Cancun's Beloved Hotel

Set overlooking the harbor and the Caribbean Sea, this all-inclusive resort is a 3-minute walk from Playa Mujeres beach and a 16 km ferry ride from Garrafon Natural Reef Park on Isla Mujeres. The posh suites provide free Wi-Fi, terraces with sunloungers, marble bathrooms and in-suite double Jacuzzis. Upgraded suites feature options such as private pools, ocean views and rooftop terraces. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 4 restaurants and 4 bars (1 a swim-up option). Other amenities include 3 pools (1 beachfront, 1 with a kids' playground), 4 hot tubs and a spa, plus a fitness area. Land and water sports activities are also available.

If you're up in the air about visiting, we've compiled a pros vs. cons list below:

Pros

• All suites with private outdoor space (with lounge beds)

• On a white-sand beach (though there's a lot of seaweed), with beachside service

• 35,000-square-foot spa with a salon, 14 treatment rooms, an ice glacier room, and more

• All-white suites are luxurious and large with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi

• Large marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi

• 2 large pools with poolside service

• Great fitness center features weightlifting machines, cardio machines with personal TVs, a yoga studio, and a tennis court

• Many rooms have a private plunge pool

• Kids' club with small pool and playground equipment

Cons

• Dining options are scarce

• Pool water can be too cold for some

• Seaweed debris on the beach can be an issue (depending on time of year)