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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsExcellence Playa Mujeres
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun and Excellence Playa Mujeres are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly higher than Excellence Playa Mujeres. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at #1 in Cancun with praise from 14 publications like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
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Retorno del Rey 36, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Outfitted with crystal chandeliers, beautiful antiques, and elegant oil paintings, this hotel's elegant style is so European that you may well forget you're in Mexico." Full review
"The Ritz-Carlton has long been one of Cancún's most luxurious hotels, with a prime location on a quiet street near the Zona Hotelera beaches."
"The exclusive Ritz-Carlton fronts a gorgeous white-sand beach, having recently added a significant stretch of sand as part of Cancún's $71-million beach recovery project." Full review
"An outpost of baronial elegance in the heart of Cancun’s hotel zone, with residential-style beachfront and oceanview rooms and activities galore." Full review
"One of the most opulent of the resort hotels along Cancún beach. Guests can choose between two pools, a spa offering conventional and Mayan treatments, and six restaurants."
"Set on the white-sand beach, the E-shaped, peach-colored building rises nine stories above two free-form blue-tiled pools, a 30-foot-long whirlpool and a poolside restaurant." Full review
"The last word in luxury in Cancún: all chandeliers, oil paintings and deep carpeting. Even if it doesn’t seem particularly Mexican, it’s still an impeccably run hotel."
"With an emphasis on leisurely comfort as well as hospitable excellence, rooms feature marble countertops and baths with rainforest showerheads."
Kid-Friendly
"The resort's romantic and luxurious vibe is ideal for couples looking to splurge. While the resort is undeniably grand, it's surprisingly unstuffy and young." Full review
"Mexico's culinary history and repertoire are vast, with significant variations by region. In the Yucatan Peninsula, where Cancun is located, many traditional dishes are informed and..." Full review
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Prolongacion Bonampak, S/N, Punta Sam, Playa Mujeres, Cancun 77400
From $680/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
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"North of mainland Cancún, this adults-only resort has redefined the all-inclusive concept." Full review
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"This adults-only luxury resort offers a nice all-inclusive experience with tons of variety -- multiple dining options, several beautiful pools, a gorgeous spa, and dozens of wonderful activities." Full review
"It only takes minutes to find refuge from Cancun's crowds at this all-inclusive hideaway just north of the city." Full review
"This adults-only complex, the anchor for real estate development, is on a two-mile stretch of beach and comprises a wandering collection of three- to six-story contemporary buildings." Full review
"The all-inclusive adults-only resort is close to a variety of Mexico's top tourist attractions... All suites are well-appointed."