Luxury Blog · Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya
Adults-only and all-inclusive, with a protected coral reef just offshore.
Excellence Riviera Cancún is in Puerto Morelos, a small fishing town between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, about 20 minutes south of Cancún International Airport. It is one of the original Excellence properties, and many guests consider it the standard the brand is measured against.
The reef is the reason to choose it. Puerto Morelos sits on the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world, and the reef here is a protected national park. Snorkeling is not an excursion you have to plan. It is right in front of the resort.
This is where the brand discovered what it wanted to be. Every Excellence property since has been a refinement of it.
Pools, suites and the spa
Long, winding pools run through the grounds, and swim-up suites open directly onto them. The Excellence Club adds a private pool, lounge and concierge service. The Miilé Spa has a full hydrotherapy circuit, and guests regularly call it the best hour of their trip.
Dining
Restaurants are à la carte and most require no reservations, from Mexican and Italian to steakhouse and seafood. Room service is available around the clock.
At a glance
- Location: Puerto Morelos, about 20 minutes south of Cancún airport
- Style: adults-only, all-inclusive
- Highlight: protected reef with snorkeling from the resort
- Upgrade: Excellence Club
- Best for: couples, snorkelers, spa lovers
Rates & Availability
Excellence Riviera Cancún. Same price as booking direct, with a Doylestown Travel advisor handling the details.