The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun

Featuring private access to the sandy beach, the Five Diamond Awarded, Ritz-Carlton resort in Cancun, offers the perfect hideaway for a sumptuous Caribbean vacation. Cancun’s white sand beaches, charismatic Mexican hospitality and exquisite Cancun restaurants, perfectly combine to offer a luxurious escape for couples and families alike. Whether sampling two Five Diamond awarded restaurants, dining al fresco under the stars, or attending an interactive cooking session, the guests at the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun experience innovative cuisine blended with unparalleled service. The resort boasts a unique Culinary Center with interactive cooking experiences conducted in a residential-style kitchen overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

In addition to Cooking Lessons and Dine with the Chef experiences, nightly tequila tastings are available at the Lobby Lounge. Signature spa services include Lol-Ha, a traditional Mayan bridal bath which uses plant extracts, and flower petals; the Zac-Xib treatment for men includes a vigorous body scrub, and bath therapy with essential oils. Sacred Piedritas Facial reflects the importance of stones in pre-Hispanic cultural rituals.

A complimentary fitness center features strength-training machines, cardio equipment, and free weights. An exercise studio offers fitness classes such as Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing (surcharges). Three outdoor swimming pools with complimentary pool cabanas, sun patios and an oceanfront spa tub are available. Tennis and volleyball courts are also available on site.

A daily kids’ club for children ages 4-12 (surcharge) provides supervised half- and full-day activities in a clubhouse. A “Kids’ Night Out” program is also available for evening fun.

A business center rents equipped with private computer rooms and Internet access (surcharges). Wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort (surcharge). Facilities for meetings and special events are on site and include conference space, secretarial services, technology help-desk and technology support staff.

Further amenities at this smoke-free hotel include six restaurants and two lounges, and a full-service beauty salon. Shoppers can browse upscale boutiques, such as Escada and La Perla; and an art gallery.

• Children's pool 
• Poolside bar 
• Spa tub 
• Steam room 
• Sauna 
• Full-service spa 
• Free newspapers in lobby 
• Fitness facilities 
• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
• Children's club (surcharge) 
• Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) 
• Airport transportation (surcharge) 

• Conference space 
• Business center 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk 
• Multilingual staff 
• Total number of rooms - 365 
• 24-hour front desk 
• Number of floors - 9 
• Hair salon 
• Gift shops or newsstand 
• Shopping on site 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Babysitting or childcare 
• Elevator/lift 
• Tennis on site 
• Number of bars/lounges - 2 
• Wedding services 
• Coffee/tea in common areas 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Concierge services 
• Pool umbrellas 
• Tours/ticket assistance 
• Computer station 
• Number of outdoor pools - 3 
• Children's club 
• Laundry facilities 
• Limo or Town Car service available 
• Spa treatment room(s) 
• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Parking (limited spaces) 
• Beach bar 
• Luggage storage 
• Year Built 1993 
• Number of restaurants - 8 
• Conference space size (feet) - 290626 
• Beach umbrellas 
• Beach cabanas (surcharge) 
• Free pool cabanas 
• Pool sun loungers 
• Beach towels 
• Conference center 
• Outdoor tennis courts - 3 
• Conference space size (meters) - 27000 
• Number of meeting rooms - 8 
• Smoke-free property 
• Number of buildings/towers - 1 
• Spa services on site 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 
• WiFi (surcharge) 

The Club Grill - Guests can taste a variety of gourmet dishes where traditional cooking methods are blended with modern techniques. The Martini Bar serves hand-made artisanal cocktails to complement the gourmet experience.

Fantino - Offers Mediterranean cuisine served in an elegant dining room featuring vibrant artwork, hand-painted ceiling frescos, views of the Caribbean, and live music. An extensive international wine list and live jazz music complement the gourmet experience.

El Café Mexicano - The café features inventive breakfasts and elaborate buffets. Guest can enjoy all-day dining, indoors and outdoors, in a casual atmosphere overlooking the Caribbean Sea, with an emphasis on Mexican and American favorites.

The Caribe Bar & Grill - Located poolside overlooking the beach, open 10 AM-dusk, it offers Caribbean specialties, tropical drinks and fresh coconuts by the pool and the beach.

Casitas - Enjoy the freshest cuts of meat and seafood, grilled to perfection. Boasting hand-made cabanas transformed into private dining rooms on the beach, Casitas invites guests to enjoy dinner under the stars in their own palapa with the sounds of the ocean as their live entertainment.

Lobby Lounge - The Sushi and Ceviche Bar serves a light selection of Japanese delicacies and Latin American ceviches. Guests can listen to live music nightly or relax on the Terrace, an ideal spot for tropical cocktails with mesmerizing views.

The Dance Floor - Live music every evening.

The Terrace - Serves tropical cocktails. Ocean view.

Clau - Fashionable lounge where guests unwind with a cool martini.

A spectacular powdery white sand beach, which measures 126,000 square feet (11,700 square meters), fronts the resort. Recreational options include three pools, an aerobics studio, a fitness center with the latest cardiovascular machines and strength-training equipment, and two outdoor courts lit for night play.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Snorkeling nearby 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Scuba diving nearby 
• Water skiing nearby 
• Parasailing nearby 
• Sailing nearby 
• Windsurfing nearby 
• Golfing nearby 
• Skydiving nearby 
• Ecotours nearby 
• Golf lessons available nearby 
• Fitness classes on site 

• Pilates classes on site 
• Surfing/boogie boarding on site 
• Tennis lessons on site 
• Volleyball on site 
• Yoga classes/instruction on site 

Inspired by the Mayan phrase, ká a yaán tah, meaning “to be reborn,” Kayantá Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is a lavish retreat offering total relaxation and renewal. Kayantá Spa boasts 8 treatment rooms, an ocean side palapa, herbal steam rooms, Swiss and open air showers, relaxation garden patios with whirlpools and cold plunge pools and Vichy showers. Water rituals, sea-side massage therapies, body treatments and facials influenced by the healing techniques of the local ancestors as well as ancient cultures from around the world, are delivered in a warm atmosphere enhanced by gracious personal attention.

Signature spa services include Lol-Ha, a traditional Mayan bridal bath uses plant extracts, crystals, and flower petals; the Zac-Xib treatment for men includes a vigorous body scrub, and a bath therapy with essential oils and plant extracts prepared as they were in ancient rituals for brave warriors; and the Sacred Piedritas Facial reflects the importance of stones in pre-Hispanic cultural rituals.

Guests under 16 are not allowed in the spa.

• Number of treatment rooms 8 
• Outdoor treatment areas 
• Couples treatment rooms 
• Massages on beach 
• Manicures and pedicures 
• Body wraps 
• Body scrubs 
• Aromatherapy treatments 
• Hydrotherapy treatments 
• Spa tub in spa 
• Massages 
• Minimum age to access spa is 16 

• Body treatments 
• Facial treatments 

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

• In-room accessibility 
• Accessible bathroom