Come for family holidays with supervised play from age 4, with Google’s one-night reference prices for 2 adults from 5,467 pesos in August 2027. For evenings spent in the Hotel Zone, allow for a drive.

Rooms and booking on the official site The current offer

Would you go?

Keep it among your hotels and see it on the budget globe, month by month.

Like a regular

Set tables and a timber ceiling at Momo restaurant
  1. The room to ask for

    For family holidays I would ask for the Superior Family Deluxe: 2 connecting bedrooms, a king bed and 2 doubles, with children’s bath amenities, slippers and robes already in the room.

  2. The dates to seek

    For 22–25 August 2027, Google’s calendar showed one-night references of 5,467–5,685 pesos for 2 adults, read on 17 October 2026. The dearest night shown, 21 March 2027, reached 151,512 pesos.

  3. The shuttle between lobbies

    Use the complimentary shuttle when moving between lobbies: it runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. I would allow for that interval when setting out for dinner.

What Moon Palace Cancun is

The Family Deluxe keeps the family together in 2 connecting bedrooms; the Honeymoon has a king bed and sea views for 2 guests. Golf Course View suites include a cart for personal use. Each gives you a different way into this large resort.

Dinner can move from Agra’s Indian cooking to Momo’s teppanyaki tables, Gondola’s Italian dishes or seafood at Pier 8. Bugambilias serves a buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner; room service continues through the night.

O Spa is at Moon Spa & Golf Club, with treatments and a hydrotherapy journey. Golf and spa services have their own charges; promotional credit can help with selected services, within its limits and with a separate fee.

Choose it for a holiday spent moving between activities, restaurants and pools within the resort. For a trip built entirely around sea swimming, sargassum along this coast remains a travel variable.

In the Lumina Guide

Lumina Guide 2027

Moon Palace Cancun sits south of Cancún, with FlowRider, outdoor pools and all-inclusive access to neighbouring Moon Palace Nizuc.

How we choose the hotels

Our reading, point by point

What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.

  1. Location

    A coast to enjoy between beach and resort

  2. Character

    Sunrise brings together games, pools and restaurants

  3. Rooms

    9 categories, including connecting rooms and golf-course suites

  4. Food and social life

    Agra, Momo, Gondola and Pier 8 change cuisine and setting

  5. Wellness

    O Spa at Moon Spa & Golf Club, charged separately

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Moon Palace Cancun’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Guests remember extensive grounds to explore between pools, activities and restaurants.

  2. Room

    Accounts return to the in-room whirlpool bath, balcony and stocked minibar.

  3. Staff and service

    5 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Accounts recall attention at the pool bar and help with activities in the water.

  4. Breakfast

    A July guest remembers eggs cooked to order at the breakfast buffet.

  5. Price

    Promotional credit applies to selected services; rate conditions change the final bill.

The numbers, and how we count them
Moon Palace Cancun in numbers
WhatScore out of 10Guests who mention itHappy
Location6.01937%
Room5.13333%
Staff and service6.012349%
Breakfast6.6850%
Price–2214%

The scores come from 165 Google reviews with text, left from 2 July 2026 to 17 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Cancún: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 17 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Cancún:

  • Moon Palace The Grand – Cancun
  • Hyatt Ziva Cancun
  • Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún All Inclusive Spa & Resort
  • Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort

Price: for two on the night of 24 August 2027, from 5,467 pesos (seen on Google Hotels on 17 October 2026).

What a night costs, season by season

The calendar read on 17 October 2026 shows 21,249–38,672 pesos for the individual nights of 24–31 December 2026, against 5,576–5,794 pesos for 10–16 August 2027. I would start with that August week when looking for consecutive nights close in price.

PeriodPesos a night
17 Oct–23 Dec 20265,964–25,320
24–31 Dec 202621,249–38,672
1 Jan–8 Feb 20276,986–14,142
9–17 Feb 20278,270–103,928
18 Feb–12 Sep 20275,467–26,104

Google Hotels one-night reference prices for 2 adults, read on 17 October 2026; room, board, taxes and fees are unspecified. The calendar stops at 12 September 2027. Separate dates: 11 February 2027 at 97,342 pesos; the night of 12 February at 8,270 pesos; the night of 21 March at 151,512 pesos and 24 March at 11,335 pesos. Booked as 7 nights from 16 to 23 November 2026, the lowest seller Google listed that day asked 7,926 pesos a night; the resort’s own listing, 9,625 pesos.

Moon Palace Cancun or NIZUC

Moon Palace Cancun for days with the family, moving between the Playroom and restaurants. NIZUC Resort & Spa for a setting on Punta Nizuc between 2 beaches and mangroves.

HotelOne night, from
Moon Palace Cancun6,566 pesos
NIZUC Resort & Spa10,291 pesos

Lowest one-night Google Hotels reference within 16–22 November 2026 for 2 adults: Moon Palace Cancun, 6,566 pesos; NIZUC, 10,291 pesos; both read on 17 October 2026. Room, board, taxes and fees are unspecified.

Sunrise’s pools, gardens and lobby

5 glimpses of Moon Palace Cancun from Sunrise visits published in July and September 2026.

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A family in the Sunrise lobby beside the staircasefrom 3:46 · Soso & Gracie Family Adventures · 7 September 2026Watch on YouTube
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Sunrise’s outdoor pool between loungers and palmsfrom 7:05 · Soso & Gracie Family Adventures · 7 September 2026Watch on YouTube
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A golf cart ride along the resort’s paths and gardensfrom 18:30 · Soso & Gracie Family Adventures · 7 September 2026Watch on YouTube
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The Sunrise lobby and the café counter in the middle of the roomfrom 0:12 · Stacy Marty Dennis · 19 July 2026Watch on YouTube
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The entrance portico, looking onto paths and palmsfrom 17:00 · Stacy Marty Dennis · 19 July 2026Watch on YouTube

What to expect

A child on a bodyboard in the FlowRider’s moving water

A continuous wave

FlowRider sends water beneath the board for simulated surfing and bodyboarding.

Arcade machines under colourful lights in the Playroom

The Playroom

Supervised activities from age 4; an adult family member stays with younger children.

A couple in the pool with parasols along its edge

Pool days

The FAQ names Sunrise in its winter pool-heating programme at 28–30°C.

A bath, loungers and timber walls in a room at O Spa

O Spa at the golf club

35 individual and double treatment rooms, a Golden Suite and a hydrotherapy journey, with services charged separately.

A golfer on a green at the Moon Palace course

27 holes on the fairways

The Jack Nicklaus Signature course and Golf Academy have their own services and charges.

High tables and gaming stations in the Wired Lounge

The Wired Lounge

Arcade and console games, with tables for a snack break.

Good to know before you book

  • The Grand has a separate booking and its own water park. Sunrise’s included access covers neighbouring Moon Palace Nizuc.

  • Services paid with Resort Credit carry a 16% fee, payable separately in cash or by card.

  • Spa services, golf and excursions are listed as extra charges. A cart included with a room does not establish complimentary green fees.

  • In categories sleeping 5 or 7, the final listed place is for a child on a rollaway. Under 4s need an adult with them in the Playroom.

  • Check-out is at noon. The FAQ provides for the full daily rate to be charged after that time.

Sunrise’s 9 current room categories

Beds, whirlpool bath and balcony door in a Superior Deluxe Garden ViewSuperior Deluxe Garden ViewGarden view · up to 5 guestsA king or 2 double beds, a whirlpool bath and a garden-facing balcony. The 5th guest is a child on a rollaway; bed type is subject to availability.This room on the official site Bed, table and whirlpool bath in a Superior Deluxe Ocean ViewSuperior Deluxe Ocean ViewSea view · up to 5 guestsA king or 2 double beds, a sea-view balcony and a whirlpool bath. The 5th guest is a child on a rollaway.This room on the official site The whirlpool bath beside the balcony door in a Superior Honeymoon SuiteSuperior Honeymoon SuiteSea view · up to 2 guestsA king bed and sea views, with upgraded spirits and access to an exclusive beach area.This room on the official site Patio with loungers and pool access at a Swim Up SuiteSwim up SuitePool access · up to 5 guestsThe patio gives direct access to the pool. A king or 2 double beds; the 5th guest is a child on a rollaway.This room on the official site

Getting here

AddressCarretera Cancun-Chetumal Km 340, Riviera Maya, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cancún CUN12.6 km and around 17 minutes by car on the measured route, without traffic or waiting.
Airport transportCharged separately unless expressly included in the reservation. The group’s service requires arrival details at least 48 hours ahead.
Between lobbiesComplimentary shuttle every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, according to the official FAQ.

OpenStreetMap/OSRM road route, read on 17 October 2026; times exclude traffic and waiting.

Moon Palace Cancun and the airport

The resort south of Cancún and the airport approach.

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A day at Moon Palace Cancun

6.45am

Breakfast at Bugambilias

Start at the buffet; breakfast runs until 11am and needs no reservation.

Later in the morning

Explore on a bicycle

Borrow one of the complimentary bikes and set off through the resort’s tropical grounds.

Lunch

Pizza beneath the parasols

At Pepe’s Pizza, sit outside for a break between activities.

Dinner

Indian cooking at Agra

Make Agra the evening’s table for Indian cooking in Sunrise.

After dinner

Go dancing at Noir

Adults can carry on with music and dancing at Noir.

Moon Palace Cancun reviews

Google rating read on 17 October 2026. We read the 165 reviews with text published since 1 July 2026.

Guest voices

Google

6 days at Sunrise

A guest describes a 6-day Sunrise stay, remembering the food, cleanliness and attention across the resort.

Google · October 2026Read the review
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Pools and room to explore

A Sunrise guest describes very large pools, quieter areas and plenty of grounds to explore, alongside activities and transport around the resort.

Google · July 2026Read the review
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A week between activities and sea

A guest remembers a week at Sunrise with good food and plenty of activities. During that stay, sargassum limited access to the sea; they saw machinery cleaning the beach each day.

Google · June 2026Read the review

Questions before you go

Are Moon Palace Cancun, Nizuc and The Grand the same hotel?

Moon Palace Cancun is an all-inclusive Sunrise resort in The Palace Company’s Moon Palace brand. Its current catalogue has 9 room types, with its own booking flow at bookingscancunpr.moonpalace.com. The current official pages read on 17 October 2026 do not give a total room count or an exact reopening date. Its stay includes all-inclusive access to neighbouring Moon Palace Nizuc. The Grand has a separate booking and its own water park. NIZUC Resort & Spa at Punta Nizuc is another hotel. Official source.

What does all-inclusive include?

Meals and drinks at the included restaurants and bars, the minibar, Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. The official FAQ includes tax and gratuities in the all-inclusive plan; spa services, golf, excursions and transfers have their own charges and conditions. Official source.

How much does a night at Moon Palace Cancun cost?

Google Hotels, read on 17 October 2026 for 2 adults, showed 5,964 pesos for 18 October 2026, 6,566 pesos for 16 November 2026 and 6,856 pesos for 1 December 2026, each a single-night reading. The calendar returned 295 priced nights and 85 without a figure; it does not identify the room, meal plan or tax inclusion. A series of calendar prices remains separate from a quote for a continuous stay. Google Hotels.

Which room types can I book?

The current official catalogue lists 9 categories: Superior Deluxe Garden View and Ocean View, Honeymoon, Swim Up, Governor, Family Deluxe, the 2-bedroom Presidential, Junior Suite Golf Course View and Two Bedroom Suite Golf Course View. The 2 golf-course categories include a cart for personal use. Official source.

How large are the rooms?

The current official room pages read on 17 October 2026 do not give floor areas; the categories differ by view, beds, layout and pool access. Official source.

Which room works for a family?

The Superior Family Deluxe has 2 connecting bedrooms, a king bed and 2 doubles. The catalogue allows up to 7 guests, with the 7th a child on a rollaway. Garden View, Ocean View and Swim Up allow up to 5, with the 5th a child on a rollaway; those layouts differ from having 2 separate bedrooms. Official source.

What is the Swim Up Suite like?

It has a patio with direct pool access, a king or 2 double beds, a whirlpool bath and 24-hour room service. The published maximum is 5 guests, with the 5th a child on a rollaway. Official source.

Is the Honeymoon Suite adults only?

The Superior Honeymoon Suite page lists a king bed, sea views and a maximum of 2 people; it does not publish a minimum age for this category. The resort welcomes families; Noir and some other bars are for adults. Official source.

What are the pools like, and are they heated?

The pools are outdoors, with children’s areas and the FlowRider simulator. The official FAQ explicitly names Sunrise in its winter heating programme at 28–30°C. General published pool hours are 7am–7pm, subject to change. Official source.

What is the Playroom’s minimum age?

Children aged 4 and over can join the Playroom’s supervised activities. Under 4s must remain with a parent or adult family member. The Wired Lounge has arcade and console games, with food and drinks. Official source.

How many restaurants are there, and which should I choose?

Including access to neighbouring Moon Palace Nizuc, the combined choice is 17 restaurants and 13 bars. In Sunrise, Agra serves Indian cooking, Momo Pan-Asian dishes and teppanyaki, Gondola Italian food, and Pier 8 seafood and grills. Los Caporales, Carvao and El Manglar are at Moon Palace Nizuc. Official source.

When is breakfast, and do I need a reservation?

Bugambilias lists its breakfast buffet from 6:45am to 11am without reservations, and lunch from 12:30pm to 5pm. Some dinner restaurants require a reservation, available through the Palace Resorts app. At Bugambilias, clothes must be dry and men must wear a shirt or T-shirt. Official source.

Can I count on clear swimming conditions at the beach?

The resort is on the seafront, with a beach and snacks and drinks service. Sargassum can change conditions along the shore; Palace describes a programme of collection and mechanical beach cleaning. For a holiday built around sea swimming, conditions during your travel dates matter alongside the room. Official source.

Is the spa included?

O Spa treatments carry an extra charge. At Moon Spa & Golf Club, the spa has 35 individual and double treatment rooms, a Golden Suite and a hydrotherapy journey, with massages, facials and body treatments. The current offer caps spa use of Resort Credit at USD 100, with a 16% fee payable separately. Official source.

Can children and people staying elsewhere use the spa?

O Princess offers treatments for girls aged 4–12. The current pages read do not establish a general spa day pass for people staying elsewhere or a standalone hydrotherapy price. Official source.

Is golf included in the stay?

The Jack Nicklaus Signature course has 27 holes and golf services are listed as an extra charge. The 2 Golf Course View room categories include a cart for personal use; that room benefit does not establish complimentary green fees. Official source.

Is parking free?

The official FAQ provides free parking for guests and event attendees, with valet or self-parking. Capacity can be limited at some properties. Official source.

How far is the airport, and is the transfer included?

The measured road route from Cancún CUN to the resort is 12.6 km, around 17 minutes without traffic or waiting. Airport transport is charged separately unless expressly included in the reservation. For the group’s arranged service, the FAQ requires arrival details at least 48 hours before check-in. Official source.

How do I get between the lobbies?

The complimentary lobby shuttle runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, according to the official FAQ. Transport to other group properties has separate conditions and charges. Official source.

Which offer is currently available?

Beyond What You Imagined, read on 17 October 2026, can be booked through 27 October 2026 for stays through 23 December 2027. It offers up to 45% off the hotel and USD 500 Resort Credit for at least 4 nights. Terms require a new direct reservation; 26 December 2026–1 January 2027 is excluded. Official source.

Do children and teenagers stay free?

The current promotion covers children and teenagers aged 0–17 with at least one paying adult in the same room, within its occupancy limit. Ages must be declared when booking and proved at check-in; a guest who is already 18 on arrival pays the difference. Official source.

Does Resort Credit cover the whole service cost?

Credit applies to the selected services listed in the offer. Services paid with Resort Credit carry a 16% fee, payable separately in cash or by card. Under the USD 500 offer, no more than USD 100 of credit can be used for spa services. Official source.

Can I hold a wedding at the resort?

The Petite Package starts at USD 2,150 for up to 10 guests. For larger events, Lake Terrace lists up to 300 for cocktails and 180 for a buffet; Meditation Garden accommodates 80 for a ceremony and 30 for a buffet. Each package and venue has its own conditions. Official source.

Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner on 31 December 2026?

The official sources read on 17 October 2026 do not publish an identifiable menu or programme for 31 December 2026. Official source.

When is check-out, and can I bring a pet?

Check-out is at noon; the FAQ provides for the full daily rate to be charged after that time. Pets are not allowed. The group policy accepts certified service dogs with the required documentation. Official source.

Is the resort open all year?

The official offer read on 17 October 2026 accepts stays through 23 December 2027. The official pages consulted on 17 October 2026 do not publish seasonal opening or closing dates.

This guide is written with Lumina, the marketing system for hotels.