Zona Hotelera

Cancun

Escenica Tower featuring a beach, a luxury hotel or resort and general coastal views
Hotel Zone showing outdoor eating, dining out and tropical scenes
Hotel Zone featuring a coastal town, night scenes and general coastal views
Hotel Zone showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and landscape views
Hotel Zone showing a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

Relax on white-sand beaches or poolside at luxury hotels, dive at an underwater museum, swim with dolphins and visit archaeological ruins.

From world-class shopping and hotels to watersport adventures and ancient Mayan landmarks, the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) showcases the many faces of Cancún. The Hotel Zone is a thin strip of land framed by the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon. Avenida Kukulkan runs the full length of the peninsula and is the setting for round-the-clock entertainment. Have fun at the many beaches, golf courses, museums, restaurants and wildlife centers.

Hop between the area’s pristine beaches. Las Perlas Beach is the closest to the mainland and then Gaviota Azul Beach, Chac Mool Beach and Playa Delfines are part of around 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) of uninterrupted sand on the Caribbean coastline. Join fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and parasailing excursions at Aquaworld. The 262-feet (80-meter) tall Escenica Tower affords panoramic views of the entire Cancún region.

Interact with dolphins and learn about conservation programs at Delphinus Dreams. MUSA Cancún Underwater Museum is a unique museum of 500 sculptures anchored to the seabed that are visible via diving and snorkeling trips or onboard a glass-bottom boat.

See an exhibition of Mayan excavations at Cancún Maya Museum and San Miguelito Archaeological Site. Nearby El Rey Archaeological Zone shelters the remains of almost 50 Mayan sites, including a pyramid-shaped temple and burial ground.

If you are here to shop be sure to visit La Isla Shopping Village, home to well-known retail chains, restaurants and the Cancun Wax Museum. Find more of the same, plus the Tequila Museum, at Kukulcán Plaza. Play a round of 18 holes at Cancún Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok and Iberostar Cancún Golf Club. Take photos in front of the multicolored Cancún sign, with the brilliant white sand and perfect turquoise sea as a backdrop.

Buses travel 24 hours a day between the Hotel Zone and downtown Cancún. From Cancún International Airport it’s about a 30-minute drive. Wind down after a day of activities in the comfort of an all-inclusive resort hotel. Or, sample vibrant nightlife events ranging from pool parties to sunset dinners aboard a sailboat and swashbuckling pirate shows.


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Top hotels in Zona Hotelera

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is P15,812 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P15,812
P19,374 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,681 reviews)
"Clean and safe. The not so good parts were closed restaurants, the open buffets were mediocre and my room key failed 3 times in one day. The staff were super at the pools and restaurants. The restaurants we ate at were very good. The theater is outside and very muggy and two shows were entertaining. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km.16.5 Lotes 56-A-I, y 56-A-2 Segunda Etapa Turistica, Cancun, QROO
The price is P16,079 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P16,079
P16,079 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,432 reviews)
"Excellent food options, i was not disappointed considering they had so many options there was something for everyone. Bed was pretty comfortable, not the best but pretty good for a hotel. Internet was a bit spotty at times but i think it depended on what part of the hotel you were at. Overall would ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 19.5, Lt 59-2, Sección A, 2 da etapa Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is P14,113 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P14,113
P17,318 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,467 reviews)
"Nice property, kind staff"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is P16,665 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P16,665
P20,406 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,097 reviews)
"Perfect vacation! Pools were amazing the service was immaculate and the food was delicious. The japanese restaurant was our least favorite as well as the mexican, but other than that it was all perfect."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun

The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun

4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 20, Cancun, QROO
The price is P5,522 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P5,522
P6,923 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,134 reviews)
"Location great but outdoor pool isn’t heated"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd Kukulkan, Km 5.5 Lote 6-C, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is P15,148 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
P15,148
P18,569 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,806 reviews)
"We loved everything about this place!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Hotelera

Hotel Zone showing tropical scenes, a pool and landscape views

Punta Cancun

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La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

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Avenida Tulum

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

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Puerto Juarez

The pristine beaches and fun-filled waterparks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or Arrecife El Meco Underwater Museum might round out your trip.

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Downtown Cancun

Downtown Cancun is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

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Alfredo V. Bonfil

When in Alfredo V. Bonfil, you can plan a visit to Plaza Las Americas and Iberostar Cancun Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alfredo V. Bonfil

Zona Hotelera