"good hotel but party hotel"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great resort, but know what you’re getting into
We stayed at Riu Latino for our honeymoon and overall had a really good experience.
🏨 Hotel & Rooms:
The resort is beautiful, the rooms are spacious, and the fridge is always well stocked. If you need anything, you can call the lobby service and make requests, which was very convenient. The entire resort is kept extremely clean — the staff are constantly cleaning, and as other reviews have said, the property is spotless.
🎉 Entertainment:
Honestly, this was probably one of the best parts of the resort. There is always something going on and always something to do. The way the resort is laid out is also great, with the restaurants, lobby, pools and other areas conveniently centralized. The water slides are another great bonus.
🏖️ Beach:
The beach is beautiful and, during our stay, there wasn’t much seaweed at all. There was always space available, and the staff direct you to available areas. There is also beach service for umbrellas, so finding a spot was never really an issue. My only complaint is that there isn’t a beach bar, so you have to walk a decent distance to get drinks, and the drink service on the beach can be a little slow.
🍽️ Food:
The buffet is okay. Nothing bad, but nothing amazing either. We found the à la carte restaurants to be noticeably better quality. If you’re more than two people, be prepared for occasional wait times at the restaurants. The coffee was also surprisingly good.
🏋️ Gym & Pools:
The gym is smaller than what I’ve seen at some other resorts. The pools were also quite warm during our stay — warmer than we would have preferred.
⚠️ The main downside:
If you’re looking for a very quiet, peaceful honeymoon or a relaxing getaway, this may not be the best choice. We loved the entertainment and energy, but there were definitely moments when we wanted some peace and quiet and it was difficult to find. The atmosphere can get pretty wild, with a lot of people drinking and partying. It’s fun and part of the experience, but sometimes it can also lead to some noise and messiness. Thankfully, the staff do an excellent job cleaning everything up.
🚕 Isla Mujeres tip:
If you’re planning to visit Isla Mujeres, I strongly recommend taking an Uber to the ferry and going independently rather than booking an excursion. In our experience, the excursion wasn’t worth it, and we had a particularly bad experience with Nexus, where what was promised to us did not match what we actually received.
Overall:
Riu Latino is a beautiful, clean and well-maintained resort with excellent staff, great entertainment, a beautiful beach and plenty to do. Just understand that this is a lively, party-oriented resort, not a quiet adults-only retreat. If you want fun, entertainment and a lot of activity, you’ll probably love it. If your priority is peace and relaxation, I’d look elsewhere.
