Riu Palace Las Americas

The short version

If you want Cancun's Hotel Zone without children around, look at Riu Palace Las Americas. Guests are all 18 or over, the resort sits on the beach at Punta Cancun, and there are seven restaurants, six bars including one open around the clock, and three pools, one with a swim-up bar. The spa's gym, sauna and two whirlpools are free to use, and the airport is about 20 km away.

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Good to know

• Adults-only, 18 and over, and set on the beach at Punta Cancun.
• Seven restaurants cover fusion, Japanese, Italian, Mexican and steakhouse cooking, among others.
• Six bars include Lounge 24, which is open around the clock, and the Capuchino pastry bar.
• Three pools, infinity pools among them; one has a swim-up bar, and there is a hydromassage area.
• About 20 km from Cancun International Airport (CUN), roughly 30 to 45 minutes.

Before you book

At the Renova Spa the gym, sauna and two whirlpools are free to use, but massages and salon services cost extra.