{"id":19295,"date":"2019-08-02T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=19295"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T19:32:53","slug":"riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Riu Costa Mujeres: Riu Dunamar &#038; Riu Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For spring break we went to Cancun and Cozumel. This area is fantastic for families with teens or tweens. We ended up experiencing both Riu properties in Costa Mujeres north of Cancun. Here&#8217;s a break down of Rui Dunamar and Riu Palace.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19294 size-full\" title=\"Rui Dunamar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075.jpg\" alt=\"Rui Dunamar\" width=\"898\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075.jpg 898w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-177x142.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-400x321.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-600x481.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-800x641.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_8075-735x589.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While in Cancun we stayed at three different hotels, which is a bit ridiculous, but somehow it just worked out that way. Basically, after I found out my sister would be in the town, we extended our stay which ended up putting us at another hotel. Spring Break can be a busy time to visit, so be sure to book in advance!<\/p>\n<p>Two of the hotels we stayed at were the same brand and next door to each other, which makes it less crazy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;checkin=&amp;checkout=&amp;adults=&amp;children=&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCancun-Hotels-Riu-Dunamar-All-Inclusive.h18133944.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riu Dunamar Costa Mujeres<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;checkin=&amp;checkout=&amp;adults=&amp;children=&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCancun-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-All-Inclusive.h23985441.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riu Palace Costa Mujeres<\/a>.&nbsp;I am going to break down both of these hotels for you in this post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fadcdb47b7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fadcdb47b7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Rius_Spring_Break_Policy\" >Riu&#8217;s Spring Break Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Bahia_de_Mujeres_Beach\" >Bahia de Mujeres Beach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Riu_Land_Kids_Club_and_Water_Park\" >Riu Land Kid&#8217;s Club and Water Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Riu_Dunamar_Costa_Mujeres_Resort\" >Riu Dunamar Costa Mujeres Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Dunamar_Family_Suites\" >Dunamar Family Suites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#5_Pools\" >5 Pools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Water_Park\" >Water Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#What_is_included_in_Rui_Dunamar_Costa_Mujeres_All-Inclusive\" >What is included in&nbsp;Rui Dunamar Costa Mujeres All-Inclusive!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#4_Speciality_Restaurants_and_a_Buffet\" >4 Speciality Restaurants and a Buffet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Riu_Dunamar_Amenities\" >Riu Dunamar Amenities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres\" >Riu Palace Costa Mujeres<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Rooms\" >Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Pools\" >Pools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Beach\" >Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Food_and_Drink_at_Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres\" >Food and Drink at Riu Palace Costa Mujeres<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres_Amenities\" >Riu Palace Costa Mujeres&nbsp;Amenities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Location\" >Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Nearby_Tourist_Attractions\" >Nearby Tourist Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#More_About_Cancun\" >More About Cancun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/#Where_to_stay_in_Cancun\" >Where to stay in Cancun:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rius_Spring_Break_Policy\"><\/span>Riu&#8217;s Spring Break Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now a few people thought taking my kids to Mexico during spring break was crazy. They assumed that there would be college kids partying everywhere and maybe there were, but when you stay at a Riu property this is not an issue. They have a spring break policy in place that I felt like was worth sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any RIU property, at any time during the year. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts, reserves the right to withhold admission to any Spring Breaker. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove full identification. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Parties in rooms are not allowed. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any RIU property. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bahia_de_Mujeres_Beach\"><\/span>Bahia de Mujeres Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19310 size-full\" title=\"Rui Dunamar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945.jpg\" alt=\"Rui Dunamar\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7945-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19309 size-large\" title=\"Rui Costa Mujeres pier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rui Costa Mujeres pier\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/img_7946-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned Riu has two properties in Costa Mujeres. They are both family friendly all-inclusive resorts right along the Bahia de Mujeres beach 40 minutes north of Cancun, 21 miles from the airport and 11 miles town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both resorts are 45 minutes north east from the airport. There\u2019s not much up here other than a few hotels. If you want a getaway where you mainly stay at the resort both of these would be a great place to stay. It\u2019s two hours from Playa Del Carmen and 40-45 minutes from Cancun.<\/p>\n<p>The beach is super nice with soft white sand. Both hotels are newer and they\u2019ve planted a lot of palm trees down on the beach. There is wait service down at the beach for both resorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riu_Land_Kids_Club_and_Water_Park\"><\/span>Riu Land Kid&#8217;s Club and Water Park<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20435 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-1024x423.png\" alt=\"Riu Palace Costa Mujeres\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-1024x423.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-200x83.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-400x165.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-600x248.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-800x331.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-1200x496.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-735x304.png 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres.png 1892w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Riu Land Kid&#8217;s Club is situated in between Riu Dunamar and Riu Palace in front of the water park. Both resorts share the kid&#8217;s club and the water park. These benefits are included in your stay. Sadly, there\u2019s no teen club and my teens were unable&nbsp;to run wild until all hours of the night.<\/p>\n<p>The water park&nbsp;offers games everyday around noon and the kid&#8217;s club offers a variety of things like sandcastle building, crafts, parties, games, competitions, treasure hunts, sports, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now I am going to break down each of the two resorts. I am starting with the slightly less expensive resort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riu_Dunamar_Costa_Mujeres_Resort\"><\/span>Riu Dunamar Costa Mujeres Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our stay at Riu was peaceful, delicious, and we would return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19922 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Riu Dunamar Costa Mujeres\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072-735x414.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03072.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dunamar_Family_Suites\"><\/span>Dunamar Family Suites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They have rooms perfect for families with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>We stayed in one of their non smoking two bedroom family suites. Our&nbsp;room had 2 bedrooms, one with 1 king size bed and the second with 2 double beds, one living area with sofa bed.<\/p>\n<p>Our room only lacked two things: hair conditioner and a bathtub.<\/p>\n<p>We had a balcony, radio, bathrobes, safe, shower only, ceiling fan, coffee\/tea maker, soundproof room, hairdryer, telephone, television, free internet access, iron, ironing board, DVD player, maid service, mini-bar&nbsp;including a liquor dispenser,&nbsp;and most importantly air conditioning.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--808x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Riu Costa Mujeres liquor dispenser\" width=\"501\" height=\"635\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--200x253.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--400x507.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--600x760.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--800x1013.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser--735x931.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riu-Costa-Mujeres-liquor-dispenser-.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all inclusive and the mini fridge has beer and there&#8217;s 4 bottles of liquor in the rooms.<\/p>\n<p>We could see the ocean from our room. I think all the rooms can see the beach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Riu Dunamar Costa Mujeres\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071-735x414.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC03071.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pools\"><\/span>5 Pools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The property boasts a lot of pools, two of the pools include a swim up bar. Now you need to be at the swim up&nbsp;bar earlier than the pool closes. I went around 6 PM and the pool bar had just closed, my disappointment was profound. The pool was open for another hour and I had to sit in the pool without the drink. It was awful and according to Noah I had a bruh moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Park\"><\/span>Water Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Splash Water World is the water park they share with sister resort, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres. I tried to get Jonah to go ride the water rides, but he refused. I went to ride them myself, but they were closed. I noted that they did indeed look fun. Their hours are much shorter than the regular pools and we never managed to catch the water park actually open.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_included_in_Rui_Dunamar_Costa_Mujeres_All-Inclusive\"><\/span>What is included in&nbsp;Rui Dunamar Costa Mujeres All-Inclusive!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>WiFi<\/li>\n<li>All meals, snacks, domestic and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>Free wellness &amp; beauty facilities including the hot tub and fitness center.<\/li>\n<li>Free sports, activities and entertainment program including snorkel gear,&nbsp;kayaking, introductory scuba diving lessons in the pool, beach volleyball, french bowls, darts, and a catamaran.<\/li>\n<li>Free entry to the disco (drinks included, obviously) open from 11.00 PM &#8211; 2.00AM.<\/li>\n<li>Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms with rum, vodka, tequila, and gin.<\/li>\n<li>RiuLand kids&#8217; club (4-7 &amp; 8-12 yrs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Speciality_Restaurants_and_a_Buffet\"><\/span>4 Speciality Restaurants and a Buffet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like all good all-inclusive resorts they offer a variety of places to eat, each a different type of cuisine. Restaurants were average. Some have a dress code, but it seemed only half the people were honoring the dress code. The kids and I noticed that many of the people dining along side us did not adhere to the dress code, which of course meant we were the best dressed. <strong>Dress code<\/strong>: Main restaurant: gentlemen \u2013 no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen \u2013 no sleeveless T-shirts, long trouser.<\/p>\n<p>They do not serve breakfast until 7 AM, so if you are leaving early for an activity or the airport you are not going to be able to have breakfast. You can go into the sports bar and get a coffee and grab a muffin. Otherwise, you will starve.<\/p>\n<p>One nice thing about all Riu properties is not needing to make a reservation to dine. It&#8217;s all first come, first serve. I hate it when I really want to eat somewhere and can&#8217;t get in. It&#8217;s the worst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Pompeya Italian restaurant<\/strong>: When I am in Mexico I want to eat tacos, not Italian food. So I can&#8217;t say whether this place is any good or not, we never tried it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bamboo Asian restaurant<\/strong>: We were not fans of this restaurant. The others were better, go to one of them instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kulinarium restaurant<\/strong>: We dined here our last night and it was quite enjoyable. The food was good, but not over the top.&nbsp;Here were are during our dinner. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929.jpg\" width=\"3088\" height=\"2320\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-1200x902.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0929-735x552.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3088px) 100vw, 3088px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Las Brasas Steakhouse<\/strong>: Sadly, we never made it to the steakhouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Isla Mujeres:<\/strong> This is the buffet. We were only able to hit the buffet once and it was on the Mexican themed night. The food was good, as expected since we were in Mexico!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riu_Dunamar_Amenities\"><\/span>Riu Dunamar Amenities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"amenity\">\n<li>Aerobics (water)<\/li>\n<li>ATM<\/li>\n<li>5 Bars &#8211; one of the bars is massive and connected to the nightly entertainment area and one is a sports bar with billiards and air hockey.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Beauty Salon ($)<\/li>\n<li>Bellman<\/li>\n<li>Children&#8217;s water playground<\/li>\n<li>Computer Rentals ($)<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment &#8211; They have either a show every night or a party. Both are excellent.<\/li>\n<li>Fitness Center with free weights and machines<\/li>\n<li>Gift Shop<\/li>\n<li>Ice Machines<\/li>\n<li>Internet Access<\/li>\n<li>Laundry Service ($)<\/li>\n<li>Massage Services ($)<\/li>\n<li>Nightclub<\/li>\n<li>Parking<\/li>\n<li>Poolside Beverage Service as well as a swim up bar.<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants (5)<\/li>\n<li>Security (24-hour)<\/li>\n<li>Spa ($)<\/li>\n<li>Towels (pool) &#8211; They give your a card that you need to use to get towels<\/li>\n<li>Umbrellas (beach\/pool)<\/li>\n<li>Watersports (non-motorized): snorkeling, kayaking if the wind conditions are good. While we were there the wind was crazy bad, so no water activities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Wedding Coordinator\/Wedding Site<\/li>\n<li>Whirlpool inside the spa that they let anyone use. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2\" width=\"304\" height=\"456\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Dunamar-Costa-Mujeres-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"xan9l5iw8rl6byzxnoqt\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/xan9l5iw8rl6byzxnoqt.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\nWe stayed two nights here at the Dunamar resort and then we move next-door. The property next-door is slightly nicer, because it is the palace property.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres\"><\/span>Riu Palace Costa Mujeres<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20434 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Riu Palace Costa Mujeres\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DJI_0078.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, we were only able to experience Riu Palace Costa Mujeres resort for one night. We tried to experience as much as possible, but obviously couldn&#8217;t do it all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooms\"><\/span>Rooms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7984-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I liked our room. Although the room was the smallest one we stayed in while on our trip, we had plenty of room. My only complaint would be it being too open. Depending on the ages of your kids this might not be an issue. But I&#8217;ve got teens and they need a bit of privacy. A bathtub out in the open just isn&#8217;t going to work for our family. Eden and I did use it to hot tub in. \ud83d\ude02 If you are traveling with teens, you might need a second room, because of the bathroom situation. The toilet is separated&nbsp;from the room, as is the shower. Unlike the other resort this one has conditioner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pools\"><\/span>Pools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19837 size-full\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7990-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Riu Palace Costa Mujeres has five swimming pools, two with swim up bars. Several of the pools have layout chairs in the pool. Having loungers in the pool is one of my favorite things. I find it an ideal way to spend the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>FYI:<\/em><\/strong> The bloody Mary&#8217;s at the swim up bar are just ok, which I wasn&#8217;t too surprised about. They are not spicy enough,&nbsp;I need to have heartburn all day or it&#8217;s just not spicy enough. Get a Pina Colada&nbsp;instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach\"><\/span>Beach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/riu-costa-mujeres-riu-dunamar-riu-palace\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/img_7994-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to many reviews I read this is a phenomenal beach. It was quite nice when we were there, but it was extremely windy. The waves were great for boogie boarding. They do offer some wait service down on the beach. The website says that there are hammocks down there, but I saw none.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We ended up heading back up to the pool to escape the wind. The wifi did work on the beach for us and at the pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_and_Drink_at_Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres\"><\/span>Food and Drink at Riu Palace Costa Mujeres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s an abundance of places to eat, including Japanese, Italian, Fusion, Mexican specialty restaurants, Steakhouse, 6 bars, as well as Patisserie&amp;ice cream parlor, Pepe&#8217;s Food Grill lunch time. You do not need a reservation to eat at any of them. They are all first come, first serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buffet<\/strong>: We loved the buffet here. They buffet restaurant is absolutely massive. The only thing you cannot get at the buffet is cocktails, it&#8217;s beer, wine, and champagne only. However, during the breakfast buffet, there&#8217;s a make your own Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar. You must eat here at least once for each meal of the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mexicano Za<\/strong><strong>rape<\/strong>: The other place we loved eating was the Mexican specialty restaurant. It starts with a buffet of appetizers and then your choice of main course and dessert. All our food was wonderful. The quesadillas&nbsp;at the buffet were the best I&#8217;ve ever had! They are only open during the evening from 6:30 PM &#8211;&nbsp;9:30 PM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bar Pasteleria<\/strong>: This is a cappuccino&nbsp;bar opens up at 7:00 AM and for those dying for coffee in the morning like me this place is a must. I ordered two vanilla lattes at a time, because the resort is quite spread out and I didn&#8217;t want to have to walk all the way back just for a second cup. I heard people ordering all kinds of various coffee creations and they seemed to be able to accommodate any request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riu_Palace_Costa_Mujeres_Amenities\"><\/span>Riu Palace Costa Mujeres&nbsp;Amenities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"amenity\">\n<li>Activities Desk to help you book excursions ($)<\/li>\n<li>Aerobic Classes and water aerobics<\/li>\n<li>Bar (swim-up)<\/li>\n<li>Bellman\/Porter Services<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle Rentals<\/li>\n<li>Billiards<\/li>\n<li>Boat Rentals ($) I personally saw no boats for rent, but the site says there are some available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Concierge<\/li>\n<li>Dry Cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Fitness Center with exercise classes<\/li>\n<li>Front Desk (24-hour) they will call you a taxi.<\/li>\n<li>Game Room<\/li>\n<li>Gift Shop<\/li>\n<li>Golf (nearby) ($)<\/li>\n<li>Hospitality Desk<\/li>\n<li>Free Internet Access (high speed, wireless)<\/li>\n<li>Laundry Service<\/li>\n<li>Medical Services ($)<\/li>\n<li>Nightclub<\/li>\n<li>Parking including a valet parking option<\/li>\n<li>Ping Pong<\/li>\n<li>Security (24-hour)<\/li>\n<li>Snack Bar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renova&nbsp;Spa:<\/strong> A spa&nbsp;with massage services, sauna and Jacuzzi. They also offer hair services.<\/li>\n<li>Squash Court<\/li>\n<li>Tour Desk offering tours &amp; excursions ($)<\/li>\n<li>Towels &#8211; You have to turn in a little card in exchange for towels down at the pool These are the towels you will also use at the beach.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Trail\/Track (jogging)<\/li>\n<li>Travel Agency ($)<\/li>\n<li>Umbrellas (pool)<\/li>\n<li>Volleyball: water volleyball and sand volleyball<\/li>\n<li>Watersports non-motorized included and motorized for a fee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Wedding Site plus a wedding coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-27555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/gex4hwggquvyzxwnjisv.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now this location will eventually be epic, but right now, not so much. I suppose, I could gloss it over, but the location is 40-60 north of Cancun. This is why you are seeing epic deals to fly down and stay here. I saw one the other day that was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3447064\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Cancun-Hotels-Riu-Dunamar-All-Inclusive.h18133944.Hotel-Information?chkin=7\/28\/2019&amp;chkout=7\/31\/2019&amp;rm1=a2&amp;misId=ae169d09-0d0a-4e12-b577-4585bfdcad3d&amp;sort=recommended&amp;hwrqCacheKey=5ca910d7-b35e-4ab5-b6ad-c5b135f4840aHWRQ1560477328718&amp;cancellable=false&amp;filterSelected=true&amp;regionId=553248633894641323&amp;vip=false&amp;regionFilter=553248633894641323&amp;c=1b8fd417-6f1f-4ae2-b6a3-636188ce8a25&amp;packageType=fh&amp;exp_dp=1439.44&amp;exp_ts=1560477359846&amp;exp_curr=USD&amp;swpToggleOn=false&amp;exp_pg=HSR&amp;inttkn=1KY20LZSQB2tUOYH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$599 from Houston to stay at Riu Dunamar.<\/a> As soon as I saw that it was a deal with Riu, I knew it had to be one of these two properties out at Costa Mujeres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend renting a car if you are staying here. If you are planning on doing various excursions you will spend hours and hours on a bus. Save yourself the hassle by renting a car. This entire area is easy to drive around in. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3447064\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Car-Rentals-In-Cancun.d179995.Car-Rental-Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get a Cancun car rental for $11 a day!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Tourist_Attractions\"><\/span>Nearby Tourist Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both hotels are near the same tourist attractions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Isla Mujeres: 11 miles &#8211; 50 minutes by car and ferry<\/li>\n<li>Las Americas Cancun Mall: 11.3 miles<\/li>\n<li>Market 28: 12 miles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/selvatica-an-extreme-adventure-in-the-mexican-jungle\/\">Selvatica<\/a>: 46 milies &#8211; 1.5 hours<\/li>\n<li>Xplor: 56 miles &#8211; 1.5 &#8211; 2 hours<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Chichen Itza: 141 Miles &#8211; 2.5 Hours<\/li>\n<li class=\"bullet\">Holbox Island: 105 miles &#8211; 3 hours by car and ferry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_About_Cancun\"><\/span>More About Cancun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fun excursions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rVbqn2yxo94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Trek at Aquarium Cancun<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-cancun-with-kids\/\">9 Adventurous Things to do Around Cancun<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/pac-chen-rappeling-zip-lining-swimming-in-cenotes-and-mayan-food\/\">Pac Chen Mayan Adventure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/coba-mayan-ruins\/\">Coba Mayan Ruins<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/tulum-ruins\/\">Tulum Ruins<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qrmy2BAg_TE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ventura Park an Amusement and Wat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qrmy2BAg_TE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">er Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/selvatica-an-extreme-adventure-in-the-mexican-jungle\/\">Selvatica an Extreme Adventure in the Mexican Jungle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Cancun\"><\/span>Where to stay in Cancun:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/grand-bahia-principe-tulum-resort\/\">Grand Bahia Principe Tulum a Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/live-aqua-cancun\/\">Live Aqua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/grand-velas-riviera-maya\/\">Grand Velas Riviera Maya<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/el-dorado-royale-in-riviera-maya-mexico\/\">El Dorado Royale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/the-grand-at-moon-palace\/\">The Grand at Moon Palace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/royal-uno-cancun\/\">Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-reasons-your-family-will-love-grand-palladium-kantenah-riviera-maya\/\">Grand Palladium Kantenah Riviera Maya<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For spring break we went to Cancun and Cozumel. 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