Upscale beachfront hotel with 8 restaurants, tennis & 3 pools
Km 14.5, Blvd. Kukulcan Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Get directions
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"An upscale escape in Cancun’s Hotel Zone with ocean views and an impressive spa." - CNT Editors
"The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa features elevated interiors with Mexican textiles, herringbone floors, Mayan-inspired wood accents, rainfall showers, and freestanding soaking tubs. Couples can relax poolside in a day bed, book a spa treatment, or enjoy the alfresco culinary experiences at the property's restaurants." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"An upscale hotel whose blue-and-cream palette reflects its Caribbean setting and whose dining is decidedly global—ranging from classic Italian to Thai—while its lobby bar boasts an extensive margarita program with more than 150 varieties." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The JW Marriott Cancun boasts a lobby bar with more than 150 variations on the classic margarita, featuring different tequilas and a range of flavors from classic to exotic. The bar offers a unique tasting experience with options to try cocktails through flights of margaritas, making it easier for guests to explore the extensive menu. Guillermo Canto, the head of food and beverage, along with his hospitality team, worked diligently to create this diverse menu to showcase the variety of tequilas available. The bar also faced challenges such as maintaining stock for all cocktail elements and dealing with tequila shortages, requiring continuous creativity and adaptation." - Margaret Eby
"Right in the middle of the action in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the JW Marriott is an upscale escape that puts a premium on space and subtle luxuries. The majority of rooms have balconies and ocean views, and the ones with Club 91 perks have access to an all-day lounge with variedThe food stations and the services of a private members club. The extensive spa pays homage to Mayan vitality traditions, and the fitness center includes tennis courts and an Olympic-style swimming pool. Along with the beach, there are several other swimming pools, including free-form outdoor pools for families and adults, and a 14-foot-deep dive pool with an artificial reef."
