Resort Details
- RestaurantsTreat your taste buds to a flavor sensation as you feast on eclectic cuisines from around the world at our 9 restaurants, 8 a la carte restaurants and 1 buffet included.
Agave | Mexican Cuisine
This restaurant provides the authentic culinary experience of Mexico. Enjoy the fusion of Mesoamerican cooking that combines old-world Spanish recipes with a mix of European cuisine. Regional selections like Oaxaca cheese and Mexican herb oil are feature ingredients of favorite dishes. This restaurant offers gluten-free selections.
Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
Armadillo | Tex-Mex Cuisine
Your authentic Tex-Mex experience awaits! Set by the pools of Diamond Club, this open air fusion restaurant provides the perfect setting to enjoy authentic favourites like sizzling fajitas or fresh grilled seafood and delectable hickory smoked meats.
Lunch: For Diamond Club guests only
Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
Caribbean Grill | Caribbean Cuisine
This restaurant serves up authentic Caribbean-style dishes just steps from the sand with a panoramic view of the ocean. Menu includes nachos, grilled chicken and refreshing sorbets. It also features a special kids section for family-friendly daytime snacking without having to leave the beach.
Lunch, Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
Gourmet Marche | International Buffet
Discover the freshest local ingredients and enjoy a wide selection of local and international flavors served at the stations of this buffet restaurant, also offering fresh fruit juices, a special kids buffet area and healthy options.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
Hunter Steakhouse | Authentic Steakhouse
This unique restaurant offers guests a grand steakhouse experience. Watch chefs in the open kitchen as they perfectly prepare your steak. Also, our onsite sommelier can suggest a pairing from our magnificent Cava Wine Cellar*, a feature of this stylish a la carte restaurant. Cava Wine Cellar Dinner is available for celebrations or private dinners ($).
Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
Taj | Indian Cuisine
Taj features modern and refined Indian cuisine with a varied selection of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes in an upscale and relaxed setting. From classic items like Butter Chicken and Vegetable Biryani to sophisticated renditions of new Indian dishes, there’s a world of aromatic flavors to satisfy your taste buds.
Dinner
Zen | Japanese Cuisine
Impressive design sets the mood for an authentic teppaenyaki experience. Also, explore the best of Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi at this a la carte dining experience.
Dinner
Dress code: Evening Casual
C/X Culinary Experience ($) | Chef’s Table
Pleasing to both the eye and palette, a vibrant menu is sure to create a memorable adults only (aged 15+) dining experience as your personal chef takes you through seven courses with musical selections to accompany each dish.
Dinner
Dress Code: Evening Elegant
- Various Bars/LoungesOur guests are never too far from refreshments. From the lobby to the beach and the swim-up pool bar to the martini bar, we’ve got a wide selection of specialty cocktails, international and local brand liquors, beers, and house wines.
There are 12 Bars
-SCORE Sports Bar and Lounge
-Lobby Bar
-Martini Mix
-Tides Beach Bar
-Diamond Club™ Lounge
-Diamond Club™ Beach Bar
-Sands Beach Bar
-Nautica Beach Bar
-XS Disco Bar
-Dips Swim-up Bar
-Chill Swim-up Bar
-Encore Swim-Bar
- 24-hour room service
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business center†
- Butler service†
- Children programs†
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Currency exchange†
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour room service
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business center†
- Butler service†
- Children programs†
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Currency exchange†
- Exercise gym
- Health club
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Please contact hotel at weddingplanner@royaltonresorts.com for assistance and details of services offered.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program
ClubHouse Kids Club - Supervised kids club for ages 4-12 years.
Hangout Teen Club - ages 13-17.
- Extensive health club
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- PoolThere are 8 pools in this resort.
- Spa †
- Tennis court
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
21347 reviews-
Beautiful
My family and I stayed at the royalton for 1 week and it was great. Amazing food, beach was beautiful and warm. So much for all of us to do. The staff was amazing. Just before we went I read up on some reviews and don’t understand the negative ones. Our experience was a 10.
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Really good resort
My wife and i returned from a great week at the Royalton Riviera Cancun, and i must say before getting there i was worried from all of the negative reviews posted. We certainly found there we no worries....the week was great. Yes there is a smell you can notice on occasion, but once you see that the resort is surrounded by mangroves you can understand where it comes from, and over all that was not an issue. The service we found was good to great, no concerns at all. This is a large resort, with many many pools and a great beach. The drinks were ok, nothing amazing, but ok, the buffet was very good. It's huge and we did try it for breakfast, lunch and dinner,,,all good. The al a carts were very good, out favorites were the Caribbean and Hunter's steak house. We also really enjoyed the lunch barbeque that was put on one day around the main pool. There are lots of activities happening at this place, i would say if you looking for a small quite resort, this isn't it.....definitely lots happening. We stayed in the diamond club and we found it worth the extra for sure, out butler Nora was great, so easy to connect with her to book dinners, spa, etc....also a special shout out to Israel our #1 server around the pool, he was fantastic, and to Ruben the diamond club pool concierge, who keeps the area clean and organized (and towels flowing ). About towels, i read many complaints that there aren't enough, what we saw is really do to the weather, it wasn't great, rainy half the time so towels would get wet, and people were needing extra to dry the loungers (and to keep warm). We did the spa, it was very good, yes expensive, but i would say a usual Mexican resort price (speak to the Spa staff and your butler as you will get various pricing) Our only negative note would be about the floors in the main area, they are smooth polished marble, and when they get wet.....yikes, very slippery! Be careful. Plus around the pool areas the ground / pavement is uneven so be careful. Over all very good time, very good food and good to very good service, if your looking for a big resort with all kinds of activity, and maybe on the louder side until 10:00pm ish... this could be the place. Hoping you have better weather. Cheers
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Royalton Riviera Cancun. Diamond Club
Pros: Accessibility: Good ramps and an escalator for easier movement throughout the hotel. Towel policy: No towel card required—take as many towels as you need without a deposit. Dining options: Variety of restaurants with fresh, plentiful options. The buffet is always stocked and has great variety. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Overall, excellent service from the hotel staff. Ocean Bar: A great spot to relax. Cons: Tripping hazards: Rough, cracked concrete with random inclines and uneven surfaces. Not ideal for barefoot walking. Pools: Not heated, which can be a downside for some. Butler service: Falls short of expectations. Only one robe, no slippers, and no turndown service. You’ll need to request anything that’s listed, and much of it is accessible via the hotel app or TV service. Room design: Rooms are outdated. The large tub in the middle of the room feels unnecessary, and the pocket toilet room is awkward. Walls are thin, and noise from neighboring rooms is audible. Pool chair competition: People save chairs as early as 6 AM, leading to aggressive competition for the best spots. Voucher system: Upon check-in, you receive a $600 US voucher, which can be exchanged for discounts on various services (e.g., $20 off Bali bed rental). Bali bed pricing: The Bali beds, at $180 US per hour, are overpriced, especially when you receive a discount through the voucher system. These should be free for Diamond Club guests. Oceanfront lounge chairs: Many are mismatched, worn down, and some are often wet with missing cushions. Odor: There’s a noticeable smell in certain areas, likely from standing water. Diamond Club lobby: The Diamond Club check-in area is far from the actual Diamond Club area, making it inconvenient for guests. Room amenities: No liquor in the room as promised.
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Go to agave!
Had a great time at this resort!! The entertainment staff was amazing (especially Ernesto), the pool bar staff was amazing (especially Ricardo), the pool staff (Ruben, Miguel and others) but the best part of our stay was going to the a la carte restaurants ESPECIALLY going to agave. The food was incredible, our waiter Asbel suggested some really delicious things and we’re so happy he was our server. Asbel was honestly one of the best servers I’ve ever had. So attentive, kind and make our night so special. Thank you Abel and all the other amazing staff at Royalton!
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Asbel the Server
We stayed at the Royalton Hideaway adults only part of the resort. The best part of our stay was the service we got while at Royalton was with Asbel at the Agave Mexican restaurant! Thank you for the memorable experience and all that you did to make our engagement very special
- AdvisoryThe Environmental Sanitation Tax of a minimum 76 MXN (approx. $5.00 USD) per room, per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.