Riu Palace Las Americas
Cancun-Punta Cancun

On the beach near the Convention Center and Punta Cancun, in the heart of Cancun's exclusive hotel zone.

Just steps away from shopping, dining, amazing nightlife. Next door to RIU Cancun.

Distance from Airport: 12.5 miles from the airport
Distance from Downtown: 6.2 miles from downtown Cancun
Distance from Attractions: Right in the heart of Cancun's hotel zone and only 390 ft from shopping center.
Distance from Beach: On the beach, offers complimentary sun loungers on the hotel private beach
Local Transportation Options: Taxi or bus
Parking: Yes, free of charge

Hotel Rating: 4.5 (Deluxe +)
Number of Rooms: 372


Room Category Descriptions:

• JS - Junior Suite
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 2 double beds - subject to availability at time of check-in
• JO - Junior Suite Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa or sofa-bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds - subject to availability at time of check-in
• SQ - Suite Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, bedroom separate from living room area which has a sofa or sofa-bed, direct dial phone, internet data port, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace with ocean view.
  Occupancy: 3adults/3 total.
  Bedding: 1 king and sofa bed

• SJ - Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View
  Air conditioning, ceiling fan, split-level living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, internet data port, regularly replenished minibar and liquor dispenser, coffee maker, satellite flat-screen TV, radio alarm clock, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities. Balcony or terrace with ocean view and private whirlpool.
  Occupancy: 3adults/3 total.
  Bedding: 1 king and sofa bed

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes at check-in time (subject to availability)
• Air Conditioning: Yes and ceiling fans
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer, bathtub with shower, bathroom amenities kit
• Balcony / Patio: Yes, balcony or terrace
• Cribs: Yes/free of charge at check-in time only (subject to availability)
• Internet Access: Complimentary 90 minutes per day wireless connection in the lobby. Wireless throughout the entire hotel for an additional charge (beach areas not included).
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No
• Nonsmoking Rooms: Yes, all rooms are non-smoking rooms
• Rollaway Beds: Yes/free of charge at check-in (subject to availability)
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in-room safe, no extra charge
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes/yes
• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Yes, with satelite TV, no radio

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes (additional charges might apply)
• Internet Access: Yes, WiFi Internet is free of charge in the lobby and conference room
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 11:00am & 12:00noon
• Child Ages: Children 1 and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding; children from 2-12 years of age pay children rate.
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy room / Day Room: No
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors / Elevators: 8/Yes
• Other Guest Services: Internet access, laundry service, medical staff on call 24 hours a day, iron and ironing board

Handicapped rooms: Yes, 4 rooms
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes, they need to be requested
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes (upon availabilty)
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: No
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: NO
Closed-captioned TV: NO
Braille: No
Seeing Eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• Krystal - Fusion cuisine, reservations and dress code required
• Sakura - Japanese, reservations and dress code required
• Tio Pepe - Spanish, reservations and dress code required
• Sir Arthur - French, reservations and dress code required
• Los Arcos - For lunch is Italian, reservations and dress code required; for dinner is Brazilian, reservations and dress code required
• Don Roberto- The main buffet, serving international food
• El Romero - Steak House, open for dinner only, reservations and dress code required
• Room Service - Yes, 24 hours a day

Note:

• All specialty restaurants are a la carte.
• Dress code for dinner: Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves.

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Art Deco - Lobby Bar
• La Nuit - Lounge Bar with terrace
• Can - Poolside bar, drink service at the pool
• Cun - Swim-up bar

Entertainment:

• Nightly entertainment. Live music, shows or RIU evening programs also includes entrance and drinks at Pacha nightclub at the Riu Cancun.

Pool: 2, one with adjoining whirlpool and children's pool
Whirlpool: Yes


Beach: Yes, complimentary sun loungers on the hotel's private beach
Watersports: Yes, nonmotorized watersports included are sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, body boarding and introduction to scuba diving


Spa: Yes, Renova Spa, offers assorted treatments, massages, and beauty salon (additional charges)
Fitness Center: Yes, complimentary gym and sauna


Golf: Yes, nearby
Tennis: Yes, at the Riu Cancun only 325 feet away, no extra charge


Shopping: Hotel has a gift shop and it is close to other shopping
Other: Spa services, volleyball, aerobics, and ping pong. At an additional cost there are - spa services, beauty salon, car rental, laundry service, babysitting, gift shop, scuba diving school, snorkeling excursions, banana boat, deep sea fishing, wave runner, parasailing, and bike rental.

Full All-Inclusive Plan Rating features include:

• All meals and snacks

Breakfast:

• Full American Breakfast buffet and on-the-spot cooking stations, fresh fruits/juices, and Cava.
• Continental breakfast/snack

Lunch:

• Cold and warm dishes buffet and on-the-spot cooking stations.
• Pizzas, pasta, salads, and varied desserts

Dinner:

• Buffets and dishes prepared on the spot
• Special Evenings: Theme buffet twice a week

Optional dining:

• Brazilian cuisine at "Los Arcos" (advanced reservation required)
• "El Romero" grill/steakhouse (advanced reservation required)
• Tapas theme restaurant (advanced reservation required)
• A la carte restaurant (advanced reservations required)

Beverages:

• Domestic and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
• Minibar and liquor dispenser re-stocking, 24 hours snacks
• In-room safe

Sports and activities:

• Gym, ping-pong
• 1 lighted hard-surface tennis court (at Riu Cancun)
• Sauna and whirlpool
• Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, snorkel gear, and introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool

Entertainment:

• Daytime entertainment program for adults (six times a week)
• Entrance and drinks to Disco in Riu Cancun (open six times a week)
• The Riu Palace Las Americas has exchange privileges with the Riu Cancun and Riu Caribe except for restaurants after 5pm (dinner)

• Minimum check-in age is 18 years of age, except during the months of March and April, when a minimum of 1 person, 21 years of age, is required to check-in. In the event there is not a 21 year old to check in, you will be unable to stay at the resort.
• Credit card deposit required upon check in: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• No Spring break students allowed
• Some restaurants may have a dress code and require reservations

• Year built: 2004
• Most recent renovations: 2005, after Hurriane Wilma

• This magnificent hotel, offers exchange privileges with other RIU hotels. This hotel offers a private beach area and an exceptioanal level of luxury and comfort.
• All-suite resort, steps from nightlife and dining
• Welcome gift upon arrival
• Specialty restaurants including new line of restaurant called Krystal
• 24 hour All-inclusive
• 24-Hour room service
• Drink service at the pool
• Newly improved linens
• Complimentary 90 minutes of internet access per day in the lobby. Internet access throughout the extire hotel (excludes beach areas) for an additional charge.
• Exchange privileges with Riu Cancun and Riu Caribe

• Great for upscale clients desiring an all-inclusive resort near Punta Cancun

• Large property
• Located in the heart of Cancun hotel zone
• Active resort
• No spring break groups

• Child Ages: Children 1 and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding, children from 2-12 years of age pay children rate.

Children's Activity Program: Yes, "RiuLand" for children 4-12. Children are divided into two groups: ages 4-7 and 8-12, and each group features it's own entertainment team and programs. Kids will enjoy exciting theme days such as "Games Day", "Riu Holiday", "Pirate Day", Aqualand" and "Olympic Games". Entertainment evening shows also await young children's shows with great costumes, quiz games and the election of Mr. and Miss RiuLand.

• Babysitting Service: Yes (extra charge will apply)
• Children's Amenities: Childrens playground and swimming pool

Available only through the Luxury program.

Available only through the Romance program

Honeymoon couples receive the following:

• Surprise welcome gift in their room
• King bed (subject to availablity at time of check-in)
• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availablity and upon request)

Restrictions apply including:

• 3-night minimum stay required.
• Honeymoon couple must present proof of marriage within the past year upon check in. Wedding certificate or marriage license will qualify.
• Services are valid per room per stay unless otherwise noted
• Services are subject to change or substitution based on availability at the discretion of the hotel
• No cash value for unused services

Available only through the Romance program.


Wedding Packages available for purchase:

• Riu Royal Wedding Package

  For complete details see the Wedding Package information listed under the ‘Activities+More’ tab in the Destination section of our website for this destination