Riu Palace Peninsula Cancun
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Riu Palace Peninsula Review
Nestled in the Hotel district of Cancun, at a distance of 600 metres from Adventure Bay Marina, the comfortable Riu Palace Peninsula hotel features a swimming pool and views of the ocean. This 5-star hotel is 10 minutes by car from Chac Mool Beach and provides guests with a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a hot tub.
Every morning guests are greeted with a free buffet breakfast served in the restaurant. Visitors can have a drink at the pool bar, which has billiards and WiFi.
Situated in the very heart of Cancun, the property is approximately 5 minutes' drive from a sand beach. The Riu Palace Peninsula Cancun offers proximity to family venues such as Interactive Aquarium (3.4 km) and Delphinus Dreams Aquarium (3 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Langosta, which is about a 5-minute ride away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Playa Langosta Public Beach, at a medium distance from Riu Palace Peninsula hotel.
The 562 rooms at this comfortable property include a balcony and a seating area. Some of the rooms feature comfortable decor furnished with a sofa. They come equipped with a coffee machine for self-catering along with free Wi-Fi for business and leisure. Offering a spa bath and a sauna, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers.
The hotel includes a gym and a swimming pool available for an additional charge. The Riu Palace Peninsula also features a health club, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With a health club that offers fitness classes, the accommodation caters to guests' physical well-being. A comfortable stay at the property awaits you with a health centre featuring a hairdresser and body scrub.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Hip new hotel with perfect views.
- Stunning and gorgeous location in the Hotel district.
- Nestled in a modern area surrounded by a national park and a coral reef.
- Luxury rooms feature a flat-screen television, a mini fridge, and a balcony.
- Some units with great decor.
- Delicious American breakfasts.
- Great air-conditioned restaurant with European cuisine for lunch and dinner.
- Meals include branded martini, cappuccino, cocktails, and liquors.
- Main bar offers snacks, salads, nachos, and desserts.
- Top-notch service; amenities are modern.
- Rates are good.
- Some may find the bathrooms way too small.
- Occasional complaints about a few not very friendly staff members.
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 580 m (1903 ft)
- Jardin del arte 1.15 km (3773 ft)
- Bungee in Cancun 610 m (2001 ft)
- Aquatours Cancun 300 m (984 ft)
- Sail Away Cancun 520 m (1706 ft)
- Playa Tortuga Ferry Terminal 450 m (1476 ft)
- Playa Langosta 1.09 km (3576 ft)
- Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
- Cancun Convention Center 2.64 km (1.64 mi.)