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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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2 of 5 stars
Falltraveller53   1 contribution
Houston
Sep 27, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/2 found this review helpful

Just came back today.. (Sept.27, 2009). I do have high standards and should not have gone to all inclusive deals. Anyway, food tasted the same every meal. There were a lot of it but on a third day we hated even the smell of that buffet. Actually, smell was my main complaint. Rooms smelled of mold (I know - oceanfront... more

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5 of 5 stars
hannahc_82   1 contribution
essex,uk
Sep 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

ive jus returned from 2 weeks in the riu cancun, my 2nd time back as i went in may 2004. there is nothing negative i could say about this place, everything is amazing - the staff are so friendly, the hotel immaculate and the food never disapointed with so much variety, not to mention the cocktails! the rooms are lovely... more

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5 of 5 stars
jo21Liverpool   3 contributions
liverpool
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Riu cancun august 2009 and it was amazing. From the minute we arrived in the hotel we had cocktails thrust in our hands. The service for this hotel was out of this world, the staff couldn't have been more friendlier and helpful if they tried. Rooms were comfortable, people complain about the beds being hard but it... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lizaj   44 contributions
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sep 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

Hope to keep this short, sweet & informative. The RIU Cancun was much better than I expected after reading some of the reviews. Our travel dates were Aug 25-Sept 5. Don't know what some people expect but we were totally and completely satisfied. Very clean place inside & out, staff always cleaning. BEAUTIFUL HOTEL! Called for towels once and extra... more

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5 of 5 stars
SRV64   4 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Sep 20, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
4/4 found this review helpful

I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews of the Riu Cancun before I booked. Following recommendations from other TripAdvisor members, I chose to stay at this hotel. I had a great time. As a solo mid-40s traveler, I had plenty of people to meet and hang out with. There were a lot of couples wanting... more

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3 of 5 stars
PLDTravel   5 contributions
Miami, FL
Sep 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/4 found this review helpful

This place is alright. I'm sure there are better places in Cancun. I traveled with my fiance, and we wouldn't recommend it to another couple looking for a relaxing, private, quiet time. When we went in October 2008, and the place was pretty full. The all inclusive food is not great. With a cafeteria-like atmosphere, people are everywhere loading their... more

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5 of 5 stars
jademg   2 contributions
rochester,kent,uk
Sep 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

gonna keep this short.....probably one of the best hotels ive been to. nightlife great and food really good. would def go back. just be careful with handbags etc.. as mine was stolen from pool bar with everything in it!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
suzanaholland   1 contribution
texas
Sep 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from celebrating our 8 year Wedding Anniversary (September 9-12,2009) at the RIU CANCUN. When we arrived - we were greeted with drinks and a very nice front desk staff. After receiving our room/towel keys- we checked into our room which was clean and nice and the air conditioner was working. THE KEY IS ~... more

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5 of 5 stars
stegger   1 contribution
lytham st annes
Sep 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

Just returned from two weeks at the riu cancun and had an amazing time. Please ignore the bad reviews as they are obviously from people who must just never be happy! The hotel itself is gorgeous,very big and extremely clean,the staff are constanly cleaning. Ok,positives first for you all.....Great welcome with a cocktail and a beer and swift check in.... more

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2 of 5 stars
ShotokanNE   1 contribution
London
Sep 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/11 found this review helpful

3 lifts and 16 or so floors, had to wait 5-10 mins for a lift nearly everytime. Avoid spring break at all costs as the hotel is way to busy. 1500 people but only 500 deck chairs, so you need to get up at 5.30am to find one. The Brazilian restaraunt and a few others you have to book so... more

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Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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