Riu Caribe Hotel, Cancun, Mexico

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Recent Price: £223
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User Rating:
8.5 / 10
(28 User Reviews)
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Hotel Description:

Riu Caribe Hotel (Formerly Gran Caribe Real) Paradise awaits you at this beachfront oasis, a mere 30-minutes away from the Cancun airport. Here you'll enjoy a spectacular ocean views and white sand beach with a variety of watersports. Lounge poolside with bar and waiter service, relax at the spa, or dine at the 4 in-house restaurants. Combining modern architecture with Mayan flourishes, you'll have visions of grandeur at the Riu Caribe Hotel.
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Riu Caribe Hotel Reviews

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" awesome "

Submitted By: Kris86
I read some of the reviews before i left and the bad ones made us feel a little apprehensive. however after visiting the riu caribe i now understand that the people who have written the bad reviews were the kind of people who were expecting a £5000... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" What A Holiday "

Submitted By: Del Wynne
Reading all the bad reviews and I cant understand them at all the hotel was fantastic, we felt safe, looked after and very comfortable. We left money, mobiles and ipods out in the hotel room whilst we weren't there and the rooms were cleaned, mini bar... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" Riu Caribe - The Best!!! "

Submitted By: Davgor
The perfect holiday.My wife and myself had the most fantastic holiday ever. It was our first long haul and we enjoyed it so much that we have booked again for next year.We made some very good friendly people from Canada,USA and England and hopefully... read more

Advice: Cancun is better in real life than it looks on the photo

Activities: Pirate ships are a great night out and you must go on the clubs trip.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" Riu Caribe Nov 08 "

Submitted By: Son-Son
I have got got home from a 2 week Holiday at the Riu Caribe Cancnun. Once we arrived at the hotel we got ushered into a room to collect our bands and keys etc not a very warm welcome for a start.
The hotel overall was extremely clean and our... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Submitted By: watersn30
I have just got home from a 2 week holiday with my boyfriend at the riu caribe, it was the best holiday of my life i am sure i did not visit the same hotel that these people are moaning about!!!!!!!
The hotel was spotless people always cleaning... read more

Good for: Beach 

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    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" Loved it! "

Submitted By: Kazmick
We went to the Riu Caribe in 2006. We loved everything about it. We had a room with a glorious view and everything was clean and tidy with the maids coming in every day. Although there is no obligation to tip - these people are on a pittance and work... read more

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2006
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" DO NOT TRUST THIS HOTEL! me and... "

Submitted By:  Ag Green
DO NOT TRUST THIS HOTEL! me and family went for two weeks, it was a lovely place with lovely weather but the security gaurds are corrupt thieves! me and my brother stayed in our own room and one night we found out that the security gaurds came into our... read more

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomson

" I would just like to say that i went... "

Submitted By: Mrs M Compier
I would just like to say that i went to his hotel on my honeymoon back in october, and can't beleive the bad comments. The service was brillrant and food outstanding, there was even actives in the day and music at night. had the best hoilday ever so... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" The Riu Caribe is a beautiful hotel... "

Submitted By: Mrs LO LeAnne
The Riu Caribe is a beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The dining room and food were excellent. We felt very taken care of by all the people there. However...

The beds were pretty much like sleeping on plywood with... read more

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    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" We had a fantastic holiday at this... "

Submitted By: Mrs Pamela Dowd
We had a fantastic holiday at this hotel in October 2007. The staff are very friendly and could never do enough for us. The hotel, surroundings and food were exceptoinal, BUT you have to get up very early if you want to book your favourite restaurant... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" We had a brilliant holiday and cannot... "

Submitted By: Mrs A Walker
We had a brilliant holiday and cannot understand any negative comments about Riu Caribe.
The bedroom and bathroom were clean and fully functioning.
The staff were always helpful and accommodating.
The food was very nice, would of liked... read more

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    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" I stayed at the Riu Caribe in Cancun... "

Submitted By: Mr GNT Tansey
I stayed at the Riu Caribe in Cancun Mexico for two weeks.
All i can say is amazing!!
The food was perfect, all brand named drinks, the staff in the hotel are fantastic.
The Riu Caribe is about 5 - 10 mins away from the tourist area... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" We got married here and everything... "

Submitted By: Mr J Howard
We got married here and everything was perfect. The hotel was spotless and the staff were all so friendly. Great location from cancun. The hotel was paradise and could not fault a thing. Also we had the option to visit the other riu hotel down the... read more

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" We have just returned from our... "

Submitted By: Miss V Heinpuu
We have just returned from our Xmas/New Year break in Mexico, I would thoroughly recommend this tour company and hotel group.

The hotel staff were exceptional and very helpful the hotel was immaculate throughout. The restaurants were... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

" First of all I would just like to... "

Submitted By: Mr D Potter
First of all I would just like to thank the First Choice crew who were just the best I have come across. Plenty of leg room 33 inches without upgrading.

Having just returned from this hotel I was very disappointed as it was not up to a... read more

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  • Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice
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