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Kempinski Hotel Cancun vs Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro

Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun scores significantly better than Hotel Xbalamque Resort & Spa. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun comes in at 96 with endorsements from 14 publications including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.

Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
9 / 10
Retorno del Rey 36, Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $209 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Outfitted with crystal chandeliers, beautiful antiques, and elegant oil paintings, this hotel's elegant style is so European that you may well forget you're in Mexico." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The Ritz-Carlton has long been one of Cancún's most luxurious hotels, with a prime location on a quiet street near the Zona Hotelera beaches."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The exclusive Ritz-Carlton fronts a gorgeous white-sand beach, having recently added a significant stretch of sand as part of Cancún's $71-million beach recovery project." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An outpost of baronial elegance in the heart of Cancun’s hotel zone, with residential-style beachfront and oceanview rooms and activities galore." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the most opulent of the resort hotels along Cancún beach. Guests can choose between two pools, a spa offering conventional and Mayan treatments, and six restaurants."
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Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro
Hotel & Spa Xbalamque Cancun Centro
7 / 10
Av. Yaxchilan No. 31, Cancun 77500
From $25 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A refreshing retreat from the bustling streets of El Centro, this hotel has a lobby adorned with a palapa roof, waterfalls, tropical birds, and stone flooring." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"An unusual hotel on a lively street in Cancún city, lined with enjoyable restaurants that are favorites with locals."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Creatively designed to resemble a Maya temple, this downtown hotel features a lovely pool and waterfall, full-service spa, and authentic Mexican cantina." Full review
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Ask for a room overlooking the ivy-filled courtyard.
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"There are a lot of property features for this category, including a pool, a spa, performance venues, and several dining options." Full review