 Cancún's
Best 5 Star Luxury Resorts
Cancún is a popular vacation spot on Mexico's Yucatan
Peninsula and Caribbean coast. There is much to do in
the city and, if you are willing to take an hour or two
drive, there is more to explore than you could possibly
fit into a single vacation.
Peak
season in Cancun tends to run from December to April.
Prices in both airfare and hotel increase dramatically
during these times, while dropping in the summer and
early fall months.
Cancún's BEST Luxury Resort:
The Ritz Carlton
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The Ritz Carlton at
Agoda
The
name Ritz Carlton says it all. Sea front with views from
all accommodation, the resort is surrounded by
shimmering white sand and looks over the clear blue of
the Caribbean Sea.
The
hotel rests on the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Explore
an underwater wonderland, marvel at the ancient
treasures of the nearby Maya ruins or relax on 1,200
feet of beachfront.
The
Ritz Carlton Cancun is acknowledged as the finest resort
in Latin America and the first ever AAA 5 Diamond
property.
The Fiesta Americana at
Agoda
This
beachfront resort is located on the calm northern side
of Punta Cancun and stands 200 meters from the Isla
Mujeres ferry dock.
Refined Mexican cuisine, mariachi music and folkloric
ballet are presented at the hotel's fine-dining
restaurant, La Joya. The bar vestibule is attended by a
tequila sommelier and a cigar maker. La Basilic
incorporates local ingredients into their
Mediterranean-accented recipes while Vina del Mar offers
champagne buffets.
The
Fiesta Americana offers 602 spacious guest suites in two
12-story buildings with balconies provide panoramic
views of the Caribbean Sea. Step-down sitting areas
include desks and upholstered seating. Décor features
tan marble floors, wooden furniture, fabrics in soft
mahoganies and blues, and contemporary art in gold
frames. Marble bathrooms contain Dorothy Prentice
toiletries and blue-and-white ceramic accessories.
Expert tip: This resort offers complimentary access to
the 18-hole Pok-Ta-Pok golf club, located two kilometers
from the property. Use of a cart and caddy are
obligatory and are subject to fees.
The JW Marriott at
Agoda
The
JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa is located 11 miles
from the Cancun airport. Just across the street from
Aqua World, this resort is four miles from Wet 'n' Wild
Water Park.
The
resort is ideally situated in the hotel zone and is one
of the newest hotels in Cancun. This property offers
impeccable elegance with superb service. The 35,000
square foot world-class spa, with its Mayan theme, is
unequalled in Cancun.
To
cater to guests dining needs, the resort has five
restaurants on site. The exquisitely appointed guest
rooms all have balconies and ocean views.
The adults-only Excellence Playa
Mujeres All Inclusive borders two miles of sand-swept
Caribbean beachfront on a peninsula near Isla Mujeres.
El Meco stands two miles away while downtown Cancún is
located seven miles from the resort.
 This luxury property offers eight
restaurants, 11 bars and 24-hour room service. Toscana
serves the tastes of Italy in a fine-dining setting,
while lobster dishes occupy center stage at the Lobster
House. Additional culinary choices range from authentic
Mexican fare at Agave to chic French fare at Chez
Isabelle. Chill-out Lounge is located on the beach, and
the cigar bar is open from late afternoon until late
evening.
This property houses four spa tubs
and seven outdoor pools. The resort community's 18-hole
Playa Mujeres Golf Club was designed by Greg norman.
The three-story resort offers 450
guestrooms that extend onto furnished pool- or
ocean-view balconies or terraces. Four-poster beds offer
pillow menus. Bathrooms feature marble surfaces,
two-person showers, jetted tubs, bathrobes, slippers,
scales and telephones. The 42-inch flat-screen
televisions are equipped with dvd and cd players. Rooms
are installed with mp3 docking stations.
Aqua
Cancun is a luxury hotel that sits on a prime stretch of
white sand beach, just across the street from the La
Isla shopping and entertainment complex. Grand Aqua
features eight swimming pools, including a kids pool,
lap pool, and a grand pool for adults with a concierge,
wireless internet access, and poolside dining in lap
trays for maximum comfort. Cabanas with oversized
lounging areas surround the pools and spill out onto the
beach, and an expansive spa offers the latest in
treatments and therapies.
Two
outdoor tennis courts feature illumination for nighttime
play and a spectacular view overlooking the lagoon. The
shore club offers beverages, loungers, and ambient
chill-out music by the beach. Guests can choose to dine
at any of the five onsite restaurants, with in-room
dining available 24-hours a day.
Featuring nine floors in a contemporary décor, Aqua
Cancun offers 371 air conditioned rooms equipped with
balconies, high-speed internet access, soothing colors,
upscale amenities and fine linens. Room size is
approximately 344 square feet.
This
newly-opened resort offers casual luxury, great
amenities, and an excellent location.
Imagine a sleepy Mexican village nestled on the soft,
sugar-white shores of a sparkling turquoise sea.
Look
a little closer and discover a five star resort in the
Caribbean. Amidst palms and bougainvillea flow two
freeform swimming pools with bridges, palm covered
islands, and a swim-up pool bar.
The
resort is located on the ocean side of the hotel zone
and looks out over Isla Mujeres. The surf is very
gentle, making it an ideal choice for families with
small children.
The
La Palapa restaurant is a long-time favorite with royal
resorts members and guests who enjoy breakfast, lunch
and dinner in a spectacular setting between the pool and
the beach. The menu features tropical soups, salads and
Mexican and American favorites.
Located in the main building of Club Internacional, and
with a beautiful view out over the gardens, El Castillo
restaurant is used for special events.
The
resort stands 14 kilometers north of Cancun and
transports guests via yacht from its Cancun VIP lounge
to Isla Mujeres.
Guests are greeted with chilled champagne and cool
towels. Rejuvenation continues at the spa, presenting a
menu of Mayan-inspired services such as indigenous steam
bath sessions. The spa's garden studio sets the scene
for yoga, Pilates and tai chi sessions. Outdoor
activities include island tours on golf carts and
kayaking adventures in Caribbean waters.
Unik
offers several dining options. Pearl restaurant pairs
fresh seafood and pasta with wine selections by the
hotel's resident sommelier. Jade restaurant fuses Asian
and Mexican flavors to create a unique gourmet menu. The
poolside breeze restaurant utilizes fresh seasonal
produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen.
Additionally, La Isla diner provides poolside lunch
service while Aqua pool bar mixes specialty tropical
cocktails.
Guestrooms at Unik feature flat-screen televisions with
dvd/cd players. Cable television is provided. A bedding
menu offers a selection of pillows and linens. Feather
duvets top the beds. Room services include butler
service and nightly aromatherapy turn-down service.
Select suites open to ocean-view terraces with spa tubs
and outdoor living areas. Bathrooms supply bathrobes,
slippers, designer toiletries and woven cotton towels.
Select bathrooms feature spa tubs and marble-top
vanities with double sinks.
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