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InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG HotelvsLive Aqua Beach Resort Cancun

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun ranks significantly higher than Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort. Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun is ranked #3 in Cancun with positive reviews from 8 publications like The Telegraph, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.

InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
7/10
Blvd Kukulcan Km 7.5, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $196/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This landmark hotel boasts one of the best beaches in Cancún, and it has a contemporary and clean look to it that includes the swanky lobby with a tequila bar." Full review
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Ask for one of the newly renovated rooms in the tower.
Concierge Concierge
"The Presidente was one of Cancún's first luxury hotels... it has a comfy, lived-in casualness that suits the flip-flop-and-shorts ambience of Cancun."
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Ask for a suite on the tenth floor to insure the most generous space indoors and out.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 300-room upscale resort stands out for its truly massive stretch of white-sand beach, one of the largest and least crowded of any resort in Cancun." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The corporate image here appeals more to commercial travelers on working vacations than to tourists. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Beachfront bliss with two restaurants, a pair of pools and a bar with the largest tequila selection in Cancún." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This quiet, simple and beautiful small resort boasts Cancún’s best beach, with calm, clear waters and unbeatable swimming conditions, not to mention its powdery white sand." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Its 300 rooms and suites make very few stylistic concessions to tropical themes...they’re provided with all the typical high-end comforts, including extravagant spa-like bathrooms, and many have views" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Travelers looking for an exceptional hotel option should consider the InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort...the King Signature Suite Ocean Front rooms are an absolute dream"
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
8/10
Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $380/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Expect soothing hues, large airy rooms, and a resident DJ spinning tunes that perfect the Zen vibe." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Suites have slick entertainment gadgets and multiple mirrors reflecting the blue sky outside the balcony doors... what really sets this resort apart is its food."
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Be sure to pack your designer resortwear.
Star Service Star Service
"Along with a few newer standouts, Nizuc Resort and ME Cancun, it is a steadfast option that remains one of Cancun's go-to resorts for style hounds and fashionistas." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The all-inclusive Live Aqua is one of the most stylish resorts in the Hotel Zone -- New Age music emanates from each corner, behind every palm tree, and around the eight tempting pools." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located at the corners of every floor, Live Aqua suites open onto oversize terraces with private Jacuzzi pools." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This adults-only hotel appeals to all the senses through a menu of scents, personalised music, comfort-filled rooms and rave-worthy cuisine, as well as its spectacular Caribbean beach." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"It’s a modern, adults-only hotel that aims to pamper you stylishly." Full review

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