The Tower By Temptation Cancun Resort
The Tower by Temptation is a hotel-within-a-hotel: the VIP building of Temptation Cancun Resort, the 21-and-over, top-optional party resort at Km 3.5 in the Cancun Hotel Zone run by Original Resorts & Cruises. The whole complex has 428 rooms designed by Karim Rashid, and The Tower is the upgrade tier that sits above the main pool. It is one of the most talked-about Cancun properties because the people who want it really love it and the people who book it by mistake really don't. The day parties, theme nights and social pool scene are the draw; the beach and the food are secondary.
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Pros
- +Every Tower room comes with real perks over the main building: a VIP sundeck, a la carte breakfast at Sea Flirt, VIP check-in and check-out, access to SKY 3.5, an order-in menu from the executive chef and free calls to the US and Canada
- +The Tower rooftop bar sits on top of the building with its own pool, jacuzzis and panoramic ocean views, a daytime hangout the main-building crowd does not get
- +Tower rooms look straight down on the main pool and the Caribbean, so you are above the action without being in it, and the upper suites add a jacuzzi for two
- +Two pools that do different jobs: the high-energy main pool with its swim-up bar for the parties, and the Quiet Pool, which has its own in-water bar, for the afternoons you want to read
- +Seven restaurants and six bars across the complex, from a Mexican buffet and a live-station international buffet to Italian, a steakhouse, a seafood spot, Asian with teppanyaki and SHE, the aphrodisiac dinner with a couples show
- +Strictly 21 and over and top-optional at the pools, the beach, SKY 3.5 and the Bash jacuzzi, so everyone there chose this exact vibe and nobody is surprised by it
- +A year-round events calendar of themed pool parties, guest DJs and theme nights, so the evenings have a plan without you having to make one
- +The Pump gym was re-equipped with 14 new BH Fitness machines and impact-absorbing flooring and has a full-time instructor, far better than you would expect at a party resort
Cons
- −Persistent upselling is the most common complaint, from vacation-club pitches at check-in to premium-spirits upsells inside a resort that is already all-inclusive
- −Room condition is a gamble: recent guests are split, with some calling the rooms dated and others finding them modern and clean
- −Butler service is not a Tower-wide perk. The entry Bash Tower Ocean View room gets concierge and pool concierge only, and a dedicated butler is listed only for the Oceanfront Master Suite and the Penthouse
- −The party is the product: music at the main pool is loud all day and the theme nights run late, so light sleepers and quiet-seekers should book elsewhere or live at the Quiet Pool
- −Repeat visitors say the food has slipped, with less variety and less consistency at the buffets than in earlier years
- −Plenty costs extra on top of the all-inclusive rate: Rose Spa treatments, room service, laundry and the premium internet package all carry a fee, and the free Wi-Fi blocks streaming
- −The beach is a strip of the Hotel Zone rather than a wide private stretch, and it is busy by Hotel Zone standards
What the Tower adds is concrete. Every Tower room gets a VIP sundeck, a la carte breakfast at Sea Flirt, VIP check-in and check-out, SKY 3.5 access, an executive-chef order-in menu and free calls home, plus the rooftop bar with its own pool and jacuzzis. The entry Bash Tower Ocean View room overlooks the main pool with concierge and pool concierge service; the Lush Jacuzzi Oceanfront Tower Suite adds a jacuzzi for two and butler/concierge service; and only the 128 sq m Oceanfront Master Suite and the 192 sq m Penthouse, both with private bars and wrap-around balconies with jacuzzis, list a dedicated butler. Everything else is shared with the main building: seven restaurants (two buffets, Italian, a steakhouse, seafood, Asian with teppanyaki and the aphrodisiac SHE), six bars, the party main pool and the Quiet Pool, the Rose Spa hydrotherapy circuit and Glow salon (both charged), and the Pump gym, re-equipped with 14 new machines. Guests who come for the party describe attentive staff and exactly the atmosphere they wanted; the recurring gripes are upselling, uneven rooms and food that repeat visitors feel has slipped.
The Tower is best for couples, and singles or friend groups, from their late 20s to early 40s who want a social, high-energy all-inclusive and are willing to pay up for privileges above the crowd. It is not for honeymooners after quiet romance, food-first travelers or anyone expecting a boutique luxury hotel. Against The Fives or Atelier it loses on food and rooms; against Riu or similar mid-range chains it wins on entertainment and the Tower perks. The Hotel Zone location makes it easy to step out for restaurants, golf or day trips when you need a break from the party.
Common Questions
What is the actual difference between The Tower and the main Temptation resort?
Do all Tower rooms come with a butler?
What is the minimum age, and is it clothing-optional?
Is the upselling really as bad as guests say?
Is there anywhere quiet, or is it party all the time?
What costs extra at an all-inclusive like this?
Restaurants (6)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Rain |
| Mexican | Amores |
| Italian | Romanza |
| Asian | Sutra |
| Steakhouse | Flame |
| Seafood | Sea Flirt |
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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Museo Maya de Cancún20 min drive · 8.2 mi
More things to do (24)
- Catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres · excursion5 min drive · 2.1 mi
- Downtown Cancún (Parque Las Palapas) · town9 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Xoxi Cancún · adventure park30 min drive · 14 mi
- Whale shark swim (June to September) · excursion12 min drive · 4.7 mi
- Playa Las Perlas · beach2 min drive · 0.7 mi
- Garrafón Park day trip (Isla Mujeres) · excursion4 min drive · 1.7 mi
- Croco Cun Zoo · wildlife40 min drive · 23 mi
- Playa Caracol · beach8 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Riviera Cancún Golf · golf35 min drive · 15 mi
- Puerto Cancún Golf Course · golf7 min drive · 2.7 mi
- Playa Ballenas · beach20 min drive · 7.1 mi
- Iberostar Cancún Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 9.2 mi
- Playa Coral · beach30 min drive · 14 mi
- Puerto Morelos reef snorkel trip · excursion45 min drive · 25 mi
- Torre Escénica de Cancún · viewpoint3 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Playa Langosta · beach4 min drive · 1.7 mi
- Marina Puerto Cancún · marina4 min drive · 1.6 mi
- Playa Gaviota Azul · beach9 min drive · 3.9 mi
- Ka'Yok' Planetarium · museum9 min drive · 3.7 mi
- Parque Kabah · nature11 min drive · 4.5 mi
- Playa Chac Mool · beach12 min drive · 5.1 mi
- Playa El Niño · beach13 min drive · 5.3 mi
- Yamil Lu'um · ruins15 min drive · 5.8 mi
- Playa San Miguelito · beach20 min drive · 6.6 mi
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“Thanks to lili and mike they greet us every morning by the pool with a hug and a smile, gerry and the entire premier pool bar staff are the best of the best , Manuel in the water sports we have known for years and always takes us sailing and gets us...”
“My stay at The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort was absolutely amazing! A huge thank you to my butler, Esparza, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was extremely communicative throughout my entire stay, ensured there we...”
“We had a wonderful stay at the resort in August! A special thank you to Alex, our Butler, who went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and willing to meet every expectation we had. His thoughtful serv...”
