The stretch of coastline that goes through Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Puerto Morales, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum makes up one of the most popular resort areas in the world. Even in tourist-heaven Mexico, the beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya stand out above all others, bringing in a huge percentage of the country's foreign tourists each year. Love it or hate it, this is where you find the most flight options and the biggest concentration of luxury resorts.
Cancun's popularity is both a blessing and a curse. There are plenty of deals, but it can be hard to separate the quality from the hype. The vast majority of resorts here operate from the same playbook and are better at appealing to the masses for a good price than they are at creating an experience that will please luxury travelers. Most come to the Riviera Maya for bountiful sun, fun, food, and booze, not for attentive service. To avoid the routine vacation factories and end up at one of the true standout luxury resorts instead, peruse our first-person, detailed reviews from travel writers who know the Cancun and Riviera Maya hotel scene inside and out.
Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Puerto Morelos
The Beloved — Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Live Aqua Cancun — Cancun, Mexico
Le Blanc Spa Resort — Cancun, Mexico
Ritz–Carlton Cancún — Cancun, Mexico
Villa Rolandi — Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Resort — Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, and the Riviera Maya
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel — Cozumel, Mexico
Banyan Tree Mayakoba — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Blue Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
Esencia — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Fairmont Mayakoba — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hacienda Tres Rios — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya — Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Maroma Resort & Spa — Riviera Maya, Mexico
Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Royal Hideaway Playacar — Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The Viceroy Riviera Maya — Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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