TRS Coral Hotel

The atmosphere at TRS Coral is upscale and mature, owing both to its adults-only policy and its location away from the party scene further south in Cancun. The whole place has a bit of a retro vibe, with a small lobby featuring polished black-marble floors and lots of gold and silver furnishings and accents plus open grounds with palm trees, large stone pathways, and plenty of small tropical shrubs. Most guests here are couples looking for quiet, though the resort does host weddings and the occasional business group, too. It's not all sedate though. Shows at Chic Cabaret are lively and the pool is a hub of activity and bumping music throughout the daylight hours.

TRS Coral Hotel is situated right on the beach in Playa Mujeres, about a 40-minute drive north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. The immediate area is dominated by other high-end hotels, but the resorts in this area are a bit more spread out than in the main part of Playa Mujeres, a short walk south. The Playa Mujeres Golf Club is a seven-minute drive from the hotel. It's about a 15-minute drive to the Punta Sam jetty, the departure point for boats to Isla Mujeres. From the TRS Coral to Cancun International Airport takes 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.

TRS Coral's rooms are sharp, with a calmingly neutral decor scheme featuring cream-colored marble floors and coordinating walls. Expect mid-century modern-style sofas and chairs in pale grays and beiges, plus a few colorful accents in the form of blue and aqua art prints. Wooden paneling on accent walls gives the spaces a bit of a vintage vibe. Bathrooms feature a similar aesthetic, with recessed lighting, large soaking tubs (and separate walk-in showers), and double vanities with vessel sinks and retro-style hexagonal mirrors with back lighting.

Amenities found across TRS Coral rooms include low beds with memory foam mattresses and pillow menus, terraces or balconies with hydro-massage tubs (or direct pool access in the case of swim-up rooms), huge flat-screen TVs, minibars with premium liquor (included in the all-inclusive plan), Nespresso machines, kettles for making tea, and free Wi-Fi.

The TRS Coral Loft Suite is a good choice for those who want some extra space, with a separate lounge area, while the even larger Ambassador Suite adds second toilets plus hammocks on the terraces.

The star feature at TRS Coral is its beautiful white-sand beach, which doesn’t garner many seaweed complaints. It's connected to the main part of the hotel via a wooden walkway and features lounge chairs with umbrellas, beach beds, and plenty of white sand. There's also a fair bit of room to lounge around the main pool, with single and double lounge chairs plus submerged loungers, though some guests have noted that you have to get up early to reserve a space.

The all-inclusive plan at TRS Coral Hotel is generous, and includes 24-hour room service along with all snacks, drinks, and meals at the hotel's seven different restaurants. Along with two buffets, the resort offers Thai, Indian, Italian, and Japanese a la carte restaurants plus an Argentinian steak house. Certain dining options are reserved only for TRS guests, including Helios. You'll also receive a multi-course gourmet dinner and amazing entertainment at Chic Cabaret.

TRS Coral has a beach club and 18 bars, including a 24-hour sports bar. It’s important to note that many of the TRS Coral’s facilities are actually located at the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa next door, and thus aren’t adults-only. This goes for some of the restaurants as well as the wellness facilities.

Fitness and spa facilities are situated inside the Zentropia Spa and Wellness Center at the Palladium and include a gorgeous hydrotherapy circuit that guests are welcome to use so long as they've booked a treatment (Palladium Travel Club members get free access). The gym here is modern and well-equipped with cardio and weight-training machines, and there's a tennis center with eight clay courts with instruction available.

While many of the guests here are vacationers, there's also plenty for business groups and small conventions, with a conference center that can be split into up to six different conference rooms. The resort also has wedding services, with a variety of packages available. Free on-site underground parking is available and Wi-Fi is free throughout the resort.