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Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN!

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Phase 1 pool area
huge patio ~200sf
onsite gym (small fee for daily or weekly usage)
kitchen
Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Hotel Zone Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or veranda
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Heated pool

Explore the area

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Cancun, Quintana Roo
  • Place, Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Zone Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Livingroom Pulldowns

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN!

This is a Beautiful Beachfront Resort situated on the best section of beach in all of Cancun! The Royal Sands Resort & Spa is great for all ages but they do avoid the college age springbreakers by requiring that at least one member of the rental party be 25+ years old.

Great for the Family they have about 5 staff members assigned just for kid activities. Our kids really love this staff and they are great with kids. The kids area/s are just enough out of the way so that folks without kids are not disturbed by the kids unless they sit next to one of the two kids pools. The rooms are also made for a family as they have a full kitchen that allows you to shop at the grocery store with the resort or go to Walmart to get the food and drinks that kids are always requiring.

Very Spacious Master Suite!
The 2 bedroom Villa has many different ways to sleep your group and can actually be split into two units, the Suite Half and the Lockoff Half. The Suite Half has a Master Bedroom with a King Bed and access to your 200sf Ocean/Beach view patio. There is also a bathroom attached to the Master. In the large livingroom there are two twin pulldown beds (well disquised in the huge entertainment consul) to help if you have extra guests and it is adjoined to the Full Kitchen. The Master & Livingroom make up the Suite Half of the Villa. Adjacent to the Livingroom is the Second bedroom (lockoff half) that has two double beds, full bathroom, and a mini-fridge & microwave and small deck. Entire Villa can sleep up to 6-7 depending on the make up of the group (8 if you have a baby/toddler in a crib)

Great for COUPLES Too!
Resort is also perfect for Couples with its WORLD CLASS SPA within the Royal Sands and being situated on the best and widest section of beach in all of Cancun. Just go and grab one of the dozens of beach palapas and feel like you have the ocean/beach all to yourself as the ocean sound drowns out all the other noises. For those that would rather hang out by the pool they provide two different large pool area (one quiet for those looking to just get away and read or rest and then one where they have activies throughout the day and a more minging side and made people watching).

Rates given are accurate for 6 & 7 night rentals where all nights fall into a Saturday to Saturday week. So if your rental does not fit into a Saturday to Saturday week or shorter than 6 nights, you will need to contact me for exact pricing and availability.

***If you rent from me you will NOT be required to do the All-Inclusive Program it will be optional to you. but you will still have access to everything at the Resort you just charge any food/drinks to your room using your room key as a charge card.

I'm one of only a couple owners that own over 50 weeks at the Royal Sands, and I have been the largest owner at the Royal Sands Resort for most the last 15 years, so you are in the best hands.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
They have a kids club as well as staff for kids.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only on patio and Resort designated areas!!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 444841vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cancun

Located in Zona Hotelera, a neighbourhood in Cancun, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. Iberostar Cancun Golf Course and Riviera Cancun Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Delfines Beach and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Xoximilco, or check out an event or a game at Oasis Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Cancun, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hotel Zone Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marlin Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Isla Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fish Fritanga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nebbiolo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ilios Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hacienda Sisal - ‬3 min walk
  • La Veranda

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Sands Resort & Spa: Best Section of Beach/Ocean in CANCUN! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Zona Hotelera villa is within a 15-minute walk of Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall and Hotel Zone Beaches. La Isla Shopping Mall and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding vacation!

The room at the Royal Sands was outstanding. Bill, thank you so much for what my kids said was "the best vacation ever!" The staff was attentive, kind and respectful. The accommodations were clean, tastefully decorated and spacious. We had a fantastic room with an ocean view and I was able to watch the sunrise over the Caribbean every morning! The food was great and the service outstanding. My son has food allergies and they were able to accommodate and adjust for him at every restaurant. We preferred to eat on property for that assurance. The location was perfect! On the beach and a very short 5 min walk to a few stores and 15 min to the larger mall. I highly recommend this property and Cancun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great family friendly resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing trip

It was good experience property was clean and overall this resort very good for for family .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

very clean the view wss great. The beach and pool had steps hard on the elderly &Disabled horrid

For my family 2 stars
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations!

We booked this property for our daughter’s Senior trip. We had several families staying at the same property. The rooms were clean and the staff were accommodating, including our concierge. We did not opt to have all inclusive for our family, as we ate outside the resort for almost every dinner and a couple days we were not on sight since we were on excursions. Overall, a great value and the experience was good!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Really enjoyed are stay at Royal Sands. The room was perfect for a family of 5. Pool and Beach area was awesome. Food was really good, just wished there was a little more variety
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Excellent. Will do it again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation during COVID-19

I’ve been vacationing at the Royal Sands for the past 6 years and have always enjoyed it. I knew coming to the resort it was going to be a bit different with Covid going on but needed a vacation so as a family we decided to still come. The quality of the food was terrible. We purchased the all inclusive package and was not worth it at all. Some of the food arrived cold or even spoiled. Which my other family members experienced as well. Thankfully it only happened once otherwise I would’ve left the resort immediately. Even though a lot of the menu items were cut we didn’t expect the quality of the food to go down. The service was also very slow. We understand we’re on vacation but every time we sat down at a restaurant it takes them almost 15 minutes to help you then another hour to get your food once it’s ordered and when you’re traveling with children this is not ideal. I hope this resort gets it together in the next year or so because they’re going to loose a lot of regular travelers like myself. Overall the staff is always friendly but the resort needs to hire more staff so the few that are working are not running around with their heads chopped off because of the amount of people they need to assist.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Christina I appreciate you taking the time to review the Resort but it is essential to be useful for future guests to know the following: -You checked in on October 10 -On October 7 (3 days before you arrived) a Category 4 Hurricane Delta hit, it did lower to a Category 2/3 just 3 hours before making landfall hit only 30 miles south from Royal Sands Resort. Yes a HUGE storm in which all tourists in the Cancun zone were required to evaculate by Mexican Government and go to protective shelters (last time this happened was 15 years ago for Hurricane Wilma). So HUGE Hurricane! -On October 3 (only 7 days before you arrived) Tropical Storm Gramma (70mph on border of being a Cateogory 1 Hurricane) when it made landfall only 60 miles south of the Royal Sands Resort. Two Storms making landfall in the Cancun/Playa Del Carmen Area within a weeks timeframe had never happened before. And this isn't even taking into consideration the Covid procedures and practices that the Royal Sands is doing, not only are they leaving at least 35% of the room empty to provide more space for everyone and a Covid outbreak, they also have additional food serving protocols as they do everywhere in the world right now to keep everyone safe. And since they have reduced occupancy they have also had to reduce staff/cut back hours. I would hope that any future guests will see how Christina's Resort experience this year wasn't like what she was used to the many other trips she has made to the Royal Sands over the years and note that her complaints were about food/service times. If any of you have ever experienced the aftermath of a hurricane, especially in respect to food, think about having two hit within 7 days of arriving anywhere and it is a guarantee the food quality wont be up to par and most likely anywhere else the entire area would be closed. But the Resort staff worked very very hard to have the Resort look as if a Cateogory 4 hurricane hadn't been there 3 days prior but unfortunately they can only do so much about the food in that short of a time as it is out of their control. As for All-inclusive or Not All-inclusive, I will almost always recommend my guests not do AI at the Royal Sands Resort, as the prices at the Resort are very very reasonable and so many nice places to go out to dinner outside the Resort within walking distance. I hope this gives you a better basis for the above comments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place we have ever stayed!

The Royal Sands Cancun property and Bill's place far exceeded all of our expectations. The accommodations, property, dining, service and atmosphere were OUTSTANDING! The suite and entire resort were over the top IMMACULATE! We had an amazing view and were always able to find a shaded palapa on the beach with lounge chairs. We spoiled ourselves with room service and tried most of the Royal dining spots. There was food and drink service on the beach as well as by the pool areas. The pool was 100% clean and the perfect temperature. The unit was tastefully decorated and had plenty of room including a kitchen, dining, and living room area as well as a large balcony with a table and plenty of chairs. The staff were amazing and very friendly. It was extremely safe and the resort had all types of amenities such as spa, laundry, grocery, gift shop, excursion travel, etc. BEST VACATION EVER - great time had by all !! Bill was also very responsive to all of my questions during the booking process and clearly explained all of the options.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent time again!!

It was quite away from our friends unit but was manageable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great

The location of the units were great. The only comment that is negative is the fact that we had to move after the first week. Both villas were in great locations. Very happy.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Resort

This is a great resort in Cancun. the Villas are spacious and meticulously kept. The resort is in the perfect place, beautiful beach, the food was amazing, the associates were always friendly and you felt very safe and pampered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place in Cancun thus far

Extremely happy with this overall. The resort is absolutely beautiful. The food and drinks are of good quality and service is generally very good. We had issues with the manager at the front desk; she was extremely rude and refused to help us despite it being their error; we were charged an additional $534 on top of what we paid initially for the all-inclusive package.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful resort!

Beautiful resort! Will definetely go back! The staff here were all wonderful! Our room was perfect for our family of six. Very clean and loved the large veranda. Housekeeping was there everyday re-stocking towels and refrigerator with refreshments. The grounds were amazing! Very well maintained, never any garbage left around. The restaurants were lovely also. My kids made a great friend with Fernando, the waiter in the Veranda buffet. He took great care of them! I am not a buffet fan, however, this buffet was top notch! Appreciated the shuttle service to off site restaurants also. The beach staff were fun and ran their butts off! Lots of activities around for all to enjoy. Would definitely recommend this resort to anyone! Thanks.....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice resort. Great stay

We are a family of six and stayed here for several days during spring break. The room was spacious and very nice. Great location. Very safe. The people were very nice at the resort and tried to make your stay enjoyable. We were hit up for The timeshare sales meeting by the concierge but my wife and I decided we weren’t going to do that on vacation and let the guy know and he was semi-OK with that and we didn’t hear about it again during our stay. I looked on Costco and purchased the Cancun go card and we did 4 of the activities and didn't need the concierge. We went to Costco and got a bunch of food and didn’t do the all-inclusive. However, the store inside the property had really everything that you would want and need at a good price and you could probably get enough food in there for you stay. The only thing we wish we would’ve had is possibly a hot tub for at night but everything else was pretty dreamy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

The accommodations in phase two of the resort are not on par with phase one. Overall very nice.

The furnishings in phase 2 were not what we expected but were ok. The Resort overall is very nice. The crowd was a mix of young and old. Phase 1 pool area much younger than in phase 2.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Property

My 6 cousins stayed in the suite. The rooms were spacious, and very clean . We enjoyed a full week at the resort. The accommodations were great. We loved the easy access to the pool and the beach. Food and drink were right on the property, or you could try out the local restaurants by walking a short way, or taking transportation from the resort. Everything was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and the food was excellent. We had a great time and loved the whole experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing for families of all ages!!! Will definitely be back!!!

Very well maintained, staff was awesome, food was great, activities were available for kids and adults. The beach was very well maintained! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic unit and resort on a spectacular beach!

Our family of four absolutely loved this unit and this resort. We had plenty of space to spread out and relax in the apartment/condo, and we all took advantage of the many amenities the resort had to offer. The unit was clean and well-stocked, with a fantastic view. Most of the time, we relaxed on the beautiful beach and enjoyed the reasonably priced and delicious food and drinks. Absolutely no problems booking or using the unit. I highly recommend it and look forward to returning again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation!

Great unit with plenty of space for our family of 5. The beach is beautiful and the location is very convenient; short walk or cab ride to restaurants and shopping. We did eat a few meals in the resort and even ordered room service and the food was quite good onsite. It was the week between Christmas and New Years so the facility was busy and the lounge chairs on the beach are on a first come/first served basis. Not ideal during a busy week but a minor annoyance. Appreciated that there are lifeguards on the beach and the resort’s servers provided good drink and good service on the beach. Overall great service and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Resort and room

Very nice clean and spacious....cant wait to go back!...thx Bill
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place for the family

This place is great! I opted to stay here over the Ritz Carlton due to the extra space and better price. The resort is clean and the room is spacious and comfortable. I would not get the all inclusive as I paid to eat at the sushi bar and the buffet and was underwhelmed. We had many meals by the pool, cooked in the room, and went to the Club Grille at the Ritz Carlton next door which was fantastic. Great vacation and a top notch resort and rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING resort and service!

I was so glad to find this listing from Bill. The rate was fantastic since we received so many member benefits without being members ourselves. Of course Cancun is breathtaking, but the Royal Sands itself was perfect and the staff and service we received was exceptional! Would definitely go again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ocean Front unit was fantastic! Plenty of Room

Property was great! Room was fantastic. Plenty of room for the family to spread out and not be on top of each other. Ocean Views and sounds were perfect. We opted not to do the All-Inclusive, with 3 high end restaurant dinners and much higher end wine (from L Europea) we spent about the same as the all - inclusive. There is a nice Grocery Store 5 minutes walk at the mall just north of the property. Great Italian (CENACOLO) right across the street, Great steaks at Harry's Grill a walk south of the hotel. Would stay here again and would go through Bill.

About the host

Hosted by Bill Coghill

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My wife and I have been married for 12 years now and have been enjoying trips down to Cancun since 2001. We ended up staying at the Royal Sands and just fell in love with it. So since 2001 we have spend over 12 months at the Royal Sands Resort and it truely is our home away from home. Since our first visit in 2001 we have had many changes in our family. First we decided that we always loved thinking about Cancun and the Royal Sands so we invested in a few weeks there in 2004 and from there our ownership went from a couple weeks to all 52 weeks (making us the only individual owner to do so at the Royal Sands:)). In additional to our weeks expanding so did our family, we now have two young kids one girl (who has spent over 8 months at the Sands) and a son (who has only spent about 4 months their).

So you won't find anybody that owns more weeks or that has spent more time at the Royal Sands since it opened in 2000 then us. We still continue to go down for a month or two a year but having moved from Alaska to Southern California a few years back we don't have the desire to leave Alaska in the winters like we used to.

You are in great hands and the Resort really helps out owners renting their personal unit out by allowing us to log into our account online and putting our guests into the Resorts computer system which can be verified by the renter within 24 hours by calling up the resort directly.

Why they chose this property

It is just such a great place as the owners tend to have many of the same qualifies which mainly includes being fun, happy, and ready to have a very good week, two, or more:) Being a fixed unit/fixed week resort they get a more educated owner/renters than those at points or floating resorts. People that buy because they love the Resort, management, and being on the best section of Beach in all of Cancun!

What makes this property unique

They don't charge for towels, daily maid service, snorkel equipment, golf clubs, tennis rackets, ect......basicly they treat you like you want to be treated as a base!

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