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    Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort

    4.2 (101 reviews)
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    Pool area
    Claudia Montserrat P.

    Disfrutamos Mucho la atención del staff y de los chicos del lounge , nos quedamos en el piso club y toda la familia pudo disfrutar vistas de la suite , hotel lindo y la playa muy limpia ... sin duda volveré

    The beach at The Presidente.
    EAnn Y.

    Literally can't wait to come back. Everything from the 'botones' in the entrance to the servers, grounds staff, pool area employees, restaurants, SPA (Margarita was her name), and the wonderful staff who knock on our door every afternoon to hand deliver bottles of fresh drinking water just because they are that good of hostesses. We are impressed with the resort, its staff, the food and the service.

    moved just few doors down into dirty room
    Justin S.

    It's really a shame that I have to leave a two-star review for this hotel. As Diamond/Spire members at IHG, we've stayed at hotels all over the world and have always had a great experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case during our stay at this hotel. First of all, it's worth noting that the hotel is currently undergoing either construction or renovations, which was evident from the strong paint smell in our first room at the end of the hallway on the first floor. When we returned to Cancun at the end of our trip and were assigned a room deeper into the hallway right next to the renovations, the paint smell was so overpowering that we could barely breathe. We tried opening the windows to let in some fresh air, but the chemical smells were so strong that we were actually choking. We asked the front desk for help and were disappointed by their lack of concern and their reluctance to relocate us. As IHG members, we generally expect more from the brand, especially when they recognize our status, which didn't seem to be the case during this stay. It took a lot of complaining before we were finally moved, and we even had to be moved again since they originally wanted us to just move a few rooms down into a dirty room with a dirty coffee maker and sink, along with askew paintings and stuff on the ground. In our opinion, the entire floor should have been shut down due to the hazardous conditions. On the plus side, the location of the hotel is decent, and there's valet parking available. The lobby is nice, and the pools are excellent. The restaurants are okay, though somewhat pricey. All in all, it's a shame that our experience at this hotel was marred by such callousness and disregard for our health and safety, not to mention the dirty room we were initially offered as an alternative.

    Lobby area.
    Leslie C.

    We only stayed at this hotel for the night, but our one night stay was so relaxing it made us wish we have stayed here longer. The private beach area is phenomenal, plenty of seating, beautiful views, and only occasional vendors. The service from the staff was great, it was prompt and very customer focused. We did not dine at this hotel, we just stayed here for the night and enjoyed it the beach area. Everything was clean, from our room, to every space we discovered on sight. Overall we had a great stay.

    My wife and I are very impressed with IHG presidente and their entire staff! 10/10 for everything. We travel to different resorts around the world and this place has it all. The prices are a good value for how much you get to enjoy here. The beach and the view are one of a kind and perfect. They clean the sargassum very well, there is a lot of sand and no rocks. The water is just as clear as the pictures. The restaurants offer a large variety of options and everything we ate is delicious. You can experience the dishes of the region as well. El caribeno is our favorite. Every dish was delicious and the service is amazing. My favorite is the whole fried fish and the cochinita pibil. Hard to pick a favorite though, there is so much variety it would be unfair to compare different dishes or pick favorites. The rooms are very clean and the view is amazing. We hope to return here next year (hopefully sooner) to IHG. I highly recommend it to travelers looking to pick from the many hotels in this region.

    View from the room

    The hotel is in a good location as it's at the upper end of the hotel zone. We were in a club level room and it was worth the upgrade. The view is amazing (somehow no mosquitos), room was large and comfortable, and access to breakfast and happy hour kept us fed. The ocean access was wonderful as you can go snorkeling and it felt safe. The pool water was warm the entire time we were there so don't think you can cool off in it. Had a message at the Ikal Spa and it was just ok. The spa lounge had a hot tub but no cold plunge. The bathroom was bare necessities and it was better just to shower back at the room.

    Raquel M.

    This resort is fantastic! We stayed a week, club intercontinental is the way to go. Breakfast bar with omelette station and fresh pressed juices perfect! Happy hour had great nibbles and drinks. The beach is amazing and plenty of space to spread out. The pools are super clean and large, never felt crowded. Now the staff! They are exceptional! Ricardo and Miriam at the deck bar took such good care of us. Drinks on point and always ready to help with anything, felt cared for. We moved from the adult pool to the beach and they always knew where we were and met our wants and needs. We dined at Le Cap a few times, great food and options! Mariano and Guillermo took great care of us! Such thoughtful crew and always ready to help. They keep it shipshape too. During the day if we were at the adult pool, Ruben and the ladies there at le cap cafe kept us in cocktails and water! Now in the lobby bar, we had great cocktails and nightcaps. Air conditioning was so refreshing . Happy hour bartenders were great! Always trying to help us with our Espanol, the wine wasn't that great, but they can make you almost any cocktail! Our room was beautiful overlooking the ocean and the pools. The housekeepers were fast and always kept us in water and towels and after sun gel. Turndown service is lovely. The ground crews are amazing and always busy and quick to smile and greet you. They keep the outside immaculate! The restaurant the Caribeno was great authentic foods and Raymundo took great care of us and always greeted us if he saw us around. Sure cocktails and food at the restaurants are a little pricey just like being at home, it's not inclusive and we knew that. The breakfast and happy hour has so much food you do save there. It is a wonderful laid back resort, great for romantic couples and families. This is off season, so it gets a lot busier during summer. I'm sure I've left out some tremendous people who helped create a wonderful relaxing vacation for us, I just hope they know how much we appreciated everyone.

    Sam F.

    An amazing piece from paradise Lovely beach and also the food is delicious Follow me on IG to see videos of property @travel_with_sam

    Arrived!!
    Abby M.

    First time going to Cancun and didn't want to stay in an all inclusive resort because I wanted to explore. I loved that it worked just like a hotel. They did have a resort fee but that it was reasonable not like Vegas!! The beach was amazing!! Beautiful white sand, clear water, and perfect bar location. The staff were amazing!! The check in was easy so was the checking out. Their travel/ excursion desk were super helpful and made booking easy and trust me it can get overwhelming when you go and try to do it all on your own. Loved how clean and beautiful everything looked from the lobby to the room. I would definitely stay here again. Yes there is a damp smell to it but what can you expect when humidity is from 85-100%!! But the bedding, towels and everything was clean and smelled fresh. The views, the beach, the staff, the convenience of having a bus stop and a convenience store around the corner was perfect!

    Bali bed
    Tracy K.

    We visited during Covid, safety precautions were in place a temperature check was done upon arrival and a questionnaire was filled out. Hotel they say was only 30% capacity which seemed correct as there were not very many people around. All the staff wore masks at all times. Guests needed to wear a mask in certain areas Most guest complied indoors, there were a few times that I did encounter guest without mask particularly on the elevators. Once outside you could take your mask off. The room was comfortable we were spire members and we were upgraded to a lagoon view but it did have two queen beds they did not automatically upgrade us because we had originally asked for a king bed but the king bed had no view at all and was on the very first floor, so we did take the upgrade for no charge to the fifth floor with a lagoon view. I actually like this for you because you could get the sunrise and the sunset and it was a more active year with the buildings in the background. The beds were comfortable I had no complaints there it was actually nice to have two queen beds because we got alot more pillows. The bathroom had a very nice shower with a rainfall showerhead and a handle which was very nice. The minibar, is empty because of Covid right now so you can actually use that for your own personal use which was great. We had taken some of our own beverages. There is still daily housekeeping in these rooms also which was a pleasant surprise. The beach is simply amazing for the area it has a pretty large beach and plenty of shade and Bali beds that you can " rent" They have a total of four and I would say don't go for bed number one bed number two is probably the best, which is what we had. The deal is you pay $140 of food and beverages throughout the day for the bed. You have it from nine until 6 PM we were out from 9 AM till about five 530 each day we did it for two days in a row. We initially thought it would be hard to spend $140 in food and beverage but,The one day we got breakfast and then kind of spaced out our meals throughout the day and our drinks and we were able to make the 3000 peso requirement each day. The food and beverage prices are rather reasonable for a three day weekend we spent about $500, which I don't think was very bad for two people that didn't really hold back on drinks or food. We eat at the various restaurants throughout our stay that are on the property and we did not have one thing that we didn't like. The guacamole and the jumbo shrimp cocktail were probably our favorites. Drinks Did seem a little low on the alcohol content but that necessarily wasn't a bad thing. Elezar was our server on the beach and he kept us very happy throughout Saturday and Sunday The pools were very nice we did not get in the one pole that seem to be like an adult Pool They do have cabanas back there as well that you can rent. They have a deck bar with cute little swings. I was very happy with all the service at the hotel. Everyone was nice and attentive It was also good to see that they have plans in place for hurricanes. We were updated via letters in our doors as to an impending hurricane. They evidently do not evacuate until a cat three, hurricane zeta was coming but only a cat one they removed all of the beach furniture and anything that pretty much wasn't nailed down on the night before. We were leaving out the next day so thankfully we did not have to witness anything but it was good to know that they have plans. This is a great resort if you want to try Cancun for a first time. It's not an all inclusive but it certainly still can I have a feel of it and it has the most amazing beach and wonderful staff. I got my boyfriend to finally go and he had an amazing time.

    Mae L.

    Beautiful resort! Location: This resort is fairly priced, 20 minute drive from the airport, 15 minute walk from Hotel Zona(where you will want to go everyday), and has a local(Sea Bus) stop right in front(this only costs you $1USD to ride the strip to one end. Room: The rooms are beautiful. Both sides offer a great view. If you have an even number then you have the view of the beach. If you have and odd room number then you have a view of the city. The walk in showers were nothing short of amazing! The water gets super hot and I loved it. The room had robes, mini fridge and slippers. Every night they come by and drop off chocolate mints with a goodnight card which is cute. Excursions: The excursions that were offered at the resort were doubled the prices so it was more feasible to outsource ex. Expedia and Airbnb (yes they will pick you up from the resort). Beach/Pool/Restaurants: Beach is so beautiful and peaceful.The sand is super soft. There are watersports available which are fairly priced. The cabana's are available for rent 9am-6pm(after 6 its free to use). The drinks are fairly priced as well. There are two pools and four whirlpools , but no jacuzzi :( Restaurants offered great food and one restaurant offers dinner on the beach which is beautiful. Definitely recommend this place!

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    It's an old hotel....but very well kept!! Service absolutly efficient!! One of the best beach in cancun and amazing 3 restaurants!!

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

    Live Aqua Resort

    (464 reviews)

    Zona Hotelera

    As a disclaimer, I would like to start by saying that I did book the Viento Suite. I don't know if…read morethat is the reason we received the level of hospitality and service that we did, but I'm hoping that guests staying in standard rooms received the same spectacular experience! Due to having a suite, we had butlers Romero and Isaías, and they were both AMAZING. They were extremely attentive, and whatever we needed was never an issue. If we asked for something, it was done quickly and without hesitation. You honestly couldn't ask for better service. We also had access to the Aqua Club, which was open from 7 AM-10 PM and offered premium liquor along with light snacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The waiters there--Daniel, Guillermo, and Eduardo--were great! They were even willing to make us our favorite shots that they had never heard of (blowjobs... Google it ), but they made them anyway! The lounge itself is super relaxing, with spectacular ocean views from the 5th floor. Now, onto the part we ALL care about the most: THE FOOD! There are several restaurants on the property to choose from, but our absolute favorite was Hidden Garden, which is Asian-inspired and run by Chef Mario. Everything we ordered was spectacular! Chef Mario even came out to our table, greeted us personally, and provided us with a menu curated by him--which I'm assuming was because it was my birthday... lol. They also have one paid restaurant called Carnivore, which is a steakhouse. Now, I am a self-proclaimed steakhouse snob, so I have to keep it real: for the price, it was mid. But for a resort steakhouse, it was good. The rest of the food throughout the resort was WAAYYYY better than expected--even the poolside grill and the food you can order directly to your cabana. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ribs they made at the poolside grill every day were FANTASTIC! The head of culinary at the resort, Mr. Germain, is definitely doing what needs to be done because the food was consistently impressive throughout the property. Now, the second-most important thing for most people: NIGHTLIFE. Personally, I came to relax, and the overall vibe of the resort definitely gives relaxation. However, they do have a nightclub called Egos, which stays open until 1 AM. I went once, but it wasn't really my music or my vibe. If you're looking for more of a nightlife scene, I would suggest heading into the city. BUTTTT... if you love a good pool party, make sure you hit the Moët Pool Party because BABYYYYYY... it was LIT! Overall, the resort exceeded my expectations. The service, food, atmosphere, and attention to detail made for an amazing experience, and I would absolutely consider coming back!

    We recently stayed at this hotel for a week. Like most properties in Cancun, it is modern and…read morepacked with great amenities. However, what truly struck us both this time was the incredibly warm treatment we received. A hotel is only as great as its staff, and the team here is what makes it special. We booked a club-level oceanfront room, which included butler service. Our butler, Arturo, absolutely came through for us. He handled our restaurant and cabana reservations ahead of time and was instrumental in securing a late check-out on our final day. The dining at this all-inclusive is superb. For breakfast, Siete offers a decent buffet, and our waiter, Helvert, was incredibly kind and always took the time to chat with us. For dinner, DB was our top choice for elegant continental dining, complete with a live pianist. The manager, Susana, provided excellent service, the food was delicious, and the chef even came out to greet us. We also loved Hidden Gardens, a relaxed Asian-fusion spot with tasty food, impeccable service, and another welcome visit from the chef. During the sweltering day, the pool is the main draw. Lalo was always helpful in securing our requested cabana. They cost an extra $115 each time, but they are completely worth it to escape the intense sun. Our pool waitress, Marysol, befriended us and knew exactly what non-alcoholic drinks to bring us. My wife is a big coffee drinker, so we frequently stopped by the included Starbucks, where David the barista gave excellent service and loved chatting with me about World Cup soccer. Also, a big shoutout goes out to Lady and Daisy at the spa. They gave my wife and I heavenly massages. However, the absolute heart of the entire hotel is Marco, the extraordinary juicer at Siete! His positivity, jokes, and contagious smile drew a long line of people waiting for his blended drinks every morning. Thank you to everyone for making our trip so memorable!

    Hyatt Ziva Cancun - Festivity before dinner

    Hyatt Ziva Cancun

    (455 reviews)

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    Zona Hotelera

    Truly Felt Like Family -- An Unforgettable Stay at Hyatt Ziva Cancun…read more Where do I even begin? we traveled here for my birthday and from the very first moment we arrived at Hyatt Ziva Cancun, we were welcomed with such genuine warmth and kindness. The staff immediately made us feel at home, and that feeling continued throughout our entire stay. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful--spotless, incredibly clean, and very well maintained. The service was exceptional. A huge compliment to the management team for combining the high standards you expect from a Hyatt resort with the warmth, friendliness, and genuine hospitality of Mexico. That combination made our experience truly special. And the food! We tried every restaurant during our stay, and honestly, the food was fantastic everywhere. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the French restaurant, but we enjoyed every place we tried. The rooms were beautiful, extremely clean, and had amazing views. I was especially impressed that our room was serviced twice a day. There were also plenty of activities throughout the resort, and we had so much fun participating in them. But what really made this trip unforgettable were the people. A very special thank you to Leila Guirin, Diana, Virgilio Castillo, Odalys, Angelica, Alejandro, Roman, Diego, Jazer, Natasha, and especially the amazing Edgar, who seems to wear many hats! Edgar was not only a fantastic entertainer but became someone we truly considered a friend. These are just some of the names I remember. Unfortunately, I lost the list I had written because there were so many other wonderful people I wanted to recognize. But I can sincerely say that every single person we encountered was friendly, respectful, helpful, and genuinely kind. Now I understand why Hyatt Ziva Cancun refers to its guests as "family." It isn't just something they say in their messages or emails--they actually make you feel that way. We weren't treated simply as hotel guests; we were treated like welcomed friends and loved ones. That genuine Mexican hospitality, friendship, and warmth is something I will remember long after the vacation itself. Thank you to the entire Hyatt Ziva Cancun family for giving us one of the best resort experiences we have ever had. You made our stay phenomenal and truly unforgettable. We arrived as guests, but we left feeling like family. I cannot recommend Hyatt Ziva Cancun enough, and I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to return!

    We spent a week at Hyatt Ziva Cancun celebrating my MIL's retirement with a group of 16.5…read morepeople--the .5 being our 8-month-old . We had an AMAZING vacation, but separating how much fun we had as a group from the resort itself, the resort was just okay for us. CHECK-IN/ROOM: Check-in was mostly smooth, although as UVC members they "upgraded" us from the ocean-view room I specifically chose to ocean front without asking. I care literally not at all about scenic views , so I would've preferred what I booked. The $12 bracelet room keys were convenient WHEN they worked. More than half our group had issues with bracelets/cards needing resets. Our Pyramid room was quiet and comfortable but dated. Our biggest issue was the crib. Despite requesting it before arrival and multiple times after check-in, it took hours. Eventually our concierge discovered it kept being sent to our originally booked room instead of our "upgraded" room. PROPERTY: Convenient layout, nice pools and beautiful water. Generally stroller-friendly, although elevators occasionally wouldn't go to our floor, leaving us carrying a baby AND stroller down stairs. FOOD: Our biggest disappointment--maybe 4/10. My family is full of foodies, and most things weren't bad quality, just bland and under-seasoned. La Bastille and Chevy's were our favorites, with Tradewinds' chimichurri getting an honorable mention. Dinner service was DREADFULLY slow. Two-hour dinners were common even with only 2-3 people. On the positive side, we rarely waited long to be seated, and Carla from Lorenzo's was wonderful helping accommodate our large group. Room service was fine, but dirty trays and half-eaten food constantly sitting in hallways and attracting animals wasn't my favorite. DRINKS: We had some professional drinkers , and overall drinks were good. Ariel and Guillermo at the swim-up bar were fantastic--funny, attentive and personable. They remembered us AND Cooper's little non-alcoholic drink order. Ariel even made us a shot that took literally 10 minutes and it was SO good. CABANA 5: Possibly the BEST decision of the trip. We rented it for six days. It's across from the swim-up bar but far enough away to avoid the crowd. The tanning pad was perfect for Cooper to "walk" through the water and for our floating card table/drinking games. With 16.5 people, the cabana became our home base and genuinely made the trip easier. Immanuel and Angel were our butlers. Immanuel was sweet but sometimes disappeared for long periods. Angel was AMAZING--fast, attentive and so sweet. They brought food/drinks and even grabbed food from the nearby Asian food truck. We had an issue with the included cabana facials and an employee repeatedly trying to determine who could use ours and when. Carlos, a manager, handled it wonderfully once we brought it to his attention, and Hugo was great about working around Cooper's naps. BABY: Traveling with our 8-month-old was easier than expected! Every restaurant had high chairs and usually something soft enough for him. Walkways were mostly stroller-accessible and many were shaded. Staff were SO sweet with him. We brought a sleep pod over his crib for naps, which I highly recommend if your baby needs darkness. SPA: Most of our group used it and everyone enjoyed it. My husband and I did 50-minute massages and the fish pedicure and loved both, plus the spa facilities. CLUB LEVEL: Included through UVC, so of course worth it for us . If paying substantially extra? Probably not. We enjoyed playing pool there at night, upgraded liquor and extra food options, but I personally wouldn't pay a large premium. ENTERTAINMENT: We planned most of our own activities, but played 11 a.m. volleyball religiously and OSCAR IS THE BEST! Hilarious, personable and SO much fun. Anything he was involved with around the pool seemed like a good time. SALES PRESENTATIONS: A few non-members were offered Leisure Cash for what they were told was approximately a 50-minute presentation. FOUR HOURS LATER, they were still there. If you attend one, do NOT make plans based on the quoted time. That huge difference left a bad taste in our mouths. WOULD WE RETURN? Honestly, probably not. That doesn't mean we had a bad vacation--we had an AMAZING time. But that had more to do with our group, the memories and some wonderful staff than the resort itself. There wasn't one catastrophic problem; it was an accumulation of dated areas, key/elevator issues, mediocre food, slow dinners, the crib mix-up and sales experience. For roughly the same price--or sometimes a little more--I think other resorts offer more, are newer/better maintained and have better food. Hyatt Ziva Cancun isn't a bad resort, and I can see why some families love it. It just wasn't the right resort for us to want to return to.

    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa - smoothie

    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

    (330 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona 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.

    Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun - Blanc Gym! Classes in the back room.

    Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun

    (229 reviews)

    $$$$

    Zona Hotelera

    There is not enough to say about this resort. From the ambiance, the service, the food, the…read moreactivities...everything is top notch. They have a specific attention to detail that reminds me of the quality of Disney resorts, but without the kids. If you need a beach vacation, you have to check out LeBlanc in Cancun. We definitely want to try their Cabo location next!

    Stayed here for a week and were a little disappointed. It didn't live up to our expectations as…read morebeing the most luxurious of the Palace resorts. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and were looking forward to a relaxing vacation. We arrived early, 7:30AM and our private transportation picked us up after about 15-20 minutes after arriving. After a quick drive to the resort, we checked in. No welcome towel service nor welcome drink, but we received a warm neck wrap. Unfortunately, our room wasn't ready until 11:30AM, so we walked around to explore the property and have breakfast. We received a text message from the lobby that our room was ready and to return to the front desk. We were told our room number and that our luggage would be delivered shortly. The room had a beautiful view of the ocean, clean, stocked with snacks and drinks ,and over all nice. We unpacked ourselves and headed to the pool. While we were on the way, we met our butler who's desk is located in the hallway of the elevators. At that time we were connected to a WhatsApp group text. Then we returned to our room with our butler, who reviewed the amenities and light switches in our room. We ate at all the restaurants. We went to Blanc and Terraza for breakfast and our 2 favorite restaurants for dinner were Bella and Yama. Unfortunately, on a few occasions, Terraza and Yama served us cold food, as if they were sitting out too long. We tried scheduling room service breakfast and they were behind in schedule 30-40 minutes. We were underwhelmed as the room service menu as it wasn't as grand as the other palace resorts; we were looking forward to the chocolate cake; which wasn't available. The K'akau, coffee shop was the best to relieve our chocolate cravings. The main pool lounge chairs were always taken, so get there early. We relaxed at all the pools and depending on the day had our favorite. The beach is beautiful and the lifeguard at the tower was always welcoming and helpful to get us lounge chairs. The spa services and hydrotherapy were wonderful, but we were disappointed that the men and women were separated in the pool and jacuzzi areas. We ran into difficulties with our dinner and spa bookings. We made prior arrangements with our pre-concierge, but when we wanted to change our schedule, the on site concierge didn't have access to canceling them. We were told to email our pre-concierge to ask her to delete them from the system. Our pre-concierge also didn't confirm our restaurant bookings for certain days and so we had to ask our Butler if they were booked. What was the most disappointing was the evening entertainment. We were looking forward to certain shows/performances and then a few hours before the scheduled time, seeing the entertainment was removed and replaced with something mundane. We've been to Sun Palace, another adult only resort, down the road and after our experience at Le Blanc, we actually prefer Sun Palace over Le Blanc. From our experience.. Le Blanc is a great place if you enjoy the spa, peace and quiet, and want to just chill and lounge. But if you want a little more excitement, fun, music, and meet people and have great conversations, Sun Palace is the place. Our Butler, Rene on the 3rd floor was awesome. He made our anniversary special. Safety: We felt safe. When we arrived at the resort after walking down the hotel zone, security always checked us in. When we arrived via taxi or uber, they did the same thing. If you walked out to the beach, you have to scan your bracelet to exit the gate and also scan it the when you enter back onto the resort property. Elevators: There are 3 elevators and during our stay, 1 was always out of order. One day, 2 elevators were out of order. Luckily, we were only on the 3rd floor, so we often took the stairs. The stairwell does need more lighting, it is dark, so watch your step.

    The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun

    The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun

    (292 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    Visited on a day pass, so only used he facilities. Grounds are well maintained and the main pool is…read morejust stunning. The view of from the infinity edge looking out to the ocean can't be beat. I did have lunch at their pool side restaurant which the special of the day was poke and it was delicious. Service was also friendly and prompt. As I was there on a day pass they held my passport u til I returned the key card to access the gym/locker room and the two towel cards. I really enjoyed they have a lending library and I got to pickup a book while there. In usual fashion, pool chairs were reserved as soon as the day starts which made it harder to find a prime seat. They also had a competition at the pool area that was entertaining to watch. Restrooms could have been better marked for directions as I wondered we around for a hot minute to find the ones labeled on the maps. Maybe it was just me? Overall great day at the property and I'll stay here next time to get the full experience.

    DO NOT STAY HERE! We stayed at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean…read moreResort Villas & Spa expecting a high-end experience and got the exact opposite. We arrived late and asked for bottled water, and were told to just drink the sink water... in Mexico. That alone set the tone. I also repeatedly emailed our concierge for assistance and received no response whatsoever. Our room smelled like mold, and the sheets were damp. Housekeeping replaced them, but the odor and overall condition never improved. Not what you expect at this level. Then it got worse. We had two rooms, one at this hotel and one at a neighboring hotel where a large group of our family was staying. That other hotel requires wristbands, which we had, so security here assumed we didn't belong, even though we had rooms at this property. At the pool, they approached us publicly and repeatedly questioned us, over and over, in front of everyone. No attempt to verify privately, no discretion, just standing over us and making a scene. It was humiliating. Then it happened again. While checking out, we crossed back onto this property to retrieve our luggage that they were holding. Security stopped us again and treated us like we were doing something wrong, only to confirm, once again, that we were legitimate guests. Two separate incidents. Same behavior. The level of aggression and lack of professionalism from security is completely out of control. This is not how paying guests should ever be treated. This wasn't just a misunderstanding, it was a failure in how guests are handled, and it happened more than once. We will never stay here again.

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - View from room

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas

    (329 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    We loved it! Miguel and all of the other staff were amazing! Highly recommend! The food was all…read moregreat, beautiful beach views, such fun pool games and events! We never wanted to leave!

    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.

    Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort - hotels - Updated September 2026

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