Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
  • Marlin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cancun Interactive Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • La Isla Shopping Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite Ocean View Elite Club (M)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Vista Mar (M)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Front Elite Club -L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (L)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club - L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club - L)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean Front Elite Club (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean View Elite Club (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (M)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Ocean View Elite Club (M)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (M)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (C)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean Front Elite Club (M)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Ocean View Elite Club (U)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | E)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5-star hotel in Zona Hotelera
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive offers 428 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cancun hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive features 4 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Art Deco hotel also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive has 6 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 12 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
When a room reservation includes a round-trip airport transfer at no charge, it's essential to respond to the supplier's message to arrange the shuttle service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 79.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Latino
Riu Kukulkan Inclusive Cancun
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan Adults Only
Riu Palace Kukulkan Adults Only All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan Adults Only All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive Hotel

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2384 out of 3461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 3461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 3461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 3461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 3461 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse Alan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would never go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia, Voorhees

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty resort! The first time “out of the United States” I really love the beach front property and the amount of bars available. It also was waking distance to two big shopping malls and it was nice to walk around!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property all around. Very clean and modern, beautiful beach and facilities, rooms are great, and staff/service is top notch. Highly Recommend this place and I’ve been to at least 5 other all inclusives in Cancun, this was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kuo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Food was extremely mediocre. If you want to sit around and drink this is a great place to do it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min Jeong

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was good but not the best of best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
New and beautiful property. Well cared for and kept up. Staff were all very friendly. Rooms were clean. Bed was very firm. Buffet food was very good. Asian and Mexican restaurants were fair. Steak House restaurant was delicious. Didn’t try the Italian. Very much enjoyed there was not reservations for the specialty restaurants. Was given a pager. If there was a wait we were given a pager. This gave us time for a drink at the lobby bar. We got couples massages. They were very nice. Use of the steam room and plunge pools came with a spa service. The price was high for the massages but this is to be expected at a resort. I was disappointed in how rough the ocean was. It was not comfortable to swim, let alone walk through. Red flags flew every day we were there, and it seems this is typical. Sand and beach area was beautiful and well kept. No seaweed, or garbage. Service for chairs and drinks was outstanding. The pools are beautiful, clean, and warm. There is a quiet pool with less activity, and a pool with lots of optional activities from the entertainment staff. Angel, head of entertainment, was so much fun. Additionally, the separate swim up bar pool was fun. There was no concern over not having a chair at any of the pools or the beach. This was also in January, so that may be different in warmer months, if the resort is more booked. There seemed like there were plenty of guests while we were there without feeling overcrowded. The lobby bar cart with different drinks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for the offering. Overall average experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept, comfortable hotel on the beach. Would return if they get more vegan food options. The room was good, housekeeping kept us in fresh towels and sheets. The TV's builtin Chromecast was super cool, I could watch from my own Netflix account. The bars were fun. Every drink with citrus had an interesting minty/herbally note...or maybe it's in the water? Every bartender and waiter pushes tequila shots, but I recommend the Paloma or an Ernest Hemingway (frozen). Buffet and restaurants were always popular. But the vegan selection was scant. I struggled to find variety and seasoned dishes until the last night's Asian themed selection. If you want to order from the special Vegetarian Menu, plan ahead with guest services because it takes 60 minutes to prepare.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This new and clean hotel has extremely friendly staff and a great variety of restaurant options on site. Our room is ocean view with balcony. This is perfect resort to getaway. Worth of your money and time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gagik

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JASVIR K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Experience at RIU Hotels & Resorts – Never Again! I recently stayed at a so-called 5-star resort, RIU Hotels & Resorts, and I have to say it was a deeply disappointing experience. During my stay, I encountered a serious issue with the cleaning staff that left me feeling disgusted. The cleaning lady used the same dirty cloth she used to clean the sink to wipe down my dishes. I was shocked when I discovered this, as this is completely unacceptable, especially in a hotel claiming to offer 5-star service. Naturally, I made a complaint at the reception, but the staff brushed it off like it was no big deal. The next day, the same thing happened again. I even recorded a video of her cleaning the dishes with the same dirty cloth, and when I showed it to the staff, they still acted as if it was normal practice. This lack of care and attention to basic hygiene made me feel sick and truly disgusted. I have stayed at many hotels, but this is by far the worst experience I've had. I expected better from a brand like RIU, and I am extremely disappointed. I will never stay at a RIU property again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If this is how they treat guests and their hygiene standards, it’s a major red flag.

10/10 Excellent

MAHSA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is nice and clean. Overall, we enjoyed our time here but it is much smaller than Rio palace in costa mojeres that I had been to previously. I think i prefer that one. The only downside is costa mujeres is furthur away from airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saray M.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for a romantic weekend. The food was great, the staff was friendly and the hotel and rooms were very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025