Hotel Riu CancunvsThe Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Both Hotel Riu Cancun and The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive ranks marginally better than Hotel Riu Cancun. The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive is ranked #39 in Cancun with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Riu Cancun
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
The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Blvd. Kukulcan km 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The location is good, too, and the brash eight-story U-shaped complex wraps around an impressive pool that is the center of attention during the day." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of Cancun’s most renowned resorts, The Royal, is a popular choice for couples and honeymooners thanks to its stunning location on a sheltered beach with calm waters." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This large, full-service all-inclusive resort in the Cancun hotel district directly overlooks the white-sand beach that’s a hallmark of this popular Mexican vacation destination." Full review
Jetsetter
"A spacious junior suite at an all-inclusive Cancun resort on a beautiful, white-sand, Caribbean beach." Full review