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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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4 of 5 stars
kamalive   2 contributions
Chicago
Aug 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

Our stay at the Riu Cancun was from July 23-30. I will try to give you an honest review with the pros and cons that I found. First the hotel it self. The Hotel is big and very clean. The lobby is very niece but hot. The AC is only on in the Lobby bar so the rest of the... more

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1 of 5 stars
VAinCT   1 contribution
ct
Aug 6, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
3/9 found this review helpful

I was so excited to stay at this hotel as I had stayed at another Riu and it was wonderful. The aircondition is barely sputtering here and there is nothing they can do.... the quality of the drinks is terrible. The food is very good, but when you are eating, sweat is dripping down your face and clothing. Do not... more

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5 of 5 stars
jahairai   1 contribution
NY
Aug 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

The price for this hotel was great!!! I mean really, we just wanted a place to sleep in so we can spend our days on the beach, and touring around. The service was great. We had a bar in our room, which they stock every 2 days. We had XX Beer, water, & soda in our fridge also stocked every... more

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3 of 5 stars
ExquisiteTW   2 contributions
NJ
Aug 5, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

Let me start off by saying I own a travel agency and have been to MANY hotels over the years. We all have different opinions about hotels, but I'm going to give you a very honest opinion about this hotel and then you decide if you want to stay at the Riu Cancun. I stayed for 6 days at the... more

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4 of 5 stars
emp015   1 contribution
Sunrise, FL
Aug 3, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from 5 days at RIU Cancun. This was our first trip to Cancun. First let me say the beach at RIU Cancun is amazing. The sand is soft and powdery. The water is great and snorkling of the beach excellent. If your looking for the perfect 5 star rated hotel your not going to find that at the... more

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4 of 5 stars
kashaFlorida   2 contributions
florida
Jul 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Vacation people is what you make it. The hotel is fine. The rooms are not outdated and some seem to think they are. We were just in Playa del Carmen in April and decided to take another bonus trip in July. We met my brother-in-law and girlfriend. He had never been to Mexico before, sowe thought Cancun for the first... more

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2 of 5 stars
SouthWalesGary   2 contributions
south wales
Jul 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/4 found this review helpful

arived at around 2.00pm in the afternoon check in went smoothley untill we got to our room we had no veiw wot so ever. the room had a musky smell as soon as you opend the doors to the so called balcony the room floor was wet and very slippery now down by the pool the pool bar dont use... more

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5 of 5 stars
A_1987   1 contribution
newcastle
Jul 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
6/6 found this review helpful

I was apprehensive about visiting here but I shouldnt have woriied. The hotel is stunning from the outside and inside is just as nice-the lobby is huge and the rooms were clean and spacious. we were on the 15th floor (the very top) and this was great as the views across the ocean were stunning. getting a lift was no... more

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3 of 5 stars
KrisUA   15 contributions
Memphis
Jul 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/7 found this review helpful

Went to Riu Cancun with a group of 4 other couples in Oct 2008. Check-in in lobby was long and hot, not sure if they even have a/c in that area of the hotel. There were several groups coming in/going out when we were checking in and it seemed a little disorganized. Our group were all on the same floor,... more

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3 of 5 stars
stephenbryce   1 contribution
stephenbryce
Jul 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
5/6 found this review helpful

I was 25 when I traveled to this resort so my idea of a good time or top hotel may be different than a "family" per say. I waited a little while to post my review because at first when I got back I felt that I had a dirty taste in my mouth because I just ready to get... 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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