Top 10 budget friendly resorts in Cancun

Are you looking for cheap resorts in Cancun? We’ve ranked the top 10 budget friendly all-
inclusive resorts in this city, and we’re pretty sure that if you worked out how much you
spend on nights out with the family a month, a night in one of these would appear very
affordable. And you’d get unlimited access to food, drinks, and fun for the whole family!
Want to know more? Keep reading.

Most of these hotels are family-friendly and only have basic yet excellent facilities. So if
you’re looking for something a little bit fancier, such as having lobster and scotch for
dinner for only $35 USD per night, we’d recommend you to check out this article, where
you’ll find 5 star hotels or hotels with gourmet-style menus that might better adapt to your
requirements.

Also, if you want to learn more about these hotels, you can always click on their link and
go to the “Accommodation and fees” section to see more details.

And without further ado, here are the top 10 budget friendly resorts in Cancun:

1. Aquamarina Beach Cancun

Located at Kilometer 4.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone and close to the place known as Puente
Calinda, this resort is only 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport, 5 minutes from
downtown, and 5 minutes from the mall known as Punta Cancun. It’s a family-friendly
hotel with a nice quiet beach, which is excellent if you’re traveling with children because
there aren’t a lot of waves. It’s not very expensive and too pretentious: perfect for
travelers who are looking for an all-inclusive experience without overpaying. It’s not for
demanding people since it only has buffet-style restaurants. But it’s definitely a good
option for an affordable family vacation in Cancun.

Recommended for: The whole family

For more information, check out this more detailed review.

2. Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas

Do you like traveling with your pet? Well, you’re both going to have a great time at this
hotel, because it’s one of Cancun Pet Friendly hotels!

Located at Kilometer 2.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone and close to downtown, this resort is also
perfect if you’re traveling for business and you want to enjoy some beach time as well. It
has a nice parking lot, a much nicer pool, three restaurants, and a snack bar. It offers an all-
inclusive plan, but if you want, you can ask for the continental plan instead.
3. Ocean Spa Cancun

Located at Kilometer 3.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone, this hotel has a very quiet beach, a snack
bar provided with a wide variety of Mexican-style drinks, and it’s one of the few resorts
that offer both buffet-style dining and a la carte menu.

With its all-inclusive plan you and your family will be able to enjoy all the food, drinks,
pool time, and water sports you want.

Recommended for: Couples and families with 6 - 12 year old children

4. Solymar Cancun

Located at Kilometer 18.7 of Cancun’s hotel zone and only 10 minutes from Cancun
International Airport, this hotel has one of the nicest beaches.
This 3 star resort is one of the first ones opened in Cancun, so don’t expect its facilities to
be very modern. It’s better not to ask for an accommodation only plan when staying at this
hotel, because there are no stores, restaurants, or Delis nearby, so you’d have to move.

It has a buffet-style restaurant and a beach bar with very tasty snacks. So if you’re looking
for an affordable resort with a great beach in Cancun, this one’s an excellent option for
you.

Recommended for: The whole family (although, the beach has a heavy swell so care
should be taken)

5. Maya Caribe Beach House by Faranda Hotels

Located at Kilometer 6 of Cancun’s hotel zone, this hotel’s only 3 minutes from the best
nightclubs in the city. It has a nice quiet beach and great amenities for the family
(considering it’s a 3 star hotel).

Even though it offers free parking and gym and spa services, this hotel has no elevators,
which it’s important for you to know in case you’re traveling with the elderly.
If you are not looking for luxury, but you only want to spend some time in one of
Cancun’s beautiful beaches, or if you’re looking for a hotel to spend the night and then go
explore the surroundings, this one’s a very good option.

6. Dos Playas Beach House by Faranda Hotels

Located at Kilometer 6.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone, only 10 minutes from downtown, and 3
minutes from the mall know as Punta Cancun, this 3 star hotel offers a very affordable all-
inclusive plan with a good price-quality ratio. Its pool, restaurant with an open-air terrace,
tennis court, and quiet beach, make it an excellent option for a family vacation.

Recommended for: Families with elderly parents

7. Park Royal Cancun

Located at Kilometer 12.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone, in front of the mall known as Plaza La
Isla, and only 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport, this 4 star hotel offers one of
the best locations in the city. It has a great beach and activities for both adults and
children, as well as access to non-motorized water sports at Aquaworld Marina such as
boogie boarding, kayaks, pedal boats, snorkeling, surf, and windsurf.

It’s better to look for this hotel during off-peak season because that’s when you’ll find the
best all-inclusive deals.

8. Cancun Bay Resort

Cancun Bay Resort is a small hotel located near downtown, only 30 minutes from Cancun
International Airport, and 10 minutes from Cancun’s best nightclubs. It has two pools (one
of them with a wading pool), a Jacuzzi, two bars, and a buffet-style restaurant. Its beach is
very quiet. And considering it’s a 4 star hotel, it has a very good price-quality ratio.
9. Imperial Las Perlas

Located at Kilometer 2.5 of Cancun’s hotel zone, near downtown and the best nightclubs
in the city, this hotel’s only 25 minutes from Cancun International Airport.

Besides a warm, family vibe, in this hotel you’ll find a very quiet beach, a nice pool, a
wading pool, a restaurant, and beach bar. It offers free parking and each of its rooms offers
a balcony with either ocean or pool view.

It’s a simple, not very luxurious hotel, ideal to rest, and perfect for an affordable family
vacation in Cancun.

10. All Ritmo Resort and Water Park

Located in the town known as Puerto Juarez, practically in front of Isla Mujeres, this
resort’s around 30 minutes from Cancun’s hotel zone and 30 minutes from Cancun
International Airport. It’s an excellent option if you’re traveling with children, because
there’s a water park inside! However, you should take into account that it has no
elevators, in case you’re planning a trip with the elderly.

To get the best deals, we recommend you to book this hotel months in advance.

TIPS to get affordable vacations in Cancun

 Travel during off-peak seasons

 Take advantage of layaway plans and starting booking your trip sooner
 Look for hotels that offer kid’s free accommodations
 Book non-refundable rooms (even though there’s a risk, these rooms are always
cheaper)
 Look for low-cost airlines and buy your flights 3 - 4 months in advance
 Compare continental-style hotels with all-inclusive vacation packages (to see which
adapt better to what you’re looking for)
 Use local public transportation
 If your hotel’s located downtown, take an ADO bus at Cancun International Airport
for only $4 USD
 Check out this list of places to visit in Cancun as a backpacker
 Book your tours online (with transportation included) and save money

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