By Stephanie Mojica
Cancun is a
resort city in
Mexico that offers both the
Caribbean Sea and Nichupte Lagoon, along with the second-largest reef in the world. The city offers something for everyone, whether they seek water sports, sunbathing, relaxation, shopping, Mexican culture, or even a little
romance. There are a number of hotels available in Cancun for all types of travel budgets.
Hotel Casa Maya
Hotel Casa Maya is a five-star hotel offering a variety of accommodations for visitors to Cancun. There is a swimming pool on-site that features a number of water activities, including aqua aerobics and contests. beach volleyball is also available, along with a hotel Jacuzzi. Hotel Casa Maya also has three restaurants, a snack bar, as well as a bar and lounge. Rooms and suites feature ocean or lagoon views, and high-speed Internet access is widely available on the property. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $150 per night. Suites cost up to about $360 per night.
Hotel Casa Maya
Boulevard Kukulcán km. 5.5 Z.H.
Cancún, Quintana Roo 77500
México
Tel: (998) 881-0500
Fax: (998) 849-4550
E-mail: ventas@casamaya.com
www.casamaya.com/ingles/index.html
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is part of an international luxury hotel chain. Each room and suite has an ocean view as well as a private balcony or terrace. Other room features include terry bathrobes, 400-thread count linens and LCD televisions. The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun also has a full service spa, a beauty salon, six restaurants, two lounges, a fitness center, two outdoor swimming pools, an oceanfront Jacuzzi, and on-site shopping. There is also a complimentary overnight shoeshine service, twice-daily housekeeping and a business center. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $200 per night. Suite rates ranged from about $410 to $580 per night.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun
Retorno del Rey #36, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500 Mexico
Tel: (998) 881-0808
Fax: (998) 881-0815
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Cancun/Default.htm
Hotel Batab
Hotel Batab is an independently-owned choice for budget travelers who do not want to sacrifice conveniences such as air conditioning, hot water and a private bathroom during their visit to Cancun. Rooms also include cable television and a telephone. Hotel Batab amenities include an on-site restaurant serving Mexican, Arabic and American cuisine. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel. As of July 2009, room rates ranged from about $50 to $90 per night and included a full American breakfast.
Hotel Batab
Av. Chichen Itza No. 52, SM 23
Apdo. Postal 555
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500 Mexico
Tel: (888) 835-4121
E-mail: hotelbatab@hotelbatab.com
www.hotelbatab.com
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
