Riu Caribe


 Location/General information

  • Renovated in winter 2011/12 and summer 2012
  • Located in Cancun’s resort area 9-storey building
  • On the beachfront
  • Complimentary sun loungers on the beach 3 km. /1.9 miles from a shopping center 4,5 km/2.5 miles from downtown Cancun 21 km/13.1 miles to Cancun Intl. Airport
  • Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Amex, Visa
  • ATM available in the hotel to withdraw Mexican Pesos
  • It is not possible to exchange US Dollars in the hotel

Gastronomy

  • All Inclusive 24 hours
  • All meals and snacks:
    • Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations Continental breakfast/snacks
    • Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts
    • Dinner: Buffets and dishes prepared on the spot Special evenings: theme buffet twice a week
  • Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
    • Grill and steakhouse (a la carte)
    • “Maria Margarita” Mexican restaurant (a la carte: buffet starters and dessert)
    • “Shangri-la” Asian restaurant (buffet)
  • Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
  • Snacks 24 hours a day
  • Beverages:
    • Local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
    • Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser

Sports/Entertainment

  • All Inclusive features
  • Sports and activities:
    • 2 tennis courts Gym, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi
    • Table tennis, beach volleyball, aerobics, airgun shooting
    • Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body boarding and snorkelling equipment
    • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
  • Entertainment:
    • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at RiuLand (daily)
    • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
    • Riu evening programme, shows or live music (daily)
  • Sports and facilities nearby (extra charge):
    • Assorted water sports available Golf course
  • The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.

The Hotel offers

  • “Albatros” restaurant
  • “Maria Margarita Mexican restaurant
  • “Shangri-la” Asian restaurant
  • Pizzeria
  • “Gaviotas” poolside restaurant
  • “Frida” lobby bar with terrace
  • “Kahlo” bar
  • “Calypso lounge bar
  • Sports bar (open 24 hrs, all inclusive service)
  • Poolside bar with swim-up bar
  • Three swimming pools (960/ 260/ 252 sq metres), one with children’s section (57 sq metres)
  • Complimentary sun loungers and towels by the pool area
  • Sun terrace
  • “RiuLand” kids club and children’s playground
  • “Renova” Spa with assorted treatments (additional charge)
  • Complimentary gym, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi
  • Use of the gym, jacuzzi, steam bath and sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym.
  • Gift shop. boutique
  • Internet room (additional charge)
  • Free WiFi in the lobby for 90 consecutive minutes per day
  • WiFi in rooms at a charge
  • During the day: access to the facilities of the Hotel Riu Cancun (3 km away; transport not included)
  • Under Mexican legislation smoking is not permitted in the public areas of the hotel except in specifically designated areas

All Inclusive

  • All meals and snacks:
    • Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations Continental breakfast/snacks
    • Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts
    • Dinner: Buffets and dishes prepared on the spot Special evenings: theme buffet twice a week
  • Optional dining (reservations required in advance):
    • Grill and steakhouse (a la carte)
    • “Maria Margarita” Mexican restaurant (a la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
    • “Shangri-la” Asian restaurant (buffet)
  • Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
  • Snacks 24 hours a day
  • Beverages:
    • Local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
    • Regularly restocked mini-bar and liquor dispenser
  • In-room safe
  • Sports and activities:
    • 2 tennis courts Gym, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi
    • Table tennis, beach volleyball, aerobics, airgun shooting
    • Windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, body boarding and snorkelling equipment
    • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
  • Entertainment:
    • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at RiuLand (daily)
    • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
    • Riu evening programme. shows or live music (daily)
  • All accommodations, taxes and gratuities
  • All hotel guests are required to wear an “all inclusive” wristband for identification purposes

Rooms

  • 506 guestrooms
  • Double rooms with:
    • Bathroom with shower
    • Hairdryer
    • 110 V
    • Telephone
    • WiFi at a charge
    • Central air conditioning
    • Ceiling fan
    • Mini-bar
    • Liquor dispenser
    • Satellite TV (flat screen)
    • Radio alarm clock
    • Iron and ironing table
    • Electronic in-room safe (Laptop size 15″)
    • Balcony or terrace
    • Ocean view or oceanside rooms
    • Inter-connecting rooms available
  • Junior suites:
    • More spacious Rooms with larger balcony/terrace available