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Kempinski Hotel Cancun

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

8,180 guest reviews analysed

Retorno del Rey #36, Cancún, Cancún, Mexico

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Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

93.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 8,180 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Trip.com and Priceline.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • families
  • beach
  • food & wine

About Kempinski Hotel Cancun

Kempinski Hotel Cancun is an EMPTYJET property located on the white sands of Cancún. The hotel features a private beach and the KAYANTÁ Spa, which offers exclusive treatments using indigenous Yucatán ingredients. Guests can choose from five dining venues, including Fantino for Mediterranean cuisine, The Club Grill & Jazz Supper Club for international dishes, Casitas On The Beach for Mexican fare, El Café Mexicano for regional flavours, and The Caribe Bar & Grill for local specialities. The D-Lounge bar serves artisanal cocktails and mocktails. Additional amenities include a fitness centre.

The hotel holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels for 2026, with a score of 94/100.

Why it stands out

Kempinski Hotel Cancun is listed for its EMPTYJET status, beachfront location, and multiple dining options. Its Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and inclusion in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels reinforce its standing. The KAYANTÁ Spa and private beach further distinguish this property in Cancún.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Brand
Kempinski
Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Nestled on the pristine, powdery white sands of the Caribbean’s azure shores
  • Beach access — Relax by the turquoise waters or leave the beach behind to discover the jungles

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Fantino; The Club Grill & Jazz Supper Club; Casitas On The Beach; El Café Mexicano; The Caribe Bar & Grill
  • Bar — D-Lounge Sip on expertly crafted artisanal cocktails and mocktails as you watch the sunset

Wellness

  • Spa — KAYANTÁ Spa invites you to restore balance and harmony through exclusive treatments
  • Fitness centre — evidence: The Gym Optimize your workout routine in our advanced gym

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Fantino — Mediterranean
Restaurant
The Club Grill & Jazz Supper Club — International
Restaurant
Casitas On The Beach — Mexican
Restaurant
El Café Mexicano — Regional, Mexican
Restaurant
The Caribe Bar & Grill — Local
Bar
D-Lounge

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
KAYANTÁ Spa — exclusive treatments crafted with indigenous ingredients from the Yucatán

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Mexico's Leading Luxury Hotel2025
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

21.0936, -86.7678
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