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Royalton Riviera Cancun

★★★★☆4.2 out of 5 · 1,601 reviews

All inclusive

Casino

4★

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Royalton Riviera Cancun is an all-inclusive 4-star resort in Puerto Morelos with 100 rooms rated 4.2/5 by 1,601 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $340 a night; direct beach access.

About

Royalton Riviera Cancun is an all-inclusive resort just south of Puerto Morelos, right on the beach between Cancún and Playa del Carmen. It's a big property — over 100 rooms — with a contemporary build, direct sand access, and a casino on-site, which sets it apart from most beach resorts in the area. The 4.2 rating across 1,600+ reviews suggests it's solid but not flawless; rooms and cleanliness both score 4.4, while service sits at 4.1. Value rates at 4.0, which tracks for a resort in the $400/night range. This isn't an adults-only spot, and families show up, though the party score of 4 out of 5 signals it leans more social than serene. Walkability off the property is low — you're here to stay put. Sargassum is seasonal on this stretch of coast, typically May through October, and the resort manages it when it arrives. The casino and beachfront location are the main draws if you want one property that covers most bases.

At a glance

Area: Puerto Morelos
Star rating: ★★★★☆
Typical nightly: $340
Beach access: direct
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●●○
Walkability: ●●○○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: ✓
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: ✓
Vibe: all-inclusive
casino
contemporary
luxury
beachfront

Sargassum: seasonal (May–Oct)

Caribbean coast between Cancún and Playa del Carmen; seasonal sargassum May-Oct, typically managed by resort

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The Grill is the steakhouse inside Moon Palace The Grand, about 20 minutes south of the Hotel Zone along the coast highway. It's an all-inclusive resort, so you're booking the whole stay, not just the table — but if you're there, this is where you go when you want red meat and white tablecloths instead of the buffet. The 4.9 rating runs on perfect service scores and solid marks for food and value, which tracks for a resort dining room where the staff has one job and the kitchen isn't cutting corners. Atmosphere sits lower at 4.0, likely because it feels like a hotel restaurant, not a standalone find. It's quiet, formal enough for an anniversary dinner, and the steaks come out consistent. If you're staying at Moon Palace, it's worth the reservation. If you're not, you're probably not coming all the way out here just for this — there are independent spots closer to town that do the same work.

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