Insanely Cheap & Crazy FUN: The #1 RIU Hotel in Cancun

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2023
  • #riu #cancun #allinclusive
    Hotel Riu Cancun is basically free! So cheap!
    Don't waste your precious vacation on a boring luxury hotel! Choosing a luxury all-inclusive is pointless without an amazing experience, and in terms of parties, nightlife, people, action, crowd, ebergy, crazy memories, and indescribable fun - RIU is the dominant resort brand in Cancun as well as every major Mexican hotspot (Playa del Carmen, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and more).
    RIU hotels are so much fun and popular, that Cancun has 8 location alone!
    - Riu Cancun
    - Hotel Riu Caribe
    - Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
    - Hotel Riu Palace Penninsula
    - Hotel Riu Dunamar
    - Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
    - Hotel Riu Palace Kulkukan
    - Hotel Riu Palace
    - Hotel Riu Palace Latino
    In this video, I stay at the most popular Riu Hotel in Cancun, the five star Hotel Riu Cancun. Througout the week, I take you along with me for the entire 48 hours as I capture every single important moment and feature of Hotel Riu in Cancun in breathtaking 4k cinema video. Plus, I offer exclusive insights, inside access, tips/tricks and secret information that I attained from staying at over 10 Riu All inclusiive resorts throught the Caribbean in the last 2 years. My hotel reviews are unlike anything else on RUclips as they are a unique blend of
    - professional
    - unique
    - refreshing
    - honest and authentic
    - credible
    - honest
    - informative
    - fun,
    - entertaining
    - and most importantly helpful: I stay at the resort, experience everything and then objectively tells the critical pros and cons of staying at Hotel Riu Cancun.
    Video Highlights:
    - Check-in Process
    - Complete Room Tour
    - Food & Restaurant quality
    - Attended both Riu Parties (Day & Night)
    - Full day at Riu Beach
    - Full Day Riu Pool
    - Tips / Tricks / Secrets for Hotel Riu Cancun
    - 3 BIG Critical Things to know before staying at Riu Cancun
    - BIG PROS & CONS of Riu Cancun
    - My professional review & rating of Hotel Riu Cancun
    📍HOTEL RIU CANCUN - Hotel Zone, Cancun, Mexico
    ◼️ GOOGLE MAPS / REVIEW / DIRECTIONS / PHOTOS = maps.app.goo.gl/oxFjQkn6MwwcK...
    ◼️ Official Website - www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/c...
    📺 RUclips Playlists
    ◼️ My Full Series of Mexico Hotel Experiences - Cabo, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta
    ◼️ My Complate Cancun Hotel Review Playlist
    #cancun #party #besthotels
    #bestresorts #besthotels #hotelreview

Комментарии • 150

  • @brandonferrell6727
    @brandonferrell6727 5 месяцев назад +23

    Currently researching all inclusives for our 10 year anniversary. Your videos are by far our favorites. Keep up the great work! We would also love to see some Costa Rica videos.

  • @sachachoiniere5698
    @sachachoiniere5698 5 месяцев назад +6

    Heck yah James your the best travel guy and love your All inclusive resort reviews!!! 👍🏼👍🏼🤘💪

  • @sandrathomas6161
    @sandrathomas6161 5 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful video and lots of helpful info!! Thank you!!

  • @pieinthesky163
    @pieinthesky163 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another standing innovation from Mr. Coolist himself! Great video and an amazing channel on RUclips!

  • @TheWWEPodcast
    @TheWWEPodcast Месяц назад

    Really appreciate all the reviews you do. Super informative, saves us all time and potential disappointments

  • @morningmayan
    @morningmayan 5 месяцев назад +1

    Going in a few weeks I can't wait - can't decide between all the great places you showed!!

  • @aleksandarmilojevic214
    @aleksandarmilojevic214 5 месяцев назад +1

    I‘m going to Riu Republica in Punta Cana because of your review, Really looking forward and thanks ! 💪🏻

  • @loisirene
    @loisirene 5 месяцев назад +2

    I have a RIU vacation coming up at Riu Palace Peninsula. Its been awhile since I stayed at a RIU property. Thanks for all your videos; I am a long time subscriber and love your content. Great editing skills. Cheers to a wonderful 2024 for you.

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 5 месяцев назад +1

    foam party looks fun

  • @MrBainzz
    @MrBainzz 5 месяцев назад +3

    As you said .. for the money Riu knocks it out of the park in my opinion. Went to the Riu Playacar with my 23 year old son and we both loved it .. and the food .. liked it so much we are going back in October. Rooms I could care less about .. good bed and shower is all I need. But I guess I'm a no frills kind of guy.
    Love your videos .. keep up the great work!!

  • @canwedigit
    @canwedigit 3 месяца назад

    That pool and view looks like the trip alone! 😍

  • @jlansdowne
    @jlansdowne 5 месяцев назад

    Hi James... I wanted to wish you a merry christmas and happy holidays. Keep up the incredible work my friend!

  • @lizzys6954
    @lizzys6954 5 месяцев назад

    Another great review, James! This is 100% no longer my scene, but I will watch and enjoy whatever content you make.

  • @lcpdwife2009
    @lcpdwife2009 3 месяца назад

    Love watching your videos❤

  • @Bellyup6969
    @Bellyup6969 5 месяцев назад +2

    A full caribe experience is what I’m waiting for!

  • @drahmafree
    @drahmafree 2 месяца назад

    Currently researching all inclusives for my 51st bday. Your videos are by far my favs!

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 5 месяцев назад

    that pool in alignment with the beach amazing

  • @laflor8720
    @laflor8720 4 месяца назад

    Welcome in cancun Nice video 🇲🇽👋

  • @howardunivgirl
    @howardunivgirl 4 месяца назад +2

    We are currently planning an anniversary trip to Mexico for the first time, and your videos have been so helpful. Your videos have covered everything I was looking to research, such as cancun vs playa, pools vs beaches, and the seaweed issue. Thank you and keep up the great reviews!

  • @TheGforceuk
    @TheGforceuk 5 месяцев назад +2

    Another great vid and reinforced that I’d never stay in a RIU 👍👍

  • @user-fc2ry3lu4v
    @user-fc2ry3lu4v 5 месяцев назад

    Great to meet you in person at the RIU Cancun.

  • @phrewilly8556
    @phrewilly8556 5 месяцев назад

    Great review James! You lost us at slow elevators that can be such an annoyance!!
    Headed to FLL to jump on the Celebrity Ascent. We think it's right up your alley/style!
    Have a great Christmas buddy!
    🎅🎄

  • @figurinechamp6881
    @figurinechamp6881 23 дня назад

    Your content is Incredible!🔥

  • @Di5CxJOCKEY
    @Di5CxJOCKEY 2 месяца назад

    Love your honestly

  • @manashapost1218
    @manashapost1218 2 месяца назад

    Hi James, so grateful you talked about the elevators, I am very claustrophobic so always need to know there is a quick way out😅 You are truly the best tour guide!!!😊

  • @TheNauticalHippo
    @TheNauticalHippo 5 месяцев назад

    395 days away till my wife's 40th at Excellence Punta Cana cause of your videos! always enjoy the reviews.

  • @onelife-dq2qw
    @onelife-dq2qw 5 месяцев назад +2

    I'd like to see you go to a riu during March to see how the crowd is different

  • @KardosoMedia
    @KardosoMedia 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice James! Although they have some flaws I really do enjoy RIU properties..they know how to party and have a good time

  • @laurawizadora9265
    @laurawizadora9265 5 месяцев назад

    I stayed at Caribe last year before the remodel. I loved it!
    Booked for Riu Cancun in July. I hope I’ve made the right choice!

  • @jonnyjonny1
    @jonnyjonny1 5 месяцев назад

    Love the vids. I've stayed here a few times and I think you were unlucky with the time of year. The tide was extremely high there, every time I've stayed I've played football on the beach with >14 people and the entertainment during the day is great consisting of dance offs, adult pool games and cocobongo dancers. I agree about everything else though. I'd like to see your party week back here 😅

  • @danf8047
    @danf8047 Месяц назад +1

    I stayed here in 2023 during march break and I loved it for the location, walking distance to coco bongo, ferry station, having a big grocery store diagonally across the resort, short bus rides to different places like the La Isla mall - The only thing was the food, I'd give it a 6-7/10....

  • @beachbumsailordude
    @beachbumsailordude 5 месяцев назад +2

    James this place reminds me so much of Club Med. The rooms, food, parties are all on that level. Not that I'm wishing you lack of personal growth but I hope you are still doing these videos in 10+ years because it's going to be interesting to see how your tastes change as you get older. When I was your age this place would have been a good time. I'm much older now and I would RUN from a place like this. Now I happily pay $500-600 a night to stay at upscale AIs that are quiet with really good food, great rooms, beaches and pools. The other guests are very reserved and there are never more than a handful of party types who you can always find at the pool bar. Looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for all your good work.

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaa808
    @aaaaaaaaaaaa808 5 месяцев назад

    0:53 that elevator ride up is cool. Like Terminator.

  • @martins8110
    @martins8110 5 месяцев назад

    Solid video! Please review Breathless Soul Cancun ;)

  • @lilliancohen1975
    @lilliancohen1975 5 месяцев назад

    Will you do the Margaritaville adult resort in Cancun. I'm going in June and would love your view on it.

  • @heavy_kevy
    @heavy_kevy 3 месяца назад

    Probably going to head down for spring break and work a bit while I'm there. How was the wifi?

  • @jenniferfernandez7840
    @jenniferfernandez7840 5 месяцев назад

    After going to 2 RIUs (cabo palace and antillas) have to side with you on pools and dinners overall. The only RIU pool I liked was the quiet back pool at RIU Sante Fe. The only good dinner I had was an Antillas Aruba restaurant. Good parties and good breakfast/lunch options at both. I would only ever go to another RIU if is was in a place where you could go out to dinner every evening. (VERY doable in Aruba)

  • @destinydietz7920
    @destinydietz7920 5 месяцев назад

    Please come back and stay at Kukulkan and go to Caribe for the parties! We must know 👍🏼 this was so helpful

    • @rk5862
      @rk5862 4 месяца назад

      He did go to the parties in this video they are at Caribe. Riu Cancun is more a party resort then Caribe

  • @valsquyres
    @valsquyres 5 месяцев назад

    Waiting. Not patiently at this time of day. 😁

  • @kingfester
    @kingfester 4 месяца назад

    Question on the rooms closer to the pool. Which ones would those be? Not a fan of taking stairs. And don’t want to get stuck on a higher floor.

  • @brettgulliver1764
    @brettgulliver1764 5 месяцев назад

    James!! when where you here? We were at the palace las americas Dec 7-13! Weather at the end there was a drag. Couple of things: caribe is an old resort just completly reno'd the outside pool area. don't like it. Old caribe and that crowd was nuts.
    This trip We hit the riu party at night a few times, it was really good. Easy if you wanna meet other ppl at rius. Honestly Riu Palace LA is the best, easy to walk to entertainment strip adults only. Congo bar, mandala are great! Keep Rollin my man!!

  • @sabrinav
    @sabrinav 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just curious, what is your process to chose a resort to review? Do you have a list and pick the best deal available at the time? Also, it would be an interesting video to explain.

  • @michael.gilliland
    @michael.gilliland 5 месяцев назад

    Can you try the Ziva Cancun? Girlfriend and I stayed there a few years ago and loved it.

  • @ccalaguian9801
    @ccalaguian9801 28 дней назад

    I would love for u to review Riu Palace Las Americas one of these days

  • @jacob106106
    @jacob106106 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thx James 👌 Cool ideal for you : get a website to tabulate all of your hotel ratings and links to your videos. You could make money from adsense. Cheers 🥂 Hope to see videos of Costa Mujeres hotels soon 🤞

  • @Bellyup6969
    @Bellyup6969 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hell yeah

  • @mdot100
    @mdot100 5 месяцев назад

    The best Riu buffet is in Cabo, hands down!! We preferred that over the a la cartes!

  • @ThankYou-xe8je
    @ThankYou-xe8je 5 месяцев назад

    I was there from dec 12-19 woulda just missed you when were you at the property!

  • @giraffe6580
    @giraffe6580 2 месяца назад

    Please make a video on RIu Caribe. I am going in May and it will be my very first time in Mexico and at an all-inclusive

  • @mrgilly100
    @mrgilly100 5 месяцев назад

    Only comment I have for RIU is Bland. We stayed in Riu Palace peninsula last year for 11 nights (travelled from the UK). It cost more than staying at the Royaltons/ planet hollywoods and for a couple hundred pounds more, we could have stayed at Live aqua (but didn’t know about Live Aqua at time of booking). You’re spot on about the food - very hit and miss. Staff are great but overall, not again in RIU. Keep the reviews coming as you do cover a lot in your videos.

  • @BananimalProductions
    @BananimalProductions 5 месяцев назад

    Hey James…is there an all inclusive on the beach on the cheaper side with a good casino loaded with a nice slot selection?
    Beach front gambling with all the foods you can eat and drinks you can drink sounds like my kinda heaven even if the food is not extravagant but decent and tasty and abundant lol

  • @jcattera
    @jcattera 5 месяцев назад +1

    We stayed at the Palace RIU (next door to this one)... The drinks were so watered down that we never ever caught a buzz... I even tipped $2/drink! 😠We finally caught a nice buzz at the airport while waiting for our flight home at Margaritaville (how ironic)! 🤦‍♂

  • @AlexB92254
    @AlexB92254 2 месяца назад

    Would love you to do the Caribe now it's refurbed

  • @Chris-vz2kv
    @Chris-vz2kv 5 месяцев назад +42

    James we need a Las Vegas Fontainebleau review!!!!!

    • @jontris6118
      @jontris6118 5 месяцев назад +1

      VEGAS FOUNTAINBLUE IS COOLIST!!!

    • @tomlivesay8407
      @tomlivesay8407 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, but not until it is completely finished, with all the restaurants open and the pool open.

    • @beachbumsailordude
      @beachbumsailordude 5 месяцев назад +2

      Every Vegas RUclipsr has already been there and already done that.

    • @nunyaburts1246
      @nunyaburts1246 5 месяцев назад

      Meh

    • @Chris-vz2kv
      @Chris-vz2kv 5 месяцев назад

      @@tomlivesay8407very true

  • @randywalker319
    @randywalker319 5 месяцев назад

    James, I think your videos are the "Coolist". I often recommend your videos to people asking me for MY opinion on where to go. I'm waiting to see if you have RIU Mazatlan on your list. It was a horrible experience, and I want to see if you have the same or much different. I'd be very interested. We know 2 couples who go there EVERY YEAR. 🤷🏻‍♂️
    Also, you mentioned beach service was a rarity at a RIU. We had beach service at RIU Republica ALL 4 times we went there. 🏖🍹🍺🍸

  • @hammerdown3000
    @hammerdown3000 5 месяцев назад

    "Two meals away from an eating disorder"😂🤣 You're killing me!

  • @zacharywende1553
    @zacharywende1553 5 месяцев назад

    Do it again looks like a good party stay at Caribe next time to party on site. Make it a fan event and have people book same time.

  • @miked1187
    @miked1187 5 месяцев назад +1

    For that crazy low price it’s a steal.

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 5 месяцев назад

    i use to eat at the a la carte (choose an entree) and then head over to the buffet which was much faster, more variety and quantity

  • @rk5862
    @rk5862 5 месяцев назад

    I thought only Puta Cana and Cabo has Riu party’s! They are in Cancun now?

  • @roxannchambers312
    @roxannchambers312 5 месяцев назад

    I stayed at the RIU Cancun in 2018 and if the food at the Japanese place is anything like it was back then, it was the absolute best sushi I had ever had in my life.

  • @leggz4dayz
    @leggz4dayz 6 часов назад

    I stayed at the RIU Cancun in 2022 and they didn't even advertise the Riu Party Caribe. We walked to the strip every night and the clubs and Coco Bongo was 🔥🔥🔥 the elevators were a hot mess. We paid $700 for 5 days including nonstop flights from DC. Price can't be beat. Would definitely return, but I wouldn't stay there with my man.

  • @ingridmartinez9256
    @ingridmartinez9256 5 месяцев назад

    Excuse me, the Cancun hotel is the pool at the bar its front to the beach?

  • @DJ2DRUSH
    @DJ2DRUSH 4 месяца назад

    Hi do you know where you can book this resorts for $150 a night like you always showing? If we book it from Holland you can only book packages not resorts only..

  • @clarencemarquez8134
    @clarencemarquez8134 5 месяцев назад

    Hi James, QUESTION: You said this property was rated as the "# 1 RIU property in Cancun." Where did you get that rating from?? Did you mean as a "Budget property"?? Only reason I'm asking is because I have seen better ratings for RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS (Adult Only), and RIU PALACE PENINSULA. QUESTION²: How were you able to go to RIU CARIBE for the parties .... since RIU Cancun is NOT a "PALACE property" with no visitation privileges?? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.

    • @bobjames2703
      @bobjames2703 5 месяцев назад

      Caribe is not a palace hotel any staying at a non palace can visit any other non palace

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor5995 5 месяцев назад

    looks like a nice property the beach isnt the longest

  • @elcapo1561
    @elcapo1561 5 месяцев назад

    Hi by chance do you know if your staying at riu cancun can you also go over to the riu palace las america to hang out there ?

  • @tommyguns4178
    @tommyguns4178 Месяц назад

    Come back for a week and do a full review with coco banging!

  • @johnlittle8267
    @johnlittle8267 5 месяцев назад

    what is the point of two feet of water? Insane shallow pool!

  • @timwile130
    @timwile130 5 месяцев назад

    More reviews on Mid to High end adult only all inclusives. Atelier, Excellence Playa Mujeres, Beloved, Secrets Akumal, Hotel Xcaret.

  • @kizzybiz
    @kizzybiz Месяц назад

    I am staying at Riu Danamar. I am hearing that we can go over to the Caribe. Is that true?

  • @LK-fl5zf
    @LK-fl5zf 5 месяцев назад +1

    James were do you got this prices?

  • @deeallen6322
    @deeallen6322 Месяц назад

    Planning honeymoon stuck between Mexico or Jamaica cheaper the better what you think?

  • @amandahollingsworth8312
    @amandahollingsworth8312 5 месяцев назад

    What was the deal breaker? The beach? Or elevators lol

  • @rockthompson3476
    @rockthompson3476 3 месяца назад

    I used to enjoy RIU but now it's a just good enough. Over the last few years the food and drinks are just good enough. I will pass. Thanks for the review.

  • @burkstravelvideos7017
    @burkstravelvideos7017 5 месяцев назад

    Stay at the RIU Palace Las Americas if you go back for the week. Highly recommend and you get access to all RIU Cancun resorts.

  • @molfar9049
    @molfar9049 5 месяцев назад

    you have to review UNICO hotel in Riviera maya.

  • @toocatholic
    @toocatholic Месяц назад

    Just went to Riu Jamaica, and I have exactly the same review. Food was mid at best ,beach was clean for dipping your feet ,drug dealers in the kayaks but super nice, everything is simple and beautiful

  • @robertiglesias9583
    @robertiglesias9583 5 месяцев назад

    Maybe you when you hit 6k likes and come back you can also add going to Rosa Negra 🎉

  • @jayhulrs1435
    @jayhulrs1435 5 месяцев назад

    What hotels would you recommend for the best food?

  • @sarkisachekian1922
    @sarkisachekian1922 5 месяцев назад

    Can you go to Catalonia Costa Mujeres Mexico next pls pls

  • @CH-XC2011
    @CH-XC2011 5 месяцев назад

    Seems to be D. Bags and “wannabe tough guys” central at the parties. Too bad
    Another great vid, James👍🏻

  • @michaelcherowitzo2075
    @michaelcherowitzo2075 Месяц назад

    Is no one going to mention that breakfast? 😂😂😂

  • @JeanelleThomas
    @JeanelleThomas Месяц назад

    Where would u say is better Cabo or Cancun ?

  • @SandhillExecutiveS
    @SandhillExecutiveS 5 месяцев назад +1

    Need Xcaret review.

  • @ciomaramagana8803
    @ciomaramagana8803 4 месяца назад

    Is this Riu Cancun n5??

  • @jasonschultz9570
    @jasonschultz9570 Месяц назад

    I'm pretty sure Coolist mentioned in one of his videos, something about a resort fee from the city of Cancun is being charged? My wife and I want to make our first trip to cancun and are worried about all the hidden taxes, fees, and other hidden costs. Does anyone have a list, a link, or just some first hand knowledge to help us out? Do we pay these fees/taxes/costs in USD cash, Pesos, by credit card?

  • @TheYoungKidC
    @TheYoungKidC 2 месяца назад

    Is Riu Cancun adults only?

  • @nightwolfv7541
    @nightwolfv7541 5 месяцев назад

    Get to the Fontaine!

  • @kurpal8904
    @kurpal8904 2 месяца назад

    Where is the best hotel for family kids age 6 and 8 in Cancun?

  • @cryss9431
    @cryss9431 3 месяца назад

    I’m confused was the deal breaker Thé elevator?

    • @festoskamara4254
      @festoskamara4254 3 месяца назад

      Yeah, the elevator sounds like it is slow

  • @kerrierohr9341
    @kerrierohr9341 5 месяцев назад

    As always, great job James! Back in my party days, I'd hit the clubs like Coco Bongo every night. You know you're getting "old" when you spend the money for open bar and drink nothing for fear of roofies, and watching over the younger girls being the cool mother hen, and thinking "oh my god, if there's a fire we're all going to die" 😂😂😂. So much fun though back when I didn't care. I also try to hit a restaurant outside the resort (lagoon side typically) at least 2 nights and had some great meals. Looking forward to your next video!

  • @balajireddycherla7322
    @balajireddycherla7322 4 месяца назад

    How did you book for 150 dollars a night?

  • @DeeeFlooo
    @DeeeFlooo 5 месяцев назад

    I just wanna see coco bongo from you POV lol

    • @rk5862
      @rk5862 4 месяца назад

      Coco Bongo imo boring, more of a show than anything.

  • @mikelalor424
    @mikelalor424 5 месяцев назад

    So you know, I clicked Like 6,000 times

  • @jontris6118
    @jontris6118 5 месяцев назад

    Riu riviera?

  • @ouch65
    @ouch65 5 месяцев назад

    I dont think i have ever heard of an all-inclusive with great food.. have you?

  • @annking8633
    @annking8633 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review. I wouldn't stay there. Beach, food, room, and elevators deal breakers.

  • @futuretraveldrone
    @futuretraveldrone 3 месяца назад

    So its not good for family with kids ?

  • @MrBainzz
    @MrBainzz 5 месяцев назад

    How can this video have 17k views .. yet doesnt hit the 6K likes to do a video on Riu Caribe??