Hotel Riu Caribe
Cancún, Mexico
Built 1998 · Last completed renovation 2023
Hotel Riu Caribe in Cancún was last renovated in 2023, and originally built in 1998 (sourced renovations: 2013, 2023). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.0/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2033
In about 7 years (≈10-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Cancún, Mexico
Timeline
1998
Hotel originally built
2013
First major renovation
2023
Complete transformation / reopening
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2023 renovation
“The team of the Hotel Riu Caribe in Cancun with Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts, at the reopening in 2023 after being renovated.”— source · retrieved 2026-11-05
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Built
Sourced1998
Last completed renovation
Sourced2023
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2013–2023). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“The team of the Hotel Riu Caribe in Cancun with Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts, at the reopening in 2023 after being renovated.”
“The hotel, which RIU purchased in 2003, already underwent a renovation in 2013, and this second makeover injects a refresh to the property's lobby, rooms, restaurants and common areas.”
“Originally built in 1998 and acquired by RIU in 2003, the Riu Caribe has been reimagined twice—first in 2013 and again in 2023—making it a fresh, modern retreat that effortlessly combines luxury with relaxation.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hotel Riu Caribe built?+
Hotel Riu Caribe (Cancún, Mexico) was built in 1998.
How old is Hotel Riu Caribe?+
Hotel Riu Caribe is 28 years old — it was built in 1998 and last renovated in 2023. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hotel Riu Caribe last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2023.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Riu Caribe?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.0/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric.