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Hotel Riu CaribevsHotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro
Hotel Riu Caribe and Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Caribe. Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa scores 79 with accolades from 4 reviews like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Hotel Riu Caribe
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Star Service
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
Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's Oyster Frommer's
Av. Yaxchilan No. 31, Cancun 77500
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "A refreshing retreat from the bustling streets of El Centro, this hotel has a lobby adorned with a palapa roof, waterfalls, tropical birds, and stone flooring." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An unusual hotel on a lively street in Cancún city, lined with enjoyable restaurants that are favorites with locals."
Frommer's "Creatively designed to resemble a Maya temple, this downtown hotel features a lovely pool and waterfall, full-service spa, and authentic Mexican cantina." Full review
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Ask for a room overlooking the ivy-filled courtyard.
OysterBudget
"There are a lot of property features for this category, including a pool, a spa, performance venues, and several dining options." Full review
Frommer's "This unique hotel's public areas could be the entrance to a Disney "Maya Adventure" ride—stone block walls, replicas of Maya statues and stelae, murals of ancient myths and warriors, reliefs that could have been lifted from a Maya temple, stone archways (even in the sapphire-blue waterfall swimming pool)" Full review
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Don't miss the floor-to-ceiling city views from the third-floor corridor.
