This beachside hotel is one of loudest and liveliest around. Sports are on tap, drinks are free flowing, and shops, bars, and clubs are all on the doorstep.

The Riu Cancun is set on a white-sand beach just 15 minutes’ walk from Cancun's nightclubs and bars. There are two shopping malls just footsteps away, too. This hotel demands attention, and has a seriously buzzy atmosphere. Its shape resembles an open book and it’s more than 10 floors tall.

All rooms at this hotel come with an in-room drinks optic – meaning you’ll have your very own locally-branded spirits on tap in your room. You'll also have a flatscreen satellite TV, a minibar, a safe and Wi-Fi.

The Riu Cancun is set on the beach, just a short drive from Cancun and its nightlife. Away from the sand there are four pools, one of which is just for adults and has a swim-up bar. The chefs in the six restaurants take their inspiration from all over the globe. Drinks, meanwhile, are available around the clock. The sports bar is open 24 hours a day.