The Spas of Cancun

When deciding among resorts, there are specific amenities that have to power to swing your vote to either nix it or book a stay. For larger families, an extravagant pool might be that deciding factor; honeymooners—a suite looking out to the ocean. But what is universal to all of these preferences and the goal of any good vacation, is the desire to relax.

By definition, relaxing is anything not work related. This can be achieved in a number of ways; swimming in a pool is a great start; feeding on succulent butter-sauced lobster tails, complimented by a glass of sauvignon blanc, slightly chilled, is stepping things up a bit; but to root down to the heart of relaxation, you’ll have to purge everything demanding of physical activity and soak in the pure, soothing effects of a spa.

It is what resorts like to flaunt when attracting their customers; how extravagant their spa is, the many levels, and treatments, and Jacuzzis, and so on. To water down the field a bit, we visited a number of Cancun spas, tested their facilities, and condensed all of our data down to one precise guide. Enjoy.

Spa at Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Provides numerous treatments including aromatherapy, Thalassotherapy, massages, beauty services, and Temazcals, a traditional Mexican steam bath.

Facilities

• (2) Whirlpools
• Men and Women’s Saunas
• Steam Room
• Relaxation Room
• Health Club

Spa at Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Is known for its lengthy list of massage therapies including Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, aromatherapy, reflexology, neck and back, and couple’s. Services also extend to facials, body wraps, body masks, fitness center, and a salon.

Spa at The Royal Sands

Geared towards organic and holistic therapies, featuring:

• Aromatherapy Salt Glow
• Seaweed Body Wrap
• Cooling Aloe Body Treatments
• and ‘Moon & Stars’ Night Massage

Spa at Le Meridian Cancun

A 15,000 Sq. Ft. spa with steam and inhalation rooms. Saunas and Jacuzzis litter the facility and a chilled plunge pool and Swiss showers will clean you off when you’re done. The spa houses 14 treatment rooms including hydrotherapies, and skin and body treatments.