Hotel Riu Cancun
Staying at Riu Hotel in Zona Hotelera, Mexico will put you in close proximity (within half a mile or 1 km) to Cancun Convention Center, and just 2 miles (3 km) away from Tortuga Beach. Additionally, La Isla Shopping Mall and Langosta Beach can be found within 3 miles (5 km) of the hotel.
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This aparthotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including 6 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a nightclub. You can spend your day surfing at the beach or lounging on the sun chairs. Additionally, there are 4 outdoor pools available for your use. You also get free amenities such as buffet breakfast, complimentary self-parking, and WiFi access from the balconies.
There are 569 apartments that offer a range of modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions with satellite channels and free WiFi. Additionally, there are balconies, minibars, and complimentary bottled water provided.
The hotel staff was hardworking and made our check-in easy. The different pool options were great, and the staff was helpful and friendly. Our broken bed was immediately fixed after we reported it. However, the beds and pillows were uncomfortable because they were hard and old. The bedding definitely needs to be updated.
The food was okay, but we didn’t enjoy the restaurants much, and the Mayan buffet was the best option. It was disappointing to see people not tipping servers, even though it wasn’t expected.
The resort staff works hard and is friendly, but the scent of cigarette smoke is prevalent throughout our room. It’s overwhelming to see so many ashtrays scattered around the resort and a large number of people smoking without designated smoking areas, except for indoors where it is prohibited.
Riu resort Cancun is quite popular among visitors from different parts of Europe, but we experienced some discomfort because of a few guests who seemed to dislike Americans. We never encountered any issues, but we overheard negative comments or received unfriendly reactions when we tried to socialize with some individuals in the bar and pools.
However, we still had an enjoyable time and managed to meet some wonderful people from different countries who interacted with us positively. Overall, if you’re seeking a place with a lively atmosphere, it’s a great resort. The resort had comfortable bedding and good food, but the presence of smoking guests was a downside.
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🚙 Cancun Airport Transportation: For the fastest and easiest way to travel, I suggest arranging a private transfer with Cancun Airport Transportation. Honestly, no better way to travel from the airport to your hotel or resort.
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🚨 Travel Insurance: I always suggest purchasing travel insurance as a precaution before traveling, especially after a recent accident in a taxi in Mexico. For short trips, I recommend Travel Insurance Master, whereas for digital nomads, Safety Wing is a better option.
📷 Best Camera for your trip: I always carry with me a GoPro, It’s light, compact, takes great video and pictures, and most importantly, it’s waterproof! You just can’t go wrong with one. If you are interested in higher quality video and photography, I always carry with me on my trips and highly recommend the Sony A7IV which I think is the best travel DSLR Camera out there.
☀️ Biodegradable Sunscreen: Remember to include a good sunscreen to protect yourself from the summer sun. I always use and suggest Sun Bum Sunscreen, which is vegan, reef-friendly, and cruelty-free.
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