Cancun is a popular spring break destination for many college students. What attracts them is surf, sun, inexpensive all-inclusive resorts and the fact that the legal drinking age in Mexico is 18. A trip out of the U.S. to Mexico also seems a bit more exotic than traveling to standard spring break destinations like Florida, Texas and California.
Considered to be THE spring break central hotel by Studentcity.com, Oasis is an all-inclusive resort providing 700 rooms, nine restaurants, nine bars, nightly entertainment, one of the largest pools in Latin America, gardens, swim-up bars, 3-par golf course, tennis courts, marina, water sports, multi-purpose field and fitness room. All rooms have air conditioning, balcony, cable television and telephone. As of 2010, a one-week spring break stay per adult averages about $1,200.
Oasis Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcán Km 16.5
77500 Zona Hotelera (Cancun)
877-662-6988
oasiscancunresort.com
Located next door to the Oasis is the Cancun Omni, which has 343 rooms, five restaurants, three bars including a swim-up bar, beach volleyball, fitness center, spa and salon, lighted tennis and basketball courts, hotel shopping arcade, pool with waterfalls, and a 35-person Jacuzzi overlooking the beach. All-inclusive packages include luxury accommodations with flat screen TV, MP3 player, marbled bath, balcony, and king or two double beds. Also included is breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited drink choices and all non-motorized water sports and daily social activities. Price per person/per night for 2011 will average $300 to $450.
Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas
Blvd. Kukulkan, L-48 KM. 16.5 M.55
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500
52-998-881-0600
omnihotels.com
Located within a short walk to all the Cancun hot spots like Pat O's and Senor Frogs, this beach-front resort has six bars including one that's open 24 hours a day and pool-side sushi bar. Amenities include nightly themes and live entertainment, day and night tennis, social activities, non-motorized water sports, mini-golf, gift shop, fitness center, basketball and volleyball. Rooms are suites featuring two doubles or one king-size bed, sitting area with sofa bed, flat screen satellite TV, marble bathroom with hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and private balcony or patio. The 2011 spring break packages start at $269 for three nights.
Gran Caribe Real Resort & SPA in Cancun
Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 11.5, Hotel Zone
Cancun, 77500, Q. Roo, México
52-998-881-7300
realresorts.com/Caribe_Real
Barclo Costa Cancun is consistently rated one of the best by spring breakers. This 355-room five-star, all-inclusive resort sits on Playa Linda beach close to popular nightclubs. Reserve a king room or double beds with mini-bar, coffeemaker, and cable TV or a suite with Jacuzzi tub. Resort amenities include an expansive pool with in-water lounge chairs, four bars, four restaurants, room service, non-motorized water sports, fitness room, live entertainment, gift shop, doctor on premise, palm cabanas and daily activities. Rates per person for all-inclusive for 2011 range between $212 and $400 per night.
Barcelo Costa Cancun
Blvd Kukulcan Km 3, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q Roo, Mexico 77500
52-998-849-7100
barcelo.com
Spring breakers on a budget who want a hotel offering a lot that's close to the action, will want to check out Solymar Beach Resort, a beach-front property with 294 rooms, a restaurant and two bars that provides dollar bus rides to and from Cancun's hot spots. Meals can be purchased a la carte or you may choose the all-inclusive package. Amenities include two pools, gift shop, Wi-Fi, tennis and volleyball. Standard rooms, suites and villas are available. Rates for 2011 start at $117 per person.
Solymar Beach Resort
Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 18.7 Zona Hotelera
77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, México
52-998-885-2411
solymarcancunresort.com
