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All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. This means that onsite food and beverages are included in the room price. Guests do not have to pay extra for onsite activities such as snorkeling. Taxes and gratuities are included. Please note items that are not included; these require a surcharge.
Taxes and gratuities
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
Kids' club
Entertainment
Not included
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Property Amenities
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at the Riu Caribe are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
A health spa offers various massage techniques, including shiatsu, Swedish, and aromatherapy; reflexology; body treatments, facials; waxing; and Roman baths for one person or two (surcharges for all spa services and treatments). The spa includes men's and women's saunas and steam rooms and features a relaxation lounge with a 10-person spa tub. Poolside and beachside massage are also available (surcharge). An air-conditioned fitness center contains cardio and weight machines in addition to free weights. A salon offers hair and nail care, and a hair-braiding station is next to the pool (surcharges for all services).
An Internet center contains several computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access on the property is also available (surcharge). A 24-hour lounge contains a self-service bar, snacks, pool and game tables, a television, and video games (surcharge for video games). Other video game consoles as well as a pool table are located in the lobby. Guests of this all-inclusive Cancun resort can leave children age 4–12 in a supervised, air-conditioned kids' clubhouse with a shaded playground.
Activities and entertainment include after-dark shows produced by the staff in an open-air theater with amphitheater seating under canvas roofs; Spanish and salsa lessons; poolside fashion shows; beach soccer and volleyball; and pool volleyball.
Local artisans, including a cigar roller, occasionally set up tables on the marble floors of the four-story-atrium lobby so that guests can browse and shop. Also in the lobby are gardens, a parakeet cage, games area, and expansive lounge. A shop off the lobby sells gifts, clothing, snacks, and sundries. The resort purifies its water.
Rooms
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this Cancun resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The Riu Caribe offers 506 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites in a nine-story, sand-and-white building terraced at the ends like a Mayan pyramid. Rooms include small balconies or patios furnished with a small table and two chairs and providing angle (partial) views of the Caribbean Sea. 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 Amenities
Dining
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Albatros - Located in the center of the complex. Glass-walled, sea-view restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. International cuisine.
Gaviotas - Casual, open-air, beachfront restaurant/bar under soaring thatch roof. Lunch buffet. Afternoon snacks. A la carte dinner. Dinner reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men.
Shangri-la Restaurant: Japanese food, buffet for dinner.
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Maria Margarita - Air-conditioned, linen-service restaurant featuring colonial decor, pool-view glass wall, Mexican cuisine. Dinner only. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants for men.
Pizzeria - Open-air spot above beach serving pizza and drinks.
Lobby Bar - Open from mid-morning to midnight, with outdoor terrace. Live music on occasional evenings.
Swim-up bar - Open from late morning.
Theater bar - Near the beach, this bar offers refreshments during evening theatre performances.
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Recreation
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Two tennis courts plus kayaks, small sailboats, and snorkeling gear are available along with an introductory scuba diving lesson in the resort's dive tank. Jet Skiing and parasailing are available on the beach (surcharges for both). Also available are snorkeling trips and beginner and certified diver packages that include reef, wall, and/or cave dives (surcharges for all).
Cancún has two 18-hole golf courses—Cancún Golf Club, 2 km (a mile) away, and Hilton Cancún Golf Club, 11.5 km (7 miles) away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Had a blast!”
My fiancé and I traveled here Aug 4-9 with another couple and we were very impressed with the resort and our experience. I can't say enough about how friendly ALL of the staff was while we were there. When we walked into the hotel to check in we were immediately greeted by someone with a tray full of drinks. Even though it wasn't time to check in, they allowed us to go change and head to the pool. The breakfast buffet and 3 dinner restaraunts were delicious. The only complaint about the food was that the lunch options were slim. It was either a buffet or pizzeria (which was very yummy, but I didn't want to eat pizza every day.) The beach and ocean were beautiful and we never had a problem finding somewhere to sit. The pool was a little warm for my liking, but that was to be expected with how hot it was out. The drinks and service were excellent too. We tipped pretty generously and were well taken care of the entire week. We even had some favorites that recognized us by the middle of the week. The rooms were comfortable enough, but were a little old looking. Didn't bother us though. Overall, we had a wonderful time!!
“Can't wait to go back”
Great Vacation! Highly recommeded.
“Patio Tequila Time!!!!”
A group of 16 of us stayed at this hotel beginning of March 2009. This was definately the best place to stay. The service was great, all of the employees were eager to please, the beach was beautiful, the pools were huge. We can't wait to go back!!!!
“Everything was Great, no complaints, will return.”
Hotel was very nice, staff all proffessional, food was great. AAA+++.
“I wish to be there at least three times a year I'll do after my retirament”
What can I say! don't wait and go to Riu you will have an exelent experience that you will never forget, I am talking with my sons and making plans to get together with their families and have a wanderfull time in Cancun Riu Caribe be there soon!
“Great deal for the price”
I have been to Cancun many times. Riu Caribe is a great hotel for the price. The staff were very helpful and extremely organized. My only complaint is the restaurant reservation system. Most reservations are taken before 8am. The system for pool side chairs is a little ridiculous. We rotated waking up at 6 am to reserve chairs and make a dinner reso. Other then this issue, the rooms were clean, balcony was awesome with great view, drinks were strong ($1 bills for tips go a long way!). Liquor dispensor was awesome. We left a dollar in the refrigerator and were never in short supply of liquor, beer, soda, and water. The spa was awesome. Had the best massage I have ever had in Mexico, very skilled deep tissue massage. The crowd was very mixed with families, singles, groups. There is something for everyone. PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN KEEP THEM IN THE KID'S POOL! THAT IS WHY IT IS THERE!!! If you want a reasonably priced place to stay with decent food, good drinks, and good location, this is the spot for you.
“Awesome hotel for the Money!”
Great Hotel! Service, Pool, Beach, Patio, Lobby Bar....ALL GREAT.. Room was decent. We got a JR. Suite with a patio which was incredible. Door going out was jammed and had to jimmy it. Door to our room would not lock...had to call maintance on that one. We requested a King..got 2 double beds. Hotel was full so they could not accomodate. Food was good. Shangri-La was GREAT. Buffett of Sushi is always good. My wife & I both got hour long massages which were WELL WORTH IT. Drinks are not strong. Order doubles. Entertainment staff rocked. Very well organized for Water Polo, Ping Pong, Volleyball. We will return to this hotel.
“cant wait to go back....”
me and my bf were there for 4 nights/5 days and had the best time of our lives! the people at the hotel were soo friendly and the entire entertainment team were amazing and hilarious. They really know how to keep travelers happy. The hotel was clean, beautiful, and the beach was amazing. The food could have been a little better. Other than that, the shows at nights were great, and the view from our room was great. We're going back to cancun on Dec. 15 and of course we're staying at RIU!
“Great Experience!! Would go back gladly”
We stayed at the Riu Caribe at the end of July 2009, we loved the hotel. The staff was great, always attentive and corteous, the beach and the pool are really nice. The room was very nice, confortable always clean and the mini bar alway replenished. The food was good, not excellent, but good and with sufficient variety to allow you to eat something different even if you stay for more than a week. I feel very confortable recommending this hotel and would definetely go back myself.
“Would go back”
My Girlfriend spent 8 days and 7 nights. We had the best time. The Staff was nice and got us everything we needed. The Food was good and the drinks flowed all day long. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. We did not have to leave the how time we were there.
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The preferred airport for Riu Caribe All Inclusive is Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi.
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