The luxurious, 448-room JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa rests on a soft white-sand section of beautiful beach just off the crowded Hotel Zone. Sophisticated rooms are outfitted with carpet and finished wood, and every one comes with an ocean view. Marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers have plush towels and quality Aromatherapy toiletries. While there are kids activities, the grown-up vibe, fine-dining options, and extensive business features make this resort best-suited for couples and business groups. Even with shared property features, guests will find this property slightly more refined, updated, and expensive than the next-door, more family-friendly sister resort Marriott CasaMagna.
The luxurious, 448-room JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa rests on a soft white-sand section of beautiful beach just off the crowded Hotel Zone. Sophisticated rooms are outfitted with carpet and finished wood, and every one comes with an ocean view. Marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers have plush towels and quality Aromatherapy toiletries. While there are kids activities, the grown-up vibe, fine-dining options, and extensive business features make this resort best-suited for couples and business groups. Even with shared property features, guests will find this property slightly more refined, updated, and expensive than the next-door, more family-friendly sister resort Marriott CasaMagna.
The 365-room Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is a luxury hotel with gorgeous modern style and a beachfront location in the Hotel Zone. Renovated in 2015, rooms are elegant, contemporary, and serene, outfitted with beach-inspired hues, swish marble bathrooms housing separate showers and tubs, and furnished outdoor spaces -- all with ocean views. While the resort is undeniably grand, it's surprisingly unstuffy. A plethora of on-site features include two ocean-view swimming pools and a hot tub, sunbeds along the soft white sand, spa and fitness center, kids' club, and variety of top-notch dining -- from fine-dining Mediterranean to casual beachfront Mexican. The resort's romantic and luxurious vibe is ideal for couples looking to splurge, but those wanting an all-inclusive package should consider the adult-only Hyatt Zilara.
The 365-room Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is a luxury hotel with gorgeous modern style and a beachfront location in the Hotel Zone. Renovated in 2015, rooms are elegant, contemporary, and serene, outfitted with beach-inspired hues, swish marble bathrooms housing separate showers and tubs, and furnished outdoor spaces -- all with ocean views. While the resort is undeniably grand, it's surprisingly unstuffy. A plethora of on-site features include two ocean-view swimming pools and a hot tub, sunbeds along the soft white sand, spa and fitness center, kids' club, and variety of top-notch dining -- from fine-dining Mediterranean to casual beachfront Mexican. The resort's romantic and luxurious vibe is ideal for couples looking to splurge, but those wanting an all-inclusive package should consider the adult-only Hyatt Zilara.
The 30-room Casa Turquesa Boutique Hotel is a four-pearl property located directly on Cancun’s beachfront with stunning sea views. Most of the rooms are spacious suites, with separate living and dining areas, huge bathrooms, and full kitchens. All rooms have private, furnished balconies or terraces (some with hot tubs), but they don't have coffeemakers or minibars, and there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi. Property highlights include three on-site restaurants, a tennis court, and an infinity pool overlooking the sea. A renovation project, started in 2015, updated a few rooms, with the plan to gradually update the remaining rooms from their somewhat dated look. This small, intimate property is pricey compared to large luxury chains like the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, and for some travelers the latter could offer a better value.
The 30-room Casa Turquesa Boutique Hotel is a four-pearl property located directly on Cancun’s beachfront with stunning sea views. Most of the rooms are spacious suites, with separate living and dining areas, huge bathrooms, and full kitchens. All rooms have private, furnished balconies or terraces (some with hot tubs), but they don't have coffeemakers or minibars, and there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi. Property highlights include three on-site restaurants, a tennis court, and an infinity pool overlooking the sea. A renovation project, started in 2015, updated a few rooms, with the plan to gradually update the remaining rooms from their somewhat dated look. This small, intimate property is pricey compared to large luxury chains like the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, and for some travelers the latter could offer a better value.
Now Emerald Cancun is an all-inclusive resort notable for its emphasis on a chilled-out, fun, and risque ambiance. Rooms are simple, but have interesting touches such as mood lighting -- some suites also have private plunge pools or whirlpool tubs. The terraced swimming pool
complex is nicer than most, while the beach is typical of Cancun, with beautiful white sand and turquoise sea. Eating and drinking options within the all-inclusive plan are many and varied, but expect to stand in line at lunchtime.
Now Emerald Cancun is an all-inclusive resort notable for its emphasis on a chilled-out, fun, and risque ambiance. Rooms are simple, but have interesting touches such as mood lighting -- some suites also have private plunge pools or whirlpool tubs. The terraced swimming pool
complex is nicer than most, while the beach is typical of Cancun, with beautiful white sand and turquoise sea. Eating and drinking options within the all-inclusive plan are many and varied, but expect to stand in line at lunchtime.
Designed to appeal to all of your senses, the 371-room Live Aqua all-inclusive luxury resort is for adults only. Contemporary upscale decor with artistic and modern details are found floor-to-ceiling, from the lily pad pond entrance, to the sophisticated and luxurious rooms, to the linen-draped beach cabana beds. The resorts vibe is best suited for those seeking a pampered and an atmosphere of modern affluence. This is one of the best luxury options in Cancun and most guests find very little to complain about; however, the food and beverage service and quality occasionally miss the mark. Hyatt Zilara is a comparable option in the Hotel Zone, but it can be pricier.
Designed to appeal to all of your senses, the 371-room Live Aqua all-inclusive luxury resort is for adults only. Contemporary upscale decor with artistic and modern details are found floor-to-ceiling, from the lily pad pond entrance, to the sophisticated and luxurious rooms, to the linen-draped beach cabana beds. The resorts vibe is best suited for those seeking a pampered and an atmosphere of modern affluence. This is one of the best luxury options in Cancun and most guests find very little to complain about; however, the food and beverage service and quality occasionally miss the mark. Hyatt Zilara is a comparable option in the Hotel Zone, but it can be pricier.
This budget hotel off the beaten path first opened in 1990, and is set against the backdrop of Nichupte Lagoon and the Hotel Zone skyline. It's on the northern end of the Pok-Ta-Pok residential area, about a 10-minute drive from Hotel Zone beaches. Although the hotel staff has a reputation for friendliness, the rooms are extremely dated, with box televisions and wooden furniture that has been weathered and warped by salt air and humidity. There are a pool and a lagoon-side snack bar, though no dinner restaurant, and the free Wi-Fi doesn't typically reach the rooms. Those who want the option of ocean views might prefer the nearby Calypso Hotel.
This budget hotel off the beaten path first opened in 1990, and is set against the backdrop of Nichupte Lagoon and the Hotel Zone skyline. It's on the northern end of the Pok-Ta-Pok residential area, about a 10-minute drive from Hotel Zone beaches. Although the hotel staff has a reputation for friendliness, the rooms are extremely dated, with box televisions and wooden furniture that has been weathered and warped by salt air and humidity. There are a pool and a lagoon-side snack bar, though no dinner restaurant, and the free Wi-Fi doesn't typically reach the rooms. Those who want the option of ocean views might prefer the nearby Calypso Hotel.
This budget property is located in a quiet residential area on the Nichupte Lagoon, overlooking the Hotel Zone. It's across the street from the eponymous golf course, and a five-minute walk to Kukulkan Boulevard, where there are buses and taxis heading to the Hotel Zone's tourist heart. Rooms are basic and only some have mini-fridges, and the low rates mean visible wear and tear and aged amenities throughout. The small pool and the sunrise views out over the marina, lagoon, and gardens are some of the main draws. The nearby Real Inn Cancun is more modern and only slightly more expensive.
This budget property is located in a quiet residential area on the Nichupte Lagoon, overlooking the Hotel Zone. It's across the street from the eponymous golf course, and a five-minute walk to Kukulkan Boulevard, where there are buses and taxis heading to the Hotel Zone's tourist heart. Rooms are basic and only some have mini-fridges, and the low rates mean visible wear and tear and aged amenities throughout. The small pool and the sunrise views out over the marina, lagoon, and gardens are some of the main draws. The nearby Real Inn Cancun is more modern and only slightly more expensive.
The 47-room Laguna Suites Golf & Spa is a family-run, mid-range property with a quiet atmosphere, especially in contrast to many noisy and lively Cancun hotels, and it's ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests can upgrade to an all-inclusive option if they wish, but it doesn’t come as standard like in many other properties in the area. Rooms are spacious and have a separate living and dining area, but the decor is dull and uninspired. There aren’t a great deal of facilities on-site, other than a small pool, restaurant, and spa, and the beach is five minutes away, too, so those considering the Laguna Suites will need to be happy to get out and explore the area. For a quiet, mid-range resort by the beach, travelers might want to consider the BelleVue Beach Paradise instead.
The 47-room Laguna Suites Golf & Spa is a family-run, mid-range property with a quiet atmosphere, especially in contrast to many noisy and lively Cancun hotels, and it's ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests can upgrade to an all-inclusive option if they wish, but it doesn’t come as standard like in many other properties in the area. Rooms are spacious and have a separate living and dining area, but the decor is dull and uninspired. There aren’t a great deal of facilities on-site, other than a small pool, restaurant, and spa, and the beach is five minutes away, too, so those considering the Laguna Suites will need to be happy to get out and explore the area. For a quiet, mid-range resort by the beach, travelers might want to consider the BelleVue Beach Paradise instead.
The Royal Caribbean is popular with retirees as well as families with children of various ages. It is one of the few Royal resorts that has not instituted the policy of requiring all-inclusive packages for non-time-share guests. This means that, while fewer amenities are included in the room price, guests are more free to explore what other nearby properties and restaurants have to offer. As with the other Royal venues, each group is assigned a concierge whose job is to sell time-shares to non-members. Overall, the facilities are clean and beach well-maintained, but service is reportedly less oriented towards non-time-share guests than at other Royal properties.
The Royal Caribbean is popular with retirees as well as families with children of various ages. It is one of the few Royal resorts that has not instituted the policy of requiring all-inclusive packages for non-time-share guests. This means that, while fewer amenities are included in the room price, guests are more free to explore what other nearby properties and restaurants have to offer. As with the other Royal venues, each group is assigned a concierge whose job is to sell time-shares to non-members. Overall, the facilities are clean and beach well-maintained, but service is reportedly less oriented towards non-time-share guests than at other Royal properties.
The upper-middle-range NYX Hotel Cancun is a beach resort in the Hotel Zone with plenty of features for both couples and families. Only parts of the hotel have been renovated, so decor is mixed -- some areas have chic, modern decor, while others combine slightly old-fashioned Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial flair. The 163 rooms are similarly modern or more old-fashioned, but all have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, plus some have sea views from private balconies. An optional all-inclusive meal plan is available for its restaurants, one of which serves international cuisine and has a deck overlooking the Caribbean. The hotel also has two swimming pools, a lobby bar, spa services, and a tiny fitness center. Travelers might also consider the Fiesta Americana Villas Cancun, which has a more family-oriented atmosphere but higher rates.
The upper-middle-range NYX Hotel Cancun is a beach resort in the Hotel Zone with plenty of features for both couples and families. Only parts of the hotel have been renovated, so decor is mixed -- some areas have chic, modern decor, while others combine slightly old-fashioned Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial flair. The 163 rooms are similarly modern or more old-fashioned, but all have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, plus some have sea views from private balconies. An optional all-inclusive meal plan is available for its restaurants, one of which serves international cuisine and has a deck overlooking the Caribbean. The hotel also has two swimming pools, a lobby bar, spa services, and a tiny fitness center. Travelers might also consider the Fiesta Americana Villas Cancun, which has a more family-oriented atmosphere but higher rates.