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.
This 247-room, no-frills, mid-range hotel is located in downtown Cancun. Rooms are clean and spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but feel generic and basic. The hotel features a nice pool, a tiny fitness room, a staffed business center, and a decent restaurant, plus a free shuttle to the beach. In short, it’s a good budget pick for a short stay, but it lacks the charm of other properties in the area.
This 247-room, no-frills, mid-range hotel is located in downtown Cancun. Rooms are clean and spacious, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but feel generic and basic. The hotel features a nice pool, a tiny fitness room, a staffed business center, and a decent restaurant, plus a free shuttle to the beach. In short, it’s a good budget pick for a short stay, but it lacks the charm of other properties in the area.
The Suites Gaby Hotel is a budget stop-off in downtown Cancun that offers a step up from a hostel stay, with a location right across the street from the post office and the tourist market known as Mercado 28. There are clean Standard and Superior Rooms with simple amenities -- just Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and AC -- and some lack windows. There's a free continental breakfast, but little else on-site beyond the rooms. The distance from the beaches of the Hotel Zone can be a downside for some. Those looking for more features, such as a pool or meeting space, may want to consider Ambiance Suites or the Hotel Kin Mayab.
The Suites Gaby Hotel is a budget stop-off in downtown Cancun that offers a step up from a hostel stay, with a location right across the street from the post office and the tourist market known as Mercado 28. There are clean Standard and Superior Rooms with simple amenities -- just Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and AC -- and some lack windows. There's a free continental breakfast, but little else on-site beyond the rooms. The distance from the beaches of the Hotel Zone can be a downside for some. Those looking for more features, such as a pool or meeting space, may want to consider Ambiance Suites or the Hotel Kin Mayab.
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 hotel in downtown Cancun caters to both short- and long-term stays. There are 12 no-frills but spacious rooms, most of which are suites with kitchenettes. City hall is less than five minutes away on foot, as is Tulum Avenue, with its stores, restaurants, and the ADO bus station. This is one of the cheaper options downtown, but for a hotel with a pool, consider One Cancun Centro.
This budget hotel in downtown Cancun caters to both short- and long-term stays. There are 12 no-frills but spacious rooms, most of which are suites with kitchenettes. City hall is less than five minutes away on foot, as is Tulum Avenue, with its stores, restaurants, and the ADO bus station. This is one of the cheaper options downtown, but for a hotel with a pool, consider One Cancun Centro.
The Hostel Mundo Joven in downtown Cancun is a no-frills budget hostel with a festive party atmosphere and a central location, and provides exactly what it advertises. The hostel staff do what they can to add activities and flair for the guests, with free walking tours and hand-painted decorations on the walls, but some guests complain about the dated hostel's grime and wear and tear. Guests have a range of accommodation options, from segregated men and women dormitories, to shared dorms, to private rooms, to a room with its own whirlpool and fold-out sofa. Mezcal Hostel has a small pool and a bit more character, but tends to be slightly pricier.
The Hostel Mundo Joven in downtown Cancun is a no-frills budget hostel with a festive party atmosphere and a central location, and provides exactly what it advertises. The hostel staff do what they can to add activities and flair for the guests, with free walking tours and hand-painted decorations on the walls, but some guests complain about the dated hostel's grime and wear and tear. Guests have a range of accommodation options, from segregated men and women dormitories, to shared dorms, to private rooms, to a room with its own whirlpool and fold-out sofa. Mezcal Hostel has a small pool and a bit more character, but tends to be slightly pricier.
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.