GR Solaris Cancun
GR Solaris Cancun sits in the solid middle of the Hotel Zone all-inclusive market: not the cheapest and not luxury, but a well-run 306-room family resort at Km 19.5 on the quieter southern stretch, about 15 minutes from the airport. Club Solaris operates it alongside Royal Solaris Cancun and the adults-only GR Solaris Caribe, but each resort's guests stick to their own facilities, so do not book this one expecting to wander next door. The resort opened in 2005 and the operator says all the rooms have since been remodeled and redecorated. It is consistently well regarded by families, and staff warmth is the thing reviews return to most.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Km 19.5 on the quieter southern stretch of the Hotel Zone, about 15 minutes from the airport, with the lagoon on one side and the beach on the other
- +Seven restaurants mixing buffet and à la carte, two bars plus swim-up drinks, and an all-day snack and deli service (pizza, burgers, sandwiches, coffee, desserts) for a 306-room resort
- +Family setup without the scale of a megaresort: a kids club with supervised activities and the Mini Water Club, a children's splash area with slides and games
- +Two pools with different moods, the busy Activities Pool for games and a calmer Relaxing Pool for reading
- +A private marina on Nichupté Lagoon runs kayak tours from 10:00 to 17:00, something most beach-side Hotel Zone resorts cannot offer
- +Daily beach and pool programming covers volleyball, aqua aerobics, Zumba and yoga, with nightly shows, and staff on the entertainment and service teams get named in reviews for going above and beyond
- +Built in 2005, but the operator says every room has since been remodeled and redecorated
Cons
- −The operator's own FAQ says, as of October 2026, that the beach area is still recovering gradually, so expect a narrower strip of sand than at some Hotel Zone neighbors and early starts for chairs in high season
- −Guests here cannot use the facilities at Royal Solaris Cancun or GR Solaris Caribe next door, which surprises people who assume the cluster is shared
- −The included plan promises Wi-Fi in common areas only, so in-room coverage is not guaranteed, and traveler forums describe it as slow
- −Room service carries a fee of about 100 pesos (around US$5) per order and runs 7:00 to 00:30
- −Spa treatments, motorized water sports, laundry, premium drinks and premium meat cuts at the à la carte restaurants all cost extra
- −À la carte restaurants fill quickly, and men need long pants and closed-toe shoes to get in
- −Public areas outside the remodeled rooms can still feel dated next to newer Cancun builds
- −Twenty minutes from downtown in normal traffic and up to 40 in high season, so trips into town take planning
The practical side covers more than most people expect at this size. There are seven restaurants across buffet and à la carte, two bars plus swim-up service, and an all-day snack and deli counter. The pool area splits into a busy Activities Pool and a quieter Relaxing Pool, kids get a supervised club and the Mini Water Club, a splash area with slides rather than a full waterpark, and daily programming runs from volleyball and aqua aerobics to Zumba and yoga, with shows at night. A private marina on Nichupté Lagoon runs kayak tours, and there is a gym and the AKUA Spa, which costs extra. The caveats: the beach is still recovering according to the resort itself, Wi-Fi is promised only in common areas, room service has a per-order fee, and the à la carte rooms have a dress code and fill fast.
This is a good fit for families with younger kids who want organized activities without a megaresort, and for couples who want a mid-range Hotel Zone base. It prices below Moon Palace and Hard Rock Cancun and sits around the level of Riu Cancun and Sunset Royal, so the choice usually comes down to beach width and atmosphere. Cancún's municipal lodging tax applies here, 82.11 pesos per room per night as of February 2026. There is a golf course next door, and snorkeling, diving, sailing and dolphin swims are all close by.
Common Questions
Is GR Solaris Cancun good for families with young children?
Can I use Royal Solaris Cancun or GR Solaris Caribe while staying here?
Do you need restaurant reservations?
What is the beach like?
Is GR Solaris Cancun walking distance to anything?
What costs extra?
Restaurants (4)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Café Solaris |
| Mexican | Don Gus |
| Asian | Zai |
| International & fusion | Marco Polo |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
35 min drive · 14 mi
Playa Delfines11 min walk · 0.6 mi
35 min drive · 14 mi
Playa Tortugas20 min drive · 8.0 mi
Museo Maya de Cancún4 min drive · 1.6 mi
35 min drive · 16 mi
More things to do (24)
- Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres · excursion20 min drive · 8.0 mi
- Downtown Cancún (Parque Las Palapas) · town30 min drive · 12 mi
- Xoxi Cancún · adventure park20 min drive · 9.8 mi
- Whale shark swim (June to September) · excursion35 min drive · 14 mi
- Playa Las Perlas · beach25 min drive · 10 mi
- Garrafón Park day trip (Isla Mujeres) · excursion25 min drive · 8.8 mi
- Croco Cun Zoo · wildlife30 min drive · 18 mi
- Playa Caracol · beach20 min drive · 6.5 mi
- Riviera Cancún Golf · golf14 min drive · 6.1 mi
- Playa Ballenas · beach6 min drive · 2.8 mi
- Iberostar Cancún Golf Club · golf7 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Playa Coral · beach8 min drive · 4.1 mi
- Puerto Cancún Golf Course · golf30 min drive · 12 mi
- Puerto Morelos reef snorkel trip · excursion35 min drive · 21 mi
- Playa Delfines Lookout · viewpoint11 min walk · 0.6 mi
- El Rey Ruins · ruins4 min drive · 1.6 mi
- Playa San Miguelito · beach7 min drive · 3.2 mi
- Iberostar Golf Club Cancún · golf7 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Playa Marlín · beach8 min drive · 3.8 mi
- Yamil Lu'um · ruins10 min drive · 4.3 mi
- Playa Chac Mool · beach14 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Playa Gaviota Azul · beach15 min drive · 6.0 mi
- Playa Langosta · beach25 min drive · 8.8 mi
- Torre Escénica de Cancún · viewpoint25 min drive · 9.3 mi
Amenities
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“An Amazing Christmas vacation at GR Solaris Cancun, and it was truly an amazing experience from start to finish. The resort was festive, welcoming and full of energy, making it the perfect place to celebrate the holidays! The entertainment staff ab...”
“We had an amazing stay at GR Solaris Cancun – All Inclusive. The resort is right on the beach with beautiful views, clean surroundings, and excellent facilities everywhere. Everything is well maintained and easily accessible. The people truly make t...”
“I would recommend going to this hotel. First the food was really good in the buffet when we ate breakfast. But I’m not talking about the Marco Polo one that we eat disgusting Italian food but the dessert was good. Second the beach, it was so 5 star t...”
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