The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun

• AAA & Five Diamond Resort

Cancun,  Mexico - Not All Inclusive
Here, you can explore an underwater world, marvel at the ancient treasures of the nearby Mayan ruins and choose from two Five Diamond restaurants. Resting on the tip  of the exotic Yucatan peninsula is The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, an exclusive AAA Five Diamond resort considered one of the most luxurious in the world. An enticing stretch of white sand beach, indulgent amenities such as the full-service Kayantá Spa and award winning restaurants, and the intrigue of the ancient Mayan sites come together to create an irresistible oasis of enchantment.

An elegant ambience of Italian marble, brocade upholstery, gilt-frame paintings, tapestries, and antiques; exceptional dining, and discreet, personalized hospitality satisfy discriminating guests. An atrium garden featuring a sea-green Mayan-style sculpture and a stained-glass ceiling contributes a tropical note.

A beach-view terrace contains the main pool that floats like a freeform lagoon above the beach, a quiet pool, and a 16-person spa tub. Wood-floor thatch-roof structures furnished with cushioned lounge chairs accommodate from 4-8 guests, with thatched palapas, and two-person lounge chairs with fold-up shades. A  terra-cotta-colored terrace overlooking the beach and extending the full length between the hotel's outer wings includes a two-level main pool floating like a freeform lagoon above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. A blossom-shape "quiet pool" isolated at one end of the terrace measures approximately 18-by-18 meters (60-by-60 ft). A spa tub accommodates 16 guests. Pool concierges make dining reservations and book outside tours. Pool captains hand out cold towels and complimentary fruit and water. The hotel's beach frontage comprises 200 meters (219 yards) of Cancún's powdery white sand.

The 511-square-meter (5,500-square-ft) Kayantá Spa, offering ingredients such as avocado, vanilla, papaya, and coffee inspired by pre-Columbia rituals, includes a couple's room and offers massage techniques from around the world, therapeutic baths, body wraps and scrubs, Vichy showers, facials, hair and nail care, and waxing. Treatments include Lol-Ha, the traditional Mayan flower bath for brides; Zac-Xib, a warrior ritual involving a body scrub and essential oils bath for men; and the Sacred Warm Stone Massage. Treatments are offered in air-conditioned rooms, in a thatched-roof pavilion overlooking the beach, and on private open-air terraces. Women's and men's sections offer private, open-air, eight-person spa tubs sided by plunge pools; saunas; steam rooms; Swiss showers; open-air showers; and relaxation lounges.

A complimentary fitness center contains weight machines, cardio machines, and free weights. An exercise studio offers complimentary aerobics classes such as Pilates, yoga, pool Pilates, and kickboxing for surcharges.

A full-service business center rents cellular telephones and includes private rooms containing Internet-connected computers (surcharges). The resort includes three lighted hardcourt tennis courts (surcharges). The 18-hole Hilton golf course is three km (1.75 miles) from the hotel, and the 18-hole Club de Golf Cancún is seven km (4.5 miles). Wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort (surcharge). Shoppers can browse boutiques, an art gallery, and a jewelry store. The hotel purifies its water.

Location:
On the beach near the new Le Meridien Cancun in the Hotel Zone, 15 minutes from the airport. 

Amenities: 
Air Conditioning, Baby Sitting or Referral, Balcony, Bathtub, Bottled Water Available, Business Services, Cribs Available (Daily Charge), Dry Cleaning Available, Family Program, Gift Shop, Gym/Fitness Center, Hair Dryer, Ice Machine, In Room Dining (24-Hours), In Room Movies, In Room Safe (Charge for Use), Iron & Board in Room, Kids 11 & Under Free in Room, Laundry Service, Maid Service, Medical Services, Mini-Bar, Non-Smoking on Request (Based on Availability at Check-In), Radio, Rollaway Available  (Additional Charges May Apply), Safe Deposit Box, Sundry Store, Telephone, Television (CABLE), Turndown Service. 

Activities:
Activity Desk, Aerobics, Beach (Swimming Beach), Beach Services, Fishing (Deep Sea), Golf (15 Minute Drive to Pok-Ta-Pok Course), Jacuzzi, Jogging Areas Available, Massage Available (Spa Services Available), Parasailing, Pro Shop, Sailing, Sauna, Shopping, Snorkeling (Nearby), Swimming Pool (2), Tennis Court (3-Lighted), Water Sports (Wave Runners Available), Windsurfing. 

Nearby Attractions: 
Chichen Itza, Cozumel and Tulum, Cave of the Sleeping Sharks in nearby Isla Mujeres, Shopping. 

Dining: 

• The Club Grill - Dinner restaurant employing local ingredients and emphasizing seafood and prime-grade meats. Choices such as roast lobster with leek brandade, chanterelle salad, and roast duck with chipotle and sweet potato purée. Live jazz nightly.
• Fantino - Closed August 14 - September 4, 2005. Opulent fine-dining dinner restaurant. Recessed ceilings painted with pastoral murals, wall recesses containing scroll paintings, pale-green linens, and ivory-colored chairs. Mediterranean cuisine. Piano music nightly.
• El Café Mexicano - Dining room and outside terrace. Buffet and à la carte breakfast. A la carte lunch. A la carte dinners plus Sunday night family-style barbecue buffet, Tuesday night Mexican buffet with live music, Friday night lobster-and-seafood buffet. 
• The Caribe Bar & Grill - Casual pool-terrace spot overlooking beach. White-tile roof, blue umbrellas. Open mid-morning to early evening for light meals, snacks. 
• The Lobby Lounge - Ocean views. Upholstered seating. Appetizers, cocktails, more than 120 tequilas, cigar-lounge section. Entertainment nightly.
• On request, the hotel serves private candlelight dinners-for-two in guestrooms and on the beach

Package Includes:

• Roundtrip airport & hotel transfers

• 7 Nights Deluxe Ocean View Room 

• Porterage of your luggage

• Hotel Tax

From:  $1117.00 Deluxe Ocean View, per person - land only - Discounted air is available from most gateways. 

Shorter and longer stays are available. Ask about first class air Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. All rates are based on availability. Departure tax is not included. Rates are based on low season and fluctuate based on seasonality. For customizing a Cancun Honeymoon and Romance Package, call (800) 862-2080.

For the very best service, please call us toll free on (800) 862-2080 Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Pacific time) or fill out the request form below. If you wish to be added to our E-Mail list, we will periodically let you know of new specials. We will NOT share your name, e-mail address or other data with anyone.