New hotels in Cancun 2026–2027

Next up is the Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort, which opens in December. The balconied facade belongs to the Grand Hyatt plans. The Hotel Zone, Punta Nizuc and Costa Mujeres bring new builds and transformed resorts: check the location and who may stay first.

Official image: the balconied facade of Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort at dawn · Hyatt

Updated 31 October 20263 min readHow we write the guide

The room changes the holiday

Royalton Vessence announces Multi Bed Suites: instead of a sofa bed, there are 2 mattresses integrated into Murphy beds. Before splitting into 2 rooms, look at this arrangement.⁴

Grand Hyatt plans 9 multi-level outdoor pools, including an adults-only pool and the Beach Club pool. Consider where you will spend the day as well as the view from your room.²

Opened since May 2026

Riu Palace Peninsula

Zona Hotelera · open since 25 July 2026.⁵ 618 completely redesigned rooms for the reopening.⁵

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The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún

Costa Mujeres · open since 23 June 2026.³ 163 rooms and 50 suites between the coast and mangroves in Costa Mujeres.³

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Hyatt Zilara Cancun

Zona Hotelera · open since May 2026.¹ 310 redesigned suites following the complete renovation.¹

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Royalton Vessence Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Zona Hotelera · opening: 1 March 2027.⁴ 376 suites and a new Royalton brand in the Hotel Zone.⁴

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The Cancun calendar

December 2026

Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort

500 rooms, including 47 suites, for Grand Hyatt’s Cancun debut.²

2027

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc

131 hotel rooms and 126 residences planned at Punta Nizuc.⁶

If you go sooner

2 hotels from the guide for different stays.

The resort, beaches and lighthouse on Punta Cancun

Hyatt Ziva Cancun

For a family holiday with beaches, pools and restaurants close together.⁷

The trade-off

The resort welcomes families: look elsewhere for an entirely adults-only property.⁷

Why choose it

The Turquoize tower is for ages 18 and over.⁷

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NIZUC’s reflecting pool between the lobby columns and the sea

NIZUC Resort & Spa

For a stay between mangroves and 2 beaches at Punta Nizuc.⁸

The trade-off

Evenings in Cancun’s entertainment district require a drive.⁸

Why choose it

Ocean Suites are for ages 16 and over; with younger children, look at Residence Suites.⁸

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