Hard Rock Hotel CancunvsThe Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun ranks slightly better than The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun ranks #17 in Cancun with praise from 6 publications including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 14.5, Cancun 77500
From $451/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's
"In keeping with Hard Rock tradition, the property showcases a collection of authentic musical memorabilia and hosts an ongoing schedule of live concerts and celebrity-driven soirees." Full review
Jetsetter
"High-octane beachfront all-inclusive where guests party like rock stars and bed down in beach-facing cribs." Full review
Star Service
"This all-inclusive 12-story resort has always had good bones, and it offers plenty of activities, as well as guest rooms tailored for romancing couples." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"An all-inclusive hotel that really does include everything, from top-shelf drinks to live rock concerts on the beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This is, hands-down, Cancun’s coolest all-inclusive hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Cancun is a party place. The “rock star digs” (as the rooms are called) have private balconies, personal whirlpool tubs, and “sleep like a rock” bedding." Full review
The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
Blvd. Kukulcan km 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The location is good, too, and the brash eight-story U-shaped complex wraps around an impressive pool that is the center of attention during the day." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"One of Cancun’s most renowned resorts, The Royal, is a popular choice for couples and honeymooners thanks to its stunning location on a sheltered beach with calm waters." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This large, full-service all-inclusive resort in the Cancun hotel district directly overlooks the white-sand beach that’s a hallmark of this popular Mexican vacation destination." Full review
Jetsetter
"A spacious junior suite at an all-inclusive Cancun resort on a beautiful, white-sand, Caribbean beach." Full review