Hotel at a Glance: Krystal Grand Punta Cancún

The best way to reach the Caribbean Sea from this posh resort is to simply step outside. The Krystal Grand Punta Cancún sits on the shoreline, and many of its guest rooms offer front-row seats to watch the sun set against the waves.

• Beachside dining and fresh sushi are just some of the indulgences offered at the onsite restaurants.
• Outdoor pool features poolside bar and a cascading fountain
• Coffee-infused body wraps provide invigorating pick-me-ups at the onsite spa.
• Gym with a view: 24-hour fitness center looks out onto the ocean and is stocked with cardio equipment and weights that never sleep
• Distance from downtown Cancún: about 5 miles

Cancún: Cool White Sands and Mayan Relics

Located on a barrier island shaped like the number seven, Cancún's Hotel Zone juts into the Caribbean Sea at the northeast tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. With the sea on one side and freshwater lagoons on the other, it's a popular spot for sailing and snorkeling. Although the beaches and barrier reefs are a major draw, the geography is equally enticing further inland, where you can dive into an underground river or take a speedboat through a mangrove jungle.

Cancún pulls in millions of visitors each year, so escaping the crowds and the party atmosphere isn't always easy, but a visit to Playa Delfines offers a chance for sunbathing in relative seclusion. Resorts have yet to encroach upon this stretch of sand, and it's especially popular with surfers.

The stone columns of El Rey Ruins, an ancient Mayan site dating back to the second and third centuries BCE, lie within the city’s Hotel Zone. Believed to be a royal burial ground, the archaeological site is also home to wild iguanas that lounge in the sun and read Tom Clancy novels. For a Mayan-themed day trip, take a 1.5-hour drive from Cancún down the coast to Tulum, a pre-Columbian walled city located on a bluff overlooking the sea—one of the Yucatán Peninsula's most visited Mayan ruins. The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, is only a 2.5-hour drive from Cancún.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Cancun International Airport (CUN) is 20 minutes from the property.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. For deluxe double or deluxe double ocean-view rooms, adding occupants above standard is $35 per night, plus tax, for each additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Timeshares are common in Mexico and so are the sales pitches that accompany them. You may be asked at hotel check-in if you are interested in attending sales presentation. If you don’t want to attend, simply decline and you won’t be approached again. If you decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with this Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Reservations are not required, and a casual dress code is required.

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