We have created a list with the best small 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located in Cancún Hotel Zone within 2 minutes walking distance from Playa Tortugas beach and Ferry to Isla Mujeres as well as to a convinient store, pharmacy, watersport marina, restaurant and public transportation. Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel is ideal for families and couples. Property has an outdoor infinity swimming pool, free WiFi, kitchen in all Suites. The property has a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Property is only 2 km from Coco Bongo night club At the hotel, each room is equipped with a Kitchen, private bathroom, living room flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Master rooms have water view. La Isla and Puerto Cancun Shopping Malls are 5.8 km and 3.5 km away from Casa Tortugas The nearest airport is Cancun Airport, 27 km from the hotel - only 35 min away.Show full description
Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel is a family-owned hotel with condominium-style apartments, an infinity pool, and a view of a lagoon with crocodiles. The hotel is located near the ferry to Isla Mujeres and various beaches, and the rooms are spacious and well-decorated. This is a peaceful slice of paradise in Cancun, away from the noise yet close to everything!
Resort.Highly elegant. Very stylish. Great 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. Guests can enjoy a variety of massages or treatments in the luxurious on-site spa. 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. 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
Nizuc Resort & Spa is a unique and modern resort with beautiful views. The hotel is beautifully designed with high ceilings and lots of space, and the rooms are well-furnished with great amenities. The food at Nizuc Indochina restaurant is fantastic, with many eating options and an overall relaxed atmosphere. AMAZING!
Resort.Unique. Great location. 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
Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva Cancun is an all-inclusive resort that goes above and beyond to make its guests feel special.
Charming rooms feature balconies with private hot tubs overlooking the resort's best seascapes. The resort is beautiful, with a serene spa, sparkling pools, and a soft, sandy beach. Turquoize is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a worry-free vacation!
Resort.Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop pool. 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 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. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort. 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
Atelier Playa Mujeres-All Inclusive Resort is a beautiful, 5-star resort that offers a variety of restaurants with incredible quality food. The rooms are luxurious and the pool is amazing, with a view that can't be experienced anywhere else.
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. 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. Tours to Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xcaret and the Jungle are available through this AAA Five Diamond Award winner resort. 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
A luxurious, well-maintained hotel with incredible views that offers premium drinks and top-notch food choices. The rooms are comfortable with coffee-making facilities and a fully stocked minibar. Local spa treatment is AMAZING, even if you don't pay for a massage or other treatment, you get access to the full hydrotherapy suite: sauna, ice room, steam room, etc.
Delightful property. Superb breakfast. 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
Beautiful beachfront property with a great location within another high-end living area and OUTSTANDING restaurants on-site. The rooms are lovely with a balcony, lots of space, great amenities, and comfortable beds. In addition, SLS has a private beach with palapas, lots of lounge chairs, umbrellas, and everything else you need.
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.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. 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. You can play table tennis and tennis at the 5-star resort. 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
Resort.Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Facing the beachfront, Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres All Suites & Spa - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Cancún and features a garden, terrace and restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a kids' club. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain units at the resort also provide guests with a balcony. All rooms feature a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres All Suites & Spa - All Inclusive. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres All Suites & Spa - All Inclusive, and car hire is available. Cancun Bus Station is 16 km from the resort, while Cancun Government Palace is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 33 km from Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres All Suites & Spa - All Inclusive.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. Great breakfast.Opened January 2021. Set in Cancún, 19 km from Cancun Underwater Museum, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared lounge. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, vegetarian and vegan options. The resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 4-star resort. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Beto Avila Stadium is 26 km from Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, while Cancun Government Palace is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.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 is a popular resort among couples travelling to Cancún.
Resort.Nice style. Located in Cancún, 600 metres from Mujeres Beach, Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa - All Inclusive provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star resort offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. 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 balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa - All Inclusive each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards and tennis at Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, and the area is popular for canoeing. Cancun Bus Station is 11 km from the resort, while Cancun Government Palace is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 28 km from Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa - All Inclusive.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great value.Opened November 2020. Set in Cancún, 200 metres from Mujeres Beach, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Conveniently located in the Costa Mujeres district, this hotel provides a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. An American breakfast is available every morning at Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun. Cancun Bus Station is 9.2 km from the accommodation, while Cancun Government Palace is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 26 km from Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun.Show full description
Resort.Elegant. 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. 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. You can play billiards, darts and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for canoeing. 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.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples and women. 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. Set in Cancún in the Quintana Roo Region, 5 km from La Isla Shopping Mall, Iberostar Selection Cancun \features a private beach area and water sports facilities. There is a restaurant and guests can have fun at the water park. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV and DVD player. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk, hairdresser's and gift shop at the property. You can play tennis at the resort. It also offers car hire. Coco Bongo is 8 km from Iberostar Selection Cancun, while Cancun Government Palace is 11 km from the property. Cancun International Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
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
Great location. Great value. Only 10 minutes’ walk from Boulevard Kukulkan, Suites Malecon Cancun features panoramic views of Cancun city and Nichupté Lagoon. The property is in the same location as Américas Shopping Mall. The apartments are fully equipped and include ironing facilities, satellite channels in a flat-screen TV, safe, and terraces overlooking the lagoon and the city landscape. They are divided into seating area, dining area, well-equipped kitchen, bedroom and private bathroom with shower. Toiletries are provided. Las Américas Shopping Mall features several different restaurants that guests can explore, or they can also choose to prepare their own meals en suite. The complex has an infinity pool with a hot tub, BBQ facilities, plus sun terraces with beds and loungers. The facilities also offer a gym and a business centre. The International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive from the complex and Cancun’s town centre is 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. 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
Resort.Opened July 2023. Set in Cancún, 300 metres from Playa Blanca, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. 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 terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only features some units with sea views, and every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available every morning at the property. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing. Puerto Juarez Beach is 1.1 km from Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive Adults Only, while Cancun Bus Station is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cancún International Airport, 34 km from the resort.Show full description
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