Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
Luxury all-inclusive resort in quiet Costa Mujeres, with a wide beach, less sargassum and an atmosphere away from Cancún's bustle.
Indicative price from $7,400 MXN per night · Check the real price for your dates.
Our take
Riu Palace Costa Mujeres represents the best of the new Costa Mujeres area: a wide beach, cleaner water and a quiet atmosphere, away from the Hotel Zone bustle. It's a luxury all-inclusive with modern facilities and the bonus of access to the adjacent Riu Dunamar. Its secluded location is both its greatest virtue and its greatest limitation: perfect for relaxing by a cleaner sea, inconvenient if you want to explore Cancún. For couples, families and weddings that prioritize the beach, it's excellent.
Amenities
The good and what to know
✓ The good
- Wide beach with less sargassum
- New, modern facilities
- Access to the adjacent Riu Dunamar
! Keep in mind
- Far from Cancún (40+ min)
- Luxury price
- Little life outside the resort
Key distances
What's nearby?
- Playa Mujeres Golf Club · 4 km
- Riu Dunamar (acceso incluido) · Al lado
- Playa Isla Blanca · 3 km
- Punta Sam Ferry (a Isla Mujeres) · 15 min
Nearby beaches
It's on Bahía de Mujeres, in Costa Mujeres, an area north of Cancún with a wide white-sand beach and calm waters. This area tends to have less sargassum than the Hotel Zone, one of its great attractions.
Is there sargassum?
Costa Mujeres tends to have less sargassum than the Cancún Hotel Zone, one of its main attractions, though it can vary by season.
Best time to book
| Period | Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo-junio | Buen clima, menos gente | Mid |
| Septiembre-octubre | Temporada baja | Mid |
| Diciembre-abril | Temporada alta | High |
Getting there & transport
About 36 km from Cancún airport (about 40-45 min). Due to its secluded location, a private or hotel transfer is convenient. Near the Punta Sam ferry to visit Isla Mujeres.
How safe is the area?
Gated resort with private security in an exclusive, quiet area, one of the safest in the region.
What they don't tell you
Costa Mujeres is far from Cancún (40+ min), so forget easily heading into the city. In return, you get a cleaner, quieter beach. Access to the adjacent Riu Dunamar doubles your restaurant options.
Frequently asked questions
The Costa Mujeres area tends to have less sargassum than the Cancún Hotel Zone, though it can vary by season.
About 36 km, approximately 40-45 minutes by car.
Yes, guests have access to the facilities and restaurants of the adjacent Riu Dunamar.
