Hotel el Rey Del Caribe

We were looking for a relatively inexpensive accommodation not too far from the airport for the night before our departure from Cancun. Several years ago we stayed in the hotel zone and found it too Americanized (think Miami beach) for our tastes and wanted something with a little local color. El Rey del Caribe fit the bill. This charming small hotel is well located near the main shopping area in downtown Cancun. The rooms surround a large courtyard filled with lots of lush tropical vegetation. There is a small attractive pool area... more

My husband lived in this charming hotel for 3 months while he was working in Cancun in 2000. We have since been back as guests and just love it. Our good friend down there recommends this a one of Cancun's hidden treasures. The restaurant has added a 'touch of class' and the sumptuous breakfast will keep you going until dinner. Excellent value for the price.

Clean room, good AC, great breakfast!

I don't know if I had too high expectations of this hotel after reading the other reviews on Trip Advisor, but after staying at El Rey del Caribe twice I was very disappointed. The hotel is nice enough by budget traveler standards. However, on the first stay, we were put in one of the smaller rooms not equipped with the kitchenette and with only a few TV channels. The room was relatively clean and pleasant, but it was hot hot hot! Regardless of how long we kept the air conditioner on, the room never cooled down. Then, on the second stay... more