Recently, I visited the newly remodeled Aqua Cancun (formerly Fiesta Americana Grand Aqua). Prior to hurricane Wilma’s extended visit to Cancun in 2005, this was my favorite hotel in the area. I was heartbroken when I saw it following the devastation.

The new and improved Aqua Cancun has been open nearly a year and I am pleased to report that the hotel is just as breathtaking as it’s
predecessor!

The beach looks very nice as well.

The only complaints I had were not any fault of Aqua Cancun. I simply didn’t like the view on either side of the hotel. To the north, the new Westin Lagunamar is under construction.

To the south is the eyesore that was once the Occidental Grand. It has been sitting empty since 2005. I really hope that hotel is torn down soon because it is just plain ugly. (I’ve heard rumors that it was purchased and there are plans to build condos on that site.) Other than that…no complaints. The pool area at Aqua Cancun is gorgeous and spacious. I can’t imagine anyone not being able to find a chair or sun bed there. They even have sun beds that somehow hang and they rock back and forth. I’d be asleep in minutes if I snagged one of those sun beds.

Inside the hotel, the common areas and hallways are scented with all sorts of lovely aromas. I can only imagine that the rooms are amazing!

The hotel offers free internet access in it’s computer room/lounge area. I believe it is totally free but, before you start surfing the internet at the hotel, make sure there is not a time limit on this service.

After my visit to Aqua Cancun, I picked up a copy of Conde Nast Traveler. I found Aqua Cancun on the list of the world’s top 136 Hot hotels for 2008. Their spa, Spa Aqua, was also listed among the top 76 spas in the world! Pretty impressive for a hotel that has been open only a few months! Rosewood Mayakoba and Mandarin Oriental, both of which are located in Riviera Maya, also made Conde Nast’s Hot List for 2008. Mandarin Oriental’s spa, which they cleverly named Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, was the only other spa in this area to make the list.

Even though Aqua Cancun is not an all-inclusive property, security is pretty tight. Only guests are allowed on the premises. This hotel does NOT offer day passes. If you wish to use the spa or dine in any of their restaurants, you will have to make a reservation beforehand.

Aqua Cancun
Kukulkan Blvd., Km. 12.5
Cancun, Quintana Roo
Phone (From US/Canada): 011 52 (998) 881-7600

Spa Aqua
881-7600 ext. 7620