10 best family-friendly hotels in Cancun

This all-inclusive resort in Cancun isn't just a pretty face. Perched on the Caribbean Sea, this spot offers endless activities for little ones. That includes children and teen clubs, mini golf, two swimming pools and daily and nightly entertainment, so adults can make the most of the hotel's spa without any worrying about what the little ones are up to. And when you want to spend time together, you've got scuba diving, snorkelling and an on-site water park, alongside hired bicycles and guided tours in the local area.

Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun is a family-friendly hotel boasting five-star Caribbean-style suites with canopy beds, air conditioning and balconies overlooking the ocean or gardens. Facilities include six different restaurants and bars and three outdoor pools. It caters to families by offering a charming kids’ club with areas such as the Silly Science Lab and Arts & Crafts Zone and a child-friendly splash park, giving parents a break at the full-service Vassa Spa and health club.

Escape the crowds and head to this tropical hideaway. Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa is tucked away within some of Cancun's most impressive mangrove forests, meaning the hotel even comes complete with a natural saltwater pool. Guest rooms include garden views and a jetted bathtub, with five restaurants on-site at the hotel. And when you want to get out and explore, the Tulum Jungle and Cenotes water-filled caves are just a short drive away.

Moon Palace Cancun is an all-inclusive with plenty for families, from a children's playground to table tennis and mini-golf. The five-star resort also offers out free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. When parents want to hang out by the pool and catch up on their reading, there's the dedicated kids' club and an onsite spa. Alongside hearty breakfasts, the restaurants here serve American, Brazilian and Indian cuisine, plus vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options. 

Sometimes it's just easier to go all-inclusive on your family hols. This resort gives you the chance to spoil yourself with multiple swimming pools, themed restaurants (serving cuisines such as Japanese, Italian or Mexican) and the Renova Spa, which gives parents a variety of treatments to choose from while the little ones are looked after in the kids club. You've also got activities, games and plenty more fun organised by the entertainment team to take part in when you all come back together.

Crown Paradise Club Cancun is found along the Caribbean Sea, just a few kilometres from the Aqua World Marina. Kids will love the fact this spot has its own water park with eight (yeah, you read that right) water slides. The free on-site activities include a mini-golf course, two tennis courts and a game room. There are also seven restaurants to choose from, including Japanese specialities at Fujiyama and Italian dishes at La Piazza.

We all know the Planet Hollywood brand for its fun, film-inspired interiors, but this hotel goes the extra mile for families. The Stars Kids Club offers 4 to 12-year-olds a whole bunch of things to do while on hol, including acting classes and songwriting sessions. Plus, you've got an on-site cinema, Hollywood trivia nights, swimming pools and 11 restaurants.

It seems like this hotel goes the extra mile for the parents. While they're enjoying the couples' treatments in the hammam, hot tub, sauna and massage rooms, the childcare services (including in-room babysitting and a kids club) will make sure to look after the little ones with games and activities to give the grown-ups a little time off. And you're just steps from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, so make sure to go for a family splash about when you're reunited.

This colourful all-inclusive is close to one of Cancun's most beautiful beaches. A family-friendly resort, Fiesta Americana Condesa is made up of three main buildings, each sheltered by a palapa, outdoor pools and a fully kitted-out spa. There are plenty of dining options for families, including the very fun Pirate Ship. Speaking of which, you simply must take the kids to the twisting, Pirate Ship-themed waterslide during your stay, they'll get hours of entertainment out of it.

It's in the name, really. Seadust Cancun Family Resort is one of Cancun's best hotels for families, combining Mexican and Caribbean influences into a hotel, food and drinks, and fun activities for adults and children of all ages. You can explore the onsite Treasure Island Water Park or venture further afar to the nearby beach for sandcastles and swimming sessions. And when you get back, you've got 11 restaurants and a theatre offering regular live shows to help you all unwind.