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Hotel Riu CaribevsVilla Del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Villa del Palmar Cancun Beach Resort & Spa ranks slightly better than Hotel Riu Caribe. Villa del Palmar Cancun Beach Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
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
Villa Del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa Fodor's Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Carr Punta Sam Km 5.2, Playa Mujeres, Cancun 77400
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Blending Mayan and modern architecture, this five-star resort is like having your personal home transported to the beaches of Mexico." Full review
Star Service "One-bedroom suites are almost twice the size and have full kitchens, dining tables for six, living rooms with sofas and armchairs, and separate bedrooms with in-room spa tubs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Villa del Palmar is a part of Playa Mujeres, a new resort development on the Caribbean with a Greg Norman golf course and tropical oceanfront grounds." Full review
Jetsetter "The resort has a real kids club, five restaurants, an eight-hut alfresco spa and a wide menu of water and cultural excursions. So the whole family can tap into fun in the sun." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"With eye-catching details at each turn, Villa del Palmar Cancun blends striking design, lush jungle gardens, and amenity-packed guestrooms for long holidays on the beaches of northern Cancún." Full review
