Gran Melia Cancun

Location. More than 600 meters of silver beaches line the shore along the Mayan-inspired Gran Melia Cancun resort located between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupte Lagoon in Cancun, Mexico. The hotel is located 16 kilometers from Cancun International Airport, three kilometers from Cancun Convention Center and the main shopping malls, and 16 kilometers from downtown Cancun.

Hotel Features. Here, Mayan architecture features five connecting pyramid-topped buildings peaked with glass skylights are the hotel's hallmark. The hotel's two freeform pools are surrounded by lounge areas and thatched- roof palapas that shade large platform beds ideal for lounging. One outdoor pool features a swim-up bar, and the other is paired with a children's pool where supervised age-appropriate activities are hosted daily. A nine-hole, par-three executive golf course is available and water sports gear is available for rental. The Gran Melia spa offers individualized packages that include facial scrubs, body treatments and hair care. A complimentary men's and women's locker room area includes access to saunas, a steam room and fitness center.

Hotel dining includes five restaurant selections ranging from Mexican to Italian cuisine. Select dining areas offer open-air seating, sea views and buffet-style accommodations. Flexible meeting spaces include a multi-purpose foyer and banquet area. A business center features computers with wireless Internet access.

Guestrooms. The nine-floor Gran Melia Cancun includes 700 spacious guestrooms and suites, many offering water views and include balconies or ground-floor terraces draped in tropical plants. Guestrooms feature marbled floors, dining sets and Mayan-style furnishings. Private bathrooms include cultured marble surroundings, shower/tub combinations, vanities and bidets. Select rooms include scented towels, bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. Complimentary adult activities include Spanish and dancing lessons, water aerobics, bingo, and beach volleyball. A complimentary sound-and-light show, sometimes including Mayan dancers, takes place in the main building's garden atrium twice weekly.