Riu Palace Peninsula Cancun
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Riu Palace Peninsula Review
Featuring hire of cars, as well as WiFi throughout the property, the 5-star Riu Palace Peninsula Hotel is set in Cancun, nearly a 7-minute walk from Playa Tortuga Ferry Terminal. An outdoor swimming pool and a swim-up bar are offered for guest convenience at this Cancun hotel.
A free traditional American breakfast is offered each morning. The on-site bar features billiards and Wi-Fi.
The comfortable accommodation is placed about 25 km from Isla Mujeres airport and at a 3.6 km distance from such cultural venues as Cancun Wax Museum. At the luxury Riu Palace Peninsula you'll be 10 minutes on foot from Playa Langosta.
The white beach is only 10 minutes' walk away. Galeon Capitan Hook is approximately 19 minutes' walk from Riu Palace Peninsula Hotel.
The 562 rooms at this Cancun property include a balcony and a sitting area. Some of the rooms feature comfortable decor furnished with a sofa. Guests can make use of a coffeemaker, and relax with free Wi-Fi. Providing a sauna and a hot tub, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer. You can enjoy views of the garden.
Guests can request for massage therapy and spa therapy at an extra charge. A Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities are in the list of provided comforts. There is a fitness area with a wide range of sports. Onsite wellness options include a wellness centre along with a hairdresser and body scrub.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Nicely appointed family-friendly hotel with unbelievable views of the ocean.
- Magnificent business location a short walk from Bungee in Cancun.
- Surrounded by a cove and a lagoon.
- Well-equipped rooms with separate bathrooms and nice decor.
- Luxurious bathrooms with assortment of brilliant toiletries, including a jacuzzi bath and a shower.
- Fresh breakfast with a mix of a nearly every meal, a chicken and a smoked salmon included.
- A spacious à la carte restaurant serves up savoury Mediterranean cuisine.
- Meals include refreshing coffee, cocktails, liquors and beers.
- One can savour nibbles, fruit, salads, nachos and desserts in the pool bar.
- Personalised service and an easy check-in.
- Amazing prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the a little small bed.
- A few staff members might seem not very good at times.
Facilities
Facilities
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Telephone
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Balcony
Dining facilities
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Lobby bar
- Poolside snack bar
- Beach bar
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Espresso machine
- Buffet breakfast
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Taxi service
- Shops/Commercial services
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Fitness centre
- Kayaking
- Billiard tables
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Kids club
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Coco Bongo 2.77 km (1.72 mi.)
- Playa Tortugas 330 m (1083 ft)
- Jardin del arte 1.15 km (3773 ft)
- Sail Away Cancun 390 m (1280 ft)
- Aquatours Cancun 310 m (1017 ft)
- Scenic Tower Cancun 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
- Bungee in Cancun 360 m (1181 ft)
- Playa Langosta 1.04 km (3412 ft)
- Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
- Cancun Convention Center 2.64 km (1.64 mi.)