Cancun Hotel Zone, United States
Fresh, upscale all-inclusive for adults only
Gorgeous beachfront location outside of Cancun's Hotel Zone
Access to all facilities at next-door Iberostar Cancun
Big, sleek rooms with minibars, espresso machines, and Bluetooth speakers
All rooms have ocean-view balconies with hot tubs
Beachside infinity pool with a swim-up bar and cabanas
Tasty, varied buffets for breakfast and lunch, and coastal dinners
Snack bar serving casual fare, and a beach bar for drinks
Access to lounge with all-day refreshments and drinks
Adjacent golf course (fee), and 24-hour room service
Free property-wide Wi-Fi
Spa, gym, and all but one restaurant are at kid-friendly hotel next door
Breakfast dishes not available for room service
No in-room slippers
Some hallway noise
The 156-room Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige is an adults-only all-inclusive property with a stellar beachfront location a 14-minute drive south from the Hotel Zone. Guests here have access to all the facilities and eateries at next-door Iberostar Cancun, plus there are an ocean-view infinity pool with a swim-up bar, large lounger-equipped beach area, and restaurant serving excellent buffets for breakfast and lunch and tasty a la carte dishes for dinner with an emphasis on seafood. Spacious rooms are modern and stylish, with ocean-inspired decor, ocean-view balconies with hot tubs, Bluetooth, and dining tables. On the downside, slippers aren't provided, the Smart TV can be buggy, and hallway noise can be an issue. It's worth noting that the spa and gym are in the kid-friendly section, and nearly all Iberostar Cancun restaurants allow children. For a truly adult-only experience, consider the Sun Palace Hotel.
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Scene
Modern adults-only property with sea-inspired decor and relaxing atmosphere
Opened in November 2018, Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige is the adults-only sister hotel to next-door Iberostar Cancun. The beachfront 14-floor tower is sleek and modern, with ample windows to take in the ocean views and stylish furniture. Ample ocean-inspired elements include boat wall hangings, vibrant coral headboards, and nautical knot decor, plus there are natural wood slabs and lots of blue paint. A lobby bar has indoor seating with low-key live music at night and a swish outdoor terrace, and one floor below are the main attractions: the big beachfront, ocean-view pool, and restaurant. Music and entertainment from the adjacent Seadust Cancun Family Resort can be intrusive, but generally the hotel is peaceful and relaxing. Unfortunately, because the Star Prestige tower guests must go to the Iberostar Cancun building for the spa, gym, and most of the dining options, kids will likely be encountered. Golf cart service between hotels is available. Guests here tend to be young couples. Due to the wedding gazebo on-site, this is a great pick for ceremonies, allowing couples and families to stay at both sections of the property. however, romancing guests wanting to completely avoid children may prefer the Hyatt Zilara Cancun, though rates are more expensive.
Location
Beautiful beach setting removed from Hotel Zone
The Iberostar Cancun Star Prestige has a wonderful oceanfront location, with a big section of soft white sand abutting turquoise waters. It's about a 14-minute drive south of the bustling Hotel Zone, allowing for a more peaceful atmosphere. However, travelers wanting to go out to popular nightlife spots such as Coco Bongo may find the location inconvenient. Guests will arrive to the main Iberostar Cancun entrance, and then be taken by golf cart to the Star Prestige tower. The Iberostar Golf Club Cancun is just across the road, reachable via golf cart service through a tunnel. Cancun International Airport is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Big rooms with whirlpool-equipped balconies, rainfall showers, and espresso machines
The 156 rooms here are all modern and stylish, outfitted in a similar design as the rest of the property. Beige marble floors, white wood furniture with curved elements, and pops of blue and red in bed runners, vibrant coral-motif headboards, and algae artwork combine to create a serene and posh look. The highlight of each room is undoubtedly the ocean-view balcony with a whirlpool, table, and chairs. Indoor amenities consist of dining tables, sofa beds, Bluetooth speakers, comfy double or king-size beds, espresso machines, and minibars with beer, soda, juice, and water. Flat-screen TVs have a variety of channels and resort information, but we found them buggy and were never able to access room service information. Free Wi-Fi is provided.Bathrooms have big rainfall showers also with handheld showerheads, separate toilet cabins, dual sinks, scales, and a plethora of L'Occitane toiletries, bug spray, dental kits, and shaving kits. Closets come with laptop-sized electronic safes, robes, and umbrellas, but slippers aren't provided, which is surprising for a hotel of this caliber with marble floors. Corner suites add additional outdoor space, while rooftop units have plunge pools.
Features
Ocean-view infinity pool with swim-up bar, plus access to next-door facilities
Features within the Star Prestige tower are all-inclusive, sufficient, and centered around the beautiful oceanfront setting. The big, beautiful beach area has both cushioned umbrella-shaded loungers and daybed options with waiter service. Set back from here is a decently sized infinity pool with a swim-up bar and surrounding loungers and for-rent cabana rooms. In the pool area is a snack bar serving casual fare such as hot dogs and guacamole, while closer to the Iberostar Cancun property is an open Beach Club bar with sofa seating and a cocktail menu. Music at the pool is soft, but to the left of the property is the entertainment-filled Seadust Cancun Family Resort, and music and activities there can be heard. A wedding gazebo is on-site.Just inside from the pool is La Barca, Star Prestige's only restaurant. It serves tasty and varied buffets for breakfast and lunch, while dinners are upmarket a la carte dishes with an emphasis on seafood. Room service is available 24/7, however, no breakfast dishes are available, which means guests will have to go downstairs for breakfast or order non-breakfast fare. A lobby bar serves top-shelf liquor, with low-key live music provided each evening. Indoor and outdoor terrace seating is available. Guests here have access to all of the amenities at the Iberostar Cancun property, including a larger pool, average spa, and small but well-equipped gym. A Star Prestige Lounge is in this building, with computer and printing services, all-day snacks and refreshments, and alcohol. A coffee shop with tasty pastries, outdoor snack bar, and buffet restaurant are available, as are specialty restaurants serving Mexican, Japanese, steakhouse, and French gourmet fare. All are kid-friendly except for the fine-dining La Horma, which is only open to guests over 12 years old. Food receives positive reviews across the board. The Iberostar Cancun Golf Club is just across the road, but it requires a charge. Wi-Fi is free.
