Oleo Cancun Playa

Cancun, Mexico

Star rating

The hotel

The sculptural ice-white architecture and matching monochrome interiors of Óleo Cancún Playa give it a calmness that’s a far cry from the buzz and colour of your setting — right at the start of the famously vibrant Cancún Hotel Zone. The dedication to ‘white’ is only really interrupted by flashes of blue — homage to the sea and surf just steps from the hotel. Overlooking the beach, the infinity pool adds a touch more turquoise, with the pool bar’s tropical-inspired cocktails adding their own shots of colour. You’ve got spa treatments, complimentary WiFi, an art workshop, and restaurant menus that take you from Japan to Mexico and Peru, with stops on the way for comfort food, international favourites, and bakery treats.

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located in the Cancun Hotel Zone, on a ribbon of shoreline tucked between the Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon. A short distance from major shopping centres, restaurants and entertainment. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

166 rooms across 3 towers, either with lagoon, garden or ocean views. All with air-conditioning, TV with HD channels, direct dial telephone, mini-bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, water and juices, WiFi access, 24-hour room service, spacious bathrooms with premium amenities and hairdryer. Standard Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

All Inclusive of: all meals, drinks and snacks. All activities above unless otherwise stated.

Superior Sunset Rooms overlook the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupté lagoon with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Superior Ocean Front Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Junior Suite Sunset offers a wide space with minimalist decoration. The sofa bed fits 1 kid up to 8 years old.

For the ultimate upgrade experience, INSPIRA Suites offer exclusive benefits and personalised service for that real 'wow' factor. Treat yourself to:

- INSPIRA Beach, an exclusive section on the beach

- INSPIRA Concierge for special requests and assistance

- Welcome cocktail

- Early check-in before 12:00pm*

-Gourmet-on-the-go, a gastronomical experience to please your palate (while on excursions)

- Personalised welcome massage and amenity from the General Manager

- Bracelet upgrade to INSPIRA Vacations for preferred status

- A complimentary bottle of house wine and chocolate-dipped fruits in the suite upon your arrival

- Daily turndown service

- Unlimited phone calls to USA, Canada, and Mexico

- Special discounts on select services: 30% off any Pet-It amenities and stays*, 20% off any spa or hairdressing service, 20% off all food and beverage room charges and private events, locally reserved and paid.

This service is applicable to all INSPIRA Suite guests.

Azul (Mexican cuisine, buffet, open 6:30am–11:30am for breakfast and 5:30pm–10:00pm for dinner), Almar (Mediterranean cuisine), Hakka (Asian cuisine, Temaki and Sushi), El Botanero (snack bar and finger food). Brown Bag (coffees and baked goods). El Lobby Bar and Pool Bar.

Day and nighttime activities. 

3 swimming pools including an infinity pool. Spa*, wellness and fitness centre with saunas, steam rooms, and hydro pool. Painting classes for children and adults. Kids club*. Tennis court. Pickleball. Complimentary non-motorised water sports are provided in the Aquaworld Marina. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge service. Laundry/dry-cleaning*. Sundries shop. 24-hour room service.

Guests staying in the Mexican state Quintana Roo are required to pay a travel tax of $11 per adult (over 15 years old). The payment can be made prior to travel, upon arrival or during your stay, as the tax will be imposed upon departure. There is also an additional Environmental Sanitation Tax of approximately $3.92 USD per room, per night that will be added to your hotel bill (payable locally, subject to change).

 

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Special anniversary

Jun 10, 2025 Herb B Greensboro, North Carolina

Wonderful hotel. Great staff, wonderful food and it is right on the beach. Compliments to our waiter Edgardo at the Almar restaurant. He went above and beyond to make our anniversary celebration special. The ocean is a bit rough here. The pool was great. a bit noisy once the DJ started at 11. Overall, if going back to Cancun, I would do this… Read more
Wonderful hotel. Great staff, wonderful food and it is right on the beach. Compliments to our waiter Edgardo at the Almar restaurant. He went above and beyond to make our anniversary celebration special. The ocean is a bit rough here. The pool was great. a bit noisy once the DJ started at 11. Overall, if going back to Cancun, I would do this again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great food, amazing atmosphere, and wonderful staff!

Jun 9, 2025 Sara T

We had an amazing time! I could not speak high enough of the wonderful staff. They all were so kind, accommodating, positive, and respectful. The room was clean, the pool was great, and the food was delicious. We especially loved Hakka - their sushi restaurant. The chef, Ofelia, does an amazing job!! Our waiter, Erispen, was incredible and truly… Read more
We had an amazing time! I could not speak high enough of the wonderful staff. They all were so kind, accommodating, positive, and respectful. The room was clean, the pool was great, and the food was delicious. We especially loved Hakka - their sushi restaurant. The chef, Ofelia, does an amazing job!! Our waiter, Erispen, was incredible and truly cared about us while we were there and welcomed us. Would definitely recommend. 😊 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great beach & staff, facilities could be upgraded

Jun 6, 2025 Karolina W

Great location, beautiful beach, nice pool and good food. Rooms are OK: ~ Beds really comfortable ~ Could be updated (fresh paint, and small spots of mould in shower) ~ Unfortunately the air con is not great. We were unable to get the temperature down from 27C the last 2 days, we reported it but it was not fixed. In general the air con in… Read more
Great location, beautiful beach, nice pool and good food. Rooms are OK: ~ Beds really comfortable ~ Could be updated (fresh paint, and small spots of mould in shower) ~ Unfortunately the air con is not great. We were unable to get the temperature down from 27C the last 2 days, we reported it but it was not fixed. In general the air con in the lobby & restaurants is poor. Overall really enjoyed our stay. What made it was the day time by the pool entertainment from Antonio aka chocolate 🙂 Read less
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Jun 3, 2025 Culture48515651644

The best holiday ever! The best staff member was Enrique from the lobby bar! Always had a big smile. The food is amazing and the hotel was superb. Definitely come back again! 5*********************************************************
Image of the Tripadvisor rating EXCELLENT

May 31, 2025 Travel59655949902 Katy, Texas

WE WILL BE BACK. The hotel was SUPER CLEAN! We were treated like Queens! Me and my girlfriend came for 4 days for her birthday and had a blast! Enrique made the hell outta our drinks ! Everybody was great! They greeetes us with champagne once we arrived. The food was good! The pool stayed clean! The guys with the activities by the pool were great!… Read more
WE WILL BE BACK. The hotel was SUPER CLEAN! We were treated like Queens! Me and my girlfriend came for 4 days for her birthday and had a blast! Enrique made the hell outta our drinks ! Everybody was great! They greeetes us with champagne once we arrived. The food was good! The pool stayed clean! The guys with the activities by the pool were great! Overall 10/10 ! Thanks guys ! Read less