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The Westin Resort & Spa CancunvsKempinski Hotel Cancun
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is the choice of most writers compared to The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ranks #1 in Cancun with recommendations from 14 sources including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
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Concierge
Oyster
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Frommer's
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 20, Cancun 77500
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"On the southern end of the Zona Hotelera, this hotel is quite secluded; you'll get privacy, but have to drive to get to shops and restaurants." Full review
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Be sure to request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor since they were renovated in 2012.
"The quality and prices are satisfying enough to keep guests happy—a good thing, since there are few other options within walking distance."
Upscale
"This 379-room resort is located at the very end of the Hotel Zone, in a quiet spot far from the Cancun buzz." Full review
"Striking, minimalist accommodation with pillow-top beds, deluxe showers and impressive views. An additional west-facing beach and pool on the lagoon get afternoon sun."
"Discover nature and nurture at our serene resort, where private beaches meet aqua waters, and recreation and relaxation options are endless." Full review
"This is as much seclusion as you'll find in the Hotel Zone, and the kids' club and variety of activities make it a great place for families." Full review
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
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Concierge
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Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Gayot
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
"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