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    4.1 (163 reviews)
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    Taylor V.

    Sun palace is a great all-inclusive hotel for couples or small groups looking for a very chill calm resort. They do not allow kids which makes this resort extra quiet and calm. All of the staff are kind and very helpful. The hotel is clean. The only improvement that could be made is the food, but this is to be expected at many all-inclusive hotels.

    Formal attire (Trattoria)
    Deanna D.

    The overall experience was one of the best in the world!! As a world traveler, the hospitality at this resort was amazing! The staff was overall all incredible and very nice! The buffet had various endless options of good food and it changes up to a theme every day. They had more options than I can eat lol The restaurants are gorgeous especially the one that requires formal attire. I saw some other tourists in casual wear, which I'm sure they just never dress up in their life, so that definitely ruins the atmosphere if it states "formal" and they come dressed very casual. So that's a "you" problem. Everything was very clean with such a beautiful view of the ocean and pool. Staff went above and beyond! There is no where else that offers this experience and generous hospitality in the world. Mexico has the best hospitality!

    Amanda S.

    My husband and I had an excellent first time in Cancun and first time staying at a Palace Resort. The service was phenomenal, food choices a-plenty and all delicious, and the entire resort was beautiful. We used Costco Travel and the entire process from booking to flying home was seamless.

    Lounge chairs by the pool reserved for high-level members
    Jacquelin S.

    Free airport transportation was provided by the resort. It was easy to find the representatives. We had about a 10 minute wait for a van and we were the only couple in it. It is a short ride to the resort. On leaving the resort we shared a van with a family of four. We arrived with plenty of time (too much time) to catch our flight home. The friend who recommended this resort told us that we'd be given a cold beverage when we arrived. That never appeared and we were very thirsty. I did receive a carnation, whoopy! Check in did not take all that long but then we were passed off to the "Palace Elite REP." By this time I really needed to use the bathroom so I was directed to one, still very thirsty BTW. The rep explained our benefits and encouraged us to take a tour of Le Blanc. We declined and he tried a few times to change our minds but didn't really pressure us. I guess we were Palace Elite due to the level of my friend who booked the resort for us. We had a Superior Deluxe/Ocean View. It was spacious but it had two steps down by the hot tub, about midway in the room. To get to the balcony or the dining table one had to step down from the bed area. My husband forgot about the steps and stumbled. Luckily he caught himself. With the marble floors and hard marble edge of the tub it would have meant broken bones. The floors are very slippery if they get wet, especially common in the bathroom area. The flush of the toilet is VERY loud, enough to waken a partner sleeping. There are three pools. Two are quiet pools and the third bigger one is the activity pool. All are about 4 1/2 feet deep. It was virtually impossible to get a lounge chair by the pool as almost all of them were reserved for Palace Diamond and Resident members. That did put a major hamper to our ability to enjoy the resort. The sand on the beach outside the resort was very fine and cool. There were lounge chairs available on the beach with umbrellas with resort service provided (food and drinks) The food was plentiful and there were a large variety of options. I found the food in the buffet to be too salty. Our favorite restaurant for dinner was Fuego, both for the ambiance and the food. Our least favorite was the Italian restaurant, Trattoria. The pasta was good but our mains were inedible. They had good flavor but the meat (chicken for me and beef for him) was tough and couldn't be swallowed. Thai was so-so but I loved one of their specialty drinks (Saki Rose Sour) so stopped by one night when we were dining elsewhere and asked if I could get one to go. They were happy to oblige. I had a latte twice at Sweet and Coffee but both times it was not hot so I gave up getting it there. In the restaurant for breakfast my lattes were piping hot. Lunch at the buffet has a pasta bar with a list of entrees. One is Arrabbiata. The ingredients of this normally vegetarian dish listed were "garlic, pepperoncino and tomato sauce ''. I ordered it and it contained some sort of meat. I asked for it without meat and was told in the future I should ask for "Plain Arrabbiata" What? They treat food allergies very seriously. Before we arrived I filled out an allergy survey on the app. I'm allergic to shrimp, but it's a minor allergy and I just don't order shrimp, but at each and every meal, before being seated, I was asked about it so they can inform the cooks. It got to be way too much. If you have an allergy where cross-contamination is an issue, perhaps it would be wise, but for dietary issues that you maintain on your own, fill out that questionnaire cautiously. I tried many cocktails based on other guests' recommendations. I did discover that each bartender had a different way of making some of the drinks. One time my Mayan Riviera drink was three levels of juices blended, the next time it was made over ice. At times the drinks were strong, other times very weak. The service was phenomenal. All the staff were courteous and happy to provide service. The resort app can be used to order room service and restocking of the amenities in the room. We asked for extra pillows and extra water. Both were delivered promptly and the room service order was correct (we had specific requests for the standard dishes) and delivered on time. Would we return and recommend this resort? If it wasn't a membership driven resort, I'd love to go back. However, there definitely is a class system here. Diamond and Resident members are reserved practically all the lounge chairs at all three pools and there is an air of entitlement that was off-putting to us. Our booking came with two free tours. We were told only just 3 were available. Tulum, Ek Balam or a dolphin encounter. Ek Balam would have been 7 am - 7 pm and I have a reluctance to support dolphin captivity. We took the Tulum tour. The bus stopped at each Palace resort to pick up people and with a bathroom stop with a long line, it was 4 hours before we were in the ruins after leaving the resort.

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    Evan U.

    Quick 3 night getaway. Stress free the entire time. Go to the swim up bar and ask for the "secret" drink. Dinner at Trattoria and Thai were delicious. Spa treatment with massage the morning we left to achieve maximum relaxation before flying home. We will return many more times!

    View from our balcony

    We had an absolutely incredible stay at Sun Palace! We originally thought we'd spend most of our time relaxing at the quiet pool, but we never even made it there! Every single day, we found ourselves at the fun pool, thanks to the amazing entertainment crew. They made each day unforgettable with their energy, activities, and genuine kindness. We truly had the best time with them! A special shoutout to Jonathan, Jesus, Pedro, and Allan for making everyday the best day at the pool! Our room was spacious, extremely clean, and comfortable, everything you'd want for a relaxing vacation. Housekeeping did an outstanding job keeping everything cleaned and refreshed! I was a little worried the food might get repetitive because of only having four restaurants, but that was never the case. With large, varied menus, there was something new and delicious to try every day. I never had a meal I didn't enjoy, and never once left a table hungry! The staff across the board were fantastic! Everyone we encountered was kind, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. There was always something to do in the evenings. Anything from acoustic singers to a fire show, so much fun!!! We loved it so much that we're already talking about bringing our family to Sun Palace so they can experience the same amazing vacation we did!

    View from balcony
    Sandra D.

    This is my favorite of the Palace Resorts. I'm about to go for my 3rd trip in two years! It is MUCH smaller than the other Palace Resorts I've been too...but...no kids is game changing! Unfortunately, the spa is quite small too. We use our Resort Credit to book spa services at The Grand for the day. The beach is the most beautiful and it isn't as crowded as other resorts I've been to. I also feel like I need to write this to defend Palace from recent news....Palace is the victim not the perpetrator.

    Abbey R.

    Stayed at this resort for 5 nights. I stayed at palace resorts before so I was not surprise about the great service and delicious food. The place has a spa and a swimmable beach. This is an adults only / couples resort. The only thing I would say there's only two pools but the weekdays I did not find it crowded so that was good. The spa is also smaller than other palace resorts but we practically had it to ourselves as it's by appointment. We also got deep tissue massages and were definitely worth it. The staff go above and beyond so I would definitely recommend. There's 24-hour room service. I really enjoyed the Mexican restaurant Aurora and the Thai restaurant was also very delicious

    Audrey L.

    Beautiful resort, and amenities. Tried all of the restaurants and I least enjoyed the Italian restaurant, however I did like the Fettuccine Alfredo sauce I ordered. Ate in the main dining area and had the luxury of listening and watching a live trio of singers in traditional Mexican attire. Our meal there was the best. Breakfast every morning at the buffet was pretty appetizing, never left me hungry. There was a meat, egg, and I believe pasta station. Along with everything else you can think of for breakfast and brunch. They just ask that you don't take food to go and I get it because you pretty much can get the same thing in room service. We booked our excursions outside the resort, as we found them cheaper elsewhere. Our barista every morning we had to leave early, was very friendly and a brute smile to see so early. Stayed in the honeymoon suite w/jacuzzi w/a view of the ocean for New Years!!! Room came stocked w/tequila, vodka, beers, juice, water, seltzer, coffee (creamer, sugar, and stirrers), and chips. Ordered room service from the app which was very convenient (fries were really good). The pools were very busy from morning until about 3/4pm where they died down a bit since people began preparing for dinner. Staff was very friendly, attentive and accommodation. I'm very happy my partner speaks Spanish, I was unable to communicate with some staff members because I do not know the language. Now my reason for the 3 stars. *Paid for a set number of days, and due to an issue out of my control (flight was cancelled) I arrived a day late. I had a set amount of hotel credits based upon the number of nights purchased and because I arrived a day late, they took a days worth of hotel/us credits away from our account. Then told us the only way we could purchase something was so another timeshare presentation to get the credits we were missing (stolen from us). I argued and fought for my credits from the time I arrived, it was after I completed the time share that I was then awarded my lost days worth of credits. Unfortunately, I was checking out the next morning, bright and early and had I been granted this originally I wouldn't have had to waste almost 3hrs of my time sitting through a presentation that I continuously said No too. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY PROMOTIONS BEING OFFERED *Decided to use the hot tub one evening and what a disaster in our room there after. The hot tub was wonderful, looking over the ocean as the sun set. Drained the tub and from that day forward the room was wet. I meant the next morning we left, room service did there thing we return late afternoon to the bed sheets literally wet, towels, the room period. Calls room service to redo room (know it wasn't there fault but sheets we're literally wet and we needed a nap) when they come in they tell us they did the room already. We tell them the issue, they feel the sheets and towels and agree that it needed to be changed and said the reason was because we used hot water in the tub . Was I to use cold?!? Room remained wet the next few days with no resolution and we never used it after.

    View of the "quiet" pool section and beach.
    Scott O.

    Firstly, booked trip through Delta Vacations, which was smooth. Perhaps most hotels in/around Cancun do similar "membership" elements but this was our first experience at such a place and definitely shades our experience. Upon arrival to the hotel (around 5pm), we checked in with relative ease, then they have you meet with another individual at a desk opposite check in. This is where the sales pitch starts. Succinctly, do not agree to any "presentation" for membership consideration. They will entice you with resort credits, which, as we figured, are quite worthless (eg, only $100 could be used at the spa, which was exorbitantly expensive and anything spent was charged a 16% tax, which generally matches the true value of the item). So, do not count on using them for much! Secondly, please refer to reviews on Reddit or other forums that discuss the, effectively, kidnapping tactics used to get you to "join" their membership. Just say no! The staff throughout the resort was amazing and the true perk of the stay. We had many positive experiences with staff. The food is mediocre across the board. You must make reservations for dinner. On the night of arrival, no reservations were available, so this was annoying. But, luckily, we were told to walk in. This only worked at Aurora, the Mexican restaurant, which, in our opinion, was the best! When in Mexico....As others have alluded, the Italian restaurant was surprisingly the worst. Fuego and Thai were average but the waitstaff at Fuego were top notch (and we ate there for breakfast daily and lunch). The snack bar was hit or miss. The buffets (breakfast and lunch) at Aurora were sketchy with cold food (that should've been warm) and warm food (that should've been served cold). There was even sushi rolls not on ice at lunch!! The saving grace was the cook to order station, which was th busiest and best. The chair by the pool/beach situation is ridiculous. We learned after day 1 that we had to get up early, save chairs and come back if we wanted anything. Unless you're a member, you'll be challenged to find anything in what is essentially the members only sections (the staff reserves chairs for members starting at about 530 am) by both pools. The quiet pool was solidly filled with these so we either had to go towards the active pool or the beach. And, again, if you don't play the reserve a chair game, all areas fill up fast! The beach was decent but the ocean was "red flag" for the majority of our stay. This means you aren't able to go in. In fact, the lifeguard on duty will whistle you out. We did, however, walk about a half mile south to a calmer section of ocean which was nearly always open (in front of club med). We went here daily! The rooms and hotel was always clean and modern appearing. Overall, "shine bright if you're a diamond" but if you're like us and not a member, you may feel like a second class guest. But, don't be tempted with membership (read up on these tactics, don't give anyone your passport/credit card) for the sake of getting credits and reserved chairs by the pool. It's not worth it!

    Aurora Restaurant
    Rapeephan S.

    Great stay at Sun Palace Hotel. We had Ocean and pool view. The room in the new wing is beautiful with granite floor , Jacuzzi , big balcony, bath room and plenty of spaces for my clothes. The moment that we checked in we got a welcome drink & flower including a bottle of champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries in the room. Raul at the front desk was wonderful. He helped me from my first day at Sun Palace including with taxis. He showed me the list price of the taxi in front of the hotel and assured me that we would be safe because the drivers work around the hotel thus if they misbehave with Sun Palace guests, the hotel will not use them again. It is a important for us because we realized that we did not have to arrange transportation in advance for our trip to Playa del Carmen. We can leave the hotel anytime that we prefer. I also asked Raul advice on Isla Mujeres, mall etc. It was great to be able to take a bus just in front of the hotel to Isla Village where an Aquarium is located as well. Luis always made me feel welcome. Thank you so much. Sun Palace is a on the beach and my room is so close to the ocean. The hotel is a good size. I do not have to walk too far from one building to another building. The cancellation policy is great while some hotels have one month cancellation which was a problem during the COVID that many people lost money. I also had a surgery on November 29 thus one month cancellation would not fit me well because I would not sure about side effects after the surgery. The food was excellent and all the restaurants have a nice ambiance and decoration. The show may not be as grand but Sun Palace food surpassed the hotel with excellent show and for me that was more important. The night that I had dinner at Aurora , there was a violin player. It made our dinner a romantic one. Dinner at trattoria was great . Thank you Francisco for helping us change our reservation for the Thai restaurant . The Thai restaurant was awesome. I am Thai and the food tasted so authentic that I thought they have Thai Chef. Fresia ,the manager, was so nice to allow us to take Pad Thai to the. So she understood and gave us a special arrangement. Rolando, the concierge, is one of my favorites. he helped me with my new iphone photo timing. He is so nice and warm that I approached him with different questions during my stay ( show, bus, mall etc.) All the servers and the pool servers were so nice. The pool servers came around often so that your relaxing time by the pool was so splendid. Samuel & Luis & team at the bell and valet , You are all great. Special thanks to Luis who brought my snorkel bag that I forgot in the lobby to me at the taxi. I almost left the hotel without it. All of Sun Palace people made Sun Palace a special place for all guests. This is an excellent place to be.

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    This was my first all inclusive and i gotta say it was so pretty! I'm impressed! This hotel has…read morewonderful views, we were up on the 7th floor and loved that cause we could see the ocean and the lagoon, sunrise and sunset! The lobby is beautiful, it's a smaller resort so we could easily find out way around. Lots of choices for food and drinks, we never went hungry! But I ended up in the buffet the most, just loved it! So many choices, you could get a different meal every time! Stick with the Mexican foods, so good! Swim up bar, get any drinks your wanted in the pool, so pretty! Easy access to the beach and walking along we saw turtles just hatching! Our room was comfortable with the AC working great, very clean! Bring lots of $1 for tipping, many employees all around!

    Very rambunctious and unruly guests at the swim-up bar. They were insulting me in Spanish and…read morelaughing uproariously. I told the Bartender (who noticed and understood the insults and looked pretty uncomfortable too) that I didn't want to be too upset during my birthday trip by cursing anyone out. I asked him if he could tell the rowdy hotel guests to chill out and be respectful. He did,and sure enough they stopped. They calmed down and stopped all the insults and laughter. Aside from the weird hotel guests,I had a wonderful stay. Excellent customer service and friendly staff ,great location,very clean facility. I would definitely return one day.

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    If you visit this place it is easy to see why we need closed borders. It is nicer than ANY hotel…read moreI've ever been to. And what used to be "the world's largest telephone booth" would dominate ANY hotel in the USA. The people are overly friendly as long as you are not doing shady things. And with billboards offering services directly to your room and a hospital system where you only go if you're sick. The "grey area" is a pretty loose term. The entire hotel is illuminated with L.E.D.'s. The space is immaculate. It was 1/4 mile from the room to the lobby. The ballrooms and convention spaces are like a stadium. (Indoors or outdoors). The public bus arrives every (2) minutes and are often full. It is approximately .50 US to go 30 miles downtown. Just looking at the creative ideas a child could write a book . "This ain't Tijuana". The malls and beaches are protected by federal soldiers and the streets have checkpoints every mile. They obtain your information and destination. If something is off a militia is on alert. In NOLA people go missing all the time. They get discovered weeks later. Would never happen in Mexico . A drunk guy might get out the box, but it is very controlled. These citizens are: smart, efficient, implemented, hard working, drive excellent, fast, diligent, and gracious. It's like walking through a museum. Being from a popular tourist town known for food, this place is VERY advanced. Instead of lounging and hiding these citizens WORK to pass the time. If you need anything just ask a bartender. "Tip and pay, you'll be OK!" LOOK at the photos!

    Wonderful hotel! We stayed twice, three years apart and both times were fantastic!…read moreWe came here when my fiancé and I first started dating then again for our anniversary. Every single person that works at this property is out of this world! Kind, helpful and always going above and beyond to make things memorable! There's always a little bit of construction because they're renovating, so plan accordingly by calling with them to make sure the areas you want open, are open. The new speakeasy is super cute. We visited there one evening and have the best time and service! This isn't the same restaurant where you go to breakfast but at night is a Spanish tapas restaurant. Everything was fantastic but all the food on the property is really great! We especially loved to order lunch by the pool. All the cocktails are fantastic, even poolside! Rooms are standard JW with some of them recently updated with the others on their way to being updated. Yes, there is a sort of a musty smell in the air, but that's in most hotels. It's a very hard to keep those highly humid rooms from smelling a little musty. You just have to get over it and enjoy the time outside the room. Pools are super cute and the beach area is nice. There is an adult pool that is open during the day but wish it was open later! Lots of places in walking distance if you decide to venture out of the property but why would you need to! Easy drive from the airport and to the downtown or for departure to Isla Mujeres. We did not go to the island this time but last time we booked everything through the hotel and they made it super easy.

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    Our reservation indicated the property has balconies, patios etc...when we got to our room, it was…read morestuffy and the windows wouldn't open. No balcony, no patio etc..They required us to pay extra for a room with a balcony. Well, I couldn't breathe in the original room, so we were backed into a corner and had to pay extra for a different room. Nothing like penny pinching. In addition, the original rooms tv remote didn't work, the lamp was inoperable and it was run down. We were a group of 8, with 4 different rooms. All but 1 group was able to get an 11 o'clock. Their check out was 10, so we all had to accommodate the earlier time in order to operate as a group. The hotel wasn't even busy! It is a far stretch calling this a resort and spa. I didn't see anything that fit in that category. The room we paid to upgrade to did have a great view. I would not recommend this place. Marriott should be embarrassed to have their stamp on this property.

    I think my experience here was well worth the $100 usd /night price point. The staff was so kind…read moreand friendly. My room was cleaned daily, the shower was warm and the bed was comfortable. Food wasn't great but oh well, prices weren't crazy. The property sits on its own private beach with multiple pools overlooking the ocean, what else could you ask for? My biggest recommendation would be to get some fans in the gym, it was way too hot in there I thought I was going to pass out!

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    Zona Hotelera

    This is our 3rd Trip to the Caribe in a Year. Since we were there in 2025, there have been many…read moreupgrades and renovations to the resort. We love the atmosphere there and always have a great time. The food presentation and quality has increased. There seems to be a lot of new staff working there including Captains at the buffet restaurants and Cafe. The cafe has added Bloody Mary's and Mimosas to their menu which is amazing, plus they have added a variety of fresh fruit on bar. I love fresh fruit so that made my day. The new Asian Restaurant was delicous. The opening of the Deli/Coffee shop was a great addition. We would go there every morning an sit at the Vista lounge where it is a quiet atmosphere with a beautiful view. The opening of the MVP/Speakeasy bar was great as well. The late night DJ and dancing was definitely a hit. Adding lounge chairs in the pool was a much needed. You get to cool off, get sun and relax. The addition of Yzrael, the Coach was the best idea. He is so personable and energetic with the activities that he does with us. He is a great motivator for those of us who would like to burn some of thee calories that we take in while on vacation. (water exercises, yoga, Pilates and gym time) The Color Parties were fun! Sulieca, pool activities person was the sweetest person ever. She always remembered our names, would interact with the guests even when she wasnt doing an activity with us. She always has a smile on her face. She was able to transform from activities to dancing at the color parties, special occasions like Deli party, and act in the videos that bring more people to the resort. What an asset she is to your Team. Mayra, our pool bar waitress was very attentive to the guests. She busted her butt daily making sure guests never went thirsty. She also remembered our names and what drink we wanted. Our last day, she was in the Deli/Coffee shop. Her talents and pesronality, in my opinion, would be better utilized if she is at the pool serving a lot of people where she can interact. We had several new Bartenders this trip. David was brand new and he was amazing. Alexander was at the Vista Bar the night we met him. He was very accommodating to us. He experimented with drinks that a guest requested. He even made us a Mexican coffee as he was closing the bar at 11pm. The Nightly entertainment in the theatre was magnificent. They are very talented group of people. The Gala was spectacular with amazing food. We would like to see the Asian restaurant open more days a week. We would like to have gone to it 2x during our stay but it was not open daily. We would like to see the coffee shop/Deli and Vista Lounge utilized a little more. Some guest didnt even know they existed. As for the Deli/coffee bar, it was open 6am-3am. Any way in the evenings, they can do the Flaming Coffee there. We go to GR Solaris at 5 to get the flaming coffee but would rather have it as a dessert/nightcap than something before dinner. The Vista Bar is ther as well as the speak easy. This would be a HIT!!! Also, there was lack of communication when activities were scheduled and canceled or not known about at all was a lil disappointing. We never knew when The Vista Lounge/bar was open. The app says one thing, the paperwork from check in said another. The App also said the was a activity at sunset on several days but it was not there when we went to it. After returning home, I saw a video of a party at sunset at the lounge. I hate that we missed that. It would be great if the Vista lounge bar area would become the Premier bar opened nightly until the MVP bar opens up. This will allow people to stay at the Caribe and not go to Royal. In turn, people may utilize the deli more. Dont feel like the administration is communicating well with line staff at times. POOL When we got to the pool, there were a lot of loungers w rolled up towels on them that had been "saved" for guests. Several days, those seats remained empty until after lunch or beyond. Can there be a policy in place to minimize the time allowed to save a seat? The Color Parties are a nice addition but the only complaint that heard was that the music was TOO LOUD! Some people that go to adults only want the Quieter atmosphere but also enjoyed the entertainment to break that up. The water level of the pool was great for water exercises for most of our trip. When water was added to pool, people of shorter stature were unable to be in the water. They had to exercise on the stairs which was not safe for them. I understood during our stay that the Solaris is under new management. It would benefit those of us who don't know the hotel industry, if there were pictures of people and their titles. The air purifier in the lobby is very overpowering. I would like to sit in lobby bar but i cant due to strong smell. Overall, Our stay was amazing. Making plans for another trip.

    Please note: This review is from the perspective of someone staying with a member, and I visited…read moreduring the off-season. During that time, the resort does repairs and maintenance to prepare for the high season, so expect some construction and movement around the property. Despite that, Club Solaris Cancun was one of the top experiences of my life! It's a wonderful place to stay. What it may lack in "luxury," it more than makes up for in service -- truly the best service and the kindest people. Because of my friend's membership level, I stayed in the Club Solaris members area, but honestly, the great service is consistent throughout the resort. The staff remembers guests by name, and I saw many returning members warmly hugging the employees they've known from past visits. You can feel the genuine care and connection. The rooms are a great size, each with a coffee maker and refrigerator. I had a room to myself, and it was perfect. As a member, they personally walk you through daily activities, help make dinner reservations, and even arrange excursions for you. If you're not a member, the concierge and guest services office are always available to assist. A special mention goes to Omar in the members' office -- he's wonderful. Breakfast I started each morning with breakfast in the members' area, which offered a fantastic assortment of food. My personal favorites were the made-to-order omelets and the fresh, sushi-style salmon and ahi tuna. Coffee and mimosas flowed freely, and smoothies were available upon request. Special shoutouts at breakfast: * Tomas - Always served with a smile and even brought me bacon, though it wasn't out yet. * Julian - Warm, friendly, and always great conversation and service. * Roman - Makes a perfect omelet every time, smiling as he works his magic on the grill. (Tip: Ask for a smoothie -- they'll make it fresh for you!) Pool Time Spending time at the pool is a must! Lunch by the pool includes standard fare -- pizza, chicken nuggets, nachos, fries, hamburgers, poke bowls, California rolls, mac and cheese -- it's casual but satisfying. Drinks tip: Head to the adult pool for branded liquor. Otherwise, they typically use well or house brands unless you ask. Special thanks to Marrya, who worked tirelessly serving everyone around the pool by herself -- she's amazing! Throughout the day, there are plenty of fun activities like bingo, water Zumba, and flip-the-cup. Maxine, the pool host, keeps the energy up and everyone smiling. (Pro tip: Bring your own cup, thermos, or Stanley tumbler -- they'll fill it with ice and water for free.) There are three pools and three hot tubs, and the ocean views are incredible -- just steps away from the beach! Spa! Small but clean. Ask for Bonita. She was great. Dinner Dinner reservations are a must. The best restaurant, hands down, is Marco Polo. A big thank you to Alex, Ivan, and Ricky for their wonderful dinner service! Nightlife The resort offers nightly entertainment like singers and live shows. They're nice, but if you're looking for a livelier nightlife, you may want to head into town. There's also an MVP Sports Bar, which is a great spot to hang out -- it has a pool table, three TVs, music, and an air hockey table. A huge thanks to Javier for his excellent service and patience with our card games! Highly recommend the member experience!

    Bsea Cancun Plaza Hotel

    Bsea Cancun Plaza Hotel

    (20 reviews)

    Zona Hotelera

    We had to leave due to unsafe environment. They hosted a guest for over two weeks whom was…read moreproblematic and didn't address issue. I requested refund for the last two days and they have not cooperated. They knew of my daughter and I being followed to our room by the troublesome guest and yet they turned a blind eye and are ignoring requests from Priceline and myself for Refund. They do not care for your safety don't stay there.

    You get what you pay for! Views: 5/5…read moreComfort: 3/5 Drinks: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Pool: 5/5 Price: 5/5 My brother and I stayed here for only 24 hours while we waited on our cousins to arrive to Cancún. First of all, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. The balcony view is honestly breathtaking and the infinity pool makes for great instagram photos. The back also has a restaurant and direct, private access to the beach with the rest of Zona Hotelera. I can not emphasize enough how pretty it is. The hotel itself, as all the other hotels on this strip, is hated with security personnel at the entrance. You can only get here by taxi, rental, or a personal vehicle. Ubers don't really work from the airport or most of Cancún. There's an Oxxo (think 7/11) nearby that you can buy water, snacks, and alcohol which stops being sold late afternoon on Sunday's! We had a blast. Drinks where good for us but not a giant variety as others might expect. Food was also good but nothing spectacular. My main complaint was the room itself. The beds were not very comfy and the hot water wasn't the best, but that's also an issue in most of Mexico. Again, you get what you pay for and based off the views alone I feel like it was a steal. If I wasn't a broke medical student I surely would have picked a fancier hotel.

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

    Live Aqua Resort

    (462 reviews)

    Zona Hotelera

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

    Live Aqua Cancun was a really nice all-inclusive overall. Not perfect, but definitely a relaxing…read moreresort and a place I'd still give four stars. We checked in on a Sunday around 4:30, and the room was already cleaned up and ready. We stayed in one of the terrace rooms on the fourth floor, and the room was well maintained the whole trip. Housekeeping was really good, and the lady who seemed to consistently clean our room was super friendly. They also do evening turndown service between about 6 and 9, which I liked more than I thought I would. The food was hit or miss. Sea Corner was easily the biggest disappointment. You really have to like ceviche to enjoy that spot. I tried the battered fish taco, which was a really small rolled fried fish taco and honestly tasted kind of stale. The red snapper tostada was okay, but still pretty subpar. Overall, Sea Corner is one I would skip. Ciete's breakfast buffet was decent, but still very buffet. Some of the food had that stale, been-sitting-out-too-long taste, but the omelet bar and fresh juice/smoothie bar helped a lot. They have two omelet bars, which spreads people out, and Marco at the smoothie bar was awesome. He remembered me after my first smoothie and was friendly the rest of the trip. Azure was pretty good. We split hummus and pita, and I got the chicken in red wine. The chicken was cooked perfectly and came on a bed of mashed potatoes that were really good. Dessert was just okay. The baklava was very cinnamon-heavy and almost tasted like a churro. MB was good and definitely felt like their "dress up" restaurant. I had the stuffed chicken, my girlfriend had the veal cheek, and we also tried the filet mignon. The filet was cooked perfectly medium rare, and the meal overall was good. Not amazing, but one of the better dinners there. Hidden Garden was probably our favorite restaurant. We went there twice because it was that good compared to the other options. The samosas, gyoza, chicken satay, shrimp fried rice, and desserts were all really good. The Thao, basically their version of orange chicken, was also really good. The pad Thai was okay, but sweeter than I prefer. Their signature cocktails were also really good. The Thursday night show was a nice part of the trip. They had a buffet by the pool, with a mariachi band from 7 to 8 and traditional Mexican dancing from 8 to 9. The dancing was almost like a theater-style show, and that part was great. The buffet was on par or slightly below par. They had a crepe bar, a grill with pretty good steak and chicken, and a couple decent soups, but a lot of it still had that left-out-too-long, slightly stale buffet taste. The entertainment and activities were a big highlight. Trivia every night was great, and karaoke was a blast once people started getting into it. Pablo hosted trivia and karaoke with Jorge as the DJ, and Pablo brought a lot of energy. Jorge also DJs at Egos later at night, and they played a good mix of American dance music and Latin dance music. During the day, we tried archery, water aerobics, bingo, the guacamole class, casino night, and a self-facial class. Archery was a blast, and aqua aerobics in the infinity pool was really fun. Ricky was a ball of energy, and Jocelyn was really cool too. The activities did not feel like boring resort filler, which was a nice surprise. A few things could be better. Pool towel service closes at 6, even though people are still in the pool later. There is also basically no shade in most of the pools, so you get crispy pretty fast. They also need to be clearer about which pool beds are first-come, first-serve and which ones are paid or for Club Aqua. I saw multiple people get moved because it was not explained well. Communication could be better too. Some restaurants are closed on certain days, probably because the resort was around 50% capacity, but they should give you a schedule at check-in. We planned to try Verana, their Italian restaurant, and then found out it was closed that day. The humidity is something to think about. Obviously it is Cancun, but the indoor areas and hallways do not have much air circulation. Our fourth-floor hallway also had a broken water feature with sitting water, and I think that made the hallway smell more humid and musky than the rest of the resort. The drinks were decent, but I would not go in expecting strong resort cocktails. I drank margaritas and pina coladas most of the trip and never really felt much from them. For stronger drinks, shots are probably the better route. Overall, Live Aqua Cancun was a really nice, relaxing trip. The staff was friendly, the room was clean, the activities were way more fun than expected, and Hidden Garden was a nice surprise. The food is not amazing across the board, the pool setup could be better, and communication could use work, but I still had a really good time. Good resort, not perfect, but definitely worth checking out.

    Kempinski Hotel Cancún - Fuzeball and ping pong

    Kempinski Hotel Cancún

    (209 reviews)

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    Zona Hotelera

    Prior to our arrival, we emailed the concierge for transportation to the hotel from Tulum. The…read moreemails were responded to in a timely manner and everything was as promised. Check in with Diego was a breeze. Although they did not offer us an upgrade, which could have been possible through our credit card partnership, he did let us pick a room from what was available. We picked 5044. The view was good, not a full ocean view but we did have a partial ocean view. The hotel and room were very clean. The staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. I was very please with the hotel. It exceeded my expectations. If I ever return to Cancun, I would stay here again.

    We recently stayed at Kempinski Hotel Cancun for six days. We have been coming to this property for…read moreyears, back when it was The Ritz-Carlton Cancun, and it has always held sentimental value for us. That history is the main reason we kept returning. Unfortunately, for the past two years, our experiences have declined significantly. The hotel no longer maintains the level of service and standards we once loved. The atmosphere feels different, the staff are not as welcoming, and there is a noticeable lack of attentiveness and care. During this stay, we had a particularly unpleasant two-day experience at the beach regarding the setup of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Rather than going into every detail, I will simply say the situation was handled poorly and left us very disappointed. What was most upsetting was that no meaningful effort was made to resolve the issue or make up for the inconvenience. Even after speaking with Guest Relations, who mentioned contacting the General Manager, nothing improved the following day. No accommodation or gesture was offered, which was surprising given the hotel's luxury positioning. It is also noticeable that the property feels quite empty during weekdays, except on special occasions or long weekends. Even then, the warmth and hospitality we once associated with this hotel seem to be missing. That said, I want to sincerely recognize Valenzo, who served us daily. He was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive. We never had to ask for anything, he would notice small details, like refilling ice before we even realized it was melting. His service was outstanding and he truly tried to make our stay better. Thank you, Valenzo. You made a difference. It is genuinely sad to see a place that once meant so much to us lose its standard. We hope management takes guest feedback seriously and invests in retraining staff to restore the level of service this property was once known for.

    Royal Solaris Cancun - Beach Oct 2022

    Royal Solaris Cancun

    (141 reviews)

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    Zona Hotelera

    Rooms: Solid! Housekeeping does a good job and the temperature adjustment works pretty well. We…read morestayed here about a week ago and were satisfied with the cleanliness of the rooms overall. Food: Lowkey not amazing amazing, but if you're someone that doesn't like to drink a lot or care too much about how fine the protein is that you are putting in your mouth this place isn't that bad for the price. The sushi bar is pretty great (I stuffed myself with the Salmon and Tuna), and their virgin drinks are decent too,. My friends did take issue though with the fact that some of their drinks, especially when they melted, just became a watery syrup coagulation. The grill is decent, and if you can, definitely get a reservation at the restaurants offered by this resort that require them (both Veneto and the other restaurant or two are really solid). It's honestly just the buffet that's a bit of a let down but for the price, I feel like one cannot complain that much, especially because your stay covers you up until the next evening (even though you have to check out at 11pm) Location: On the more southern end of the hotel zone, so I think it could be better for someone to choose a more northern location if they are more interested in the clubs up north and also the ferries that go to Isla Mujeres. Service: Incredibly disappointing service at the front desk. We literally wanted to get our bags that were sitting out in the open and they took almost half an hour to get the bellman over to us even though we had been sitting there and followed up with the receptionist twice. Grateful that this hotel lets you leave your bags with them when you are going out after you've already checked out, but the service with regard to this was deplorable.

    We were on a priority list to get a room with a one bedroom versus a studio for my daughter who has…read moretwo young children. My wife and I have been members since 2015 and on the paperwork said we will get the 1 bedroom unless not available from the top level members. The place was half empty. There's no way the 20 rooms in the category were taken. They try to sell us an upgrade in our membership and then they would've given us the room that would somehow automatically be available.. I highly recommend not considering buying a membership here. I'll sell you mine for $4000, 19 years left, no maintenance fee. We also had a problem with one of my other daughters, not getting picked up at the airport for over an hour. Also family members wanted to play pickle ball and because they weren't 18 or older, half of our group were not able to play.

    Sun Palace Cancun - hotels - Updated June 2026

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