Here the crystal waters of the Caribbean change from translucent to a mesmerizing aqua as your eyes follow out to the horizon, and the coral white beaches are white, silky and smooth. The Hotel Marina El Cid Riviera Maya takes advantage of these glorious surroundings and provides a hospitality experience that complements this natural setting.

Featuring 350 suites built throughout several low-rise (maximum of 4 floors) villas, the Hotel Marina El Cid offers a mix of colonial and modern architectures, each suite having either oceanfront or ocean view access. The beach is simply spectacular, and the coral reefs lie just off the coast. Hotel facilities include a 22,000 square foot free form pool with an island in the middle that provides waterfalls and water slides for the kids. There is an adult area with an oceanfront mega Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, massage hut, and tanning deck overlooking the beach. A water sports facility provides all the gear you need for kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving. The latest in fitness center amenities is on-site as well, with aerobics, Pilates, and spinning classes.

The all-inclusive Marina El Cid features spacious Junior Suites, One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom Suites. All accommodations include contemporary décor, tropical colors, choice of king-size and double beds, private terraces, satellite television, safe-deposit boxes, and stocked mini bars. Some suites include kitchenettes.

The resort's all-inclusive package includes

• Accommodations as selected
• All hotel taxes and gratuities
• Unlimited food and snacks in the restaurants and bars (includes waiter service at pool and beach areas)
• Domestic and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• 24-hour room service
• One dinner per stay at nearby La Marina Restaurant featuring lobster and seafood
• Tennis courts
• Non-motorized water sports: windsurf, sailing, boogie boards, and kayaks.
• Daily pool and beach activities, bicycles and biking tours
• Kid's Club
• Nightly entertainment and Theme shows

The roomy accommodations and facilities at the resort allow for an unrushed, uncramped stay - completely on the premises. There is a Kid's Club in a building next to the pool that has four 27-inch TVs with full-time staff, playgrounds, supervised activities, and video games. The Mayan-influenced Temazcal treatment at the Spa offers relaxation and cleansing from steam rising from hot volcanic stones on a bed of natural herbs. The Adult Silent Area offers oceanfront massage tents, Jacuzzi, and tropical gardens. Weekly gala functions with dinner and dancing and nightly dinner and shows are held in the 200-seat El Cid Theatre. A gazebo will host weddings and ceremonies. Sailing, day cruises, snorkeling and diving excursions, and ecological tours depart from Marina El Cid Cancun now in operation next to the resort site with spectacular sport fishing and diving and snorkeling excursions to the protected Puerto Morelos National Reef Park.