Hot spring Hotels in Isla Mujeres

We stayed at Planet Hollywood Cancun for 5 nights right before Thanksgiving, hoping for a fun, all-inclusive experience with great beach vibes and activities for the kids. Spoiler alert: it was a mix of ”meh” and ”what were we thinking?” compared to our past Cancun stays (Moon Palace Grand, you have my heart). Before we even arrived, I was bombarded daily by different virtual concierges trying to sell me spa treatments, cabanas, and ”exclusive” deals. I booked three pool cabanas, which was a breeze thanks to their relentless pursuit of my money. The catch? They promised top-shelf alcohol with the cabanas, but what we actually got was a cheaper version of everything—think JW Red Label instead of JW Black. Yeah, not the same, but at least they eventually honored it after a little escalated drama. Pro tip: if you book a cabana for the booze, double-check what you’re really getting. Check-in was a solid 30 minutes of standing around, because apparently, ”early” means you’re stuck in limbo until you’re allowed to be mildly disappointed by the room. Speaking of the room: spacious? Yes. Stylish? Absolutely not. It’s clear they went with ”budget chic,” and by chic, I mean it looked like they bought materials from the ”everything must go” section of Home Depot. The humidity odor? Strong enough to be a full-body experience every time we opened the door. Add in closet doors that wouldn’t stay shut and you’ve got yourself an exciting game of “Will the door stay closed long enough for us to get some sleep?” The view from our room was almost *Instagram-worthy*—if you like mini golf courses and kiddie pools with a hint of ocean in the background. The sunsets were a redeeming feature, though! Now, let’s talk about the cabana situation. Renting one for three days was absolutely the best decision we made—mostly because we had a prime spot, great service, and our own personal oasis. Our waiter - I wish I remember her name but she’s in my pictures - WAS INCREDIBLE!!! Give that woman a raise or a promotion because she was everything this hotel should have been and more!!! As for the bottle that came with the cabana this was *almost* as promised, and I’ll say this: if you’re into JW Black, you may want to double-check your booking because I nearly had to stage a rebellion to get it. The staff was fantastic, though, so they did what they could to make it right. Pro tip: Bring straws because they are eco friendly and anti straws in Cancun. The grounds were lush and the pools were, well, pools. There was a lazy river that could have doubled as a polar plunge, and big iguanas were the closest thing to wildlife we saw. Foam parties were so much fun, but the synchronized mermaid show? A hard pass. I’d rather watch paint dry than those mermaids do their thing. Mini golf was fun, but apparently, they don’t believe in enough clubs for everyone, so be prepared to wait. At least the beach was lovely, soft sand and drinks coming at you like it’s a competition. As for