Copyright 2005 Dave Markel

The hotel zone in Cancun host many fabulous hotels and resorts. You can get whatever you need at the resorts and local shops. Arrange for tour to the Mayan Ruins or go on a Sea Doo tour through the mangroves. There is something for everyone in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Below is a short review of 10 of the more popular resorts.

1. Oasis Cancun - A Little Piece of Paradise
As the name implies, the Oasis Cancun Hotel and Resort is a literal oasis, located in the middle of the Cancun hotel zone. Surrounded by lush gardens on three sides, and a half mile of white beach on the fourth side, you won"t even realize that you are in the middle of a busy tourist area. Your entire vacation could be spent exploring all the Oasis Cancun Hotel and Resort has to offer.

2. Riu Cancun - A Fantasy Hotel and Resort for A Fantasy Vacation
Deemed as one of the most luxurious hotel resorts in Cancun, Riu Cancun offers guests everything they can imagine and more. Offering an all inclusive vacation package, the Riu Cancun has been given a rating of five stars. The resort is located in Corazone, which is Cancun"s famous resort area. The main building is fourteen stories, with a five story annex building. It takes that much space to house everything the Riu Cancun has to offer guests.

3. Spend Your Next Vacation At The Palace - The Cancun Palace
The Cancun Palace Resort, located near Cancun"s entertainment area - which includes shopping and party centers - is situated on a white sand beach with mesmerizing turquoise water. The beautiful building, scenic surroundings, and superior staff will make you feel like royalty, living in a real palace. The Concierge and bell staff will handle all the small personal details for you, so you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

4. Moon Palace Cancun - Exclusive Paradise
Offering seclusion, beauty, and elegance, the Moon Palace Cancun Golf and Spa Resort is considered to be one of the most luxurious and exclusive resorts in Cancun. The Moon Palace Cancun resort is located just south of Cancun, and is situated between the breathtaking white sand beach of the Caribbean Sea and 55 acres of tropical foliage. Combined, this scenery offers guests a virtual tropical paradise.

5. For A Unique Vacation, Visit The Avalon Grand Cancun Resort
A Premiere four star resort, the Avalon Grand Cancun Resort has a uniqueness that isn"t found anywhere else in Cancun. Starting with breakfast in bed each morning, your days at the Avalon Grand Cancun Resort will be filled with pampering, relaxation, and sheer enjoyment. The well trained staff ensures that your Caribbean vacation at the Avalon Grand Cancun Resort will be your most memorable vacation ever.

6. Royal Solaris Cancun- The Ultimate Resort Vacation
Known as the largest all inclusive resort in Cancun, the Royal Solaris Cancun Resort features pyramid shaped buildings, which house 500 guest rooms, a theater, seven restaurants, and four bars. There are even two-bedroom villas available on the grounds.

7. The Crown Paradise Cancun Resort - Offering A Family Friendly Environment With Style and Elegance
The Crown Paradise Cancun Resort is located on the magnificent white sandy beaches of the Caribbean, in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Ten minutes away from Cancun"s largest shopping mall, and only fifteen minutes from the International Airport, the Crown Paradise Cancun Resort is the ideal spot for your family vacation.

8. Grand Oasis Cancun Hotel - Good Things Come In Small Packages
With only 288 luxury guest rooms available, the Grand Oasis is often mistakenly thought of as one of the smaller hotels in Cancun. However, you are about to discover that this just isn"t so. Once you see all that the hotel offers, the outstanding personal service, the facilities, and the contemporary Mexican landscaping and decor, you will see that this is one of the best places to stay in Cancun.

9. Sheraton Cancun Resort and Towers - The Vacation You Want, At a Price You Can Afford
The Sheraton Cancun Resort and Towers offers guests an exotic Caribbean vacation on the beach in the Cancun Hotel Zone. This allows guests the luxury and seclusion of a resort, as well as easy access to local cultural events and sightseeing opportunities.

10. Experience Comfort and Elegance At The Hyatt Regency Cancun
The Hyatt Regency Cancun Hotel is located in the Cancun"s Hotel Zone, just fifty yards from the Caribbean Sea. If you wish to have close access to the Cancun nightlife, the Hyatt Regency Cancun Hotel is the best place to stay.