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The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & SpavsHotel Riu Caribe
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Riu Caribe ranks marginally better than The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive. Hotel Riu Caribe has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Jetsetter
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
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
