Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Virgin rating

The hotel

Not all Cancun beach hotels are created equal. The vibrant Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa understands not everyone’s just after a perfect beach, fully kitted out guest room, and palm-and-sunbed fringed lagoon pools — although of course it’s got these covered. So they’ve come up with a fresh new concept — a buzzing party hotel for adults-only, with pretty much everything included from premium drinks to room service. They know guests aren’t created equal either, so you get to pick from three unique zones: breathe deep in the xhale Club section, mix and mingle in the Energy Centre and party in the xcelerate Party Zone. Designed to help guests meet and socialise with new people from around the world, its outdoor spaces include a party pool and a giant whirlpool, its gourmet restaurants feature communal tables, and its calendar is packed with events from foam parties to carnivals.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Night Club
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Lagoon of Bahia Petempich in the Yucatan Peninsula. Only 15 miles away from South Cancun. 25 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

362 ultra-contemporary suites. All with a private balcony or terrace, air-conditioning with in-room climate control and ceiling fan, cable TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, radio alarm clock, tea/coffee-making facilities, nightly turn-down service, 24-hour room service, mini-bar refreshed daily, in-room tablet, safe, iron and board, shower and double vanity, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, slippers, bathrobes and hairdryer. 

Allure Junior Suite Ocean View with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required. Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits. Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks. 24-hour room and concierge services. Pool and beach waiter service. In-room tablets. Secrets box for room service. Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer. Daily maid service. Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment. Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No wristbands required. All taxes and gratuities. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and free international calling to the US, Canada and local landlines with Unlimited Connectivity. The mobile app also allows guests to view the schedules of all events, activities and restaurants at the resort, plus to learn about local destinations, excursions, and much more!*.

xhale Club Suites: 

xhale club Junior Suite Ocean View with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xhale club Junior Suite Swim-Out Tropical with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xhale club Junior Suite Ocean Front with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xhale club Junior Suite Ocean Front with Whirlpool and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xhale club Junior Suite Swim Out Ocean Front with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xhale club Master Suite Ocean Front with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

xhale club Master Suite Swim Out Ocean Front with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

 xhale club Presidential Suite Swim-Out Ocean Front has a living area with a sofa, fully equipped kitchen, dining room area, large private terrace with seating area and sun loungers, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

For a higher level of luxury, the Xhale Club Suites include; 

  • Personalised check-in and check-out 
  • Access to private Xhale Club lounge 
  • Guests have an Xhale Club lounge continental breakfast option 
  • Access to the spas hydrotherapy circuit once per stay 
  • Upgraded mini-bar and room service menu 
  • Pool concierge and bar service 
  • Designated area on the beach with hammocks and concierge service
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, exquisite desserts and fine liquors in the lounge 
  • Exclusive daily breakfast service at Picante  
  • Upgraded bath amenities 
  • Pillow menu 
  • Premium liquor bar 200ml liquor bottle with mixers, glasses and shakers
  • Nespresso™ coffee machine 
  • Complimentary 750ml bottle of Rich Veuve Clicquot to be consumed at the Fizz Champagne Bar only* 
*Minimum of 3 night stay required in xhale club room category.  

**One bottle per stay 


xcelerate Party Zone Suites: 

xcelerate Junior Suite Tropical View with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xcelerate Junior Suite Ocean View with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xcelerate Junior Suite Swim-Out Tropical View with direct access to a heated, swim-up pool from the terrace and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xcelerate Junior Suite Ocean Front with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

xcelerate Junior Suite Swim Out Ocean Front are also available. 

9 reservation-free restaurants (gourmet restaurants with communal tables): Barefoot Grill (snacks served on the beach), Coquette (French cuisine), Picante (Mexican cuisine), Silk City (Pan-Asian cuisine), Spoon (buffet restaurant; local and international cuisine), Spumante (Italian specialties), The Strip Grill (grilled specialties), Bites (tapas menu), The Nook Café (coffee and pastries). 24-hour room service. 9 bars and lounges: After Dark sports bar and nightclub (temporarily closed), Deep swim-up bar, Twist & Squeeze swim-up bar, Fizz Iced Exclusive Champagne Bar*, Foam seaside bar, Showstopper theatre bar, The Bar (top-shelf spirits), Wink cocktail bar, and xhale Club Lounge. Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience and indulge in dinner, sip an artfully prepared cocktail and see the nightly entertainment at the neighbouring Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas (terms and conditions apply).

Please note: all restaurants and bars may not be open every night.

Weekly parties and shows. Themed parties and special events. Please note: all day parties will be taking place on the beach until further notice. DJ station in the Freestyle Swim and Entertainment Zone. Gala parties. Live nightly entertainment. Films on the beach. Spanish classes. Tequila tastings. Cooking classes. Open plan plaza with bars, restaurants and shops. Nightclub. Theatre featuring live shows and entertainment.

2 pools, including, an Energy pool and an xcelerate Party Zone pool. 2 hot tubs. Relax Spa by Pevonia* with an array of treatments. x-ert Fitness centre with fitness classes. Full-service beauty salon*. Tennis court with clinics*. Beach volleyball. Pool table. Dance and Zumba classes. Ping-pong. Yoga. Bocce ball. Horse shoes. Corn hole. Bingo. Scuba diving demonstrations. Fishing*. Hobie cats. Water aerobics. Complimentary green fees at El Tinto Golf Course and El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course. Non-motorised water sports including kayaks, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. 24-hour room service. Shopping onsite*. Tour desks*. 24-hour on call doctor*. Laundry service*.

Please note: a travel tax of $11 per adult (over 15 years old) applies when visiting the Mexican state Quintana Roo. The payment can be made prior to travel, upon arrival or during the stay, as the tax will be imposed upon departure. There is also an additional Environmental Sanitation Tax of $3.72 USD per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Minimum of 3 night stay required in xhale club room category. 

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: all guests of Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa will have access to amenities at the existing Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Graduation trip for daughter

Jul 14, 2024 jbrunson2024

Visit Will and Victor at the main pool bar!!! They are awesome ! Pools were good. If you are going to lay at the beach not the place for you . You will be in the pools all day long . Not the resorts fault just very small and rocky. We like to visit different resorts in the area. This is not one we will revisit.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing service and beautiful resort

Jul 13, 2024 Christian C

The service staff was excellent, especially Juan Carlos at the xcelerate pool. My hand was never empty and they all made sure we were always served. The food selection at the resort was nice. My only complaint is the lack of selection at the buffet.
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Jul 12, 2024 Scenic28078903712

We booked the Exale club and this is by far the biggest waste of money you will spend. You also have to pay $200 to book a cabana at either of the two pools. Dining is fine, nothing over the top. I would put the food on par with a cruise ship dining experience. While the resort does have an “dress code” for dining, it was not enforced. Men are… Read more
We booked the Exale club and this is by far the biggest waste of money you will spend. You also have to pay $200 to book a cabana at either of the two pools. Dining is fine, nothing over the top. I would put the food on par with a cruise ship dining experience. While the resort does have an “dress code” for dining, it was not enforced. Men are required to wear long pants for dinner, but guests seated near us wore a hoodie, while another meal had a guest with a shower cap. Overall beer/liquor selection is very underwhelming compared to other resorts. We heard many guests had issues with their rooms, and that was also the case for us. The toilet did not work on arrival and maintenance could not fix it. The toilet would continue to fill the tank with water every 15 minutes due to some small leak. Beware of the main pool, the floor is like a washed concrete and will make your toes and feet peel on the rough pool bottom. Most people do not tip at this resort, and I feel like that impacts the overall vibe from employees. The resort is clean and kept up, no complaints on appearance. Staff did a great job considering a hurricane hit days prior to arrival. Overall, the resort is fine if you expect mid-quality amenities and are looking for a budget vacation. Biggest complaint is the constant techno music blasted throughout the day, for 14+ hours non stop. Music would start at 8am and end after 10pm. If you have a room near or facing the main pool, you will hear it all day and night. If you want to relax, go somewhere else. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Enjoyed our stay but the standard hotel practices left a lot to be desired…

Jul 12, 2024 preramey Batavia, Ohio

Restaurant and bar staff were great. Ordered room service that never showed and had a maintenance issue in our room that we had to request assistance with twice in order to get it corrected. We did upgrade to the Xhale club upon arrival and do not recommend, this didn’t add the additional value to our trip and the service we received from this… Read more
Restaurant and bar staff were great. Ordered room service that never showed and had a maintenance issue in our room that we had to request assistance with twice in order to get it corrected. We did upgrade to the Xhale club upon arrival and do not recommend, this didn’t add the additional value to our trip and the service we received from this team was lackluster with the exception of the manager who attempted to reconcile mishaps. Enjoyed the entertainment and the vibe of the resort although we couldn’t swim in the ocean and there were no chairs on the beach following the hurricane. Read less
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Jul 11, 2024 Travisdlyons6gmail Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing visit. From the friendly staff to the wide variety of food it was great. The pools were amazing. The entertainment was great. This place is a must see