CITY GUIDE · CANCÚN
We compare Cancún hotels by where they sit: the Hotel Zone strip, the quieter Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres coast to the north, Isla Mujeres across the water, and the Riviera Maya coast to the south, then by size, all-inclusive status and who the resort is built for.
The Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) is the strip along Kukulcan Boulevard, closest to restaurants, nightlife and the airport. We would look there first for a first visit or a short stay: Hyatt Zilara Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive and Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive at the Punta Cancun end, InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort by IHG a little further along at Km 7.5, then JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort and Secrets The Vine Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive around Km 14.5, with Kempinski Hotel Cancún and Nizuc Resort and Spa toward the southern end. SLS Cancun sits apart in the gated Puerto Cancun development. North of the city, Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres are quieter, newer and resort-like, with fewer places to walk to: Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Atelier Playa Mujeres, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun, SLS Playa Mujeres – ALL Inclusive Collection, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Hotel Mousai Cancún and The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun. Isla Mujeres suits travelers who want an island setting reached by boat or ferry: Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive, Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Adults only – All Inclusive and Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun - All Inclusive. South of Cancún along the Riviera Maya coast, Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only, Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive and Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya suit those who accept a longer transfer for more space; SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico is a wellness stay rather than a standard beach resort.
Reference rates: nightly, 2 adults in one room, before tax, across four dates a year; from about US$119 a night. Compare all Cancún hotels with perks in one table: Cancún reference rates.
Hotel Zone · near Kukulcan Boulevard Km 7.5 · 300 rooms
InterContinental Presidente is a roughly 300-room resort at Kukulcan Boulevard Km 7.5, a little outside the busiest part of the Hotel Zone. The beachfront here is calmer than elsewhere on the strip. Many rooms have a balcony or terrace with garden or ocean views. A renovation was completed in 2014. Consider it for a quieter beach stay that is still in the Hotel Zone.
Reference rate: US$119–264 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: IHG Destined
Puerto Cancun · near Puerto Cancun marina and beach club · opened 2021 · 45 rooms
SLS Cancun is a 45-suite hotel in the gated Puerto Cancun development, on about 820 feet of beach, with most of the building given over to private residences. Interiors are by Piero Lissoni, and most suites have floor-to-ceiling sea views and a balcony or porch. Leynia serves Argentine-style grilled dishes and the Ciel Spa is on site. The airport is about 35 to 45 minutes away. A good fit for a small hotel with marina and golf access.
Reference rate: US$131–238 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Accor Preferred (HERA)
Hotel Zone · near Caribbean beachfront, Hotel Zone · opened 2022 · 363 rooms
Kempinski Hotel Cancún is a beachfront hotel that became a Kempinski in December 2022, taking over the former Ritz-Carlton Cancún. It has 315 rooms and 48 suites, all with a private balcony or terrace and a Caribbean view. There are two swimming pools, a tennis centre, a Kids Club and the KAYANTÁ spa. A good fit for a polished Hotel Zone stay with plenty of dining on site.
Reference rate: US$198–394 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Hotel Zone · near Kukulcan Boulevard Km 14.5
JW Marriott is a beachfront resort at Kukulcan Boulevard Km 14.5 in the Hotel Zone. It has a 35,000-square-foot Mayan-themed spa and an indoor pool, three outdoor pools and a children's pool. Works well for a full-service Hotel Zone stay with a large spa.
Reference rate: US$235–268 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Hotel Zone · near Kukulcan Boulevard Km 14.5
Marriott Cancun is an all-inclusive resort on the beach at Kukulcan Boulevard Km 14.5. Rooms and lobby have been renovated, and room types include resort-view, partial-ocean-view and ocean-view rooms with a king bed or two double beds and a balcony. There are two pools and a small water park with a lazy river. It suits families and groups who want an all-inclusive plan in the Hotel Zone.
Reference rate: US$290–396 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Hotel Zone · near Kukulcan Boulevard, Hotel Zone · opened 2012
Secrets The Vine is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the Hotel Zone, the first Secrets-brand hotel there, opened in 2012. Rooms include Deluxe Ocean View rooms with one king or two queen beds. A good fit for adults who want an all-inclusive stay on the Hotel Zone strip.
Reference rate: US$301–332 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Playa Mujeres · near Playa Mujeres beach, about 25 minutes north of the Hotel Zone
Garza Blanca is an all-suite beachfront resort at Playa Mujeres, about 25 minutes north of the Hotel Zone. Suites range from junior suites to penthouses with large terraces; some ground-floor units have private plunge pools and upper-floor lofts have rooftop whirlpools. Restaurants on site include Blanca Blue, Hiroshi and Bocados. It suits groups and families who want apartment-style space.
Reference rate: US$318–487 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Punta Nizuc · near Punta Nizuc, southern end of the Hotel Zone · opened 2013 · 274 rooms
Nizuc is a 274-room resort at Punta Nizuc, at the southern end of the Hotel Zone, that opened in 2013. It has a conference and events center. Consider it for a stay at the quieter southern end of the Hotel Zone, away from the busier central strip.
Reference rate: US$350–471 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Zone · near Kukulcan Boulevard Km 11.5, Hotel Zone entertainment district · 307 rooms
Hyatt Zilara is an adults-only, all-suite, all-inclusive resort on the beach in the Hotel Zone, at Kukulcan Boulevard Km 11.5. Guests must be 18 or older. Suites have a furnished balcony or patio. It has six restaurants, five bars and lounges, and a spa with 11 treatment rooms. Works well for adults who want to be close to Hotel Zone nightlife.
Reference rate: US$415–430 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Isla Mujeres · near Isla Mujeres shoreline · opened 2024 · 109 rooms
Almare is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort that opened on Isla Mujeres in late 2024. It has 109 suites, each with an ocean view and a private balcony. The Alma spa is on site, along with several restaurants and bars. A good fit for a quiet, island-based stay rather than a Hotel Zone one.
Reference rate: US$459–690 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott STARS
Costa Mujeres · near Costa Mujeres, about 12 miles north of Cancún · opened 2024 · 507 rooms
Secrets Playa Blanca is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort that opened in February 2024 with 507 rooms. It sits about 12 miles north of Cancún, across from Isla Mujeres. It has nine dining venues and four large pools, two of them oceanfront infinity pools. Consider it for adults who want a large, quiet resort on the northern coast.
Reference rate: US$501–708 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Isla Mujeres · near Isla Mujeres, Caribbean shoreline · 35 rooms
Zoetry Villa Rolandi is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort on Isla Mujeres with 35 oceanfront suites and Jacuzzi terraces. The property was closed for renovation in 2025, so we confirm its current status when quoting. Works well for a small, intimate island stay.
Reference rate: US$602–1,254 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Playa Mujeres · near Playa Mujeres development, north of Cancún
Atelier is an adults-only, all-suite, all-inclusive resort inside the Playa Mujeres development. It shares the site with Estudio, a family-friendly wing of the same development. Suites are styled with marble and wood and art-focused details. It suits couples who want an adult atmosphere on the Playa Mujeres coast.
Reference rate: US$652–677 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Costa Mujeres · near El Meco archaeological site, north of Cancún · opened 2026 · 213 rooms
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres opened in June 2026 on a mangrove-lined stretch of Costa Mujeres, north of Cancún. It has 213 keys: 163 guestrooms and 50 suites. There are nine dining outlets, a spa with 16 treatment suites and a thermal circuit, an oceanfront infinity pool and a Kids Club. It suits a new, mid-sized resort away from the Hotel Zone.
Reference rate: US$758–759 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott STARS
Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen · near Downtown Playa del Carmen, about seven minutes by car · opened 2008
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort that opened in 2008 as Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort. It sits about seven minutes by car from downtown Playa del Carmen and roughly 35 minutes from Cancún airport. Suites have private terraces over the jungle, and the SE Spa is on site. Worth a look if you want a larger resort south of Cancún.
Reference rate: US$805–891 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Isla Mujeres · near Southern end of Isla Mujeres, private pier · opened 2023 · 125 rooms
Impression Isla Mujeres is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort on the southern end of the island, which opened in 2023 with 125 rooms. It has eight restaurants, nine bars and lounges, four infinity pools, a spa and a fitness center. Guests board a boat at Marina Hacienda del Mar in Cancún and arrive at the resort's private pier. It suits adults who want an island resort with a boat arrival.
Reference rate: US$929–1,216 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Hyatt Privé
Playa Mujeres · near Playa Mujeres golf course · opened 2016 · 502 rooms
Dreams Playa Mujeres is an all-inclusive, all-suite family resort that opened in late 2016 with 502 suites. Suites have a private terrace or balcony. It sits in the gated Playa Mujeres community next to a golf course. Guests staying at the neighboring Secrets Playa Mujeres can use its facilities, though not the other way around.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Puerto Morelos · near Federal Highway 307, Puerto Morelos · 435 rooms
Haven Riviera Cancun is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Puerto Morelos along Federal Highway 307, south of Cancún. Guests must be 18 or older. It has four outdoor pools, three swim-up bars and a full-service spa. It suits adults who prefer the Puerto Morelos coast to the Hotel Zone.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Costa Mujeres · near Costa Mujeres, north of Cancún · opened 2024 · 88 rooms
Hotel Mousai is a boutique-style all-inclusive hotel on Costa Mujeres that opened in 2024. It has 88 rooms, each with a balcony and a private outdoor hot tub. There are three pools, a rooftop bar with an ocean-view pool, a spa, a fitness center and several restaurants including Chinese and Italian. Consider it for a small, design-led stay on the northern coast.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Zone · near Punta Cancun, within walking distance of central Hotel Zone nightlife · 547 rooms
Hyatt Ziva Cancun is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort at the tip of Punta Cancun, on two beaches. It has a kids club with a mini water park and a teen club, plus an adults-only tower. Rooms have furnished balconies, and some are swim-up. The airport is about 25 to 30 minutes by car. A good fit for families who want to stay close to the Hotel Zone.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Riviera Maya coast · near Costa Mujeres area, facing Isla Mujeres · opened 2024
SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico is a wellness destination, not a standard beach resort. It opened in 2024 as the group's first location outside Spain, with 100 oceanfront rooms and 35 residences. Stays follow four health programmes lasting four to 21 days: Rebalance & Reenergize, Detox & Optimal Weight, Well-Ageing & Prevention, and Leader's Performance. It suits only a programme-led health stay.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Playa Mujeres · near Playa Mujeres, north of Cancún · opened 2024 · 498 rooms
SLS Playa Mujeres is the SLS brand's first all-inclusive resort, opened in late 2024 with 498 rooms and suites. Rooms are grouped as Delight, Captivate and Euphoria, and some have private gardens leading to river pools. The 20,000-square-foot Ciel Spa has thermal baths and 20 treatment rooms. It suits a lively, design-led all-inclusive stay on the Mujeres coast.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Accor Preferred (HERA)
Playa Mujeres · near Greg Norman golf course, Playa Mujeres · opened 2014 · 424 rooms
Secrets Playa Mujeres is an adults-only, all-inclusive, all-suite resort that opened in 2014 with 424 suites. It reopened in January 2026 after a full renovation, with rooms redesigned in a contemporary coastal style and new dining concepts. It is in the gated Playa Mujeres community, about 35 minutes from the airport, next to a Greg Norman golf course. Guests also have access to the neighboring Dreams Playa Mujeres.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Riviera Maya coast · near About 10 miles from Cancún airport, behind a mangrove preserve · opened 2022 · 173 rooms
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is a 173-room resort, including 34 suites, announced in December 2022 as the first Waldorf Astoria in the Mexican Caribbean. It sits on 100 acres about 10 miles from Cancún airport and roughly 19 miles south of the Hotel Zone, on a secluded beach behind a mangrove preserve. Guest rooms have private balconies with soaking tubs. The spa covers over 40,000 square feet with 21 treatment rooms. Consider it for a secluded stay south of the city.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Hilton for Luxury
We would start with the Hotel Zone, where restaurants and nightlife are close. Hyatt Zilara Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive and Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive sit near the Punta Cancun end. InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort by IHG is calmer, at Km 7.5.
North of the city, Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres hold Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun and The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun. Expect fewer places to walk to than in the Hotel Zone.
Yes. In the Hotel Zone, Hyatt Zilara Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive and Secrets The Vine Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive. On the Mujeres coast, Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - Adults Only - All Inclusive, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - Adults Only - All Inclusive and Atelier Playa Mujeres. On Isla Mujeres, Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive and Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Adults only – All Inclusive.
Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive has a kids club with a mini water park and a teen club. Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort has a small water park with a lazy river. Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive is an all-suite family resort. Kempinski Hotel Cancún and The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun both have a Kids Club.
Playa Mujeres is roughly 35 minutes from the airport, as with Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - Adults Only - All Inclusive. SLS Cancun in Puerto Cancun is about 35 to 45 minutes away. Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive in the Hotel Zone is about 25 to 30 minutes. Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya is about 10 miles from the airport.
By boat. For Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Adults only – All Inclusive, guests board at Marina Hacienda del Mar in Cancún and arrive at the resort's private pier. Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive and Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun - All Inclusive are also on the island, so we plan the transfer with the booking.
Each rate is the nightly pre-tax price for 2 adults in one room on 2-night stays, checked on four dates across the year (February, May, August and November). We drop the most expensive date and show the lowest to the second-highest, in US dollars. Peak dates can cost more; we re-check live rates for your dates before booking.
Typically daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit (often US$100 per stay), and a room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out when available, at rates in line with booking direct. Perks vary slightly by hotel and we confirm them before you book.
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