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Kempinski Hotel CancunvsTemptation Cancun Resort
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly better than Temptation Cancun Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ranks #1 in Cancun with accolades from 14 reviewers such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
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Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
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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
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
Temptation Cancun Resort Frommer's Star Service
Blvd. Kukulcan km 3.5, Cancun 77500
From $382/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This adults-only (21 and over) getaway is a spirited all-inclusive resort favored by those looking for significant social interaction." Full review
Star Service "On the calmer north side of hotel row, this low-brow, hijinks, adults-only hotel has gained a reputation as a naughty all-inclusive on a lousy beach. Granted the atmosphere is..." Full review
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Guests who don't want to be caught up in the party scene should request rooms on the south side of the resort (the old Plaza Las Glorias section), which faces the Quiet Pool.
