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Address: Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico