Four million people a year visit Cancun and rush either to the beautiful beaches or the main activity centers of Cancun — the Downtown section and the Hotel Zone. Cancun's Hotel Zone refers to a stretch of 14 miles of white sandy beach that is flooded with five star luxury hotels. This resort land, shaped like a giant number 7, has been unofficially proclaimed as The Hotel Zone. The Hotel Zone has bridges on each of its ends, which connects to the mainland of Cancun. Tourists have commented that the hotels on the vertical side of zone have rougher beaches, whereas hotels on the horizontal side hold more gentle surf. The reason for the difference may well be because in the case of the horizontal facing beaches, the island of Isla Mujeres blocks some of those crashing ocean waves.
The Hotel Zone offers a full range of accommodations to Cancun tourists, from budget hotels to luxurious hotels for the filthy rich. There are high priced brand name hotels, more personable condominiums and all-inclusive hotels, which also provide their visitors with food, entertainment and outdoor sports in one package price. The Hotel Zone also offers restaurants, bars and shopping centers within its vicinity, some of Mexican culture and others of brand name American companies.
What are some of the most prominent hotels in the Hotel Zone? If you're looking for affordable stay then you will have no complaints with the Club Hostel, a budget hotel that offers swimming pools, free Internet, laundry services, kitchen services, Xbox 360 and International phone calls. A very good deal for a low-price hotel! Midrange hotels also offer similar luxuries. The Oasis Cancun Hotel is a college favorite and offers swimming pools, beaches and "swim up bars" where you have to swim to get to the bar and have some drinks! The rooms are clean and spacious, though the hotel can be crowded in peak season.
What if you want to splurge on your Cancun vacation? There's nothing wrong with enjoying a little luxury in life. The Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa offers tremendous Balcony views of the ocean and treats its guests to marble floors, private whirlpools, mini-bars and satellite TV. Six dolphins also call the The Dreams Hotel their home and can swim along with guests in special hotel-sponsored programs. The Casa Magna Marriott Resort offers visitors a private balcony, three on-site restaurants, a beach area and swimming pools. While this hotel is on the pricey side it also tends to weed out younger Cancun visitors—a definite selling point for older demographics who want to relax in peace! Other notable hotels in the "Zone" include the Hyatt Cancun Resort, the JW Marriott Resort and the Paradisus Riviera.
The Hotel Zone offers a variety of hotel accommodations and entertainment to Cancun visitors. Whether you are a college student on Spring Break or a family head looking to take your clan out for a fun beach vacation, Cancun can provide the finest of accommodations and shopping in its decadently glorious Hotel Zone.
