Kempinski Hotel Cancún, CancúnKempinski Hotel Cancún in Cancún, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 44 of 68 hotels we score in Cancún. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $527 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kempinski Hotel Cancún is a five-star beachfront resort located on the white-sand shores of Cancún. It sits fifteen minutes from the airport and twenty minutes from the downtown area. The property contains 363 rooms, two outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa with massage services. Guests have direct access to a private beach and can use the gym or business centre. The hotel suits travellers seeking a high-end coastal stay with easy transport links. While the rooms are spacious and offer ocean views, some interior furnishings and plumbing require updating.What stands out

Direct private beach access

Spacious rooms with ocean views

Two outdoor swimming pools

On-site full-service spa

Watch out for

Dated room furnishings

Plumbing issues in showers

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