Hotel Krystal CancunvsHotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa scores slightly higher than Krystal Cancun. Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa is ranked #26 in Cancun with praise from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Krystal Cancun
Paseo Kukulcan, Cancun 77500
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"More modest and relaxed in style than the biggest resort hotels, the Krystal has an especially attractive terrace and pool area above the beach."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated right next to Party Center, you’ll have the city’s best nightclubs steps from your front door; perfect for late nights out." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This Mexican-owned hotel is a contemporary, upper-middle-range resort with an all-inclusive option that's popular with Mexican and international guests alike." Full review
Star Service
"Of course, the hotel's big selling point is its perfect location for nightlife-seekers, just steps from the booming bass speakers of Daddy O's and Coco Bongo nightclubs." Full review
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Avoid the older rooms facing the street, as these are the worst of the lot.
Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro
Av. Yaxchilan No. 31, Cancun 77500
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"A refreshing retreat from the bustling streets of El Centro, this hotel has a lobby adorned with a palapa roof, waterfalls, tropical birds, and stone flooring." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An unusual hotel on a lively street in Cancún city, lined with enjoyable restaurants that are favorites with locals."
Frommer's
"Creatively designed to resemble a Maya temple, this downtown hotel features a lovely pool and waterfall, full-service spa, and authentic Mexican cantina." Full review
i
Ask for a room overlooking the ivy-filled courtyard.
Oyster
Budget
"There are a lot of property features for this category, including a pool, a spa, performance venues, and several dining options." Full review
Frommer's
"This unique hotel's public areas could be the entrance to a Disney "Maya Adventure" ride—stone block walls, replicas of Maya statues and stelae, murals of ancient myths and warriors, reliefs that could have been lifted from a Maya temple, stone archways (even in the sapphire-blue waterfall swimming pool)" Full review
i
Don't miss the floor-to-ceiling city views from the third-floor corridor.