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    Kempinski Hotel Cancún

    4.4 (209 reviews)
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    We celebrated a birthday!
    Bobbi L.

    Had an awesome time here! The chef was amazing, friendly and entertaining. The staff was accommodating and everyone felt comfortable and important as the menu was tweaked to suit each guest. I would like to return on my next visit to Cancun and bring my family with me so that they can have this experience!

    View from our room

    Hospitality was outstanding. This is definitely a great place to go stay if you are looking for a laid back vibe with a beautiful view. Staff is very attentive and really want to make sure that you are having a great vacation. It's centrally located where you have plenty options for restaurants that are walking distance. Overall, great area to visit.

    Casitas Restaurant
    Haley E.

    The property, hotel staff, and total experience are truly first class. Stunning views, beautiful clean hotel, amazing service, gorgeous pool, great food. Total package.

    Frank A.

    Best hotel in Cancun. The staff is amazing. The services are excellent. The restaurants are very good. The rooms and public areas are beautiful. Highly recommended.

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    Jeannine M.

    The friendliness of the staff is what made this stay so memorable for me. We still have a few days to go but I've been overwhelmed by the graciousness and hospitality of the workers here at the Kempinski. People are messy. They leave stuff every where. They are demanding. They want everything now and the way they want it. And the staff here is beyond accommodating. The pool areas are so well kept, bathrooms clean and the common areas are inviting. A few highlights for me: The complimentary yoga on Tuesdays and Fridays is a must if you want to see a beautiful sunrise while tapping into your inner core. The instructor was patient yet pushed us to go further into poses with confidence and reassurance. I found it to be an excellent amenity and would have gone every day had it been offered. It is a bit surprising more of these kinds of classes are not offered. No pool-based classes or other body work. It's a bit of a must nowadays. The gym staff is lovely as well! The breakfast here is amazingly good. It's a full buffet with an omelet station as well as table service. A la carte offerings as well. Full range of food but my favorite was the Mexican Hot Chocolate. Perfect way to start the day. Many thanks to Rudy for the wonderful outdoor service each day!! Angel! You are wonderful and I love my Chocolata Abuelita tablet!! We dined at Casitas last night and both the food and the service were excellent. The staff's concern for you is very genuine and they explain things so you know what you're getting. Wilbert helped us last night and he was just delightful. Pablo served us lunch the day before and it was so nice to eat outside with the breeze blowing and the lap of the waves feet away. We met some folks while waiting in line at the breakfast buffet and they invited us to join them for dinner at The Club Grille. This is exceptional fine dining with above and beyond service. Of course if you're used to the wait staff at restaurants placing your napkin on your lap then you'll view this differently yet for the average traveler this was quite an experience again made personal and special by the attentive and well-trained staff. I wish I could remember everyone's name but everyone is really equally friendly. We spent most of our days lounging by the adult pool. It is well kept and when the staff see you settling near a chair they will come and set up your towels for you. There is food and drink service but no pressure. We tried D Lounge one night and while I was not very hungry the Udon Soup hit the spot. The view is excellent and it's a nice way to wind down from a day of doing absolutely nothing. My husband went solo one night while I remained in the hot tub, and the saunas. He was very disappointed in his hamburger. Go figure. lol. The main pool has sunscreen. You'll need it. The sun is strong here and you'll burn quickly if you're not diligent. They also have a water station but the poolside servers gladly will bring water all day long if you ask. We splurged and rented a cabana one day! Highly recommend: you can email the concierge and reserve ahead of your trip to ensure availability. Some of the wonderful people we met said they booked them months in advance. Zenaida makes sure you have everything you need; waters, fruit plate, guac & chips come with the reservation. There's a hammock that is so perfect at the end of the day. This was one of the highlights of the trip for us. Thank you Reynaldo for your attentiveness and responsiveness and for the delicious yaxhá!! Set expectations appropriately. There is always going to be that family who has five kids diving in the hot tub while you're trying to chillax. Whatever. The long expanse of beautiful beach is steps away so take a walk instead. So far my absolute favorite treat has been the Tres Leches Cake at Casitas topped with Manila Mango. My goodness!!! So good. Very authentic. We also were able to order it in the middle of the day at the cabana! Talk about luxury! Is this property pricey? Yes. Yes it is. Just plan for it. Tip the staff well and remember for the most part, few of them are returning to homes with turn down service and chocolates on their pillows. ¡Hola! Gracias. Buenos Dias. Buenos Noches. A little bit of Spanish goes a long way here and staff are appreciative of the effort. Also we met really friendly fellow travelers. Perhaps the pandemic reminded us how important kindness and compassion for others is in this world. We enjoyed our stay here very much mostly due to the excellent staff. It's a bit of a dated property and my only suggestion would be to replace the lotion in the guest rooms with the same kind that's in the gym. First World issue, I know. The women's locker room is well stocked for a late day shower. Staff at the Kempinski earned all the stars of this review. Muchos gracias to each and every one of you!!!

    Casita dining
    Melly T.

    You will not be disappointed with this hotel! It was 5 star customer service from the moment we arrived till we were dropped off at the airport. We LOVED this hotel so much, we booked another trip while we were still there! The staffs at this hotel are extremely helpful, and courteous. Everyone there made our stay a memorable one. We had the pleasure of being checked in and out by a wonderful lady (GMOLI732 - sorry I can't remember your name) who made sure that our room was ready by the time we arrived. And not only that, she made sure that our room had all the baby amenities that we need so we had the crib, bottle warmer, bottle sanitizer, and a high chair in the room waiting for us! Tips for travelers: Go down to the beach super early (I went down around 645-7am) to snag the blue lounge at the beach for only $35/day. They don't take reservation for those lounge; first come first serve. You can also make advance reservation for the big casitas for $235/day. Sand toys - they gave each kid a set of sand toys when you checked in so no need to pack these bulky items unless you want to. Forgot your sunscreen? No worries, they have stations thru out the pool & beach area with sunscreen and aloe vera just in case you get too much sun. Do book a casita ($100 fee) for dinner - it was an intimate and romantic dining experience (even with 2 kids running around). We had Marcos and David the first night we arrived and they were rock stars! Food - we ate lunch at the property for the whole week. My husband was hooked on the Yucatan Chicken Sandwich, my daughter who doesn't really like chicken loves their chicken quesadilla, and you can't go wrong with any of the grilled fish. And if you like spicy, be sure to ask for the habanero spicy sauce that the chef makes in-house - they should sell that sauce! I also love their Mango Chile Margarita - spicy and refreshing! We certainly also ordered quite a bit of pina colada. Seaweed - I read some reviews online complaining about it. We really didn't see any when we were there (Thanksgiving week) so maybe it only comes during the summer months? Not sure. Ocean - the waves can be rough but they do have 2 life guards on duty during our stay. We got lucky on 2 days when the ocean was calm. The life guards will tell you the areas where you can swim in. In-house photography - we loved them! They did such a good job especially with a raging toddler on the loose. Make sure you bring outfits to do family photoshoot, they charge $20/picture with no sitting fee and you get one free from your resort fee. I would suggest doing the shoot on a cloudy day so you don't squint your eyes too much. Book a couple of sessions on different days and hopefully one of them will be cloudy? That's how I would do it the next time we are there - Oct 2022! Restaurants - there are a few restaurants that are walking distance if you get bored with the options at the hotel. The concierge can help with reservations or you can do it yourself as most of them are available on open table. Shout out to David (the server), Marcos, Edgar and Reynaldo at the restaurant/beach/pool area. They took good care of us while we were busy sun bathing and playing in the ocean. Ruben, our bell guy remembered us through out our stay. Miguel at concierge was ever so helpful with all our needs and questions. Juliana who made sure our room was always nice at the end of the day. I only wish I can have my house cleaned twice a day! Thank you all for making our stay there a memorable one. A couple of improvements - they can add a little more alcohol in their drinks and they definitely need to change their baby wash & shampoo as both are not tear free. Found out the hard way so we stopped using them on day 2.

    Alvia Y.

    Amazing hotel with 5 star food and 10 star service. They had plenty of variety of restaurants and despite hurricane beryl, they pulled out all the stops to ensure guests were safe, well fed with rotating menu, and entertained. In their ballrooms they had beds set up for those not wanting to sleep in rooms with balconies due to the howling and tropical cyclone but also set up games. We almost didn't check in due to the chaos of the weather but decided to try to make the best of our two night stay and was the best decision thanks to this amazing and opulent hotel. Service second to none and have stayed at plenty of 5 star hotels in the world. The kids also loved the kids menu and the hospitality. Our 7th floor seafront view was amazing too!

    Angela C.

    Five stars all the way! There is nothing I can say negative about this hotel. Upon arriving they take your temperature and sanitize all your luggage and bags. There's sanitizer all over the hotel if you need it. I was surprised to find they actually clean the rooms each day unlike every other hotel right now. The maids even change the sheets and bring tons of née towels each day. The rooms are very simply decorated but still very high class. We had an oceanfront suite and it was so worth it for the view. Every time we needed water or coffee, it was brought up quickly. They have rollaway beds but they cost $50 per night. The restaurants were all amazing. I highly recommend Fantino for a date night or special occasion. It's fine dining, yet very affordable. The bar by the pool made the best pina coladas. The Mexican restaurant did a breakfast buffet in the morning but we only dined for lunch. The tacos are delicious! Room service was the best. The food was well prepared, tasted great and was brought up quickly. The beach was very nice as well. It was well taken care of and had plenty of chairs or even cabanas. The towel service was nice to set up our towels and chairs for us. People do walk up and down selling stuff, but no one was pushy. There is a convenient store right across the street from the hotel if you wanna get cheap snacks or drinks or anything you might have forgotten. This hotel was top notch from the service, to the views and cleanliness. This is the only place I will stay in Cancun.

    Gross, outdated toilet
    Lana D.

    Heads up this property is going to be sold so the Customer Service is nonexistent. FIND ANOTHER PLACE! Sadly this is no longer a luxury hotel. They only want to collect luxury prices but fail to make your visit luxurious. The hotel is extremely outdated and needs major renovations. I spoke with other people who have been visiting this hotel for years, drippy showers, bad plumbing and broken items. It takes the shower 10 minutes to heat up. The walls are peeling and the furniture is as old as the property. It's sad that the Management lacks customer service training to make up for outdated and actual issues. My family was stranded at the airport because the hotel failed to send a driver. Because of this we had to wait 2 hours at the airport to be picked up. Not one apology or phone call from a manager my entire stay, despite emailing them and calling them requesting to speak with someone. They offered zero accountability and being it was a holiday we didn't have any other options. Do your self a favor and avoid this place!

    Karen A.

    This is a review based on our one week stay at this resort in April 2022. The most relaxing lavish vacation to say the least. Coming back next summer for sure. Did not leave the resort, spent most of our time on the beach in the cabanas. Waiters at the cabanas and poolside were super attentive, incredible service. Pristine beach. If you're looking for a good place for dinner try Fantinos. Extraordinary service, great food and live piano. If too tired to dine out, we ordered room service-- delicious nachos. Can't wait to go back!

    Fantastic pool and of course the beach is impeccable.
    Richard C.

    The beach, the location and the crew on the beach are 5 star. The hotel is nice, but our room had a musty odor/sewer smell the entire stay. I called 3 times to try and get the problem solved, but was never communicated with as to the cause or what they would do to solve the issue. We also paid a premium to stay on the club level , which is an upgrade and includes food and liquor. The breakfast and lunch are fine, but dinner is a joke. Not enough food or staff...some of the "concierge " staff work hard to assist the staff, while others sat idly by on their phones. I think this service should be better. More than one night, they did not have adequate food for the number of guests...and they seemed indifferent as to the issue. This isn't on the level of service you expect from Ritz. Management should fix these issues.

    Complimentary popcicles
    Prithi D.

    After a lot of research, we knew we were going with a Marriott property (we have had good luck with allergy accomodations - daughter needs to eat gluten free - almost everywhere we have gone and stayed with Marriott). We looked at Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott Cancun, and Marriott Cancun. We ended up going with Ritz although in hindsight, I would have gone with JW as the JW and Marriott Cancun are connected so you have double the restaurants. In general, the Marriott website is HORRIBLE when trying to research menus. Vacation to us is great food and relaxing and having a family member with a food allergy, we always do a ton of research before deciding on where to stay. Once I found a contact for all hotels and was able to get in touch with an actual person, I started getting menus sent to me. This was so frustrating as I don't know why they don't post on website. Almost all menus do NOT include gluten free markings anyway. Every person I was in contact with basically said, Yes, Yes, Yes, we can accomodate any allergy and in the past, they have. The Ritz basically has 5 restaurants: The Club Grill (fancy, live piano), Fantino (did not go, very small menu), El Cafe Mexicano (buffet breakfast where daughter was able to order gf off menu), D-Lounge (known for sushi) and Casitas/The Caribe Bar & Grill (this is basically the pool side bar/terrace dining - during day it is The Caribe with it's menu and at night it turns in Casitas with a different menu. You can rent actual cabanas at Casitas on the beach for dinner for $100 or you dine on the terrace at no charge). Our first meal was at Casitas. At every restaurant, they ask you about allergies but that does not transfer over to your server always. When ordering and asking questions about what gf items my daughter could have, the server started with salad!!! My mouth literally dropped!! I had to go into Mom mode and explain to our server that I had been in contact with Marysol about our allergy, blah, blah, blah...in the end, he obviously got someone to help. My daughter ended up ordering a paella stew to share with her Dad and they even brought out gf bread and separate dipping oil for her. We also asked for gf sweet potatoes fries and without even asking, the server said they would be fried separately in their own oil!!! They were delish!! From then on, we knew we just had to ask questions (which is exhausting every time) and once we found someone who knew about gf, we had no issues. Breakfast at El Cafe Mexicano was amazing! They custom made her something every morning and made her gf pancakes to go along with it! Rest of family enjoyed the buffet...one of the best I've had! Angel was fantastic! The Caribe Bar & Grill - most lunches were pool side and went fine as well - we were able to get gf pizza and tacos. My girl is easy so pizza and tacos make her happy! Also, fresh fruit was a plus!! D-Lounge - they specialize in sushi and it was great! Very cool vibe! Club Grill was our fancy dinner and they were super on top of it! Even our amuse bouche was made gf for the table. Steak and mashed potatoes were fantastic! The corn lobster soup was amazing! Highly recommend getting the cabanas. Like I said, we were there to eat and relax!! Rental is around $230 and is from 9 - 5. Rental comes with guac, pico, chips, fruit plate and 2 water bottles. Service was great. They stop by with cold towels and complimentary fresh fruit popcicles. On the beach, they also have these blue covered chairs for rent for $70 and then of course the regular white loungers for free. We had no trouble getting the free loungers and staff will come put up umbrellas for you and you can get regular food/drink service there as well. There were also plenty of chairs by pool area too! We used the fitness center every day. It is small but served it's purpose. They offer coffee, tea, water bottles and fruit. They have a sauna and steam room which was a huge plus! Overall, a great trip!

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    Kim H.

    The ritz makes you feel like luxury! Everything from the food, rooms, bar, to the staff is top notch. Not one bad compliant from my trip. The pool food was amazing and the service was extremely quick! Loved how easy it was to access the beach but still have an amazing pool to hang out at. I felt extremely safe with the staff and hospitality. Also - The bathroom was top to bottom in marble! 10/10 would recommend.

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    Amazing hotel and staff are just wonderful. The food in the hotel I just amazing with exquisite taste. I Would definitely book again.

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    We dined at 2 of the restaurants, brunch at the El Cafe Mexicano, and a six course dinner w/wine pairings at Fantino.

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    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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    Zona Hotelera

    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!

    3 stars for overall experience. 5 stars for the staff. 1 star for the spa…read moreThis is a small, all inclusive resort in the hotel zone. It's across the street from a shopping mall. This is not a party resort. When we were there, there was a karaoke night and a DJ in one of their lounges, but it was never crowded and the events ended early or people just left early. The 1st room we stayed in was HORRIBLE! We couldn't sleep. There was a loud rumbling sound coming from the huge air conditioning units right outside balcony. Ear plugs did not help. We talked to 3 other people also complaining about the noise from their rooms also. We were so thankful to Eileen/Aileen at the front desk for moving us. She let us view 3 rooms that were available. We went from a partial ocean view room with a king bed on the 2nd floor to a garden view (actually just the alley with trees) with 2 queen beds on the 1st floor. There was no noise whatsoever! Yaaaay! The person booking excursions could be more friendly. He seemed uninterested and looked bored. Whenever we saw him speaking to other guests, he really looked bored or tired. ONE STAR for the spa. We arrived 15 minutes early for a couples massage. My husband was led to the men's side and I was taken to the women's side. The young lady leading the way, paused at the locker room but led me directly to the quiet room. I was fully dressed and had all my belongings with me. Everyone else was in robes. Why wasn't I given a locker to store my things and a robe to change into??? I was so upset and felt so out of place. When my husband met me in the quiet room he was as confused as I was as to why I was still fully dressed. We were led to the massage room and I asked AGAIN about changing into a robe and storing my things. One of the masseuses said I didn't need to. WTF? So I undressed and piled my clothes onto an ottoman. I could not relax. The music was too loud and inappropriate. Why are you playing music with someone singing loudly? When it was over, it took me a while to calm down. We paid for shit service?! We came back and spoke to Jessica at the desk. She was also confused and concerned about the whole lock and robe ordeal. She offered a discounted spa treatment the next day but we were leaving. I wouldn't have taken it anyway. Overall, the staff was AMAZING! Please recognize them! They worked really hard to make our stay enjoyable. Get to know the staff and tip them well. Thank you to Jose at Egos who made sure our hands always had a drink in them; Carlos at Varenna for the house special cocktails; Miguel who took care of us while we relaxed on the beachside cabana. He was so attentive, personable and funny. Alejandro at the poolside bar made us laugh, Israel at Azur for the honest feedback when we had questions about the dinner menu, and Cesar at Hidden Garden who helped us figure out what was what in the darkness of the dining area. One that note, why is it so dark at Hidden Garden during the dinner service? We had to use the flashlights on our phones to read the menu and see our food. Fernando at the Siete breakfast buffet was awesome! We watched him smoothly take care of so many tables. We never felt neglected despite all the tables and people he was tending to. Lulu (Lou Lou?) is AMAZING, FUNNY and ENTERTAINING! We were lost the 1st night we arrived. He stopped what he was doing to personally escorted us to Azur in the darkness, around all the pools. We ran into him several times during our stay. He always made sure we were ok and having a good time. His energy is unmatched! Thank you to Omar, from the Concierge desk. He welcomed us when we arrived and gave us so much information about the resort. It seemed like he works everywhere. We saw him at different places in the resort. Maryam from the Concierge Desk! She was an angel. She really listened to all of our concerns. She was so friendly and funny. Even when our stay was over and we were waiting for our ride, she offered drinks and food to take with us to the airport. She definitely put a smile back on my face.

    Marriott Cancun Resort - Delphina- muscles

    Marriott Cancun Resort

    (236 reviews)

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    Zona Hotelera

    Marriott All Inclusive Cancun Resort…read more This is my fifth stay at this Marriott property having spent time with my entire family twice when it was the Mariott Casa MAGA Resort, and then again for my 25th & 35th wedding anniversaries, this time for a milestone birthday. The addition of the "Marriott Experience" App (available for I-Phone and Android users) makes navigating nation the myriad of restaurants and menus easy. Room Service menus are on the App but you still have to call to order--a bit antiquated and I expect that feature to be added! Nightly entertainment and tremendous cocktails in the Great Room is a must do along with various nightly entertainment/activities including a casino night! The property has enough cuisine options for a stay that you can vary from traditional Mexican (Casa Madre) and American (Organic & Co., Mo's Burgers, Champions restaurants, to Japanese and Polynesian (Mikado Teppanyaki, Kasai & Hana Polynesian Grill) or Mediterranean-- Greek (Delphina) or Italian (Toscanni) also. And within some you can vary from fine dining to "fast food" styles, e.g, three options for pizza (750 Pizzeria, Pizzeria by La Isla & Organic), a taco bar featuring other delicious locally sourced dishes (Botanika by La Isla), and Ceviches at Cevicheria. All of the restaurants, their menus and hours of operations plus reservation links are available on the App. There were staff members who provided EXCEPTIONAL service and made this a remarkable experience: JULIO PEREZ, the Executive Sous Chef, Israel the Manager of Restaurants, and wait staff/hostesses Gerardo, Izamar, Julissa, Adrian & Antonio--AND THE ENTIRE FRONT DESK STAFF!!!!!

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

    Secrets The Vine Cancun - Guest Room

    Secrets The Vine Cancun

    (380 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

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

    Guys please save your money and book your stay somewhere else . Worse resort I been to in my life…read morehorrible food horrible service . From the beginning we got here room was dirty we had to complain and get them to clean . The people who say this is a good resort clearly have not been to a good resort . At least go to one of the riu resorts. Secrets is not it. Food is horrible . Burned steaks . We had to leave the resort go to a restaurant to eat something good. Also on the beaches you get harassed every second to buy an excursion . Worse resort I been to in my life. Also my wife was pregnant we waited 25 mins to be seated and then the guy manager "Luis" in the steakhouse says I can't go in because I'm not wearing long pants. Great I understand and respect policy but why did you not tell me 25 mins ago when I came and checked in made my pregnant wife wait all that time to be denied. I will never return to this resort I will make sure none of my friends or anyone I know stay here take your money elsewhere . Also whatever you do if you do end up in this forsaken resort DO Not upgrade to preferred club the Infiniti pool is stupiddd and the alcohol is same as the other bars they just try to sell you on expensive alcochol by the bottle. They be like 4500 ... but in pesos .. in dollar 280 or something ... ripofff Anyone putting positive review for this resort clearly has not been to a decent resort and they do not know any better!

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

    Grand Oasis Cancún

    (716 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel like I need to warn others. I'm giving Grand Oasis…read moreCancún two stars, and those stars are solely because of Lorenzo and Carina. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely made our stay more enjoyable. Without them, this would have been a one-star review. The resort lures you in with the promise of an all-inclusive vacation, but the reality was incredibly disappointing. The food was some of the most unappetizing I've ever seen at a resort. Very little looked fresh or appetizing, and dining quickly became something we dreaded rather than enjoyed. The property itself is very dated. The rooms, common areas, and grounds all show significant wear, and many areas felt dirty or in need of repair. We even had cockroaches in our room. Air conditioning was either weak or nonexistent in many parts of the resort, making it uncomfortable to escape the heat. One thing they don't make clear when booking is that there are different resort access levels based on your wristband color. We had blue bracelets, while guests with black bracelets had access to noticeably nicer amenities and areas. It leaves standard guests feeling like second-class visitors. Cleanliness was another major issue. Guests frequently left trash around the property, and we were disturbed to learn on our last day that reusable cups were being rinsed in a brown sanitizing solution before being handed back out. If you stay here, bring your own insulated cup. My husband and I both came home sick with bad colds, and while I can't say what caused it, seeing the cup sanitation process certainly didn't inspire confidence. Another disappointment was the atmosphere. All of the pool bars closed by 6:00 p.m., and by around 11:00 p.m. the resort felt completely dead. Aside from the spring break crowd, there wasn't much energy or entertainment. Overall, this resort feels like it's surviving on its spring break reputation rather than investing in the guest experience. Between the poor food, outdated facilities, cleanliness concerns, uncomfortable rooms, and confusing tiered access system, I would never recommend Grand Oasis Cancún. Save your money and book elsewhere

    Grand Oasis Cancun was the worst all-inclusive resort experience we've ever had…read more We booked this resort for our sons' senior graduation trip based on advertising that promoted it as a fun, energetic party resort. The reality was the exact opposite. Check-in took over an hour because staff claimed they couldn't find our Expedia reservation. Another person in our group had already paid for services through the resort's website but was repeatedly asked for additional payment. Our group spent an extra $1,000 on upgrades hoping to improve the experience. It didn't. The rooms were small, outdated, dirty, and not worth the extra cost. The food was terrible. We expected mixed quality based on reviews, but much of it was barely edible. Making dinner reservations felt intentionally difficult, and once we finally secured them, we were forced to sign agreements acknowledging additional fees if we were late. The biggest disappointment was the complete lack of atmosphere. There was very little music, almost no nightlife, and most activities shut down before 11 PM. We ended up leaving the resort almost every night so the boys could find entertainment elsewhere. What frustrates me most is how misleading the marketing is compared to the actual experience. After more than 15 years of booking travel through Expedia, I'm genuinely disappointed that Expedia continues to partner with and promote a resort that feels built around false advertising, upselling, and disappointing guests. We trusted the Expedia brand, and this resort fell far short of the experience it promised. Save your money and book somewhere else.

    Hard Rock Hotel - Beautiful sunrise

    Hard Rock Hotel

    (349 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    Pretty decent for an all inclusive resort. A wide variety of food options, especially for dinner…read more Pool area can get pretty crowded so you'll have to hunt for chairs. Has a wide variety of activities. Booked car service to and from airport through hotel, no complaints there. Went to a Tabata workout class at the gym. Arturo the instructor was amazing and considerate of the attendee's fitness level. Great instruction and variety of exercises.

    When we arrived, we had a very difficult time getting the key to our room because we were told that…read morewe needed to provide a birth certificate for our 10-year-old daughter, even though she has a valid and active passport. It took nearly three hours to resolve the issue, which was especially frustrating after a very long flight. If this is a resort requirement, it should have been clearly communicated to guests prior to arrival so they can come prepared and avoid unnecessary delays. Other than that, the property was clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and there were plenty of activities and entertainment options available. The biggest downside was how difficult it was to get reservations at the restaurants within the resort. Getting a dinner reservation each day was a struggle. The bar food, such as pizza and burgers, was not very good. However, if you are able to get a reservation at one of the resort restaurants, the food is really good. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but the check-in experience and difficulty getting restaurant reservations were significant drawbacks.

    Hyatt Zilara - Guest Room

    Hyatt Zilara

    (283 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    I cannot recommend this hotel more highly. It's the best experience I've ever had at an all…read moreinclusive hotel. At the end of my stay, I did not want to leave. Sometimes all inclusive hotels can feel gimmicky, like being on a cruise ship or something. This was not that at all. This was a high end experience from start to finish. The hotel service and facilities are impeccable. I was blown away by the care they take to tend to each guest. I was only there for a few days and people took the effort to learn my name and my personal preferences. To start, the room was incredible. I stayed in a suite and it had a juccuzi right inside the room and an ocean view with a hammock. The room also came with a mini bar which was restocked daily (although you could also call and request anything at any time). Every day they had a different schedule of activities for guests with quality entertainment (not tacky acts). They had all all white party with a circus one day which was fun, a foam party, bull riding and more. The food deserves its own review. It exceed my expectations by a lot. They had several food options to choose from, including an Asian restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, a mexican restaurant a cafe and a global buffet. The restaurants were all open extended hours until 10 or 10:30 so there were always food options available. The global buffet did different themed dinners every night. Of the restaurants, I liked all but I'd say the Mediterranean was the most high quality. The preparation and taste was on par with any top NYC restaurant. The octopus dish was especially memorable. Second favorite was probably the Mexican restaurant. They have a chef from Oaxaca who makes a great mole. At each restaurant, the managers always made an effort to stop by my table to make sure I had what I needed. The employees genuinely care about serving you and they do it gladly. Sometimes you go to places where the employees are disgruntled or have a bad attitude. Not the case here at all. Everyone seemed generally happy and in a good mood. It felt like most of the people here were celebrating something, whether a bachelorette party or birthday, but it didn't feel overall raucous or anything. They had a silent disco one night and I think that also helped with any potential late night noise issues. I was really impressed with how well curated the schedule of activities was. Additionally, the hotel was very clean. When I first got in, people were mopping. They're constantly changing pool towels that are left out. Everything was spotless. The sheets were crisp and white. My room was changed to my liking. No complaints. One of the better places I've stayed. I would definitely come back in a heart beat. I loved it here!

    Met amazing ppl!! Very clean!! There's a stench idk from where maybe all the seaweed?…read morePros: very hot water, plumbing on point!!! Housekeeping 100 The staff is very helpful!!! I wish I could think of everyone's name Oscar, Michelle!! The only thing I didn't care for us that the buffet only open for dinner Saturdays only the manager did get us into the hibachi that night!! The music at the poolside was trash maybe a request hour?? Idk- if you're looking for a party vibe skip this all inclusive adult Hyatt everything was dead by 4 everyday I did get to see several we'd done day I seen 4 so beautiful!!! No night activities except one evening they had a silent DJ during the day they had a few activities I did participate in bingo and some crafts!!! Tbh I shouldn't even be complaining I'm blessed I can go all over the world vacationing I'm in good health good job car and house going to these places seeing the workers everyday and night wearing different hats throughout the day smiling never complaining just makes me even more grateful but yeah Zilara was beautiful boring I'll never go back!!!

    Paradisus - View from room

    Paradisus

    (366 reviews)

    $$$

    Zona Hotelera

    My husband and I celebrated our 20-year anniversary at Paradisus Cancun in April 2026, and we had a…read morewonderful experience. The resort had recently reopened after renovations, and everything felt fresh, modern, and very clean. The beach was beautiful, the pools were relaxing, and the grounds were well maintained. The highlight of our stay was the staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care about making our vacation special. A special thank you to Chris, our Reserve Concierge, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. If you're considering upgrading to The Reserve Adults Only section, I highly recommend it. The concierge service, exclusive lounge, premium drinks, coffee bar, adults-only dining, and Bali beds were well worth it. The resort offers several dining options, including steak, seafood, Japanese cuisine, and a buffet. While the food wasn't our favorite part of the trip, breakfast was excellent and there was plenty of variety. We especially enjoyed the live saxophone music during breakfast, the beautiful beach, and the peaceful gym each morning. Overall, we had an amazing anniversary trip and would gladly return to Paradisus Cancun in the future.

    We just came back home yesterday, April 11, 2026 from Paradis in Cancun. We have been chasing that…read morefeel from our first time but unfortunately I can't say that we ever got that same experience. The location of the hotel is perfect. The beach is beautiful. The service is excellent. The rooms are OK but there's some bumps in the road. Our first day with our check-in was a little bit complicated and the restaurant that we went to that evening was terrible. It's called Vibre. We went to the Italian restaurant, Capella, and because we had the reserve option. We also tried. Both of these restaurants were excellent. The bartenders outside were excellent Raymundo by aqua was wonderful. The bartenders at the adult side pool were also great. The service by the pools is lackluster in the general areas. In the past, we used to be able to order snacks and they would be delivered to us in the general area but now that option is only available at the reserve. If you do not have children, I highly recommend paying extra and staying on the adults only side. I don't know if we will visit Paradis again. It's not what it used to be many years ago.

    Fiesta Americana Condesa - Fiesta Americana CONDESA Cáncun , México

    Fiesta Americana Condesa

    (304 reviews)

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    Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Parking: 4/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 5/5 ADA accessible: 5/5 Through lots of research my wife found Fiesta Americana Condesa. It had the best reviews for what we, as a family, needed. The whole point of the trip was to take our family, including abuelos, on a vacation everyone would enjoy. Being abuelos' first time at an all-inclusive, it exceeded their expectations and they loved the experience. They were able to get food and drinks as they pleased. For the kids, all they needed was a kid friendly pool, other kids to play around and they were happy. However, Fiesta Americana Condesa also offers a kids club from toddlers to teens. I do want to highlight how EVERYONE ( all staff) were exceptional from the moment we step foot on the property to the time we left. For our family, every eatery visited was well run, again all staff was super friendly and more than helpful with some even go your of their way to accommodate for reasonable food preferences, specifically, the Buffet. Are there things that can improve? Yes, of course there are, just as with any other hotel. Some of the fixtures might need updates, the gym could use 40 -45 lb (18-20kg) dumbbells and recovery equipment, Sushi Corner MOST DEFINITELY HAS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT and lastly, there could be more adult activities. But in reality, most people come to ALL-INCLUSIVES to drink to your hearts content, drink some more, then drink some more and maybe throw in some food somewhere. The central lobby bar didn't seem to be at a loss for patrons throughout the day. If you're looking for fun time, a good variety of food, adult and family friendly activities, and WON'T BREAK THE BANK then I'd recommend checking out Fiesta Americana Condesa.

    I think this place sucks but maybe because I came on and off week but the rooms are basic. We got a…read morewaterfall shower with no pressure. Barely any lighting in the room none of the outlets work. And the ice machines didn't work on our level and the four levels above us that we didn't even bother going for more. The food was disgusting. There was really nothing that was great maybe one thing at each place. And there were some of the restaurants where you'd have to pay more for premium items and it wasn't even worth paying the premium. I suggest going to the city and eating anywhere else than having to pay here. This is the second time that I have gone to an all inclusive and although it's Handy, the drinks are watered down including the beer. I just think if you're paying four to $600 a night it needs to be a little better. Oh my God and I forgot that there was construction outside of our door. I'll post a video if you wanted to take a nap during the day don't count on it.

    Kempinski Hotel Cancún - hotels - Updated August 2026

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