Riu Caribe

The short version

Parents who still want a party and kids who want a pool can both get their way at Riu Caribe. This family beachfront resort at km 5.5 of the Hotel Zone has five pools, one of them for children, plus RIU Land for younger guests. Adults get a separate RIU Party area with its own pool and swim-up bar, and themed 18+ pool parties run several nights a week. Six dining options run from a buffet to Asian and Mexican.

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Good to know

• A family beachfront resort in the Cancun Hotel Zone, at km 5.5 of Blvd. Kukulcan.
• Six dining options: the Coral buffet, a steakhouse, Shangri-la (Asian), Margarita (Mexican), Kulinarium and Pepe's Food grill.
• Five pools, including a kids' pool and an adults-only RIU Party area with its own pool and swim-up bar.
• Children have the RIU Land club.
• About 21 km from Cancun International Airport (CUN), roughly 30 to 45 minutes.

Before you book

• The resort hosts adults-only (18+) themed RIU Party pool parties several nights a week. Worth knowing if you are after a quiet family stay.
• Some room categories include adults-only features such as private pools, so check the room type if you are booking with children.