We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Cancún, Mexico. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Resort. Nestled on a private stretch of beach and minutes from downtown Cancun, this adults-only, smoke-free resort features a full-service spa. It covers 5-acres and offers spacious guest rooms with 2-person hot tubs. Tours to Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xcaret and the Jungle are available through this AAA Five Diamond Award winner resort. The luxurious rooms at Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive – All Inclusive provide satellite flat-screen TVs and fully stocked minibars. Coffee facilities are included as well as bathrobes and slippers. Yoga and pilates classes are on site along with a state-of-the-art gym. Guests can also use the sauna and steam room or one of the 3 outdoor pools. Many dining options are available at this complex ranked among the top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World. Breakfast and lunch buffets are available, and the property's restaurants serve a variety of cuisine, including French-fusion, Italian, Japanese, Thai and Chinese options.Show full description
Resort.Luxurious. Lovely interior design. Offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, Nizuc Resort & Spa is located on the secluded Punta Nizuc and features an outdoor pool, private dock and spa. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available to guests. The air-conditioned rooms offer Nespresso coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. The spacious bathrooms feature a bath tubs with rainfall showers. The 6 on-site restaurants serve modern Mexican dishes, Peruvian ceviches as well as Asian and Mediterranean food. Tours and activities can be arranged by the concierge. Nizuc Resort & Spa has event and meeting facilities. Guests can enjoy a variety of massages or treatments in the luxurious on-site spa. The Nizuc Thermal Experience is a feast to awaken the senses through a guided circuit of hydrotherapy. Laguna Nichupté can be reached 6.9 km. Cancun International Airport is a 10 minutes’ drive from Nizuc Resort & Spa. The center of Cancun can be reached within 25 minutes by car.Show full description
This is likely the most luxurious and relaxing five-star hotel in Cancún.
Resort.Romantic. Superb interior design. Atelier Playa Mujeres- Adults Only - All Inclusive Resort is offering accommodation in Playa Mujeres, With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a private beach area and a 24-hour front desk. Guests have access to a hot tub and fitness centre. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort. The units in the resort are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath and free toiletries. All guest rooms include a seating area. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves Italian and Asian cuisine and also offers gluten-free options. Atelier Playa Mujeres- Adults Only - All Inclusive Resort offers an outdoor pool. Cancun Bus Station is 12 km from the accommodation, while Cancun Government Palace is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 30 km from Atelier Playa Mujeres- Adults Only - All Inclusive Resort. All our pools, including the Swim Out rooms, are heated. A tax of MXN 33 (approximately USD 2) will be charged per guest per night. The mandatory tax is not included in the daily rate and must be paid directly at the hotel during check-in.Show full description
This is likely the most ROMANTIC five-star hotel in Cancún.
Resort.Highly elegant. Great views. This Kempinski Hotel Cancun features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a private beach. It offers modern rooms equipped with an iPod docking station, CD player and cable TV. The centre of Cancun is 18 km away. Kempinski spa and Salon offers a wide range of massage therapies, body treatments and facials. There is also a gym and tennis court. Cabanas are available on the hotel’s private beach. The Kempinski Hotel Cancun elegant rooms feature a mini bar and work desk. All rooms have a balcony with ocean views. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer. Dining options range from traditional Asian specialties at The Sushi Bar to Mediterranean cuisine at Fantino. Indoor or outdoor dining is available and cocktails are served at the Lobby Lounge. Just 20-minutes from Cancun International Airport, the Kempinski Hotel Cancun can arrange airport and area attraction transportation. Aquaworld, offering boat trips, is 2 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant five-star hotel in Cancún.
Resort.Charming. Popular among couples. Set in Cancún, 1.6 km from El Rey Beach, Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. You can play table tennis and tennis at the 5-star resort. The property features a hot tub, evening entertainment and a concierge service. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a balcony. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms come with a terrace and some have sea views. Playa Marlin is 1.6 km from Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun, while La Isla Shopping Mall is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most CHARMING AND COOL resorts in Cancún.
Resort.Elegant. Great location. This 5-star beachfront Cancun luxury hotel features a 40,000-square-foot full-service spa that offers full-body treatments, hydrotherapy and beauty services such as hair styling. The El Meco Mayan Ruins is 7 miles from the hotel. Nine fine-dining restaurants including a AAA Five Diamond french dining experience. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive provides a gym with an ocean view. Surcharge applies for Le Basilic. Bars are available with room service. Guests may also use the large outdoor pool along with a children’s club. The suites at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive include ocean front views or partial ocean views. Every suite features a private balcony and a seating area. For the guest’s convenience, a minibar and an in-room safe are also available. Local attractions near the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive the Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres 7 miles away. Chichen Itza and Xcaret are within driving distance of this hotel.Show full description
Resort.Opened October 2020. Situated in Cancún, 200 metres from Caracol, Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides nightclub and room service. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers some rooms with sea views, and rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers a buffet or American breakfast. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cancún, like snorkelling and cycling. Speaking German, English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Popular points of interest near Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only include Ancha Beach, Playa Forum and Cancun Convention Center. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in Cancún, 16 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property has a hot tub, nightclub and a shared lounge. At the resort the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only each room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only offers a terrace. You can play tennis at the resort, and car hire is available. Beto Avila Stadium is 24 km from Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only, while Cancun Government Palace is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Offering direct access to Cancún Beach, Live Aqua Cancun Beach Resort Cancun. Only features an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It has attractive rooms with balconies, 9 restaurants, 5 bars and a spa. Each spacious, air-conditioned room at the Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun has stylish décor with tiled floors. All rooms include a TV, coffee maker, aromatherapy products, a safety-deposit box and a minibar which is refilled daily. The stylish Siete Restaurant serves a range of Mexican cuisine, while European and Asian dishes are on offer in the mb Restaurant. The Azur serves international options set by the pool and overlooking the sea. The Aqua’s extensive spa offers hydrotherapy treatments, massage and aromatherapy. There are also hot tubs and steam baths. There is a gym available, while yoga classes are also available. Located in Cancún’s Hotel Zone, the Live Aqua is set next to Nichupte Lagoon and in front of the popular La Isla shopping centre. Please note this is an adults-only hotel.Show full description
Resort.Stylish. Rooftop pool. Set in Cancún, a few steps from Puerto Juarez Beach, Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star resort offers a kids' club and room service. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort features a hot tub and nightclub. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The units in Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort are equipped with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort offers a children's playground. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Playa Blanca is 2.6 km from the resort, while Cancun Bus Station is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 20 km from Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort.Show full description
Resort.Opened August 2021. Located 14 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, Waldorf Astoria Cancun offers 5-star accommodation in Cancún and features a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and an ATM. Beto Avila Stadium is 22 km from the resort, while Cancun Government Palace is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 10 km from Waldorf Astoria Cancun.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Great value. Popular among couples. Turquoize offers guests an adults-only getaway at Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The Turquoize suites features balconies with private hot tubs, overlook the resort's best seascapes and include services like butler services and VIP access on top of Hyatt Ziva Cancun's all-inclusive amenities. TURQUOIZE FEATURES: Adults-only beachfront suites reserved exclusively for Turquoize guests with nearly 700 square feet of inspired-design living area, special upgraded amenities and balconies with private hot tubs Private VIP Check-In and Reception Area. Personalized and butler and concierge services. Bath accommodations affording ocean views with floor-to-ceiling corner rainfall showers. Exclusive access to the rooftop infinity pool with ocean views and private Punta Vista rooftop bar Private elevator with direct access to Zen Spa.Show full description
Resort.Romantic. Nice interior design. Popular among women. Located in Cancún, 1 km from Mujeres Beach, TRS Coral Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. 14 km from Cancun Bus Station and 15 km from Cancun Government Palace, the property offers a private beach area, as well as a bar. You can play billiards, darts and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for canoeing. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At TRS Coral Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive each room has bed linen and towels. Beto Avila Stadium is 16 km from the accommodation, while Cancun Underwater Museum is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 31 km from TRS Coral Hotel - Adults Only - All Inclusive.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Offering 2 outdoor pools, 4 hot tubs and a spa and wellness centre, Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort All Inclusive Adults Only is located on a secluded stretch of white-sand beach in Cancun. It is situated right next to an 18-hole, signature Greg Norman golf course and boasts free WiFI and on-site parking. Each suite here is totally air-conditioned and includes a flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and iPod dock. They also boast a spa bath, minibar and a small seating area. Tablets are featured in all suites with complete hotel information. At Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort All Inclusive Adults Only you will find 9 different dining options: 1 buffet restaurant, 5 à-la-carte restaurants, 2 grills and a coffee shop, plus a private beach area and a tennis court. Other features offered at the property include entertainment staff, a nightclub and meeting facilities. Guests staying at Secrets Playa Mujeres will have shared privileges with Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort facilities, offering 10 additional restaurants, 12 bars, access to a water park. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing and snorkelling, with crystal clear water available right off the coast of the hotel. The popular resort city of Playa del Carmen can be reached in under 1 hour in car, while Cancun City Centre is a 15-minute drive away. The resort has the following certifications: Preferred by Nature 4 Diamond Award by the AAA . Show full description
Resort.Cosy rooms. Nestled along the beach in the middle of Cancun's hotel zone, this luxurious hotel offers comfortable accommodations and relaxing spa services just steps from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. JW Marriott boasts an exclusive Mayan-inspired spa that offers spiritual revitalization for body and mind. After a day at the beach, feel pampered with a massage, facial or other spa treatment. Guestrooms at JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa are furnished with 32-inch flat-panel LCD TVs and lavish bedding. Take in the view of Cancun's white sand beaches and the Caribbean's sparkling water from the room's private balcony.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Cool. Superb breakfast. Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina is located in Puerto Cancun, just 10 minutes from Downtown .The hotel is next to the Marina Town Center, a largest shopping center with various options between commercial stores, restaurants, and even a VIP cinema. The Marina is in front of the hotel and the Puerto Cancun Golf Course is just a few meters. . Show full description
Resort.Popular among couples. This couples-only all-inclusive resort offers an exclusive oceanfront location, only a short drive from popular Cancun attractions, and provides state-of-the-art accommodations and exceptional on-site facilities and amenities. On-site at the Sun Palace, guests can enjoy 4 specialty restaurant and 3 bars. Live daily and nightly entertainment and activities as well as 3 heated infinity pools are also available on-site. Guestrooms at the hotel feature double hot tubs and private balconies, offering stunning ocean views. Guests staying at the Sun Palace can easily discover top-rated golfing at the nearby Moon Spa and Golf Club. Stunning Mayan archaeological sites along with an endless variety of water sports are also easily accessible. Guests have free access to Sun Palace partner hotels, except Le Blanc and The Grand Moon Palace.Show full description
This resort is popular among couples travelling to Cancún.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Comfortable beds.Opened October 2020. Featuring 45 rooms, SLS Cancun is located in the gated community of Novo Cancun. It boasts 250 metres of beachfront, a private beach club, an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, a private marina with 175 boat slips, 4500 m2 of shopping with over 100 stores and boutiques, and a variety of restaurants and entertainment including 16 cinemas. LEYNIA Restaurant by Chef Jose Icardi is an Argentinean Grill inspired by flavors from Japan. There are tableside food and drink presentations served from roaming bicycles.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms!
Resort.Romantic. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Situated in Cancún, 2.7 km from Mujeres Beach, Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a kids' club and room service. Guests can enjoy American and Argentinian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms come with a terrace and others also boast sea views. At Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Cancun Bus Station is 15 km from Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive, while Cancun Government Palace is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 32 km from the resort.Show full description
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