Last Updated: June 14, 2022
Best Party Hotels In Cancun
Cancun is a stunning place to visit thanks to its beautiful white sand beach, crystal clear turquoise Caribbean sea, and great food but there is more to it than that. When you visit Cancun, you’re in the party resort town of Mexico and it is one of the best places in the world to go and let loose.
While Cancun’s party zone or party center can be enjoyed as and when you choose, if you want to take things to another level, you’ll want to stay at the Cancun hotels that are all about partying.
Join me as we take a look at all the best party hotels in Cancun so you can make sure you have the wildest of times at the top Cancun resort for you.
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Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa
The Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa is an adult-only all-inclusive resort slap bang in the middle of Cancun’s hotel zone. The general vibe is that of a party resort but you can also find some peace and quiet when you need to, so it’s not quite a spring break favorite.
This party resort offers 4 different restaurant dining options with international cuisine, a full-service spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, four different bars including a beach bar, beer garden, and the favorite Tiki Bar which is open every night until 2 am and has nightly entertainment.
There is also a sixties bar where you can play games with pool tables, ping pong, or enjoy some karaoke.
The Golden Parnassus Cancun rooms are delightful with their own private balconies, flat-screen TV, ocean views, and 24/7 room service. You can also book a club-level room to have double hot tubs on your balcony.
If you’re looking for a quiet room away from the nightly entertainment make sure to request a higher floor on the lagoon side and you’ll have peace and quiet when you want it.
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive hotel that welcomes both families and party people, making it one of the best party hotels in Cancun if you are also traveling with kids.
This certainly isn’t one of the spring break hotels in Cancun but it’s one of the best hotels in Cancun to stay at if you want to enjoy a peaceful time at the hotel and dip in and out of the party center of Cancun.
This hotel is right in the middle of the hotel zone and is within walking distance of party places like Coco Bongo and Mandalay Beach Club and La Isla shopping mall.
The hotel has multiple restraints, is right on the white sand beach, has an outdoor pool, and you’ll find a hotel bar or two you can hang out at. There are two swim-up bars, a beach bar, a lobby bar, and the all-inclusive alcohol includes drinks off the top shelf.
This is the perfect place to spend your Cancun vacation if you’re a mixed group and looking for a more relaxed place to stay. They have pleasantly attractive rooms with a private bathroom and great views across the sea plus 24/7 room service.
Krystal Cancun
Krystal Cancun is another of the great party hotels in Cancun that has a prime position on the beach and it’s right next to Punta Cancun, the party zone. All the clubs are within walking distance plus it’s also one of the most affordable of all the party hotels in Cancun.
The Krystal Cancun hotel facilities are fantastic and include 24/7 room service, a buffet breakfast, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, beach beds, a spa, a fitness center with fitness classes, and more.
The panoramic pool is beautiful, there is a swim-up bar, a lively lobby bar, you can get sailing lessons, and snorkeling trips from there too.
The Krystal Cancun hotel comes with air-conditioned rooms and a huge range to choose from including everything from a romantic room to suites with private pools. It’s also a family hotel with a great kids club so you can enjoy a good book now and then.
You can choose to stay at this hotel on an all-inclusive package or a European package. The all-inclusive option includes all-inclusive drinks and this is one of the hotels that offer a spring break package so it can get very lively.
Temptation Cancun Resort
The Temptation Cancun Resort sits right in the middle of the hotel zone and it’s the place to go if you want a sexy, swinging vibe. Temptation Cancun Resort is an all-inclusive hotel that is for adults only and for adults it’s 21s and over to remove the frat boy vibe from entering.
In fact, this all-inclusive resort is one of the most popular party resorts with adults in their 30s and above plus couples who like to swing. The hotel has two swimming pools, one quiet pool, and one sexy pool, there is an option topless area for the ladies, and there are themed parties such as foam parties that keep things daring and sexy.
There is day and night entertainment with DJs playing at the in-hotel nightclub BASH with its own private parties and great facilities as it’s a spa resort, has a gym, plus eight restaurants.
Hotel NYX Cancun
Hotel NYX Cancun isn’t one of the crazy spring break party resorts, it’s more of a lovely hotel where you can relax and enjoy the beach paradise around the hotel zone and then dive into the nightclubs in the party zone just down the road.
This hotel features two swimming pools one of which is an infinity pool looking over the immaculate beach and lovely ocean. There are two restaurants at the hotel, one specializing in Italian cuisine and the other is international and it offers awesome activities such as scuba diving and other water sports.
As well as the swimming pools, you’ll also find numerous bars at this all-inclusive and your room will either have a beautiful view over the sea or the lagoon.
This isn’t one of those party hotels with much evening entertainment and it’s not a luxury resort either but it’s a great place to stay if you want peaceful relaxing days and the option to dive into the party atmosphere at night.
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
The Hard Rock Cancun is one of the best luxury hotels and one of the best party hotels you’re going to find in Cancun. Living up to its name, the Hard Rock Hotel caters to guests of all ages from kids to teenagers and adults with kids clubs and teenager clubs as well as live music and live entertainment every night for the adults who want to let loose.
The facilities at the Hard Rock Hotel are awesome too with numerous pools including one infinity pool looking over the sea and with multiple swim-up bars. The beach out front is covered in beds with more than enough room for everyone to enjoy and being in the middle of the hotel zone, you’re not far from all the nightclubs in the area.
The Hard Rock Hotel is all-inclusive and includes everything and you’ll find cocktails served 24/7 along with a 24/7 room service too. There is also a great selection of rooms from standard to suites with private balconies and liquor dispensers and there is the Hard Rock Spa which is great to relax at during the day between parties.
Grand Oasis Cancun
The Grand Oasis Cancun is a slap bang in the middle of the hotel zone and it’s a place to go if you want to have a non-stop party while you’re in Cancun. This is a hotel that allows kids to stay but you want to avoid it during spring break as this place goes wild.
The Grand Oasis Cancun is a huge mega-resort and it’s made for partying. You’ll find some 14 bars to hang out at, a pool, numerous dining options, and a plethora of entertainment options right in the hotel. There are themed parties, DJs, live music, and they throw an awesome beach party too.
The Grand Oasis Cancun is all-inclusive which includes all alcohol and it is conveniently located close enough to the party zone as well as being close enough to Cancun international airport to make transfers quick and easy.
The Grand Oasis Cancun is an awesome place to stay during Spring Break for an awesome party scene and it’s also great outside of it too.
Since it’s so big, you can find a quiet place to hang out when you need it and there is the Oasis Cancun next door where you can enter for free. The Oasis Cancun is pretty much a 24/7 party, so you can keep going as long as you like.
Fiesta Americana Cancun Villas
The Fiesta Americana Cancun Villas resort is one of the best hotels to stay if you want to be able to enjoy fun nights full of entertainment at the hotel while being in a great location for easy access to the city’s notorious nightlife.
The villas come with two pools, numerous dining options, free parking, it’s close to the Cancun airport, it’s right on the beach, has a sun terrace, and lots more.
You can book wonderful day trips around the area at the tours desk, enjoy the many water sports offered by the hotel, spend time at the spa and wellness center and lots more.
You can opt to book a suite that comes with its own kitchenette and balcony overlooking the stunning ocean.
Royal Solaris Cancun
The Royal Solaris Cancun is one of the best hotels in Cancun to stay at if you’re traveling with kids in your fun group. The hotel is in the hotel zone offering easy access to all the great partying Cancun has to offer and it’s also huge with over 300 rooms and more entertainment options than you can shake a stick at.
The Kids Club is out of this world with a Water Park, children’s playground, and baby park that are all supervised so your kids are well looked after. For adults, there are numerous pools with parties as well as a buzzing lobby bar, and every night the entertainment team puts on a real show.
The facilities at this hotel are excellent and each room has beautiful views, the all-inclusive booking includes all food and drinks, there are multiple dining options, rooms with hot tubs, and 24-hour room service.
Desire Riviera Maya Resort
The Desire Riviera Maya Resort is around 30 minutes from Cancun airport in the lovely small town of Puerto Morelos. Puerto Morelos is a bit far outside of the Cancun party area but the Desire resort makes sure you can get to and from with ease.
The Desire Resort is a clothing-optional, all-inclusive, over 21s, couples-only resort where pretty much anything goes. It has a private beach that is also a nude beach, 4 restaurants, multiple pools, “Gourmet Aphrodisiac Cuisine”, and lots more.
If you want an erotic liberating experience then this is one of the best hotels in Cancun you can go to. The themed nights have a sexy thing going on, the suites are all about passion and sexuality, and you have areas such as the “play room” and “sinners room” for erotic adventures.
Outside of all the “sexy aspects,” this hotel also has some great standard activities such as volleyball, water polo, kayaking, scuba diving tours, and yoga classes plus the surrounding beaches are stunning to explore too.
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
The Crown Paradise Club Cancun is the place to go if you’re young, on a budget, and want to party 24/7. This is one of the most affordable all-inclusive party hotels in Cancun and it has been going since the 90s, so they know what they are doing.
This hotel is home to numerous dining options plus around 5 bars and 2 nightclubs, so you’re never far from a drink, or a party. Rumour has it, the party doesn’t stop at this hotel and you can bar hop all day long.
Try going from the lobby to the pool bar, then to the swim-up bar, and then to the beach, followed by the British pub and on to the 2 nightclubs – that’s your day pretty much planned, every day.
This hotel is open to adults and kids but it’s pretty much filled with a younger college crowd all year round but especially over spring break.
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Staying at the Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort is like living on a luxury avenue as it’s pretty much a beach palace more than anything. This hotel is one of the best luxury options in Cancun if you like to party as it’s adults only and comes with amazing facilities.
You will have access to a private beach, multiple pools, three swim-up bars, a sports bar, nine restaurants, five bars, tennis courts, nightclubs, and even a signature Greg Norman 18-hole golf course.
The rooms are done to a very high standard with ensuites, marble floors and bathrooms, 24/7 room service, air conditioning, and with the all inc package you can use the spa, gym, and wellness center plus all the food and drinks is included too.
The hotel also offers excellent water sports options right off the beach, you can book amazing day trips to the surrounding Mayan ruins, go out on fishing trips, head out scuba diving, and lots lots more.
If you want to party in style and enjoy the stunning things Cancun has to offer, this is a great place to stay.
Wyndham Alltra Cancun
Wyndham Alltra Cancun is another awesome party hotel that sits right in the middle of the hotel zone.
With a stunning azure blue lagoon on one side and the Caribbean on the other, every room (that also comes with a balcony or a terrace) has an absolutely incredible view plus an ensuite bathroom, aircon, minibar, and more.
The hotel offers amazing activities right from the beach including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP-ing, jet skis, and lots more. There is also a water park in the hotel along with two pools, five bars, and five restaurants.
This is also a family hotel that offers kids clubs and teen clubs to keep the youngsters busy and having fun all day. There are even daily bicycles, trouts, and mini-golf to make sure families can have fun days out too.
At night, the entertainment spikes in energy from the daytime vibes, and the hotel is excellently located to get into the party area of Cancun too.
Melody Maker Cancun
The Melody Maker Cancun hotel is another awesome place to stay if you want to have a party. This is THE hotel everyone comes to, locals and tourists, thanks to it hosting huge international artists and DJs who really know how to put on a show.
If you love good music and want to dance until 6 am every day, this is the hotel you want to be staying at.
You’ll find it in the middle of the hotel zone and as well as hosting awesome gigs, the services the hotel provides are amazing too. You’ll find spas, 24/7 room service, amazing suites, great views, numerous pools, a stunning beach, and lots more.
Melody Maker is an all-inclusive with numerous bars and restaurants too plus it’s in a great location if you want to explore the other parties and nightlife vibes of Cancun.
You can also book fun activities such as fishing, diving, snorkeling, and tours to the nearby Mayan ruins in Tulum at the front desk. The beach is also great for sunbathing, long walks, swims in the sea, and you can pretty much snorkel just off the beach too.
Riu Cancun
The Riu Cancun resort is one of five Riu hotels in the hotel zone of Cancun and it’s one for all ages. This is very much a family hotel where everyone can party, the kids at the kids club and the adults at the in-house nightclub.
The nice thing about this hotel is that you can walk to the party center where all the bars and nightclubs are, meaning you can enjoy the peace and quiet at the hotel, walk to the party zone, and walk back again, avoiding drunk bus and taxi rides.
Also, if you want to hang out at the hotel, you’ll find a ton of things to do as the entertainment team is excellent at its job. They are very persuasive and good at getting everyone to join in the many activities they have running every day.
There are numerous restaurants and pools at this all-inclusive resort plus a buzzing bar in the lobby and the in-house nightclub Pacha, which pushes out banging tunes until the early hours.
There is also a kids club at this hotel so your kids can be fully entertained all day long while you hang out on the beach or at the pool.
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf resort is another awesome place to stay in Cancun if you love to party in style and want to bring your kids along with you.
Connected to Secrets Playa Mujeres which is the adult version, this hotel offers access to the Greg Norman 18 hole golf course, numerous pools, hot tubs, seven bars, nine restaurants, and a lot more. The hotel offers free bicycles, car hire, scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, and you can party the night away at the in-house nightclub.
There is a great kids club and the daily entertainment is excellent for teens too as the hotel features a water park and numerous other games that everyone enjoys playing.
About the Author Roger Timbrook
Roger is a little obsessed with travel. He has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in 12 months. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing!
