Cancún suits family holidays well: warm water, beachfront resorts and plenty to do without leaving the property. This list is for parents who want a kids' club, a pool built for little ones or a water park close to the room, with something for the adults too. The hotels below range from all-inclusive resorts to kitchen-equipped villas for bigger groups.
We chose hotels with clear family facilities, such as a kids' club, babysitting or child services, a water park or a water slide, and checked each against its own details. One adults-only resort is included and flagged so you can plan around it.
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach sits directly on the beach and has a private beach area. Families get a kids' club, a kids' pool, an indoor play area and a children's playground, while adults can use the infinity pool, the heated pool and the 40,000-square-foot spa and wellness center. Nine restaurants, including a AAA Five Diamond French restaurant, mean dinner is covered. Suites have balconies or terraces facing the ocean. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
This beachfront all-inclusive in Cancún's Hotel Zone has a 9.2 guest rating from 2,480 reviews. For children there's a kids' club, a kids' pool, a water slide and a children's playground, and babysitting/child services are available. Adults can swim in the infinity pool, order from the pool bar or book a treatment at the Miiluma Spa. Some rooms have private plunge pools. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
As the name says, Beach Palace is set up for families. The five-star beachfront resort has a kids' club, a playground, a kids' pool, a water slide and babysitting/child services. There's also an outdoor pool and a rooftop pool, and parents can use the spa with its sauna, steam room, hot tub and massage services. Villas sleep up to 12, and the tour desk, car hire and airport pick up/drop off help with logistics. It holds a 9.2 rating from 394 reviews.
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe is a beachfront all-inclusive on Kukulcan Boulevard, and its water park, kids' pool and kids' club are aimed squarely at families. There's also a children's playground and a games room for downtime. Parents can head to the spa for the hammam, steam room and massage services. Enclave suites have plunge pools or whirlpools. The resort holds a 9.2 rating from 1,382 reviews, with free WiFi in all areas and free private parking.
The Westin Lagunamar is a beachfront resort with a private beach area, and families can spread out in studios and villas with kitchens and balconies. Children have a kids' club, a kids' pool, a water slide and a children's playground. The resort also has mini golf and a tennis court. Parents can use the infinity pool and pool bar, or book a massage at the spa/wellness center. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Hyatt Vivid is an adults-only all-inclusive, so it isn't the place to bring children. It's here for grown-up travelers in a family group who want a kid-free break, or for parents planning a getaway of their own. The beachfront stay has outdoor, infinity and rooftop pools, a spa with sauna, steam room and hot tub, and live music, DJ nights and themed dinners. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Dreams Natura is a beachfront resort on the Cancún–Tulum highway, and it gives families plenty to fill the day. Children get a water park with a water slide, a kids' club, an indoor play area and a playground, and babysitting/child services are available. Parents can unwind in the spa, with its sauna, steam room and hot spring bath, or head to the evening entertainment. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Riu Dunamar is a beachfront all-inclusive with a private beach area, and its water park, water slide and kids' pool give children plenty to do. There's also a kids' club, a playground, and babysitting services for parents who want time to themselves. Snorkelling and water sports are available on site, and evenings bring live music, themed dinners and a nightclub with DJ. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are included.
Beachscape Kin Ha is a good fit for families who want space and a kitchen. It's beachfront in Cancún's Hotel Zone, with suites and villas that have full kitchens, and villas that sleep up to 12 guests. Children have a playground, kid meals and an outdoor pool with a shallow end, and babysitting/child services are available. Parents can book a massage at the spa and wellness center. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Occidental Tucancún sits on the beach in Cancún's Zona Hotelera and keeps the whole family busy. Kids have a club, a playground and an indoor play area, while babysitting/child services are available for parents who want an evening out. Days can be spent at the outdoor pool, with its pool bar and sun terrace, or on the tennis court. Evenings bring themed dinner nights and live music. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Flamingo Cancun is a beachfront all-inclusive on Boulevard Kukulcán in the Zona Hotelera. Younger guests get a kids' club, a kids' pool, an indoor play area and a children's playground, and babysitting/child services are available. The resort has several restaurants and bars, plus live music and themed dinner nights. Swim-up rooms with private pools suit families who want their own splash space, and parents can book a massage or soak in the hot tub. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
This five-star beachfront resort in Cancún's Zona Hotelera offers families a kids' club, a children's playground, kid meals and babysitting/child services. The all-inclusive stay comes with daily activities and live evening entertainment, and the outdoor pool, infinity pool and pool bar give everyone a spot to cool off. Note that the Royal suites are adults-only, so families should book from the other room categories. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Check each resort's child services before booking. Babysitting/child services, kids' clubs and play areas vary from hotel to hotel, so choose the setup that suits your children's ages.
If you're travelling with a larger group, consider Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites or Beach Palace Family Resort & Spa, where villas sleep up to 12 guests.
Families who like to cook or keep snacks on hand may prefer a stay with kitchens, such as the suites and villas at Beachscape Kin Ha or the studios and villas at The Westin Lagunamar.
Hyatt Vivid Cancun and the Royal suites at Grand Park Royal Cancun are adults-only, so confirm room types and guest policies when you book a trip with children.
Our 24/7 booking agents can help you compare room types and facilities for your group before you reserve.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cancún resorts on this list have a water park?
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe and Riu Dunamar all have a water park. Several others, including Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, Beach Palace Family Resort & Spa and The Westin Lagunamar, have a water slide.
Which resorts offer babysitting or child services?
Dreams Natura, Occidental Tucancún, Grand Park Royal Cancun, Flamingo Cancun, Beachscape Kin Ha, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, Beach Palace Family Resort & Spa and Riu Dunamar all offer babysitting/child services.
Are there family options with kitchens or room for a large group?
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites has suites and villas with full kitchens, and its villas sleep up to 12 guests. The Westin Lagunamar has studios and villas with kitchens and balconies, and Beach Palace Family Resort & Spa has villas that sleep up to 12.
Is every resort on this list suitable for children?
No. Hyatt Vivid Cancun is an adults-only all-inclusive, and the Royal suites at Grand Park Royal Cancun are adults-only. The other resorts offer family facilities such as kids' clubs, play areas or child services.
Do these Cancún resorts include free WiFi and parking?
Most of them do. Dreams Natura, Occidental Tucancún, Grand Park Royal, Flamingo, Beachscape Kin Ha, both Fiesta Americana resorts, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe, Hyatt Vivid and The Westin Lagunamar include free WiFi and free parking. Beach Palace and Riu Dunamar offer free WiFi.
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