Amenity highlights: Swimming in the sea in front of the resort is prohibited, but along the resort's oceanfront are two placid saltwater inlets for swimming, water sports, and snorkeling. The inlets' sandy sides are furnished with lounge chairs and thatched-roof palapas for shade. Two sprawling freeform pools featuring jetted areas offer freshwater swimming. A two-story pavilion houses a heated pool and two spa tubs flank a plunge pool for cooling off.

Insider tip: As part of the All-Inclusive Plan, guests may use facilities, restaurants, and bars at Sun Palace, Beach Palace, and Cancún Palace resorts on Cancún Island; at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort just south of Cancún Island, where there is a golf course (surcharge); and Playacar Palace at Xpu-Há Palace resort 8 km (5 mi) south of this resort; and Cozumel Palace in Cozumel Island.