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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
tymas4   10 contributions
Pottstown, PA
Sep 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

Me and my wife stayed at the RIU Caribe for a long weekend get away 6 days 5 nights, and we had a GREAT TIME. We arrived about 9pm at night checked in was fast about 10 minutes tops. I did hear about all the negative reviews and the front desk person told me to smile " No Worrries" We... more

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1 of 5 stars
BarbudaRocks   1 contribution
Denver, CO
Sep 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/9 found this review helpful

DAY 1: If you are looking for any type of Romance, STAY away. Went there with my wife and after about a minute all hell broke loose. Right away you walk into a high school gym locker room. It will only take literally a minute till you start sweating and you want to go jump into their overly crowded pool.... more

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4 of 5 stars
ElizSta   7 contributions
Connecticut
Sep 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family
5/5 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Riu Caribe for 9 days in August with my mother. Our overall experience with the hotel was overwhelmingly positive, with a few exceptions. Our room was beautiful-- the whole hotel is done in marble. We loved this! The whole room, and especially the bathroom was gorgeous. The fridge was well-stocked every day with huge 1.5 liter... more

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5 of 5 stars
Shelly71782   2 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

We picked this hotel online for our honeymoon because of the pool and beach pics because that's all my husband and I really wanted to do. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted with cocktails and a quick check in. I guess you have to make reservations for the three free restaurants in the hotel before ten that morning but... more

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1 of 5 stars
abw0368   1 contribution
GA
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/8 found this review helpful

Before making a decision to stay at the RIU Caribe, please read this!! My sister, sister in laws and myself wanted a girls only trip and was told this was a very nice resort. I am one not to complain, but the minute I walked into the lobby, I knew it was a mistake. I was the only one out... more

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3 of 5 stars
nicgrice81   54 contributions
Kansas City, MO
Sep 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

My husband, brother and my dad stayed at Riu Caribe from August 9-15. We checked-in around 3 p.m. and got our rooms right away. We were given rooms 167 and 169. First floor, just past the elevators and definitely not a “Deluxe Oceanview room" which we paid for. I immediately asked to switch rooms, but the clerk said it was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Robyn_Gray_x   1 contribution
Glasgow
Sep 9, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/6 found this review helpful

Love this hotel... my boyfriend and I went for 2 weeks all inclusive with another couple!! The room was fantastic... minibar and fridge restocked every day!! Food & snacks brilliant - a la carte restaurants were good especially the grill beside the pool!! Sangria was gorgous xx!! Good location... near Coco Bongos... Senior Frogs etc!! Pool and beach were brilliant... more

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3 of 5 stars
lucysmama   3 contributions
Lancaster, PA
Sep 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/6 found this review helpful

We returned from the Riu Caribe two days ago and overall had a relaxing time. We got a really good deal on the Riu Caribe with flight credit due to the "Swine Flu Frenzy." The reviews online looked decent and so we decided to try it. The reviews online are for the most part accurate. The hotel: It is nothing... more

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5 of 5 stars
lploPortsmouth   3 contributions
portsmouth
Sep 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/2 found this review helpful

We stayed here for new year 2008 and had a fantastic time, we had stayed here previously for easter 2006. The hotel is wonderful with spacious rooms with mini bar optics on wall and the bonus of all the rooms having a sea view. and being right on the beach With two teenage children of 17 and 21 there was... more

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3 of 5 stars
urban_myth   1 contribution
Boston
Sep 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/6 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I (both in our 30's) visited Cancun from 8/27 – 8/31. Our package was purchased through Expedia for $560/person. This included round-trip airfare from Boston, all-inclusive stay at the Riu Caribe, and round- trip airport transportation through Best Day. A week before our arrival I e-mailed the hotel to confirm our reservation and request a room on... 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