Oleo Cancun Playa

Cancun, Mexico

Star rating

Standard King
Standard Room
Standard Twin
Superior Ocean Front
King Ocean View Room
Bathroom
Swim-up Pool Bar
Hakka Restaurant Terrace
Hakka
Azul Restaurant
Almar
Almar
Spa
Spa
Spa
Lobby Bar
Standard King
Standard Room
Standard Twin
Superior Ocean Front
King Ocean View Room
Bathroom
Swim-up Pool Bar
Hakka Restaurant Terrace
Hakka
Azul Restaurant
Almar
Almar
Spa
Spa
Spa
Lobby Bar

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 child 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Oleo Resort is Top Class!

Aug 11, 2025 Dogguts South Padre Island, Texas

Amazing family friendly Resort! Top level service, tons of food options, and the staff treats you like absolute family!!! Started here for a 6 day vacation with friends. Ended up staying for 28 days since it rocks here! Robert, Jose, Enrique, Charlie, Sheila, Felipe and so many more folks deserve a raise for sure! Julia the Manager is… Read more
Amazing family friendly Resort! Top level service, tons of food options, and the staff treats you like absolute family!!! Started here for a 6 day vacation with friends. Ended up staying for 28 days since it rocks here! Robert, Jose, Enrique, Charlie, Sheila, Felipe and so many more folks deserve a raise for sure! Julia the Manager is phenomenal as well and I truly shall return soon!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good service.

Aug 10, 2025 147MD147 Brossard, Canada

We went to Cancun for a few days to rest at the beach, so this small resort hotel ended up being a good idea. The service was very good. The room was very clean with a partial view of the beach. All meals were included but we preferred the breakfast buffet where they had many Mexican and International choices. We were attended by Iliana who was… Read more
We went to Cancun for a few days to rest at the beach, so this small resort hotel ended up being a good idea. The service was very good. The room was very clean with a partial view of the beach. All meals were included but we preferred the breakfast buffet where they had many Mexican and International choices. We were attended by Iliana who was the best! The ocean was wonderful and it was what we were looking for. We did not try the gym or the tennis courts. The spa was not free but they gave different discounts. We were treated by Josefina and were very satisfied. We had a good satisfactory experience which was what we needed. Read less
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Aug 8, 2025 donneasha r

From the moment I walked through the doors of Oleo Cancun Playa, Kevin at the front desk/concierge made me feel truly welcome. His kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality stood out immediately. When I mentioned it was my birthday, he didn’t just acknowledge it once—he remembered. Throughout my stay, whenever I saw him around the resort, he went… Read more
From the moment I walked through the doors of Oleo Cancun Playa, Kevin at the front desk/concierge made me feel truly welcome. His kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality stood out immediately. When I mentioned it was my birthday, he didn’t just acknowledge it once—he remembered. Throughout my stay, whenever I saw him around the resort, he went out of his way to wish me a happy birthday again. It may seem like a small gesture, but it was incredibly meaningful to me. You never know what someone might be going through, even while on vacation, and Kevin’s thoughtfulness and positive energy truly revived my spirit. He made my special day even brighter, and I’ll always remember his kindness. Thank you, Kevin, for going above and beyond—you are a shining example of exceptional service. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely place, delicious food!

Aug 4, 2025 ivandK8904NW Ensenada, Mexico

Beautiful , small and close to the airport . But our biggest surprise was at Hakka . Delicious food by chef Ofelia Olan , chef Santiago and our waiter Enrique . We had different courses and every single one of them had just enough of what was needed . Lovely food and lovely team . Can’t ask for more!
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Aug 4, 2025 Rhys S

Alberto (one of the bell boys) is wonderful. He’s always ready to help and was so kind. The resort is nice, it’s small so there’s minimal walking. The beach is great, the seaweed isn’t as bad as people say (my girlfriend didn’t enjoy it at first) and we swam in the ocean everyday and loved it. Amazing sea turtle sightings right from the… Read more
Alberto (one of the bell boys) is wonderful. He’s always ready to help and was so kind. The resort is nice, it’s small so there’s minimal walking. The beach is great, the seaweed isn’t as bad as people say (my girlfriend didn’t enjoy it at first) and we swam in the ocean everyday and loved it. Amazing sea turtle sightings right from the hotel! Isla mujeres was a great excursion, probably our favourite day of our trip. Read less