Cancun, MexicoPunta Cancun
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Stepped-pyramid resort playground
Punta Cancun Cancun, Mexico
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattStepped-pyramid resort playground
The resort occupies a Caribbean promontory, operating as a lively all-inclusive with cascading infinity pools and an on-site microbrewery.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A three-sided Caribbean peninsula with cascading infinity pools and eighteen dining venues.
Listed
Stepped pyramid architecture by Ricardo Legorreta, opening onto wide Caribbean pool terraces.
Listed
An ocean-facing hydrotherapy circuit and outdoor massage palapas set beside the waves.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The sprawling, airy complex has been designed with personal space in mind, and even though there are 547 rooms and suites, moving between the various buildings…never feels cramped.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Hotel Zone's nightclubs and restaurants sit a short walk away, while a quiet lighthouse anchors the promontory outside.
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The rooms
Most suites look directly out to sea, and Turquoize Tower rooms add private hot tubs on oceanfront balconies.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged sun loungers line the swim-up lanes, and a rooftop infinity pool looks straight across the open Caribbean.
The spa and gym
Treadmills in the 24-hour gym face the sea, and Zen Spa adds a cold plunge and traditional sauna.
At the table
A certified tequilier leads tastings at Juana Margarita, and Chevy's seats guests inside a vintage car.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.