Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun CentrovsNIZUC Resort and Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, NIZUC Resort and Spa ranks significantly better than Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa. NIZUC Resort and Spa comes in at #5 in Cancun with praise from 8 sources such as Fodor's, Gayot and Oyster.
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
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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
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Don't miss the floor-to-ceiling city views from the third-floor corridor.
NIZUC Resort and Spa
Blvd Kukulcan Km 21, Cancun 77500
From $420/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"It is a postcard of Riviera Maya chic, with a moderate size, immodest modern style, service and a thoughtful layout that puts it directly into competition with Rosewood Mayakoba." Full review
Fodor's
"Tucked away on a beach sheltered by mangroves and facing the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, this stylish resort has the most secluded and spectacular location in Cancún." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Its mangroves and rocky white-sand beaches help make it an ideal spot for couples and friends to relax and soak in Cancun's sometimes elusive tranquility." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Views aside, there’s much more to love at this 274-room resort that meanders along 29 acres of the Riviera Maya." Full review
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Book one of the eight penthouse suites, which have outdoor living rooms and Caribbean vistas.
Travel + Leisure
"This stunning contemporary hotel is relatively new to Cancun, but it has already earned a stellar reputation as one of the best." Full review
Gayot
"This designer hotel wows guests with its sleek, tasteful blend of mid-century and Mayan styles."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A luxurious temple to calm overlooking two white sand beaches and a mangrove-lined canal." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Nizuc Resort & Spa is a dreamy beach escape." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Close enough to the airport, while still feeling a world away, Nizuc Resort & Spa is all about quiet, low-key luxury and stunning design"