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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsFlamingo Cancun Resort
Flamingo Cancun Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly better than Flamingo Cancun Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at 96 with approval from 14 reviews like Star Service, Frommer's and Concierge.
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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
Fodor's "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
Concierge "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."
Frommer's "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
Jetsetter "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
DK Eyewitness "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."
Star Service "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
Rough Guide "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."
Gayot "With an emphasis on leisurely comfort as well as hospitable excellence, rooms feature marble countertops and baths with rainforest showerheads."
Oyster 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
Afar Magazine "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
Flamingo Cancun Resort Star Service Oyster Frommer's
Blvd Kukulcan Km 11, Cancun 77500
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Across from Flamingo Plaza, next to the flamboyant Royal, this modest budget-class property faces the same excellent beach as its neighbors, who charge much more for the privilege." Full review
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While high-maintenance guests should probably avoid this place—uneven service, only two restaurants, bare-bone amenities—undemanding types requiring little more than a great view will find lots to like here.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The beach is the highlight here; it’s spacious and scenic with gorgeous blue water and a wide stretch of sand." Full review
Frommer's "One of Cancun's many buildings that echo the shape of a Maya pyramid, this is one of the Hotel Zone's best-known budget hotels, commanding a wide, beautiful white beach" Full review
