Hotel Riu CaribevsGrand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All Inclusive
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Caribe. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun ranks #2 in Cancun with approval from 9 reviews such as Frommer's, Concierge and Jetsetter.
Hotel Riu Caribe
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun 77500
From $459/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's
"Strong draws here are the huge pools lined with tall palm trees and the wide beach, which has fairly calm waters for swimming." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Built to resemble a Mayan pyramid, the all-inclusive Riu Caribe is located on the north end of Cancun Island." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Riu rules the Riviera Maya – they’re everywhere. This particular Riu has 541 rooms (all with ocean views), including 60 junior suites, and a family-friendly atmosphere."
Star Service
"Location aside (it is a bit prosaic), this remains a satisfactory all-inclusive operation. Situated 21 kilometers from the airport, it is one of the more isolated hotels from Cancun action. " Full review
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All Inclusive
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5 Lote 6, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $392/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"If luxury's your bag, you'll feel right at home at this distinctive all-suites hotel, which is more upscale than Cancun's other Fiesta Americana properties." Full review
Concierge
"With more than 600 suites, the Fiesta Americana Coral Beach is one of Cancún's largest luxury properties—and, Persian Gulf–style, it bills itself as a "six-star" hotel."
Travel + Leisure
"This doyenne of Cancún luxury resorts is best known for the view it commands from every room: a 270-degree sweep of bay where the roiling Caribbean meets the placid Bahía de Mujeres." Full review
Jetsetter
"The pink facade of this 602-suite resort is hard to miss along the white sand beaches and azure waters of the Caribbean. Although the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun adds a..." Full review
Star Service
"This megalithic 11-story, pumpkin-colored, castlelike creation continues to score high marks for offering the kind of top-notch service and reliable standards unexpected in a resort of this size." Full review
Gayot
"With premium amenities, marble baths and 27-inch televisions, 24-hour room service and nightly turn down service, you are sure to make yourself at home during a lavishly comfortable stay."
Afar Magazine
"The recently launched $2 million, 40,000 sq-ft state-of-the-art Coral KidZ Club is the newest draw for guests at the award-winning Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach. Said to rival any..." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A beachfront haven for pool junkies, fun-seeking kids, and the spa-obsessed in the bustling heart of the Hotel Zone, boasting what just might be the calmest, clearest waters in Cancun and an ocean view from every room." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A serenely elegant retreat in the pulsating core of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún All Inclusive Spa Resort has some of the destination’s best amenities and most eye-popping vistas" Full review
Frommer's
"This all-suite luxury resort is not only the very definition of elegance, it also commands Cancun's best view: a 270-degree sweep of the meeting of thrashing Caribbean waves" Full review