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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Oct 25, 2025
Room key problems
This hotel REALLY needs to do something about their room keys. They always get disabled no matter how hard I try to keep it away from my phone. And it is such a hassle to get it "fixed" at the front desk, when the blasted card is going to get disabled anyway. I had to do this multiple times per day and it really sours my experience here. This is the only hotel with this problem out of the ones I ever stayed. So I don't know what is going on. Plus the housekeeping cleans the room really late. Despite them hanging out in the same floors since early mornings. I had to wait past lunch hour for my room to be cleaned. Maybe put more than one housekeeper in the rooms to speed up the time. It's also a shame the only restaurants open during lunch are the buffet and Italiano. The more decent restaurants won't open until dinner. I am still enjoying my time here despite these setbacks. The pool and beach are beautiful, the food is overall decent and the staff is friendly.
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Oct 25, 2025
Skip this one
The hotel is in a great location and has a great beach. However it is in dire need of updating. It looks like it was decorated by Blanch from the Golden Girls. Think 1980s Florida. The I termed is from the 1980s also yet they want you to use an app for everything. You can’t charge spa or any purchases at the hotel shop to the room. You can’t have any food even from their food places in a bar..which made no sense. The food was mediocre at best and we ate at tot her restaurants in town most of the time. We would not stay there again.
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Oct 24, 2025
One of a kind resort❤️❤️❤️
I would add more stars to this amazing resort. We go every year me and my husband and we always feel the welcome and care of all staff. We were there Sep 2025 and can't wait to go back next year.
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Oct 21, 2025
Great time at Riu Palace !!!
What can I say guys, Super happy with the place, staff was amazing the location was great and I loved my stay and I am certainly coming back soon. Gracias a Marlene en el Buffet al igual que Daniel y Luis. Y Domingo en recepción mil gracias por tus detalles. Amazing time at Riu Las Americas
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Oct 20, 2025
Memorable trip!
We visited Cancún to celebrate our sister’s 30th birthday and chose Riu Palace Las Américas because of the great reviews and our past experiences with other RIU resorts. The consistent quality and service are what keep bringing us back — and this trip reminded us exactly why. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome. Viri at the front desk was exceptional — kind, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. She went above and beyond to make sure our celebrations were special, not only for my sister’s birthday but also for my pregnant wife, which meant so much to us. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and spotless — truly great value for the price. A huge thank-you to the housekeeping team, who worked tirelessly to keep everything pristine. Their attention to detail and constant smiles made our stay even better. The restaurant and beach staff were equally amazing. They remembered us each day, checked in often, and made every meal and beach moment feel personal. Their warmth and genuine hospitality stood out. I made sure to write down the names of everyone who made our trip unforgettable — these incredible people are the reason we’ll continue choosing RIU resorts: Viri, Hipolito, Miguel, Salome, Edgar, Santiago, Ana, Rebecca, Bella, Diana, Concepción, Benito, Aaron, Marlene, and Maraly. Thank you all for your kindness, hard work, and heart. You truly made our family celebration unforgettable. We can’t wait to come back and see you again
- 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