Hotel at a Glance: Sea Adventure Resort & Waterpark

Set on the north side of Cancún at the tip of a seaside fishing village, Sea Adventure Resort & Waterpark is in a tranquil location sheltered from the bustling Hotel Zone. The all-inclusive resort sits on a white-sand beach along the Caribbean Sea, which adds to the laid-back vibe.

• Included meals per day: Three, plus all-you-can-eat snacks and drinks at three restaurants and three bars
• Take a dip in the ocean, the seaside swimming pool, or one of three hot tubs.
• Outdoor water park with three twisty slides, a multilevel treehouse, and a shaded wet bar
• Kids’ club features mini golf, a game room, and daily activities such as face painting and water-balloon wars.
• Cancun adventures: For additional fees, the hotel organizes optional tours such as a sailing trip to Isla Mujeres and a “booze cruise” on a double-decker boat.

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 daytrip, 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? Cancún International Airport (CUN) is about 15 miles from the property. A cab costs about US$10 from CUN.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon is valid for two adults and one kid 12 or younger. Adding occupants above standard is $70 per night for an additional guest 13 or older; $30 per night for an additional kid 6-12; kids 5 or younger stay free. Additional occupant charges are all-inclusive.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and 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 the Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for Ostras and Oysters is required. There is no specific dress code for onsite restaurants. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call (877) 734-3186.

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