Cancun accommodations
Cancun accommodations welcome you to a destination that was once a deserted island, separated from the mainland by two narrow canals. Known for its playas (beaches – white sand), clear turquoise waters, nightclubs, restaurants, bars, parks, marinas, Mayan ruins, shopping malls, watersport activities and dolphin sightings, Cancun is located on the Yucatán Peninsula’s northeastern coast, about 70 miles north of Cozumel island, and about 190 miles east of the Mexican state of Yucatán’s capital city, Merida.
Cancun main attractions: Mercado 28 (flea market, food stalls, shops), Plaza Las Americas (shopping mall), La Isla Cancún (shopping mall), Playa Delfines (white-sand beach, umbrellas, restaurants, dolphin sightings), Playa Langosta (public beach, white sand, playground, restaurants, public restrooms), Marina Puerto Cancún (shopping mall), Las Plazas Outlet Cancun (shopping mall), Gran Plaza Cancún (shopping mall), Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cancún (restaurant), Ferris Wheel Cancun (tourist attraction), Interactive Aquarium Cancún (aquarium), Museo Maya de Cancún (Mayan museum), Playa Marlín (public beach, white sand, bathrooms, showers, nearby restaurants), Captain Hook Cancun (tourist attraction), Parque Ecológico Kabah (ecological park, vegetation, wildlife, running paths, playground), El Rey Archaeological Zone (250 AD Mayan ruins), Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún (tourist attraction tower, rotating observation deck), Santuario Maria Desatadora de Nudos (Catholic church), Zona Arqueológica de El Meco (archaeological site)
4.3 miles long and about a half-mile wide, Isla Mujeres (island) is reachable via a short ferry ride courtesy of Ultramar.
Isla Mujeres points of interest: Playa Norte (public beach, palm tree-lined, beach chairs, restaurants, bars), Punta Sur (ecological park, beaches, lighthouse, large sculptures, path overlooking the ocean), Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres (theme park – swim with dolphins), Parador Fotográfico (beachside observation deck – ocean views, photo spot), Garrafon Natural Reef Park (theme park), Café Mogagua (coffee shop), Mango Cafe (breakfast restaurant), Playa Centro, Playa Lancheros “La casa del Tikinxic” (restaurant), Zama Beach and Lounge, Oscars Grill (restaurant), North Garden (restaurant), MUSA (underwater art museum), Soggy Peso (bar & grill), Parque de Los Sueños (water park, ocean slides, pools, zip-lines, restaurant, swim-up bar), Green Verde (Mexican restaurant), Rancho Capricho (bar & grill), Mirador Punta Sur (observation deck), La Palapa del Capitan (restaurant), Isla Brewing Company (brewery), Mayakita Restaurant (breakfast restaurant), Playa El Cocal, Hermosa Caleta (beach), Piscina del Rey (natural ocean pool)
The most popular ways to explore Isla Mujeres are by golf cart, scooter or bicycle, with Good Mexican (golf carts/moped rentals) and BiCi Express (bicycles) being top rental choices.
About a 2-hour drive from Cancun, Chichén Itzá and Tulum are home to some of the world’s most well-preserved Mayan ruins.
Cancun main airport: Cancun International Airport (southside)
Rideshare service: Uber
Bus routes: R1 and R2 (most-utilized by visitors – hotel zone/downtown)
Cancun top events: Cancun Jazz Festival, Riviera Maya Jazz Festival (Playa del Carmen – 40 miles from Cancun), Crash My Playa, Out of the Blue Festival, Dead Ahead Festival, Inceptionfest (spring break music festival), Paradise Blue Festival, The Sands Rocks, Island Time Music Festival, Cancun Jumpoff, Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Cancun’s professional football club is Cancún F.C., which plays at Estadio Olímpico Andrés Quintana Roo (capacity 20,000) not far from the hotel zone. Of course, Cancun is a college spring break epicenter. When in Cancun, tap water is best avoided for drinking, and even when brushing teeth when possible. Apart from restaurants/bars, be wary of ice in beverages. Cancun’s beaches are known to have strong undertows. Generally, Cancun’s hotel zone, along with Isla Mujeres, are safe places. Nevertheless, and as with any destination, one should remain vigilant, while traveling / going out in a group when possible. Avoiding the city’s inland outskirts is advised. Keep in mind that nightclub drinks can be expensive, so some form of “pre-gaming” might be best. Of course, rideshare service should be utilized when partying if there is no designated driver. Cancun’s currency is the Mexican peso, cars travel on the right-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. Cancun accommodations are some of Mexico’s best. Before we get to Cancun accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
Prior to European arrival, the Cancun-area’s Mayan inhabitants referred to the area as Nizuc, meaning ‘promontory’ or ‘point of grass’. The name Cancun derives from the Mayan name kàan kun, which translates to ‘nest of snakes’ or ‘place of the golden snake’ (even though snakes are essentially non-existent in Cancun). Following the Spanish conquest of Yucatán circa the early-16th century, the Mayan population was largely decimated due to warfare, disease and famine. Smaller Mayan settlements survived only on the islands of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. Apart from the Mayans and Spanish conquistadors, Cancun’s history is largely void until the 20th century. A planned city, Cancun developed to foster tourism at the onset of the 1970s. At that time, Isla Cancan had only three residents, who were Don José de Jesús Lima Gutiérrez’s coconut plantation caretakers. These caretakers lived on Isla Mujeres. The nearby fishing village and military base of Puerto Juárez had a population of around 120. Tourism investors were reluctant to gamble on the unknown and uninhabited area. As such, Cancun’s first nine hotels were financed by the Bank of Mexico. Playa Blanca, which became a Blue Bay Hotel and eventually Temptation Resort, was the first hotel built. Throughout its recent history, Cancun has transformed rapidly from a fishing village into a world-renowned tourist destination.
Founded on April 20, 1970, Cancun today is home to around 630,000 ‘Cancunenses’. The Mexican state of Quintana Roo’s most populous city, Cancun is also the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez. Cancun is one of Mexico’s easternmost points and is just north of the Riviera Maya resort area. The city’s highest elevation is 30 feet. In 2023, 21 million tourists visited Cancun. Historically, Cancun has accounted for about 15% of total international spring break travel. Home to a tropical climate, Cancun remains hot throughout the year, and benefits from sea breezes that generally keep the temperature below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainy season occurs between August and December, with dry season commencing from December through April. Hurricane season lasts from June through November. Sea temperatures are always warm thanks to the Yucatan current from the south. Additional points of interest include Coco Bongo (night club), The City Nightclub, Puerto Juárez (Isla Mujeres access point), Playa Tortugas, Luxury Avenue (boutique mall), San Miguelito Ruins, Kukulcan Boulevard (resorts, shopping malls, restaurants), Fuente del Ceviche (fountain), Punta Cancun LightHouse and Estadio de Béisbol Beto Ávila. Local foods include fajitas, tacos, burritos, carnitas, empanadas, guacamole and various seafoods. Popular drinks are margaritas, mojitos, daiquiris, piña coladas and the banana monkey (chilled drink, made with coffee liquor, banana, chocolate and coconut). With some background information on the area, we’re ready for Cancun accommodations that are sure to help make for an exciting trip.
1st Luxury Warehouse
Calle Monte Líbano, Riviera Park, 77560
Cancún International Airport
Apartment amenities: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, hairdryers, full-day security, private entrance, free private parking, indoor play area, paid airport shuttle service
Nearby: El Cantón Toluqueño (Mexican restaurant), Mario Friend Renta De Autos (car rental agency)
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Within 3.9 miles:
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
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- Coral Beach
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Within 9 miles:
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- Mayan Museum
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Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Apartment): $297
Cost per person (twelve people): $24
Bed and Breakfast Pecarí
Calle Pecari #31, 77500
SMZ 20 Park
B&B amenities: private pool, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, free parking
Nearby: A la Burger (hamburger restaurant), Chila y Quil (restaurant)
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- SMZ 20 Park (state park)
- Parque Grosella
- Parque las Palapas
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Within 2.2 miles:
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- Playa Linda
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Within 6 miles:
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
- Mayan Museum
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Bed and Breakfast Pecarí is 8 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night: $44
Sina Suites Cancun
Quetzal 33 Fraccionamiento Club de Golf Zona Hotelera, 77500
Playa Ancha
Hotel amenities: private marina, poolside restaurant, Palapa thatched hut bar, continental breakfast, outdoor swimming pool with lagoon views, spacious accommodations set in gardens, tiled floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, mini-bars
Nearby restaurants: LOS DE PESCADO (seafood restaurant), Smashing Burgers (hamburger restaurant)
Nearby misc.: Golden Scissors Barbershop, Magic Sea (boat rental service), Cancun Scuba Center (diving center)
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- Playa Ancha
- Playa Chac Mool
- El Rey Beach
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Within 1.6 miles:
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- Jardín de Zona Hotelera
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- Mayan Museum
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Sina Suites is 10 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Superior Suite): $436
Cost per person (six people): $72
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 9.5, 77500
Playa Caracol | Cancun Center | Playa Gaviota Azul | Forum By The Sea | Punta Cancun LightHouse
Hotel amenities: multiple fine dining restaurants, outdoor pool, 40,000-square-foot full-service spa, gym with an ocean view, children’s club, balconies, mini-bars, in-room safes
Nearby restaurants / bars: Señor Frog’s, Hard Rock Cafe Cancun, Hooters Cancun, Restaurante Mextreme (Mexican restaurant), Casa Tequila (Mexican restaurant), El Timón De Cancún (restaurant), Casa Persa (Persian restaurant), Ember Kosher (Kosher restaurant), Kosher Cancun (Kosher restaurant), Marinero’s (seafood restaurant), Mocambo Restaurantes (seafood restaurant), PEPPERS Tacos & Caldos, playa gaviotas (seafood restaurant), Calypso’s (Mexican restaurant), La Joya (restaurant), Almadía Cancún (restaurant), Monkey Business (restaurant), Hanaichi (Japanese restaurant), Hiroya Ramen (Japanese restaurant), Tacos Rigo (bar & grill), Abolengo Cancun (bar & grill), Botanero Nacional (bar), Divax Nightclub (bar), Cotorritos (bar)
Nearby misc.: Mandala Cancun (nightclub), Coco Bongo (nightclub), The City Nightclub, Mandala Beach Club, Stones Hair and Spa, Häagen-Dazs (ice cream shop), Súper Chedraui Selecto (supermarket), Plaza La Fiesta (shopping mall), Forum By The Sea (shopping mall), Zingara (swimwear store), Wind & Wave (surf school), Caracol Beach, Playa Lagarto (beach)
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- Playa Caracol
- Cancun Center
- Playa Gaviota Azul
- Forum By The Sea (amusement center)
- Punta Cancun LightHouse
- Playa Forum
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Within 2.7 miles:
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- Kukulcan Plaza
- Luxury Avenue
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Grand Fiesta Americana is 11 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Infinite Ocean Front Two Bedroom Master Suite): $3,576
Cost per person (five people): $715
The Yellow Capsule
Blv Cumbres SM 310 MZ 109 LT 4, 77560
Plaza La Roca | Divina Carne | Pabellon Cumbres
Hotel amenities: restaurant, continental breakfast, terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, 24-hour front desk, shared bathroom
Nearby restaurants: Lara&Luca Cancun (restaurant), Corazon Oaxaqueño (Mexican restaurant), La Parrilla La Roca (Mexican restaurant), TGI Friday’s, Belgian Waffle Boutique (restaurant)
Nearby misc.: La Europea Plaza Cumbres (wine store), Sam’s Club (supermarket), Krispy Kreme (donut shop), Anytime Fitness (gym)
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- Plaza La Roca (shopping mall)
- Divina Carne (steakhouse)
- Pabellon Cumbres (shopping mall)
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Within 2 miles:
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- Show Time Karaoke Bar
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- House of Culture
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The Yellow Capsule Experience is 6 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night: $32 (non-refundable option)
Haven Riviera
Carretera Federal 307 Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Km 335, 77500
Xoximilco
Resort amenities: restaurant, buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, nightclub, private beach area, outdoor swimming pool, terrace, garden, hot tub, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes (select rooms), coffee machines, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, free private parking
Nearby: Moon Palace
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Within 11 miles:
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
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Within 32 miles:
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- Playa del Carmen National Airport
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Haven Riviera Cancun – All Inclusive – Adults Only is 5 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Serenity Club Two Bedroom Master Suite Ocean Front): $3,964
Cost per person (four people): $991
Atelier Playa Mujeres
Prolongación Bonampak S/N MZ 1, 77400
Playa Mujeres
Resort amenities: restaurant, buffet breakfast, private beach, outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, 24-hour front desk, car rental service
Nearby restaurants: Toscana (Italian restaurant), Duke’s Lobster (American restaurant), El Suspiro (restaurant), Las Olas (restaurant), Chez Isabelle (restaurant), Sports Bar (restaurant), Tinto & Tapas (restaurant)
Nearby misc.: Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Samaki Fishing Charters (fishing charter), Cancún Fun Times (entertainment agency), Puerto Amada (landmark)
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- Playa Mujeres
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Within 4.8 miles:
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- Gran Puerto Cancún
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
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Atelier Playa Mujeres is 15 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite – King): $2,055
Cost per person (three people): $685
La Villa du Golf
Km 7.5 Zona Hotelera, Calle Quetzal, 77500
Playa Ancha
Hotel amenities: homemade breakfast, outdoor pool, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, free parking, airport shuttle service
Also in the area: Sina Suites
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- Playa Ancha
- Playa Chac Mool
- Playa Gaviota Azul
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Within 4.9 miles:
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- Parque las Palapas
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Within 7 miles:
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
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La Villa du Golf à Cancun Hotel Boutique is 10 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night: $214
Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel
Zona Hotelera, Cenzontle #4 Edificio Naranja, 77500
Playa Tortugas
Hotel amenities: outdoor infinity swimming pool, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, luggage storage
Nearby: Marina Aquatours, Ultramar (transportation service), Cancun Alive (sightseeing tour agency), Adventures Cancun (sightseeing tour agency), Fishing Boats in Cancun (fishing charter)
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- Playa Tortuga
- Monumento
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Within 1.2 miles:
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- Coco Bongo
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- Playa Linda
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Within 7 miles:
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- Mayan Ruins
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Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel is 12 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Superior Suite): $358
Cost per person (five people): $71
Hyatt Zilara
Blvd Kukulkan Km. 11.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | Playa Chacmool | La Isla Shopping Mall | Interactive Aquarium Cancún | Ferris Wheel Cancun
Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, outdoor pools, private beach area, sea views, fitness center, scuba diving lessons, wine tasting classes, live nightly entertainment, themed parties, cultural shows
Nearby restaurants: Trattoria Limoncello (Italian restaurant), Lorenzillo’s (restaurant), Mirador Italian Restaurant, Umami (Japanese restaurant)
Nearby misc.: Casino Macao, Westin Lagunamar Main Pool (outdoor swimming pool), Plaza La Fiesta Flamingo Mall, Yamil Lu’um (historical place – 13th century Mayan temple)
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- The City Nightclub
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- Backstage Theatre
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Hyatt Zilara is 10 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Luxury King Suite): $842
Hyatt Ziva
Blvd. Kukulcan, Manzana 51 Lote 7, 77500
Playa Punta
Hotel amenities: cascading pools, pool bar, oceanfront spa, massages, holistic body treatments, hydrotherapy services, fitness center, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, mini-bars, bathrobes, slippers, theater shows, watersports, tequila tastings, microbrewery
Also in the area: Grand Fiesta Americana
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- Playa Punta
- Playa Gaviota Azul
- Playa Chac Mool
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- Mayan Museum
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- Unidad Deportiva Lombardo Toledano
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Hyatt Ziva Cancun is 13 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Club Corner Suite): $1,722
Cost per person (three people): $574
Nizuc Resort & Spa
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 21, Punta Nizuc, 77500
Punta Nizuc
Resort amenities: multiple restaurants, private dock, outdoor pool, panoramic sea views, spa, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, rainfall showers, event & meeting facilities, free private parking
Nearby restaurants: Ramona (seafood restaurant), Rio Nizuc (seafood restaurant), Navios Seafood (restaurant), Bikini Sunday (seafood restaurant), Pescadillas el Galeon (Mexican restaurant), Hakka Japanese Cuisine, Indochine (restaurant), Taco Arte Restaurant at Club Med, Benazuzza (restaurant), La Punta Grill & Lounge, Km19.5 (bar & grill)
Nearby misc.: Mirador Playa Coral (public beach), OXXO (convenience store)
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- Punta Nizuc (coral reef diving)
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Within 1.9 miles:
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- Wet ‘n Wild Cancun
- El Rey Mayan Ruins
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- Moon Palace
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Nizuc Resort & Spa is 6 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Penthouse Suite): $2,564
Cost per person (three people): $854
Humant Coliving
Av. Cozumel 23, 11, 77504
La Vicenta | Costelão Churrascaria Bonampak
Hotel amenities: terrace, patios, garden, air conditioning, desks, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, free private parking, airport transportation
Nearby: La Tranquita (bar & grill), Café Nader Nichupte, GOmart Zaino (supermarket), Plaza Península (shopping mall), Neo Sport Gym, TecMilenio University
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Within 1 mile:
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- Parque Urbano Ecológico Kabah
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- Mundo a
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- Playa Las Perlas
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Humant Coliving is 8 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Studio with Terrace): $131
Casa Kin33
Luis Donaldo Colosio mz 3 lote 5, 77560
JM Car Cancun
Guesthouse amenities: swimming pool, garden, garden views, free Wi-Fi, free private parking
Nearby: Selva Natura Interactiva (petting zoo)
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- JM Car Cancun (car rental agency)
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Within 2.1 miles:
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- Cancun Underwater Museum
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- Cancun Bus Station
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Within 59 miles:
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- Cozumel International Airport
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Casa Kin33 is 3.6 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Family Room): $398
Cost per person (four people): $99
Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva
Blvd. Kukulcan, Mz 51 Hotel Zone, 77500
Coco Bongo | The City Nightclub
Resort amenities: restaurant, VIP rooftop access, balconies, spa, private hot tubs, bathrooms with ocean views, floor-to-ceiling rainfall showers, butler service, private transfers
Nearby restaurants / bars: La Bastille (French restaurant), El Mercado (restaurant), Habaneros Mexican Cevecheria (Mexican restaurant), Dips & Sips (bar), Tres Cerveza’s (sports bar)
Nearby misc.: Epic Water Toys, Solobuceo (diving center), Punta Cancun Lighthouse, Los Cubos De Forum (tourist attraction), Playa Gaviota Azul (public beach)
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Within 2.2 miles:
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- La Isla Shopping Mall
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- Kukulcan Plaza
- Luxury Avenue
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Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva Cancun is 11 miles from Cancun International Airport
Approximate cost per night (Turquoize Sky Ocean Front Master King): $1,292
Cost per person (three people): $430
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Carretera a Punta Sam Isla Blanca, MZ 2, Lt 10, 77400
Playa Blanca
Resort amenities: restaurant, buffet, continental or American breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, garden, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, ATM, concierge service, pool table, table tennis, darts, free private parking
Nearby: Extreme Zone Beach & Spa, Cabañas “Isla Blanca”, Villa Chenera (function room facility), Isla Blanca Kiteboarding & Wingfoil School Cancun (surf school), Punta Cocos Beach Club & Marina, Fin Chasers Fly fishing Isla Blanca (fishing charter), Jurassic Splash Park (water park)
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- Playa Blanca
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- Mujeres Beach
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- Albercas Puerto
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Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres – All Inclusive Adults Only is 21 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Presidential Suite Swim Out Ocean Front with Terrace): $8,267 (additional city tax may apply)
Riu Palace Kukulkan
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12 Zona Hotelera, 77500
Playa Marlin | El Fish Fritanga
Resort amenities: restaurant, buffet / American breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, terrace, balconies, garden, fitness center, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, German, English, Spanish & French-speaking reception staff, currency exchange, ATM, concierge service, free private parking
Nearby restaurants / bars: La Buena Barra (Mexican restaurant), Cenacolo Hotel Zone Cancún (restaurant), El Fisherman Cancun (seafood restaurant), La Tia Juana (restaurant), Despecho Cancún (bar)
Nearby misc.: La Europea Zona Hotelera (wine store), La Casa del Habano Cancún (tobacco shop)
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- Playa Marlin
- El Fish Fritanga
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- Playa Ballenas
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- Playa Chac Mool
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- Mayan Museum
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Riu Palace Kukulkan – Adults Only – All Inclusive is 11 miles from Cancun International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Junior Suite Ocean Front Elite Club): $2,561
Cost per person (three people): $853
So there they are, Cancun accommodations that will help make for an incredible trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Mexico!