We have created a list with the best central luxury 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Located in central Cancun, Hotel Suites Gaby offers free parking and air-conditioned rooms with plasma-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room at the Gaby Hotel Suites features a private bathrooms and a laptop safe. Work desks and closets are also included. Hotel Suites Gaby has an on-site restaurant, La Tortuga. The bilingual staff at reception can provide information about Cancun. Local and international restaurants, bars and lively nightclubs can be found in the surrounding streets. The famous Mercado 28 craft market is also nearby. Cancun's Hotel Zone is a 15-minute drive or taxi ride from the Gaby Hotel. El Meco Mayan ruins are within a short drive of the hotel, while Cancun International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
Creative. Comfortable beds. Great location.Opened June 2022. Set in Cancún, 400 metres from Cancun Government Palace, Nomads Party Hostel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 600 metres from Cancun Bus Station, 500 metres from Cristo Rey Church and less than 1 km from Parque las Palapas. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Beto Avila Stadium is 2.2 km from Nomads Party Hostel, while Cancun Underwater Museum is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great views. Rooftop pool.Opened December 2020. Conveniently situated in the centre of Cancún, Hotel Kavia Plus provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Cancun Bus Station. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Hotel Kavia Plus also offer a city view. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cancun Government Palace, Beto Avila Stadium and Cristo Rey Church. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from Hotel Kavia Plus.Show full description
This hotel has outstanding views and a unique rooftop pool!
Newly opened, September 2023. Attractively located in the centre of Cancún, Pachamaya - Suites, Wellness & Spa, Retreats features free WiFi throughout the property, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a garden, this 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot tub and a concierge service. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Pachamaya - Suites, Wellness & Spa, Retreats offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cancun Bus Station, Cancun Government Palace and Cristo Rey Church. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 18 km from Pachamaya - Suites, Wellness & Spa, Retreats.Show full description
Elegant. Very clean. Friendly staff. Grand City Hotel Cancún is located in central Cancun, less than 10 minutes’ drive from the beach. It offers gardens with an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Grand City Hotel is within walking distance from supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Plaza Hollywood Shopping Centre is 8 minutes’ walk, while Plaza Las Américas Shopping Centre is 2 km away. Each modern, air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a microwave, as well as a minibar. There is also a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms include other amenities such as a sewing kit, iron and coffee maker. This hotel offers a cafeteria and a restaurant, and the pool area has showers and toilets. Guests can request tourist information at the 24- hour reception. Cancun International Airport is 18 km away.Show full description
This hotel has exceptional cleanliness and amazing staff.
Stylish. Cool. Friendly staff.Opened December 2021. Well situated in Cancún, Villa Sofía Holiday Accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms feature a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near Villa Sofía Holiday Accommodation include Beto Avila Stadium, Andres Quintana Roo Stadium and Cancun Culture Center. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Very central. Great location. Very clean.Opened December 2020. Conveniently situated in the centre of Cancún, Hotel Luma by Kavia provides free WiFi throughout the property, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, guest rooms at Hotel Luma by Kavia have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a terrace. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Hotel Luma by Kavia include Cancun Government Palace, Cancun Bus Station and Beto Avila Stadium. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Central. Superb breakfast. In the heart of Cancun, a short walk from popular sites, this hotel provides free shuttle service to the beach along with on-site dining options and many modern amenities. The Adhara Hacienda Cancun is located in a residential area of Cancun. Tulum Avenue, the financial district and a number of shopping centres are easily accessible. Beautiful beaches, offering a variety of leisure activities are also only a short shuttle ride away. Thoughtful amenities at the Adhara Hacienda Cancun include free Wi-Fi and a gift shop. Guests can also take advantage of the on-site fitness centre, complete with an outdoor swimming pool. Guests at the Adhara Hacienda Cancun can also enjoy on-site dining at Adhara Grill, serving Mexican and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Show full description
Central. Great value. Very clean. Located in the centre of Cancún, just 1.3 km from Beto Avila Stadium and 1.7 km from Cancun Government Palace, Stay Tropical provides accommodation with quiet street views and free WiFi. Featuring a garden, the aparthotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.9 km from Cancun Bus Station, 1.8 km from Cristo Rey Church and less than 1 km from Cancun Culture Center. This 4-star aparthotel offers private entrance. The units at the aparthotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. At the aparthotel, all units include bed linen and towels. The aparthotel features a picnic area and a terrace. Cancun Underwater Museum is 10 km from Stay Tropical, while La Isla Shopping Mall is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International, 17 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. 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
Hip. Creative. Rooftop bar. Welcome to Nomads Experience, aside from offering a beautifully-boho designed accommodation with comfortable spaces, we are located in the heart of downtown Cancun, walking distance from convenience stores, authentic Mexican restaurants, shops and 10 minutes away from the beautiful white sand Caribbean beaches. You can also find in-site an art, flower & tattoo shop, all surrounded by a quiet and safe neighborhood. Bicycle rentals are available! We believe by the idea of sharing and experiencing our destination beyond the place. We are a medium sized hotel where our guests can enjoy hanging out and having the best of times sunbathing in our outdoor pool, relaxing in a hammock or just chilling at our Restaurant-Bar, with great food and drink promotions all year round. If you are in the mood, our common areas invite you to socialize and meet awesome people from all over the world. Check out our Instagram @enigmatichotels and @nomadsexperience and be tuned about the activities and experiences provided. Nomads Enigmatic Hotel, Hostel & Restaurant-Bar like to keep it social and fun by making you feel at home, all accommodations are air conditioned, we have Free Wi-Fi available in common areas and running smoothly throughout the entire building and free use of the guest kitchen, luggage storage, a book exchange and a lively hotel bar. Also, we are happy to help you plan trips and book tickets for onward travel and daily tours (Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Ha, Chichen Itzá, Isla Mujeres and many others) and night life outings to the famous Cancun Party Zone (ask for more information at Front desk, we’ll be more than happy to assist you!). We are happy to welcome you soon!! . Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest and most CREATIVE hotels in Cancún.
Opened July 2023. Attractively situated in the centre of Cancún, Enigmatic Hotel Experience features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a concierge service. The rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. The hotel offers a barbecue. Popular points of interest near Enigmatic Hotel Experience include Cancun Bus Station, Cancun Government Palace and Cristo Rey Church. The nearest airport is Cancún International, 18 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Oh! - The Urban Oasis is located in Cancún. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and free toiletries. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Some units include views of the pool or city. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Cancun Government Palace is 600 metres from Oh! - The Urban Oasis, while Cancun Bus Station is 900 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 14 km away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. Located in central Cancún, Ambiance Suites offers an outdoor pool and air-conditioned suites with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. The nearest beaches are a 5-minute drive away. The rooms at Ambiance Suites feature tiled floors and modern décor, with light wood furniture. Each one comes with an iPod docking station and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Cancún. The Ambiance Suites is near to Cancún’s major hospitals and clinics. The Mega Shopping Centre is 4 minutes’ drive away, and you can drive to Cancún Airport in just 20 minutes.Show full description
Super central. Very stylish. Great restaurant. Attractively located in the Downtown Cancun district of Cancún, Mex Hoteles is situated 2.6 km from Playa Las Perlas, 1.3 km from Cancun Government Palace and 1.7 km from Cancun Bus Station. With a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Mex Hoteles offers an outdoor pool. Beto Avila Stadium is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Coco Bongo is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 15 km from Mex Hoteles.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CENTRAL AND STYLISH central luxury hotel in Cancún. It also has a central location, a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Ideally set in Cancún, Hotel Kavia features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool and to a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room has a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a patio. All rooms have a wardrobe. At Hotel Kavia you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cancun Government Palace, Cancun Bus Station and Beto Avila Stadium. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 17 km from Hotel Kavia.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Cosy rooms.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
Highly elegant. Stylish. Great views. 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
Good breakfast. This hotel is located in Cancun, 8 minutes’ drive from the beach. It offers an outdoor pool, fitness centre and elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TV. The rooms at the Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown feature tiled floors and modern décor. Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown offers a daily breakfast of waffles, cereal, fruit juice and coffee. Each one comes with a coffee-maker, microwave and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Free coffee is available 24 hours a day. There is also a lobby bar with a big screen. You can drive to the Mayan ruins of Tulum in 90 minutes. Cancun Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Free parking is available at the hotel. The hotel offers a discount for the Cabana Beach Club.Show full description
Smart Cancun the Urban Oasis, in the centre of Cancun, offers free WiFi and 24-hour reception. Spacious air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV. There is a safe, minibar and iPod docking station. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. The complex has several bars, coffee shops and restaurants. A dry cleaning service and currency exchange are available.Show full description
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