What We Love
- You’re close to the Cancun Hotel Zone's shops, eats and clubs.
- Enjoy a free scuba lesson in the pool.
- At Los Arcos, you can get both Italian and Brazilian tapas.
Things to Know
- You have access to the great amenities at nearby sister resorts.
- Gaze in awe at the pyramids of Kukulhan in Chechen Itza. Bring some sturdy shoes.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
Resort Details
- Black and White Steakhouse
- CapuchinoPatisserie and ice cream parlor
- Don RobertoMain restaurant offering buffet-style dinning and theme dinners served twice a week.
- Fiesta MexicanaTapas restaurant for dinner.
- KrystalFusion restaurant.
- Los ArcosItalian restaurant for lunch and Brazilian Rodizio for dinner.
- SakuraJapanese restaurant for dinner.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Art Deco, Lobby bar
- La Nuit, Lounge bar
- La Terraza, Plaza bar
- Cun, Pool bar
- Can, Swim up bar
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
† Fees may apply
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tubThere is 1 indoor hot tub and 3 outdoor hot tubs.
- Motorized Water Sports †- Scuba diving school
- Snorkel excursion
- Banana boat
- Deep sea fishing
- Wave runner
- Catamaran
- Fast cat
- Excursion
- Parasailing - Non-Motorized Water Sports- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Introductory scuba lessons in pool
- Body boarding - PoolThere are 3 pools on-site.
- Sauna
- Spa †
- Golf †Golf course located within 5 miles of the hotel.
- On-site EntertainmentDaily activities for adults , 7 days a week
Nightly entertainment including live music and Riu theme shows.
Disco at Riu Cancun entrances and drinks are included, open 6 days a week.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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A really nice place with top notch service
We loved the hotel. The Property is very nice very large as well. There are a number of pools, my favorite was the swim up bar of course. The service and cleanliness are superb. Top notch and I worked for one of the finest chains in the world. The overall decor is okay, it has purple tones and seems like a cruise ship, but not bad. The room was great, very nice ocean view, again very clean. The food was good, the buffet had everything you can imagine to eat and service was excellent. The Japanese Restaurant was okay, not great. The Italian was really good, we ate there a couple times it was so good. Also the Mexican Restaurant was also quite good. But if you are looking for the finest meals etc, that isn't what this hotel is. The sports bar was open 24 hours with food and drinks. If they had music in there it would be better. The entertainment was entertaining, it isn't Vegas, but they try hard and again, you are probably not booking for the entertainment, it is just built in. The specialty parties they are known for don't disappoint, they go all out and they are fun! They are appealing to a younger demo then myself, but I can see they are fun. All in all, I would go back for sure.
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Almost perfect
Beautiful older decorated hotel. We appreciate it all the beautiful wood and chandeliers. Enjoyed the food in the buffet. Thank you for all the beef selections, especially in the steakhouse.. The Mexican and Japanese need improvements on their food. Lots of complaints on these two restaurants. Enjoyed all the activities that were planned.
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Awesome stay
First time at this resort and we’ll be back. Loves the facilities, the service was amazing throughout and the beach was amazing.
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Excellent Couples Vacation
This is a beautiful resort. The beach is lovely, the food is very good and the full strength drinks keep coming. I liked the option of nightly entertainment at the theater. We wanted drink service at the beach, nightly entertainment and good food- we got SO MUCH MORE!! Don’t pass up the Italian restaurant or the Mexican restaurant, and have a great time at the Buffet!
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Celebrating Birthdays At Our Favorite Place
This was our third visit to the RIU Palace Las Americas. We first stayed in June 2019, November 2020 and now July 2025. My husband and I truly love this resort. Felipe the beachside server has been there from our very first trip and has made it memorable each time. The resort staff are always friendly and willing to help. I truly feel like other resorts could take notes. Thank you RIU Palace Las Americas for another wonderful stay. We hope to see you again soon!! 💚🎉
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryThe state of Quintana Roo will be charging a sanitation tax of $79.20 MXN Pesos per night, per room occupied. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. "Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfers to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
*Please be aware that due to changing weather and ocean conditions, beach shapes and characteristics may vary.*
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26