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Moon Palace CancunvsKempinski Hotel Cancun
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly better than Moon Palace Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at #1 in Cancun with positive reviews from 14 reviews such as Rough Guide, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Moon Palace Cancun
Jetsetter
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Carretera Federal 307 Km 340, Cancun 77500
From $687/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
"Upscale take on the all-inclusive megaresort, with a superlative spa and Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course." Full review
"Located on the southern coast close to the airport, just south of the Westin, this enormous, sprawling destination resort represents the epitome of industrial-grade, mass-market resort tourism." Full review
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Because of the resort's huge size, anyone seeking what would be a simple request in most hotels—more towels, room relocation—can expect to run into a brick wall.
"Cancún’s beachfront Moon Palace resort is putting a little luxury back into the all-inclusive model." Full review
All-Inclusive
"A gigantic all-inclusive luxury resort along Cancun's Mayan Riviera... But if you aren't bothered about the beach, this place is tough to beat." Full review
6.0
"With endless activities for families and an on-site golf course, it's a destination in and of itself." Full review
"This Cancún all-inclusive is great for families looking for a relaxing getaway with something for every member of their crew"
"The resort is split into two sides, the Nizuc side offers a more tranquil feel and the Sunrise side scratches that active, lively itch. Either way, you'll have access to the entire property"
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Afar Magazine 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
"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
"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."
"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
"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
"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."
"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
"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."
"With an emphasis on leisurely comfort as well as hospitable excellence, rooms feature marble countertops and baths with rainforest showerheads."
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
"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