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The Royal Caribbean

4 stars
Kukulcan Blvd. Kilometer 17, Cancun, 77500
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
27 reviews
ALL IS WELL IN THE HOTEL ZONE!

Doesn't it seem like everytime you are about to leave for vacation you hear some devastating news... See full review

  • TravelingDiva
  • Apr 27, 2013
great family spring break

Friendly staff, views from rooms great, onsite dining decent and relatively reasonable, nice pools,... See full review

  • ocean breezes
  • Mar 30, 2013
Escape to paradise. Sink your toes into the soft white sand and surrender to the caress of the warm breeze in your own Cancun hideaway. An enchanting beachfront setting, spacious villas, five-star services and friendly ambiance, make The Royal Caribbean a heavenly spot for relaxing and reconnecting with family and friends.

One registered guest in each villa must be at least 25 years of age and willing to accept responsibility for the actions of all villa occupants.

Guests staying on Saturday night may need to change units. The hotel will work to avoid this scenario, but when necessary, management will work directly with guests to streamline this process.

The beach is just the beginning! The resort offers plenty of activities to keep you and your children entertained. Enjoy the oversized freshwater pools, play tennis, stay trim at the fitness center and try your hand at sail boating on the lagoon. There are additional amenities at The Royal Mayan and The Royal Islander next door.

As the sun goes down and the Cancun skyline sparkles with lights, it's time to think about dinner, and there are five restaurants to choose from in the tri-resort complex, each offering a different menu and ambiance.

Location
The Royal Caribbean is located in the Cancun Hotel Zone between The Royal Mayan and The Royal Islander. The nearest golf course is the Kukulcan Golf Club at the Hilton Cancun and Kukulcan Plaza and La Isla Shopping Village are a ten-minute drive away.

The Royal Caribbean Rooms

Standard Room
Spacious and tastefully decorated, the rooms have two beds, ample closets, an en suite bathroom with shower and tub, centrally controlled air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Room amenities include a TV, telephone, coffee maker, and an in-room safe.
One Bedroom Suite with Full Kitchen
The Suites at The Royal Caribbean sleep up to four people. They have a fully equipped kitchen, a living area with pull-down twin Murphy beds, a dining area and a private ocean-view terrace with sun beds and seating for four. The bedroom has a king-size bed, the bathroom and an independent door leading out on to the terrace. Suite amenities include central air-conditioning, flat screen TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi connection, telephone, safety deposit box, walk in closets, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, fridge, cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.
Two Bedroom Master Suite with Full Kitchen
The Master Suites at The Royal Caribbean sleep up to six people. They have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living area with pull-down twin Murphy beds, a dining area and a private ocean-view terrace with sun beds and seating for four. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, the master bathroom and an independent door leading out on to the terrace. The lock off guest bedroom has two beds, a private bathroom and a door leading out on to a smaller balcony with seating for two people. Villa amenities include central air-conditioning, flat screen TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi connection, telephone, safety deposit box, walk in closets, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, fridge, cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. Size: 1,448 square feet including terrace.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Spa services
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Tour desk
Barber/Beauty shop
Doctor on call
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

21.0711 -86.7785
Area served
Cancun, Mexico
Nearby airports
Cancun International Airport - 6 Miles
Area description
Nearby golf, Cancun's downtown, major shopping, close to exciting nightlife. Next door to championship golf and small archaeological vestige, Ruinas del Rey. Royal Yacht Club & Marina offers a variety of water sports services, sailing and rentals.

Nearby points of interest

  • Playa Delfines: 0.5 mi
  • Iberostar Cancun Golf Course: 0.8 mi
  • Avenida Kukulkan: 1.8 mi
  • Interactive Aquarium: 2.8 mi
  • El Rey Ruins: 2.9 mi
  • Wet'n Wild Cancun: 2.9 mi
  • Dolphinaris Cancun: 3.2 mi
  • Riviera Cancun Golf: 4.6 mi
  • Playa Tortugas: 5.5 mi
  • Museo Maya de Cancun: 5.6 mi
  • Dubai Palace Casino: 5.8 mi
  • Avenida Tulum: 6.9 mi

Dining

Cayo Largo at Royal Islander
An intimate poolside garden restaurant with a relaxed ambiance, Cayo Largo offers Caribbean seafood and International favorites. Cayo Largo is located at The Royal Islander and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Terrace Bar is a popular spot for cocktails.
Paco's Tacos at The Royal Islander
The upper deck at Cayo Largo is home to Paco's Tacos, our casual and colorful Tex-Mex restaurant. Satisfy your cravings for a crispy hard shell Tex-Mex taco, a burrito, chimichanga or your favorite fajitas. Of course, we also serve a variety of traditional Mexican tacos with soft corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and spicy salsas!
La Palapa at The Royal Mayan
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, La Palapa features International favorites such as hamburgers and sandwiches and mouthwatering Mexican specialties including fish and shrimp tacos and Yucatecan lime soup.
El Conquistador at The Royal Mayan
Cancun's best kept secret, this intimate little restaurant is an enchanting spot for a romantic candlelit dinner. The menu features French, Italian and International specialties, seafood and prime Angus steaks. Tableside flambes are a house specialty, there is an Early Bird Special for those who like an early evening meal, and for an unforgettable dining experience don't miss Prime Rib Night.
Captain's Cove at The Royal Yacht Club & Marina
Across the street Lagoon location. Waterfront indoor/outdoor dining, fresh seafood and cuisine, breakfast buffet and Sunday brunch, Happy Hour and dinner buffet available.
Tradewinds
Casual dining, Caribbean decor, buffet breakfast, and sandwiches for lunch, seafood and steaks for dinner, giving a taste of the topics.
Tradewinds Express
convenient Food to Go Counter in Tradewinds Restaurant offers a selection of home-style food for lunch or dinner in your villa. The menu includes BBQ Ribs, roast chicken, main course salads and desserts and you can also order box lunches for day trips.
Bartolo's Pizza
a pizza to go from the convenient resort delivery service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by CheapTickets

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Guest Reviews (27)

Ratings and reviews for The Royal Caribbean

Overall score

4.1 / 5
27 out of 27
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.4
Value:
4

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
JimMay0515
Atl, GA
May 22, 2013

Great Stay!

The hotel was great. We did have a problem checking in though. It took us about an hr (wait & check in time), which kind of put a sour taste in my mouth. They needed more than one receptionist clerk. Overall, the room was good. Most of the rooms are ocean view. We had the best pools out of the three hotels. We didnt eat at the resort so I cant tell you how the food tastes. We went in mid May and it wasnt too busy so we were able to enjoy the pool and beach without any hassle.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

4
Joseph F
PA
May 8, 2013

Nice place

The resort was a clean, comfortable and the staff was accommodating and professional. You could tell that this resort was well maintained. The food was adequate. I would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

3
Alibabba
San Francisco
May 5, 2013

Nice beachfront location!

We got a beachfront room with views and sounds of the ocean! The hotel discouraged us from opening the sliding glass door, but we did it anyway to enjoy the fresh ocean air in our room...what a stupid policy for an oceanfront room! We didn't have a good experience after we got our room. The key to the room did not work. We had to go back and forth five times from our room to the reception desk (which was a bit of a hike) to report that the key didn't work after they said it was fixed. It took them five hours before problem was resolved...not a good first impression.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a local bus stop by the hotel which takes you up and down Hotel Zone for shopping, etc. for only 70 pesos each way (less than $1). There are a few shopping malls nearby if you want to shop. There's a R-1 bus that takes you to the port to catch a ferry to Isla Mujeres which costs $15 round trip...this one runs up to 11 pm...there is a ferry you can catch in the Hotel Zone which costs $17 round trip but that only runs until 6pm I believe.

Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

5
TravelingDiva
New Jersey
Apr 27, 2013

ALL IS WELL IN THE HOTEL ZONE!

Doesn't it seem like everytime you are about to leave for vacation you hear some devastating news about the area you are about to travel to. Well of course we heard the news about some incident in Cancun before we left. But once we got to the airport , our nerves vanished and all was well. We used Thomas More for our airport transfer to the hotel. We arrived late, after 10 o'clock p.m. and it went very smoothly. Our room was beautiful we had the one bedroom suite with the two murphy beds in the living room. We were in room 1118. The full size kitchen was clean, and stocked with any utensils you may need. The hotels location is perfect. The beach isn't ideal for swimming and had the red/yellow warning flags up daily. Their clean pools make up for the rough beaches. Daily happy hour at the swim up bars was great(HALF PRICE)! I would advise everyone to take a trip on their bus system I can't even describe it. Its just something you have to do. One day we took the free transfer to the Royal Cancun. The beaches there are more calm but full of seaweed. One night we did a sunset cruise which was a lot of fun. We went to Pancho Willy's and the resorts bar for karaoke two nights. We took the bus downtown one night to see the night action . Some parts are similar to Las Vegas. Our frst trip to Cancun was very enjoyable and we are glad we didn't let a negative news story change our plans. Like the previous reviewers the only negative thing I could say about this hotel, is the slow wifi. But you are on vacation after all!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

4
IL man
Illinois
Apr 24, 2013

Relaxing Getaway

First of all, I am not a member, I booked a standard five day vacation at the Royal Caribbean. Location is about a 20 minute drive from the airport, which is what I expected. The resort is large and has "sister" resorts on both sides, so its easy to explore even further. I knew this was not an all-inclusive deal, but I didn't realize that they required Visa or Mastercard for your account. They do not accept Discover. Drink prices were about what I expected. The on site convenience store was nice. You can get some food items at very good prices, but other items are high, so pay attention. I bought breakfast there each morning for under $5. The pools are large and there are plenty of chairs. The swim up bar is good, but not as popular as other resorts because most of the people here were not the partying type. The gym is nice, but costs $8 per day. No one tried to give me a sales pitch about becoming a member or buying a time share. The onsite restaurant is adequate, although the prices were a little high. There's not much night life at the resort. In fact, the hotel staff tend to encourage people to go across the street to a restaurant and club. We did that once, but I would prefer to stay on the resort property.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: In Hotel

Night life amounts to nothing more than a simple bar. They did have karaoke one night and about 30 people attended. I sat at the bar alone the previous night. So if you're looking for a party, I would go elsewhere.

Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

4
Stevewonder
Secaucus, NJ
Apr 5, 2013

Good service

I will definetly go back, we enjoy our stay and the price was worth.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Buy tours from Thomas Moore at kiosk, better prices than hotel counter.

Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

5
ocean breezes
chicago
Mar 30, 2013

great family spring break

Friendly staff, views from rooms great, onsite dining decent and relatively reasonable, nice pools, could use a hot tub for cool evenings and a common gathering area outside of pool bars but otherwise great

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

4
Day886
New York, NY
Mar 16, 2013

Week Getaway

The Hotel is beautiful, it seems like all of its rooms have amazing views of the pool and beach. The place seems to be more for family vacations or retired seniors relaxing spot, so if you are looking for a honeymoon type vacation or spring break party type vacation this hotel is not for you. There are city buses right outside the hotel that take you to where all the restaurants and clubs are for just a dollar. But overall it was a very nice, relaxing spot.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

4
One who loves to explore
Austin, TX
Feb 4, 2013

A quick get-away

A very nice resort with extremely friendly and helpful staff. I wanted to stay somewhere near the beach and this fit the bill. A beautiful, well-kept beach just steps away. A very spacious living, dining, kitchen area. We didn't use a lot of the amenities, but there was a huge, meandering pool so it never seemed crowded and pool activities for those who wished to participate. The only glitch was that since we stayed over until Sunday, we had to relocate for the last day (their normal rental period is Saturday till Saturday). It was a bit of a hassle, but it did give us a different perspective from the top floor of a differently oriented building.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Mayan Museum was wonderful.

Review of The Royal Caribbean

Reviewer score

5
Cali mom itt
San jose, ca
Dec 31, 2012

Great family vacation place!

Very pleased experience with six people family stay. Recommend it!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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