Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only

4.5 star property
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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sundeck
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
  • Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall
    4 min walk
  • The Azur
    1 min walk
  • Cancun Bus Station ADO
    19 min drive
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite Ocean View Elite Club (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | E)

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club | C)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Vista Mar (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Front Elite Club -L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (L)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club - L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View (Elite Club - L)

  • 60 sq m
  • 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean View Elite Club (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (U)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Ocean View Elite Club (M)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Sea View (C)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean Front Elite Club (M)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 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)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Elite Club | E)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cancun

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only in Cancun (Zona Hotelera), you'll be a 2-minute drive from La Isla Shopping Mall and 6 minutes from Cancun Convention Center. .This all-inclusive hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Delfines Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez.

What's nearby

  • Marlin Beach - 5 min walk
  • Cancun Interactive Aquarium - 7 min walk
  • La Isla Shopping Mall - 7 min walk
  • Aquaworld - 6 min drive
  • Cancun Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duna Pool Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Fish Fritanga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cambalache - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪mb Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 4 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 428 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the swim-up bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 bars/lounges and 1 swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Lifeguards on-site

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
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

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

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2071 out of 3017 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 528 out of 3017 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 3017 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 3017 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3017 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

8/10 Good

Clarence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Princeton

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this resort. Everyone was helpful polite and friendly. Made me and my guest feel at home and we will most definitely be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliott Mims

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Staff also kept hotel and outside of the hotel very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort was clean, staff was friendly, food was okay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort able in all spaces. Needs more elevators for ocean front rooms. Loved the amount of shade provided
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great updated resort! Very modern and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standout at this property is the staff. They are hardworking and wonderful. We had a great time and enjoyed the pools, food and drinks. My only complaint is that they didn't have much in the way of entertainment. When I last stayed at a different RIU in Cancun , they had entertainment nightly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina Lorenzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!!! Maravilloso!!! The best views, amazing pool, drinks, food, and specially the staff! Super attentive and nice and welcoming! Definitely repeating next year!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalaniece Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this Resort.10/10 high recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katricka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and a joy to be around. My husband and I enjoyed everything about our stay at RIU. We felt extremely safe during our excursions and the property has transportation to and from all other RIU resorts in the area where you can attend the parties and enjoy their services and amenities as well. We will definitely returning. Also, the food 10/10, many options, great chefs and always fresh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Il Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel, the beach and views are excelant. The food was great and service was outstanding.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HANYOLINEZ

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilda N Forkel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel para descanzar, muy silencioso. Poco entreteniniento. La playa Hermosa. Buena comida los 3 tiempos. Si quieres fiesta El hotel te lleva a otro hotel hermano con Todo incluido.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in Cancun! Immaculate inside and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is nice and respectful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rickey Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are amazing! Great friendly service. Beautiful property and excellent food!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yareli

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Riu Palace Kukulcan. The staff was very kind and helpful. The food was great. The ambience was amazing. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

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

8/10 Good

Sonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great experience. Wish the menu had more varieties.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024