🌴🌴 RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS FULL TOUR - Cancun, Mexico

[@harryscofield9924]

I stayed at RIU Palace Las Americas from February 26 until March 5, 2024. This hotel was awesome and the staff was so courteous and caring. I had a great time as it was my first time to Cancun and out of the country USA. I give this resort five stars! Also loved the night life at RIU Caribe for the White and Neon parties. I didn't want to leave. The restaurants were great and the food was excellent. I would recommend this resort. Met some nice people on the beach while I was there. I recommend RIU Palace Las Americas.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bj10jgo]

so would you Riu Las Americas is better as far for the beach and food? We been to Riu las americas once and wanted to try to go Riu Kukulkan but i heard the beach water is wavy and can have a lot of seaweed..

[@WherewegoingNext]

@bj10jgo the food at Kukulkan is very similar to Las Americas. The beach is much better at Las Americas bc it’s very calm and little-to-no sargassum 👍🏻

[@mjblack2010]

Literally just returned from this resort Saturday. Seven days and I didn't want to leave. This was our second time here in the last two years. Very nice

[@amydamjanovic9183]

I’ll be there in April 2024 for my best friend’s wedding, I can’t wait!

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have fun!

[@jimk957]

How was it? We are looking at possibly going in July.

[@amydamjanovic9183]

@@jimk957 it was gorgeous! The resort is beautiful, great pools, great food, great location.

[@jimk957]

@@amydamjanovic9183 Thank you for the reply. :)

[@samwdavis]

We're in our 60s and this is by FAR our favorite hotel in Cancun for the value. We've gone here MANY times. We didn't go this year because we travelled with our grandkids and as you mentioned, it's adult only, but we REALLY missed this hotel. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. It's a complete pleasure all the way around. Experiencing another alternative this year, just made us appreciate this hotel all the more! There was a BIG difference! I think you're right about the art work changing. I think it changed since last year. Another thing I noticed when you showed the beach is that before, they had some beds on the beach that were reserved for certain levels of rooms, but I didn't see them there. If they've taken them out, we will really miss that. A suggestion if someone is planning to go to the black & white steak house. Plan to check in and then waste a little bit of time. There is always a wait time as opposed to any of the other restaurants. BUT, they have an option on the menu for lobster which many other hotels either don't offer or charge extra for. Be careful about the activities guys when you enter the theater. I don't think they work for the hotel and we've had some problems with either mistakes or misrepresenting details of the activities. A BIG thing for us, being older and both having back problems, is that as you mentioned, the cove-shaped beach protects from large waves. It has some of the calmest water on the peninsula. Tips are NOT expected or encouraged and you get great, friendly service just the same. That's a big thing when you spend a lot of time walking around in swimsuits and trying not to carry a lot of money or personal belongings with you. The HUGE shower in the rooms is WONDERFUL. The balconies of the rooms are also really nice. They also have liquor dispensers in the rooms as well as a stock of drinks and snacks in the room that are included, which is not the case with all hotels. A tip for ANYONE staying in Cancun for the first time. Do NOT leave the balcony doors with the air conditioner running. The resulting flood in your room from the humidity will not be the high point of your stay. I'm ashamed to say, I speak from personal experience. You did a great job on the review! Thank you very much!

[@WherewegoingNext]

Wow thanks for all the tips! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@peggy-ann1961]

Great comments…we’re trying to figure out where to stay in November. 🇨🇦👏

[@stepheniewillen9838]

I can’t wait…we have been a faithful Las Vegas vacationer but we are going here next week and I think this will top Vegas for sure

[@WherewegoingNext]

Enjoy your trip!

[@aprilking8092]

This video was very informative and helpful . Very detailed. Thank you. I plan on going for my birthday in November!

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have a great trip!

[@lawrencebard4660]

Excellent video I’m going July 8 for 10 days

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have a great trip!

[@johnrambo4245]

I went there in 2004 when it was first built, it still looks exactly the same. I wish I did 😆

[@WherewegoingNext]

😅we all do! The hotel is very well maintained 👌🏻

[@Danchocobar]

Thanks for the awesome content Andrew and Mona! I usually watch your videos before I book my mexico 10 day vacations. Gonna aim for Cabo this winter.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thank you! Cabo is a great spot as well 👍🏻

[@saskatuner]

The Palace in Cabo is a beautiful resort . Stayed there November 2022 . Highly recommend 👌

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Hey Andrew and Mona, thank you very much for a very comprehensive video on the property. Keep up the great work! 👍😎🚴‍♂️⛹️‍♀️🤸‍♂️

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jimk957]

Thank you so much for the informative video!

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for watching!

[@CARDJE921]

So ready!! We’ll be there for Memorial Day 🎉

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have fun!

[@NeilAlderman]

Great review. Thanks

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thx for watching!

[@davidholden9045]

Thanks for the fantastic in depth review , we are coming here from England in July for our honeymoon we had originally booked a all inclusive hotel in Cyprus but having stayed last October at the Riu Palace Santa Maria on the beautiful island of Sal in Cape Verde we realised that we had made a mistake and needed to book a Riu Palace holiday and after a bit of research decided on this little beauty , it looks fantastic and we can't wait for July

[@WherewegoingNext]

Amazing!! You’ll really like Las Americas, it’s great for honeymooners! Downtown Cancun is there too if you want to venture out. Have fun and congrats!

[@ceetee8562]

I stayed at the RIU Cancun in 2004 when it had this same look it was beautiful.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes, beautiful hotel 👍🏻

[@jaymeamtraktravel2703]

Thanks for making this video this where I stay when I come to Cancun I will be back there 3 weeks from today can’t wait 7th trip there😊

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for watching! Have an amazing 7th trip! Las Americas is truly a gem 💎

[@jaymeamtraktravel2703]

@@WherewegoingNext thank u

[@agent4127]

Thanks! We're booking our vacation here

[@WherewegoingNext]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@duc236]

Great video, which would you say is the best one RIU Peninsula or RIU Las Americas

[@WherewegoingNext]

They’re pretty similar in terms of amenities and food - main difference is the decor and location. If you want to be downtown Cancun and want adults-only, then we recommend the Las Americas. If you want a family resort, then Peninsula is your best bet.

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Hi guys, ..... hope you and yours are all doing well. QUESTION: Multiple videos on various Resorts in the Cancun hotel zone say that there is an obvious "ODOR" that emanates in the Hotel Zone. Some say it smells like a "Sewer." Can you confirm this or shed any light on the topic?? Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work. 😎

[@WherewegoingNext]

Oh geez- we didn’t notice any strange sewer smells when we were there last, but it’s been a few years

[@eboniejones300]

So ready we will be there 7/9-7-13

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have a great trip!

[@ardenvangellis3707]

very nice ibsorvation 🎉

[@WherewegoingNext]

👍🏻

[@davidng407]

Hi Andrew and Mona, fantastic job as usual! Do all Riu properties have hot and cool pools in the spa areas that you don't need to pay extra for?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks David! It seems like the ones in Cancun do!

[@anagaby30]

Tks for the review

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for watching!

[@John-es7zn]

Hi ,great review Looking for a hotel that has abit of music by pool bar but not obnoxious all the time... Is this hotel ok for peace and quiet with the choice if you want to party you can?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes, there are quite pools and pool bars with music 👍🏻

[@kamkarter8821]

Your videos are so great. Trying to decide which one to book for a solo trip in 2 weeks. Did you have a favorite?

[@WherewegoingNext]

The RIUs are all very different… if you’re going solo and want to meet people, RIU Cancun might be better for you. Las Americas has an older demographic and more couples.. but if you are looking for a quiet vacation, that might be a good choice for you as well. The nice thing about staying at a RIU Palace is that you can visit the other RIUs in the area - so you could visit Cancun anytime during your trip, but not vice versa if staying at Cancun.

[@kamkarter8821]

@@WherewegoingNext thanks for replying. I was looking at Kulkucan because it is new but the beach looks rough.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes, it’s a nice new hotel but the beach is not as good as the other RIUs 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kamkarter8821]

@@WherewegoingNext thanks again for your response. What makes it not as good? Food? Beach?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Can’t comment on too much bc we didn’t stay at Kukulkan, but the beach is the main thing we noticed as being not as good.

[@Rflowers89]

I saw this is adults only 😮bummer

[@WherewegoingNext]

🤷🏼‍♀️ the RIU Palace Costa Mujeres is an excellent family resort just north of Cancun - video coming soon!

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Hey Andrew, planning on visiting RIU PALACE LAS AMERICAS in May 2024. Since the Resort is so close to the Cancun downtown area, planning on walking to and from there. QUESTION: Do you recommend changing dollars to Pesos?? QUESTION²: Have you take the ADO BUS up and down the Cancun Hotel Zone??

[@WherewegoingNext]

We’ve only ever carried USD or paid with our credit cards 👍🏻 not sure what bus you’re referring to - but we have taken the local city bus up and down the hotel zone many times. 👍🏻

[@bj10jgo]

so would you Riu Las Americas is better as far for the beach and food? We been to Riu las americas once and wanted to try to go Riu Kukulkan but i heard the beach water is wavy and can have a lot of seaweed..

[@saskatuner]

Enjoy your video's very much as they are very informative . Have flights booked to Cancun in November and trying to decide between the Las America's or Riviera Maya palace in Playa del Carmen . Which one would be better ?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for watching! If you are beach people, I would say Las Americas. It’s also right in downtown Cancun, so you are in the action. Riviera Maya is more updated and larger. The beach is very hit or miss, depending on the seaweed. The food and service is basically the same at both.

[@saskatuner]

Looks like the Las America's is our choice !

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have a great trip!

[@saskatuner]

Las America's was wonderful . Good food and drinks. Close to shopping. Beautiful beach . Definitely would stay there again .

[@WherewegoingNext]

Amazing! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@jordankonya2478]

Thanks for the great video! Just curious, do any of the al a cartes require reservations?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Last time we were there, they were first come first serve

[@LucyAdam-r1l]

Good day Andrew ,Can you please tell me if we are allowed to reserve Lounge chairs in the morning with a towel as do other hotels that we have visited ? We enjoyed this video very much !

[@WherewegoingNext]

It’s not technically “allowed” - but everyone still does it 🤷🏼‍♀️ just know that they won’t be liable if someone takes your belongings

[@LucyAdam-r1l]

Thank you@@WherewegoingNext

[@sandyfranklin552]

Hello, love your videos!!! I was wondering if you would have access to Riu Palace in playacar also

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thank you! Yes, I believe so - but the RIUs in Playacar are about an hour and a half away 🤔

[@willscott151]

Thanks for the info! As a 24-year old going with some college buddies of mine, do you think Rui Las Americas or Rui Cancun might be the better fit?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Definitely RIU Cancun 👌🏻

[@brandongormley472]

Do you have to make dinner reservations before checking in to hotel? Or how does the dinner reservations work since it is all inclusive, thanks!

[@WherewegoingNext]

It’s first come, first serve at the ala cartes 👍🏻

[@mamiposa26]

which riu hotel do you recommend the most in Cancun? we want to go but can't decide. thanks

[@WherewegoingNext]

What do you prioritize in a vacation? They are all pretty different.

[@bac718]

​@WherewegoingNext I'm looking to take my 20 year old son and nephew. Which resort you suggest for young adults? Thanks

[@WherewegoingNext]

RIU Cancun 💯!

[@TheDuTemplefamily]

Do you have a review of the room you stayed in?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Sadly we didn’t stay here 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@alfieandcharlie00]

We spent two weeks at the peninsula in October and all of the restaurants were terrible. The buffet however was excellent, but I would not return for the money we spent.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yeah we noticed that the ala carte restaurants were not as good as our previous time there 😕

[@dawntoure1306]

We are looking to book at both las americas and Rui Cancun since we will be traveling with a 16 year old. Can you tell me if these two hotels are connected? Meaning can you walk through las Americas and get to Rui Cancun?

[@WherewegoingNext]

FYI - Las Americas is adults-only (18+). No, they are not connected - there’s a resort in between them, but it’s a short walk down the road. Also, it’s important to note that if you’re staying at Cancun, you do not have access to Las Americas. If you stay at Las Americas, you do have access to Cancun, but not vise versa.

[@PauloRoberto-ps5yq]

Gostei muito do Resort. Você lembra em qual mês você se hospedou?

[@WherewegoingNext]

We visited this resort in March, 2023 👍🏻

[@PauloRoberto-ps5yq]

@@WherewegoingNext olá, maravilha. Muito obrigado pelo seu retorno. Planejo visitar Cancun e pretendo ficar nesse hotel no próximo ano. Muito obrigado mais uma vez

[@umaristamov2809]

What did the age demographic look like in this hotel? Are there many young adult here or is this place mostly for middle aged people? Should we book riu Cancun since you said its more party oriented?

[@WherewegoingNext]

It’s definitely an older demographic. There are some younger couples, but it’s a pretty quiet resort. If you’re looking for a party scene, then RIU Cancun is a better fit 👍🏻

[@leonardoculina7669]

Do you know if they offer gluten free food options? Do they call it out on the menu? How accommodating are they to this? I want to book but have to confirm before going

[@WherewegoingNext]

We didn’t see any menu options that were gluten free - but they do have a few gluten free breads at the buffet. Not too sure what the options are otherwise 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nino_ie]

Hi thank you for a great review I will be there in September I have a question about tipping I'm from Ireland and we are not used to it is it like the USA and you tip everyone you come in contact with and if so how much because it is all inclusive you don't have a guide

[@WherewegoingNext]

No, you don’t have to tip everyone you come into contact with! You technically don’t have to tip anyone at all, but it is customary to tip a little. We usually tip the bell boys a few dollars, a few dollars at breakfast and lunch and a bit more at dinner - $5 to $10 depending on service 👍🏻 we also tip bartenders, but not for every drink.. just at our discretion. We also leave money on the bed every day for the maid. Hope that helps!

[@nino_ie]

@@WherewegoingNext thank you really helpful first time in an all-inclusive also 😊

[@WherewegoingNext]

Have an amazing time!

[@martincortes7108]

Which riu dou you recommend, las americas or rivera maya?

[@WherewegoingNext]

It depends - riviera Maya is newer looking bc it was recently updated, it’s larger, but it’s now a family resort. Las Americas is more dated, but adults only and beautiful resort with a great beach 👍🏻

[@sandyfranklin552]

Hello, Is there a swim up bar?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes 👍🏻

[@ccarter511]

Do they provide transportation to and from the airport ?

[@WherewegoingNext]

No, you will have to arrange your own - either by booking a vacation package that includes flights, hotel and transportation, or by booking your own transfer or taxi. We usually book Canada Transfers to take us to and from the airport 👍🏻

[@ccarter511]

@@WherewegoingNext THX

[@WanderWiseley]

How far is the closest decent casino?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Not sure 🤔 there is likely one in the main hotel district

[@TonyZ1717]

Hold On....!!! Didn't they ban smoking in Mexico as of Jan 15 or 16, 2023..? Only place to smoke would be private homes..? What have I missed since then.?

[@WherewegoingNext]

It’s not banned completely - most resorts have designated smoking areas.

[@TonyZ1717]

@@WherewegoingNext Interesting turn of events, however, limiting people to a tiny area to smoke I would assume is something people wouldn't go for - if they can't smoke "where they are". Anyways, doesn't hinder me - so my brother can't come with us...LOL Thanks for the quick response - great videos and 4k quality.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for watching! Have a great trip!

[@petersampson5202]

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[@stephaniepark2291]

Did you have any issues with mildew smell coming from the bed?

[@WherewegoingNext]

We did not stay at this hotel, so we can’t say 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@stephaniepark2291]

@@WherewegoingNext which one did you stay at?

[@WherewegoingNext]

RIU Palace Peninsula

[@ItzKevbot]

is it all bottom shelf alcohol?

[@WherewegoingNext]

🤷🏼‍♀️

[@pc7377]

Are there any good inclusive party hotels in Cancun

[@WherewegoingNext]

Riu Caribe 👍🏻

[@nsosawetrust7895]

Is there an younger crowd dere like early 20s?

[@WherewegoingNext]

No, this hotel is geared to an older crowd and couples. RIU Cancun is the one with the younger crowd 👍🏻

[@TorontoSupraMan]

More beach next time

[@WherewegoingNext]

👍🏻

[@patriciadow9929]

There use to be a jacuzzi in the solarium. Also tge Italian restaurant opens around noon and stays open till 10 I believe.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, the hours for the Italian are a bit confusing on the sign 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@BigRW]

It's actually 5 pm till 10 pm.

[@patriciadow9929]

@R W we eat lunch there any time we are at Las americas. We like that option. Unless they changed it in Jan I don't know. We ate dinner there in March.

[@patriciadow9929]

@@BigRW 8 am till 10 pm just googled it

[@BigRW]

@@patriciadow9929 I was just looking at what the sign said in the video. Maybe the sign was wrong.

[@Ht1976.]

Great video but you’re driving me crazy with your use of à la carte. Everything is included in the restaurants. They are quite the opposite of À la carte.

[@WherewegoingNext]

Not our choice of words - that’s just what they’re called 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jonahmandic-tadano8403]

Is this resort good for group of guys in their young 20s?

[@WherewegoingNext]

No, it’s mostly for older couples. We recommend the RIU Cancun 👍🏻

[@jonahmandic-tadano8403]

@@WherewegoingNext staying at palace gives you full access to riu cancun right

[@jonahmandic-tadano8403]

@@WherewegoingNext any resort you’d recommend for us? We looking to party

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes it does

[@daphcliche1584]

When you mention older is it more like 40 50 ?​@@WherewegoingNext

[@turvey12]

Very dark in the hotel👀

[@WherewegoingNext]

It’s a more traditional look 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Vick091990]

That is not downtown Cancun lol

[@WherewegoingNext]

Well the “downtown” of the hotel zone

[@sergeykuzema8274]

Who smokes is bad place for you Only two unequipped places to smoke You pay money but you can’t rest how do you want it

[@WherewegoingNext]

🤷🏼‍♀️ Mexico changed their smoking laws a few years ago

[@johnnywright4771]

Anyone know the best party hotel in Cancun?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Not sure on the best - but out of the RIUs, the RIU Cancun has the best party vibe 👍🏻

[@luisagarbutt4248]

Is it true that if i stay at Riu Palace we can visit the amenities (pool/drinks) at the other Riu properties?

[@WherewegoingNext]

Yes, you can go to RIU Cancun, Caribe, Palace Peninsula - but not the new one, Kukulcan