Hotel Information: Styled like a Spanish palace, the gleaming white hotel contains a granite-floored lobby with ornately painted coved ceilings; a stained-glass ceiling; crystal chandeliers; pink columns with carved, mahogany-stained bases and caps; tapestries; and plants in ceramic pots. A veranda faces the sea. Although children are welcome, the resort principally attracts romance-minded couples and other adults.

Amenity highlights: One pool containing a jetted section and swim-up bar offers activities and another geometric pool flanked by gardens and two-person lounging beds provides leisurely swimming. A spa tub sheltered by a cupola offers sea views. Lapped by water that remains calm in most weather, the resort's beach extends 200 meters (219 yards). The All-Inclusive Plan includes use of snorkeling gear, boogie boards, kayaks, windsurfers, and small sailboats.

Insider tip: Guests of this resort are entitled to use facilities, to eat at snack bars and buffet restaurants (but not à la carte specialty restaurants), and to drink at two companion resorts, Riu Cancún next door and Riu Caribe 2.5 km (1.5 mi) away. (Transportation to Riu Caribe not included.) Riu Cancún includes a supervised children’s club and a disco.

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Rooms

The majority of meals and activities at this Riu Palace Las Americas resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for a majority of meals and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The All-Inclusive resort offers 372 guest suites in a nine-story U-shaped building as white and ornamented as a multitiered wedding cake. Balconies with cushioned chairs provide views of Nichupté Lagoon or the Caribbean Sea. Set off by arches and columns, step-down sitting areas come furnished with coffee tables, area rugs, and loveseats or double sofa beds. Decor and furnishings include mahogany-stained trim and antique-style furniture, including carved headboards; brocade upholstery; pale tile floors; granite trim; and pale walls and ceilings with crown molding. Marble bathrooms feature twin-sink granite vanities and Italian designer bath amenities. Ceiling fans provide a cooling alternative to rooms and suites' air conditioning.

As part of the All-Inclusive Plan, rooms and suites include minibars containing beer, soft drinks, and water and liquor dispensers offering premium-brand rum, tequila, brandy, and vodka.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Balcony
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Telephone
• Minibar
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service

• Designer toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The majority of recreational facilities and activities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Fronting one wing of the U-shaped hotel is a 23-meter-long (25-yard) irregularly shaped activity pool with a 16-person jetted section, shallow-water tile lounges, a swim-up bar, and an infinity edge. A 12-person spa tub sheltered by a cupola fronts the other wing and in between, a formal fountain garden contains a geometric, infinity-edge "quiet pool" measuring roughly 23 by 23 meters (25 by 25 yards) that contains bronze statues and is flanked by two-person lounging beds and padded lounge chairs. A 2.5-meter-diameter (8-ft) toddlers' pool lies secluded next to a playground.

Lapped by water that remains calm in most weather, the resort's beach frontage extends 200 meters (219 yards) along Cancún Island's north side, where it is protected from open-sea swells. The beachfront is divided into a crescent beach and a rocky section that includes an area for safe water entry. The resort's entire waterfront has garden-fringed sunbathing terraces with padded lounge chairs and umbrellas.

The resort offers snorkeling gear, boogie boards, kayaks, windsurfers, and small sailboats. Introductory scuba-diving lessons are offered in the pool without charge, and beginner, refresher, and certification instruction and excursions (surcharges for all) are also available. Independent operators on the beach or on nearby beaches rent Jet Skis and offer parasailing and banana-boat rides. The resort includes two lighted tennis courts.

Pok-Ta-Pok Golf Club is 1 km (0.75 mi) from the resort, and the Hilton golf course and driving range are 8.5 km (5.25 mi).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Windsurfing on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby

• Snorkeling on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding on site
• Swimming on site
• Tennis on site
• Volleyball on site
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities and activities at this Riu Palace Las Americas are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

A health-and-beauty spa with complimentary men's and women's saunas and two eight-person spa tubs (one warm, one hot) offers massage, body treatments, facials, hair and nail care, hair braiding, and waxing. (Surcharges for all spa and beauty services.) A fitness room contains cardio and weight machines. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Sauna
• Concierge services
• Fitness equipment
• Health club
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (free)
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Business services
• Number of rooms: 368

• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Number of floors: 9
• Wedding services
• Wireless Internet access - complimentary
• Room service (24 hours)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Entertainment

Activities include:

• Nightly entertainment, including music/dance shows, karaoke, and disco dancing in an air-conditioned theater with upholstered seats
• Stretching classes
• Bingo
• Pool aerobics
• Beach volleyball
• Beach soccer
• Ping-Pong tournaments
• Spanish lessons
• Dance lessons
• Kitchen tours
• Crazy games

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Don Roberto - Air-conditioned dining room with white linens, cove ceiling, wrought-iron chandeliers. Open-air seaview terrace. Buffet breakfast and lunch. Theme-buffet dinner served twice a week.

Los Arcos - Air-conditioned restaurant open for à la carte Italian lunch and à la carte rodizio-style Brazilian dinner where skewered meats and poultry are sliced at tables. Also open from late night to early morning for snack foods. Lunch/dinner reservations required. Lunch/dinner Dress code: Long pants for men. (No sleeveless shirts.)

Sample lunch menu for Los Arcos

Sample lunch menu for Los Arcos

• Appetizer/soup bar
• Pizza
• Pasta
• Pork loin with Parmesan
• Beef medallions with Rosemary sauce
• Spinach cannelloni
• Dessert bar

  Sample dinner menu for Los Arcos

• Salad/soup bar
• Argentinian chorizo
• Battered beef with bacon
• Chicken drumsticks with garlic, lemon, paprika
• Turkey breast
• Baked onion
• Garlic spinach
• Waffle fries
• Battered plantain with bacon
• Dessert bar

Sakura - À la carte Japanese dinner restaurant with black furniture, light-colored wood paneling, floor-to-ceiling windows, bamboo accents, woven-paddle ceiling fans. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants for men. (No sleeveless shirts.)

Sample menu for Sakura

Sample menu for Sakura
Starters:

• Soy bean soup with tofu
• Tempura vegetables and shrimp
• Tuna and salmon sashimi
• Udon noodles with meat and octopus
  Main courses:
• Beef teppanyaki
• Shrimp with spicy tamarind sauce
• Chicken yakitori
• Salmon with balsamic-shitake vinegar
  Desserts:
• Fried ice cream with strawberry sauce
• Cream-cheese gelatin with fruit and peach liqueur
• Lychees with ice cream.

Krystal - Serving gourmet-fusion cuisine in an intimate, air-conditioned restaurant with blue walls, wood paneling, etched mirrors, brocade chairs, white linens. Open for à la carte dinner. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants for men. (No sleeveless shirts.)

Sample menu for Sir Arthur

Sample menu for Sir Arthur
Starters:

• Feta-and-greens salad
• Crab bisque
• Tagliatelle with seafood
• Mussels Rockefeller
  Main courses:
• Red snapper with pepper sauce
• Beef fillet with Jamaican pepper sauce
• Lamb ribs with rosemary sauce
• Duck breast with tropical fruit
  Desserts:
• Fruits and honey
• Crêpes Suzette
• Peach Melba

Tio Pepe Tapas - À la carte dinner restaurant with Spanish decor featuring Spanish cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants for men. (No sleeveless shirts.)

Sample menu for Tio Pepe

Sample menu for Tio Pepe
Starters:

• Asparagus tips
• Fried fish sticks with crunchy pasta
• Meat-and-cheese pastries
• Cream of watercress soup
  Main courses:
• Seafood casserole
• Spinach-stuffed chicken breast with moscatel sauce
• Beef tenderloin with cabrales cheese
• Crêpes with vegetable ragout
  Desserts:
• Chocolate bonbons
• Fritters with almond sauce
• Chocolate-covered strawberries

El Romero - Open-air seaview restaurant with table linens, exhibition kitchen. Buffet breakfast. Late-morning Continental breakfast. Buffet lunch. Afternoon snacks such as burgers, hot dogs, and pizza. À la carte steakhouse at dinner. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Dress shorts or long pants for men. (No sleeveless shirts.)

Sample dinner menu for El Romero

Sample dinner menu for El Romero

• Appetizer/soup buffet
• Ribeye steak
• Beef tenderloin
• Chicken
• Pork tenderloin
• Fried onion
• Baked potato
• Corn on the cob
• Dessert bar

Krystal - A la carte restaurant specializing in fusion cuisine that blends local ingredients, regional flavors, and international techniques. Menu developed by Michelin-star Spanish chefs. Reservations required.

Sample menu for Krystal

• Smoked salmon with avocado mousse and herb mayonnaise
• Vegetable ravioli with shrimp in Chardonnay wine sauce
• Loin of lamb
• Chilean sea bass with stewed tomato and basil foam

Bar Art Deco - Air-conditioned bar/lounge with dark-wood paneling, blue-plush seating, Art Deco mirrors. Open mid-morning to late night for coffee drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and tropical drinks.

Bar Terraza - Veranda bar with wrought-iron furniture. Open early evening to late night for beer, wine, cocktails, and tropical drinks.

La Nuit - Theater bar open early evening to late night.

Can - Swim-up pool bar open mid-morning to early evening.

Cun - Pool bar open mid-morning to early evening.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for on-site meals, drinks, activities, entertainment, and use of non-motorized water-sports equipment. See below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Meals and beverages at all resort restaurants and snack bars
• Unlimited domestic- and international-brand drinks at all restaurants and bars
• In-room liquor dispenser with premium-brand vodka, rum, brandy, tequila
• In-room minibar with soft drinks, beer, water
• Room service breakfast

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities

All-Inclusive activities
Water sports:

• Kayaks
• Snorkeling gear
• Small sailboats
• Boogie boards
• Windsurfers
• Pool aerobics
• Introductory scuba-diving lesson in pool
  Not included: Motorized water sports; scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions offered by an independent operator.

  Land sports:

• Tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Beach soccer
• Ping-Pong

  All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Use of children's playground
• Daily activities for adults, six days a week
• Entrance to and drinks at Pacha disco at partner property, Riu Cancun

Not included

Not included:

• Motorized water sports
• Scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions
• Spa and beauty services
• Hair braiding
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Telephone calls and faxes
• Incidental purchases
• Outside tours
• Airport transfers
• Airport departure tax (Approximately $20 per person. Price subject to change.)

Address

Blvd. Kukulcan Lote 4

Cancun, 77500

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico (CUN-Cancun Intl.)

Area:

Cancun Hotel Zone, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico