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Sunset Marina Resort

3.7 (28 reviews)

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The strange "pineapple pizza" I was brought.
Arthur D.

I have... mixed feelings about this resort On the first day we arrived, I had to wait almost 10 minutes for hot water in the shower, and even then, it was more warm than hot. The second day, I ran the water for almost 15 minutes, then took my shower in the cold water, because the hot water never showed up. Hot water was intermittently available thereafter. In addition to that, the seal on the bottom of my shower door wasn't complete, so my bathroom floor turns into a puddle if I don't jam the bottom of the shower with a towel. The organization at the resort seems to be lacking in general - we tried to go to one of the buffets at the printed opening time, only to find that it was closed. When we asked the concierge why it isn't open, he just said "That's strange, it should be open." Turns out, the reason it was closed is because they were preparing for an outdoor dinner and show. The show was amazing, but the food was just okay. I would say the food in general is pretty poor quality. Several things we ate were lukewarm, both at La Pergola, the buffet, and Vela, the "upscale" Asian restaurant. The room service left me scratching my head. I ordered a pineapple pizza, and what they brought me was a pizza, made on a piece of pitta bread, with hotdogs on it...? I dont know if this is some kind of Mexican cultural thing, but it's definitely not what I ordered. Or even close. I like that staying here all-inclusive gives you access to activities at the other Sunset resorts, but I feel like if you're looking for a big time or luxury Cancun experience, this may not be the best choice. The resort looked very picturesque, unfortunately, it just didn't seem very put together during our stay.

My two nieces, Natalie (left to right) and Allison. Waiting for our first shots of tequila to start off our vacation.
Al T.

My wife and I have been owners pass 16yrs only time we didn't stay here because of the hurricane and it needed to be remolded in some areas. It's a relaxing atmosphere with everyone from the concierge, people who check you in at the counter, luggage person who will take your luggage to the room. The wait staff waiters and waitress who after the 1st day will have your morning drinks ready for you. Everyone is willing to help and make sure your stay at Sunset Marina will be an enjoyable one. Activity director's are awesome even when you don't feel like getting up exercising, just by the way they greet you and talk with you there's no way you can tell them no. Veronica Salazar our concierge made our stay a very memorable one along with Gonzalo and Marcelo our waiters, Raul, Roger, Ivan our bartenders, Abigail and Jennifer our hostess and our activities director's Ari and Amairani who did a tremendous job keeping us active not only doing our exercises in the morning but also playing games and other activities during the day. It was my brother, sister-in-law and our two nieces first time at our timeshare and seeing Cancun. We come every two years but the best thing is seeing familiar faces like our waiter Gonzalo who comes to me shakes my hand and says "Señor y senora Tejeda welcome back to your home away from home!" After two years this gentleman recognized my wife and me, this tells me he not only has a great memory but he respects us as we do him. We will be back in two years with same family we came with or someone else who would like to enjoy or rest and relaxation. Thank you the staff and everyone I mentioned hopefully you all will still be there when we return. PS what was also amazing Sergio from Sunset Royal was our concierge two years ago and when he was visiting Sunset Marina we saw each other, now I recognized him but didn't know from where and he too said "Señor Tejeda, how's your stay I was your concierge at Sunset Royal two years ago." He made our stay a wonderful time as well with our family excursions and arranging our dinner plans (lobster dinner was to die for, you'll see my picture). This is why we love coming here and being treated with respect because we respect people for who they are and how much they enjoy their jobs. You will not be sorry if you stay at The Sunset Marina Resort and Yacht Club.

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Keiko M.

It's a perfect size for me. Not too big but not too small. Price: OK. Extra money for all you can drink and eat. It's extra $75/person a day. Staff: Friendly. Food: Good. Not so many kinds. So so quality. Drink: OK. They don't use top brands liqueurs. Room: Clean and simple. But details are not perfect. Location: Ok. 10mnts drive to popular shopping and night club area. Transport: Free shuttle among chain resorts. Not free from and to airport. Facility: No gym!?! Oh no... But some marine sports. Beach: Ok. Water is greenish. Not so clear. White sand.

Marguerite A.

B e s t S t a f f EVER !!! Our lagoon facing suite was perfect! What an evening view. One night we even saw a crocodile cruise past. We were here on the European Plan, not all inclusive. We were offered to upgrade, even for just 1 day. Just offered, not pressured, which was really nice. On our first night in Cancun we had a meal with guacamole (of course) , and that guac set the bar for the rest of the week long trip. We never had any that tasty anywhere else. YUM YUM ! Upon checking in, we were immediately served a fresh green non alcoholic drink. What a treat! The staff here has a real handle on customer service. Always smiling, always approachable, always pleasant, always working. Love it. Best hotel/resort staff I have ever experienced. Considering the age of this property, and the hot humid salty air, it is pretty well maintained. From morning to night there was a constant buzz of activity with on going maintenance, busy bees! The only room for improvement that I could see was a little more detail cleaning of the room. Pretty minor stuff. T H A N K Y O U for a pleasant, safe, and enjoyable place to stay.

Great bartender Diego! Courteous, respectful and always smiling!!
Marisela C.

My expectations were exceeded for the accommodations!! We were a family of 7 with a 2 bedroom, trilevel suite and IT WAS PERFECT!!! The jacuzzi on our balconies and 3 bathrooms was unexpected and very welcomed!! It was a low key, relaxed atmosphere for the variety of ages we had in our family (teenagers, parents and grandparents). There was one morning we ordered room service and it never arrived but we rolled with it and ate at the buffet. Another night parents allowed their young, elementary age daughters to swim naked in the pool and as soon as I reported it to security they took action and respectfully told the parents it was not allowed. Entertainment each night was fun. I do recommend Sunset Marina and Resort.

My husbands reaction to the bite.
Frances M.

Average Place, Just came back from a 7 day Vacation, was kinda disappointed that they knew we were a big family of 8, but only gave us 2 cards to rent out (free of charge) beach towels, Until my husband brought it up to the front desk, pool closes at 8pm, it's a Vacation hotel and they should know after people come back from where ever they visited that day, they might want to come back and relax at there hotel pool or jacuzzi. I was disappointed with that cause the humidity was so dence. On an other note while the rooms are Clean,they are not Emaculent Clean. I checked the mattress on the 6th day, filthy!! Vause something bit My Son And Husband on there face, my husband got a very bad allergic reaction that we ended up at the ER latee on in the night we got back to the States. The only perks to this hotel is that Most of the Staff are very polite, and Friendly and there body soap of Nuez is amazing ,, But I'd Never go back to this particular Hotel. 1st day When we got to our room there were 4 sodas, Sprite coke, diet coke, and orange Fanta and 4 completely Corona can beers for Us, for that 1st day. We did get 4 complimentary water bottles almost everyday for a family of 8, DO NOT TAKE THE INVITE FOR A FREE BREAKFAST.. UNLESS YOUR TRYING TO PURCHASE SUNSET TIME "SHARE", Its a waist of time, 4 hours of your day.. Sunset Marina is an average Hotel, No car Rental sevice or Airport shuttle, unless you take there Yacht Taxi to there Nicer Sister Hotel Sunset Royal,

Dining room outside
Ariana H.

My family & I stayed here from Saturday, 4/15 to Saturday, 4/22. The staff was always great & friendly. Never had to a lift a finger. Had good food options (lunch was the most disappointing). We also paid for the all inclusive so unlimited buffet & room service. The pool's swim up bar was decent. We stayed in three different rooms both with limited outlets (so charging phones was a hassle. The 3rd room was better) & the majority of the cable channels were in Spanish or had subtitles & no DVD/Blu Ray player. Yes, we're here to take in the scene & do stuff in the city but sometimes I wanted to hangout in the room & relax & watch TV. Icing on the cake, our third day there, 4/18, we found a cock roach in the KITCHEN! We left to dinner & they "cleaned it" & when we came back, we found ANOTHER ROACH! Not a joke! Two cock roaches in one room=Major deduction! On Thursday 4/20, my sisters ordered room service at lunch time & it was raining really bad so we understand them being late/behind but 2hrs passed so I called & asked them about it. They repeated their order & said 10 more minutes.... Breakfast 7am-11am Lunch 12pm-4pm Dinner 6pm-10pm Room service: Same hours apply. Limited menu. Room 1 (308)- 7/10 -Small (We're a family of 6) -Limited outlets -Great views -Adequate bathroom -Adequate storage -Decor was AVERAGE Room 2 AKA The Roach Room (310)- 5/10 -Decent size (We're a family of 6) -Limited outlets -Great views -Adequate bathroom -Good storage -There is a piece of METAL sticking from the handle of the second bedroom (which was BACKWARDS) & cut myself when I turned it. -Decor was ABOVE AVERAGE -Cock roach in the kitchen -SECOND cock roach in the kitchen AFTER they "cleaned" -Hot water handle was EXTREMELY hard to turn. Room 3 (405-Honeymoon Suite) -Large size -Enough outlets -More storage -Good kitchen -Ok views -Good bathrooms -Sheets not the cleanest -Dirty silverware Resort as a whole: Staff- 10/10 Food- 7.5/10 Drinks/Bars- 10/10 Amenities- 9/10 Kid activities- 8/10 Adult activities- 8/10 Resort Cleanliness- 10/10 Rooms- *Prices- 7/10 *Cleanliness- 5/10 *Size- 7/10 FINAL RATING- 7/10

Rooms at the resort
Dan M.

The staff are very friendly. The room I had was great right on the Laguna. There is no beach here but they have a shuttle to the other 3 resorts that can be used. The city bus in right in the front of hotel and it only costs less than $1 to take it. We opted out of all inclusive so can not comment on food. Rooms are clean and well maintained .

View from the room. Personal hot tub

Love the staff and the atmosphere of this place! Stayed here for five days four nights. Got here on a Friday night and they were having a good bye dinner for the guests that are leaving the next day. I believe it's a weekly thing and they also have a special welcome dinner some other night. It was outside in front of the performance area and they do have dance performances. I believe they have daily activities which include kayaking and biking. Everybody that works there are so nice. They always say hello and good morning and have the best attitude. I really like how it's not full of guests. They have hammocks and cabanas but it's not always taken. I never had to wait to use any of that. I did come in May though and not sure if it will get busy in the summer. They have a website and they have more information there but I felt really deceived because I thought it was by the beach. It is not. It's next to the lagoon and we can't actually go in the water. They do have a free shuttle that takes you to their sister resorts that are right by the beach though. I would give five stars but the food here sucks. I got the all inclusive and I thought I was going to eat all this good food but no. There was nothing to eat. I didn't have any seafood. Not even a piece of shrimp. They only have one buffet that's for breakfast lunch or dinner. It's really small. They also have a nicer restaurant that you have to make reservations for. But you can only make the reservations the day of from 8-4 and I always miss the time frame because I went on extra excursions. The front desk has lots of pamphlets if you want to do extra things like go to chichen itza or ziplining etc. The concierge actually recommended some group tours at discounted prices so I just went on those.

This is one of the "twin beds" the staff assured us were in our rooms before our visit.

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Temptation Resort - Business cards

Temptation Resort

3.0(181 reviews)
2.0 kmZona Hotelera
$$

Service was excellent, friendly staff, activities were energetic and fun, and funny…read more.. The most important mention here is that , I have traveled alot, I know Service industry very well.... ***** WENDY ******at the main pool, might be the single BEST WAITRESS i have had ANTWHERE....her connection to customers is excellent, she quickly becomes in tune with exactly WHAT ,and WHEN the customer needs something, she becomes completely intune to this to the extent,WENDYS customers NEVER have to look for her or wait more than a moment...it was absolutely 100% A+ Customer service...WENDY was friendly, with a smile, engaging,and makes her Customers look for her assigned service area... If I was starting a business, I would want everyone to have her skill set, attitude, and instincts for customers needs....Give WENDY a raise and make her a trainer of wait staff...it'd be an investment that shows profit! Now...the food...bfast and lunch buffet was not good, bland, low quality meats...burgers at this resort are ALL CRAP...doesn't matter if u order room service or burger bar near pool...ALL BURGERS A CHEAP GRADE, and taste so bland it MIGHT NOT BE BEEF...(NO EXAGGERATION) restaurants on resort are better quality, small portions...

Absolute Scam Disguised as a Resort…read more Temptation Resort Cancun is hands down one of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. Let's start with the food, atrocious. Everything tastes like it was molded out of Play-Doh and seasoned with Crayola wax. The so-called "fine dining" restaurants are a complete joke, serving Costco-sized samples and calling them entrées. The much-hyped She restaurant is especially laughable: terrible food paired with a cringe-inducing striptease show that's more uncomfortable than entertaining. The property itself looks like a glorified Motel 6--and that's not even my opinion. One of their own sales managers used those exact words. That alone should tell you everything. Apparently, this hotel was recently bought out while on the brink of bankruptcy, and it shows. They stripped benefits even from beneficiaries and replaced them with aggressive, nonstop upselling. They relentlessly push a "membership" that costs $70,000 for 80 nights, plus $500 every 7 days you stay. You'd have to be completely out of your mind to spend that kind of money on this dump. The crowd is extremely mixed, nothing curated, nothing upscale. Many guests are there to swing (not all, but many), which may appeal to some, but it's not my scene. No offense to the guests--just calling it what it is. Despite being a beneficiary, the only tequila they'd serve was Jose Cuervo and Hornitos. That says everything about how cheap and greedy this place is. Service is equally bad, room service is basically nonexistent. To make matters worse, this resort sits on the north side of the beach, where the water is murky, dirty, and completely uninviting. Definitely not the Cancun postcard experience you'd expect. This place is a total rip-off. If you enjoy hospital food, terrible service, aggressive sales tactics, nonexistent amenities, and being hustled constantly, then maybe this is the resort for you. Otherwise, save your money, your sanity and stay literally anywhere else.

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Live Aqua Resort - View from one of the cabanas facing the ocean

Live Aqua Resort

4.1(460 reviews)
6.0 kmZona Hotelera

My spouse and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Live Aqua. The property is stunning, the staff…read morewas exceptionally attentive, and the food was delicious. The spa was fantastic, offering step-by-step guidance through the dry sauna, steam room, and both warm and cool pools-such a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The hotel sits right on the beach with breathtaking views and features several pools, including one with a fun swim-up bar. Dining options were excellent, with several restaurants to choose from, including Mediterranean, Mexican, buffet, Asian, sushi, steakhouse, and American cuisine. Our room was fantastic, with a rainfall shower, comfortable beds, prompt housekeeping, 24-hour room service, and turn-down service. We also enjoyed live entertainment and a night club on the property, yet it remained wonderfully quiet when we wanted to relax. We loved the aromatherapy --it was such a thoughtful touch. The location is very convenient: close to a pharmacy, just across the street from a shopping mall with a mix of upscale and casual dining and shops, and only 10-15 minutes from Cancun's vibrant club zone. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Visited at the end of March to attend a wedding at the resort property. We scheduled local…read moretransportation which was a breeze coming from the airport to the resort. Our luggage was immediately checked in and we were able to check in even arriving early around 11 am. Our particular room was ready and we checked and our luggage was promptly dropped off. We stayed in an oceanfront room which had a beautiful view with a seating area inside and on the balcony. The room and bathroom were very clean and well stocked. I like the aromatherapy touch in the resort and in our rooms being able to choose which scent you wanted was very nice. I loved the separation of the toilet and shower by a wall and doors for privacy when using either. The water pressure and water temperature in the shower was great although there was some water draining from the shower during use. We would generally put a foot towel down to contain the water. The room was serviced twice daily so we were never without towels, etc. I also utilized the laundry service which was reasonably priced for three pieces of clothing and it was returned the next day. The staff was generally very courteous and helpful (we only had one less than courteous experience with a waiter at the Hidden Garden on our last evening). The food at the restaurants and by the beach and pool area was great - I cannot say enough about the fresh fruit and the grilled ribs and chicken so well seasoned and cooked with flavor. We ate daily in Siete for breakfast (the smoothie station you will need to go to first because it fills up because the smoothies are sooo good). We also dined at Hidden Garden where I enjoyed Indian cuisine which was delicious (but a small portion). All inclusive so it was nice not having to continually carry payment and only the gratuity needed for the staff. The last two mornings of our stay there appeared to be construction in the room next door or our floor which was disturbing - we did alert the front desk staff and it would generally stop around a certain time. Getting beds and chairs at the beach was generally easy but for the pool it was the hunger games usually having to place towels or bags on chairs early to 'reserve' them (there are no reservations for chairs only for the larger cabanas for an additional fee) We also experienced the spa which was amazing. Highly recommend visiting during your stay. The spa ritual is so relaxing and the couples massage in a combined room was great. Would definitely stay again. $$$

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Hyatt Zilara - Guest Room

Hyatt Zilara

4.3(280 reviews)
3.1 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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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - The view

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

4.2(327 reviews)
6.0 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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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - Poolside

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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - HALF of a Cubano Sandwich.  Huge! (And delicious)

HALF of a Cubano Sandwich. Huge! (And delicious)

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Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - View from room

Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas

3.7(324 reviews)
2.5 kmZona Hotelera
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Stayed at the resort for ten days. May 11th 2026 through the 21st. It is a bit of an older decor…read morebut it is very clean and there are workers always cleaning. The staff was very friendly and tried to help with our request. The room was a junior suite with an ocean view. It was comfortable and our room attendant did a great job. The king bed was two beds pushed together, but with some magic by the wife we made it more like one and were very comfortable. You can get a single king bed in some of the rooms. We were there with friends and didn't want be separated so we stayed with that configuration. I would try and get a room on the west wing. It actually looks to the east and you don't get the extreme heat in the late afternoon that the east wing does. We ate at all of the restaurants and our favs were the Black and White Steak house and Krystal. The Italian restaurant off of the lobby was good for a quick slice of pizza at lunch time. The buffet is like it is on a cruise ship and was good for most of our breakfast seatings. After a few days gets a little old. The staff was super friendly and hard workers. There is a 24 hour refreshment spot, but the food is only so so. Just for a quick sandwich or fruit. They do have a beer tap and a few selections of liquor available there for self service as well. The pool and beach area had plenty of chairs and umbrellas. If you don't see any available just ask and they will make it happen if possible. My complaint about the pool would be they close at 7:00. One small pool stay open until 8:00. Way too early for an adult only. I suggest if you want to do excursions to go straight across the street to one of the stands. If you know what you want to do they are a much better deal, but be certain you know where you want to go. make sure and get transportation included in your excursion. Also in that area there is the Bamboo Spa. You can get a massage for less than half at the resort spa. They did a very good job and were very professional. Not a "happy endings" type of place. Tell them you will do the massage if they throw in the fish foot treatment. Sounds weird but it was pretty nice. This is all inclusive for food and drink. The drinks are pretty light and when you ask for something other than the house liquor I'm pretty sure it didn't happen all the time. The best is to ask for the drink with a shot on the side, or better yet go to the bar yourself and watch them make the drink. It was definitely better and i was assured to get the name brand. Over all I would recommend this RIU.

What an incredible trip!! Hands down my favorite place to stay in Cancun!…read more The hotel was stunning. We got the jacuzzi room and it felt like we had a palace! The views were insane and we felt like royalty! Our friends got the Jr Suite rooms and their rooms were equally just as nice (in case you are looking to save money, no matter what, get that frontal sea view room!!!!) The hotel is a palace and we were able to explore other hotels around (Caribe night party was super fun! And the Cancún next door was more lively at night and had better social life!) The staff were super friendly and made sure our cups were ALWAYS full and we were happy!! It's also NO KIDS, so you never had to worry about crying babies or kids running over your stuff at the pool/beach! The food: The buffet was great (not like normal hotels cheep buffets) this place had amazing staff and the quality of the fresh food was so shocking! There were endless options each day. There are also other restaurants at the hotel, our favorite was the Japanese one, the food was so good (we got multiple dumpling orders TO-GO back to our room. The steak house was good as well, just it gets BUSY and you need to book in advance to ensure you'll get a table. The Italian one was very American Average, nothing crazy stood out, but again the venue vibes were great! The 4th one, we never went to cuz the menu didn't fit our desire, but it looked cool from the outside! Cons of this hotel: The 24hr snack lounge had this kinda funky cleaning smell? I don't know how to describe it but my clothes coming home had that odor on it. Also The beach was kinda small/narrow so there wasn't much room if you came down around lunch. Chairs/loungers were also a VERY hot item and it was hard to find chairs after 10am most days. If you like to drink, there isn't that "top shelf" quality of liquor here, it's kinda average... but the bartenders were able to make virtually any drink and we never had a single bad drink! Transportation: No one (not a single person) told us that you need to confirm your return transpiration the day after you arrive (and the travel people can be found out at the stage lounge are most mornings). Riu had messed up and booked 2 out of 6 of our party on a VERY early pick up instead of having us all travel together. We had to rebook through the agent outside but I was able to get a refund when I go back home) ------------------ Overall, BOOK this hotel. The location, the perks, the quality of life here can't be beat! We are already booing our next 2 trips here LOL

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Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - Small living area in junior suite

Small living area in junior suite

Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - Strawberry & Pina Colada Margarita

Strawberry & Pina Colada Margarita

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Staff dealing with guests while he is sick

Cancun Bay Resort

Cancun Bay Resort

2.6(45 reviews)
2.2 kmZona Hotelera

Checked in around 9 PM and was surprised to find that the room I was staying in would basically be…read morea closet. My bad for not doing my research. I was offered an upgrade for a good price if I paid in cash. Sounded like the guy was just going to pocket the money so I passed. The mattresses were worn and lopsided. No box springs. First room had so many roaches we asked to move. They said they upgraded us to another room that had a very partial view of the ocean. Bugs were a little better. The resort advertises 4 restaurants. Only the buffet is available the majority of the time. I got into the Sushi place and it was good, but a lot of empty tables where I'm sure they told people they were booked. Two of the restaurants switch days they are open. And the hours are very selective (Japanese and Italian I think). The pizza was good but only available a few hours a day. The beach was beautiful. Pools were too busy to enjoy. The overall location was good. The show was fantastic. Would highly recommend the live entertainment. Internet sucks. Would never stay here again because of the bugs.

Great all inclusive resort at the end of the hotel zone and 25 minutes from the airport. The…read morevariety and quality of food was great with lots of fruit options. The service staff were outstanding while front desk staff were just doing their job. There's no real place to do swimming or laps since the beach area only goes to maybe 4 feet deep. Pool is ok but kind of cold. Overall a great stay with clean rooms & a well taken care of property. I'd skip the special restaurants (Italian and sushi) and stick with the buffet which was never crowded. There is also a great paved walking trail outside. Very safe.

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Cancun Bay Resort - Lobby

Lobby

Cancun Bay Resort - Beach area

Beach area

Cancun Bay Resort - Best bartender!!! One of the good things of this resort!

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Best bartender!!! One of the good things of this resort!

Grand Oasis Palm

Grand Oasis Palm

1.9(160 reviews)
1.2 kmZona Hotelera
$$

Ignoring the beach sea algae and stomach bugs we got, there were so many issues with our stay…read more Buffet food was dry and low quality, restaurants require reservations but were all full regardless, broken elevators, showers with damaged plumbing, drinks were all watered down (both regular and alcoholic, you can taste it and watch them pour water into the OJ, for example), they aggressively sell you excursions and addons at check in like a pirate ship outing, pool towels are constantly unavailable and waiting on being washed, the gift shop only had minimal medicines in case you get sick, the required wristband to wear have sharp edges and it's easy for you and your kids to cut each other while playing at the pool, the bedroom drawers aren't secured properly and can easily slide out and fall on your kids feet, etc. They're helpful with bringing drinks at the meals and things like the swim up bar at the pool are handy, the beach hammocks are nice, and they did a good job picking up our bags at check in, but there's still so many issues and so I don't plan on coming back.

OMG I would say the worst, but it was some pleasant moments…read more We were he for a little under a week, and had to change our rooms 3 times; due to the air conditioners not working properly. The first night our room was like an oven. We changed the room and it was the same thing. The last room safe did not work or lock at all, so we had to lock our valuables in our luggage. While we were out on an excursion Items from our room was appeared to been searched, and missing. One thing that was the obvious was the my eyeglasses cleaning cloth, which was on the floor, that i always keep folded with the tiny spray, in its Velcro satin case. That's the moment when I discovered my son's Ray Ban's were missing. ( a birthday gift from his Nana) The best thing that about the resort was the coffee and me shop, and one restaurant that was RSVP only, that was still inclusive with the price of the room. I appreciate that excursion could be purchased on the venue. It's so unorganized when your purchases tour come to pick you up. We are informed to be in the lobby, there's so many people in the lobby, on different tours, that we were overlooked. Not only did our tour bus leave us, and we discovered within the SAME MINUTE, I'm talking seconds! They can not call them back to pick us up theirs no return or discounts, I had to pay another $120 for transportation ONLY to get to the park states over, otherwise I would have lost my money for two people. We manage to get there and rode our tour bus back to the resort afterwards. Mexico tours will definitely leave you at your hotel, jungle, or desert. And theirs no much phone reception. So have your ass outside on the curbs with a sign or your purchase records. I met a lady who always visit Mexico and was told that she always travel with her own fan. Like she brings a Carryon just for her fan only. This was a lesson learned. Service was friendly. They want to discord all your wristbands when you checking out. There was a cool night club on the venue that offered drinks as well. Overall I felt safe and irritated. I would selected a different resort on my next visit to Mexico.

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Grand Oasis Palm - Tripping Trench at beach entry pool

Tripping Trench at beach entry pool

Grand Oasis Palm - Pool view from 8th floor

Pool view from 8th floor

Grand Oasis Palm - Broken slide at kid zone

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Broken slide at kid zone

Kempinski Hotel Cancún - Fuzeball and ping pong

Kempinski Hotel Cancún

4.4(209 reviews)
5.4 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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Kempinski Hotel Cancún - Cocktails

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Kempinski Hotel Cancún

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The Royal Cancun

The Royal Cancun

2.9(76 reviews)
1.1 kmZona Hotelera

This resort has terrible service and is poorly managed. They are also constantly providing…read moreincorrect information which caused unnecessary problems with logistics and made our vacation unpleasant. I would recommend booking elsewhere! Antonio claimed to be our concierge for the duration of our stay, but instead, all he did was try to sign us up for a marketing presentation the moment we finished checking in (felt kind of like a timeshare). It was a very offputting way to start our trip in Cancun - Being forced to listen to his pitch in the hotel lobby when we just wanted to go to our room and settle in. When we contacted Antonio with other questions later in our trip, he said it was his "day off" and to contact the front desk. "Dedicated concierge" - Right. Odilio, our server at the restaurant, was not helpful at all. After he finally served us food (and got our order wrong), we never saw him after that, even to pay our bill. We waited for about half an hour then went to the front and asked someone to provide us with the bill. Food service in general seemed intentionally slow. We were told by staff that the poolside grill would be available from 12pm to 3pm. When we arrived at 1:30pm, they said they were closed. Also, good luck trying to call their hotline to make a dinner reservation. We called 5 times over the course of the day and the phone always hung up on us. We went to the front desk who I believe called the same number and had the same problem. Then the front desk claimed to successfully make the reservation for us, but when we got to The Trattoria, they said they couldn't find any reservation set up... We later called the same hotline to book seats for the show at The Royal Sands. The operator said there weren't any more seats. We took a chance and went to The Royal Sands anyway, and guess what, the show was actually open seating and there were plenty of chairs available. By the way, the shuttle to their sister hotel only runs on weekdays. Our room was decent but there was very loud construction adjacent to our building everyday. Side note: Not the resort's fault, but there are LOTS of mosquitos on the premises. I guess it's because they are on the bay side (still water) of the Hotel Zone versus the ocean side which has more winds.

We have been Royal Resort members for over 16 years. We normally stay in Playa del Carmen at the…read moreHaciendas and always have a great stay there. We used points this year to spend one week in Cancun. They didn't let us use points for the Sands so we stayed here. The room we were given has to be one of the worst in the resort. The traffic noise was unreal. There was also the sound of bags of bottles being moved around which was incredibly noisy. I had to have white noise playing loudly on my phone to drown out the noise just to sleep. The traffic never stops. The food was not great. It was never very warm and there are very limited choices. The juice was so watered down I could hardly tell it was juice. On the positive side, there are some very nice people who work for the resort. We appreciated their kindness and hospitality.

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The Royal Cancun - Representing!

Representing!

The Royal Cancun - The iquana's name is Chester he works here.

The iquana's name is Chester he works here.

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Grand Fiesta Americana - Our hotel room

Grand Fiesta Americana

4.1(254 reviews)
3.1 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!!!

Grand Fiesta Americana - All inclusive dining options

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All inclusive dining options

Sunset Marina Resort - resorts - Updated May 2026

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