Contemporary Mexican ambience in an all-suites resort A magnificent presence on Cancún, this all-suites resort boasts a 1,000 ft. beach and expansive pool complex. All suites are oceanfront, with panoramic views, separate sitting areas, and luxurious details. Guests enjoy a huge pool complex, a children’s program, and an indoor “street” lined with a health spa, tennis courts, and restaurants, including the award-winning La Joya restaurant.

Ritz-signature elegance sets the standard for luxury This luxury resort offers two blue-tile pools and a 1,200 ft. white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea. All guestrooms and suites offer bathrobes and balconies overlooking the sea. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort. Dining options include Mexican, Italian, and Caribbean cuisine. Private dinners can be arranged by request.

Striking beachfront high-rise with barefoot luxury Opened in late 2004, facing the ocean and just across from shopping and entertainment. 371 rooms and suites showcase Caribbean views with private balconies. All rooms include premium amenities and wireless Internet access. Shore club with private cabanas overlooks eight swimming pools and a white-sand beach. Enjoy signature restaurants of renowned chefs Patricia Quintana and Michelle Bernstein.

Oceanfront haven with impeccable service This grand resort is located in the heart of Cancún’s hotel district, on a beautiful stretch of beach, with easy access to shopping and nightlife. Modern, spacious guestrooms have bathrobes, slippers, and balconies. Immerse yourself in spectacular diving, snorkeling, and sailing, or discover the 35,000 sq. ft. spa. Enjoy the Gustino gourmet restaurant and Club 91 concierge floor.

Mexican hospitality and European charm Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, this luxury resort sits midway between superb snorkeling and Cancún’s lively shopping and dining. Elegant guestrooms have marble bathrooms and views of either the lagoon or the ocean — some have views of both. Le Meridien offers a European-style spa with 14 treatment rooms providing a wide range of services, a three-pool complex, and step-down access to Cancún’s famous white-sand beach.

All-inclusive family resort with open-sea and calm-water beaches This resort occupies the tip of Punta Cancún, which shelters a bay from sea swells and provides an away-from-it-all ambience. Guestrooms and suites include DVD players and feature sea- or lagoon-view balconies or ground-floor patios. Two pools, watersports equipment, four restaurants, 24-hour room service, activities, a Latin-dance club, and a fantastic children’s club are included in room rates.

Casual luxury in three horseshoe-shaped towers Overlooking miles of white beach, this family-friendly oceanfront resort lies between Nichupté Lagoon and the ocean. Guestrooms offer Mexican decor, views of the Caribbean Sea, space for barefoot relaxation, plus pay movies and Internet access. The resort has a pool complex with thatched-roof beach palapas and Mexican ambience.

Cozy resort where the whole family is welcome This all-inclusive resort is centrally located near Cancún’s main shopping and entertainment area. The resort’s 205 guestrooms feature ocean or lagoon views, and balcony or terrace. Upgrade to a room with a double spa tub for a romantic treat. Guests will enjoy three interconnected pools, supervised kids’ club, gym, various activities, and superb restaurants.

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Beachfront resort featuring nonstop activities Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, this high-energy, all-inclusive resort is situated near Cancún’s best shopping and entertainment. 560 guestrooms with balconies or patios providing views of the sea or lagoon feature cool white-and-blue decor, marble floors, and marble bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. Enjoy three interconnected pools with a swim-up bar; tennis, basketball, volleyball, and miniature golf; and three restaurants.

Quiet all-inclusive beachfront resort Set in a quiet area less than four miles from Cancún’s all-night entertainment center, this resort offers tranquil holidays. Guestrooms offer a cool ambience of soft colors. Attractions include 24-hour room service, a health spa, an elegant à la carte restaurant, a casual dance-and-games bar, and a pool overlooking a deep, flat beach. Adults only.

Sprawling beachfront resort with three pools Located on a long white-sand beach, this informal family hotel offers activities such as bingo, handicrafts, and Spanish lessons. Rooms with terraces or balconies have bas-relief headboards swirled in a nautilus-shell pattern. Unlimited food and drink is part of the package, as are supervised children’s activities and use of the resort’s fitness room, saunas, and three pools.

Located four km (three miles) from downtown, this beachfront resort is two blocks from the Playa Linda Dock and Cancun Theater. All guestrooms offer exterior access; guestroom amenities include high-speed Internet access and balconies with ocean views. In addition to the on-site beach and marina, the resort offers an outdoor pool, volleyball nets, table tennis, and a playground.

This Mexican-style oceanfront hotel faces Isla Mujeres and is a 30-minute drive from the airport. All 194 guestrooms have balconies with ocean or Cancun lagoon views. Pool and beach volleyball, kayaking, sailing, and multiple dining options are just a few amenity highlights. Rooms are available in either the All-Inclusive or European plan. See Rooms and Rates section for details.

This hotel sits between the waters of the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon, a tropical jungle lagoon on Cancun. Guestrooms offer lagoon views, balconies, cable TV, voice mail, wake-up calls, showers, housekeeping, and telephones. The hotel offers four ocean view swimming pools, three restaurants offering a variety of specialties, and four bars.

Tip of Cancún Island, on Nichupté Lagoon

All Inclusive family resort with calm-water beach