-value resort that's all about fun for kids; family-of-five friendly, too.
The Oasis Hotels chain has a number of resorts in Cancun and the Mayan Riviera; the Oasis Palm Beach is one of five Oasis resorts in Cancun, and VacationKids.com picks is as the best of the five for families.
The Oasis Palm Beach is in Cancun's Hotel Zone, about 25 minutes away from the airport; location is on the north shore, facing Isla Mujeres, This sheltered shallow beach is a plus for families with small kids. (Many beach areas in Cancun have rough seas.)
More about beaches: beach conditions in Cancun are changeable, due to hurricanes, erosion, and reconstruction; always check current conditions ( - see how, below.)
Oasis Palm Beach: Features
- This resort has 470 rooms, in an eight-story pyramid and adjacent tower, and seven restaurants
- sheltered beach, as noted above
- serpentine main pool faces the ocean, with activities at one end
- lush garden areas
- access to complimentary 9-hole golf course at Grand Oasis Cancun, three miles away
For families:
- kids club from ages 3 to 15, open from 8 am to 11 pm*
- kids pool with slides within the kids club; also ping-pong and other games tables
- large playground
- sleepover camp on certain nights for ages 7 to 13. (Reserve in advance; extra fee)
- day care facilities available for infants, on request (ages one to two)
- for families of five: 3 kids under 12 can share a room with parents (a cot will be brought in the room)
- you might find extra fun for kids, such as strolling puppet shows
Keep in mind about Oasis Palm Beach
- kids club closes over lunch. (Special arrangments for a child may be made, for a fee.)
- one guest notes: in many rooms, windows do not open. If you love fresh air, upgrade your room.
- guests pay an extra charge for bottled water in the room. ($3 or more, at time of writing.*)
- extra charges for fridge in room, lock for safe
- hop on the bus outside the resort, to head to a giant flea market
- location is at the start of the Cancun Hotel Zone and is not walking distance to the shops, restaurants, nightlife, etc.
Find out more:
- see the Grand Oasis Cancun site
- check prices
- read details at VacationKids.com
- check rating at popular family vacation packager Apple Vacations. (At time of writing: four Red Apples. Six Golden Apples is top.)
- check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com
- for BEACH CONDITIONS: check both the hotel reviews at TripAdvisor and the Cancun Resort Forum. Also check updated photos of beach conditions at many Cancun resorts.
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort sites for updates!
*photo courtesy of VacationKids.com
