Cancun, MexicoPunta Cancun
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort by IHG
Sheltered beachfront resort
Punta Cancun Cancun, Mexico
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGSheltered beachfront resort
The property fronts a sheltered bend of Punta Cancun, where calm, shallow water replaces the open surf.
What it’s good at
Listed
Bathrooms styled like private spas accompany private balconies facing open turquoise waters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
to wall yourself inside the Intercontinental Presidente Cancún is to surround yourself with extravagant comforts in a setting where everything is oriented towards a spectacular white-sand beach.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Hotel Zone's main dining and nightlife hub is a short drive away along Boulevard Kukulcan.
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The rooms
Rooms adopt an understated urban look rather than tropical decor, and many look straight out across the ocean or lagoon.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The 605-square-meter main pool winds between palm trees toward the beach, beside a separate adults-only pool.
The hydrotherapy pool
An indoor hydrotherapy pool bubbles against stone-tiled walls, set beside quiet loungers and a sauna.
The spa
Ikal Spa stands bordered by lush foliage, housing private suites where treatments draw on four international bodywork traditions.
At the table
El Caribeño sets dining tables directly in the sand beneath a palapa, and the beach bar hangs rope swing seats.
How it began
The Mexican government funded the property in 1975 to launch Cancún when private investors were still hesitant to build here.
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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.