Those seeking luxury in Cancun will find that most top choices are not all-inclusive. Below are a sample of properties that welcome families.
Top Non-All-Inclusive Cancun Resorts for Families (alphabetical)
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach
The upscale Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and regularly scores the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond Award. Location is right in the Hotel Zone; features include a kids club and a 600' multilevel lagoon pool.
J.W. Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
A top-ranked Cancun Resort at TripAdvisor.com (at time of writing), with luxury, valets, kids pool, adults-only pool at the Spa, and "Marriott Kids Club".
Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
The famous Ritz-Carlton brand offers luxury and welcomes families. This resort has a kids' program; rooms have espresso machines and rainforest showerheads; a Culinary Center runs cooking classes. "The only AAA Triple Five Diamond oceanfront resort in the world (2008)", and (at time of writing) it gets the people's vote too, being ranked #2 in Cancun at TripAdvisor.com.
Royal Resorts
Also drawing praise are the Royal Resorts, which are primarily timeshare-owned, but anyone can book a vacation. The Royal Resorts operate as private clubs, limited to members and registered guests. Guests at any of the resorts can enjoy the sister properties, Royal Yacht Club Marina, kids pool, sports centers, kids' activities, and more; guests can also use sailboats, bicycles, snorkeling gear, tennis courts (including rackets), and golf clubs free of charge.
