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Hotel Riu Cancun vs The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Both Hotel Riu Cancun and The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive ranks marginally better than Hotel Riu Cancun. The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive is ranked #39 in Cancun with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Jetsetter 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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The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Jetsetter
Blvd. Kukulcan km 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $178 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The location is good, too, and the brash eight-story U-shaped complex wraps around an impressive pool that is the center of attention during the day."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of Cancun’s most renowned resorts, The Royal, is a popular choice for couples and honeymooners thanks to its stunning location on a sheltered beach with calm waters."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This large, full-service all-inclusive resort in the Cancun hotel district directly overlooks the white-sand beach that’s a hallmark of this popular Mexican vacation destination."
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Jetsetter
"A spacious junior suite at an all-inclusive Cancun resort on a beautiful, white-sand, Caribbean beach."
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