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Hotel Riu Cancun vs Occidental Tucancun
Hotel Riu Cancun and Occidental Tucancun are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Riu Cancun ranks marginally better than Occidental Tucancun. Hotel Riu Cancun has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 3 sources including Oyster, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Riu Cancun
Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $549 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Hotel Riu Cancun -- with its grand V-shape and Mediterranean-inspired architecture -- sits on a sprawling piece of beachfront that’s close to pubs, eateries, and shops."
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Star Service
"This towering 15-story white behemoth sits at the center of the lively hotel zone, rising above all others—at least physically."
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Travel + Leisure
"This all-inclusive beach resort is a perfect choice for Spring Breakers who want to enjoy all the craziness of nearby Party Center while retiring to more refined, upscale accommodations."
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Occidental Tucancun
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
Blvd. Kukulkan Km 13.5, Lote 24, Cancun 77500
From $172 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Occidental Tucancun is an all-inclusive, upper-middle-range resort in one of Cancun’s best beach areas, conveniently located behind the Kukulkan shopping mall in the Hotel Zone."
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Star Service
"Spring-breakers or those who like to drink themselves into a good time will like it just fine. Outside of peak seasons, this is a solid budget option in the all-inclusive category."
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Fodor's
"An ideal location for mall addicts; however, there’s enough to keep non-shoppers occupied, too."
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