welcome
Malik & Birthday
May 05, 2025

We are so excited to spend an extended weekend with you in Cancun, Mexico.


Our travel agent, Sharon, has secured group rates with Riu Caribe. All the information for your travel and accommodations is below.


Should you have any questions, you can reach our Customer Experience Experts at groups@barefootbridal.com, or you can call or text them at 866-822-7336.

Malik & Birthday
Malik & Birthday's Wedding
accommodations

On the shores of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea in the Hotel Zone of Cancun is the Hotel Riu Caribe, a unique place where time stands still to give you an unforgettable experience. Our hotel in Cancun has everything you need to enjoy an authentic Caribbean experience and have the best All-Inclusive holiday in the Caribbean, right on the beachfront.

Relax like never before in the Hotel Riu Caribe’s rooms. Its more than 500 welcoming and spacious rooms are designed to ensure you have a relaxing stay. We have endless options to suit you. From comfortable double rooms to adults-only rooms with a private pool, or even stunning suites with a jacuzzi.

In the resort’s outside areas, there are five fabulous pools. This includes one children’s pool and another in the Riu Party area, an exclusive adults-only area where RIU’s best themed parties are held and you can enjoy the swim-up bar, other bars and a snack restaurant, all while dancing to the beat of the music! And if you want a moment of peace and quiet, you can soak up the sun on the solarium terrace, relax on the sun loungers on the beach or pamper yourself with the range of treatments on offer at this spa hotel.

The Hotel Riu Caribe offers several free outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, kayaking, catamaran, bodyboarding, pedalos, a free diving taster session and even snorkelling in the Caribbean. An unforgettable experience! The most active guests will be able to stay in shape at the gym facilities and with the Riu Fit programme’s guided activities. This resort in Cancun has daytime activities for adults, live music and entertainment every day of the week. The youngest members of the family can have fun in the children's playground and the RiuLand kids' club.

Awaken your five senses with avant-garde gastronomy at the hotel's six restaurants and savour different flavours from around the world with the best international cuisine in the à la carte restaurants. The resort has a Mexican restaurant, an Asian restaurant, a gourmet restaurant and a main buffet-style restaurant with live cooking. What’s more, you’ll be able to try a wide range of spirits and cocktails in the nine bars at this hotel in Cancun.

Cenotes, heavenly beaches and impressive archaeological sites. Immerse yourself in Yucatan and be fascinated by the beauty of the Mayan culture. Take a look at our Cancun travel guide and discover the most incredible places to visit in Quintana Roo. Don’t miss the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, the ruins of Tulum and its boho-chic atmosphere, the city of Cobá, the town of Mérida or the colonial city of Valladolid. You can also take a dip in the sacred cenotes of the ancient Mayas, visit the island of Holbox to see its bioluminescence and enjoy one of the best beaches on Isla Mujeres.


Special Group Rates have been secured with a 4-night minimum stay and rooms are in inventory until January 24, 2025 ready for you to book your stay! Please note that inventory is not live and is subject to availability. Additional categories may also be available; email groups@barefootbridal.com if you're interested in a room category not listed below.

  • Double Room Oceanview, Riu Caribe

    Double Room Oceanview

    A 340 square foot room including a bright living area with a sofa or sofa bed. Option of King or Two Twin Extra Long beds. Room is equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a safe, a minibar, a spirit dispenser, and a balcony or terrace with unrivalled views of the Caribbean Sea. Please note that "oceanview" means that you wil be able to view the ocean from any part of the room, even if off to the side from the balcony.


    May 02 - May 06, 2025:

    • $264.00/night per person for 1 in a room.
    • $184.00/night per person for 2 in a room.
    • $175.00/night per person for 3 in a room.
    • Free for child (0 - 1)
    • $104.00/night per child (2 - 12)
booking

To participate in all of the group-related activities, secure your booking with a $100.00/room deposit using the Book Now button that appears next to the room category of your choice once you've entered your travel dates and occupants below.

  • The deposit is refundable with an e-mailed cancellation prior to January 24, 2025. Travel insurance, which is discounted and highly recommended, is always non-refundable
  • The balance will automatically be drafted to the card on file on January 24, 2025.

Changes to parties, travel dates, and room categories may be made prior to January 24, 2025. After this date, all reductions are non-refundable and all change requests will incur a $75.00 change fee. Any changes requested after the balance due date must be paid for in full upfront even before they are confirmed. The hotel reserves the right to cancel any bookings not paid for according to the due dates outlined above.

airport transfers

Private round trip group transfers will be coordinated for you! Flights must be submitted by March 20, 2025.

  • If you are flying into CUN, transfers are $55.00 per person for those flying together and $110.00 for those flying separately.

Please note, single occupants and occupants in a shared room with separate invoices will automatically be charged the solo rate for transfers, but will receive a refund if they are on the same flights as anyone else in the group once the flight itineraries are all collected.

Transfers are automatically added to your reservation. If you wish to secure your own transportation, please email groups@barefootbridal.com to remove the transfers from your invoice.

faq
CAN I SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN?

Yes! You can structure your payments in one of 3 ways after making a deposit:

  • Let the balance charge automatically on the balance due date.
  • Set up a monthly auto draft by emailing groups@barefootbridal.com.
  • Make payments on your own schedule at any time with the "Make a Payment" button below.
WILL I NEED A PASSPORT?

Yes! A passport is needed to fly anywhere internationally - please take the time now to locate your passport and check the expiration date; make sure it is valid for 6 months after your anticipated return date. Check this site for more passport info: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports

IS TRAVEL INSURANCE AVAILABLE?

Travel Insurance is available for all US-based travelers and highly recommended. Rates are per person, depending on the cost of the land-only portion of your trip. Travel Insurance can be added at any point; however, in order to receive the full benefit of the travel insurance, you must add it within 5 days of booking. Otherwise, the "Cancel For Any Reason" benefit will not apply and the only benefits will be for in-travel issues (per New York State law, CFAR does not apply to any NY residents). Please note that once purchased, travel insurance is nonrefundable.

The rates are as follows:

Rate Booking Total
$139.99 Up to $800
$189.99 Up to $1500
$229.99 Up to $3000
$284.99 Up to $4000
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

Any payments made towards bookings, except for travel insurance, are fully refundable if requested in writing to groups@barefootbridal.com by 5:00pm Eastern the day before January 24, 2025. If a cancellation request is not made in time, all moneys paid towards travel will be nonrefundable.