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Eclectic rhythms and a lively atmosphere embrace guests as they arrive to Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun. This relaxing yet contemporary Adults Only, All-Inclusive luxury, a part of the Lifestyle collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, seems to have achieved the impossible: an upscale all-inclusive resort with a Cancun address that's low-key enough to be considered a wellness retreat. Bright, spacious rooms in shades of white and cream contrast with the turquoise of seaside infinity pools. Service is top-notch here, and ambient music from a resident DJ lends itself to a Zen mindset.
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 12.5
Cancun, Mexico
77500
Nearest Airport: CUN
We had the best experience at Live Aqua to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Having several pools with poolside service at all of them (Marysol and Caesar gave top tier service!) a swim up bar, multiple food pop ups for lunch (paella was the best!) and the option for cabana beds with an umbrella at no cost was a huge plus. We could also rent a fully covered cabana bed which was a great choice for our last day when we both had a little too much sun! The room was very well done with excellent daily service multiple times throughout the day keeping our room fresh and tranquil every time we came back. The breakfast buffet with endless options including daily omelettes and a smoothie bar (shout out to Marco for making smoothies so fun!) was a great way to start each day! Adriel and Disson were so incredibly nice and even sent us a “see you soon” dessert at the end of our last breakfast. Getting to have a latte from the gift shop area every morning served by the sweetest barista (Carlos) was also amazing. After our pool/beach days, getting freshened up knowing we had an incredible dinner ahead was awesome. Chef Palapa ensured we had the best experience and made us feel so special every night. The food was incredible each night! MB and The Hidden Garden were our favorites! Shoutout to Chef William at MB for the best fine dining experience. All of his dishes were works of art and so delicious! This trip was exactly what we needed and the staff was the biggest reason it was the absolute best! We will be back!
Emily F
Live Aqua Cancún — Our Review We really enjoyed our 10 day stay at Live Aqua Cancún. Overall, the positives definitely outweighed the negatives. 👍 What We Loved The free airport transfer was excellent and only took about 20–25 minutes. Check-in was fast, and we paid for an upgrade to a large suite with Privilege Club access. Our suite (4026) was excellent — spacious, quiet and with a great view. Two patios, two bathrooms, two closets, a wet bar and comfortable living space made it feel like a true suite. Housekeeping and turndown service were outstanding. The Privilege (Aqua) Club was well worth it, with a daily cabana, foot massage, premium liquor and snacks. Our butlers, Maggie and Arturo, were fantastic. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful, including Jesus, Ariel, Disson, Mario, Guillermo and Carina, as well as the pool staff. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, with lots of choices and excellent service. Lunch was also very good, with Varenna and Siete both being excellent choices, especially for lunch. Secret Garden was fantastic, and MB was also excellent for dinner. The seafood options were very good as well. A special mention for MB’s weekend pianist — he was fantastic and added a really nice atmosphere to dinner. We loved the resort’s smaller footprint, fast elevators, warm pools, pool service, Starbucks and beautiful fragrances throughout the property. 👎 What Could Be Better The biggest weakness is maintenance and cleanliness around the pools and beach. Some pool areas weren’t cleaned as thoroughly or as frequently as we’d expect. We noticed the same sand and debris remaining in areas for several days. The beach chairs and beds need to be replaced or thoroughly cleaned, and the outdoor beach showers are old and poorly maintained. We also saw garbage remaining on the beach stairs for an extended period. Seaweed is obviously beyond the resort’s control, but the cleanup seemed inconsistent. More frequent early-morning and late-day cleanup would help. We also felt the check-in orientation could be better, with more information about the resort and its amenities. Evening entertainment and late-night food options were limited, and we were surprised there isn’t a true sports bar. Another negative was the outside vendors brought into the resort on weekends. They were quite aggressive in trying to get guests to purchase their products. In our opinion, this really cheapens the experience and takes away from the upscale atmosphere that Live Aqua otherwise does such a good job creating. ⭐ Overall We would return. The staff, suite, food, pools and Privilege Club experience made for a very enjoyable vacation. With better attention to beach/pool maintenance, cleanliness, evening entertainment and the vendor experience, Live Aqua could be an exceptional resort.
Explorer21676015035 - Cornwall, Canada
I had a fantastic experience! The ocean view room was incredible! Everyone was so kind! From Maggie and Arturo, to Marco making delicious smoothies each morning. Barbara in the spa gave me the best massage I’ve ever had! Ricky was next level! I’ve been to a lot of all inclusive and he really stands out as an entertainer! I hope to be back soon!!
Karena B
That was our third trip to Live Aqua Cancun, and I can't say enough about our vacation. The has become a very special place in our hearts and a place that holds so many wonderful memories for my husband and me. A heartfelt thank you to some SPECIAL people at Live Aqua Cancun for your kindness, your smiles, and for making us feel so special every time we visit ❤️ Many thanks to the Great Mr. Alfredo Santamaria for making our stay magical ✨️ Thank you, Miss Morelia Velasquez for your attention and care! It was great to see some "old" friends - Miss Suzana, and Mr. Jonathan. We are planning to return next year, and it is a great pleasure to be able to recommend the hotel and everything is offering - hospitality, services, food, pleasant staff members. Don't miss the Italian restaurant and the very famous MB
Nadin_03 - Chicago, Illinois
We had a wonderful time. Mauricio was so great and took good care of us all the time. I also have to give a special thank you to Ariel for being so kind and giving us an amazing service. Ariel also introduced us to this amazing habanero spice that made everything taste better and the food was already incredible. My last person to mention is Ricky, who is the party starter and the person that kept us all hyped and ready for the activities! I highly recommend Live Aqua Cancun and recommend everyone visit.
Tahneetra C - Redondo Beach, California
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