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Book your stay in Cancun with these editor-loved and T+L award-winning properties.

Hotel room with a view

Guest room at Dreams Riviera Cancun.Credit:Courtesy of Hyatt

Courtesy of Hyatt

Cancun welcomes over 10 million visitors a year and reigns asMexicos top tourist destination.

Whether youre planning a trip around romance, celebration, adventure, or gastronomy, Cancun can deliver.

Here is a list of the best of the best.

Hotel room with private patio

Guest patio at Atelier Playa Mujeres.Courtesy of Atelier Playa Mujeres

Reservations are required at the cant-miss restaurant, Maria Delores by Edgar Nunez.

Its easy to see why this hotel landed a spot in our Worlds Best Awards 2023.

The resorts signature restaurant, Maria Delores by Edgar Nunez, features seasonal menus with pre-Hispanic dishes and ingredients.

Aerial view of pool and beach

Pool area at Excellence Playa Mujeres.Courtesy of Excellence Playa Mujeres

Dont miss taking a guided art walk through the property or splurge at the three-level 3,000-foot NUUP Spa.

The minimum age at this adults-only resort is 18.

Reasonably priced room upgrades snag extras like swim-up pools, stunning terraces, and plunge pools with rooftop views.

Private balcony with view of a beach

Guest room at Hyatt Ziva Cancun.Courtesy of Hyatt

and cheers with fellow travelers with a craft cocktail at one of the bars.

La Villa du Golf Cancun is an independently-owned outlier of a property in the Hotel Zone.

Rooms are spacious, clean, and air-conditioned.

Courtesy of Le Blanc Spa Resorts, Cancún, Mexico

Courtesy of Le Blanc Spa Resorts

Guests get free Wi-Fi and parking, and the hotel can arrange airport transfers.

Rooms and suites in Turquoise Tower are strictly adults-only and come with special privileges.

Hyatt Ziva Cancun first came on the scene back in 2016.

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Guest room at Renaissance Cancun Resort.Courtesy of Marriott

This all-inclusive resort is chock-full of activities, eats, drinks, and beautiful peninsular views off Punta Cancun.

Suites come standard with stocked minibars, Bluetooth speakers, and 24-hour room service.

All guests must be 18 years or older.

Waldorf Astoria Cancun lobby

The lobby of the Waldorf Astoria Cancun.Victor Elias / Courtesy of Hilton

This property was voted onto our Worlds Best Awards list in 2022 and 2023.

Rooms are on the small side and Wi-Fi isnt free (unless youre a Marriott Bonvoy member).

The Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina opened in 2019 as the first Renaissance property in Mexico.

Hotel room with a view

Guest room at Hotel Mousai Cancun.Courtesy of Hotel Mousai Cancun

Expect balconies, picture windows with views, loveseat sitting areas, and walk-in glass showers with rainfall showerheads.

Youll need to rent a car if you want to explore beyond this secluded property.

It didnt take long for this opulent gem to make it onto our 2023 It List.

NIZUC Resort & Spa

Courtesy of NIZUC Resort & Spa

Gratuities are not included in the nightly rate.

Dreams Riviera Cancun offers an archetypal family-friendly Mexican all-inclusive experience.

A 2023 renovation brought in a kids waterpark and all-ages arcade to keep the youngsters happy.

Be sure to bring some pesos with you since gratuities are not included in the rate.

This 88-suite boutique property on the picturesque Costa Mujeres beachfront opened in 2024.

Beach access is through Garza Blanca.

Sleek open-air architecture and its 274 modern suites and villas melt into the oceanfront and jungle surroundings.

The main pool and beach are family-friendly, and there is a separate adults-only pool.

This makes this destination a win no matter the time of year.

Oftentimes your hotel will supply bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth.

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