Zona Hotelera

Cancun
Hotel Zone showing outdoor eating, dining out and tropical scenes
Relax on white-sand beaches or poolside at luxury hotels, dive at an underwater museum, swim with dolphins and visit archaeological ruins.

From world-class shopping and hotels to watersport adventures and ancient Mayan landmarks, the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) showcases the many faces of Cancún. The Hotel Zone is a thin strip of land framed by the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon. Avenida Kukulkan runs the full length of the peninsula and is the setting for round-the-clock entertainment. Have fun at the many beaches, golf courses, museums, restaurants and wildlife centers.

Hop between the area’s pristine beaches. Las Perlas Beach is the closest to the mainland and then Gaviota Azul Beach, Chac Mool Beach and Playa Delfines are part of around 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) of uninterrupted sand on the Caribbean coastline. Join fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and parasailing excursions at Aquaworld. The 262-feet (80-meter) tall Escenica Tower affords panoramic views of the entire Cancún region.

Interact with dolphins and learn about conservation programs at Delphinus Dreams. MUSA Cancún Underwater Museum is a unique museum of 500 sculptures anchored to the seabed that are visible via diving and snorkeling trips or onboard a glass-bottom boat.

See an exhibition of Mayan excavations at Cancún Maya Museum and San Miguelito Archaeological Site. Nearby El Rey Archaeological Zone shelters the remains of almost 50 Mayan sites, including a pyramid-shaped temple and burial ground.

If you are here to shop be sure to visit La Isla Shopping Village, home to well-known retail chains, restaurants and the Cancun Wax Museum. Find more of the same, plus the Tequila Museum, at Kukulcán Plaza. Play a round of 18 holes at Cancún Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok and Iberostar Cancún Golf Club. Take photos in front of the multicolored Cancún sign, with the brilliant white sand and perfect turquoise sea as a backdrop.

Buses travel 24 hours a day between the Hotel Zone and downtown Cancún. From Cancún International Airport it’s about a 30-minute drive. Wind down after a day of activities in the comfort of an all-inclusive resort hotel. Or, sample vibrant nightlife events ranging from pool parties to sunset dinners aboard a sailboat and swashbuckling pirate shows.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Zona Hotelera

Crown Paradise Club Cancun All Inclusive
Crown Paradise Club Cancun All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 18.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is RM1,347 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
RM1,347
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,668 reviews)
"Unlimited food and service"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Crown Paradise Club Cancun All Inclusive
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 17, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is RM1,732 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
RM1,732
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)
"Nice hotel and staff. Very expensive cab ride from airport ($140 one-way for a 20 minute ride). Not much to do within walking distance of hotel; however, there is a nice Mayan Museum just behind the hotel property."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,558 reviews)
"We had a great experience at this resort. Riu really has their system down. It's very clean, the staff is excellent, the pools and beach are great, and the rooms are what you need for a resort vacation. They were able to accommodate an early check-in for us as well as the two double beds we ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,713 reviews)
"The infinity pools are beautiful and the restaurants has good food and excellent service."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd Kukulkan, Km 5.5 Lote 6-C, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,138 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is RM1,927 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
RM1,927
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,543 reviews)
"Our stay overall was good and the staff for the most part was nice and welcoming. 1st night upon my wife taking a shower, half of the room and into the outdoor hallway flooded with water, overflowing outside the shower door unknowingly. The shower door seal was not working and the drain was slow ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Zona Hotelera

Hotel Zone which includes a pool and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
Default Image

La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
Default Image

Puerto Juarez

While visiting Puerto Juarez, you might make a stop by sights like Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez and El Niño Beach.

Puerto Juarez
Default Image

Avenida Tulum

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

Avenida Tulum
Default Image

Downtown Cancun

4/5(26 area reviews)

Downtown Cancun is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

Downtown Cancun
Default Image

Alfredo V. Bonfil

While Alfredo V. Bonfil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dubai Palace Casino and Ventura Park Cancun.

Alfredo V. Bonfil

Zona Hotelera