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After a beautiful stay at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, it was time to move over to a different part of Cancun at a different type of resort. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun is located in the hotel zone and close to shopping and nightlife, so it was really fun to be in the middle of it all! Our new host hotel, Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort is located about 20 minutes in the other direction from the airport and is situated on over 2,000 acres. Although you certainly can leave the resort and head to the hotel zone, this new resort has so much to do that there really is no reason to leave at all. In fact, we never left either resort and we never even considered doing so because they both had a lot of activities.
Olympus Tours picked us up and drove us to Moon Palace Cancun. The ride went by the colorful “Cancun” sign, and there was a little line formed for people to get their pictures taken in front of it!
When we drove through the gates to Moon Palace, Emmy instantly remembered our stay at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande earlier this year and was so excited for another cold towel. She also loved the red carnation she was welcomed with!
Our girl is getting to be quite the resort aficionado and very much appreciates and looks forward to the welcome ceremony at the resorts we stay at. She gave this one a perfect 10!
From the private check-in area, with drinks and treats to eat, to the cold towel and flower we were given, the whole process was quick and fun! As soon as we were registered, it was time to get settled into our rooms.
We are staying in a family deluxe suite that has two connecting rooms. I’ll have a full write up, but these suites are absolutely perfect for families, and we absolutely love ours!
By now we were getting very hungry, so we headed to one of the 14 restaurants for lunch. There is a buffet inside each of the three resorts on the property, and we want to try them all, starting with the one in Nizuc where we are staying. The other two resorts are Sunrise and The Grand.
After just one meal, we are all very impressed with the food. There are fresh fruits and vegetables everywhere, and this isn’t typical buffet food…it is far from it. They have fresh sushi, made to order pasta bars and housemade desserts that are flavorful and exciting!
We spend the next couple of hours exploring the property and trying to get a lay of the land. One thing we noticed right away… this place is huge, and there are pools everywhere! It also felt like we were in Hawaii with the perfectly manicured grounds and the beautiful water.
The resort runs along the beach too, so there are plenty of places to relax in lounge chairs along the edge.
Back to the food and drinks. There are bars spread out throughout the property. Even with access to so much alcohol, the feel of the resort is very family-friendly. I rarely drink alcohol, but I drink coffee all day long, and Moon Palace is famous for its coffee shops. We have been enjoying lattes and cappuccinos in them multiple times a day. They also have soy milk, so Maddie and I are in heaven! At the coffee shops, they also make fresh crepes, and there are sandwiches, salads, ice cream, cakes, chocolate truffles, and so much more.
The next thing we found when we were exploring was the teen’s lounge! I have never seen a place for teens done up so well. They thought of everything. Maddie and Ash rarely use the teen’s clubs, aside from the one on the cruise, but this one they keep going back to. There is an area for teens to enjoy a snack or meal with pizza, popcorn, drinks, and other snacks and games for them to play everywhere!
Since this is an all-inclusive resort, the games are all set to free play. No need for money at all.
There are so many places to take pictures too. I highly recommend hiring one of their photographers to take some family pictures while you are here. Sunset on the beach is a great time to do it, but really there is no bad time here for pictures!
Em wanted to check out the kids club since the moment we got here, so we wandered over there and we found some resort cats on the way!
The kids club is massive.
There are separate rooms for everything with a central room connecting them all. There is even a room for 0-3 years olds to play with their parents. Em has been eating dinner here in their little cafeteria area and going a few hours a day. I have never wanted the kids to be away from us on vacation, but Emmy LOVES going to the different kid’s clubs for the activities and to meet new friends. Something that makes me so happy each time we pick her back up again is that she tells about the new people she meets. It warms my heart to see her connect with other children all over the world, even when they don’t share a language. Friendship and fun go far beyond words.
There is even a movie theater for the kids to relax and have some popcorn as they watch a favorite movie.
Em is still in love with her fedora that Pete bought her on the beach, and she wore it as her “lucky” hat while playing UNO with the caregivers at the resort. She wasn’t thrilled to see us since she was having so much fun, but I could tell she was getting tired.
When we got back to the room, she put on the kid’s sized robe and slippers that they have in the family deluxe suites, and she fell asleep seconds later. It’s a tough life I tell you!
Maddie stayed with Emmy in the room since she had some classwork to finish and Pete, Ash and I explored a little more of the resort, and we had a drink by the pool. It was the perfect way to end a wonderful day!
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See our other posts from the trip to Moon Palace Cancun:
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort Cancun Review
14 Pictures That Will Make You Want To Vacation In Cancun With Kids
Day 4 In Cancun With Kids Moon Palace Cancun
The Reese Family Takes Over Cancun Day 5
Day 6 In Cancun At Moon Palace
Day 7 Of Our Cancun Family Vacation
Here is our video recap for day 4:
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Thanks so much Akhil!!
I’m super glad I’m getting our passports because we are planning yearly international trips and this would be perfect for us!
I bet this place for my next getaway with family. Your daughter is really cute and it looks like, she’s having fun.
This place is awesome! I’m liking the view and some spot especially the mini theater.
What a fun experiences! I’ve never been there, but I’ll bring my family there one day.
I would love to visit this area sometime. I’ve got it on the top of my bucket list. I’d love to stay at least a week.
That’s awesome! I think it’s a great place to vacation in with the whole family. Looks like you had quite a relaxing time there!
That’s fun that you can hire someone to take family pictures. I agree, it looks like any time and any place for that matter, would be great for photos.
You’ll always have just so much fun! I really wish I could just travel with you guys! Well are awesome I love reading about your family and all your travels. It looks like such a great place to vacation and your family looks like you’re having just so much fun.
Moon Palace sounds amazing. I love reading all of your travel posts. They give me great ideas on where we should go for our vacations.
Looks like a fabulous time in Cancun! I love it, and I am not sure which tropical fruity drink would be my favorite but if it were in Cancun – I don’t think the drink would matter.
This looks like the perfect place for a family vacation!! I have never been to Cancun but want to go soon!!
That looks like a perfect family vacation spot. I love the extras that the hotel offered from the flowers to cold towels. Very smart!!
All I can say is WOW! Looks like a heavenly dream! I need a vacation.
This is awesome. Reading your blog makes me realize how much I need a vacation.
It looks like you are having so much fun at this resort. I love the exotic drinks you can get on vacation. Anything frozen is a good choice for me.
Nice images and what a great holiday destination.
Wow this place has everything! How fun to have a teens lounge and movie theatre, let alone a hot tub right in the middle of your room! That is so cool! I wouldn’t leave either!
This trip looks like it has been so fun for your family. I would love to go to Cancun. I want to sit by the pool and enjoy a fruity drink.
It looks like you are having a wonderful time with your family! Cancun is such a beautiful place to go and the beach looks so nice! My favorite tropical drink is definitely a Pina Colada. You can never go wrong with such a classic and delicious drink!
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Holy dooly, this place is magical! Your daughter is so cute as well modeling for all the photos. Thank-you for showing us this resort, I may have never found it otherwise and it is truly spectacular. Chloe
I would love it here! So fun. Maybe we’ll get to Cancun someday.
Love the private check-in, plus your room looks amazing!!
This place is awesome! I like the view, the amenities and love the mini theater, soooo cool!
Wow! Those pic are lovely view! I’ll bring my family there next year.
What an amazing hotel. The teen’s lounge looks like so much fun. I’d have a hard time getting my teen to leave.
I remember my aunt going here well over 10 years ago and LOVING it. We thought about going here for our honeymoon. I wish we did!
I have always wanted to visit Cancun. It looks like such a gorgeous place to visit with the family.
Happy to know you all had a great time. I love that this Moon Palace Hotel is an all inclusive resort. I think that is a very good option for tourists to have so they won’t be surprised when they get their next month’s credit card statement.
Wow your hotel room was beautiful! This place looks so amazing. I think its so cool when people do family vacations together. Big or little they are so important and memorable.
Often, parents cannot travel to dream vacation destinations without their children. It is good to get tips and ideas on places to go wtih the entire family and have a good time.
Really enjoying your blog series on Cancun. Having taken our own family there twice staying in two different hotels zones like you have, I cannot wait to go back a third time and check out this resort which looks amazingly beautiful and luxurious.
My favorite tropical drink is a Mojito. Although I don’t think I would refuse anything with rum and coconut. Looks like Emmy quite enjoyed herself. So cute.
It’s the perfect place to go to with the kids, no kidding. I love that aside from the many pools, you also have a chance to enjoy the beach. The place is just amazing!
It’s been 16 years since I went to Cancun but your photos brought back so many memories! I’d love to go again sometime
Oh wow! This looks like one of the best resorts! I love that they have complete amenities with a lot of fun activities for all ages. Thanks for sharing this! You pictures are awesome! 😀
Wow. Following along with your Cancun trip makes me want to go there today! Looks like so much fun for the kids.
I should share this to my friends and im sure they will love this! And as usual I will introduce this too to my husband!! 🙂 Such a great trip . 🙂
Favorite Tropical Drink? Anything is good with an umbrella and anything is good to drink when you’re on vacation – I’m loving that you did the family trip!
Sounds like a fun time for the whole family. I have never had a tropical drink or tropical vacation, I am more of a stay at home and drink water kind of girl. lol
What a great amazing experience. This is truly wonderful. Love the place too!
I could use a cold towel around my neck right now. My neck has been hurting and I bet it would feel heavenly.
The hotel looks so relaxing. I love the jacuzzi tub inside of your room too.
The place is lovely and I like that there’s so much that the kids can do. I love the rooms, especially with beds as comfy as those!
Moon palace truthfully looks like the most ideal place for a vacation!! That kids club is just straight out of a magazine -the rooms the views the amenities are all to die for!
Your daughter is adorable and looks like she’s LOVING this experience. The room looks wonderful!
I’m ready to pack my bags! We are long overdue for a trip like this. This looks like a great family friendly spot!
It looks REALLY relaxing! Loving the frozen drinks and the view. The kids seem entertained too!
Your daughter is so cute lounging on the bed in her robe and slippers! 🙂 This looks like an awesome place to stay in Cancun!
What a wonderful place for the kids! Your daughter looked like she loved it!
Oh my goodness, that looks so fun! The resort looks like it’s got so much fun for kids which means parents can relax. Perfect vacation.