Temptation Cancun Resort
Temptation Cancun is deliberately, successfully and uncompromisingly a lifestyle resort, and by that standard it is one of the best all-inclusives in Cancun. It is adults only in the strict sense, 21 and over with ID checked at the desk. The Sexy Pool's mix of topless-optional swimming, DJ sets and adult social programming creates an atmosphere its regulars describe as exhilarating and freeing, and the resort's own policy extends top-optional to the Quiet Pool, the big outdoor jacuzzi and the beach. Seven restaurants, six bars and Bash, the main bar where the theme nights happen, mean you never have to leave the property for food, drinks or a late night.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +The Sexy Pool, with its live DJs, pool games and theme events, is the only topless-optional party pool in the Hotel Zone, and it is the reason people pick this resort over every other adults-only property on the strip
- +Seven restaurants on the resort's own dining page: the Amores Mexican and Rain international buffets, Romanza (Italian), Flame (grill), Seaflirt (seafood with Peruvian, Caribbean and Creole dishes), Sutra (Asian, with a teppanyaki table you reserve) and SHE, an aphrodisiac-menu dinner with a couples' show, plus the Caffeine cafe from early morning to late night and a snack counter at Bash
- +Six bars cover every hour of the day: Level in the lobby from morning to late night, Boost swim-up at the main pool, Zilanzio at the quiet pool, Score sports bar with LED screens in the evening, Sky rooftop by day and Bash, the main bar, at night
- +Bash is the main bar and the heart of the nightlife, with theme nights and a snack counter for a bite between dances, so a late night never requires a taxi downtown
- +Top-optional is not limited to one pool: the resort's own policy covers the Sexy Pool, the Quiet Pool, the big outdoor jacuzzi and the beach, which is why regulars describe it as freeing rather than gimmicky
- +Strictly 21 and over, with proof of age checked at the desk, so the crowd is adult in every sense and the family energy of the neighbouring Hotel Zone resorts never reaches the pool deck
- +Karim Rashid's 2016 to 2017 rebuild gave all 430 rooms and suites the curvy, candy-coloured look the resort is known for, and the Plush Jacuzzi and Seduction Jacuzzi Oceanfront categories put a tub in the room for couples who want one
Cons
- −The whole identity is topless-optional, DJ-driven and sexually charged; it is exactly right for some couples and completely wrong for others, so read the resort's policy page before you pay
- −Music volume and repetition is a common complaint; the DJ-driven pool and common-area energy can feel inescapable for guests who want some quiet time
- −Costs run high for what is ultimately a specialised lifestyle product; guests who do not engage with the social scene tend to feel the value does not hold up
- −The 2016 to 2017 rebuild is still the last comprehensive renovation, and as of October 2026 the resort advertises nothing newer, so some room categories show close to a decade of wear
- −Noise carries from the main pool and Bash into the nearby room blocks, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the action
- −If you want a covered-up spot outdoors there is not really one: top-optional applies at both pools, the jacuzzi and the beach, and the dress codes only kick in at the restaurants
- −Some guests report that the social energy has peaked and that the crowd skews younger and rowdier than it did a few years ago
The critical booking decision is understanding and genuinely wanting what Temptation offers. This is not a resort with a fun pool area; it is a resort whose entire identity is built around an adult social atmosphere with consistent sexual energy. Guests who book knowing this are among the most enthusiastic reviewers of any Cancun property, and guests who book without understanding it are among the most negative. Dining is a real strength: the Amores Mexican and Rain international buffets, Romanza for Italian, Flame for grilled cuts, Seaflirt for seafood, Sutra for Asian with a teppanyaki table and SHE, the aphrodisiac dinner with a couples' show, plus the Caffeine cafe from early morning to late night. Rooms are the Karim Rashid design from the 2016 to 2017 rebuild, and that is still the last major refurbishment, so some categories show their age.
Temptation is the right choice for couples and singles who want Cancun's most liberating adult social scene inside an all-inclusive, and who are choosing it because of rather than despite its character. It competes with Desire in Puerto Morelos at the clothing-optional end of the spectrum and with Royalton CHIC at the adults-only party end; nothing else in the Hotel Zone occupies the same niche. Expect to pay a premium for a specialised product, and go in knowing the music does not stop when the sun goes down.
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Restaurants (7)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Rain |
| Mexican | Amores |
| Italian | Romanza |
| Asian | Sutra |
| Steakhouse | Flame |
| Seafood | Seaflirt |
| International & fusion | SHE |
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
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Playa Delfines25 min drive · 11 mi
Playa Tortugas7 min drive · 3.2 mi
15 min drive · 6.6 mi
Museo Maya de Cancún25 min drive · 9.3 mi
More things to do (24)
- Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres · excursion7 min drive · 3.2 mi
- Downtown Cancún (Parque Las Palapas) · town9 min drive · 3.4 mi
- Xoxi Cancún · adventure park30 min drive · 14 mi
- Whale shark swim (June to September) · excursion11 min drive · 4.6 mi
- Playa Las Perlas · beach2 min drive · 0.6 mi
- Garrafón Park day trip (Isla Mujeres) · excursion6 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Croco Cun Zoo · wildlife40 min drive · 22 mi
- Playa Caracol · beach10 min drive · 4.6 mi
- Riviera Cancún Golf · golf35 min drive · 14 mi
- Puerto Cancún Golf Course · golf7 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Playa Ballenas · beach20 min drive · 8.2 mi
- Iberostar Cancún Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 10 mi
- Playa Coral · beach30 min drive · 14 mi
- Puerto Morelos reef snorkel trip · excursion45 min drive · 25 mi
- Marina Puerto Cancún · marina4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Torre Escénica de Cancún · viewpoint6 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Playa Langosta · beach6 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Ka'Yok' Planetarium · museum9 min drive · 3.6 mi
- Playa Gaviota Azul · beach11 min drive · 5.0 mi
- Parque Kabah · nature11 min drive · 4.4 mi
- Playa El Niño · beach13 min drive · 5.2 mi
- Playa Chac Mool · beach14 min drive · 6.2 mi
- Yamil Lu'um · ruins20 min drive · 6.9 mi
- Playa San Miguelito · beach20 min drive · 7.8 mi
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“First time at Temptstions. Enjoyed the resort. A lot of great people. Great vibe and never creepy and a lot of funt o be had The service is some of the best I've experienced...top notch. The restaurants are good and the food quality is well above...”
“Best Playmaker is “La Diabla” Andrea ! What really stood out during my stay was the entertainment. The team does a great job overall, and La Diabla in particular brings unmatched energy, attention to guests, and impressive dancing. She adds a spark...”
“We had an amazing first time experience at Temptations! The entire staff was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Even the playmakers, when they weren’t performing, if you ran into them randomly, they made you feel welcome, introduced themselves an...”
