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Riu Caribe

Cancun

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5 Nights with Air from $889 was $1159 - All Inclusive

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If you've always wanted to dive but never had the time or opportunity, your dream can become reality at the all inclusiv ... More

Customer Rating 56 Reviews
Value
 
4.4
Service
 
4.4
Beaches & Pools
 
4.4
Dining Options
 
3.6
Room Comfort
 
3.8
4.3 out of 5
"The beds were hard but overall for an All-inclusive it was very good. The food was good on the buffet but the restaurants were a pain to get into and it was pretty much the same fare." – didi1068
64 out of 74 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend. Read All Reviews

Room Information

500 deluxe ocean view rooms and ocean front junior suites, all with balcony or terrace. Elegant guest accommodations combine comfort, amenities and convenience. Air-conditioned guestrooms with full or partial Caribbean views. Amenities include minibars and liquor dispensers, satellite TV, in-room safes, and ceiling fans. Spacious junior suites feature larger balconies directly facing the sea. Decor includes gray marble floors and bathrooms accented with charcoal marble. Rooms also feature cream walls, white ceilings and crown molding, warm wood furniture decorated with thin bands of carved green wood, wrought-iron light fixtures and dining sets, and tropical-print fabrics

Room Details

Deluxe Ocean View (DBMB)
Hotel/Studio Unit Details

Junior Suite Ocean View (SUMB)
Hotel/Studio Unit Details

What's to Love

The glistening white beach in front of the Cancun Riu Caribe is stunning, and the enormous pool is enticing. Best of all, they're seldom crowded.

 

What We'd Change

Sometimes it's difficult to get a seating at one of the a la carte restaurants. That's why it is a good idea to ask about reservations at check-in.

 

Why You Should Go

With its own dive center and training program, this resort is a great place to get certified. Even better, it's close to world-class diving and snorkeling.

Available Amenities

  • Activities/Tours Assistance
  • Car Rental Available
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Beach
  • Business Center ($)
  • Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
  • Children's Activities
  • Children's Pool
  • Conference Facilities
  • Cribs Available on Request
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Fitness/Exercise Room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kids Club
  • Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Roll-Away Bed Available on Request
  • Swim-Up Bar(s)
  • Internet Access ($)
  • Swimming Pool(s)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Scuba Diving ($)
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Aerobics
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour All-Inclusive
  • Sauna
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Medical Services ($)
  • Ping Pong
  • Scuba Lessons
  • 5 Restaurants
  • 3 Bars/Lounges
  • Porter/Bellhop
  • Massage ($)
  • Elevators
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Beach Towels
  • Snorkeling ($)
  • Spa Services ($)
  • Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
  • Dry Cleaning Services ($)
  • Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Access ($)
  • Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
  • Watersports Center ($)
  • Beauty Salon ($)
  • Handicap Facilities / Wheelchair Accessible
  • Additional Fees for some amenities may be required


Nearby Excursions & Attractions

  • Beach Nearby
  • Casino Nearby
  • Dive Shop Close by
  • Golf Nearby
  • Helicopter/Airplane Sightseeing Nearby
  • Historical Site(s) Close by
  • Horseback Riding Nearby
  • Jet Ski Rental Nearby
  • Marina Close by
  • Mayan Ruins 15 Minutes
  • Medical Facilities Nearby
  • Motor Boating Nearby
  • Museum(s) Close by
  • Nightclubs in Area
  • Parasailing Nearby
  • Restaurants/Bars Nearby
  • Sailing Nearby
  • Scooter/Moped Rental Nearby
  • Scuba Diving Nearby
  • Shops/Shopping in Area
  • Snorkeling Nearby
  • Water Skiing Nearby
  • Windsurfing Nearby

Map of Local Area

Riu Caribe

Blvd Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Zona Hotelera

+52 99 88 48 7850

Hotel Description

Scuba Dreams Come True at Riu Caribe Cancun

If you've always wanted to dive but never had the time or opportunity, your dream can become reality at the all inclusive Riu Caribe Cancun, which has a pool devoted to scuba training, as well as its own dive center, Scubacaribe. Once you're trained, making your way to the coral reefs is easy; just book a Scubacaribe excursion.

Once you've maxed out on the serene beauty of the deep, you'll need a place to chill. There's no better place to take it easy than the lounge chairs at the main pool. This monster pool stretches 125 yards--longer than a football field! And when you want to wet your whistle, poolside and swim-up bars put that cold hurricane or margarita within easy reach.

If you're up for some action, head out to the 300-yard sparkling, white beach, where you'll find everything from banana boats to catamarans. And if you want to gain a little altitude, how about a parasail? Hang on tight to the tow line, cause you'll be cruising high above the turquoise waters with a great view of Cancun.

After you've descended from an orange-streaked sky of late afternoon, you might hear a familiar vacation-specific roaring. It's your empty tummy, and you know just where to go--Maria Margarita. An incredibly tender grilled top sirloin ought to do the trick, especially if it's followed by the pomp and show of baked Alaska flambee. As you finish dinner, keep an eye out for what's in store tonight at the outdoor theater. The colorful costumes and exhilarating music are spectacular here.

Of course, minutes from the Riu Caribe is Cancun and its sizzling nightlife. In Cancun, discos and bars are more than simply places to drink. They're also unforgettable experiences often filled with ticker tape and bubble balloons, mimes and circus acts. Don't worry if you sleep in a little late the next morning, incredible ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and Tulum will still be waiting for you just a short drive from the resort.

Other Details

Location

Located beachfront in Cancun's Hotel Zone, 14.5 miles from the airport, 3.7 miles from downtown Cancun and 2.5 miles from the Convention Center.

Check-In/Check-Out

Check-In: 3pm. Check-Out: 11am.

There is a 2 night minimum stay required at this resort for travel December 12, 2011 through December 23, 2012 with the following exceptions:

In observance of Holy Week, some resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Costa Rica may put limits on the use of motorized water sports, and loud music.

Spring Break

No student groups under 21 or "Spring Breakers" accepted at this resort year round. Please be aware that at least ONE person per room must be 21 years of age or older to check-in and hotel reserves the right to request a passport or official ID as proof of age. If travel is booked and no one fulfills this requirement, you will be denied check-in at this resort.

Smoke-free Policy

Under Mexican legislation smoking is not permitted in the public areas of the hotel except in specifically designated areas.

Currency Policy

Please note that as of June 1, 2011, Riu Resorts in Mexico no longer accept or exchange U.S. Dollars at the front desk. ATM's are available in the lobby of each resort for withdrawals in Mexican currency.

All Inclusive

RIU Cancun All Inclusive Features Include:

  • Beachfront property
  • Complimentary gym, sauna and Jacuzzi
  • Three swimming pools
  • One children's swimming pool
  • Scuba diving swimming pool
  • Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool & the beach
  • Sun terrace
  • Sports bar
  • Lounge bar
  • Poolside and swim-up bars
  • Poolside restaurant
  • Mini club and children's playground
  • Albatros - Restaurant
  • Gaviotas - Poolside restaurant/snack bar
  • Maria Margarita - Restaurant
  • Shangri La - Asian Restaurant
  • Pacha Nightclub

At An Additional Charge:

  • Spa and beauty salon
  • Internet room

Dining

Name: Albatros
Type: International
Hours: Breakfast, Daily 7am-10am; Lunch, Daily 12:30pm-3pm; Dinner, Daily 6pm-10pm
Description: Full American breakfast buffet and on-the-spot cooking stations; pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts for lunch. Dinner offers buffets and dishes prepared on the spot.

Hours subject to change.

Name: Maria Margarita
Type: Mexican
Hours: Daily 6pm-10pm
Description: Mexican cuisine with a la carte, buffet starters and dessert.

Reservations are required.

Dress code: long pants for men.

Hours subject to change.

Name: Gaviotas
Type: Casual
Hours: Daily 6pm-10pm
Description: A la carte dinners are served at this poolside restaurant.

Reservations are required.

Dress code: long pants for men.

Hours subject to change.

Name: Shangri La
Type: Asian
Hours: Daily 6pm-10pm
Description: Buffet restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Reservations are required.

Dress code: long pants for men.

Hours subject to change.

Name: Pizzeria
Type: Pizza
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
Description: Open-air spot above beach serving pizza and drinks.

Hours subject to change.

Bars

    Sports Bar

    Serving snacks and drinks. Open 24 hours a day

    Swim-up Bar

    Open 10am-midnight.

      Lobby Bar

      Open 10am-midnight.

          Pools

          • Three swimming pools
          • One children's swimming pool
          • Scuba diving swimming pool
          • Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool and the beach
          • Poolside and swim-up bars

          Spa Services

          Renova Spa, coupled with the relaxing setting of Cancun, provides the ideal retreat from your daily routine. The programs are designed to provide splendid comfort and rest through treatments, therapy and advanced body care.

          Renova Spa offers full salon services, massages, body treatments, and packages to renew the body and spirit.

          The facilities provide the following services:

          • Steam
          • Sauna
          • Facials
          • Massages
          • Body treatments
          • Special treatments
          • Pedicure & manicure
          • Wedding packages

          Water activities

          Scubacaribe's Cancun resort dive centers offer the best in water sports, activities and excursions with a strong focus on recreational scuba diving.

          Open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, this dive center is located right on the beach, just 50 meters from the water's edge inside Riu resorts. Scubacaribe only uses the newest and most up to date equipment, which is regularly serviced and maintained by our own authorized technicians.

          Activities offered are:

          • Dive lessons
          • Dive tours
          • Dive college
          • Scubadoo excursion
          • Sunset excursion
          • Banana boat
          • Parasailing
          • Waver runners
          • Glass-bottom boat
          • Snorkel excursion
          • Deep sea fishing
          • Sailing lesson
          • Catamaran lesson
          • Windsurf lesson

          Beach

          Riu Caribe is a beachfront resort. The pyramid-inspired Riu Caribe sits on north Cancun Island between a 300 yard, white-sand beach and Nichupte Lagoon.

          Child Care

          • Children's swimming pool
          • Children's playground
          • Daytime entertainment program for children ages 4-12
          • Baby sitters available (24 hour advanced notice required)

          Night Life

          Live music, shows and fantastic Riu evening programs. Don't miss the Pacha Nightclub.

           

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