The 679-room, upper-middle-range Melody Maker Cancun (formerly ME Cancun) is a grand, all-inclusive resort set on a beautiful stretch of beach in Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Rooms range from contemporary to sleek, and feature upmarket amenities, huge windows (some have balconies) with stunning lagoon or sea views, and free minibars that are refilled daily. Along with the beach, the pool is the highlight here -- it features a big central whirlpool, a bar, music, and tons of loungers. Weekend DJ sessions make the Day Club a local party hotspot -- but even guests have to pay to access it, and the party ends at sunset. The spa is great, and the gym is equipped with dozens of machines, but those expecting a full entertainment program will be disappointed. Families may prefer the more kid-friendly Marriott Cancun Resort, though it’s not all-inclusive.
The 679-room, upper-middle-range Melody Maker Cancun (formerly ME Cancun) is a grand, all-inclusive resort set on a beautiful stretch of beach in Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Rooms range from contemporary to sleek, and feature upmarket amenities, huge windows (some have balconies) with stunning lagoon or sea views, and free minibars that are refilled daily. Along with the beach, the pool is the highlight here -- it features a big central whirlpool, a bar, music, and tons of loungers. Weekend DJ sessions make the Day Club a local party hotspot -- but even guests have to pay to access it, and the party ends at sunset. The spa is great, and the gym is equipped with dozens of machines, but those expecting a full entertainment program will be disappointed. Families may prefer the more kid-friendly Marriott Cancun Resort, though it’s not all-inclusive.
The 426-room Iberostar Cancun is an upscale, all-inclusive, chain hotel set in a pyramid-shaped building along the Nichupte Lagoon's expansive beach, just a 15-minute drive from Cancun Airport. There are a huge range of activities on offer, such as tennis and golf, and lots for kids to do, too. It's worth noting, however, that the hotel hosts a large number of conventions, meaning big groups sometimes dominate the place. The modern rooms feature contemporary decor and many have stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, while some also offer access to hot tubs or infinity pools. The grounds include a huge pool, though accompanying poolside music can get annoying. Dining options are varied, but food gets mixed reviews. Travelers might want to compare rates with similar properties, such as the Royal Caribbean and Crown Paradise Club Cancun.
The 426-room Iberostar Cancun is an upscale, all-inclusive, chain hotel set in a pyramid-shaped building along the Nichupte Lagoon's expansive beach, just a 15-minute drive from Cancun Airport. There are a huge range of activities on offer, such as tennis and golf, and lots for kids to do, too. It's worth noting, however, that the hotel hosts a large number of conventions, meaning big groups sometimes dominate the place. The modern rooms feature contemporary decor and many have stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, while some also offer access to hot tubs or infinity pools. The grounds include a huge pool, though accompanying poolside music can get annoying. Dining options are varied, but food gets mixed reviews. Travelers might want to compare rates with similar properties, such as the Royal Caribbean and Crown Paradise Club Cancun.
The luxurious, 260-room Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun is the best (and priciest) adults-only all-inclusive in town. It stands out for its gorgeous white-sand beach in the heart of the Hotel Zone, decadent spa (guests get free access to the hydrotherapy area), stunning outdoor pools (two with swim-up bars), and especially its pampering service, from the butlers who will unpack your clothes to the pool attendants who will provide cool towels for your eyes. It has a hip, gorgeous aesthetic throughout the entire property, including the modern, bright rooms that have two-person whirlpool tubs and separate showers. Rooms largely have either ocean or lagoon views, but most have Juliet-style balconies. Multiple restaurants serve well-reviewed food and don't require reservations (aside from the stunningly designed Lumiere), and bars offer top-shelf liquor. Fitness offerings also impress, and there are multiple daily classes, including aqua spinning and Pilates. Couples seeking a luxury adults-only experience that’s a bit cheaper might want to consider Hyatt Zilara Cancun, where every room has at least a partial view of the ocean.
The luxurious, 260-room Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun is the best (and priciest) adults-only all-inclusive in town. It stands out for its gorgeous white-sand beach in the heart of the Hotel Zone, decadent spa (guests get free access to the hydrotherapy area), stunning outdoor pools (two with swim-up bars), and especially its pampering service, from the butlers who will unpack your clothes to the pool attendants who will provide cool towels for your eyes. It has a hip, gorgeous aesthetic throughout the entire property, including the modern, bright rooms that have two-person whirlpool tubs and separate showers. Rooms largely have either ocean or lagoon views, but most have Juliet-style balconies. Multiple restaurants serve well-reviewed food and don't require reservations (aside from the stunningly designed Lumiere), and bars offer top-shelf liquor. Fitness offerings also impress, and there are multiple daily classes, including aqua spinning and Pilates. Couples seeking a luxury adults-only experience that’s a bit cheaper might want to consider Hyatt Zilara Cancun, where every room has at least a partial view of the ocean.
Opened in 2012, the Spanish-owned, 562-room Riu Palace Peninsula (not to be confused with the Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas) is the youngest of the Riu's Cancun properties. With a distinctive beachfront position, guests at the Peninsula are privy to both soft powder sands and wild rocky shores lining crystal clear Caribbean waters. Decor is contemporary with a slightly sexy, upscale European vibe -- especially when lit at night. Even the lower category rooms are large and feel like suites, and have nice ocean views, walk-in showers, and separate spa tubs. The hotel has a social and fun (but not crazy party) vibe and can get noisy at night.
Opened in 2012, the Spanish-owned, 562-room Riu Palace Peninsula (not to be confused with the Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas) is the youngest of the Riu's Cancun properties. With a distinctive beachfront position, guests at the Peninsula are privy to both soft powder sands and wild rocky shores lining crystal clear Caribbean waters. Decor is contemporary with a slightly sexy, upscale European vibe -- especially when lit at night. Even the lower category rooms are large and feel like suites, and have nice ocean views, walk-in showers, and separate spa tubs. The hotel has a social and fun (but not crazy party) vibe and can get noisy at night.
The 507-room Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive resort is an upscale, family-friendly option with an excellent beachfront location in Cancun's Hotel Zone. Rooms feature simple contemporary decor, rainfall showers, coffeemakers, smart TVs, and minibars that are replenished daily free of charge. Many have wonderful ocean views, but getting a furnished balcony is the luck of the draw. Besides nine restaurants ranging from traditional Mexican to a steakhouse, the resort features a huge bi-level pool with a swim-up bar and a small water park for children, a kids’ club, and a spa. Daily activities are offered around the pool, while live music keeps things bustling until late at night. Families seeking something cheaper may want to compare rates at the Marriott Cancun Resort.
The 507-room Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive resort is an upscale, family-friendly option with an excellent beachfront location in Cancun's Hotel Zone. Rooms feature simple contemporary decor, rainfall showers, coffeemakers, smart TVs, and minibars that are replenished daily free of charge. Many have wonderful ocean views, but getting a furnished balcony is the luck of the draw. Besides nine restaurants ranging from traditional Mexican to a steakhouse, the resort features a huge bi-level pool with a swim-up bar and a small water park for children, a kids’ club, and a spa. Daily activities are offered around the pool, while live music keeps things bustling until late at night. Families seeking something cheaper may want to compare rates at the Marriott Cancun Resort.
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 Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro is a modern, upper-middle-range business hotel on the outskirts of Cancun, a location that's convenient to the airport but far from the beaches and the Hotel Zone. This five-story hotel features 112 spacious rooms with large windows, and has a rooftop terrace with an infinity-edge pool, bar service, lounge chairs, and city and lagoon views. A big, contemporary fitness center overlooks downtown Cancun and is open 24 hours, as is the business center. A restaurant and a sports bar are also available to guests. Nightly rates are much higher than those at other stopover hotels in the area, so travelers willing to sacrifice a few features might prefer the more affordable One Cancun.
The Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro is a modern, upper-middle-range business hotel on the outskirts of Cancun, a location that's convenient to the airport but far from the beaches and the Hotel Zone. This five-story hotel features 112 spacious rooms with large windows, and has a rooftop terrace with an infinity-edge pool, bar service, lounge chairs, and city and lagoon views. A big, contemporary fitness center overlooks downtown Cancun and is open 24 hours, as is the business center. A restaurant and a sports bar are also available to guests. Nightly rates are much higher than those at other stopover hotels in the area, so travelers willing to sacrifice a few features might prefer the more affordable One Cancun.
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 Hotel Margaritas Cancun is a 74-room value hotel located in a tranquil area of downtown. The property offers a colonial-style setting with affordable rates, but there are few amenities and it shows some minor wear and tear. White-and-pink themed rooms are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs, plus some have furnished balconies. It's adjoined to its sister hotel, the Adhara Hacienda Cancun, which has additional features, and both properties share the parking lot and transportation service to nearby sights, the airport, and the beach. The nearby Oasis Smart has a slew of other amenities, including contemporary rooms, a large pool, and nightclub, though rates are a bit higher.
The Hotel Margaritas Cancun is a 74-room value hotel located in a tranquil area of downtown. The property offers a colonial-style setting with affordable rates, but there are few amenities and it shows some minor wear and tear. White-and-pink themed rooms are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs, plus some have furnished balconies. It's adjoined to its sister hotel, the Adhara Hacienda Cancun, which has additional features, and both properties share the parking lot and transportation service to nearby sights, the airport, and the beach. The nearby Oasis Smart has a slew of other amenities, including contemporary rooms, a large pool, and nightclub, though rates are a bit higher.
This modest 46-room hotel in downtown Cancun is a good pick for budget travelers looking to be close to the ADO bus station, which is just one block away. Though the hotel is ultra simple, interiors are kept clean and air-conditioned guest rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have balconies. Tiny bathrooms could use an update. A handful of features adds value, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch (for an added fee). There are plenty of dining options and shopping in the area, but travelers seeking some beach time will have to drive or take a 20-minute bus ride. For an alternative, check out the budget Mezcal Hostel, which offers free breakfast and free poolside dinner, but lacks in-room Wi-Fi.
This modest 46-room hotel in downtown Cancun is a good pick for budget travelers looking to be close to the ADO bus station, which is just one block away. Though the hotel is ultra simple, interiors are kept clean and air-conditioned guest rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have balconies. Tiny bathrooms could use an update. A handful of features adds value, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch (for an added fee). There are plenty of dining options and shopping in the area, but travelers seeking some beach time will have to drive or take a 20-minute bus ride. For an alternative, check out the budget Mezcal Hostel, which offers free breakfast and free poolside dinner, but lacks in-room Wi-Fi.