Paradisus CancunvsNIZUC Resort and Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, NIZUC Resort and Spa scores significantly higher than Paradisus Cancun. NIZUC Resort and Spa comes in at 88 with praise from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Paradisus Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 16.5, Cancun 77500
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Having been remodeled from a Gran Melia to a Paradisus in November 2012, this enormous beachfront hotel resembles a modern Mayan temple." Full review
Star Service
"This is still a solid conventional resort by Cancun standards, despite the industrial-scale theatrics of its impressive design." Full review
Gayot
"Mayan-inspired architecture provides an intriguing contrast with this resort's modern amenities."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Magnificent indoor gardens adorn the pyramids at Paradisus Cancun, an all-inclusive resort renowned for its outstanding restaurants and remarkable amenities." Full review
Jetsetter
"Mayan-inspired megaresort on Cancún’s widest beach, with all-inclusive dining, four pools and a nine-hole golf course." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"From its tropical design to its nine restaurants and seven bars, the charming Paradisus Cancun offers its guests all kinds of amenities for their vacation in paradise." Full review
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
Michelin Guide
"To anyone who’s offended by the occasional mention of the C-word, we apologize unreservedly. In fact we’ve gone over ten years without mentioning Cancún, simply because its particularly..." 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"