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Hotel Riu CaribevsIberostar Selection Cancun
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Iberostar Cancun is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Riu Caribe. Iberostar Cancun ranks #23 in Cancun with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure 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
Iberostar Selection Cancun Fodor's Star Service Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Blvd Kukulcan Km 17, Cancun 77500
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "Set amid 150 lush acres, the tropical setting, with palapa huts and poolside hammocks, incorporates a series of lavish, interconnected swimming pools that wind through palm-dotted lawns." Full review
Star Service "Formerly the Hilton Cancun, Iberostar has taken this hotel down a notch, providing an ABBA-tinged soundtrack aimed at active Europeans." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 426-room Iberostar Cancun is an upscale, all-inclusive, chain hotel set in a pyramid-shaped building along the Nichupte Lagoon's expansive beach, just a 15-minute drive from Cancun Airport." Full review
Afar Magazine "Great place to visit to unwind. Easy going and nothing to worry about. Perfect place just to chill out." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"The Iberostar Cancún has been designed so that almost all areas of the resort face one of the city’s most impressive ocean views, while the large central pool provides days full of holiday fun." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly Hilton Cancùn Golf & Spa Resort." Full review
