Cancun has an enormous variety of beach vacation options. To help you experience the best vacation for you, this post details the best Cancun resorts (all inclusive).
Introduction to the Best Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts
If you’re familiar with the Cancun area, room view types, and vacation types, you can scroll down to the list of the best Cancun resorts (all inclusive).
Generally, when travelers think of Mexican beaches, they want an all-inclusive experience, and Mexico and the Caribbean both host a myriad of these inclusive hotels. The most challenging part of planning and booking a beach vacation is deciding which of the hundreds of resorts to visit.
If you visit one of the online travel sites and search for all-inclusive resorts, you’ll receive an imposing list of alternatives you’ve never heard of, all promising to be a tropical paradise.
Beware of “Travel Deals” on All Inclusive Vacations
“Travel deals” sites will promote beach vacation packages that seem too good to be true, and that’s because they usually are. Don’t risk your travel time and travel dollars on those so-called “deals.” Invest your time wisely into properties that reliable sources have vetted.
Whether it’s pedestrian food, poor service, or dingy guest rooms, you don’t want to risk spending your hard-earned money and limited vacation time on bad experiences. This post will only include the best use of your travel time and dollars and help maximize your vacation experience.
Not all Mexican and Caribbean resorts are all-inclusive. Since all-inclusive vacations are what you’re looking for, this post will only contain resorts with such inclusive packages available.
Whether you seek an adult-exclusive vacation or a trip that the whole family can enjoy, this list of the best hotels in Cancun will help you select the best resorts for your vacation.
What “All-Inclusive” Includes
What “all-inclusive” includes depends on the resort. Typically, all the food and drinks you’ll want and most of your activities will fall under the umbrella of “all-inclusive.” Most resorts also offer elevated experiences for an extra cost.
Those resorts will charge Extra for premium liquors or wines, elevated dining experiences, and higher-level activities. For example, if you need transportation to tour Mayan ruins, that will likely be an additional charge.
A few resorts are literally ALL-inclusive, though, and those will typically be the luxury and higher-priced resorts. You have to pick what is right for you. If you want to spend a week on the sand and in the water, you don’t need to pay extra for excursions or fine dining.
Types of Vacations
Whether all-inclusive or otherwise, all resorts will offer family-friendly or adults-only vacations. Like most beach resorts, this post contains a mixture of both experiences.
Family Vacations
Kids clubs are a popular option for family-friendly resorts, and they give the kids a chance to get away from their parents and vice versa. Kids clubs offer fun activities for kids and teens to relish their family vacation while remaining safe and staying out of trouble, letting parents enjoy a stress-free day to themselves.
Adults-Only Vacations
You’ll find a mix of adults-only and family-friendly vacations around Cancun, and many resorts offer both. Choosing between an adults-only resort and a family-friendly resort is probably the easiest decision you’ll make about your trip. Are you taking the kids or not?
I love kids, and I enjoy activities with them. However, if my wife and I take a vacation together without the kids, we’ll seek an adults-only experience.
Locations Around Cancun
You’ll hear various names associated with the region of white-sand and blue water heaven. To avoid confusion
Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya lies along a beach south of Cancun and extends to Tulum. Playa Del Carmen sits in Riviera Maya with Cozumel across the water. Riviera Maya will be your farthest transport from Cancun International airport.
Hotel Zone
Also called the Zona Hotelera, the hotel zone offers nearly 100 resorts near downtown Cancun. While the hotel zone is near enough to downtown for a convenient visit, it is all about the beach. You’ll have water on either side of you, the Caribbean Sea to your east, and the Laguna Nichepte to your west.
The northern Hotel Zone is closest to downtown Cancun if you’re interested in spending time there. The central Hotel Zone has more nightlife options, so it tends to be more lively, and you’ll find less nightlife in the southern hotel zone.
Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres sits north of downtown. Here you’ll enjoy gorgeous white-sand beaches on blue Caribbean water and Isla Mujeres on the horizon.
Understanding the Types of Room Views
It is essential to note what view you’ll enjoy based on the room’s description when selecting your room. The three primary options are:
- Garden View
- Ocean View
- Ocean Front
Garden View
Garden View means that you’ll have a view of a garden. The garden may contain water (it may also contain cars or storage), but your view will not be of the sea. Likewise, your view will likely not include the lagoon.
Ocean View
These are the rooms you have to be most mindful of. With an “ocean view,” you’ll likely see a pool, garden, and more rooms out your window. While you’ll be able to see the sea, it will be in the distance or off to one side.
Some ocean view rooms are better than others. The best thing to do to ensure the quality of your vacation experience is to stick with well-known resorts, ask friends who have visited resorts, or seek the advice of a travel advisor.
Ocean Front
Ocean Front is the best way to ensure that you’ll see the ocean out the front of your window. Hopefully, you can walk out of your door and onto the beach. That is not always the case, though. Oceanfront rooms will offer the best unobstructed views of the reason you elected to vacation in Cancun, the ocean!
List of the Best Cancun Resorts All Inclusive
The best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun are:
- Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows
- El Dorado Casitas Royale
- El Dorado Maroma
- El Dorado Royale
- Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun
- El Dorado Seaside Palms
- El Dorado Seaside Suites
- Generations Riviera Maya
- Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort
- Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun
- Beach Palace
- Beloved Playa Mujeres
- Le Blanc Spa Resort
- Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
- Hyatt Zilara Cancun
- Hyatt Ziva Cancun
- Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
- Moon Palace Cancun
- Moon Palace – The Grand Cancun
- Sun Palace Cancun
Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun
Azul Beach resort is a smaller all-inclusive resort in the northern Riviera Maya region. That means it’s close to the airport. While we saw plenty of kids’ amenities and activities, it’s a great place for a couples’ romantic getaway or a friend’s long weekend escape.
I loved how close everything was within the resort. I could casually walk from my balcony to just about any restaurant or bar within 5 minutes. Still, at no time did the resort seem small or crowded. Between about 6:00 to 7:30 every morning, it felt like I had the resort to myself.
Location: North Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 20 km (12 miles), 35 minutes
Number of Suites: 435
Family or Adult: Family-friendly with an adult-only section
Restaurants: 8 restaurants: Avant-Guard, Mexican, Italian, World, Caribbean, Pizza
Bars and Lounges: 8 bars, including swim-up bars, and a Starbucks
Water activities: Kids’ splash pool,
Activities: Kids’ playroom, Teen club, spa, tennis, archery ping pong, water polo, Spanish lessons, dance lessons
Rooms (Prices):
Luxury Suite, starting at $390
Luxury Ocean View Suite, $394
Junior Suite, $422
Luxury Walkout Suite, $437
Family Suite, $ 469
Family Ocean View Suite, $495
Premium Suite, $495
Swim Up Junior Suite, $598.67
Premium Swim Up Suite, $672.00
Honeymoon Oceanfront Suite, $747.67
Connecting Luxury Ocean View Suite, $1,037.67
Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite,
One-Bedroom Presidential Suite,
Royal Suite
Presidential Studio
Royal Swim Up Suite
Room Amenities:
- Whirlpool
- Luxurious accommodations
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Champaign
- Stocked fridge
- Rainforest shower heads
- Double sinks
- Sitting areas
- Roomy balconies
- Coffee Makers
- Robes
Azul Beach Resort is great for a shorter getaway. While we were there in June, the beach had too much seaweed to play in the water. While I enjoyed watching the sunrise on the beach each morning, there was no body-surfing.
My friend and I had a blast relaxing in the pools and bars, and we enjoyed every meal we had. The Greenhouse on Karisma’s El Dorado Royal Resort provides all the produce to Azul Beach Resort.
Check out my complete review of Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun.
Azul Beach Resorts Riviera Cancun
El Dorado Casitas Royale
El Dorado Casitas Royale is a luxuriously romantic property stretching along a secluded beach. The resort provides indulgences from gourmet cuisine to swim-up suites, to a lavish spa and concierge service.
The walking path from the casitas to the spa, restaurants, and bars is peaceful and idyllic. They also offer periodic cart rides between locations.
The enclaves are perfect for group trips! If your group rents an entire enclave, you have your own private pool, private bar, and bartender. All of the casitas had beds on the porches so you can enjoy peaceful slumbers in the cool Cancun ocean breeze.
Location: Central Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 32 km (20 miles), 28 minutes
Number of Suites: 203
Family or Adult: Adult-only
Restaurants: 14 (American, Pacific Rim, Italian, International, Mexican, Caribbean, Fuentes Culinary Theatre, pizza, health bar, grill.)
Bars and Lounges: 17 bars, including 3 public swim-up bars and a private swim-up bar in each of the 8 enclaves.
Water activities:
- 14 Pools
- Aqua gym
- Water polo
- Kayak and non-motorized water sports
- Snorkeling gear
- Scuba clinics
- Water volleyball
Activities:
- 2 Spas
- Candlelight dinners
- Live music and Shows
- Green House tour
- Cooking classes
- Dancing classes
- Spanish classes
- Archery and shooting
- Ping-pong
- Guided bicycle tour
- Tennis
- Fitness center
- Yoga, CrossFit and other training sessions
- Beach volleyball
- Weddings
Rooms (Prices):
Casita Suite, $583 per night
Beachfront Casita Suite, $662 per night
Swim-up Casita Suite, $685 per night
Private Pool Casita Suite, $807 per night
Honeymoon Private Pool Swim-up Casita Suite, $832 per night
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Unlimited free National and International Calls
- Minibar
- Private pool
- Outdoor showers
- Cable TV
- Beach butler service
El Dorado Casitas Royale is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I’ve ever visited. We weren’t able to tour rooms during this visit because the resort was 100% packed. Still, while touring the resort, it seemed empty.
Nestled between El Dorado Royale and Karisma’s Generations Resort, you have access to other amenities. This setup makes El Dorado Casitas Royale perfect for weddings. Guests with children can stay in Generations Resort and still have access to the wedding and reception.
El Dorado Maroma
El Dorado Maroma is a romantic adults-only escape on one of Cancun’s best beaches. This intimate resort is ideal for adults, ages 18 and older, seeking relaxation, romance, personalized service, and excellent cuisine.
The suites are luxurious and contemporary with great views of tropical gardens or beautiful Maroma Beach.
Location: Maroma Beach
Distance from airport: 43 km (27 miles), 35 minutes
Number of Suites: 157
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 6 (Pacific Rim, Italian, Mexican, Caribbean)
Bars and Lounges: 4, including 2 swim-up bars
Water activities:
- 3 pools
- Beach and pool butler service
- Sunscreen and towel service
- Non-motorized water sports
- Aqua aerobics
Activities:
- Spa
- Spanish lessons
- Yoga
- Latin dance lessons
- Cooking classes
- Nightly entertainment
- Shopping tours to Playa del Carmen
- Fitness Center
- Weddings
Rooms (Prices):
Junior Suite, $511 per night
Honeymoon Suite, $537 per night
Mi Hotelito Beachfront Suite, $618 per night
Royal Suite, $672 per night
Private Pool Suite, $780 per night
Swim-up Suite, $780 per night
Royal Swim-up Suite, $1027 per night
Presidential Studio, $1277 per night
Presidential Studio Swim-up, $1312 per night
Presidential Villa, $2627 per night
Presidential Beachfront Villa, $??? per night
Villa Maroma 5-Bedroom Villa, $??? per night
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Variety of house wines
- Mini bar
- Free international calls
Touring this resort, we noticed that Maroma Beach is definitely nicer than other Cancun beaches we visited. The Palafitos Overwater Bungalows share the property with El Dorado Maroma.
El Dorado Royale
Luxuriously romantic, stretching on a secluded beach, the resort provides indulgences from gourmet cuisine, and luxury swim-up suites, to a lush health club and concierge service.
Location: Central Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 32 km (20 miles), 28 minutes
Number of Suites: 476
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 14 (American, Pacific Rim, Italian, International, Mexican, Caribbean, Fuentes Culinary Theatre, pizza, health bar, grill.)
Bars and Lounges: 9
Water activities:
- 6 pools (including a natural salt-water pool)
- Aqua gym
- Water polo
- Non-motorized water sports
- Snorkeling gear
- Scuba clinics
- Water and Beach volleyball
Activities:
- 2 spas
- Bonanza Ranch horseback riding stables
- Daily and nightly activities
- Nightly shows
- Green House tour
- Cooking classes
- Dancing lessons
- Spanish lessons
- Archer and rifle shooting
- Ping pong
- Guided bicycle tours
- Tennis
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Yoga, CrossFit and other training sessions
- Weddings
Rooms (Prices):
Luxury Jr. Suite, $377 per night
Beachfront Junior Suite, $410 per night
Swim-up Jr. Suite, $444 per night
Beachfront Honeymoon Suite, $511 per night
Royal Suite, $$651 per night
Royal Swim-up Suite, $704 per night
Family Ocean View Suite,
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Mini bar
- Unlimited national and international calls
Next to El Dorado Casitas Royale and Generations. While El Dorado Royale is adults-only, your fellow travelers with kids can stay nearby at Generations.
The Green House on El Dorado Royale provides produce to all the Cancun-area Karisma resorts.
El Dorado Seaside Palms
Seaside Palms is a romantic resort on crystal blue waters with paths that wind through luxuriant gardens. The beach feature Bali beds. You can enjoy beachfront massages in beautiful settings and full relaxation in paradise.
It’s perfect for a romantic celebration. You can see in this picture why it’s called Palms.
Location: Southern Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 85 km (53 miles), 1 hour, 5 minutes
Number of Suites: 380
Family or Adult: Adult-only
Restaurants: 6 (International, Latin Fusion, Mexican, Italian)
Bars and Lounges: 7, including 4 swim-up bars and a theatre.
Water activities:
- 4 pools
- Non-motorized water sports
- Scuba clinics in the pool
- Beach and water volleyball
Activities:
- Spa
- Mezcal tasting
- Coconut painting
- Fitness center
- Salsa lessons
- Yoga
- Weddings
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Horseshoes
Rooms (Prices):
Junior Suite, $290 per night
Beachfront Junior Suite, $310 per night
Premium Junior Suite, $310 per night
Luxury Junior Suite, $297 per night
Swim-up Junior Suite, $323 per night
Premium Ocean View Junior Suite, $336 per night
Premium Swim-up Junior Suite, $343 per night
Royal Suite, $599 per night
Royal Swim-up Suite, $653 per night
Presidential Studio, $1,006 per night
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Mini bar
- Free national and international calls
- Beach towel service
- Bathrobes
Located in southern Riviera Maya, El Dorado Seaside Palms and its neighbor El Dorado Seaside Suites are closer to Tulum than Cancun. That is important to know especially if arrive in Cancun late or have an early departing flight from Cancun.
El Dorado Seaside Suites
On crystal blue water with a taste of luxury modern styling, romantic settings, and full relaxation in paradise, perfect for an intimate escape.
Location: Southern Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 85 km (53 miles), 1 hour, 5 minutes
Number of Suites: 188
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 10 (BBQ, World, Italian, Oriental)
Bars and Lounges: 11
Water activities:
- 5 pools
- Non-motorized water sports like kayaking and snorkeling
- Scuba clinics at pool
- Water aerobics
Activities:
- Mezcal tasting
- Tennis
- Fitness center
- Sauna and Steam bath
- Beach volleyball
- Salsa lessons
- Cooking lessons
- Spanish lessons
- Coconut painting
- Yoga
Rooms (Prices):
Oceanfront Pool Swim-Up Suites, $425 per night
Oceanfront Honeymoon Suites, $433 per night
Oceanfront Swim Up Suite, $410 per night
Infinity Royal Suite, $706 per night
Infinity Royal Swim Up, $733 per night
Presidential Studio Infinity Suite, $970 per night
One-Bedroom Presidential Suite, $1,493 per night
Room Amenities:
- Whirlpool
- Luxurious accommodations
- Oversized balcony or terrace
- Smart TV
- Air conditioning
- Marable bathrooms
- Double-sings
- Slippers and Bathrobes
- Beach towel service
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Mini fridge and min bar
- Free international and national calls
Located in southern Riviera Maya, El Dorado Seaside Suites and its neighbor El Dorado Seaside Palms are closer to Tulum than Cancun.
I love the blue lighting in this Oceanfront Swim-up Suite, and the infinity pool looking over the ocean is one of the coolest rooms I’ve ever seen.
There is just something incredible about having an infinity pool overlooking the ocean on your 5th-floor suite!
While at this resort, you’ll also have access to restaurants and bars at El Dorado Seaside Palms.
Generations Riviera Maya
Wish all ocean-front suites, Generations Riviera Maya all-inclusive family resort offers couples, wedding parties, and families extraordinary vacation that fosters togetherness.
It rests on a beautiful beach giving all rooms excellent views of the Mexican Caribbean. It’s next door to El Dorado Casitas offering the entire family an amazing vacation and access to weddings and receptions held at El Dorado Casitas and El Dorado Royale.
Location: Central Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 32 km (20 miles), 28 minutes
Number of Suites: 159
Family or Adult: Family-friendly
Restaurants: 5 (Seafood, Pan Asian, Indian)
Bars and Lounges: 2
Water activities:
- 2 pools
- Swim-up bar
- Beach and pool butler
- Aqua gym
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling equipment
- Water polo
Activities:
- Spa
- Eko Kids club (4-12 years old)
- Little Eko Chefs program
- Family lounge with library and reading area
- Greenhouse Tour
- Bonanza Ranch
- Nightly entertainment
- Cooking classes
- Dance lessons
- Spanish lessons
- Ping pong
- Yoga classes
- Basketball and soccer
- Weddings
Rooms (Prices):
Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Suite, $581 per night
Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Swim-up Suite, $647 per night
Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Suite, $1,031 per night
Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Swim-Up Suite, $1,084 per night
Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Pool Swim-up Suite, $1.164 per night
Oceanfront 3-Bedroom Suite, $1,505 per night
Oceanfront 3-Bedroom Swim-up Suite, $1,559 per night
Oceanfront 3-Bedroom Pool Swim-up Suite, $1,639 per night
The 1-Bedroom suites accommodate 2 adults + 2 children or 2 adults + 1 child + 1 teen.
The 2-Bedroom suites accommodate 4 adults + 4 children or 2 adults + 2 teens + 4 children.
The 3-Bedroom suites accommodate 6 adults + 6 children or 4 adults + 4 teens + 4 children
Room Amenities:
- Whirlpool
- Luxurious accommodations
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Unlimited free national and international calls
- Alcoholic beverages
- Cribs
- Strollers
- Baby bath robes
- Baby warmers
- Baby monitors
- Baby bottle sterilizers
- Baby changing stations
Since the resort was completely booked, we didn’t get to tour any rooms. It is a super-nice resort and would be a fun vacation for families.
Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort
A luxury, all-inclusive resort designed specifically for nudists. As you can see in the image below, it is secluded, offering guests a private oasis to feel comfortable relaxing clothing free while relaxing, dining, and enjoying recreational activities.
Location: Southern Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 85 km (53 miles), 1 hour, 5 minutes
Number of Suites: 43
Family or Adult: Adult-only
Restaurants: 2 (plus access to restaurants at El Dorado Seaside Palms and El Dorado Seaside Suites resorts)
Bars and Lounges: 2 (plus access to bars at El Dorado Seaside Palms and El Dorado Seaside Suites resorts)
Water activities:
- Beachfront pool with lazy river
- Beachfront hot tub lounge
- Nightly entertainment
- Access to all facilities at El Dorado Seaside Palms and El Dorado Seaside Seaside resorts
Activities:
- Daily activities and beach sports
- Beach palapas with comfortable beds
- Gym (sports attire required)
- Business center
Rooms (Prices):
Oceanfront Junior Suite, $691 per night
Oceanfront Dome Suite, $745 per night
Oceanfront Swim Up Junior Suite, $927 per night
One Bedroom Presidential Beachfront Villa, Contact me for the price.
Room Amenities:
- Pillow and aromatherapy menu
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Indoor hot tub
- Marble bathrooms
- Double sinks
- Coffee Maker
- Premium alcohol
- Mini bar
- Bottles of liquors
- Bathrooms and slippers
- Free international calls
Between El Dorado Seaside Palms and El Dorado Seaside Suites. While guests from those resorts aren’t allowed into Hidden Beach, Hidden Beach guests have access to all the facilities in Palms and Suites.
While I’ve been to beaches in Spain where there was nudity, I’ve never been to a nudist resort. One could certainly pack a lot less for Hidden Beach!
Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun
Inspired by the lyrics of the famous Jimmy Buffett song, Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun provides an idyllic setting for guests who want to escape everyday life and enjoy a tropical change in latitude.
With only 148 rooms, Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun is a smaller resort and always feels relaxed and super chill. And the food! We sampled a lot of food from a lot of resorts, and the food at Margaritaville was definitely the best!
Location: North Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 20 km (12 miles), 20 minutes
Number of Suites: 148
Family or Adult: Family-friendly
Restaurants: 4 (International cuisine, taco house, Italian, Latin fusion)
Bars and Lounges: 6 (including a rum bar, an adults-only bar, and a swim-up bar)
Water activities:
- 4 pools (including 2 ocean front pools)
- Tiki Beach parties
- Kayaking
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Scuba diving clinics
- Fins Up Fitness
Activities:
- Spa
- Parakeet Kid’s Club
- Daily live music
- Fitness center
- Margarita blending
- Blackjack
- Beach parties
- Mariachi fiestas
- Karaoke Night
- Corn hole
- Horseshoes
- Bocce ball
- Cooking classes
- Cocktail classes
- Dance lessons
- Yoga classes
Rooms (Prices):
Paradise Ocean View Room, $637 per night
Paradise Room, $619 per night
Paradise Junior Suite, $656 per night
Swim Up Paradise Junior Suite, $947 per night
Swim Up Paradise Suite, $971 per night
Royal Swim Up Paradise Suite, $1,606 per night
Presidential Swim Up Chill Out Suite, $1,940 per night
Royal Paradise Suite, $1,471 per night
Presidential Chill Out Suite, $1,804 per night
Paradise Suite, Contact me for the price
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Premium drinks included
- All meals and snacks included
- Select drink and snack items for your oom
- International phone calls
A new Margaritaville resort opens in January of 2023. The names are really similar. Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya will be adult-only. Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun is the family-friendly resort currently open.
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun
Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
The Nickelodeon™ Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is a 5-star experiential resort filled with playful surprises designed to ignite the spark of play for guests of all ages. My friends who grew up watching Nickelodeon said this place brought back amazing memories from growing up.
If you grew up with Nickelodeon you’ll adore places like Good Burger and Bikini Bottom Bar! You’ll also thrill to a little sliming.
Guests can enjoy the 9-acre Nickelodeon Place and Aqua Nick, Club Nick for kids, and Plaza Orange Entertainment venue.
Location: Central Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 32 km (20 miles), 23 minutes
Number of Suites: 280
Family or Adult: Family-friendly
Restaurants: 6 (World Cuisine, burgers, pizza
Bars and Lounges: 3 including 2 swim-up bars
Water activities:
- Access to Aqua Nick, the 6-acre Nickelodeon-themed water park.
- Pool
- Nick Live! Poolside
- Splash mobs
- Aqua Fit
- Aque aerobics
Activities:
- Spa
- Club Nick
- Nightly entertainment, shows, performances, and live music
- Character meet and greets
- Super sliming
- Yoga
- Mexican celebrations
- Daily activities
- Spanish lessons
- Stretching classes
- Dances
- Cooking classes
Rooms (Prices):
Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, $883 per night
Swim-Up Oceanfront Queen Suite, $938 per night
Swim-Up Oceanfront Pool Deck Level King Suite, $1,241 per night
Swim-Up Oceanfront Pool Deck Level Queen Suite, $1,268 per night
Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, $1,296 per night
Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront Queen Suite, $1,323 per night
Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting Suite, $2,497 per night
Swim-Up Pool Deck Level Connecting Suite, $2,613 per night
Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting Suite, $2,728 per night
Big Kahuna Suite, $8,446 per night
The Pineapple Suite, $9,114 per night
The Lair (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Suite, $9,114 per night
Room Amenities:
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Premium drinks included
- Exclusive access to Club Nick
- Free international calls
- Mini bar
- Essentials for babies and children
- Strollers
- Cribs
- Bottle sterilizers and warmers
- Bathrobes
- Changing tables
- Baby monitors
The restaurant and bar theming in Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya are top-notch and loads of fun.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows
Next to El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos offers the only overwater bungalows in Mexico. Sitting over the blue waters of Maroma Beach, these lavish suites offer spectacular ocean views while staying in luxurious and exquisite décor.
Location: Maroma Beach
Distance from airport: 43 km (27 miles), 35 minutes
Number of Bungalows: 30
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 6 (Pacific Rim, Italian, Mexican, Caribbean)
Bars and Lounges: 4, including 2 swim-up bars
Water activities:
- 3 pools
- Beach and pool butler service
- Sunscreen and towel service
- Non-motorized water sports
- Aqua aerobics
Activities:
- Spa
- Spanish lessons
- Yoga
- Latin dance lessons
- Cooking classes
- Nightly entertainment
- Shopping tours to Playa del Carmen
- Fitness Center
- Weddings
Rooms (Prices):
Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows, $2,079 per night
Palafitos – Suites Elite Overwater, $3,190 per night
Each Overwater Bungalow features:
- Glass bottom floors
- A ladder that provides access to the ocean
- Our lovely outdoor showers “Aguas del Amor”
- A romantic indoor relaxing hot tub for two
They are equipped with:
- Welcome relaxing hand and head massage
- Butler´s Lounge
- Private beach area
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Wide variety of International & Domestic Beers
- In-suite customizable mini fridge
- 24-hour room service (Restrictions apply on rainy days)
- In-room savory & sweet gourmet snacks
- Access and preferential reservations at sister hotel restaurants (excluding Le Chique). Transportation is not included
- In-room safety deposit box with inside plug
- Beach bags for use during stay
- Free high-speed wireless internet service
- Ironing board & iron
- King size bed
- Air conditioning & ceiling fan
- Smart TV
- Telephone
- Aromatherapy shower
- Make-up mirror
- High-end toiletries
- 100% cotton & thousand-thread-count sheets
- Radio/alarm clock
- Espresso Coffee maker
- Tea brewing station
- Premium stocked minibar
- The outdoor terrace is also equipped with luxurious furniture
- PressReader app
- Towels
Staying in these bungalows is living the travel dream. Enjoy these few pictures of the unbelievably gorgeous rooms.
Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows
Beach Palace
Beach Palace is a luxurious all-inclusive resort in Cancun’s hotel zone. Although a medium-sized resort, Beach Palace still offers four restaurants and three bars. Additionally, it tends to be a more budget-friendly choice.
Activities include the white-sand beach, nightly shows, a spa, a playroom for kids, and a fitness center with a view of the beach. While Beach Palace is a great place for a family vacation, it offers places for adults to escape.
Location: Cancun Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 20.4 km, 21 minutes
Family or Adult: Family-friendly with adult-exclusive escapes
Restaurants: Asian, Mexican, Italian, Indian
Bars and Lounges: 3 bars, including a rooftop, poolside bar.
Water activities: Kids’ pool, waterslide, white-sand beach
Activities: Kids’ playroom with interactive games, spa, golf, zip-lining, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, and exploring Mayan ruins
Rooms (Prices):
Lagoon View with 1 king or 2 queens, starting at $390 US per person.
Sea views start at $449 US per person.
Superior 2-bedroom Presidential Suite, sleep up to 6 guests, starting at $1950 US per person.
Room Amenities:
- Double-whirlpool
- Luxurious accommodations
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi
- Red Wine
Beach Palace Resorts practice “Low-carbon tourism.” They implemented several policies and procedures to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate their effects.
Their conservation efforts include organic composting, waste management, energy and water conservation, wildlife protection, preventing beach erosion, and environmental handling of that pesky sargassum seagrass.
Beloved Playa Mujeres
This boutique-style hotel offers an excellent romantic getaway with magnificent views of the ocean and Isla Mujeres on the horizon. Beloved is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort.
Location: Playa Mujeres Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 28.3 km, 35 minutes
Family or Adult: Adult-exclusive
Restaurants: 4 restaurants
Bars and Lounges: 3 bars
Water activities:
- 3 swimming pools, including one beachfront pool
- 4 outdoor jacuzzis
- Beach activities, including beach volleyball, wellness workshops, and beach games
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Snorkeling
Activities:
- Live music and shows
- Cooking lessons and tastings
- Yoga classes
- Bike tours
- Fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center
- Tennis courts and private tennis lessons (nearby)
- Nearby golf (for an extra charge)
Rooms (Prices):
Junior Suite with Round Jacuzzi, starting at $531.
Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, starting at $620.
Casita Suite with Private Pool, starting at $635.
Ocean View Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, starting at $665.
2-Story Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, starting at $680.
Beachfront Casita Suite with Private Pool, starting at $635.
Beachfront 2-Story Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, starting at $773.
Penthouse Suite with Plunge Pool Ocean View, starting at $827.
The Owner’s Suite, starting at $935.
Amenities
- Pool menu
- Stocked Minibar
- Bottle of champaign
- expansive private balcony
- Free wireless internet
- Nespresso machine
Enjoy a variety of dining options at Beloved Playa Mujeres’ four restaurants, including one with on-the-beach open-air dining. There are also four bars and lounges, a sushi and ceviche bar, a healthy bar, and the all-important coffee bar.
Room options include swim-up suites, terraces with plunge pools, 2-story, and beachfront casitas. The rooms are gorgeous with jacuzzis, BVLGARI toiletries, marble bathrooms, twice-daily cleaning service, 24-hour room service, and spectacular ocean views.
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Le Blanc Spa Resort is a luxury adults-only, all-inclusive resort with plenty of romantic adults’ experiences and elegant, spacious rooms with marble bathrooms. You can enjoy butler service and 24-hour room service.
Location: Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 23 km, 28 minutes
Family or Adult: Adult-exclusive
Restaurants: 6 restaurants
Bars and Lounges: 2 bars, including a swim-up bar
Water activities:
- luxury yacht trips
- catamaran trips
- fishing
Activities:
- Chichen Itza experience
- Golf
- The Privilege by Rio Secreto*
Rooms (Prices):
Royal Deluxe Lagoon View, starting at $721.
Royal Deluxe Partial Ocean View, starting at $793.
Royal Honeymoon Suite Ocean View, starting at $829.
Royal Deluxe Ocean View Double Beds, starting at $793.
Blanc Wellness Suite Ocean View, starting at $952.
Royal Junior Suite, starting at $974.
Butler service and 24-hour room service
Royal Governor Suite Ocean Front, starting at $1,082.
Royal Presidential Suite, starting at $2,763.
Royal 2-bedroom Presidential Suite, starting at $2,763.
Amenities
- Double Jacuzzi
- Butler Service
- Premium liquor dispenser
- Rainfall shower and massage jets
- Bvlgari bath amenities
- High-speed WiFi
- Nightly turndown service
Enjoy fine dining at Le Blanc’s six restaurants, beautiful pools with swim-up bars, a spa, and plenty of fun activities. *Privilege by Rio Secreto is an expedition through an underground river and Mayan caves!
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Since it’s about 30 minutes from Cancun’s Hotel Zone on the Playa Muheres, excellence is a quieter, more secluded resort. It sits on a white-sand beach with views of Isla Mujeres. The rooms luxurious rooms offer options such as plunge pools and private balconies.
Location: Playa Mujeres Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Distance from airport: 28 km, 34 minutes
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Rooms (Prices):
Junior Suite Spa or Pool View, $609.
Junior Swim-up Suite Spa or Pool View, $650.
Excellence Club Junior Suite Pool View, $700.
Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, $716.
2-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite Spa or Pool View, $733.
Excellence Club Junior Swim-Up Suite Pool View, $749.
Excellence Club Junior Suite Pool View, $700.
Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean View, $766.
Excellence Club 2-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite Ocean Front, $914.
Excellence Club Honeymoon Suite with Private Pool, $1,152.
Excellence Club Honeymoon Suite 2-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool, $1,169.
Excellence Club Imperial Suite with Private Pool, $1,235.
Imperial Suite 1-Story Rooftop Terrace with Plunge Pool, $1,235.
Amenities in all rooms:
- Champaign greeting
- Marble bathroom with rain double rain shower
- Minibar with premium liquor
- Pillow menu
- In-Suite Jacuzzi
- Free wireless Internet
- 24-hour room service
Excellence Club Amenities
- Private check-in and check-out
- Access to a private beach area
- Upgraded minibar
- Nespresso machine
- Access to Excellence Club Lounge
- Shoeshine service
- Upgraded room service menu
Restaurants: 9 restaurants
Bars and Lounges: 12 bars and lounges
Water activities:
- 7 pools, 4 are heated, 3 are for Excellence Club
- Water polo
- Water aerobics
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling diving
- Deep-sea fishing*
- Private yacht excursions*
- Scuba lessons*
Activities:
- Spa with hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and saunas.
- Dance classes
- Yoga
- Cooking lessons
- Spanish lessons
- Archery
- Air rifle shooting.
*For an extra cost.
Excellenceresorts.com/resorts/Excellence-Playa-Mujeres
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
If you’d enjoy a lively all-inclusive beach vacation in the heart of the hotel zone without leaving the resort, the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun will have everything you need, especially if you’re a music lover. The rooms are big and feature private balconies with great views.
Location: Central Hotel Zone
Distance from airport: 18 km, 21 minutes
Family or Adult: Family-friendly and adult-exclusive amenities
Restaurants: 6 Restaurants and in-room dining.
Bars and Lounges: 6 bars and lounges, including the theater and a pool bar.
Water activities:
- infinity pool with submerged loungers and a swim-up bar
- Kid’s pool with slides at Kids Club
Activities:
- Nightly shows
- Kids Club
- Sound of Your Stay Experience*
- Music Lab**
- Tequila tasting
- Spa
- Golf
Rooms (Prices):
Deluxe Lagoon View, $952.
Deluxe – Pure Wellness, $989.
Deluxe Ocean View, $1,025.
Diamond Ocean View, $1,057.
Rock Royalty Ocean View King with Personal Assistant, $1,101.
Deluxe Family Lagoon View (2 bedroom), $2,375.
Rock Suite Ocean View (1 bedroom) with Personal Assistant, $7,295.
Rock Suite Ocean View (2 bedroom) with Personal Assistant, $7,359.
Rock Suite Ocean Front (2 bedroom) with Personal Assistant, $6,338.
Room Amenities:
- Private balcony
- Xbox
- In-room dining
- Double hydro spa tub
- Free wireless internet
- Minibar
- Nespresso machine
- Air conditioning
- Two complementary antigen tests and medical assistance**
*Hard Rock resorts offer guitars, record players, and records that you can borrow and enjoy in your room.
**Guests over 12 can use professional instruments or DJ equipment, take lessons, and at the end of your trip, you can perform in a concert!
Check out Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya for a feel of Hard Rock Resorts.
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Hyatt Zilara is an adult-only all-inclusive experience with spacious rooms featuring private balconies and rainfall showers. It sits on white-sand beaches and blue waters.
Location: Central Hotel Zone
Distance from airport: 21.1 km, 22 minutes
Family or Adult: Adults only
Restaurants: 6 (Mexican, teppanyaki)
Bars and Lounges: 3
Water activities: Big beach-facing infinity pool with swim-up bar and lounge.
Room price range: $885 – $1,205 per person per night.
Room Amenities:
- Private furnished balcony
- Rainfall showers
- Pillow menu
- Free internet access
- Coffee Maker
Activities:
- Live entertainment
- Foam parties
- Tequila tastings
- Access to Hotel Zone nightlife
- Oceanfront spa treatment
- Yoga classes
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Spaning 2 white-sand beaches, Hyatt Ziva offers plenty of room to soak up the sun and have all-inclusive fun as a family or an adults-only escape. Sitting at the northeast tip of Cancun’s hotel zone, Ziva grants you spectacular views of the Caribbean.
If you appreciate the romance of lighthouses, Hyatt Ziva sits on the northern tip of the hotel zone by the Punta Cancun lighthouse.
Location: North Hotel Zone
Distance from airport: 24 km, 25 – 33 minutes.
Family or Adult: Family-friendly and adult-exclusive tower
Restaurants: 10, ranging from casual to dry casual, with a finer dining option for an extra cost. Open-air seafood restaurant.
Bars and Lounges: 6, including a margarita bar
Rooms (Prices):
Amenities:
- Complimentary mini-bar
- Complimentary WiFi
- Floor-to-ceiling windows that open with blackout drapes
- Marble bathroom
- 24-hour rooms service
- Swim-up suites available
Water activities:
- Water park in Kids’ Club
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Beach excursions
- Rooftop pool on Turquoize tower
Activities:
- Live entertainment
- Kids’ Club
- Butler service in Turquoize tower
- Spa
- Fitness center
Grownups seeking an adults-only vacation can book accommodations in the adult-exclusive Turquoize tower which features an infinity pool on the roof!
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
Live Aqua is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the central hotel zone that offers a more tranquil, serene experience than the other resorts in this area that provide more party-style atmospheres. If you love fine dining, Live Aqua’s restaurants make this resort an excellent choice for you.
Live Aqua features modern rooms. Their suites feature roomy, furnished balconies and whirlpools.
Location: Central Hotel Zone
Distance from airport: 20KM, 20 minutes
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 7 restaurants (including a beachfront seafood restaurant), a cafe, and a sushi station.
Bars and Lounges: 2
Rooms (Prices):
Premium Garden View 1 King, $473.23.
Premium Ocean View 1 King, $608.17.
Premium Ocean Front 1 King, $649.02.
Premium Ocean Front with Terrace 1 King, $700.09.
Honeymoon Suite, $1,088.17.
Room Amenities:
- Aromatherapy menu
- Mini bar
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Internet included
- 2 SMART TVs
- Electrically controlled curtains
- 24-hour room service
Water activities:
- 7 pools, including an Infinity pool
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Swim with dolphins
Activities:
- Sun-loungers on the beach
- Beach cabanas you can reserve
- Spa with hydro-reflexology
- Theme nights, including casino night
- Morning Yoga
- Daily live music
- Live DJ at the bar
- Golf*
The video on Live Aqua’s website cracks me up. I’m pretty sure that you don’t have to be a gorgeous supermodel to enjoy this more chill resort.
*Golf is an extra charge.
https://www.liveaqua.com/Cancun
Moon Palace Cancun
Moon Palace is a mammoth all-inclusive luxury resort with three different offering plenty of options for your style of travel and more amenities than you can take advantage of in one trip, and kids and teens get to stay for free!
The resort includes two distinct sections, Sunrise and Nizuc. While Sunrise is lively with more outdoor activities, Nizuc provides a more serene vacation.
Location: North Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 12 KM, 19 minutes.
Family or Adult: Family-friendly with adult-only retreat area
Restaurants: 13 different restaurants, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Bars and Lounges: 8, including pool bars and a 24-hour coffee shop.
Rooms (Prices):
Superior Deluxe Garden View, $360 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Deluxe Ocean View, $396 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Deluxe Ocean Front, $414 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Honeymoon Suite, $475 per room (double occupancy).
Swim Up Suite, $475 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Family Suite, $793 per room (double occupancy).
Room Amenities:
- 2-person jetted tubs
- Private balconies
- Complimentary red wine
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour room service
Water activities:
- Interconnected lagoon pools
- Swim-up bars
- Poolside giant-screen tv
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Swimmable beach
- Swimming with dolphins
Activities:
- FlowRider wave simulator
- Kids club with multiple themed rooms, life-sized dollhouse, and mini-theater
- Teens lounge
- 18-hole mini-golf course
- 30-hole golf course
- Holistic spa
With most resorts, you’ll need transportation to the golf course. Moon Palace has its own golf course, and Le Blanc uses the Moon Palace golf course.
While at Moon Palace, you can purchase a day pass to use the facilities and amenities at The Grand at Moon Palace. This is how you can enjoy the water park.
The Grand at Moon Palace
A massive, luxurious, all-inclusive, family-friendly resort boasting a huge waterpark, bumper cars, and entertaining activities, The Grand at Moon Palace offers everything Moon Palace does and more.
Location: North Riviera Maya
Distance from airport: 11 KM, 20 minutes.
Family or Adult: Family-friendly
Restaurants: 14 French
Bars and Lounges: 2, including one poolside and one inspired by the Roaring 20s.
Rooms (Prices):
Grand Deluxe Garden View, $505 per room (double occupancy).
Grand Swim-up Suite, $631 per room (double occupancy).
Grand Family Suite, $1,111 per room (double occupancy).
Grand Honeymoon Suite, $547 per room (double occupancy).
Room Amenities:
- 2-person jetted tub
- Private balcony
- Hammock
- Free WiFi
- SmartTV
Family Suite Amenities:
- 1 king and two double beds
- Kids’ minibar
- Xbox 360
Water activities:
- Water park
- 2 pools
- Lazy river
- FlowRider
- Swimming with the dolphins
Activities:
- Adults’ nightclub
- Adults’ day club
- Bowling alley
- Kids Club
- Mini golf
- Bumper cars
- 30-hole golf course
While staying at The Grand at Moon Palace, you can also enjoy all the amenities and facilities at Moon Palace. Direct access to the other property will come in handy if you enjoy swimming at the beach. The beach at The Grand isn’t swimmable, but the beach at Moon Palace is swimmable.
Sun Palace
Sun Palace is a smaller adults-only all-inclusive in the southern hotel zone. Being a smaller property and away from the vibrant central hotel zone, Sun Place offers you spacious rooms and a more relaxing and romantic experience.
Location: Southern Hotel Zone
Distance from airport: 12 km, 12 minutes
Family or Adult: Adults-only
Restaurants: 4 restaurants with an emphasis on romantic, fine experiences.
Bars and Lounges: 3 bars, a snack bar, and a coffee bar
Rooms (Prices):
Superior Deluxe Ocean View, $420 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Junior Suite Ocean View, $483 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Deluxe Standard Ocean Double, $483 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Honeymoon Suite, $555 per room (double occupancy).
Superior Governor Suite, $630 per room (double occupancy).
Superior 2-bedroom Presidential Suite, $2,10 per room (double occupancy).
Room Amenities:
- Red win upon arrival
- Private balcony
- 24-hour room service
- Double whirlpool tub
- Turndown service
- Liquor cabinet and minibar
- Wireless internet
Water activities:
- 3 infinity pools
- Snorkeling Xtreme
- Fishing
- Luxury sailing
- Yachting
- Swim with dolphins
Activities:
- Spa
- Nightly shows
- Volleyball
- Tour Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichen Itza
- ATV and Zipline tour
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