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Hotel Riu CancunvsParadisus Cancun
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Paradisus Cancun ranks significantly higher than Hotel Riu Cancun. Paradisus Cancun comes in at 82 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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
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
"This towering 15-story white behemoth sits at the center of the lively hotel zone, rising above all others—at least physically." Full review
"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
Paradisus Cancun
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 16.5, Cancun 77500
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Having been remodeled from a Gran Melia to a Paradisus in November 2012, this enormous beachfront hotel resembles a modern Mayan temple." Full review
"This is still a solid conventional resort by Cancun standards, despite the industrial-scale theatrics of its impressive design." Full review
"Mayan-inspired architecture provides an intriguing contrast with this resort's modern amenities."
8.0
"Magnificent indoor gardens adorn the pyramids at Paradisus Cancun, an all-inclusive resort renowned for its outstanding restaurants and remarkable amenities." Full review
"Mayan-inspired megaresort on Cancún’s widest beach, with all-inclusive dining, four pools and a nine-hole golf course." Full review
"From its tropical design to its nine restaurants and seven bars, the charming Paradisus Cancun offers its guests all kinds of amenities for their vacation in paradise." Full review