Live Aqua CancunvsNizuc Resort and Spa
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun and NIZUC Resort and Spa are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun is preferred by most reviewers compared to NIZUC Resort and Spa. Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun is ranked #3 in Cancun with recommendations from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Frommer's.
Live Aqua Cancun
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Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
From $380/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Expect soothing hues, large airy rooms, and a resident DJ spinning tunes that perfect the Zen vibe." Full review
Concierge "Suites have slick entertainment gadgets and multiple mirrors reflecting the blue sky outside the balcony doors... what really sets this resort apart is its food."
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Be sure to pack your designer resortwear.
Star Service "Along with a few newer standouts, Nizuc Resort and ME Cancun, it is a steadfast option that remains one of Cancun's go-to resorts for style hounds and fashionistas." Full review
Frommer's "The all-inclusive Live Aqua is one of the most stylish resorts in the Hotel Zone -- New Age music emanates from each corner, behind every palm tree, and around the eight tempting pools." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located at the corners of every floor, Live Aqua suites open onto oversize terraces with private Jacuzzi pools." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This adults-only hotel appeals to all the senses through a menu of scents, personalised music, comfort-filled rooms and rave-worthy cuisine, as well as its spectacular Caribbean beach." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"It’s a modern, adults-only hotel that aims to pamper you stylishly." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cancun is practically overflowing with fabulous all-inclusive resorts. But my personal favorite is Live Aqua Cancun. This oceanfront, adults-only all-inclusive overlooks one of the best..."
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Tip: Be sure to book a table at Sea Corner for its toes-in-the-sand tacos and ceviches.
Fodor's "Ambient music, aromatherapy, water features, soothing hues, and airy guest quarters are among the things that lend a Zen vibe to this resort, which attracts luxury-minded, thirtysomething..." Full review
Nizuc Resort and Spa Star Service Fodor's
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Gayot The Telegraph Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Blvd Kukulcan Km 21, Cancun 77500
From $420/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "It is a postcard of Riviera Maya chic, with a moderate size, immodest modern style, service and a thoughtful layout that puts it directly into competition with Rosewood Mayakoba." Full review
Fodor's "Tucked away on a beach sheltered by mangroves and facing the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, this stylish resort has the most secluded and spectacular location in Cancún." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Its mangroves and rocky white-sand beaches help make it an ideal spot for couples and friends to relax and soak in Cancun's sometimes elusive tranquility." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Views aside, there’s much more to love at this 274-room resort that meanders along 29 acres of the Riviera Maya." Full review
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Book one of the eight penthouse suites, which have outdoor living rooms and Caribbean vistas.
Travel + Leisure "This stunning contemporary hotel is relatively new to Cancun, but it has already earned a stellar reputation as one of the best." Full review
Gayot "This designer hotel wows guests with its sleek, tasteful blend of mid-century and Mayan styles."
The Telegraph8.0
"A luxurious temple to calm overlooking two white sand beaches and a mangrove-lined canal." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Nizuc Resort & Spa is a dreamy beach escape." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"With nearly 300 suites and an address in Cancún’s Zona Hotelera, NIZUC Resort & Spa is no pocket-sized boutique. But nor is it the typical Cancún resort. This corner of the coast is..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Close enough to the airport, while still feeling a world away, Nizuc Resort & Spa is all about quiet, low-key luxury and stunning design"
