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 My stay at Oleo Cancun Playa

Sep 23, 2025 Oliver O

My stay at Oleo Cancun was wonderful, I had high expectations and they still managed to exceed them. The service was very welcoming and we had a great view of the ocean. You really get a little bit of everything and it’s not far from the airport and the mall. Special shoutout to Kevin the bellboy and Miguel at the bar.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic couples stay

Sep 20, 2025 KatieB5275

We really enjoyed our stay at Oleo. We stayed at 2 other hotels in the hotel zone, and found that our stay at Oleo was the best of the 3. We felt that there was great value for money and that the environment was suited to couples looking for great customer service and overall relaxing environment. We enjoyed the food, particularly at Hakka… Read more
We really enjoyed our stay at Oleo. We stayed at 2 other hotels in the hotel zone, and found that our stay at Oleo was the best of the 3. We felt that there was great value for money and that the environment was suited to couples looking for great customer service and overall relaxing environment. We enjoyed the food, particularly at Hakka restaurant and the breakfast buffet and enjoyed the drinks selection. Our Inspira room had an incredible view (although we felt it was worth it for the room, otherwise didn’t see a benefit to the “Inspira” experience unlike other hotels with different classes of rooms). We paid to use the spa area (a shared environment but no one else was there) and found this very peaceful. Josefina provided an exceptional relaxing massage! The beach wasn’t swimable while we were there due to seaweed and rough waves. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our holiday here

Sep 16, 2025 Nikola S Czech Republic

Wonderful vacation, we really liked it and highly recommend it, the hotel staff are very helpful and helped with everything we needed, the hotel is clean. We didn't find anything that bothered us here.
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Sep 13, 2025 Megan W

Óleo Cancún Playa was everything we hoped for and more. The staff made us feel like family from the moment we arrived, in particular Roberto, Charlie, Enrique, Felipe at the bar, Rambo, Geri, Vanessa, Felipe poolside —always friendly, attentive, and ready to help. Rooms were spotless with breathtaking ocean views, and the food at both the buffet… Read more
Óleo Cancún Playa was everything we hoped for and more. The staff made us feel like family from the moment we arrived, in particular Roberto, Charlie, Enrique, Felipe at the bar, Rambo, Geri, Vanessa, Felipe poolside —always friendly, attentive, and ready to help. Rooms were spotless with breathtaking ocean views, and the food at both the buffet and specialty restaurants was excellent. The beach and pools were clean, relaxing, and never overcrowded. This is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a peaceful, boutique-style resort with top-notch service and gorgeous surroundings. We left completely refreshed and can’t wait to return! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best all inclusive experience I had

Sep 9, 2025 Marwan S

One of the best all inclusive experience. The team was super accommodating to my wife's pregnancy needs especially the waiter Marcilino in the restaurant Hakka and the chef who were super patient and basically did the impossible enable customisation of sushi for my wife. The team (Julia and Alberto) even helped us book ride to Merida after… Read more
One of the best all inclusive experience. The team was super accommodating to my wife's pregnancy needs especially the waiter Marcilino in the restaurant Hakka and the chef who were super patient and basically did the impossible enable customisation of sushi for my wife. The team (Julia and Alberto) even helped us book ride to Merida after exploring all options including the train I really felt they cared about their customer even post them departing. I loved the room it was soo good that going downstairs was really not necessary because of the amazing view. I would love to visit again. The food was actually one of the best I've experienced throughout all my stays in all inclusive resorts the quality of the beef was superb. For a Muslim I always found options and delicious ones. 20/10 experience Read less