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New 5-Star Luxury Hotel Opens Its Doors In Cancun Hotel Zone

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Looking for your next hotel stay in the Mexican Caribbean? The luxury brand Kempinski just opened its doors in Cancun this month and is taking guest reservations. Named the Kempinski Hotel Cancun, the launch makes this is first Kempinski property to have operations in Mexico.

Here’s all you need to know about Cancun’s newest five-star property.

aerial view of the pool and cabanas with a view of the Caribbean Sea at the Kempinski Hotel Cancun in the Hotel Zone.
Image courtesy of: Kempinski Hotels

All About Kempinski Hotel Cancun – Information For Travelers

Located in Cancun’s beautiful and bustling Zona Hotelera, the Kempinski Hotel Cancun is a fully equipped 5-star luxury with a dash of local flair to capture that Riviera Maya aesthetic.

The 5-star hotel officially opened on December 9th, following an elaborate opening ceremony with over 100 hotel guests as well as some of Kempinski’s top executives.

exterior view of the Kempinski Hotel Cancun, beach and ocean
Image courtesy of: Kempinski Hotels

From the Kayantá spa on-site to two AAA Five Diamond Award restaurants, this hotel is where you come to pamper yourself. The hotel property has a total of 315 guest rooms and 48 suites, all with a private balcony and views of the Caribbean Sea

Here are some other highlights of the Kempinski Hotel Cancun:

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outdoor pool and lounge area in the evening, lit up at the Kempinski Hotel Cancun
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  • 6 restaurants on-site (including two AAA Five Diamond Award restaurants)
  • Beach bar
  • Private beachside cabanas
  • Two swimming pools
  • Whirlpool with oceanfront views
  • Club Lounge
  • World-class fitness center
  • Tennis center
  • Kayantá, the Mayan-inspired spa
  • Beauty salon
  • Kids Club

A stay here means you can pamper yourself at the Kayanta spa (and enjoy the spa’s relaxation gardens), let the kiddos enjoy the Kids Club, lounge by the pool all day before wandering over to the D-Lounge for a sunset cocktail before heading out to dinner. Tempted yet?

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Restaurants At The Kempinski Hotel Cancun

With five restaurants on-site at the hotel, guests can choose from locally-inspired cuisine and international dishes in a chic or more casual setting. Take your pick between:

  • Fantino: Mediterranean cuisine, fine dining
  • The Club Grill: A live piano jazz lounge serving up international cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients
  • Casitas: Mexican, a la carte menu where you can pick from the catch of the day
  • El Cafe Mexico: Buffet with regional cuisine options
  • The Caribe Bar & Grill: Casual dining, al fresco seafood restaurant
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Venues And Event Spaces For Guests

On top of the hotel’s standard amenities and services, the Kempinski Hotel Cancun also has over 27,000 square feet of space that work for any stylish indoor or outdoor events. Choose from the Yucatan Ballroom or the Plaza Ballroom for a big shindig or the Tulum and Merida rooms for your business conference needs. There’s even a beachfront venue space that can host up to 700 guests.

The Kempinski Hotel Cancun’s events team will help with the coordination of whatever type of event you’d like to host on the property, whether it be a small business conference or a big family wedding in the Mexican Caribbean.

Busy Cancun Beach with people laying on the sand and resorts in the background with a view of aqua blue waters.

New Property Marks 175 Years Of Kempinski Hotels

The opening of the Kempinski Hotel Cancun officially marks the first Kempinski property that’s been launched in Mexico so far. This luxury hotel chain has been in operation for 175 years now and has 82 hotel properties in 36 countries around the world

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