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Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars
jmhouse   1 contribution
Spokane, WA
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

My 2 siblings, our spouses and I took our parents to the RIU Caribe for their 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks to the NIHI fright, the hotel re-opened only 2 days prior to our arrival, and consiquently was very quiet. We found an extremely clean, polished hotel and recieved the greatest service from the staff. There was a huge storm our first night, which caused our junior suite to flood, but otherwise we had no problems with the room. Gorgeous views from the rooms as well! the pool was fabulous and huge. There seemed to be room for everyone. The ocean was the place to be and was perfect all day long. We had no problem getting a chair by the pool or the beach at any time. There was only one theme resteraunt open the first 2 nights, which was the steak house. We had a good meal there. When the Asian one opened, it was less than adequate, so went to the buffet at albatros. But as I mentioned, the hotel had just re-opened and had few guests. As the week went on, the food improved. The pina coladas and guacamole were great! The only bad thing about our stay was the disrespect we witnessed from a lot of the American college age kids, toward their Mexican hosts. I'm sure that alcohol and the party atmosphere contributed to this. Wish they could be better behaved. Overall, the experience was great! We would all travel there again. We would recommend this hotel to anyone, and hope you all will have as good of experience as we did!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Extended Family
  • Member since June 16, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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5 of 5 stars
HOUSTONCREW   1 contribution
TEXAS
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/8 found this review helpful

I have traveled many place and stayed at many resorts. This resort was the most beautiful I have ever seen. The people was so amazing and so nice. The staff was sooooo nice and patient. We meet the most amazxing people from all over the world. The four young ladies from Mephis, Tn. who gave up their pirate trip just to hang out in the pool with us. My adoptive Texas boys Heath,Garret. My adoptive Ca boys, Thomas, Amad and thier crew. The beutiful Alexis from Sicily Texas- Jordan and his soon to be wife. Last but not least the all beautiful Dallas cowboy cheerleader and her 2 beautiful Daughters. Heather and her baby sister. We will be back.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Extended Family
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since June 15, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Good value- wonderful staff

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4 of 5 stars
jblevins   1 contribution
Florence- KY
Jun 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/9 found this review helpful

-breakfast and lunch are great! Dinner is just okay.
-drinks are okay.
-service top notch
-beach and locatio are wonderful
-pool just okay

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Family with Young Children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 06, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Gorgeous views from every room!!

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5 of 5 stars
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keen1013
May 27, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/4 found this review helpful

Loved this hotel and would visit again. The only complaint I had was the noise from the marble floors.. I would stay in the junior suite if I were visiting again. The food was good the atmosphere was fun at the pool, but nothing compared to the gorgeous beach!

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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2008
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 27, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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most amazing hotel fantastic didn't want to leave

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5 of 5 stars
rachaelkellycapelli   1 contribution
windsor berkshire
May 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

My partner and I stayed at the riu caribe for 2 weeks all inclusive in january. we had booked to stay at the barcelo cancun on arrival it was awful so we upgraded to this hotel. So glad we did it was the best hotel we have ever stayed in. i would recommend it to anyone. The food was fantanstic selection for breackfast. lunch and dinner. All buffets but you can make 2 reservations per week to go to either the steak house or the japanese now we only ate at the steak house but it was really nice. we booked with first choice and i must say they were so brilliant. If you are going there for the clubs,( which we only went clubbing twice) book with the first choice rep its called monday mayhem its only $55 and you get taken to 4 bars and clubs travel is all included and all entries and drinks are free all night so for $55 which is only 26 quid you can't complain for a night. one more thing if you are a steak lover in the town of cancun there is a restaurant called the argentian steak house pricey but the most amazing steak ever!!!! also go to xel ha! swim with dolphins

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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay January 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since May 27, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500, Mexico