Iberostar Tucan Hotel is a family-friendly all-inclusive in Playacar, a residential and hotel compound in Playa del Carmen. The resort is built around a large and peaceful jungle expanse full of native plants and wildlife, such as howler monkeys, iguanas, and agoutis. Bright and spacious rooms have Mexican touches like stucco walls and Mayan-inspired art, plus flat-screen TVs, minibars, and furnished terraces or balconies. Sun and water lovers will enjoy the lovely white-sand beach and the trio of great pools. By comparison, the next-door, similarly priced Sandos Playacar Beach Resort has more pools and specialty dining options, but feels more sprawling and impersonal.
Iberostar Tucan Hotel is a family-friendly all-inclusive in Playacar, a residential and hotel compound in Playa del Carmen. The resort is built around a large and peaceful jungle expanse full of native plants and wildlife, such as howler monkeys, iguanas, and agoutis. Bright and spacious rooms have Mexican touches like stucco walls and Mayan-inspired art, plus flat-screen TVs, minibars, and furnished terraces or balconies. Sun and water lovers will enjoy the lovely white-sand beach and the trio of great pools. By comparison, the next-door, similarly priced Sandos Playacar Beach Resort has more pools and specialty dining options, but feels more sprawling and impersonal.
Built to resemble a Mayan pyramid, the all-inclusive Riu Caribe is located on the north end of Cancun Island. The bright lobby is filled with natural light, jungle-like trees, and hanging vines. The 506 rooms have a beachy white-and-blue color scheme, with balconies, flat-screen TVs, and liquor dispensers. The resort features a number of pleasant bars and restaurants, three swimming pools, a nightclub, and an outdoor theater, although the height of the building casts the pools in shade in the early afternoon. While the beach is beautiful, it's on the small side, especially for the size of this property. Sun-seekers might prefer the wide stretch of white-sand beach at Grand Oasis Cancun, but they'll need to brace themselves for longer restaurant lines, especially during high season.
Built to resemble a Mayan pyramid, the all-inclusive Riu Caribe is located on the north end of Cancun Island. The bright lobby is filled with natural light, jungle-like trees, and hanging vines. The 506 rooms have a beachy white-and-blue color scheme, with balconies, flat-screen TVs, and liquor dispensers. The resort features a number of pleasant bars and restaurants, three swimming pools, a nightclub, and an outdoor theater, although the height of the building casts the pools in shade in the early afternoon. While the beach is beautiful, it's on the small side, especially for the size of this property. Sun-seekers might prefer the wide stretch of white-sand beach at Grand Oasis Cancun, but they'll need to brace themselves for longer restaurant lines, especially during high season.
The Palace offers a high-end all-inclusive experience on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach 15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. It’s the smallest, newest and most upscale of the three properties in the Barcelo complex, with 756 beautiful rooms surrounded by gorgeous pools and manicured grounds. All rooms are Junior Suites or Suites with pretty bathrooms featuring separate showers and tubs. There’s a lot for everyone here, from couples to families to groups, but those who want to party will have to walk to the hotel's sister properties next door, and non-Club Premium guests should expect to pay for Wi-Fi.
The Palace offers a high-end all-inclusive experience on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach 15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. It’s the smallest, newest and most upscale of the three properties in the Barcelo complex, with 756 beautiful rooms surrounded by gorgeous pools and manicured grounds. All rooms are Junior Suites or Suites with pretty bathrooms featuring separate showers and tubs. There’s a lot for everyone here, from couples to families to groups, but those who want to party will have to walk to the hotel's sister properties next door, and non-Club Premium guests should expect to pay for Wi-Fi.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is a beachfront mega-resort that offers almost every possible amenity. With six pools, five full restaurants, an elegant spa, extensive kids' facilities, and a dramatic cliffside location with Pacific Ocean views, the property is like a small town. Each of the 635 rooms is spacious and offers a kitchenette, flat-screen TVs, water-view balconies, and (optional) private hot tubs. However, the steep grounds can be difficult to navigate without constant golf cart transportation -- which is free -- and the beach is wide and beautiful, but isn't swimmable (a common problem in Cabo). Additionally, there are fees for Wi-Fi and the gym if not on an all-inclusive plan. The smaller, more intimate Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa offers most of the same amenities for less.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is a beachfront mega-resort that offers almost every possible amenity. With six pools, five full restaurants, an elegant spa, extensive kids' facilities, and a dramatic cliffside location with Pacific Ocean views, the property is like a small town. Each of the 635 rooms is spacious and offers a kitchenette, flat-screen TVs, water-view balconies, and (optional) private hot tubs. However, the steep grounds can be difficult to navigate without constant golf cart transportation -- which is free -- and the beach is wide and beautiful, but isn't swimmable (a common problem in Cabo). Additionally, there are fees for Wi-Fi and the gym if not on an all-inclusive plan. The smaller, more intimate Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa offers most of the same amenities for less.
Fiesta Americana is a smaller, older resort that still manages to be one of the best upscale all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta. It stands out for having one of the nicer stretches of beach in the North Hotel Zone, as well as superior customer service, with many guests raving about their favorite staffers. This is an extremely family-friendly resort, with a kids' and teens' club, plus playgrounds, water sports, and fun activities such as cooking classes. The heated pool is sprawling and has a swim-up bar and kiddy area, and food is good for this caliber of resort, with multiple a la carte options and no reservations required. Velas Vallarta is another great kid-friendly all-inclusive and has larger rooms, but it's a bigger property, the beach isn't as long, and it's in the marina area, farther from town.
Fiesta Americana is a smaller, older resort that still manages to be one of the best upscale all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta. It stands out for having one of the nicer stretches of beach in the North Hotel Zone, as well as superior customer service, with many guests raving about their favorite staffers. This is an extremely family-friendly resort, with a kids' and teens' club, plus playgrounds, water sports, and fun activities such as cooking classes. The heated pool is sprawling and has a swim-up bar and kiddy area, and food is good for this caliber of resort, with multiple a la carte options and no reservations required. Velas Vallarta is another great kid-friendly all-inclusive and has larger rooms, but it's a bigger property, the beach isn't as long, and it's in the marina area, farther from town.
The all-inclusive Riu Palace Las Americas sits on the beach 15 minutes from downtown Cancun. Colorful resort gardens are accessorized by tall fountains and palm trees, and the gigantic lobby is full of glimmering chandeliers. The decor in the common areas and in the 372 spacious suites is regal red and gold, though some guests may find the look dates. Rooms have amenities such as turndown service, minibars, lounges area with sofa, and flat-screen TVs. One great perk here is the fact that most suites have balconies with incredible ocean views. The resort has many on-site activities, including volleyball, snorkeling, and nightly live shows. This is a much quieter, calmer hotel than the typical party-hearty all-inclusive; those in want of a rowdy Cancun experience could check out the Hard Rock.
The all-inclusive Riu Palace Las Americas sits on the beach 15 minutes from downtown Cancun. Colorful resort gardens are accessorized by tall fountains and palm trees, and the gigantic lobby is full of glimmering chandeliers. The decor in the common areas and in the 372 spacious suites is regal red and gold, though some guests may find the look dates. Rooms have amenities such as turndown service, minibars, lounges area with sofa, and flat-screen TVs. One great perk here is the fact that most suites have balconies with incredible ocean views. The resort has many on-site activities, including volleyball, snorkeling, and nightly live shows. This is a much quieter, calmer hotel than the typical party-hearty all-inclusive; those in want of a rowdy Cancun experience could check out the Hard Rock.
The four-pearl Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is a family-friendly all-inclusive located on a white-sand beach a 20-minute drive south of the airport. The 486 rooms are spacious and come stocked with free minibars, TVs with satellite channels, whirlpool tubs, and furnished terraces -- some with plunge pools. Expect contemporary colonial decor, lots of open-air spaces, and a wristband-free all-inclusive program with good food and several places to grab a drink. The beach here is big, but prone to seaweed (common for the area), and there are three pools. The kids’ club and seasonally heated pool are popular with families, while couples often make use of the hydrotherapy spa, adult-only restaurant, and Preferred Club perks. Foodie-friendly pluses include a chef's garden, cooking classes, and extensive dining program. Couples wanting an adult-only option nearby should consider Excellence Riviera Cancun.
The four-pearl Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is a family-friendly all-inclusive located on a white-sand beach a 20-minute drive south of the airport. The 486 rooms are spacious and come stocked with free minibars, TVs with satellite channels, whirlpool tubs, and furnished terraces -- some with plunge pools. Expect contemporary colonial decor, lots of open-air spaces, and a wristband-free all-inclusive program with good food and several places to grab a drink. The beach here is big, but prone to seaweed (common for the area), and there are three pools. The kids’ club and seasonally heated pool are popular with families, while couples often make use of the hydrotherapy spa, adult-only restaurant, and Preferred Club perks. Foodie-friendly pluses include a chef's garden, cooking classes, and extensive dining program. Couples wanting an adult-only option nearby should consider Excellence Riviera Cancun.
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences is an upscale beachfront property with 475 apartment-style suites a 20-minute drive from downtown Playa del Carmen. Good kids' and teens' clubs, and units with up to three bedrooms make it a family favorite, while couples can use an adults-only pool and luxe spa. All rooms have a contemporary look, though those in the newer block shine brighter. All units have outdoor spaces, free Wi-Fi, and luxe touches like pillow menus, while suites add full kitchens and some have whirlpools. Eleven largely well-regarded gourmet restaurants and five bars make this a hit with foodies. A small gym, water sports, and various activities and entertainment are also on offer. This spot is great for fun-loving guests, but for something more peaceful, it's worth checking out the smaller Le Reve Hotel & Spa.
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences is an upscale beachfront property with 475 apartment-style suites a 20-minute drive from downtown Playa del Carmen. Good kids' and teens' clubs, and units with up to three bedrooms make it a family favorite, while couples can use an adults-only pool and luxe spa. All rooms have a contemporary look, though those in the newer block shine brighter. All units have outdoor spaces, free Wi-Fi, and luxe touches like pillow menus, while suites add full kitchens and some have whirlpools. Eleven largely well-regarded gourmet restaurants and five bars make this a hit with foodies. A small gym, water sports, and various activities and entertainment are also on offer. This spot is great for fun-loving guests, but for something more peaceful, it's worth checking out the smaller Le Reve Hotel & Spa.
The Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort & Spa is an upscale all-inclusive property along a pretty stretch of beach in Playa del Carmen. Together with its adjacent sister property, the Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort & Spa, the property has 672 modern, spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace. The huge complex -- 12 pools, nine restaurants, 10 bars, sports facilities, and spa -- is spread out among gorgeously manicured grounds, but requires a lot of walking. Note that some a la carte restaurants and Wi-Fi aren't included in the all-inclusive except for Platinum guests, so it may be worth upgrading. There is no significant difference between the Grand Sunset and Grand Riviera as all features are shared, so book at whichever side has cheaper rates.
The Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort & Spa is an upscale all-inclusive property along a pretty stretch of beach in Playa del Carmen. Together with its adjacent sister property, the Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Resort & Spa, the property has 672 modern, spacious rooms with a balcony or terrace. The huge complex -- 12 pools, nine restaurants, 10 bars, sports facilities, and spa -- is spread out among gorgeously manicured grounds, but requires a lot of walking. Note that some a la carte restaurants and Wi-Fi aren't included in the all-inclusive except for Platinum guests, so it may be worth upgrading. There is no significant difference between the Grand Sunset and Grand Riviera as all features are shared, so book at whichever side has cheaper rates.
The Hyatt Regency Mexico City is a massive luxury hotel geared toward business travelers, situated in the well-heeled Polanco neighborhood. The property's extensive amenities include four on-site restaurants (including two upscale Japanese eateries), an indoor pool, and a 24-hour athletic club with three tennis courts, a sauna, a steam room, and a well-equipped gym. The hotel also has a chic business center with co-working space and tons of meeting and event space. The hotel's 755 guest rooms are nice enough, but comparatively a little disappointing. Decor is generic and even a little outdated, though units are spacious, meticulously maintained, and have upscale amenities like minibars, espresso makers, and 24-hour room service. For sleeker room decor, guests might consider the nearby JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, though the smaller hotel also has fewer amenities.
The Hyatt Regency Mexico City is a massive luxury hotel geared toward business travelers, situated in the well-heeled Polanco neighborhood. The property's extensive amenities include four on-site restaurants (including two upscale Japanese eateries), an indoor pool, and a 24-hour athletic club with three tennis courts, a sauna, a steam room, and a well-equipped gym. The hotel also has a chic business center with co-working space and tons of meeting and event space. The hotel's 755 guest rooms are nice enough, but comparatively a little disappointing. Decor is generic and even a little outdated, though units are spacious, meticulously maintained, and have upscale amenities like minibars, espresso makers, and 24-hour room service. For sleeker room decor, guests might consider the nearby JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, though the smaller hotel also has fewer amenities.