The 5 Best Resorts in Cancun (2025)

Hyatt Zilara Cancun

Cancun is hardly a secret destination with its unbeatable golden sand beaches and fascinating Mayan culture; it offers what most people conjure up when they think about a Mexican break. Therefore, it's no wonder that it is also home to some of the finest resorts, where you can enjoy top-notch amenities and stunning beachfront views. From adults-only all-inclusive resorts to family-friendly hotels with every conceivable luxury, Cancun's resorts cater to a wide range of preferences. Whether you're after a serene spa retreat, a private beach experience, or a lively atmosphere with multiple dining options, you'll find it here.

For a spa break

Le Blanc Spa Hotel

  • Le Blanc Spa Resort is an exclusive seafront spa resort set on one of the most tranquil private beaches in Cancún. Guests can book a spa suite for a private hot tub and check in for a treatment at the full-service spa before dinner on the beach. A VIP getaway. 

For families

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

  • JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is a sleek luxury hotel located right on the beach and boasting panoramic sea views. Expect all the resort trimmings such as two outdoor pools (one with artificial coral), a Mayan-themed spa, and fab dining. For kids, you can expect a kids club and games room.

For an adult-only stay

Hyatt Zilara Cancun

  • Hyatt Zilara Cancun is an adults-only all-inclusive resort on a wide stretch of white sand beach. Luxurious rooms boast private balconies and ocean-facing whirlpool tubs. Expect all the five-star trimmings with several pools, a spa, and excellent dining options. An ideal base for a couple's beach getaway. 

For a five-star

Nizuc Resort & Spa

  • Expect barefoot luxury meets a five-star finish at this beachfront resort in Cancún. Kempinski Hotel Cancún boasts everything you could want from a resort, with an expansive spa, eight dining options, several pools, and plenty of activities.
  • Nizuc Resort & Spa enjoys a beachfront location on the secluded Punta Nizuc and offers beautiful panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. This designer hotel features chic and contemporary accommodation, whilst you can spend your days lounging carefree by the seaside. A luxurious stay.

Still not sure which to book?

The 5 Best Resorts in Cancun

Nizuc Resort & Spa

Nizuc Resort & Spa

Cancún (21.26, )

Nizuc Resort & Spa enjoys a beachfront location on the secluded Punta Nizuc and offers beautiful panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. This designer hotel features chic and contemporary accommodation whilst you can spend your days lounging carefree by the seaside. A luxurious and top-notch stay!

  • Total relaxation - There are a variety of treatements on offer at the luxurious spa or you can book yourself a massage to truly unwind
  • Foodies - Take advantage of the six on site restaurants serving Mexican, Peruvian, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine
  • Tennis Court - Work up a sweat in the afternoon sun with a spot of tennis
  • Restaurant
from CA$729 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Le Blanc Spa Resort

Le Blanc Spa Resort

Cancún (Cancún)

This exclusive seafront spa resort is set on one of the most tranquil private beaches in Cancún. Luxury marble tiles adorn the bright guest suites, many with sea views; book a spa suite for a private hot tub. Check-in for a treatment at the full-service spa before dinner on the beach; a VIP getaway.

  • Spa breaks - With massage services, yoga, a sauna and steam room all onsite, book this hotel for your next spa holiday
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the grown-up atmosphere at this adults-only bolt-hole; book a luxury suite for sea views
  • Beach Life - Set on an exclusive stretch of private beach in Cancún, this hotel makes a luxury seaside getaway
  • Restrictions on children - Adults-only hotel
from CA$510 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Kempinski Hotel Cancún

Kempinski Hotel Cancún

Cancún

Barefoot luxury meets a five-star finish at this beachfront resort in Cancún. Interiors are bright and inviting, bringing the seaside in with a sandy palette and ocean views; book a suite for a luxurious living room. Dine at one of 8 restaurants before booking into the spa; an indulgent beach break.

  • Spa breaks - With a full-service spa onsite that includes a sauna, steam room and treatments, book this hotel for your next pampering holiday
  • Foodies - Foodies are spoiled for choice with eight restaurants to choose from at this luxury hotel; catch live jazz at the Club Grill
  • Beach Life - With a privileged seafront location in Cancún, this five-star hotel makes a VIP beach getaway
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Cobá and Chichén-Itzá; the hotel offers a range of guided tours
from CA$542 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

Cancún (Lote 40-A Zona Hotelera)

A sleek luxury hotel located right on the beach and boasting panoramic sea views. Interiors are contemporary and unfussy; all rooms have balconies, plenty of space, and separate tubs and showers. Two outdoor pools (one with artificial coral), a Mayan themed spa, and fab dining complete the picture.

  • Families - The resort has a Kids Club, a games room and a shallow child-friendly area in the pool making it an easy choice for families
  • Foodies - 2 highly recommended options: Gustino restaurant is Italian/Mediterranean and Sedona Grill offers southwestern cusine
  • Romantic Break - With fine dining (one candlelit), a spoiling spa, and days spent on the beach — this is ideal for a romantic escape
  • Beach Life - Located right on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach with panoramic views of the Caribbean sea
from CA$321 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hyatt Zilara Cancun

Hyatt Zilara Cancun

Cancún (Hotel Zone)

An adults-only all-inclusive resort on a wide stretch of white sand beach in Cancun. Luxurious rooms boast private balconies and ocean-facing whirlpool tubs. Expect all the five-star trimmings with several pools, a spa, and very good dining options. An ideal base for a couples beach getaway.

  • 5* Luxury - With luxurious amenities and high-end service that even includes beach butlers and a romance concierge — this is a spoiling stay
  • Beach Life - Set on an extensive white sand beach and boasting luxe two-level beach bed cabanas for ultimate beach relaxation
  • Hotel Entertainment - The hotel boasts serious evening entertainment ranging from mariachi bands to aerial and acrobatic circus shows
  • Romantic Break - Designed for couples, rooms come with ocean facing whirlpool tubs and private balconies
from CA$704 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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