Riu Dunamar

The short version

At Riu Dunamar, kids and adults each have spaces of their own. Children have the RIU Land club and a playground, the Splash Water World water park is on site, and two swim-up bars, Tequila and Mezcal, are for adults only. You are on the beach in Costa Mujeres, north of Cancun, with five outdoor pools, six bars, the Renova Spa and a choice of buffet, Italian, Asian and steakhouse dining.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Big-resort variety

Good to know

• Five outdoor pools, with the Splash Water World water park on site.
• Children have the RIU Land club and a playground, and the hotel has the Renova Spa.
• Six bars, one of them a sports bar that stays open 24 hours.
• Restaurants include the Isla Mujeres buffet, Kulinarium, Pompeya for Italian, Bamboo for Asian and the Las Brasas steakhouse.
• About 35 km from Cancun International Airport (CUN), roughly 45 to 60 minutes.

Before you book

The two swim-up bars, Tequila and Mezcal, are for adults only.