DK Travel : Cancún and the Yucatán : Places to stay

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Club Med Cancún

Opened in the early days of Cancún, this spacious site has the typical Club-Med range of sports facilities – enough even when the 456 rooms fill up – and youth-oriented entertainment including a techno disco.
Club Med-Villas Arqueológicas, Uxmal

The Villas Arqueológicas are a small chain of hotels at some of the ancient Mayan sites, all built in old-Mexican, hacienda style, with charming rooms and exuberant gardens. The Uxmal branch is exceptional value.
Cuzan Guest House, Punta Allen

A small place, where the cabins all have bathrooms. It’s often booked up by fishing groups, so check ahead. The catch of the day can be enjoyed in its sand-floored restaurant.
Deseo, Playa del Carmen

A new landmark in Playa hotels: a sleekly minimal-ist hip hotel that looks as if it leapt straight out of a design magazine and has shot to the top as the coolest place to stay in town. It also has an equally trendy bar, Fly (see Fly, Playa del Carmen).
Eco-Paraíso Xixim, near Celestún

This remarkable “eco-retreat” stands in total isolation between coconut groves and a remote beach north of Celestún and is best accessed by 4-wheel drive. The cabins are comfortable and have lovely beach terraces, and there’s a good restaurant. Nature and archeological tours are a specialty.
Ecotel Quinta Regia, Valladolid

Built in a Neo-Colonial style with shady patios, this hotel combines a colorful Mexican rustic look with high-standard modern facilities. Lush gardens and orchards are overlooked by the best rooms. The pool is secluded, and the restaurant makes use of garden produce (see El Mexicano, Valladolid).
El Dorado Resort & Spa, Xpu-Ha

This small-sized resort is “adults only” and so mainly for couples. The atmosphere is relaxed, there’s a nice pool, and the cabaña -style rooms are spread along the beach with plenty of space and sea views.
El Mesón del Marqués, Valladolid

Valladolid’s classic hotel occupies one of its finest old colonial houses, with rooms set around several flower-filled, elegant patios. There’s an excellent restaurant and a pool.
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, Cancún

With cascades of greenery from its many balconies, the awesomely huge Coral Beach has 602 rooms and a thick catalogue of facilities, including tennis courts and its own jogging track.
Fiesta Americana, Mérida

Mérida’s premiere hotel is modern but built in an ornate French-mansion style, with a spectacular stained-glass atrium. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped.

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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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