Occidental TucancunvsInterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort ranks significantly higher than Occidental Tucancun. Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 6 publications including Star Service, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Occidental Tucancun
Blvd. Kukulkan Km 13.5, Lote 24, Cancun 77500
From $172/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Occidental Tucancun is an all-inclusive, upper-middle-range resort in one of Cancun’s best beach areas, conveniently located behind the Kukulkan shopping mall in the Hotel Zone." Full review
Star Service
"Spring-breakers or those who like to drink themselves into a good time will like it just fine. Outside of peak seasons, this is a solid budget option in the all-inclusive category." Full review
Fodor's
"An ideal location for mall addicts; however, there’s enough to keep non-shoppers occupied, too." Full review
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Blvd Kukulcan Km 7.5, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
"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
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
"The corporate image here appeals more to commercial travelers on working vacations than to tourists. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Beachfront bliss with two restaurants, a pair of pools and a bar with the largest tequila selection in Cancún." Full review
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
"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
"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"