Cancún hotels
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Good to know
Low season | September | Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price. |
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High season | February | Most expensive month to stay with an average 21% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 290 | Average Sun. - Thu. price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 272 | Average Fri. & Sat. price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Cancún
Top tips for finding perfect Cancún hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Cancún, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Cancún in September and August.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Cancún if you stay on a Monday. The opposite is true for, Saturday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Cancún accommodation.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Cancún found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 72, while the most expensive was C$ 342.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Cancún for 5 days.
- While Cancún generally tends to be an affordable city, airport transportation services can be surprisingly expensive. A convenient option could be to find a hotel or resort that provides transportation for free, such as the LQ Hotel by La Quinta. Most large hotels include this in their rates, and some smaller hotels located near the airport, such as the Courtyard by Marriott, will also have transportation options.
- Cancún is a very popular city for all-inclusive resorts and hotels, so take advantage of the many great deals that will be available to you. The Hyatt Ziva Cancún is one of the most popular all-inclusive hotels in the area.
- If you are looking to travel between resorts and attractions but you do not want to rent a car, consider booking a hotel that is located near one of the bus stops of the Riviera Maya bus service, such as the Mi Casa Es Tu Casa. This local bus service links many of the different resorts in theus Riviera Maya area, and it is very affordable to use.
- Hotels in Cancún are generally concentrated in two areas – downtown and what is called the Hotel Zone. You will find that downtown has a large variety of budget hotels, restaurants, and bars, while the Hotel Zone is located directly on Cancún’s famous beaches. Check out the Ramada Cancún City in downtown, or the Krystal Cancún in the Hotel Zone.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Cancún
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Hotels adjacent to Centro de convenciones de Cancún and in Hotel Zone or Downtown are usually very popular with KAYAK users.
Seadust Cancun Family Resort, Hyatt Ziva Cancun and Secrets The Vine Cancun Adults Only are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Centro de convenciones de Cancún.
In the last 3 days, double rooms in Cancún have been found on KAYAK for as cheap as C$ 11. On average, the price for a double room is C$ 197.
The Hotel Zone is located directly along Cancún’s popular beaches, and as its name implies, it is a collection of some of the best resorts and hotels. The Marriott Cancún Resort is a reasonably priced option that will put you directly in this area.
To stay near the airport, look at hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport. If you don’t mind being 10 minutes from the airport, the Moon Palace and the Nizuc Resort and Spa are both great choices offering an airport transport service. The Krystal Grand also offers shuttle service to the airport for its guests.
While staying in downtown can be fun, you normally have to take some form of transportation to get to the ocean, where many activities for children are offered, and this can be difficult when you are traveling with kids. Hotels like Bsea Cancún Plaza Hotel and Salvia Cancún in the Hotel Zone are close to the beach, avoiding the longer commute from downtown.
Cancún has many romantic hotel options that are great for couples. The Ritz Carlton is a luxury hotel that has on-site spa services, a pool, and many choices for fine dining. The Le Blanc Spa Resort, Excellence Playa Mujeres and Hyatt Zilara are just a few examples of adults-only resorts that offer all-inclusive packages.
In the last 3 days, the best price displayed on KAYAK for a double hotel room in Cancún for the upcoming weekend was C$ 34 per night. We also found good deals for 3-star hotel rooms from C$ 44 and 4-star hotel rooms from C$ 72.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Cancún districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Cancún city centre
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