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4.1 (460 reviews)
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Justine K.

My boyfriend and I came here for the first time this past year, and it exceeded our expectations! We booked an Aqua Club room, which came with exclusive amenities and butlers. Aqua Club Lounge: - Bartender was incredibly sweet, funny, and quick with the drinks. - There were live singers every night we were there, which added a nice romantic vibe to the evenings. - As a huge coffee girly, the lattes were latte-ing. Service: - Our butlers were attentive, responsive, and super friendly. They checked in regularly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. - Poolside drink service was lacking. We ended up walking to the bar ourselves because the servers didn't come around that often. Food: - Room service was a huge miss. We ordered late one night, and the food was incredibly bland. - Restaurants were all pretty great and served generous portions. - Siete's breakfast buffet became our go-to almost every morning because they offered a plethora of options for everyone: pastries, omelet station, smoothies, fruits, etc. - MB was easily our favorite restaurant. We ate here twice, and all the meals were fantastic! Vibes: Crowd was a mix of families (no kids) and couples of all ages. The resort was relaxing and quiet for the most part so if you're looking to party, this probably isn't the place for you. Activities: They have different activities going on throughout the day: yoga, bingo, volleyball, archery, aqua aerobics, etc. We did a bracelet-making class, which was super chill and made for such a cute little souvenir. Definitely check out the Circus Show at night!! Tips: - Snagging a pool chair was tricky so either grab one super early or keep an eye out for empty chairs throughout the day. If you want guaranteed seating, cabanas are available for $80/day. - If you're sweaty and want to eat somewhere with AC, skip the Varenna and Hidden Garden.

View from one of the cabanas facing the ocean
Igor Z.

This was our first time at this resort and it lived up fully to our expectations. The resort was clean, well staffed and offered a lot of amenities. The selection of restaurants and small eateries on the resort was great as well. The pool was well staffed and provided good amount of chairs and sun loungers. There are also plenty of cabanas but those are around $75/day. Depending on where you want to sit, this could be a great value because some cabanas face directly to the ocean and they offer a 20 minute foot massage that is included in the price. The pool areas offers various activities all throughout the day so you'll never be bored. The daily breakfast buffet offered a good amount of options for breakfast and our favorite was the omelette bar where they make an omelette with whatever ingredients you desire. There's also a store inside that has Starbucks coffee drinks which is a nice touch. The restaurants on the property are all delicious and provide a good amount of food for dinner. Our favorite was MB. The Italian and Thai restaurant was also delicious. The room was clean and had plenty of towels and toiletries. The only downside is the "bell" that they use for entry. That thing sounds like an electric chair going off, it's not subtle, it's loud and if you forget to put your "do not disturb" door hanger, prepare to be woken up by a not so pleasant noise. Also, the air diffuser they use can be a little overwhelming at first, but then the nose just gets used to it. They use the scent technology all throughout the resort. The hotel sits right on the beach and is really convenient for walks on the beach and taking a dip in the ocean. There are also plenty of cabanas and sun loungers on the beach. Overall this was a very good experience and we plan to return in the near future.

Me standing in front of the Eagles wings on the beach in front of the Live Aqua Resort .
Michael F.

My wife and I recently stayed at this resort for our 30th year wedding anniversary. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warm, welcoming, smiles, and the concierge came over and introduced himself and gave us nice cool moist scented towels for our faces. It was so refreshing and a nice touch! Our concierge, Abel was so friendly and welcoming to us. He explained everything about the hotel, where everything was located, the restaurants, things to do, and even gave us a free 2 hours couples massage and a free day use of a cabana. in exchange for listening to a sales presentation about joining their resorts discount program. Well, at first I was so not wanting to do this at all. I kept thinking of these high-pressure timeshare program sales presentations. But my wife and I really wanted to do the two hours couples massage so we bit the bullet and did it. I'm so glad we did because it was so worth the hour that we listened to the presentation. There was no high-pressure tactics whatsoever and although their offer was tempting, we just politely declined and that was it! No hard feelings or no awkwardness or anything .They gave us the vouchers just as they promised, shook our hands, smiled and told us it was a pleasure to meet with us. Everybody at the hotel from the registration staff, to the housekeeping staff, to the restaurant staff are also pleasant. They always smile and make eye contact with you no matter where you are. You could just be walking through the corridor and come across a resort employee, and they'll smile and greet you and ask you how you are enjoying your stay so far. They really do treat you like VIPs at this establishment. There are many restaurants there and we went to just about all of them as they were all inclusive except for one which was not all inclusive. We enjoyed every restaurant where we went to, and I did do reviews on those. The pools are fantastic. They have several pools and our favorites were the Swim up bar pool and the infinity pool. The poolside drinks I discovered were not very strong. Although you can request regular cocktails and those do seem to be stronger, the fruity tropical drinks seem to be pretty weak in comparison. A lot of times I would just order the beer and that way I knew I was getting the alcohol content that I wanted. The resort is literally right on the beach and it makes it so nice to be able to walk down from the swimming pool area right down onto the beach and walk out to the ocean and jump in the water. They have cabana's and Beach recliners there that you can reserve and rent or if they're not being used, you could just grab one as we did. There is the problem with the seaweed on the beach, but it didn't bother us. I found the seaweed is to be dry and not slimy and ipretty short stemmed, kind of like mini bonsai plants? But it doesn't really matter what hotel you stay at in Cancun this will be an issue. They do have the outdoor showers for when you do come off of the beach you can wash all the sand, and any seaweed that you might've collected in your swimming trunks off of you. There's even complementary soap, shampoo and conditioner there as well! All in all a fantastic five star stay and we can't wait to go back to this hotel again. I don't even think we need to look at any other hotels when we decide to go back.

5th floor treats
Tracy D.

I haven't been back to Cancun since college so 25 years ago. This place was the perfect 5 day, 4 night getaway in early November. We even got to celebrate dia de muertos. We reserved an ocean view room and they gave us a lobby floor room. Plus--didn't have to take much elevators, they gave us some perks to replace what we didn't get. Con - it's loud at night until at least 10 pm with the nearby bar. I'd probably opt for the highest floor next time instead of the perks. The place is a nice size with several restaurants, enough pools and space without the crowd of a lot of people. We easily got pool loungers. We played bingo twice, enjoyed pool aerobics, and someone hired a DJ at the small pool with the swim up bar. The breakfast buffet everyday was perfect. All the servers were kind, fun and attentive. We got a butler, who reserved our restaurant tables and answered our questions. First time having one so not sure what else they do. The location is nice because it across the street from the mall. I personally loved how they were constantly cleaning the bathrooms lol. So the floors were not wet or sandy from the beach or pool. All the restaurants were so good. Quick 20 minute or so trip from the airport. We had an amazing time. I can't wait to come back!

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J H.

This is a review of our 5 Day, 4 Night stay at Live Aqua Cancún.b Service: The overall service was exceptional, a 5 Star experience, the staff is extremely attentive to the customer needs, always willing to go the extra step to ensure a great stay. Everyone was very helpful, making recommendations, ensuring everything was perfect or as close as it could be. Nearly all the staff spoke English or could quickly get someone to translate. Upon arrival we were met at the front door, staff Welcomed us, secured our luggage and escorted us to the front desk. We quickly got checked in and were escorted to our room, after an unfortunate delay. The only negative was the staff member with Fiesta Americana, she was initially very helpful, explaining the resort layout, pools, restaurants, activities, etc. I had commented several times it was a long day, we both were hungry and really wanted to get settled in. Instead we got the sales pitch regarding their membership club. Honestly, if that chat had not happened and it could have happened organically it would've gone much differently. Accommodations: The rooms are well maintained, very clean, with a modern feel. They provide each guest with a bathrobe, slippers, there is a pool bag and a rubber duck, you can keep the duck and slippers. There is a mini fridge that is stocked daily, and if you ask for something specifically, the staff will gladly ensure you have it. The only negative was our room was located on the mezzanine level, above the night club, so we heard that each evening. This might not bother someone visiting for the night life, that just isn't us. Restaurants/Dinning: When we arrived, we were both hungry and unfortunately because of the forementioned delay we ended up at the Sea Corner restaurant, as they were preparing to close. It apparently was the only thing still open, so it was our only option at that time. I ordered the fish and octopus tacos, it was very disappointing and we did not give it a second look on this trip. For breakfast, we primarily ate at the Siete buffet, which has an assortment of options. We especially enjoyed the freshly made omelette or scramble, along with toast and yogurt. One of the truly enjoyable experiences both from an entertainment aspect as well as flavor was the smoothie station. There are so many options, so we simply said I would like something like and just let the staff do their magic. We did also have breakfast one morning at Azur, I had the chicken waffles and she had the big cakes breakfast. It was good, but honestly, the buffet was better due to the options available. For lunch we tried and found to be the best food we ate on our visit was at the barbecue available mid day just off the Main pool area. They offered barbecue ribs, chicken and chorizo, along with steamed vegetables, white rice, and a salad bar, absolutely awesome. We tried the Sushi Station one evening, it was OK, she wouldn't eat it. It was comparable to supermarket sushi. So we also tried the room service, the pizza was not good, undercooked. The Chicken Club sandwich was again OK. MB was our last night dinner experience, it was also extremely good, the food was all amazing, you must try the habanero soup, has a hint of heat, but mostly great flavor. The filet mignon and salmon steak were perfectly prepared with exceptional flavor. As this is an included restaurant with the stay, I could easily see it being a nightly experience. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try Varenna the Italian restaurant or Azur for dinner. Hopefully on our next visit, Carnivore is not included in the resort package, we thought about going one night but chose MB instead, best decision for the cost (included so no extra) Pools and Ocean: They have a total of seven pools, each having a slightly different temperature. The Infiniti pool looks out over the beachfront and ocean, it was slightly cooler than the Main pool, still very comfortable. The Main pool stretches the length in front of the resort, it felt warm almost like bath water. There is a pool bar off one side, with music at times, it was normally crowded. They have several activities throughout the day in the main pool, such as pool fitness or bingo, led by resort staff. One evening they had a Circus show with a Buffet Dinner, greatly enjoyed the show, missed the dinner but it looked good. During our stay, it was what they call red flag days, not really sure what that means because we saw several people going into the ocean, and the lifeguard simply watched to ensure nothing bad happened. The beach itself is a beautiful white sand, extremely well maintained and free of seaweed or any debris. Sorry unable to add pictures, I have tried for 3 days.

Sushi from Live Aqua
Mojgan O.

The highlight of my trip was the Sushi, Chef Javier Gonzales made sure it is very memorable for us. This picture is his special.

Adan R.

Came here to celebrate my nephews birthday. Please make sure if you can, stay in the aqua club rooms you will thank me later. Everyone here is amazing, the food is amazing and the service is top notch!

Eric G.

Are you kidding? This place is like no other other really engulf what hospitality is especially the food the beverages and overall service. One for the bucks the views are beautiful. The ocean was clean and although my mentality was party party party really it was drink pool go to bed and I'm not mad at that.. however I will say it was kind surprising the music they played in every are was very American and not at all party vibes close to moderate spa tunes which had me a little taken back. Other than it was amazing and I'd. Recommend to anyone who is looking for a romantic get away this is a must

Walkway to restaurants and pool

Visited Live Aqua with a group of 8 people for my 40th birthday September 2025. We had the BEST time! The property and rooms are clean, service was exceptional, food was great and lots of options! They had grills going each day around the pools with anything from ribs to tacos, and my favorite was the empanada lady that came around. The swim up bar had a party from 4-6pm with a DJ, and the rest of the pool was pretty relaxed. There was a good mix of people from group celebrations to couples vacations. They had different activities each night including a silent disco, karaoke and casino night. They excel in making moments memorable, and did a fantastic job decorating my room! Standout service was our server David at the pool, Flavio who coordinated our dinners and cabanas, and Ricky the pool entertainer! I highly recommend Live Aqua and I will be back!

Taco bar
Renelle W.

Loved loved loved this resort. I believe I went during non-peak time (early April 2023) and the resort was not packed at all. It's not a large resort but very manageable. The resort activities are mediocre compared to others but honestly it didn't bother me. I did enjoy the silent disco party. The rooms were very clean, inviting and modern. Some of the cute room amenities were the bedroom slippers and comfy robes, the beach slippers and the beach bag (pictured) to use during your stay. There are many restaurant options to choose from; with only one Carnivorous, being an additional charge. All other restaurants were inclusive. The food is well plated and beautiful! They definitely take their time with presentation. The food is also delicious. My fave was the SeaCorner restaurant! The cocktails however, were way too sweet, that was the general consensus with our group. With 4 pool options, a jacuzzi and the immaculate beach, you have many areas to enjoy the sun. The spa experience was also wonderful. Of course it's an added cost but the hydrotherapy is included in all spa packages. You definitely can miss the candle massage. I'm not sure how it differentiates from the other massages; it felt like a regular massage. The hotel is on the strip if you decide to venture out and it is steps away from a Luxury mall. I would definitely return!

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The best resort in all of Cancun! Epic food and the experience is top notch! Only place I will stay.

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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - The view

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

4.2(327 reviews)
0.3 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

If you visit this place it is easy to see why we need closed borders. It is nicer than ANY hotel…read moreI've ever been to. And what used to be "the world's largest telephone booth" would dominate ANY hotel in the USA. The people are overly friendly as long as you are not doing shady things. And with billboards offering services directly to your room and a hospital system where you only go if you're sick. The "grey area" is a pretty loose term. The entire hotel is illuminated with L.E.D.'s. The space is immaculate. It was 1/4 mile from the room to the lobby. The ballrooms and convention spaces are like a stadium. (Indoors or outdoors). The public bus arrives every (2) minutes and are often full. It is approximately .50 US to go 30 miles downtown. Just looking at the creative ideas a child could write a book . "This ain't Tijuana". The malls and beaches are protected by federal soldiers and the streets have checkpoints every mile. They obtain your information and destination. If something is off a militia is on alert. In NOLA people go missing all the time. They get discovered weeks later. Would never happen in Mexico . A drunk guy might get out the box, but it is very controlled. These citizens are: smart, efficient, implemented, hard working, drive excellent, fast, diligent, and gracious. It's like walking through a museum. Being from a popular tourist town known for food, this place is VERY advanced. Instead of lounging and hiding these citizens WORK to pass the time. If you need anything just ask a bartender. "Tip and pay, you'll be OK!" LOOK at the photos!

Wonderful hotel! We stayed twice, three years apart and both times were fantastic!…read moreWe came here when my fiancé and I first started dating then again for our anniversary. Every single person that works at this property is out of this world! Kind, helpful and always going above and beyond to make things memorable! There's always a little bit of construction because they're renovating, so plan accordingly by calling with them to make sure the areas you want open, are open. The new speakeasy is super cute. We visited there one evening and have the best time and service! This isn't the same restaurant where you go to breakfast but at night is a Spanish tapas restaurant. Everything was fantastic but all the food on the property is really great! We especially loved to order lunch by the pool. All the cocktails are fantastic, even poolside! Rooms are standard JW with some of them recently updated with the others on their way to being updated. Yes, there is a sort of a musty smell in the air, but that's in most hotels. It's a very hard to keep those highly humid rooms from smelling a little musty. You just have to get over it and enjoy the time outside the room. Pools are super cute and the beach area is nice. There is an adult pool that is open during the day but wish it was open later! Lots of places in walking distance if you decide to venture out of the property but why would you need to! Easy drive from the airport and to the downtown or for departure to Isla Mujeres. We did not go to the island this time but last time we booked everything through the hotel and they made it super easy.

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Kempinski Hotel Cancún - Fuzeball and ping pong

Kempinski Hotel Cancún

4.4(209 reviews)
0.8 kmZona Hotelera
$$$$

Prior to our arrival, we emailed the concierge for transportation to the hotel from Tulum. The…read moreemails were responded to in a timely manner and everything was as promised. Check in with Diego was a breeze. Although they did not offer us an upgrade, which could have been possible through our credit card partnership, he did let us pick a room from what was available. We picked 5044. The view was good, not a full ocean view but we did have a partial ocean view. The hotel and room were very clean. The staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. I was very please with the hotel. It exceeded my expectations. If I ever return to Cancun, I would stay here again.

We recently stayed at Kempinski Hotel Cancun for six days. We have been coming to this property for…read moreyears, back when it was The Ritz-Carlton Cancun, and it has always held sentimental value for us. That history is the main reason we kept returning. Unfortunately, for the past two years, our experiences have declined significantly. The hotel no longer maintains the level of service and standards we once loved. The atmosphere feels different, the staff are not as welcoming, and there is a noticeable lack of attentiveness and care. During this stay, we had a particularly unpleasant two-day experience at the beach regarding the setup of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Rather than going into every detail, I will simply say the situation was handled poorly and left us very disappointed. What was most upsetting was that no meaningful effort was made to resolve the issue or make up for the inconvenience. Even after speaking with Guest Relations, who mentioned contacting the General Manager, nothing improved the following day. No accommodation or gesture was offered, which was surprising given the hotel's luxury positioning. It is also noticeable that the property feels quite empty during weekdays, except on special occasions or long weekends. Even then, the warmth and hospitality we once associated with this hotel seem to be missing. That said, I want to sincerely recognize Valenzo, who served us daily. He was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive. We never had to ask for anything, he would notice small details, like refilling ice before we even realized it was melting. His service was outstanding and he truly tried to make our stay better. Thank you, Valenzo. You made a difference. It is genuinely sad to see a place that once meant so much to us lose its standard. We hope management takes guest feedback seriously and invests in retraining staff to restore the level of service this property was once known for.

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Secrets The Vine Cancun - Guest Room

Secrets The Vine Cancun

3.8(376 reviews)
0.5 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Just got back from our stay for our honeymoon at Secrets The Vine, that was from a Tuesday to…read moreSunday from April 28 to May 3. This place was INCREDIBLE! I have nothing but good things to say about this place for a all inclusive, ADULTS ONLY resort. The resort it self was clean, modern and flawless. The service and people working there was top notch, everyone made us feel like royalty. The food was so good, obviously some spots weren't perfect but 90% of the time we LOVED what we ate. Was full inclusive so we ate a ton and drank a lot! The pools were beautiful and lots of options having 4. From Tuesday to Thursday it was so easy to get a spot at the pool or beach, would show up at 11am and find a two chairs and umbrella no problem. Friday/Saturday it was a bit harder since it's the weekend so the pool area was packed by 1pm but went to the beach and again found two spots with umbrella no problem. Beach was solid for hotel zone, this area of Cancun is known for having bad seaweed but the resort did its best to keep it cleaned up. Was able to get in the water some days and not see the seaweed everywhere. We did a preferred booking so got room on a higher floor, exclusive quick check in, access to roof top pool and restaurant. So if you don't care about those things just do a regular room but the upstairs pool was incredible. This place is definitely a relaxing resort, not a ton to do at night but that's what we wanted for our honeymoon. Pool can be somewhat lively during the day with music, and performances but at night it's just casual bars, restaurants and what not. Everything dies down before 12. Did a spa day too and it was great, had a couples massage, full body scrub, and hydrotherapy circuit for two that costs $398. I recommend booking it when you arrive as they may have deals. It was a great experience overall, we would for sure come back 100%!!! Every single worker there was so nice and helpful. Did not have a single bad experience with anyone that worked there.

We had a great time staying at Secrets The Vine resort. Adults only all-inclusive. It had a chill…read moreand slower pace which is exactly what we were looking for. Great breakfast and lunch buffets. I wish the food was a little better at the restaurants but it got the job done. No reservations needed unlike some of the other all-inclusive hotels. Excellent service the entire stay. Great beach access. Get out to the pool/beach early if you want to reserve a chair for the day. If not, people leave around lunch time and you can snag their chair. Located in the hotel zone of Cancun so it only took maybe 15 minutes to get there from the airport. Gated resort with an attendant. We never felt unsafe and even ventured off of the property to check out the shops across the street. I would highly recommend this resort!

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Grand Oasis Cancún - Large pool, decent beach. The only things this hotel has going for them

Grand Oasis Cancún

1.6(710 reviews)
1.1 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

The rooms at the pyramid are great -- clean, spacious, and really comfortable. The outside pool is…read moreamazing and definitely one of the highlights of the resort. The overall location is fantastic, and the views are absolutely stunning. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the restaurant situation. Most of the good restaurants require reservations, and they fill up quickly, so you don't always get the chance to use them. Other than that, it's a wonderful experience!

I honestly don't know how this hotel has any positive reviews. I stayed here for just one night,…read moreand it was horrible from start to finish. Room condition: The moment we entered, I noticed mold on the floor, which is completely unacceptable for any hotel, let alone one advertised as all-inclusive in Cancún. The room felt dirty and outdated, and I honestly didn't want to touch anything on the floor. Sharing a small bed with my sister made the night even more miserable, and the furniture barely felt usable. Cleanliness: Absolutely terrible. Not only was there mold, but the general vibe of the hotel made it feel uncared for. I wouldn't trust anything in the room that might touch my skin or clothes. Environment: Outside the room, there were ants crawling everywhere, which is gross and completely avoidable. The hotel clearly doesn't maintain its property properly. Food & Amenities: The food was honestly mid at best--nothing to write home about. Limited options, bland taste, and completely underwhelming for a resort that calls itself all-inclusive. After seeing the room and the unsanitary conditions, I honestly didn't even bother trying much. Overall experience: This place is not worth your money. One night here feels like a lifetime of discomfort. If you're expecting a clean, comfortable, all-inclusive resort, stay far away. The beach might be okay, but that's not enough to make up for moldy floors, tiny beds, mid-tier food, and ant infestations. Rating: 1/5 stars--maybe even 0 if Yelp allowed it. This hotel deserves the low reviews it gets. I can't stress enough: don't stay here unless you want to ruin your vacation. Update: This place somehow got even worse overnight. People were blasting random music at full volume outside until 1 AM, and the hotel did absolutely nothing--no control, no quiet hours, nothing. Sleeping here was basically impossible. On top of that, the bedsheets were so bad they made my skin irritation significantly worse, and I woke up in actual pain. Between the noise, disgusting conditions, and zero management, this was easily one of the worst nights I've ever had anywhere. Avoid this place at all costs.

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Grand Oasis Cancún - Pool area, one of 3 area, large with plenty of chairs

Pool area, one of 3 area, large with plenty of chairs

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Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Suite bedroom

Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas

2.5(51 reviews)
1.5 kmZona Hotelera

transportation to the hotel and airport can be arranged by caracol inside the wyndham grand cancun…read moreall-inclusive resort...shuttle service to the hotel for check-in and back to cancun airport after check-out was $79.12 total for 3 passengers ($25 per person plus fees)...exiting the airport is chaotic, so best to arrange reliable shuttle service in advance and do not hesitate to ignore everyone trying to talk to you...caracol driver was on-time and waiting with our name...arriving at wyndham grand and taken to a seating area for staff to check the family in...passports requested to make copies and returned...room reservations are typically for double occupancy, so any additional guest(s) are required to pay the full daily resort fee for duration of the stay during check-in....$120 per night extra for adults and $60 per night extra for children...this is pretty common at most cancun all-inclusive resorts, so was expecting it...separately, there will be staff aggressively trying to sell future stays at the resort and other resorts...the offer is a heavily discounted tour package of your choice for the family if you attend the no obligation sales meeting which takes roughly 90 minutes...they will take a cash $20 refundable deposit if you agree to attend the presentation which is returned when you show up...it's optional, but the discount for the tour package was worth attending to listen...caracol offers a variety of tours for guests to book at the resort... wyndham grand cancun all-inclusive resort is staffed well and facilities are all well maintained...lobby, multiple pools, hot tub, gym, rooms and restaurants were all clean and tidy...fresh towels are available for the pool area and beach...the nightly shows at 9pm in the showroom downstairs is pretty basic and low budget...not missing much if you want to skip...there are 3 dinner restaurants that require reservations and best to do it at 9am each day which requires resort app download and login to secure a spot...2 walk-in breakfast buffets and multiple walk-in lunch options from a seafood restaurant at the beach to a sushi hut and taco shop by the pool...lunch can also be ordered at the pool bar...daily childcare is included for all guests with separate facilities for younger children and another for teens...had a 9 year old who enjoyed the activities and the childcare, but they require parents to check-in on their children once every 1 to 2 hours, required parents to stay within the resort property and be punctual or incur charges...2-hour check-in seemed a little ridiculous and having to set a timer...after the 2nd day and some talking, staff was little more flexible...coffee at the restaurants is terrible and watered down, so get your coffee at the deli coffee in the lobby...breakfast buffet at la vista seemed better...if going to la vista for dinner which requires reservations, just get the steak for everyone...steak is decent and everything else is disappointing...burgers at the pool bar is pretty good...tacos at viva mexico is okay...skip the sushi bar...pina colada at the beach was the favorite for dinner reservations...everything except the soups was good...lunch at pina colada is a hit or miss, but recommend sticking to the fish and shrimp...da vinci is the 3rd dinner option which requires reservation, but it is adults only...had a child, so didn't try...room service is always available at no charge...had no issues at the resort and left cancun before the chaos...

Power is out all night and morning. Call the front desk and describe the situation and ask if she…read moreknows what's going on. She says: we know its the company not the hotel. I laugh a little and say oh okay do you have any sort of update? She doubles down: its the company not the hotel. Its the companys fault not the hotels. I just laugh and said thank you and she said your welcome and we hung up. Power went out around 3 am no ac or anything. We have a toddler too. Its 7am now. Ill update this review if they redeem themselves. Foods been okay, typical lower shelf spirits. Drinks are strong which is cool, but they ran out of limes. Our room is really nice but not at all sound proof. Can literally hear people just walking by let alone talking and laughing. Not a great experience so far. *Update* Went to ask someone who took us to the concierge. Concierge said no updates and explained it was an external issue. Fair enough. Then he told us to go enjoy the beach instead of being in our room ‍

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Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Breakfast at La Piña! Could have had more taste but it was OK.

Breakfast at La Piña! Could have had more taste but it was OK.

Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Fabulous view from our room!

Fabulous view from our room!

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Marriott Cancun Resort - Delphina- muscles

Marriott Cancun Resort

4.1(234 reviews)
0.3 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

I booked my trip through Costco Travel and ended up getting an unbelievable deal, so I already…read morearrived feeling good -- and the resort definitely delivered. The staff is genuinely friendly, always smiling, and quick to help with anything. Casa Madre became my go‑to spot for breakfast. Tons of options, fresh food, and something for every mood. After that, I'd swing by the coffee shop, which surprised me in the best way. They don't have the fancy frappes or over-the-top drinks, but their "Special Coffee" (fresh coffee mixed with cinnamon and honey) is perfect. Simple, warm, and honestly better than anything blended. For lunch, the taco stand and the Mediterranean spot right next to it were both solid choices. The chicken was super soft and flavorful -- exactly what you want when you're grabbing something quick between pool time. Dinner was where the resort really shined. Delphini had an incredible ocean view that made the whole meal feel special. And the Japanese hibachi night was a blast -- great food, fun show, and it totally hit the spot. Overall, I loved my stay. Great value, great food, great people. Would absolutely come back.

Stayed here for a short stay of 3 nights. Plenty of time to experience most of the restaurants,…read morepool and beach area. Been to several other resorts so a bit of comparison there. In general very friendly staff, and got to know several employees. Many will also remember your name. David by the adult pool was great. Definitely need to take stake on pool side chairs in the morning. We reserved cabana before we arrived. Online Marriott Experience app makes it easy reserve dinner and other things! They have several options of the usual themed restaurants. Casa Madra is the Mexican one and probably the least interesting, there were was an odd lack of salt on the chips and food :-) The Japanese combo restaurant (sushi and hibachi) appears confusing to customers and staff :-) Much of the sushi related menu appears to have an additional cost. I was told that the California Roll roll was extra, but the sashimi platter had a roll? The Diakon Maki was great. No chopsticks available for some reason close to closing? Hibachi was okay but I was missing the "yum yum sauce" :-) The unique beach side Delphina restaurant is probably the best and have some good dishes. Had a great red snapper catch of the day at the Hana restaurant. Two restaurants double for buffet style breakfast serving. The one at the Mexican restaurant is open to the outdoors, but they have hawk trainers to keep the birds away :-) The Champions sport bar is out by the main entrance door to the left. Open 12m to 12am. Damien is great. Pro tip: get a latte from the main lobby and top off with Bailey from the sports bar before the lobby bar opens at 4pm : Janssen has some cool tricks and drinks at the lobby bar :-) Very clean, staff of all levels picking up things everywhere. There is turn down service here, which I wasn't expecting. Large number families with kids, which didn't brother us. Count on a destination wedding party over a weekend stay :-) Coming here between the two US holidays (Thanksgiving & Xmas) there is a dip of occupancy to around 50% it appears. All in all positive and not a bad place to burn your Marriott points in my mind. It may not be a high-end all inclusive resort but will fit many just fine :-)

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Marriott Cancun Resort
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Hyatt Zilara - Guest Room

Hyatt Zilara

4.3(280 reviews)
3.9 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

WOW This is our…read morefirst resort in Cancun and I don't think we will ever choose another one. FOOD Wow. We did our homework before our trip and saw Zilara Cancun had good/decent reviews about their food. Let me tell you, this is probably the best food I've had in a long long time. Top dishes for me are the octopus with mole and lobster tostada from Maria Marie. If you like/can eat seafood, trust me on this. The drinks are phenomenal as well. There are signature drinks at all the restaurants. Those are mostly hits but some are misses (depends on your taste buds) PRO TIP: sign up for alcohol tastings at The Den first day you get there. We did tequila and wine tasting. It was quite a unique experience. SERVICE I've never gotten treated like this in any hotel I've been at. Chef's kiss for sure. The bellhop/front desk usually can break your 20s/100s into 1s so don't feel the need to exchange pesos (unless you want to of course). The workers at the hotel (and around Cancun overall) takes USD PRO TIP: there are a lot of activities hosted by the hotel. Morning exercise classes are really fun and the night shows are just okay. The crowd is definitely on the older side that just want to come to Cancun and chill not party. From hearing the reviews, Zilara had the most amount of activities from various first hand reviews from our friends All in all, solid resort. You won't regret it!

We typically go to the excellence Cancun, but they didn't have two club rooms the weeks we wanted…read moreto go so we picked the Zilara and overall I'm glad we did. FOOD- I overall liked the food. I wish they would have advertised/told us the buffet had different theme dinners. They were our favorite for dinner. There were good dishes at each, but nothing phenomenal. I really liked the lunches they had set up by the pool. It was overall good and on par with my expectations for an all inclusive. BEACH- this is honestly one of the highlights. The resort had one of the best beaches and ability to get in the ocean. If you want to get in the ocean, this is the spot. SERVICE - this was the most disappointing. At Excellence you cannot breathe without someone asking if you need something. It took a long time for people to check on us and we tip well. Day 4 we finally found Humberto who was THE BEST! Find him and tip him well. ROOMS- they were good and I was happy with them! POOLS- the pools were fine. A little shaded. The most annoying part was the cabana situation. Some are free, some are always paid, and some are paid on certain days. I get up at like 6AM every day anyways so I got good cabanas but if you're not an early riser you're screwed. Overall, I'd return!!

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Hyatt Zilara - Recreational Facilities

Recreational Facilities

Hyatt Zilara - Restaurant

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Grand Fiesta Americana - Our hotel room

Grand Fiesta Americana

4.1(254 reviews)
6.1 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Excellent staff & service! From the greetings received upon arrival to the prompt handling of our…read morebags yo our room to the nightly turn down of our bedding. These folks do it all and with a smile! All-inclusive resort located right on the beach. Heated pools, various restaurants, spacious rooms. Would definitely iteitbstay here again!

Grand Fiesta Americana Cancun completely exceed my expectations. From the moment we arrived, the…read moreservice was warm, professional, and truly top tier. The staff was always nearby, attentively anticipating our needs and checking in seamlessly to ensure we have everything we could possibly want, creating a refined and personalized luxury experience throughout out stay. The property itself is stunning- beautiful ocean views, though it is an old property but is well maintained. Our room was spacious and had breathtaking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. The food was another highlight. With multiple onsite restaurants. Vina del Mar was perfect for starting the day- it serves breakfast lunch and dinner and offers mexican and international cuisine . Outdoor sitting was beautiful. All other restaurants would need reservations- and we tried Chianti Trattoria Italiana - serving Italian cuisine and had elegant atmosphere. La Joya- serving authentic Mexican cuisine with incredible presentation. With its prime beachfront location, relaxing pools, outstanding dining options, and exceptional service, Grand Fiesta Americana Cancun delivers a truly luxurious experience. I would absolutely recommend this resort and would love to stay here again.

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Grand Fiesta Americana - Pasta and Pizza at Chianti Trattoria Italiana

Pasta and Pizza at Chianti Trattoria Italiana

Grand Fiesta Americana - OCTOPUS COOK TO PERFECTION! EXPLOSION FULL OF FLAVORS!!!

OCTOPUS COOK TO PERFECTION! EXPLOSION FULL OF FLAVORS!!!

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Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Room night view.

Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa

2.8(238 reviews)
0.6 kmZona Hotelera

I had a great time at Dreams Sands Cancun Resort, the food was very good and the service was…read moreamazing. The beach was nice and the pools were clean. They had shows / music at night. The restaurants don't require reservations (aside from the hibachi) which was nice. The resort shows its age a little bit, the rooms could maybe use a refresher; however the AC worked well and the bed was comfortable so it was fine for us. Overall I really liked the resort and I would definitely come back again in the future!

This review is primarily for the management of the resort. We took our 5 month old son on his first…read moretrip here. We were very rudely awakened at 10 pm by the general manager of the hotel 1st by calling our room on the very loud phone. When we didn't answer they came knocking on our door and ringing the doorbell at 10 pm for a matter that could have been worked out the next morning at check out. Our reservation clearly states we checked in with a baby & even so when we complained to the concierge he said it is their policy not to disturb guests after 9 pm. Even after admitting they violated their own policy and woke up our baby they did absolutely nothing for us except offer some cheap "gifts" we didn't want. The manager didn't even come out to apologize for their wrong doing. Also would like to mention they "upgraded" our room to be right next to where they are doing construction to a nearby room. Loud banging was heard even at 9 pm. Unbelievable again knowing that we were checking in with a baby. We are not ones to complain or write reviews but do not stay here. There are plenty of other nice resorts in the area.

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Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Birthday serenade.

Birthday serenade.

Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Mango Margarita

Mango Margarita

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