Royal Solaris Cancun
Royal Solaris Cancun is a family all-inclusive at Km 20.5 of Cancun's Hotel Zone, on the quiet southern stretch toward Punta Nizuc. People choose it mostly on price and the kids' facilities. There is a Kids Club with a mini water park, a separate Baby Park for toddlers and a busy activities pool, and the airport is only 10 to 15 minutes away. The sister resort GR Caribe by Solaris is next door.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Kids Club with a mini water park plus a separate Baby Park with soft play for toddlers, both open 9am to 7pm, which is a long day of supervised fun for a budget resort
- +About 10 to 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport at Km 20.5 of the Hotel Zone, so you can be in the pool soon after landing
- +Six restaurants and two bars mean you are not eating at the buffet every night, which matters at this price point
- +Every room type is the same roughly 409 sq ft, and the Lagoon View and Deluxe Ocean View rooms sleep four with a hidden folding bed, so families of four do not need two rooms
- +Ocean View with Jacuzzi rooms put a hot tub on a private terrace, a cheap way for couples traveling with family to get some space
- +Kayaks from the resort's own lagoon marina (11am to 5pm), plus a spa, a gym open 7am to 7pm, and nightly shows and live music
- +Lively, social pool scene that budget-minded families and young groups enjoy, at rates well below the big-name Hotel Zone resorts
Cons
- −Km 20.5 is the quiet southern end of the Hotel Zone, roughly 11 km from the Km 9 club strip and farther still from the Isla Mujeres ferries, so nights out and day trips mean a taxi or bus
- −Food is described as basic even by budget all-inclusive standards; people who care about food should look elsewhere
- −The water park is a mini water park attached to the kids club, not a full waterpark, so set expectations with older kids
- −Wi-Fi is free in common areas but the resort itself warns that in-room connectivity varies
- −Room service runs only 7am to noon and carries a fee of about $10 per order
- −Cash on site is pesos only, so bring pesos for tips and extras
- −Families and groups fill the pools, so couples or older travelers after a quiet week will find it noisy
There are six restaurants and two bars. Traveler forums agree the food is basic, so treat it as fuel rather than a reason to book. The three room types are all about 409 sq ft. Lagoon View and Deluxe Ocean View rooms sleep four with a hidden folding bed, and the Ocean View with Jacuzzi rooms sleep two and add a hot tub on the terrace. Every room has air conditioning and a minibar restocked daily with Tecate, Sol and soft drinks. The resort also has the Solaris Spa, a gym, kayaks at its lagoon marina and nightly shows. Wi-Fi is free in common areas, but the resort warns that in-room connections are patchy.
It works best for budget-minded families with younger kids and for groups who want a cheap, cheerful base and plan to spend their days on excursions. The location makes the downtown Cancun clubs a 20 to 30 minute ride, so it suits a pool-and-beach trip better than a nightlife trip. At this price it competes with Wyndham Alltra Cancun and Ocean Coral and Turquesa, and those get stronger reviews for food. If you want a calmer room nearby, look at GR Caribe by Solaris next door.
Common Questions
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Restaurants (4)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Las Fuentes, Rosmarinus |
| Italian | Marco Polo |
| Asian | TAVO |
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 Delfines2 min drive · 0.9 mi
35 min drive · 14 mi
Playa Tortugas20 min drive · 8.4 mi
Museo Maya de Cancún4 min drive · 2.0 mi
35 min drive · 16 mi
More things to do (24)
- Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres · excursion20 min drive · 8.4 mi
- Downtown Cancún (Parque Las Palapas) · town30 min drive · 13 mi
- Xoxi Cancún · adventure park20 min drive · 10 mi
- Whale shark swim (June to September) · excursion35 min drive · 14 mi
- Playa Las Perlas · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
- Garrafón Park day trip (Isla Mujeres) · excursion25 min drive · 9.2 mi
- Croco Cun Zoo · wildlife30 min drive · 18 mi
- Playa Caracol · beach20 min drive · 6.8 mi
- Riviera Cancún Golf · golf15 min drive · 6.5 mi
- Playa Ballenas · beach7 min drive · 3.2 mi
- Iberostar Cancún Golf Club · golf8 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Playa Coral · beach9 min drive · 4.4 mi
- Puerto Cancún Golf Course · golf30 min drive · 13 mi
- Puerto Morelos reef snorkel trip · excursion35 min drive · 21 mi
- Playa Delfines Lookout · viewpoint2 min drive · 0.9 mi
- El Rey Ruins · ruins4 min drive · 1.9 mi
- Playa San Miguelito · beach7 min drive · 3.6 mi
- Iberostar Golf Club Cancún · golf8 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Playa Marlín · beach9 min drive · 4.2 mi
- Yamil Lu'um · ruins11 min drive · 4.7 mi
- Playa Chac Mool · beach15 min drive · 6.2 mi
- Playa Gaviota Azul · beach15 min drive · 6.4 mi
- Playa Langosta · beach25 min drive · 9.2 mi
- Torre Escénica de Cancún · viewpoint25 min drive · 9.7 mi
Amenities
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“Ola! We spent 7 days with 4 people including our 4 year old. Overall was a great experience. Hotel is clean, staff is very nice and friendly. I do suggest learning a bit of Spanish as some staff speak no English and some staff do but there’s definit...”
“Nice all inclusive hotel in hotel zone in Cancún. Right on the beach. Check in was a breeze, but then they send you to the concierge who is supposed to acclimate you to the hotel. But all he does is try to get you to attend breakfast to hear about bu...”
“This review is gonna be a little bit confusing. Alex is the night associate in charge. He deserves to be a manager. He is so nice and he knows all the staff by name and it’s just super nice and takes the time to know all of the employees and knows e...”
