We just returned from a week at the Royal Cancun. Pros: Beautiful, clean resort right on the beach. We loved our suite with two bedrooms and a murphy bed, it was perfect for our family of 5. The pools were great and never very crowded. The palapas by the beach provide a lot of shade and there is a bar close-by where you can order food and drinks. We also utilized the free waterfront equipment, they have catamarans, kayaks, SUPs, etc. We even had a private kayak tour through the mangroves with Charlie, which was amazing! Overall, it's a great resort for families. Cons: Only one main dining area and an Italian restaurant that wasn't that great. The food in the main dining area is good but after seven days gets pretty old. There is not a lot of entertainment at night, so if you like to see shows, you won't get that here. We took the shuttle to the Royal Sands one day and that was a lot of fun. The beach wasn't as nice as the Royal Cancun but they had two huge swimming pools and more dining and shopping options. They also have more activities and a really nice spa.
