Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort By IHGvsLive Aqua Cancun
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun ranks significantly higher than Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort. Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun is ranked #3 in Cancun with positive reviews from 8 publications like The Telegraph, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Intercontinental Presidente Cancun Resort By IHG
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Blvd Kukulcan Km 7.5, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This landmark hotel boasts one of the best beaches in Cancún, and it has a contemporary and clean look to it that includes the swanky lobby with a tequila bar." Full review
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Ask for one of the newly renovated rooms in the tower.
Concierge "The Presidente was one of Cancún's first luxury hotels... it has a comfy, lived-in casualness that suits the flip-flop-and-shorts ambience of Cancun."
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Ask for a suite on the tenth floor to insure the most generous space indoors and out.
Oyster Upscale
"This 300-room upscale resort stands out for its truly massive stretch of white-sand beach, one of the largest and least crowded of any resort in Cancun." Full review
Star Service "The corporate image here appeals more to commercial travelers on working vacations than to tourists. " Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront bliss with two restaurants, a pair of pools and a bar with the largest tequila selection in Cancún." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This quiet, simple and beautiful small resort boasts Cancún’s best beach, with calm, clear waters and unbeatable swimming conditions, not to mention its powdery white sand." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Its 300 rooms and suites make very few stylistic concessions to tropical themes...they’re provided with all the typical high-end comforts, including extravagant spa-like bathrooms, and many have views" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Travelers looking for an exceptional hotel option should consider the InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort...the King Signature Suite Ocean Front rooms are an absolute dream"
Fodor's "The atmosphere at this contemporary, service-oriented hotel on one of Cancún's best beaches is more conservative than at other Zona Hotelera properties, so you're likely to have a relaxed..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report47.0
"While almost every property along Cancun 's Hotel Zone has its own strip of shoreline, past guests praise this InterContinental resort's north-facing beach, saying the alabaster-hued..." Full review
Live Aqua Cancun Fodor's Concierge Star Service
Frommer's Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure Fodor's
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
