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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hotel Zone Beaches and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Delfines Beach.
What's nearby
Kukulcan Plaza Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Hotel Zone Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Marlin Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
La Isla Shopping Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
La Veranda - 2 min walk
Club Bistro - 1 min walk
Hacienda Sisal - 2 min walk
Ilios Restaurant - 13 min walk
Taboo Cancún - 9 min walk
About this property
The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive
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, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. 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 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.
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 transportation
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
Fitness classes
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Games
Health club
Paddleboard
Playground
Shopping
Snorkeling
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
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
Elevator
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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 4.90 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The people who work at this resort are all fantastic!! Hard-working, friendly, and determined to ensure you have a great time. The room was spacious, very clean, and fully stocked. The onsite activities that we enjoyed were great - aquafit, bingo, karaoke, silent disco - all fun!!
Staff was very friendly, food was great, but restaurant reservations are very hard to get because members get prioroty, and room service took over an hour each time. There periods during the day 11:00am to 12:30 when no restaurants are open inclusing the buffet.
We have been long time visitors of the Royal Sands, even staying there the very first year it opened, long before it was an all-inclusive resort. We love the location, the friendly staff, and the weather, of course.
Unfortunately since it has been taken over by Holiday Inn Vacations, we have noticed a decline in the food quality. We understand that is a necessary evil in order to keep up with the all inclusive package, and we are still overall pleased for the most part, and willing to go off-site for a few meals.
But perhaps our biggest complaint is that unless you are a member, or willing to sit through a 90-minute timeshare meeting, it is nearly impossible to get a dinner reservation at the already limited restaurant options. We also noticed more items with surcharges on the menus.
Another restaurant option instead of the big timeshare sales office being constructed might actually steer more people in the direction of purchasing.
It was a nice resort very clean food was good but super boring barely any activity at the pool night show only 3 times a week !! After 9 pm the hotel is dead there was a sports bar but we have kids we couldn’t go
Mostly old people and hotel members gets better treatment so if your 40 or under this isn’t your stay
Plus I have 3 unrecognized charges on my credit card from the hotel that I don’t even know about
Exceptionally service, as we arrived at the resort. All staff from house keeping to all customer front facing staff they were welcoming. Any questions or concerns were answered. Great time. Thank you