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Hotel Riu CancunvsMoon Palace Cancun
Both Hotel Riu Cancun and Moon Palace Cancun are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Moon Palace Cancun is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Riu Cancun. Moon Palace Cancun comes in at 80 with approval from 5 sources including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel Riu Cancun
Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $549/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Riu Cancun -- with its grand V-shape and Mediterranean-inspired architecture -- sits on a sprawling piece of beachfront that’s close to pubs, eateries, and shops." Full review
Star Service "This towering 15-story white behemoth sits at the center of the lively hotel zone, rising above all others—at least physically." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This all-inclusive beach resort is a perfect choice for Spring Breakers who want to enjoy all the craziness of nearby Party Center while retiring to more refined, upscale accommodations." Full review
Moon Palace Cancun
Jetsetter Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Carretera Federal 307 Km 340, Cancun 77500
From $687/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Jetsetter "Upscale take on the all-inclusive megaresort, with a superlative spa and Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course." Full review
Star Service "Located on the southern coast close to the airport, just south of the Westin, this enormous, sprawling destination resort represents the epitome of industrial-grade, mass-market resort tourism." Full review
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Because of the resort's huge size, anyone seeking what would be a simple request in most hotels—more towels, room relocation—can expect to run into a brick wall.
Travel + Leisure "Cancún’s beachfront Moon Palace resort is putting a little luxury back into the all-inclusive model." Full review
Oyster All-Inclusive
"A gigantic all-inclusive luxury resort along Cancun's Mayan Riviera... But if you aren't bothered about the beach, this place is tough to beat." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"With endless activities for families and an on-site golf course, it's a destination in and of itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Cancún all-inclusive is great for families looking for a relaxing getaway with something for every member of their crew"
Travel + Leisure "The resort is split into two sides, the Nizuc side offers a more tranquil feel and the Sunrise side scratches that active, lively itch. Either way, you'll have access to the entire property"
