Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels: Hard Rock, Iberostar or Barceló?

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun for dining at the resort

At km 14.5 of Boulevard Kukulcán, Hard Rock has beachfront accommodation and an all-inclusive dining program. Pizzeto and the Toro grill are two of its restaurant options. Dinner requires a reservation, and selected premium dishes cost extra. Read our Hard Rock Cancun guide for arrival and restaurant details.

Iberostar Selection Cancún for a beach and golf stay

Iberostar Selection Cancún has a beachfront setting, pools and a golf course. If golf is part of your vacation, keeping it at the resort can save a separate outing. Golf and spa treatments have their own charges; include them in your budget rather than assuming the room rate covers them.

Barceló Maya Tropical for days inside a resort complex

Barceló Maya Tropical is on the Riviera Maya, outside Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Its room choices include family accommodation and selected Junior Suites and Suites with Premium Level benefits.

It suits a trip with several days at the resort. If you intend to go out in Cancun every evening, choose a Hotel Zone property instead. For the transfer to Barceló, use the full property name: Maya Tropical, Maya Caribe and Maya Palace are different selections within the hotel group.

Match the room to the people traveling

A family room and two connecting rooms are different arrangements. Look at the beds and the occupancy for your actual party, including the children’s ages. For an adults-only trip, check the specific building or hotel you are reserving; a brand may have both family and adults-only properties.

Then arrange your airport transfer

Once you have chosen the hotel, book our private transportation to that property. You can travel in a van reserved for your family or choose luxury transportation in a Suburban. Add the return journey if you already have your flight home.