1. JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA

The cost of a vacation in JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA — $280 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: a 14-foot outdoor pool with an artificially created coral reef, specially equipped for divers.

Opening our selection is a beautiful five-star hotel located in the heart of the Cancun hotel area, where you'll be greeted on arrival by a majestic Caribbean beach. Here you'll discover a wealth of upscale amenities, including comfortable rooms in sandy hues, superb cuisine, one of the best spas on the coast, and beautiful lagoon-type pools. And the affordable price tag attracts travelers from all over the world, from couples with kids to rowdy groups of friends. Total numbers: 448. 

Included facilities:

  • 8 restaurants (Italian, American, Thai, Japanese cuisine), bars.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, sauna ($), tennis court ($), diving ($), conference hall ($).
  • 3 outdoor pools, including «adults only» and children; 1 indoor pool.
  • Children's club ($), games room, children's animation program, babysitting services ($).
Hotel location:

The hotel is located along the beach in the center of Cancun hotel area. Within walking distance: La Isla Shopping Village, International Medical Center.

  • Distance to airport: 10,6 mi
  • Distance to city center: 9,3 mi

JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA advantages:

  • Suitable for families.
  • Luxury spa in Mayan style.
  • Unique pool with bridges and small Jacuzzis.
  • Shopping center in the area.
  • Free Wi-fi in public places.

JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA disadvantages:

  • Paid Wi-fi in rooms.
  • The layout of the hotel is a bit confusing.

2. IBEROSTAR SELECTION CANCUN

The cost of a vacation in IBEROSTAR SELECTION CANCUN — $295 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: the only hotel in the resort with an 18-hole golf course; its own mobile app with a schedule of events and customer service chat.

The chic 5-star hotel, located on one of the best beaches in Cancun, attracts different categories of tourists, thanks to attractive prices and a wide range of services. The resort is housed in a huge 11-storey pyramid-shaped building and five adjoining cottages. Here you can appreciate the fitness center with modern equipment, a large number of panoramic pools with water park, excellent entertainment and animation programs, as well as play golf or do water sports. Delegates to large conferences can be accommodated in the spacious meeting room. It works on an all-inclusive basis.

Total rooms: 426. Last renovation: 2012.

Included facilities:

  • 6 restaurants (Mexican, Japanese, Italian, American cuisine, steakhouse), 6 bars.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, solarium ($), sauna, conference room ($), billiards, table tennis, water sports equipment ($), golf course ($)
  • 7 pools, including children's with a shallow area and a water park.
  • Children's club (4-12 years), club for teenagers (13-17 years), playground, children's animation program, children's menu, babysitting service ($)
Hotel location:

The hotel is located in Cancun, Quintana Roo, 3,1 mi from La Isla Shopping Center. Within walking distance: El Rey ruins, Iberostar Cancun Golf Club, Museum of Mayan Culture.

  • Distance to airport: 9,3 mi
  • Distance to city center: 11 mi

IBEROSTAR SELECTION CANCUN advantages:

  • There is direct access to the beach.
  • Suitable for families.
  • Great water playground in the form of a pirate ship.
  • A rich day and evening program.
  • Free Wi-fi on the entire territory.

IBEROSTAR SELECTION CANCUN disadvantages:

  • Loud music by the pools, music from the bars until the night.
  • Staying delegates of large conferences can disturb the rest of the vacationers.

3. GR SOLARIS CANCUN

The cost of a vacation in GR SOLARIS CANCUN — $227 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: Mexican-themed shows every Saturday.

For connoisseurs of inexpensive, yet quality and dignified vacations with all the amenities, this five-star hotel is sure to please. The resort provides all the amenities for a perfect stay: welcoming reception and service, restaurants with delicious cuisine, comfortable rooms with stunning views, a variety of activities and a prime location close to Cancun's main attractions. Enjoy a fabulous all-inclusive stay at GR Solaris with no overpayment! Total rooms: 306.

Included facilities:

  • 5 restaurants (Italian, oriental cuisine), 2 bars.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, conference hall ($), water park, tennis court.
  • 2 outdoor pools, including children's with a water slide.
  • Children's playground, playroom, children's club, children's animation, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

Located in one of the best areas of Cancun - Hotel Zone, close to attractions and popular restaurants. Walking distance: Delfines beach, El Rey ruins.

  • Distance to airport: 6 mi
  • Distance to city center: 12,1 mi

GR SOLARIS CANCUN advantages:

  • Large pool with whirlpool and edge bar.
  • 24-hour room service.
  • Suitable for families.
  • 24-hour room service.

GR SOLARIS CANCUN disadvantages:

  • Paid Wi-fi.
  • Few sun loungers on the beach.
  • Reservations required for restaurants.

4. GR CARIBE DELUXE BY SOLARIS

The cost of a vacation in GR CARIBE DELUXE BY SOLARIS — $181 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: access to the amenities of the neighboring Royal Solaris Cancun.

Another rather budget five-star resort belonging to the Solaris hotel chain features unusually elegant Mediterranean architecture, beautiful rooms, exceptional service and a huge selection of entertainment for all tastes and ages. The hotel has restaurants with live music, fitness center, tennis court - for big tennis fans, and the youngest guests can frolic in the water park or play mini golf. The hotel is all inclusive. Total number of rooms: 200. 

Included facilities:

  • 2 restaurants (Mexican, Italian, Asian cuisine), bar.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, conference hall ($), golf course ($), water sports equipment ($), tennis court.
  • 1 outdoor pool, including children's with water slides.
  • Children's playground, children's club, children's animation, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

The hotel is located on the oceanfront, 20 minutes from the center of Cancun. Walking distance: restaurants, Delfines beach, El Rey ruins.

  • Distance to airport: 6 mi
  • Distance to city center: 9 mi

GR CARIBE DELUXE BY SOLARIS advantages:

  • Suitable for families.
  • There is a private beach.
  • Restaurants with live music and storytelling.
  • Hot tubs by the ocean.
  • Free Parking.

GR CARIBE DELUXE BY SOLARIS disadvantages:

  • There are no balconies in the rooms.
  • Poor soundproofing, you can hear noise from the street.

5. NOW EMERALD CANCUN

The cost of a vacation in NOW EMERALD CANCUN — $191 for 1 night for 2 adults.

This huge hotel, located in the heart of Cancun's hotel area, can be recommended for a wide range of vacationers. With a white sandy beach, cozy rooms with marble floors, pools with panoramic views, a golf course and an extensive choice of dining options, a stay here will bring only positive impressions. The value for money makes it one of the most popular hotels on the coast. It is an all-inclusive hotel.

Total rooms: 427. Last renovation: 2017.

Included facilities:

  • 7 restaurants (Mexican, Asian, Italian), 7 bars.
  • Spa ($), fitness center, sauna ($), golf course ($), billiards, diving ($), business center ($), night club/DJ.
  • 3 outdoor pools, including children's. 
  • Children's playground, playroom, children's club, children's animation, children's menu, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

The hotel is located in Cancun, a 7-minute walk from Playa Delfines Beach. Walking distance: restaurants, Delfines beach, El Rey ruins, Mayan culture museum.

  • Distance to airport: 9,3 mi
  • Distance to city center: 13,6 mi

NOW EMERALD CANCUN advantages:

  • Suites are equipped with small pools and Jacuzzis.
  • Large selection of restaurants and bars on the territory (14 in total).
  • A rich evening program with a DJ performance.
  • Great value for money.

NOW EMERALD CANCUN disadvantages:

  • Most rooms do not have balconies.
  • Rooms are in need of renovation, there is wear and tear.

6. CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN

The cost of a vacation in CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN — $216 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: the hotel has its own adventure zone with water slides, ziplines and a rock climbing wall.

Built back in the 90s, this resort is deservedly considered a leader in all-inclusive budget holidays. Although the hotel offers many amenities and services for adults, Crown Paradise is first and foremost a family-friendly resort with an unparalleled selection of activities for children of all ages, from a children's club to a marvelous water park. When heading here for a vacation, be prepared for a fun, noisy atmosphere and a bit of noticeable wear and tear.

Total rooms: 617. Last renovation: 2010.

Included facilities:

  • 7 restaurants (Mexican, Asian, European cuisine), bars.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, billiards, karaoke, tennis court, golf course ($), conference hall ($).
  • 4 pools, including children's, family and «adults only»‎, water park.
  • Children's playground, playroom, children's club, children's animation, children's menu, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

The hotel is located in the resort area of Cancun, just 15 minutes from the airport. Within walking distance: El Rey ruins, golf club, casino.

  • Distance to airport: 8 mi
  • Distance to city center: 11,8 mi

CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN advantages:

  • Round-the-clock buffet.
  • A rich day and evening program.
  • There are stores, a movie theater and a theater with live performances.
  • There are «adults only» areas.

CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN disadvantages:

  • Paid Wi-fi.
  • Reservations required for restaurants.
  • The hotel needs renovation, there is wear and tear.
  • Complaints of foreign odors.

7. KRYSTAL GRAND CANCUN

The cost of a vacation in KRYSTAL GRAND CANCUN — $266 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: the hotel has its own team of professional event organizers, such as business meetings, weddings or corporate parties.

A popular low-cost hotel just a few steps from the beach will make your stay here very comfortable, thanks to the friendly atmosphere and attentive service of the highest level. The hotel offers a spa with beauty salon, swimming pool, restaurants with Mexican cuisine, live music, comfortable rooms, as well as special services for weddings and corporate parties in the Caribbean. A good location near the lively center of Cancun allows you to plunge into the nightlife of the city and visit the famous nightclub Coco Bongo. The hotel is all-inclusive.

A total of 395 rooms. Last renovation: 2017.

Included facilities:

  • 7 restaurants (Mexican, international, Italian cuisine), 5 bars.
  • Spa ($), fitness center, sauna ($), billiards, diving ($), golf course ($).
  • 4 outdoor pools, including children's and «adults only».
  • Playground, animation, children's club (3-10 years), children's menu, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

Located in one of the best areas of Cancun - Hotel Zone, close to attractions and popular restaurants. Walking distance: restaurants, beach Playa Forum.

  • Distance to airport: 14 mi
  • Distance to city center: 9 mi

KRYSTAL GRAND CANCUN advantages:

  • The bathrooms have a rain shower.
  • A rich day and evening program.
  • Free welcome cocktail.
  • Free Wi-fi and parking.

KRYSTAL GRAND CANCUN disadvantages:

  • No business center.
  • The hotel needs renovation, there is wear and tear.

8. THE PYRAMID AT GRAND OASIS

The cost of a vacation in THE PYRAMID AT GRAND OASIS — $224 for 1 night for 2 adults.

Hotel feature: Cancun's largest pool in the form of an oasis on the grounds.

We round out our selection with an excellent five-star resort located in the center of Cancun's hotel district. Its unique pyramid-shaped building stands proudly on the longest beach in Cancun, surrounded by palm trees and beautiful gardens. This is where the atmosphere is truly electrifying, with concerts, music festivals and vibrant theme parties. Cancun's largest swimming pool stretches across the hotel like a big azure oasis. 
The Pyramid at Grand Oasis is an experience-filled vacation at attractive prices. The Pyramid At Grand Oasis works on an all-inclusive basis.

Total rooms: 323. Last renovation: 2017.

Included facilities:

  • 15 restaurants (Mexican, Japanese, Italian, steakhouse), 15 bars.
  • SPA-center ($), fitness center, water sports equipment ($), conference room ($), billiards, tennis court, night club/DJ.
  • Perfect large outdoor pool.
  • Playground outside, indoor play area, children's club, animation, babysitting service ($).
Hotel location:

The hotel is located in the center of the hotel district, 12,4 mi from the center of Cancun. Walking distance: restaurants, Museum of Mayan culture, La Isla Shopping Center.

  • Distance to airport: 10 mi
  • Distance to city center: 3,1 mi

THE PYRAMID AT GRAND OASIS advantages:

  • Free minibars in rooms.
  • A rich day and evening program with DJ performances and dance parties.
  • Children under 12 years stay free in the same room with adults.
  • Free rental car for the day (when staying four nights).
  • Free Wi-Fi in the entire area.

THE PYRAMID AT GRAND OASIS disadvantages:

  • Noisy, may not like vacationers with children.
  • Some restaurants require reservations.

What currency to bring on vacation in Cancun?

When vacationing in Mexico, it is best to pay with the local currency, the Mexican peso. You can take euros and dollars with you and exchange them for the local currency upon arrival.

What hotels can be described as romantic?

Here is a list of hotels: Krystal Grand Cancun, Iberostar Selection Cancun, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa.

When is the most favorable season in Cancun?

The best time to vacation in Mexico is from November to April, when the rains are very rare, the sky is clear, the air temperature is +28-35 ° C and the water temperature in the Caribbean Sea is +25-28 ° C.

How much does it cost to stay in a budget hotel in Cancun?

On average, a budget hotel in Cancun costs $124 per night.

Which hotels are closest to the airport?

Here is a list of hotels that are closest: GR Solaris Cancun Resort, GR Caribe by Solaris, Crown Paradise Club Cancun.