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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsParadisus Cancun
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is preferred by most professionals compared to Paradisus Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun has a TripExpert Score of 96 with endorsements from 14 reviews like Frommer's, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
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Jetsetter
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Oyster
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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
Paradisus Cancun Fodor's Star Service Gayot
The Telegraph Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
