Riu Cancun (Adults Only)

$$$$||View on mapCancun, MexicoBlvd. Kukulcan, Km 9, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico, 77500|
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Riu Cancun (Adults Only)
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico, 77500·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location9.1
Breakfast9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families23%
Groups19%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location9.1
Breakfast9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families23%
Groups19%
Solo8%

Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive resort in Cancun's nightlife district

Amenities & Recreation

Hotel Riu Cancun (Adults Only) offers 4 outdoor pools, including an infinity swimming pool with sea views, plus a hot tub and sun loungers. The Renova Spa provides a full range of treatments, a spa lounge, and a relaxation area, along with a sauna and fitness center. Guests can use water sport facilities on site, join live sport events, or attend themed dinner nights and evening entertainment.

Accommodations

Rooms at Riu Cancun include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and balconies with sea views. Each room has a minibar restocked every two days, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV. Daily housekeeping and an in-room safety deposit box are provided.

Dining & Entertainment

The Riu Cancun resort features 6 on-site restaurants serving Italian, Asian, local cuisine, and international buffets, with a steakhouse and a 24-hour sports bar. Breakfast includes champagne, local specialities, and fresh pastries, and all bars offer premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. At night, guests can dance at the Pacha nightclub, watch live music or performances, or join themed parties at nearby Riu properties with free shuttle service.

Location & Access

Riu Cancun sits directly on a white-sand beach with turquoise water and a private beach area, just steps from the hotel zone's main nightlife strip. The resort is a 10-minute walk from Coco Bongo and Senor Frog, and supermarkets and pharmacies are across the street. Guests can book tours to Chichén Itzá or take the ferry to Isla Mujeres from a nearby dock.

Wellness & Activities

The Renova Spa offers a wide range of treatments, a hot tub, sauna, and a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment. Daytime activities include water volleyball, beach volleyball, water polo, ping pong, and corn hole, coordinated by the entertainment staff. Guests can also snorkel, join live sport events broadcast at the sports bar, or relax in the quiet pool area away from the main party pools.

  • Adults-only ambiance: Quieter environment with 4 outdoor pools and private beach area
  • 24-hour all-inclusive: Meals, drinks, and minibars available round the clock
  • On-site nightclub: Pacha club with DJ and themed parties
  • Renova Spa: Treatments, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center
  • 6 themed restaurants: Italian, Asian, Steakhouse, local cuisine, buffet, and 24-hour sports bar
  • Location: Beachfront in Cancun's nightlife district, 10-min walk to Coco Bongo

Licence number: 005-007-003665/2025

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:14
Number of rooms:40
Former name
Riu Cancun
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Air conditioning
Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Dinner

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Ocean view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Riu Cancun (Adults Only)

💵 Lowest room price 116 £
📏 Distance to centre 10.4 km
✈️ Distance to airport 25.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Isla Mujeres, ISJ

Location

Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico, 77500
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Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico, 77500
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Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 9, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Mexico, 77500
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Night club
Coco Bongo
550 m
Night club
The City Nightclub
580 m
Gallery
Galeria Balance Cancun
100 m
Restaurant
Chedraui Selecto
260 m
Restaurant
Ninfa's cafe
150 m
Restaurant
Tacos rigo zona hotelera
270 m
Restaurant
Caminero Tacos Cancun
520 m
Restaurant
El Granero Grill & Drinks
540 m
Restaurant
Tres marias cancun
560 m
Restaurant
Ah Barbaro
580 m
Restaurant
Los Camilos
690 m
Restaurant
La Bamba Mex Seafood
990 m

Reviews of Riu Cancun (Adults Only)

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FAQ about Riu Cancun (Adults Only)

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Riu Cancun?
During their stay at the Riu Cancun guests can visit Cancun Convention Center and Playa Tortugas located 12 minutes on foot from the property and 2 km away respectively.
What popular attractions are closest to Riu Cancun hotel?
Guests of Riu Cancun hotel can visit Plaza La Fiesta (just a short stroll from the accommodation), or the night Coco Bongo Club placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant La Palapa Restaurant offering Mexican cuisine.
Does the 5-star Riu Cancun hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Riu Cancun hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Riu Cancun hotel?
Guests of the Riu Cancun hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What are the booking prices at Riu Cancun?
The prices at Riu Cancun start from $157.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • a balcony
  • complimentary wireless internet
  • a sofa
  • a television
  • climate control
Does the 5-star Riu Cancun offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the 5-star Riu Cancun there are accessible bathrooms and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.
Does the hotel feature any spa facilities?
At a wellness area featured at the hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body treatments, pedicure, and manicure. Additionally, a treatment room, a hot tub, and sauna facilities are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the 5-star Riu Cancun?
Yes, the 5-star Riu Cancun features an outdoor swimming pool.
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