Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: Exit Cancún International Airport and take Luis D. Colosio Rob Touiaros Blvd towards city of Cancun. Turn right onto Coba Ave and then left onto Ave Nader. Proceed to hotel.

Authorized taxis, minivans (or collectivos), and private cars are the best way to make the journey from the airport to your hotel. Transportation options can be accessed as you exit the terminal to your right. A private taxi to downtown Cancún: $16–$25 USD. Collectivos provide transportation to downtown Cancún: $5–$15 USD. A private car service to your hotel can be arranged: more than $36 USD. Rental cars are available at the airport and on this Web site: more than $36 USD. Note: Only authorized taxis are allowed to transport guests from the airport to their hotels. However, all taxis can take passengers to the airport from the city or Hotel Zone–cutting the fare almost in half.

Getting around: The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Cancún. Public and private buses connect the downtown to the Hotel Zone to and ferries: less than $5 USD. Once downtown, most tourist attractions are easily accessible by walking. Taxi rates in Cancún are determined by zones and the minimum fare within the Cancún Hotel Zone is approximately $5 USD per ride while taxi rides withing the downtown core are can run less than $5 USD. A list outlining the various taxi rates throughout the city should be available at the hotel front desk: $5–$15 USD. Taxis can be rented by the hour or day if you want to visit the historic ruins outside of the city: more than $36 USD. Always negotiate your taxi fare before beginning your trip. Rental cars offer a convenient way to visit historic points outside the city: more than $36 USD. Mopeds are a convenient, yet extremely risky, way to get around the city and surrounding areas: $26–$35 USD.

El Patio - This spot next to the pool serves lunches of light foods like ceviche and hamburgers and offers a swim-up bar on one side and terrace seating under white umbrellas on the other.

Lobby Bar - For a more casual experience, El Granero’s menu can be enjoyed here.

Amenity highlights: A central courtyard contains a good-sized, lagoon-style pool that is surrounded by a small, stone sundeck furnished with lounge chairs. A waterfall is at one end and a children's pool at the other. The Caribbean beach club to which guests are taken by complimentary shuttle borders calm water and includes thatch-roof palapas and a swimming pool.

Insider tip: A shop in the hotel offers exceptionally fine examples of pottery and paintings by local artists.