Holiday Inn Club Vacations The Royal Sands All Inclusive

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
9.2 (1111 reviews)
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 13.5, Zona Hotelera , Cancún , mx

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Unbeatable location
Cons:
Limited food options
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
The place is really nice, clean and comfortable.
Service
9.86
The staff were warm, friendly, and always willing to help.
Location
10
Location is unbeatable with ocean views from every room.
Room Quality
8.9
Facilities are dated and need a refresh.
Amenities
8.85
The facility had plenty of room for families, though activities were not well advertised.
Value for Money
8.88
Food options on site were limited and not up to par.
Food and Beverage
7.84
Food options generally acceptable, but significant room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.89
Overall a great vacation except for some service inconsistencies.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The Royal Sands & Spa hotel in central Cancun offers modern, air-conditioned rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, sea views, and well-equipped kitchens. The private balcony is perfect for enjoying the stunning surroundings.

Exceptional Facilities

Guests can enjoy outdoor pools, a gym, spa, and tennis courts during their stay. Whether you prefer relaxing by the pool or staying active, this hotel has something for everyone.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the hotel's restaurants, from pasta and steaks to authentic Mexican dishes. Don't forget to visit the snack bar and sports bar for a casual dining experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at The Royal Sands & Spa - book your stay now for an unforgettable vacation in Cancun!

Important information:

All reservations will be subject to the payment of an environmental tax, the cost of this tax will be MX $170.80. Prices are in Mexican pesos and per night payable directly at the hotel reception at the time of check out.

Please note that guests staying on a Saturday night may need to change rooms. The hotel will work to avoid this scenario, but when necessary, management will work directly with guests to speed up this process.

At least one of the guests registered in each suite must be over 25 years old and will be held accountable for the rest of the suite's occupants.

Your reservation charge will appear on your credit card statement under the name of RoyalRes 8887214451. Please contact us with any questions regarding the charge for this reservation..

The name on the credit card used for payment must match the name of one of the guests on the reservation. Please note that you will be asked to present the same credit card and official identification at check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CUN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1111 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 7.84
Overall Experience: 9.89
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Szatkowski family_with_children us
9
Super clean, excellent staff, and great food make this place a win.
Pros:

Exceptionally clean.

Cons:

All of the floors were slippery.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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joerH5357FF Family
10
Helpful Staff
Pros:

The poold were really nice and the staff was friendly. Our main concierge Romi was really friendly and communicated with us well and attentive. Royal Sands slso had pretty decent food options. Romi was such a great help and very good at her job.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Marcin family_with_children pl
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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annie1108 NONE Far Rockaway, Queens, New York
8
Great for family vacation!
Pros:

The resort is conveniently located under 30 mins from the airport. Rooms are spacious and clean with great views. We had a two bedroom beachfront suite with full kitchen and two full bathrooms, so lots of space to allow for family time and alone time.
Food options were great, although offerings at La Veranda were not always consistent (some things were better than others), but because of the variety offered, it was not an issue.
The only thing I would be mindful of when booking is the distance of your room from the main lobby which overlooks the beautiful pool you see on the resort's main page. We were in building 5, the furthest away from the main lobby (we checked in at the Garden lobby), so we had to walk about 5-7 minutes to get to the main pool, the buffet, the convenience store etc. While it wasn't an issue for us because my kids are older, it might be a trek for a family with young kids.

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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dougrH2435AX NONE
10
Excellent
Pros:

We have been at the Sands for almost 25 years and multiple times a year. There are very few places better. Great place for families.

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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castellucciangelo NONE
10
Great food, great staff and fantastic music of Jorge Duran
Pros:

We loved the food, actually it was much better than the previous years. The best part of our vacation at the Sands is having a dinner and listening to the fantastic music of maestro Jeorge Duran. He makes our vacation.

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Bobbie family_with_children us
7
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Stay63589862681 NONE Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland
10
Beautiful resort, great food and lovely staff
Pros:

This is a great place for a family holiday. The kids loved the pools and the beach. Restaurants, spa and rooms were all fantastic.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Reginal family_with_children us
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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sdaniellec1 NONE Dry Fork, Virginia
10
Highly recommend! Can’t wait to go back!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at this resort! The property is beautiful, well-maintained, quiet, and exceptionally clean. The food and drinks exceeded our expectations, and every staff member we encountered was friendly, helpful, and attentive.

The shows were fantastic. Our room was spotless, and the ocean and bay views were absolutely stunning. We were especially impressed with the Kids Club. The staff and activities were amazing, and our children loved it so much that they wanted to go every day.

The only minor inconvenience during our stay was having to change rooms midway through the trip due to room allocation related to timeshare guests. Fortunately, we only had to move to the room next door, and the staff handled the entire move for us once our belongings were packed, making the process as easy as possible.

Overall, this was an excellent vacation, and we would happily return. We highly recommend this resort to families looking for a relaxing, clean, and enjoyable getaway!

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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leb767 Family Raleigh, North Carolina
10
Excellent Service at Royal Sands.
Pros:

The staff at the Royal Sands is always amazing, but we especially are grateful for two staff members who always go above and beyond. Rosa Hernandez at the front desk was so helpful in getting accessibility equipment for my elderly mother, and always provides clear answers to any questions we have. She goes out of her way to assist with any issue quickly. Jimmy the bellman in Phase 2 takes extra good care of our family, especially making sure my mom is always looked after and safe in the resort.
Leanne and Marge

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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H273HEalexisr NONE
6
Good
Pros:

It was an overall just neutral experience from vibe to food. No music at all at the pool. Very little shallow areas for kids. Main pool depth was about 5ft. Service was ok. Food edible but blah. Just overall neutral. Most stuff had an up charge on menus.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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DICLEI solo_traveller br
7
All inclusive disfarçado
Pros:

Das instalações, dos apartamentos e a infraestrutura é muito boa

Cons:

A alimentação deixa a desejar comparado a outros hotéis do mesmo nível. Os drinks são muito ruins feitos com refrigerante tipo Sprite e muito gelo. Para se comer pratos melhores é necessário pagar a parte do All inclusive

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Hugo Fischer solo_traveller mx
9
Pros:

Las instalaciones muy comodas

Cons:

Los bares eran muy pocos y muy corto el horario

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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JOSUE solo_traveller es
10
Vacaciones en el paraíso
Pros:

Si estás dudando, vete a este. Sus trabajadores hacen que el hotel sea un 10, Piedad, Ángel, Samuel, Fernando, Pablo, etc...están a tu lado para cada necesidad. Higinio te ayuda a controlar la zona de hamacas. Siempre están pendientes de todo. La cocina es increíble, e insuperable. Sus restaurantes gratuitos son de un nivel Michelin. 3 zonas de piscina , zona para niños. Transporte gratis a Royal Cancún (al lado ferry Isla mujeres). Brenda te explica cada detalle a tu llegada del hotel y está pendiente de tu estancia para que no te falte nada. Si no reservaste aún excursiones que te atienda Jesús en la agencia de viajes. Un profesional intachable con una dedicación total. No lo dudes, ve aquí.

Cons:

Todo Cancún está teniendo un problema de sargazo importante. Están trabajando en ello y cada día adecuan la playa, pero depende del día puede estar más o menos bonito. Hay que mejorar el baño, pero la habitación es una casa entera. En España hay casas mucho más pequeñas. Aquí tienen de todo.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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bethaneyf2026 NONE
6
Nice facilities
Pros:

The facility is overall nice & staff incredibly hard working, but upselling and some of the processes were disappointing.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Deevsy NONE Montreal, Quebec
10
Gorgeous resort friendliest staff
Pros:

Gorgeous location and the friendliest staff. Beach was always clean and inviting and everyone I’d always smiling and making sure you are taken care of.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Maham couple us
10
This is our go-to place in Cancun.
Pros:

Beautiful beach, quiet, relaxing, wonderful chairside service. Staff are friendly and helpful.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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desertgator74 NONE
6
Not ALL-Inclusive, Partial-Inclusive
Pros:

It is Basic Inclusive, premium alcohol not included as well as things like bottled water on the beach. The Facility itself is very nice and the staff are very friendly.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Maria Gabriela Matos family_with_children br
8
Pros:

A localização, a comida e os funcionários

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-14 via Nuitee