Riu Cancun

An introduction to Riu Cancun

Big and bold, this pagoda-topped headturner doesn’t do things by halves. Take its setting. The hotel is surrounded by soft sands and sapphire waters, so you're only ever seconds from the beach. Plus it means every room comes with a sea view. Location-wise, you're in the centre of all the action, too – just footsteps from two shopping centres and a 15-minute walk from Cancun's buzzing nightlife.

Back at the hotel, the swimming pools really steal the show. There are three in total, snaking their way around the complex. They each come with a whirlpool bath, and one has a swim-up bar. You'll also find plenty of sun terraces, accessorised with loungers and umbrellas, as well as tables and chairs for al fresco lunches.

Inside, the standards are just as high. An elegant marble lobby leads to the bedrooms, which are decked out in a palette of bold blues and fresh creams. All the rooms have satellite TVs, air-conditioning and balconies as standard, too, not to mention fully-stocked liquor dispensers.

When it comes to dining, you've got plenty of choice thanks to the All Inclusive set-up. There are four restaurants in total - two buffets and two à la cartes - which serve up a great range of local and international cuisine. Breakfast includes hot and cold dishes, while lunch features favourites like pizzas, pasta and salad. Last but not least, dinner brings a choice of international, Mexican and Japanese restaurants.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

33-inch seat pitch as standard – that’s more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment

Upgrade to Premium Class and you’ll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

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Riu Cancun reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 157 reviews

What to expect

Room comfort
Location
Food
Cleanliness

Latest Thomson Reviews

Written on 01/04/2009, Anonymous said...

Riu Cancun was a superb hotel. Service was good and staff were friendly and polite. Room was basic but spacious and very clean. We thought the bed very comfortable unlike other reviews. Food was better than expected. We only ate in the buffet... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5:

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Riu Cancun details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

3 swimming pools
2 sun terraces
Swim-up bar
Poolside restaurant - becomes a theme restaurant for dinner
Pool bar
2 whirlpool baths
Sunbeds, umbrellas and pool/beach towels

Meals

2 buffet restaurants: Don Juan Mexican and La Mision poolside restaurant offering evening grill/steakhouse menu
2 à la carte restaurants: Corazone Rodizio Brazilian and Kawachi Japanese

Entertainment

Daily entertainment for both adults and children
Daily live music, shows or RIU evening programme
Entry to "Pacha" nightclub and drinks 6 nights a week
Lounge bar
Sports bar

Activities

Tennis
Gym
Windsurfing
Catamarans
Canoeing
Snorkelling equipment
Introductory scuba diving lesson in the swimming pool
Volleyball
Water polo
Boules
Aqua gym
Football
Darts
Table tennis

Exclusivity

Exclusive to Thomson Group customers in the UK

All inclusive

Full board
Selected alcoholic and soft drinks
24hr snacks and drinks
Restrictions apply to food and drinks
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges – please see the A-Z Guide.

Location

Beachfront hotel with prime location in the heart of the resort
Directly opposite the Mayfair and Caracol shopping centres
20m to shopping area
1km from the sizzling nightlife of Cancun

Room facilities

Standard rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed
Cable TV
Telephone
Hairdryer
Minibar
Fully stocked liquor dispenser
Safety deposit box
Alarm clock
Ceiling fan
Air-conditioning
Iron and board
Interconnecting rooms available
Maximum room occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years

No. of rooms

569

No. of lifts

Other facilities

Sauna
Whirlpool bath
Terrace solarium
The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Gift shops
Banana boat, motorised watersports and scuba diving school
Golf courses nearby
Massage
Beauty treatments
Whirlpool bath in the Spa
Hairdresser
Internet access

Other useful information

Official rating

5 star

Travel Advisor

You get all the great benefits of Thomson 24/7 plus a Holiday Advisor will regularly call in to your accommodation.

Extra local charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges

Thomson resort service

Web codes

Quick web search code: RYC
Quick web search code: LYC

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