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    The Royal Cancun

    3.0 (78 reviews)

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    Raquel H.

    There was hair on the sheets when I pulled them back. The toilet plugged easily and took maintenance a while to come 4 phone calls. No robes in the room. No cream and sugar for coffee in the room. We paid all inclusive. I called room service to ask for coffee and creamer the lady was rude to me sounded like I was a bother to her. I am on yelp to share my experience. I would not have written this review but the employee really upset me. Im easy but when I'm disrespected on it is not appreciated. I don't have to come here. I chose to come here. I have been to the other Royal resorts, and the service was outstanding. Everyone we have encountered has been great except the room service lady on the phone.

    Gus M.

    We are experiencing a wonderful day here so far. People try to take care of as best as they can, just about everybody speaks English and they are constantly asking you if you need anything else. They actually treat you like royalty. We have asked for the all inclusive deal, and so far it seems to be working out OK. They have nice beaches, a good restaurant, the place is clean, and everything is well taken care of.

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    Jacq M.

    Love the service here by Manuel of La palapa, Socorro who was our assigned concierge graciously helped us book reservations and our cleaning lady assigned to our suite! We love the food too! So yummy and I loved the fact that we could cross properties and they also have a shuttle for that! Amazing experience and would definitely come back to this hotel! Wish that it was pet friendly though! Alberto from Royal sands la veranda was amazing too!

    View of ocean from the outside restaurant
    Osan N.

    This is a nice little resort, very affordable and filled with amenities to keep everyone entertained. From kids club to teen club/activities to adult activities planned everyday. Older building so some items are dated but the friendliness of the staff makes up for it. Limited eating options on-site, but plenty enough if this is your starter all inclusive resort. The drinks are plenty and the food was ok also. Nothing spectacular but ok. We never had any issues with getting seating at a restaurant or grabbing a spot on the beach. Taking a couple of stars as there are time share folks on-site so be prepared for some pushy sales pitches and incentive packages. The beach is mostly filled with sea weed. No nurse or physicians assistant or doctor on site so if there is a medical emergency you are on your own and we found that out the hard way. All the restaurants are done by 9:30.

    Danielle P.

    The Royal Cancun Resort is located approx 35min from airport. Traffic is horrible as expected. Our stay: Overall it was okay for a week... The rooms, housekeeping, staff: Rooms are extremely clean and spacious. Two balconies, one with a seating area. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom has soft fluffy towels. The villa is very large and had 2 bedrooms, so their great for couples or families. Full kitchen, two bedroom and a pull out bed. Large screen TVs on living room and master bedroom. If you get a street side room, you will hear loud music and traffic. Restaurant: The food is just okay, beware of birds that steal food and sugar off the tables, SMH. If you don't have the all inclusive package, the food portions are small. A side order was served in a condiment cup. We had breakfast package with our room only. Food was very expensive for Mexico of course. Customer Service: The front desk was very professional, friendly, and helpful. The hotel does have a very nice grocery-market store for their guests, which was great if you wanted some evening snacks or drinks. Beach, grounds & seating area: Beautiful grounds, well maintained, lot of seating areas, swim up bar, beach was okay- sea weed in water. Nice clean pools. If you walk down away from beach the it's gets abit better for swimming. Tips: They will ask you about time share, kindly decide. We opted out, not in Mexico to purchase anything for free trips or services... There is a grocery store and more reasonably priced food outside of hotel, walking distance. Bus stop is across the street depending on your direction you wanna travel, they are cheap and get you pretty much go to the best beaches, shopping and restaurants. Make sure you look at your bill daily, they messed up our bill, saw charges from another person's dining room, and they charge $1 per day for charity. The charity charges can be taken off your bill. Visit their partner hotels, The Royal Sands and Royal Islander, free shuttle between the two. See my reviews on these three hotels. Would I come back? Probably not, due to my money can go further in another country. Mexico is very touristy and overpriced, our money is worth alot here. Ive been here several times and its insanely to expensive. I'm only in town for a friend's wedding. A cab will cost you $78 one way from airport to travel 30mins, they all stick together with prices. I don't go on vacations to debate prices about anything. So no I won't return ever. ~Dani Travels For A Living @glampedlife

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    Joanna S.

    I stayed here as part of a package deal (flight & hotel) that my sister found online. From looking at the website, it looked beautiful so I was pretty stoked to stay here for our vacation. I went to Cancun with 9 other people (family & friends) to celebrate my sister's birthday. For most of us, this was our first trip to Cancun. When we got to the lobby, it looked beautiful and decorated with string of lights and modern furniture. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Checking in was painless. We got our all inclusive wristband and a brochure that list all of their amenities, business hours of restaurants, etc. I enjoyed their pool areas. Water was not too cold. There were bars all over the pool areas. So many people enjoyed having their drinks while relaxing at the pool. The restaurants were ok. I have separate reviews of their restaurants so I won't say too much about them here. There was a dress code at all of their restaurants. But 2 have a more strict business casual dress code. I don't remember the names, but it was an Italian and Japanese restaurant. Their room service was ok. Room service is available 24 hours however, you can only use room service once a day. I stayed in a room with my cousin and sister and we ordered room service every day of our stay. Since we had to use it once a day, we mainly ordered room service for breakfast. We ordered a late night dinner once. Our hotel room was really nice. The best part was the spectacular view of the ocean. The room had a fridge filled with some drinks. Beds were fairly comfortable. Pillows weren't super fluffy or flat. The bathroom contained dual sinks which uses drinkable water. My cousin's friend had an accident on the property. To get anywhere on the property, from bars to restaurants to the pool, you have to walk outdoors. The week we stayed there, it had been raining on and off. Obviously that left the floors quite slippery. There was no caution sign or anything to notify guests to be careful. My cousin's friend slipped and fell. Hit his head on the floor. He was delirious and bleeding. My cousin notified hotel staff and he was told to bring his friend to the nearest clinic. Staff didn't provide transportation or any kind of assistance. My cousin had to grab a taxi and brought his friend to a clinic 10 minutes from our hotel. Overall, we won't be coming back to this hotel. I gave it 3 stars because it wasn't a horrible experience but it wasn't super great either. Pool was great, amenities were great but the restaurants and the lack of assistance for their guests when an accident occurred on their property weren't great.

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    Deb A.

    Google If you want a relaxing peaceful vacation, this is the place to come!! We arrived Saturday during a huge rainstorm and checked in. The front counter staff was friendly and very helpful and was very attentive to our needs. The rooms are the cleanest I have ever seen, and the housekeeping staff work hard to keep it that way. Moving onto the food at the Palace every nite has been a delicious experience! I like to taste food for the flavor for the first time, so I don't compare the food to anything I have had before. Karla (always with a beautiful ), Neftani, Angel, Maykki and so many others of the wait staff and bar staff really bent over backwards to ensure our dining experience for every meal was a pleasurable experience! Oh and the nightly buffets are a taste bud joy-full experience in itself!! We opted for the all inclusive for $94 a day and we are so glad we did. I am not an alcohol drinker so I have been indulging in the fresh mango, orange, and coconut frozen drinks to cool off is a real treat! The SALT WATER pool on the family side is much more quiet then on the palpala bar swim up side but both has their advantages. Don't be afraid that practice your Spanish as everyone is willing to help you with pronunciation. Lastly please show your gratitude in your tipping. I found it helpful to carry pesos or even us dollars to show my appreciation individually as well as group wise by adding to the total when we signed our room number. Remember they too have families to support. I can go on all day at what a relaxing, tranquil, beautiful place the Royal Cancun is but you won't know unless you try it! I like to see everything as a brand new experience and I figured find that when I drop all expectations the end result is always bigger and better then I have ever dreamed!

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    Ruth V.

    Best and most awesome experience ever. Honeymoon trip and they not only knew, they made it extra special. Thank you, Jarlin, for all your extra help and caring. The view, the food, the entertainment, Wow! Amazing hospitality, detail, and experience.... WOW!

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    Melissa F.

    Recently returned from 5 nights/6days at the Royal Cancun and we had a great time. We did not choose the all-inclusiveI because we knew we'd want to do a lot of sightseeing and it wouldn't be worth it. We did rent a car from the airport and kept it all week, parking was simple at the resort. Rooms - we had a two bedroom and two bathroom suite. The space was perfect for our family of five. The kitchen was equipped with everything that we needed. The space was clean and the beds were comfy. We were very happy with our room. Food - the food was ok. We ate 2x at the main restaurant. Once the day we arrived, I'm the food was ok and the again on the weekend for the buffet which was really good. The service was good overall. We did not try any of the other restaurants. Beach - the hotel was beachfront which was nice but there was some seaweed at certain parts. We were in walking distance of other beaches which was nice. There was also a dock which my kids enjoyed jumping off of. Amenities - we did not take advantage of kids club or the outdoor stuff but they did have wake boards and kayaks to use. Gym - my husband used the gym most days and it sufficient. There were almost always people in there working out. The gym is in an open glass area so everyone walking by can see you. Shuttle bus - there is a shuttle bus to take you to their sister properties but we did not use it. Bc wr had a car, we could have driven but the time went fast and we didn't go to them. Resort - the overall resort was pretty. It's not a huge massive resort which was nice, especially for the price. Safety - we always felt very safe there. In terms of COVID, everyone that worked there wore a mask, there were sanitizing stations everywhere. Check in - check in was fairly easy. We arrived early and our room was not ready we were going to get our bathing suits and head to the beach while they held our luggage but 20 min later, they had a room for us. We were given a concierge person who spoke to us about property amenities, helped checked us in and gather our COVID info and gave us guidance about the area. He tried to get us to attend a property presentation and we were offered a variety of bonuses but did not want to do it because we had young kids with us and knew we were not going to buy. The overall check in took about 30 min or so but it wasn't bad. Our kids met other kids in the pool that they played with and it turns out they come every summer. We met a few people we frequently visit the property. We enjoyed our time and would come back again!

    Stayed here Nov 2018 and enjoyed it thoroughly. Three years later (Nov 2021) we're back again. Hats off to a few associates: Alfredo and Manuel were our main servers on the beach for the entire week. They were very polite and attentive to our needs. They kept our drinks flowing and food coming for the kids. Thank you Alfredo and Manuel for the excellent service. Last but not least, it would be wrongful if I didn't acknowledge our server Pedro at the Palapa Restaurant. He embodies the art of customer service and hospitality. He was always cheerful, funny but more importantly, he's just a genuinely nice person to have around. Each time my family and I went to the Palapa, we requested his service. Thank you for being a great host and I hope your daughter enjoys her upcoming Quinceñera. Take care my friend. Alfredo, Manuel and Pedro, we look forward to seeing you next year!

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    Yana B.

    We had been to this hotel 5 years ago and this is why we booked it again. Yes 5 years ago I would rate it 5+, there were some minuses this time, this is why I rate it 4 this time. So here are some things I would like to mention. Restaurant La palapa : tasty food ! Best waiters are Guilibaldo, Pedro, two Miguels ( one is younger and one is older) , and Roger. They were very attentive and fast! The worst waiter Abeil ( when he brought our beverages we asked for straws , we waited for 30 minutes more, still hoping that he would bring them , but in vain . So I asked Pedro if he could bring us straws even though he was serving other table , not ours . In a minute he was back with straws. Another bad thing about Abeil( sorry if I spelled it in a wrong way) when he served us another day is when we finished some meal he didn't took the plates away so as to make more space on the table for other dishes. Kids club : Zuri and Monse are great! They will do many different activities with your kids. Our youngest is 7 and every day she was waiting when the kids club is open. Yes, you can trust your kid to these girls ! As for me I would like to say Huge THANK YOU to entertaining my kid. Face painting, drawing, dancing, making hats , painting on Tshirts are just few to expect , but these girls will do more activities The rooms: great rooms,with fully equipped kitchen, really good mattresses. I have collapsed disk, so usually even one night spent in a hotel with bad mattress is a nightmare for me. We spend 13 nights in this hotel and my back was good. The cleaning was always on top and every day. Our maid was Rossi, and she is good at what she is doing! Lesly was our coordinator in this hotel. Seemed the only thing she cared about is that we bought some tour from her. While greeting us she talked only about the tours and didn't mention anything about activities we have included. But since we were at this place 5 years ago and at that time there was another guy who met us like Lesly did this time , he told us about all activities included. So the next day after checking in we met with Lesly again and I asked if we can do paddling, kayaking and snorkeling. She said no, since they are still in the process of repairing their pier. I asked her how all these activities are related to the pier if in each of them you just walk into the water from the beach. She had no answer for me but she promised to find out when the guys are going to finish repairs so that we could do at least paddling. Imagine my feeling when I saw the next day people from out hotel paddling. So when I asked a guy who was responsible for giving you paddle boards if there were any restrictions for these activities because of the repairing works , he said no and we can do any of them if weather permits. Gym: tried to go there every day. If you like to stay fit, you will like it there . Because of COVID they blocked two machines so that people wouldn't be close to each other . Beach: 5 years ago there was a guy who clean the beach every morning from all the weeds. This time it was done only once during 13 days:( be ready that they do nothing with the weeds in the water, and one part has many stones and rocks so that it can be painful at some places to go into the water. But if you love the sea you can simply go further and there is a great beach wand water with no weeds or if you booked all inclusive you can go to Sands ( their other hotel) and enjoy the beach and the sea.

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    Amazing food is great recommend getting the all inclusive pack when booking room service is great and fast rooms are nice and comfy

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    Temptation Resort

    3.0(184 reviews)
    0.9 km•Zona Hotelera
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    We went to Cancun for my boyfriends birthday and this hotel was the best part of my vacation and…read moreprobably of his. The freedom the woman have showing off there body with no judgement and the amount of happiness and excitement everyone had dancing with eachother made me happy. He had A BLAST to and let me say what happen here stays here haha

    I never imagined I'd be writing a review like this. A…read morevacation should leave you with memories--not trauma. Unfortunately, ours left us with both. My husband and I came to Temptation Resort to celebrate his birthday, relax, and make memories together. Instead, we experienced one of the most frightening experiences of our lives. While we were napping in bed, the ceiling above our bed suddenly collapsed onto us. I woke up to the sound of crashing drywall and instinctively threw my legs up to shield my face from the falling debris. Looking at the damage afterward, I can't stop thinking about how differently this could have ended if I hadn't reacted in that split second. Looking back, there were warning signs. From the day we checked in, our room had a persistent wet, mildew-like odor and excessive condensation. I remember mentioning how strange it smelled, but I convinced myself it was just the tropical humidity. The room was both excessively cold and damp. What has stayed with me most, though, is not just the collapse--it's how we were treated afterward. I expected compassion. I expected concern. I expected someone to recognize that waking up to a ceiling crashing down on sleeping guests is a traumatic experience. Instead, I felt like the seriousness of what happened was minimized. The initial response was a lateral room change and upgraded wristbands for premium liquor, as if that could somehow make us forget what had just happened. Only after we continued to express how unacceptable the situation was did the resort offer an upgraded suite, steaks, cabana, and a (2) 25-minute massage. Those gestures completely missed the point. This wasn't about luxury upgrades or complimentary amenities. It was about our safety. It was about acknowledging the fear we experienced and taking responsibility for a catastrophic event that should never happen in an occupied guest room. Instead we got "things like this happen". Huh? To make matters worse, the resort refused to provide ANY refund--not even for the day the ceiling collapsed--unless we signed documents releasing them from liability. We were expected to sign away our rights before we even knew whether we had injuries or what the long-term impact of this experience might be. We declined. The emotional impact didn't end that night. For the rest of our stay, I couldn't relax. I suffered from extreme anxiety the next day, that warranted a doctor visit. At this time, the matter had still not been rectified. We were expected to wait around for the GM to speak with us, he never did- we never even met him. The sense of peace and security that a vacation should provide was gone. Instead of enjoying my husband's birthday trip , I spent the remainder of our trip feeling anxious, on edge, and constantly replaying what had happened. No guest should leave vacation with this experience. The front desk manager denied my request to any incident reports or doctor reports that included information pertaining to this situation. She didn't appear to have any remorse, empathy, or compassion. I'm sharing this not because I want sympathy, but because people deserve to know what happened and how it was handled. I hope the resort takes this incident seriously, thoroughly investigates what caused it, and changes how it responds when guests experience a major safety event. The photos tell the story better than words ever could. I truly hope no one else ever has to wake up the way we did.

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    Live Aqua Resort

    4.1(464 reviews)
    6.4 km•Zona Hotelera

    As a disclaimer, I would like to start by saying that I did book the Viento Suite. I don't know if…read morethat is the reason we received the level of hospitality and service that we did, but I'm hoping that guests staying in standard rooms received the same spectacular experience! Due to having a suite, we had butlers Romero and Isaías, and they were both AMAZING. They were extremely attentive, and whatever we needed was never an issue. If we asked for something, it was done quickly and without hesitation. You honestly couldn't ask for better service. We also had access to the Aqua Club, which was open from 7 AM-10 PM and offered premium liquor along with light snacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The waiters there--Daniel, Guillermo, and Eduardo--were great! They were even willing to make us our favorite shots that they had never heard of (blowjobs... Google it ), but they made them anyway! The lounge itself is super relaxing, with spectacular ocean views from the 5th floor. Now, onto the part we ALL care about the most: THE FOOD! There are several restaurants on the property to choose from, but our absolute favorite was Hidden Garden, which is Asian-inspired and run by Chef Mario. Everything we ordered was spectacular! Chef Mario even came out to our table, greeted us personally, and provided us with a menu curated by him--which I'm assuming was because it was my birthday... lol. They also have one paid restaurant called Carnivore, which is a steakhouse. Now, I am a self-proclaimed steakhouse snob, so I have to keep it real: for the price, it was mid. But for a resort steakhouse, it was good. The rest of the food throughout the resort was WAAYYYY better than expected--even the poolside grill and the food you can order directly to your cabana. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ribs they made at the poolside grill every day were FANTASTIC! The head of culinary at the resort, Mr. Germain, is definitely doing what needs to be done because the food was consistently impressive throughout the property. Now, the second-most important thing for most people: NIGHTLIFE. Personally, I came to relax, and the overall vibe of the resort definitely gives relaxation. However, they do have a nightclub called Egos, which stays open until 1 AM. I went once, but it wasn't really my music or my vibe. If you're looking for more of a nightlife scene, I would suggest heading into the city. BUTTTT... if you love a good pool party, make sure you hit the Moët Pool Party because BABYYYYYY... it was LIT! Overall, the resort exceeded my expectations. The service, food, atmosphere, and attention to detail made for an amazing experience, and I would absolutely consider coming back!

    We recently stayed at this hotel for a week. Like most properties in Cancun, it is modern and…read morepacked with great amenities. However, what truly struck us both this time was the incredibly warm treatment we received. A hotel is only as great as its staff, and the team here is what makes it special. We booked a club-level oceanfront room, which included butler service. Our butler, Arturo, absolutely came through for us. He handled our restaurant and cabana reservations ahead of time and was instrumental in securing a late check-out on our final day. The dining at this all-inclusive is superb. For breakfast, Siete offers a decent buffet, and our waiter, Helvert, was incredibly kind and always took the time to chat with us. For dinner, DB was our top choice for elegant continental dining, complete with a live pianist. The manager, Susana, provided excellent service, the food was delicious, and the chef even came out to greet us. We also loved Hidden Gardens, a relaxed Asian-fusion spot with tasty food, impeccable service, and another welcome visit from the chef. During the sweltering day, the pool is the main draw. Lalo was always helpful in securing our requested cabana. They cost an extra $115 each time, but they are completely worth it to escape the intense sun. Our pool waitress, Marysol, befriended us and knew exactly what non-alcoholic drinks to bring us. My wife is a big coffee drinker, so we frequently stopped by the included Starbucks, where David the barista gave excellent service and loved chatting with me about World Cup soccer. Also, a big shoutout goes out to Lady and Daisy at the spa. They gave my wife and I heavenly massages. However, the absolute heart of the entire hotel is Marco, the extraordinary juicer at Siete! His positivity, jokes, and contagious smile drew a long line of people waiting for his blended drinks every morning. Thank you to everyone for making our trip so memorable!

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    4.2(330 reviews)
    6.4 km•Zona Hotelera
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    If you visit this place it is easy to see why we need closed borders. It is nicer than ANY hotel…read moreI've ever been to. And what used to be "the world's largest telephone booth" would dominate ANY hotel in the USA. The people are overly friendly as long as you are not doing shady things. And with billboards offering services directly to your room and a hospital system where you only go if you're sick. The "grey area" is a pretty loose term. The entire hotel is illuminated with L.E.D.'s. The space is immaculate. It was 1/4 mile from the room to the lobby. The ballrooms and convention spaces are like a stadium. (Indoors or outdoors). The public bus arrives every (2) minutes and are often full. It is approximately .50 US to go 30 miles downtown. Just looking at the creative ideas a child could write a book . "This ain't Tijuana". The malls and beaches are protected by federal soldiers and the streets have checkpoints every mile. They obtain your information and destination. If something is off a militia is on alert. In NOLA people go missing all the time. They get discovered weeks later. Would never happen in Mexico . A drunk guy might get out the box, but it is very controlled. These citizens are: smart, efficient, implemented, hard working, drive excellent, fast, diligent, and gracious. It's like walking through a museum. Being from a popular tourist town known for food, this place is VERY advanced. Instead of lounging and hiding these citizens WORK to pass the time. If you need anything just ask a bartender. "Tip and pay, you'll be OK!" LOOK at the photos!

    Wonderful hotel! We stayed twice, three years apart and both times were fantastic!…read moreWe came here when my fiancé and I first started dating then again for our anniversary. Every single person that works at this property is out of this world! Kind, helpful and always going above and beyond to make things memorable! There's always a little bit of construction because they're renovating, so plan accordingly by calling with them to make sure the areas you want open, are open. The new speakeasy is super cute. We visited there one evening and have the best time and service! This isn't the same restaurant where you go to breakfast but at night is a Spanish tapas restaurant. Everything was fantastic but all the food on the property is really great! We especially loved to order lunch by the pool. All the cocktails are fantastic, even poolside! Rooms are standard JW with some of them recently updated with the others on their way to being updated. Yes, there is a sort of a musty smell in the air, but that's in most hotels. It's a very hard to keep those highly humid rooms from smelling a little musty. You just have to get over it and enjoy the time outside the room. Pools are super cute and the beach area is nice. There is an adult pool that is open during the day but wish it was open later! Lots of places in walking distance if you decide to venture out of the property but why would you need to! Easy drive from the airport and to the downtown or for departure to Isla Mujeres. We did not go to the island this time but last time we booked everything through the hotel and they made it super easy.

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    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - The view

    The view

    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - HALF of a Cubano Sandwich.  Huge! (And delicious)

    HALF of a Cubano Sandwich. Huge! (And delicious)

    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - Poolside

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    Poolside

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - View from room

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas

    3.7(329 reviews)
    3.6 km•Zona Hotelera
    •$$$

    We loved it! Miguel and all of the other staff were amazing! Highly recommend! The food was all…read moregreat, beautiful beach views, such fun pool games and events! We never wanted to leave!

    Stayed at the resort for ten days. May 11th 2026 through the 21st. It is a bit of an older decor…read morebut it is very clean and there are workers always cleaning. The staff was very friendly and tried to help with our request. The room was a junior suite with an ocean view. It was comfortable and our room attendant did a great job. The king bed was two beds pushed together, but with some magic by the wife we made it more like one and were very comfortable. You can get a single king bed in some of the rooms. We were there with friends and didn't want be separated so we stayed with that configuration. I would try and get a room on the west wing. It actually looks to the east and you don't get the extreme heat in the late afternoon that the east wing does. We ate at all of the restaurants and our favs were the Black and White Steak house and Krystal. The Italian restaurant off of the lobby was good for a quick slice of pizza at lunch time. The buffet is like it is on a cruise ship and was good for most of our breakfast seatings. After a few days gets a little old. The staff was super friendly and hard workers. There is a 24 hour refreshment spot, but the food is only so so. Just for a quick sandwich or fruit. They do have a beer tap and a few selections of liquor available there for self service as well. The pool and beach area had plenty of chairs and umbrellas. If you don't see any available just ask and they will make it happen if possible. My complaint about the pool would be they close at 7:00. One small pool stay open until 8:00. Way too early for an adult only. I suggest if you want to do excursions to go straight across the street to one of the stands. If you know what you want to do they are a much better deal, but be certain you know where you want to go. make sure and get transportation included in your excursion. Also in that area there is the Bamboo Spa. You can get a massage for less than half at the resort spa. They did a very good job and were very professional. Not a "happy endings" type of place. Tell them you will do the massage if they throw in the fish foot treatment. Sounds weird but it was pretty nice. This is all inclusive for food and drink. The drinks are pretty light and when you ask for something other than the house liquor I'm pretty sure it didn't happen all the time. The best is to ask for the drink with a shot on the side, or better yet go to the bar yourself and watch them make the drink. It was definitely better and i was assured to get the name brand. Over all I would recommend this RIU.

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    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - Small living area in junior suite

    Small living area in junior suite

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - Strawberry & Pina Colada Margarita

    Strawberry & Pina Colada Margarita

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - Staff dealing with guests while he is sick

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    Staff dealing with guests while he is sick

    Cancun Bay Resort

    Cancun Bay Resort

    2.6(45 reviews)
    1.1 km•Zona Hotelera

    Checked in around 9 PM and was surprised to find that the room I was staying in would basically be…read morea closet. My bad for not doing my research. I was offered an upgrade for a good price if I paid in cash. Sounded like the guy was just going to pocket the money so I passed. The mattresses were worn and lopsided. No box springs. First room had so many roaches we asked to move. They said they upgraded us to another room that had a very partial view of the ocean. Bugs were a little better. The resort advertises 4 restaurants. Only the buffet is available the majority of the time. I got into the Sushi place and it was good, but a lot of empty tables where I'm sure they told people they were booked. Two of the restaurants switch days they are open. And the hours are very selective (Japanese and Italian I think). The pizza was good but only available a few hours a day. The beach was beautiful. Pools were too busy to enjoy. The overall location was good. The show was fantastic. Would highly recommend the live entertainment. Internet sucks. Would never stay here again because of the bugs.

    Great all inclusive resort at the end of the hotel zone and 25 minutes from the airport. The…read morevariety and quality of food was great with lots of fruit options. The service staff were outstanding while front desk staff were just doing their job. There's no real place to do swimming or laps since the beach area only goes to maybe 4 feet deep. Pool is ok but kind of cold. Overall a great stay with clean rooms & a well taken care of property. I'd skip the special restaurants (Italian and sushi) and stick with the buffet which was never crowded. There is also a great paved walking trail outside. Very safe.

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    Cancun Bay Resort - Lobby

    Lobby

    Cancun Bay Resort - Beach area

    Beach area

    Cancun Bay Resort - Best bartender!!! One of the good things of this resort!

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    Best bartender!!! One of the good things of this resort!

    Grand Oasis Palm

    Grand Oasis Palm

    1.9(160 reviews)
    0.2 km•Zona Hotelera
    •$$

    OMG I would say the worst, but it was some pleasant moments…read more We were he for a little under a week, and had to change our rooms 3 times; due to the air conditioners not working properly. The first night our room was like an oven. We changed the room and it was the same thing. The last room safe did not work or lock at all, so we had to lock our valuables in our luggage. While we were out on an excursion Items from our room was appeared to been searched, and missing. One thing that was the obvious was the my eyeglasses cleaning cloth, which was on the floor, that i always keep folded with the tiny spray, in its Velcro satin case. That's the moment when I discovered my son's Ray Ban's were missing. ( a birthday gift from his Nana) The best thing that about the resort was the coffee and me shop, and one restaurant that was RSVP only, that was still inclusive with the price of the room. I appreciate that excursion could be purchased on the venue. It's so unorganized when your purchases tour come to pick you up. We are informed to be in the lobby, there's so many people in the lobby, on different tours, that we were overlooked. Not only did our tour bus leave us, and we discovered within the SAME MINUTE, I'm talking seconds! They can not call them back to pick us up theirs no return or discounts, I had to pay another $120 for transportation ONLY to get to the park states over, otherwise I would have lost my money for two people. We manage to get there and rode our tour bus back to the resort afterwards. Mexico tours will definitely leave you at your hotel, jungle, or desert. And theirs no much phone reception. So have your ass outside on the curbs with a sign or your purchase records. I met a lady who always visit Mexico and was told that she always travel with her own fan. Like she brings a Carryon just for her fan only. This was a lesson learned. Service was friendly. They want to discord all your wristbands when you checking out. There was a cool night club on the venue that offered drinks as well. Overall I felt safe and irritated. I would selected a different resort on my next visit to Mexico.

    Ignoring the beach sea algae and stomach bugs we got, there were so many issues with our stay…read more Buffet food was dry and low quality, restaurants require reservations but were all full regardless, broken elevators, showers with damaged plumbing, drinks were all watered down (both regular and alcoholic, you can taste it and watch them pour water into the OJ, for example), they aggressively sell you excursions and addons at check in like a pirate ship outing, pool towels are constantly unavailable and waiting on being washed, the gift shop only had minimal medicines in case you get sick, the required wristband to wear have sharp edges and it's easy for you and your kids to cut each other while playing at the pool, the bedroom drawers aren't secured properly and can easily slide out and fall on your kids feet, etc. They're helpful with bringing drinks at the meals and things like the swim up bar at the pool are handy, the beach hammocks are nice, and they did a good job picking up our bags at check in, but there's still so many issues and so I don't plan on coming back.

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    Grand Oasis Palm - Tripping Trench at beach entry pool

    Tripping Trench at beach entry pool

    Grand Oasis Palm - Pool view from 8th floor

    Pool view from 8th floor

    Grand Oasis Palm - Broken slide at kid zone

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    Broken slide at kid zone

    The Royal Cancun - resorts - Updated September 2026

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