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The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior
Billiards
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO, 77500
  • Place, Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cancun Interactive Aquarium
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, La Isla Shopping Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(147 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite - Two Children

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beachfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 128 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cancun

With a stay at The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive in Cancun (Zona Hotelera), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of La Isla Shopping Mall and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park. .This beach property is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Iberostar Cancun Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cancun Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marlin Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cancun Interactive Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • La Isla Shopping Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aquaworld - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Veranda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Club Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ilios Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hacienda Sisal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taboo Cancún - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Family fun on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools, near La Isla Shopping Mall
The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive offers 340 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

4 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the property. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 340 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
All-inclusive rates are available at this property. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at La Veranda, one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
La Veranda - This poolside family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Hacienda Sisal - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Char Hut - This poolside café specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Sidelines Sports Bar - Onsite sports bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Sand Dollar - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Snorkeling

Land activities

Bicycling
Tennis
Tennis lessons

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing
Language
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Char Hut
  • Hacienda Sisal
  • La Veranda
  • Sand Dollar
  • Sidelines Sports Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests staying on Saturday night may need to change units. The hotel will work to avoid this scenario, but when necessary, management will work directly with guests to streamline this process.
One registered guest in each villa must be at least 25 years of age and willing to accept responsibility for the actions of all villa occupants.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.31 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 500 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Royal Sands
Royal Sands All Inclusive
Royal Sands All Inclusive All-inclusive property Cancun
Royal Sands Cancun
Sands All Inclusive
Royal Sands All Inclusive All-inclusive property

The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1582 out of 2737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 596 out of 2737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 330 out of 2737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 2737 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daphney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Improvement on playing music on property. Night activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the servers were nice and friendly. Management was not very nice to us. They kept painting around our balcony. Paint splashed all over our balcony, the kids pool floats, and our cloths that were drying outside in the balcony. When I contacted the front desk to make them aware of the issue, they just said sorry and it would be another 4 hours of this. I had to call again 5 hours later to let them know the balcony is in terrible shape from all the paint that covered the floors and chairs. I had to clean the paint off of our personal belongings myself. Housekeeping finally came a little while after I called to try to clean the mess up. The balcony was in such a bad shape that he had to call for extra help from someone else to help with the cleaning. In addition to all of that, there was constant banging and loud chatter from people doing maintenance on the building. Food was also not so great. In fact some of the servers recommended against specific dishes because they also disliked them. There is a severe lack of servers and high chairs for children. Most times we asked for a high chair the server would disappear and not come back. Also the few shows at the Gran Salon that are offered is almost impossible to get into. I have reserved days in advance but was only able to find one spot for one show. It was just stressful being there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This was our first time staying at Royal Sands Resort & Spa in Cancún, and sadly, it was a disappointing experience from the start. While the property itself is visually appealing, the service and overall experience fell far short—especially as Mexican guests who were not part of the timeshare program. It became quickly apparent that this resort is primarily geared toward timeshare members. As non-timeshare guests, we constantly felt like an afterthought. The level of service we received was noticeably different—like we were a burden rather than welcomed visitors. We traveled with my sister and her family, and they felt the same: overlooked, ignored, and treated like second-class guests. Although the resort is advertised as “all-inclusive,” many items still came with additional charges, which felt misleading. Over half of the restaurants required reservations, and despite calling right at 8:00 AM, everything was booked by 8:02. It was frustrating and disorganized. There were also no shows available without reservations, leaving us with very limited options for entertainment. The drinks were watered down, and again, unless you were a timeshare guest, it felt like good service just wasn't a priority. We often had to hunt down staff for assistance instead of being offered help or attention—something that felt especially unfair when we saw others being served promptly and proactively. To make matters worse, the overall vibe of the service seemed heavily catered to American or
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

anabel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is nice, and staff are friendly, expect that they follow you around harassing you about the time share presentation. I couldn’t even ask where to get pesos without being held hostage for 20 minutes to be asked why I wouldn’t do the presentation. Every time I left the property I had someone stop me to ask where I was going, where did I purchase tickets, because they were making sure I didn’t attend another timeshare presentation from a competitor. When I refused to do the timeshare presentation multiple days in a row the concierge service stopped being helpful about where to get things and transportation services, making recommendations for me to go to places they knew were closed. We won’t be going back for the constant harassment alone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ut

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Olateju

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very family-friendly resort. The rooms were spacious and clean and the views are beautiful. You also had access to another close by resort which was amazing. The only thing I did not like was that there were not many activities, especially in the evening, so at times it got boring.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend staying here to anyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort! Staff are welcoming, friendly, and very helpful. All areas were clean and kept tidy. The buffet had a tremendous variety of food to choose from and all of it was delicious! Beautiful pool area with a beautiful beach attached. Zero complaints here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food choices were great !! I’m a frequent traveler to Cancun. The food was top notch. Multiple pools and beach / lounge chairs. Only downfall was the floors were very slippery. I almost fell multiple times walking slow and wearing flip flops or even tennis shoes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JOSHUA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Been going to “Royal Resorts” for about 12 years, and have always loved it. The purchase by Holiday Inn has definitely been noticed. Primarily with the food options and quality. The food was one thing that really separated these resorts from others, and unfortunately it has gone drastically downhill in this area. We have never had GI issues in the past, and this trip we both were dealing with them during the whole stay. We heard other guests talking about their stomach issues as well. The quality was the biggest issue, but the lack of offerings was evident as well. Overall big disappointment to see a company that has had such high standards fall so quickly. Unfortunately we will be looking at other options for the first time in over a decade.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Solner

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only bed is too small I suppose to have king size bed unfortunately they give me queens bed I don't know why. But besides that all is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renaldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort and courteous and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They moved me to a different room in the middle of my staying, for their own convenience, really annoying and ridiculous. The place is boring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort. Family friendly and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina Perez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, pool bar is always fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, pools very spacious and clean. Make reservations for Hacienda Sisal and Bistro for a nice inclusive dinner. Food at buffet had a different cuisine everyday. Transportation was easily arranged around town and bus stop is right outside. The best and safest stay I’ve ever had in Mexico. Thank you Royal Sands.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended Great service and staff very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unsatisfied with their service as well as their system in guest service. I booked this resort as an All inclusive, turns out that it is Not! They do not tell you this until you check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnibh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gaisile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a timeshare property, I had no idea. It is for families with young kids. My main issue… paid full price for the room but told to switch room in middle of my stay, this caused 5 hours without a room. Unacceptable. I should have been compensated for inconvenience. You live and you learn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025