First time staying at a Riu resort and it was excellent! Food at the buffet and the restaurants was above par. Cleanliness of the resort was incredible. Special thank you to Alexis, one of the servers at the morning and afternoon buffet. He was always so smiley and helpful. Great mixture of quiet places and party places for everyone. Only change would possibly be a large “no smoking” area on the beach.

I'll keep it point form: SERVICE & STAFF: Friendly, helpful, and happy to serve. FACILITIES: Exceptionally clean, spacious room with comfortable bed, Ocean View really means Ocean View. Mini bar and coffee in room well stocked regularly. WASHROOMS: Uncannily clean - it was almost weird. Have never experienced such detail to cleanliness. There aren't enough of them though and sometimes there are waits (especially, the women) FOOD: One of the best resorts. Great a 'la cartes, tasty and variety in the buffet BARS: Well stocked. No high-end drinks but plenty of the regular vacation type drinks. BEACH: A bit of a walk. No bar or washrooms at the beach. Definitely the best beach in the strip. Sargassum cleared and kept under control. Issue with smokers on the beach... no matter where we sat, we were always polluted by nearby smokers. Eventually we just stopped going the the beach as a result as we couldn't enjoy it. POOLS: A pool environment for every taste; from Party to Quiet and everything in between. WATER SLIDE: Great fun! A nice feature. ENTERTAINMENT: Pretty normal. Nothing spectacular but nothing terrible.

I just got back from a week-long trip with my parents to the Riu Latino (August 2026). The resort is impeccably clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The pools are very nice and the drinks are great. The food is average, nothing spectacular but definitely edible and there is a lot of selection at the buffet. The only issue we had is that my mother has limited mobility and uses a cane, so we were unable to take advantage of the beautiful beach as it is a long walk in the sand to the beach chairs and to the ocean. People tend to stay up late at this resort and wake up late, so there is no need to wake up at 6am to go reserve chairs at the pool or beach. Even later in the day, there are plenty of chairs available by the pool (I'm not sure about the beach as I only walked down once), and usually chairs with shade are available. There are plenty of activities going on throughout the day, which is a great way to meet people. The resort is secluded, so you need to take a taxi, an Uber, or a tour to go anywhere. The resort has one shop but since it is so secluded, the prices are very high ($26 USD for a bottle of sinscreen), so make sure you bring everything you need. I would rate this resort 4.5 stars out of 5 and would definitely consider going back.

Rui Latino is a modern, very clean resort that provides lots of entertainment with an amazing staff who provide excellent customer service. The food was good but be found the choices of entrees at the a la carte restaurants to be limited compared to other resorts we've stayed at. They have large water slides and activities all day long and with optional trips with provided transportation to sister resorts for Riu parties. We found that it was a long walk to the beach so as I have reduced mobility I wasn't able to use it. We were there in August and it was extremely hot to the point that the temperature of the pools was like that of a hot tub. At a different time of year and for a young crowd this is a fabulous resort.

This resort is average at best. It is newer and quite clean. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was prepared nicely and the housekeeping staff always did something special for us. We weren't satisfied with the view even though we paid extra for Ocean View. The view is mainly of the courtyard. To see any of the ocean, you need to go onto your balcony. The air conditioning was very loud and made it difficult to have a restful nights sleep. The food was average and the same almost everyday. We didn't go hungry at all. There was a bounty of food and options but limited gluten free. Kulinarium restaurant was not good at all and the power went out for 30 minutes while we were dining there. They asked us to leave without serving us our dinner so we left and then the power came back on so we returned to the restaurant but the staff didn't seem to be so happy. We were not impressed with the meal. The steakhouse was the second worst of the restaurants. It was way too bright and loud inside. The ribeye steak was all fat. The Asian restaurant was a buffet style and we ranked it third worst. We enjoyed our meal at the Milan Italian restaurant and we went back a second time. We never went back to any of the other restaurants. The buffet was a somewhat better option than the restaurants. We enjoyed the lobby bar before our dinners but the mosquitos were terrible at night and made it hard to enjoy a drink or two in the open air lobby. The pools were decent. We enjoyed our time around one of the quiet pools which is right next to the waterslides. It was much quieter than the other pools which tended to get very loud and rowdy as the day progressed. We went down the waterslides once during our stay. It is something different that other resorts don't have. People seemed to enjoy going on them. The landscaping is very sparse. The building itself looks very bland. There is zero character. It felt as though we could literally be anywhere. It was so nondescript. We love going to beaches but not this one. We were charged a beach cleaning fee when checking into the resort that we had to pay by credit card. There was tons of seaweed which they tried to keep cleaning but it just kept accumulating. The tractor would pass by all the time and we would smell the strong gas which polluted the air. Walking from the building to the beach was difficult as we had to walk a very long way through deep soft sand. There were no washrooms by the beach. The ocean had lots of seaweed and actual human feces on more than one occasion. It was so bad that we stopped going to the beach altogether and decided to stay by the pool instead for the rest of our vacation. It was disgusting and shocking...something we have never witnessed before in other resorts in Mexico or anywhere else. We think this Costa Playa Mujeres area has a big problem. The entertainment was average and typical. Nothing really stood out to us. The type of guests at this resort ranged from late teens to elderly but the majority was a younger crowd who liked to party and get wasted. We felt it was very ghetto and trashy at times. We observed many incidents of people getting completely intoxicated and falling down, passing out, needing medical attention, screaming and yelling, being pushed around on wheelchairs, fighting with staff and even the police had to come one evening to deal with guest/staff fights. Overall our time at Riu Latino was not worth remembering. We will certainly not be back. There are so many other places to go which are far better Save your money and go elsewhere.

Our first time at this resort and we loved it. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Our room was a good size and the fridge and bar was well stocked. Lots of food choices and plenty of it, you won't go hungry. Bar services were top notch, and they do not water down the drinks. All the pools were great, and we had no trouble in getting a lounge all week. All the staff were top notch. The nightly shows were fantastic. We highly recommend this resort.

This was the first time we returned to the same Hotel Riu Latino, Plaja Mujeres. Unable to book online with Tripcentral, we called and asked for assistance. Our travel advisor, Sandra De Faria, was incredibly helpful from start to finish. We truly appreciated her professionalism and her willingness to quickly resolve price issues that occurred during payment. Thank you again for the patience and attention to every detail to organize our great vacation. The fact that we returned to the same hotel, demonstrates the previous positive experience a year ago. The resort was modern, the staff were friendly and attentive, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the food selection was excellent with lots of variety every day at the buffet and specialty restaurants. The beach and pools were beautiful, and there was always entertainment or activities going on. Overall, it was a great value for the price, and we would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family.

The resort has everything you need, clean and modern rooms, good food, good daytime entertainment and at night. There is a pool for every adult. Quiet and laid back pools or party pools or in between party and laid back. The RIU app is great, informs guests about all the organized activities. I enjoyed the yoga class, dance lessons and abs class. The staff were super friendly and attentive. I have nothing negative to say about RIU Latino… I will go back again and refer to my friends and family.

The food was fantastic, great friendly service. The staff always remembered us. The hotel was beautiful. Great view, room always cleaned before lunch. Comfortable, quiet. The grounds were beautiful, the staff were always tending to it. The entertainment group was fantastic. Aquafit was my favourite! Highly recommend this resort!!

Hotel was very clean, location was perfect not too far from airport. Staff were very friendly and Helpful. They were always on the go. Never seen any of them just standing around. Atmosphere and food was truly amazing. Will definitely be going back this resort and would recommend

The hotel cleanliness was immaculate and the condition of the hotel excellent. The grounds were spotless and all the staff (maintenance, entertainment, bar, cleaning, front desk, retail) were very friendly and welcoming. This hotel exceeded expectations. The food was very good with a ton of variety. The Riu party offsite was quite the experience. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our first time at the Riu!

This hotel is not 5 stars it’s 3 on a good day. My boyfriend and I arrived late that we missed dinner on the first night. So our option was the 24 hour snack bar, you know what we had to choose from, ham and cheese sandwiches and ice cold hot dogs that we were told to microwave. So 0 star on that. The beach was fantastic! It looks like a Cuba beach which is amazing, however if you want drinks on the beach you better be ready to wave down only 2 servers that serve the beach or participate in a lonnnnnnggggg sandy walk back to the pool bar. If you go to a Riu expect them to force the jungle/pink/white/neon parties every chance they get because that’s what you are paying for at Riu. I personally won’t go to a Riu again but that’s because it was all about parties. This resort is not the place if you want to relax and have good food. The buffets are the exact same every meal and they are mid at best. The restaurants are boring and barely a step up from the buffet. The only positive thing I have to say is that they upgraded us to a Riu Palace down the road 5 days in because they overbooked. And let me tell you the Palace was a large step up from the Latino. I would recommend this place to the fresh 18-22 year olds that don’t have kids and want to meet people. If you aren’t that category don’t go here.

The resort is beautiful with plenty of open air spaces, well manicured grounds, three pools and a water slide in a separate pool. The staff are courteous, friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean and the rooms spacious and modern. The food and drinks were delicious. And the beach runs for more than 10k, easily.

Everything about this resort was great! Service was excellent, we were always greeted with a smile from everyone on staff & our room was cleaned everyday in a timely manner. Food was also very good and fresh in all restaurants including the pool café. Bartenders were quick and efficient! Our only issue (minor) was the lighting of the restaurants and lobby bar at night...way too bright! Highly recommend staying here and we would definitely return!

This resort is very clean and well kept. The rooms are spacious and bright. All public areas are in good shape and the washrooms by the pools and public areas are always being cleaned. The food in the buffet is fresh and there is quite a variety (although sometimes it's not as hot as it could be). The a la cartes could be a bit better. Service was slow at times for some tables and not others and the food was OK but not great. Nightly entertainment was enjoyable. The beach is beautiful. This is an adult resort and there was a mix of all ages. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a flight issue (totally unrelated to the resort) and the front desk was very accommodating in letting us use their phone and helping out with Spanish translation.

Booking with Trip Central was smooth. Self serve at Ottawa airport was great. Flight - cramped seats with no padding. Please bring back Elite program Transfer to hotel was ok, no beverages offered. Check-in at hotel was ok although they did not respect the lines, one line for RiU club class, one line for guests that were already registered. People lined up wherever. ROOMS: very clean, room could use additional furniture such as desk. The fridge was well stocked. Plenty of clothes hangers in closet. I love the RiU application where you can request maintenance, order additional towels, blankets, pillows, drinks etc…very efficient and super quick delivery. FOOD: The restaurants were not great, the Asian restaurant is a buffet, all meats served in all restaurants are over cooked. The food is better at the buffet but if you don’t get it off the grill, the food is under a light and not always hot. The omelette/egg station offers precooked eggs and omelettes but not the greatest. They will make you a custom omelette but be prepared to wait as their priority is making large batches at a time. There is plenty of fruits and vegetables and ready made salads which were tasty. The resort does not have any outdoor terrace for dining other than Pepe’s food which serves frozen beef patties, hot dogs, fries, nachos and sometimes chicken and tacos, Nothing is really worth it here! Best to go to buffet! DRINKS: no complaints, red, white, rose wine, sangria, proseccos all good, mixed drinks, frozen margaritas, ceasars, frozen mango daiquiri, gin and tonic, beer were all good. SLIDES - did not try but they looked like a lot of fun PARTY - mostly hosted at another sister resort, transportation provided, many participated and seemed to have had a blast SPORTS BAR - open 24 hours, also best place for cappuccinos, lattes in the morning. You can also get pastries and pre made burritos and sandwiches and fresh fruits SHOP - open 7am to 11 pm, pricey but not as bad as other hotels I visited STAFF: Attentive, polite, welcoming and a great asset to the resort BEACH - lots of chairs, great for long walks, we had red flag most of our stay due to high winds POOLS: lots of chairs, the pools are close together so even if you are at a pool with no bar or activity you can still hear the action happening not far. I don’t think I will return because of the food, I always found something to eat but it was repetitious and eating at the buffet for 3 meals every day quickly becomes monotonous.

I was pleasantly surprised with how clean it was, all hallways, all bathrooms, the resort was cleaned and stocked at all times ! (Been to resorts in the past which bathrooms were trashed and not cleaned often enough or toilet paper ran out) never here at Riu Latino ! The staff had excellent customer service, and worked quick. Bar service was quick and I always felt acknowledged (again, was not always the case at other resorts I would sometimes be flat out ignored) at Riu Latino always served everywhere you go. People wrote poor reviews about there not being a bar/ bathroom building on the Beach- though I do agree I wish there was a bathroom building on the beach as the walk to get back to the bathroom feels like a 3 minute walk, the lack of bar doesn’t matter really because there is constantly 1-2 servers going around the beach with a large tray of like 30 different drinks (margaritas, mojitos, bahama mama, pina colada, beer) and they come around like every 10 minutes offering variety of drinks. I would suggest better entertainment however in the Theater it was everyday just music/ dancing. Would be nice to see actual theater shows such as plays/ musicals- actual shows rather than just dancing every night. Food was good I always found lots of options to fill my plate with at the breakfast/lunch/dinner buffets The resort is small and once you make a loop of it it’s easy to remember where everything is and finding your way around is easy ! but it has everything you need (5 swimming pools, 24/hour sports bar, spa, theater, store, 5 restaurants etc) overall a great experience !

The resort was everything we wanted and more. From the amazing service, great food options, rooms that were clean, spacious and comfortable. It is a smaller resort with everything conveniently located. I would definitely recommend.

Likes: Resort was clean, grounds well taken of, staff excellent, room was excellent and beach was fantastic. Plenty of entertainment day and evening. An abundance of party atmosphere: jungle party, pink party, silent party, foam pool party and of course white evening party. Changes I would like to see: Would like to see a bar closer to, or on the beach. Would also like to see the lobby bar and sports bar have small designated lane where guests can order their own drinks and step away. The present system with guests sitting on bar stools all around especially at peak times makes it inconvenient and unsafe because one would have to find 'an opening' and get the bartender attention. In light of COVID, measles and flu, unnecessary close contact should be avoidable. There is a residential black cat near the Moctezuma restaurant. I have witnessed cat lovers petting and holding this cat. Nothing wrong with that. However, plenty is wrong when these same guests go into the buffet restaurant and hold shared utensils without washing their hands. Time taken to travel between the airport and resort, going and coming is well over an hour. I was told about 40 minutes.

This resort offered everything that we expected and more. Upon arrival the roadway was clean The front entrance was spotless floor shiny just an overall extremely clean entranceway into a fabulous lobby, where we were greeted with staff who served us mimosas as we waited to check in to our room. The front desk staff had asked us if we were here for a special occasion as we indicated for our anniversary, and when we got to our room, there was a bottle of sparkling champagne with a happy anniversary note attached to it with our names on it. The room was absolutely incredible. We have never experienced such a beautiful modern clean well laid out room there was so much room and just for two people we felt like we had an entire banquet hall to ourselves. The balcony looked over partial ocean view with a forest next to us which gave us the best of both peaceful, relaxing, quiet atmosphere. The food was 10 out of 10 there is not one piece of food that we did not eat off of our plates. The quality of the food and the selection was endless. The staff were incredible always on top of things. The pool, the beach the water were amazing as well really we had no complaints about this place at all to sum this up. We will definitely be coming back to this resort as it left an incredible experience and a five out of five star rating for us. Special thanks to the staff who work tirelessly every single day to make our experience worthwhile by maintaining the resort cleaning our rooms even the public bathrooms were absolutely spotless. Emphasize so much on cleanliness that it was almost hard to believe that anything was ever dirty in the first place. If you are considering on going to the Riu Latino we highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed!

I recently stayed at this resort solo and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The entire trip was relaxing and fun from start to finish. The food was delicious—especially the buffets, which offered a great variety and were always fresh and well-prepared. My room was very large, spotlessly clean, and comfortable, making it easy to unwind. The staff were all friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which really added to the overall positive experience. The beach was beautiful. I truly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway, whether traveling solo or with others.

Located on a picturesque beach in the Costa Mujeres area, this resort is clean, modern, and it offers many activities. They had a lot of variety of food offered at several restaurants. They had several pools to choose from. They had many lounge chairs available. Great value for the money!

From the moment we arrived at the Riu Latino in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, it was clear we were in for something special. This adults-only all-inclusive resort exceeded every expectation - stunning beachfront views, impeccably clean rooms, incredible food options, and a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. The entertainment was top-notch, the service was always friendly and attentive. Every detail of the resort was thoughtfully designed to offer comfort and luxury without losing that authentic Mexican charm. But none of this would have been possible without my phenomenal travel agent. From the very first conversation, he listened to exactly what we were looking for - a relaxing, beautiful getaway with great food and adults-only vibes - and matched us with the perfect destination. He handled everything: flights, transfers, and even made sure we had all the travel documentation we needed. It was completely stress-free. Thanks to Luis’ expertise and attention to detail, this vacation wasn't just good - it was unforgettable. If you're looking to travel to Mexico (or anywhere else!) and want the kind of trip that goes off without a hitch, I can’t recommend my travel agent enough. He truly made this trip everything we hoped for and more.

We loved the hotel, food was delicious and plenty, people were friendly and welcoming. The hotel was clean and you can tell staff cares about it, bravo! The staff made us feel safe, comfortable and welcomed. We’ll definitely be back! My only suggestion, the laundry detergent that is used for the sheets smells very strong and I had issues sleeping because of it, looking for something with a softer scent or no scent would be better.

Just came back on Saturday. This place has it all. The food is amazing. Four restaurants to choose from without needing to make reservations. The beach was amazing. Some seaweed but would always be cleaned and we swam in the ocean everyday. The pools are clean. The grounds are immaculately clean. Theres always entertainment or a party, but lots of quiet space for those who want quiet time. The only thing is that there's seperate music playing at the different pools and sometimes, it's a bit annoying to hear a mix of different music playing at one time. Can be noisy sometimes. If your room is around the stage, you won't be sleeping early. Excellent service. Epic time. I'd go back for a third time.

This was my first trip back to Mexico in over 30 years and Riu Latino checked all the boxes. It’s a relatively new hotel and it shows. All the amenities from the lobby, to the restaurants, the five pool decks, multiple bars, the water park, lounge chairs, sun covers and our room, everywhere we looked we found this resort equipped with the latest and the greatest. The grounds are beautiful and well manicured, we saw maintenance staff working diligently every day. The waiters and waitresses in all the restaurants were amazing as they were very attentive, courteous and always providing top service with a smile. The resort was always clean as the staff was constantly seen cleaning and polishing at every turn. Our maid service was superb, always on time and extremely thorough. The beach is the largest I’ve seen and although there was some sargassum evident, it was cleared away and the beach groomed every day. There were plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas at the beach as well as on the pool decks. There were lots of activities around the pool areas from aerobics to bean bag toss, water polo, volleyball, table tennis, beach soccer, bingo and more. Had lots of fun making use of the water park. The entertainment in the evening offered quite a variety from Las Vegas, to Mexican, various countries around the world, rock & roll, Michael Jackson and karaoke. Food in the restaurants was excellent including the complimentary house wines. The buffet restaurant offered a wide choice of cuisine from Mexican, to Chinese, Italian, Seafood, meats and salads of all kinds, vegan, and more. Great selection of fruits, baked deserts, and ice cream. There were four of us travelling, my wife, myself, my daughter and son in-law. My wife and I were celebrating a mile stone birthday and my daughter and son in-law their second wedding anniversary. As such the resort was kind enough to surprise us with two bottles of champagne to compliment our stay. I highly recommend this resort and we hope to go back soon.

The food was amazing. The place was clean. There was a club on site. The waterpark was ok. The beaches had some seaweed but if you get pass the shore it's not so bad. The gift shop was pricey. A little far from Cancun.

We are travelers who have seen many resorts in the Carribean. Riu Latino is a newer resort very modern and managed extremely well. The services are excellent starting with the reception which is fast and efficient, the maid service which is very good, to the super stuffed and staffed buffet which offers choices from around the world. The 5 swimming pools are acommodating every need, with bars attached and excellent service. The only comment I could make is the walkway to the beach which is short and exposes tourists to a 5 minutes walk in the heavy but beautiful white sand. The beach has some seaweed but it is cleaned daily and offers bar service by the hardworking team of the resort. Nexustours Reps are on site daily and efficiently manage all requests taking care of transfers and trips which does not happen in many resorts.The animation team is excellent and organizes all day events: the resort is a happy party place for most young adults.The A la carte restaurants are Ok is you are not dreaming about fine dining. A very good resort which I recommend to all adults as price value as well.

We had a great experience at Riu Latino. The resort is beautiful. The grounds are really clean and well kept. We enjoyed the food at all the restaurants, the Italian was our favorite. The staff were all very friendly. Would highly recommend a stay at this resort. We will be back!

- New hotel - everything was fresh and inviting - Public bathrooms - felt that there should be more bathrooms closer to the stage and restaurants. [Staff did a good job keeping them clean] - Rooms - Kept exceptionally clean but the view was AWFUL - our two rooms were on the second floor. We booked courtyard view [ it should have been called rooftop view because you could only see the roof ]. I was very disappointed because this was something that I would not have wanted. [Guest could literally jump the rails and room hop]. Entertainment - pool entertainment was exceptionally good and evening was average, however, the hotel gets really quiet at around 11:00 there should be something available to entertain longer. Beach - way to far - they did do a good job trying to keep the seaweed clean. No bathroom or bar close by. Would I go back - Probably not - found that you had to walk a lot to get where you want to go. Very disappointed with our hotel view. Many of the hotel festivities had to be shuttled to the sister hotel. Hotel was far from everything. Be aware - Cancun charges Environmental tax at the hotel and Vista tax

This was a great trip for all of us. I took my 3 adult (20 something) kids to Riu Latino. It was perfect for them! We all loved it. Something for everyone. The Riu parties were really fun. The hotel/rooms are pristinely clean. Service was amazing. The staff work extremely hard and I was more than happy tipping everyone as a result. Entertainment was impressive. Best I’ve seen, to be honest. And the food, really good. The buffet was unbelievable. Pretty much anything you wanted to eat was on that buffet. I loved that they had food stations cooking on site in small batches so foods like, steaks, fish, pastas, Mexican, etc. were always fresh. All the restaurants were very good as well. We are foodies and eating did not disappoint. Pools are great in that you had a selection from quiet up to drunken pool bar and everything in between. Beach was beautiful. Pristine water and gorgeous white sand. Can’t say enough good about this resort. It hits every 5 star for sure! The only thing I would say could be nice, is a boardwalk from the resort to the beach as it’s a long walk in hot sand but that’s minor:) Great trip all round!

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at Riu Latino. The resort was impeccably clean, more often than not when I went to the washroom someone was in there cleaning. The food was very good with lots of variety. The buffet alone could've satisfied me for the week. But the a la carte restaurants were very good and the no reservation policy was nice. This was our first time at an adults only resort and we really liked it. No kids around and the party atmosphere was not too loud or out of control. The evening shows were quite good and we went to almost all of them. The bartenders made a great variety of delicious drinks. The entertainment staff did a great job of offering fun activities of which we did a few. The beach was beautiful and the pools always had a chair somewhere. I'm trying to think of any negatives, the only one I could come up with was when we went on an excursion south of Cancun it was a long trip each way. I would absolutely return here.

Riu Latino Kalido transfer to hotel was wonderful, no lines to checkin. Room was great , view amazing off the balcony ( ocean front room). Sports bar was great , snack food was good no complaints. Expresso martinis are as everyone has said very good, Apple martinis are also amazing. Steak house the first night was disappointing, we had the grill for two steak and chicken were dry but ribs and shrimp were good. We tried it again and went right when it was opened at six, totally different experience , ordered the ribs and hubby had the ribeye, it was good. Pools - Each day we tried a different pool. They lovely each with their own vibe. Lots of spaces with shade available even after 10 am ( resort was at capacity), so no need to get up early to save a spot unless you really want a specific area. Dined at Geshia, the food was very good ( first time a bit on the salty side,second time it was excellent). Absolutely the cleanest resort we have ever been too. Everywhere is spotless, grounds all the washrooms, it’s amazing! Wifi good by the pools, room, lobby and restaurants, spotty at the beach. Italian restaurant was very good. Loved the buffet style appetizers bar. Everyone’s main course was delicious . We loved that they had drink carts coming around the pools. Very convenient. Velvet the lobby bar had a great setup, ample seating and popcorn! We had our pre supper drinks there every night. Entertainment is your standard resort all inclusive fair. Some good some cheesy but it’s all good fun. Very comfortable seating to watch the shows and two bars in which you get drinks. The silent disco on Monday night was fun. Good music and energy. Rained heavily overnight Monday and was raining for most of the morning on Tuesday. First time ever we experienced a continuous rain day. Good day for kicking back, reading and resting. Forecast says it should stop by noonish. Fingers crossed. Beautiful last day. We checked out at noon ( not getting our transfer to airport until 6:30pm). Front desk informed us that after 5 pm we can only use the sports bar not the a la carte restaurants. Will test that theory lol. Either way we are fine but we plan to pop into the Italian at 5 so we shall see what happens. Had no issue going to the Italian restaurant after we checked out. It was great to have a good meal before the transfer back to the airport. Be prepared for Sunwing at terminal 2, no baggage drop off so checking in online saves zero time. Took 40 minutes to get through check-in then about 5-10 minutes for security . After that continuous route through duty free stores to the gate. Flight left on time and was a smooth flight home.

The Riu property is just ideal. It is not too big, easy to find your way around, the grounds an immaculate (Bravo grounds keepers, that were always working - in the heat!). The Buffet and restaurants were superb. The beach was perfect - a great walking beach that went on for miles. Lots of swimming pools for those who prefer. Entertainment was good. The main thing, however, was how pleasant the staff was. They were always smiling and willing to help. It was our second visit and we normally do not return to the same resort but we will definitely come back. We would also like to thank Erin Thunder. She managed our holiday perfectly, providing information as we needed it. Thank you Erin. It was a great vacation! Frank & Joan

This resort is immaculate every where,the staff are seen cleaning and ground keeping constantly.The food was great as usual for a Riu.The only downside I could see is that there weren’t enough bathrooms around the resort,with many having long lines as there weren’t enough bathrooms only two stalls in most. Otherwise we would definitely go back!

The resort was simply amazing. The room, buildings, and grounds were impeccable, the staff was so kind and helpful, and the food at the restaurants was superb, with lots of selection to meet everyone's tastes. The beach was absolutely spectacular, an endless stretch of white sand, and calm, turquoise waters. So happy there was no Sargassum on the beach. I would highly recommend this resort!

This resort was beautiful! It’s still fairly new. The beach is beautiful. No reservations are required for the a la cartes. Food is great and lots of options. Must try are the expresso martinis from the velvet lounge. The bartenders are great. Ask for top level alcohol and they will make your drinks with that no problem. Will definitely return. Beautiful part of Mexico :)

Very nice resort! Very clean and and rooms are very nice. Beach was great with no seaweed. Velvet lobby bar was great. Food was good except for the steakhouse. Only negative thing about the resort is they don’t have room service.

This hotel was very nice very clean staff were all fantastic and very friendly and all very hard workers. Anything we needed they were very quick at responding. Food was good. We always were able to find something at the buffet to satisfy us. Bed was comfy pillows were small but that’s what I like. Pools were all clean lobby was great. Beach was a little far. I think if they had a board walk to get there it would have been better as it was difficult walking through the deep sand to get to the beach. There were always chairs and shade available at the pools.

Resort is beautiful, long sandy beach, water little rough but did not prevent us from swimming in the ocean. Resort is clean, well maintained, food no complain, service excellent. Rooms spacious; air conditioning working perfect, cleaning service excellent. All in all great vacation!

Very clean. Friendly staff. Food options are limited but there is something for everyone. We had a hard time getting bottles of water, had to call down several times to get some...There is a lack of bathrooms and ways to get drinks. And basically zero food after 10pm. Had a great time, but would probably goto a different place next time or different RIU.

The beach was fantastic, the staff very friendly, an amazing vacation! Hotel was clean, food was good, staff were accommodating. Changed rooms as we were on top of the disco, they were so amazing about it.

The RIU Latino was an excellent choice for a Christmas getaway and relaxation. The grounds were very well maintained, the staff were excellent and attentive. We received a complimentary upgrade and the view courtyard and of the ocean was great. The down side was Sunwing for our departure which was delayed and caused us to miss our first evening at the resort, we waited at the airport for our transport to the hotel. Despite having many transfer vans at the airport, six of us going to our resort were split up and guests were going to other hotels. Two separate vans arrived at the same time, logistics would be to group the guest going to same resort together as we were all there waiting for transport. With the late arrival, minimal staff working at the hotel, we were left to find our room on our own. By the time we walked into our room, it was 2 in the morning! We had a Late departure home but were not able to get late check out. Then found out that our flights home would be delayed even more (same pattern as our arrival date!) we were left without access to the resort facilities as of 5 pm, waiting in the lobby! Our shuttle was delayed and actually a very dangerous drive to the airport due to speed and weaving in and out of traffic. The loss of the first evening and delays home left a damper on the vacation. I would recommend RIU Latino, but avoid Sunwing if at all possible

I passed a great week at the Riu Latino, hotel for adults only. This hotel is modern, very well maintained, clean, with spacious rooms, and good restaurants where you don't need to make any reservations. The service at the bars is quite rapid. The staff is very polite, and give a very good service. The pools are clean. The beach and ocean are great. The shows at night are very professional. I recommend strongly this resort!

The hotel amenities are top notch! Foods and beverages are consistently good and there are variety of choices in all the restaurant (buffet and a ala carte) I also loved the bar inside the room.I also enjoyed the zumba and other games everyday. There splashworld slide added more fun at the pool. The beach view and atmosphere is relaxing.

The room was Very clean but wished they bleached sheets and had better pillows. Food done very well. Everything very clean. Servers pleasent and work hard. The shows were good. The pools clean. The spa was nice but they didn't tell us about the hot tubs and steam room. We had to find the hotel schedule ourselves. They were attentive to my husband's birthday also.

Overall, we absolutely loved this resort! Food - 5/5, many great options, with multiple great restaurants as well Swimming pools - 5/5 multiple pools, two have bars, one has a volleyball net and one has their main events/activities such as crazy games and dancing classes Room - great! Large and he view was great! Staff - 5/5 absolutely love the entertainment team and staff in the hotel. Ps: the entertainment team was amazing and they would remember “The Romanian”

The best thing about the resort is that it is spotless and the rooms are lovely. We also enjoyed not having the hassle of booking reservations at the restaurants, instead you just show up and if you have to wait for a table then they give you a buzzer to let you know when to come back. The beach was nice as well and never had trouble finding a lounge chair at the beach or poolside. Areas where the resort was lacking….pools! They had several small pools, two were swim up bar pools but very small and overcrowded. I would much rather have had a large pool that you can swim around than serval small ones- very choppy. Another big miss at this resort is the lack of bathrooms- if you need to use the washroom and are at the beach or pool you basically need to run to the main lobby as there are only two bathrooms near the pool and only one stall each for men and 2 for women. The lack of washrooms is actually unbelievable. None of the a La carte restaurants have washrooms so you need to go to the one bathroom in the main lobby. Entertainment also lacking….stayed a week and only two decent shows. There should have been entertainment nightly but this was not the case. Majority of staff and guests are Spanish speaking so all activities and entertainment is in Spanish with little in English. Activities near pool were repetitive and activity staff seemed young and not very engaging. This is a small resort- if you are going to relax it’s great. If you want good entertainment it is lacking. If you need a bathroom good luck.

Best part was the ocean! Ocean was clean. Minimal to no seaweed made for lots of swimming! Long shoreline in either direction was ideal for long walks. Pools were nice and but only swam in 3/5. Water slides were a blast!

This hotel is new and therefore very clean. The night shows are mediocre and sometimes no show whatsoever. The food is same for lunch and dinner . There is nothing to do in the evenings. The beach is far from the hotel and the path to the beach should be much longer.

Beach/Pools Seaweed was cleared everyday. I was able to go to the beach everyday, but expect there to be a yellow flag. There was a bit of seaweed in the water but nothing crazy. Chairs have to be reserved early in order to get shade. Standard Riu pools, activity pool, two bar pools, quiet pool, and water park. Spent most of my time at one of the bar pools, good shade during the day. Quiet pool was relatively respected although expect some yelling from the adjacent water slide park. Service I had no issues with any of the people that I interacted with. Check-in was relatively quick ~30 minutes from arrival. Bellboy promptly brought our luggage up to the room and we got right into relaxing within an hour of arrival. Ozuna was our main bartender at the pool bar and made a custom drink for us which ended up being our favourite for the trip. Elizabeth at the Velvet lobby bar was great and made okay cocktails, don't expect anything fancy here. The entertainment team was engaging but respective of your space. Food This is where I believe this resort lacks. There is a great selection but the actual quality of the food is not the best, specifically the meats. I regularly had meat dishes which were terrible cuts of meat or mostly fat. I experienced this the most at the steakhouse which was a joke at best. The steak was half fat and they only gave me a measly 3 ribs which I later found in the buffet. I didn't have much fish but the fish I had was good. My ranking for the restaurants is the following: 1. Milan 2. Kulinarium 3. Moctezuma (Buffet) 4. Geisha (Close tie with Buffet) 5. Pepe's Snack Bar 6. Steakhouse (VERY BOTTOM) Rooms Very modern design, looks amazing for the price you pay. Room was regularly cleaned and minifridge was regularly stocked. Some of the towels I received had some stains on them. I don't think I ever got a proper sleep, beds were subpar, and pillows had no fluff to them. You need to grab extra pillows from the closet in order to get somewhat comfortable. Value I paid roughly $1600/pp for 7 days in mid-July for a Partial Oceanview Room (was facing Isla Mujeres). I believe this was average and nothing special. I am open to trying something else the next time I come to Mexico. I believe this would be better suited for large groups of friends or family to party at. Location It took us about an hour to get to our hotel from the airport and we were the first stop. I only went offsite once for an excursion to Isla Mujeres which was a good time albeit a bit rushed. Booking through our Sunwing agent was around $85/pp to go and they took you to snorkel at the underwater museum off the southern shore of the island, provided a mediocre lunch, and gave you around 2 hours free time on the northern part of the island (Playa Norte). Sunwing offers a free shopping trip to Cancun which we didn't use. Other notes This resort is new, looks amazing, and does indeed live up to the photos posted by management. This resort is definitely suited for a group looking to party. I still enjoyed myself and met a variety of people that were there to relax and party. The resort is relatively big and we had to plan trips back to our room to go for lunch if we were in the pool because you couldn't be in a wet swimsuit, this can be avoided if you bring a change of clothes to the pool.

This hotel was very clean, staff always cleaning public areas. Public washrooms ones of the cleanest I’ve seen on a resort. Pools were also very clean. Water slides were amazing, and so much fun. Beautiful beach, but the sand was very hot from the extremely hot weather. We spent a lot of time in the ocean, so refreshing. The bedrooms were very spacious and clean. I did however had to call front desk three days in a row, because house keeping kept leaving me only one wash cloth and towel when there were 3 of us in a room. By day three of complaining, they got it right.( this honestly is the only negative thing). Food was good, no one will ever go hungry, you will always find something you like. All staff were so friendly, but a lot of them didn’t not speak or understand English very well, but they still tried their best to communicate with you. Some even had google translate which was amazing. Oh, another negative was the Michael Jackson show. The worst show. I usually enjoy every Michael Jackson show, but this was terrible. Michael impersonator wore a black track pants with white stripe down side for the entire show. The only move he did well was the moon walk. All other shows were amazing. Manager at the swim up bar was amazing, he went above and beyond to make sure his guests were happy. Making special drinks was also a bonus. Night club needs to change up music, by playing a mixture of music and not just techno. Some Reggae or even salsa music would be nice.

Family trip south and overall the resort was new, very clean, service was good. The beach was long and well managed with regular drink service on the beach which was rare. However service and restaurant were ok and tended not be restocked as half through the meal service. The specialty restaurant were mostly self service and food quality was ok. The gourmet Restaurant was terrible. Bad service but also they order was messed up.

The hotel rooms were spacious, we had partial ocean view, 2nd floor. It was clean and had a liquor cabinet and restocked beer and beverage mini fridge. The second night, they put rose pedals all over the bed and floor, it was a nice surprise. The staff were all very friendly! All of the bars were clean and the staff were happy to be there. Coffee and food were also great. There were a lot of food options.

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at will look at more Riu hotels in future! Attentive staff Great food so much to choose from Lots of pools great beach & You have to check out the spa Highly recommend

This hotel is one of the best we’ve stayed at.The whole staff were incredible. The grounds were immaculate! All staff were very friendly!! The food was all great from the buffet and the restaurants!! I would definitely go back!! If you like sitting on the beach, bring an umbrella so you can escape the sun a bit!

Built in the fall of 2022 this Adult only resort was amazing. Situated North of Cancun, there was limited amounts of seaweed on the beach/water that was great. We had not been to Mexico since 2016 for that reason and had chosen Jamaica as our preferred destination since then. This was also our first RIU resort stay. Shade is limited on the beach nearest the water. Palm trees offer some shade yet they are 50 ft. from the water behind a small dune that somewhat limits the view of the Ocean. Pools offered lots of shade, never an issue playing towel games. We usually arrived around 9 ish with our group of 3 couples. Loved the mobile bars (reminded us of an ice cream carts), to keep us hydrated :-). Pools were from quiet to partying as expected. Adult water slides....what more can I say, no line ups, well managed and a blast. Sixty eight (68) steps to the top but good for keeping trim from the great food. Restaurants (A la Carte) in our order of preference: Steakhouse, Asian (buffet style), Kulinarium, Milan, Poolside (Buffet) & Pepe's Food (grill). No reservations taken for restaurants, we showed up at opening and no problems getting seated. Buzzers provided if full. Entertainment was good on stage as well as additional events, white party, neon party, foam parties-great entertainment crew. Rooms was great, new and functional. Always well done by the staff and plenty of bottle water. We had room 4171 on the fourth floor that provide us view of the Ocean to our right and the mangrove on the left. Staff here are just amazing in every ways. Great price ($$) point. Would definitely consider going again :-) Do not be deterred by the small amounts of negative reviews on social medias, as those should just stay home!!

Resort was really nice - brand new, rooms were big, several pools. Staff was really great, attentive and friendly. Lots of entertainment that we really enjoyed. Food was also good - had a variety of options to choose from. Would definitely recommend!

Everything is very clean, staff is constantly working. Service is excellent, every time it was more than expected. Tips might’ve helped as we always tip but it hasn’t worked at other resorts. Pool and chair selection was never an issue. Beach is beautiful, water slides were unexpected as we thought it was only as the sister Dunmar location. Food was great but the alacarte’s could be one step better to becoming a fabulous resort. Great experience, great staff.

I've been to a few resorts in Mexico, and this was by far the one with the best service. The staff was always smiling and helpful. The resort itself is very clean and well maintained. We went after spring break so we didn't have to fight for our lives for a chair. The buffet is very good, and the Menu à la carte restaurants are among the best I've had so far, and no reservation needed. The water slides are a really nice touch if you're into that! As for entertainment, the silent disco was amazing, the foam party too. My only minor critic is the daytime music: it's kind of the same thing over and over, but again, far from a showstopper.

Everything was very clean, and cleaning and gardening going on all the time. All staff members were very friendly. We got an awesome room with a great view of ocean even though it was considered courtyard view. White party was a total blast at the other resort. Pools well maintained and clean and bartenders were great as well, also had drink carts with fair selection of thing so you did not have to leave you chair. If you want a decent chair get up early and put your towel on it. Water slides a lot of fun and fast, a bit of caution when using. We joined the Facebook page and lots of information and can ask questions. RIU app was great for all information and schedules. Wifi was very good and fast with lots of coverage and no having to log in every time you go out of range( walk on beach). Food was very good at the buffet and restaurant’s, something for everybody. Entertainment shows were decent . All in all very happy with our vacation.

We are actualy stick in Mexico nexause of Sunwing. We visited the Riu Latino. Got there a day late. Sunwing reported our plane and the manager kicked us out telling us that Sunwing wasn't rebooking for us. No Sunwing representant helping rebook for us. The Riu cut the internet off on us and we couldnt book something else.We got threatened to leave or they would call the cops. We are good people and got treated like criminals. Us and the others on our flight. We are now paying hotels and food and taxis and leaving tonigght on another flight.that we booked at our charge, 3 days late.

Hotel and grounds were very clean, friendly staff tried very hard to make everyone happy. Food was alright. Trouble keeping up with demand for popular items in buffet. The Steakhouse steak was not up to standard. Very tough and lots of fat. . Resort needs many more washrooms around pool area. A fourth elevator is needed in the wing above restaurants.