Kempinski Hotel CancunvsMarriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is preferred by most professionals compared to Marriott Cancun Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at #1 in Cancun with praise from 14 publications like Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun Show All Reviews
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
Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort
Blvd Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Sweeping grounds and arched walkways that lead up to the six-story building will make you forget you're at a Marriott." Full review
Frommer's
"This picture-perfect Marriott resort is one of the most enticing family destinations in Cancún." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Among the most family-friendly resorts in the Hotel Zone, the CasaMagna Marriott Cancún has a well-organized kids’ club, an extensive stretch of beach, and a children’s menu at almost every restaurant." Full review
Star Service
"This dependable standby continues to provide something few Cancun hotels can achieve: a reliable, steadfast operation offering solid quality at honest rates. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A kids' club and children's pool make it family-friendly... while the swim-up infinity pool bar, extra-large hot tub, spa area, and raucous sports bar are ideal for adults." Full review
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Afar Magazine
"CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort features 450 re-modeled rooms and suites with balconies with ocean views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Experience understated luxury in the Cancun Hotel Zone, combined with some of the best resort dining the destination has to offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"New pools, an exhilarating water park, and daily entertainment, guests will enjoy superb hospitality...dining options range from a beach shack to a Polynesia grill. There’s a spa, fitness center"