Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

The short version

Look at Riu Palace Costa Mujeres when the kids want slides and the adults want areas of their own. More than 600 rooms, swim-out suites among them, sit on Bahia de Mujeres with six pools, one a RIU Land kids' pool with slides. Guests can also head to neighboring Riu Dunamar for the Splash Water World water park and the Pacha nightclub, and adults can book the Elite Club tier for private areas.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Multi-generation groups Big-resort variety

Good to know

• A family Palace resort on Bahia de Mujeres with over 600 rooms, including swim-out suites.
• The resort's FAQ gives six pools. Two have swim-up bars, and one is a RIU Land kids' pool with slides.
• Six bars, with restaurants that include a buffet, Japanese, Mexican, Italian and Krystal for fusion, plus the Capuchino pastry shop.
• Guests can use the Splash Water World water park and the Pacha nightclub at neighboring Riu Dunamar.
• About 35 km from Cancun International Airport (CUN), roughly 45 to 60 minutes.

Before you book

Elite Club, the premium tier with private areas, is sold as adults-only.