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Kempinski Hotel Cancun

Retorno del Rey 36, Cancun, Quintana Roo

Location guide, what is nearby, and every tour that collects guests at this lobby instead of making you find your own way to a meeting point.

60 tours collect here59 include pickup in the price★ 4.3 average22 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip

From $15 per person, 1h.

Best reviewed
Chichen Itza Tour

★ 5.0 from 13 traveller reviews.

About this location

Kempinski Hotel Cancun is located at Retorno del Rey 36, providing guests with a prime spot in Cancun's Hotel Zone. This area is known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, making it ideal for both relaxation and adventure. The hotel is a short walk from the beach, allowing guests to enjoy the sun and sea without the need for extensive transportation. Getting to the Kempinski from Cancun International Airport is straightforward. The airport is about 20 minutes away by taxi, with fares typically ranging from 300 to 500 pesos. Alternatively, ADO buses provide a budget-friendly option, though they do not drop off directly at hotels in the Hotel Zone. Guests will need to take a taxi from the bus terminal. The surrounding area is bustling with restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Nearby, guests can find various dining choices, including local Mexican cuisine and international fare. The proximity to tour operators means guests can easily book excursions, with many tours offering pickup directly from the hotel lobby. This location suits those looking for a blend of luxury and convenient access to local attractions.

Transportation options from Cancun International Airport to Kempinski Hotel Cancun include taxis and ADO buses. Taxis are the quickest option, taking about 20 minutes with fares usually between 300 and 500 pesos. ADO buses are cheaper but require a taxi transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel. In the Hotel Zone, R1 and R2 buses run frequently and provide an economical way to explore the area. Tour pickups are convenient, with many operators collecting guests directly from the hotel lobby, often in the early morning or mid-morning depending on the tour schedule.

Every tour that picks up here

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
from $3912h
★ 4.8 (6,900)
Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
from $623h
★ 4.9 (3,344)
Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine
Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine
from $2911h
★ 4.9 (3,101)
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
from $1396h
★ 4.7 (453)
Half-Day Tour to Isla Mujeres with Complimentary Transportation
Half-Day Tour to Isla Mujeres with Complimentary Transportation
from $906h
★ 4.4 (421)
Private Transportation Hotel Zone Cancun- Airport
Private Transportation Hotel Zone Cancun- Airport
from $6030m
★ 4.9 (221)
Adults Only Party Cruise to Isla Mujeres Free one-way pickup
Adults Only Party Cruise to Isla Mujeres Free one-way pickup
from $907h
★ 3.7 (210)
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
Zip-Line Adventure from Costa Mujeres with ATV Ride and Cenote
from $394h
★ 4.7 (199)
One way Private Transfer Cancun - Cancun International Airport
One way Private Transfer Cancun - Cancun International Airport
from $5530m
★ 4.7 (70)
Mayan Adventure from Playa del Carmen
Mayan Adventure from Playa del Carmen
from $1194h
★ 4.8 (64)
ATV Xtreme and Zipline Tour from Cancun
ATV Xtreme and Zipline Tour from Cancun
from $1297h
★ 4.7 (59)
CancĂșn Airport – Hotel Zone Transportation (One-Way)
CancĂșn Airport – Hotel Zone Transportation (One-Way)
from $5030m
★ 4.1 (52)
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
from $3912h
★ 4.1 (48)
Xikbal Eco Park All Inclusive
Xikbal Eco Park All Inclusive
from $13810h
★ 4.5 (47)
Chichén Itzå Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour
Chichén Itzå Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour
from $9511h
★ 4.9 (40)
Tulum and CobĂĄ 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
Tulum and CobĂĄ 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
from $1058h
★ 4.4 (33)
Cancun: Speedboat tour to a Virgin Beach
Cancun: Speedboat tour to a Virgin Beach
from $1493h
★ 4.8 (32)
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
from $13612h
★ 3.5 (28)
Tulum Essence Art and Photography Tour
Tulum Essence Art and Photography Tour
from $22510h
★ 5.0 (28)
Mother Nature, Tulum and beach paradise with lunch
Mother Nature, Tulum and beach paradise with lunch
from $9712h
★ 3.6 (23)
Cancun 4 hour Private Yacht Experience with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard
Cancun 4 hour Private Yacht Experience with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard
from $27204h
★ 4.9 (21)
Mayan Riviera Tulum Coba 5x1 Adventure With Lunch
Mayan Riviera Tulum Coba 5x1 Adventure With Lunch
from $7612h
★ 3.4 (18)
SpeeBoat Tour Whit Snorkeling In CancĂșn- Drive Your Own Boat
SpeeBoat Tour Whit Snorkeling In CancĂșn- Drive Your Own Boat
from $252h
★ 4.4 (17)
Riviera Maya Snorkeling
Riviera Maya Snorkeling
from $853h
★ 4.9 (16)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
Chichen Itza Tour
Chichen Itza Tour
from $4959h
★ 5.0 (13)
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip
from $151h
★ 4.3 (12)
Private Professional Photoshoot in Cancun with Pick up
Private Professional Photoshoot in Cancun with Pick up
from $1752h
★ 5.0 (12)
El Cielo Cozumel
El Cielo Cozumel
from $1686h
★ 3.8 (12)
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
from $7906h
★ 5.0 (11)
Catamaran Tour from Cancun to Isla Mujeres
Catamaran Tour from Cancun to Isla Mujeres
from $858h
★ 3.3 (9)
Chichen Itza and Dos Cenotes Experience from Cancun
Chichen Itza and Dos Cenotes Experience from Cancun
from $9911h
★ 4.3 (9)
Private Transfer from ATO Cancun to Hotel Zone
Private Transfer from ATO Cancun to Hotel Zone
from $8750m
★ 4.0 (8)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from CancĂșn & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from CancĂșn & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
from $10909h
★ 5.0 (7)
Excursion Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres from Cancun
Excursion Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres from Cancun
from $16811h
★ 3.0 (7)
Guided Tour to Chichen Itza, saamal Cenote and Valladolid City
Guided Tour to Chichen Itza, saamal Cenote and Valladolid City
from $5912h
★ 4.3 (6)
Deluxe Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres with Open Bar and Lunch
Deluxe Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres with Open Bar and Lunch
from $398h
★ 4.5 (6)
Akumal Cenote Swimming and Snorkeling from Cancun & Costa Mujeres
Akumal Cenote Swimming and Snorkeling from Cancun & Costa Mujeres
from $1795h
★ 3.4 (5)
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
from $29013h
★ 4.8 (5)
Chichen Itza and Mayan Traditions
Chichen Itza and Mayan Traditions
from $32710h
★ 5.0 (5)
Full-Day Sailing Isla Mujeres with complimentary Transportation
Full-Day Sailing Isla Mujeres with complimentary Transportation
from $907h
★ 3.5 (4)
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres – Kids Go Free! (Only Pay Dock Fee)
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres – Kids Go Free! (Only Pay Dock Fee)
from $258h
★ 3.0 (4)
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres at sunset pick up Cancun
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres at sunset pick up Cancun
from $794h
★ 4.0 (4)
Xoximilco party in Cancun
Xoximilco party in Cancun
from $1284h
★ 4.8 (4)
Cozumel by transparent boat and snorkeling in the sky with lunch.
Cozumel by transparent boat and snorkeling in the sky with lunch.
from $20012h
★ 5.0 (3)
4 Hours Luxury Fishing Adventure
4 Hours Luxury Fishing Adventure
from $12914h
★ 4.3 (3)
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Catamaran with Transportation from Cancun
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Catamaran with Transportation from Cancun
from $1108h
★ 3.0 (2)
Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Azul & El MĂĄrmol Kayak Tour from CancĂșn
Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Azul & El MĂĄrmol Kayak Tour from CancĂșn
from $14313h
★ 5.0 (2)
Horseback Riding Ziplines and Cenote Tour with Lunch
Horseback Riding Ziplines and Cenote Tour with Lunch
from $1155h
★ 5.0 (2)
Underwater Museum Snorkeling Tour with Transportation from CancĂșn
Underwater Museum Snorkeling Tour with Transportation from CancĂșn
from $1013h
★ 3.0 (2)
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
from $995h
★ 3.0 (2)
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
from $28012h
★ 5.0 (2)
Xoximilco Party Night over Trajinera - Departure from Cancun
Xoximilco Party Night over Trajinera - Departure from Cancun
from $1994h
★ 5.0 (2)
Spider Monkey, Coba and Cenote
Spider Monkey, Coba and Cenote
from $4958h
★ 5.0 (2)
Chichen Itza All Inclusive
Chichen Itza All Inclusive
from $14910h
★ 5.0 (2)
Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Playa del Carmen Tour
Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Playa del Carmen Tour
from $11910h
★ 3.0 (2)
Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox
from $54510h
★ 5.0 (2)
Full-Day Swimming and Snorkeling at Cenote Caves in Yucatan
Full-Day Swimming and Snorkeling at Cenote Caves in Yucatan
from $9512h
★ 3.0 (2)
Amazing Magic Tour Bacalar - Discover Beauty of Seven Color Lagoon from Cancun
Amazing Magic Tour Bacalar - Discover Beauty of Seven Color Lagoon from Cancun
from $16112h
★ 5.0 (1)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

While Kempinski Hotel Cancun offers luxury and direct access to tours, nearby hotels like Hotel Riu Cancun and Krystal Grand Cancun provide similar amenities but may have more budget-friendly options. However, they might lack the same level of exclusivity and service. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach is also nearby, offering a family-friendly atmosphere. Choose based on your preference for luxury versus budget and the type of experience you desire.

What is nearby

A restaurant offering fine dining, located just 0.0 km from the hotel.

A popular steakhouse, located 0.3 km away.

Questions guests ask about Kempinski Hotel Cancun

How do I get from the airport to Kempinski Hotel Cancun?

The quickest way is by taxi, taking about 20 minutes with fares typically ranging from 300 to 500 pesos. ADO buses are an alternative, but you'll need a taxi to the hotel from the bus terminal.

What time do tours usually pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up between 7 AM and 9 AM. It is advisable to check with the tour operator for specific pickup times.

How far is the nearest beach from the hotel?

The nearest beach is just a short walk from Kempinski Hotel Cancun, making it easily accessible for guests looking to enjoy the sun and sea.

What is the best way to get around Cancun?

The R1 and R2 buses are economical and frequent options for getting around the Hotel Zone. Taxis are also available for quicker transportation.

Are there good dining options nearby?

Yes, there are several restaurants within walking distance, including local Mexican cuisine and international dining options like Harry's Steakhouse.

Is the area safe for tourists?

The Hotel Zone is generally considered safe for tourists, with a strong police presence and many hotels offering security measures.

When is the best time to visit Cancun?

The best time to visit Cancun is from December to April when the weather is pleasant. However, this is also peak tourist season.

How can I handle currency while in Cancun?

It's advisable to carry pesos for local transactions. ATMs are widely available, and many places accept credit cards, but small vendors may only take cash.