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Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa
A high-energy adults-only resort set between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon with a lively rooftop scene.
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Breathless Cancun Soul Resort and Spa is a modern, adults-only all-inclusive located on Boulevard Kukulcan between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon. The resort stands out for its stylish rooms with seafront balconies, engaging entertainment staff, and sweeping views from the Accelerate Rooftop pool. However, guests consistently note that loud music and thumping bass make it difficult to find quiet, and arriving travelers often complain about persistent vacation-club sales pitches at check-in. 2313718
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What travelers noticed
- The resort sits in a convenient location on Boulevard Kukulcan between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, roughly a 25-minute drive from the Cancun airport. 23204
- Guest rooms are clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed, offering seafront balconies equipped with sun loungers and tables. 232
- Friendly staff members earn consistent praise for organizing daily activities like poolside bingo, volleyball, music trivia, and salsa dancing. 23
- Dining is widely appreciated across multiple venues, including the expansive international buffet, the French bistro, and the Italian restaurant. 6
The catch
- While some guests find the open-concept showers sexy and romantic for couples, others complain that the see-through glass and sheer privacy shades make sharing a room with friends awkward. 1220
- Some travelers love the funky lighting features in the elevators, but others report sluggish rides and occasional breakdowns. 23
- Although diners generally enjoy the food quality, several visitors dislike rotated restaurant closures and an extra $60 per person fee for hibachi tables. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Couples and lively groups wanting an active party atmosphere
- — Travelers prioritizing a short airport commute
- — Guests who enjoy social rooftop pool scenes
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking a quiet honeymoon or tranquil escape
- — Friends sharing a room who require complete bathroom privacy
- — Anyone frustrated by vacation-club sales pitches at check-in
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“And then the balcony here has a nice one sun lounger and two chairs with a small table to enjoy maybe a drink or some br…”
youtube.com3:08“Rooms feel sleek and contemporary with floor-to-ceiling windows, stylish furnishings, spacious bathrooms, and balconies…”
youtube.com0:56“Breathless Cancun Soul benefits from its location, allowing guests to easily explore Cancun's shopping, nightlife, and n…”
youtube.com8:08“now i will say that the pulls and the views of all that one out of five i would say a five”
youtube.com4:28“Turn-down service, thoughtful housekeeping touches, and staff who remember guest names by day two are the little things…”
youtube.com13:03“And let's not forget about the views. With its prime location between the lagoon and the sea, you're guaranteed some Ins…”
youtube.com8:19“This four- five-star all-inclusive property sits directly on the beach at kilometer 4.5, giving guests that postcard-per…”
youtube.com0:13“this is the exhale Club Master Suite ocean front room this view is breathtaking just imagine yourself in this room and w…”
youtube.com7:56“Breathless Riviera Cancun takes a different approach. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and designed around a tropica…”
youtube.com1:14“Most of the clients we book like a short drive from the airport, so they will definitely have that when coming to Breath…”
youtube.com1:51“And I love that if I want to go grab a quick coffee, it's right there. If I want to go to the buffet, it's right there.…”
youtube.com17:59“I had French bistro food. I had steak au poivre and this wonderful pear. She asked me if I wanted the pear dessert and I…”
youtube.com15:36“Right here is the included mini bar. So, you have plenty of options there.”
youtube.com1:45“All the food at the resort that I tried was excellent. So, definitely no qualms about sending clients here.”
youtube.com9:54“the service was excellent the room accommodations were great my negative would be the drinks”
youtube.com11:30“I thought it was kind of interesting the shower how it's kind of out there in the open. Definitely part of the theme of…”
youtube.com18:33“Now, if you're feeling extra fancy, you might want to consider upgrading to one of the Zale Club suites. These VIP level…”
youtube.com1:03“The focus on night life and social activities means that there can be some noise, especially in rooms closer to the ente…”
youtube.com7:19“Absolutely not, but they were running the best rates for the week we were going, so I was like, why not? You do get a se…”
youtube.com8:02“I just can't say enough good things about the rooms at this resort, even if you booked the basic standard room, it's sti…”
youtube.com8:42“Desserts, amazing. Loved. Definitely recommend the cannoli.”
youtube.com20:51“I love breathless because the rooms are very Hightech I love the lighting effect over the bed you can switch out the lig…”
youtube.com5:01“and check out this cool feature they have an Echelon Fitness mirror so you could do yoga Pilates kickboxing and more lik…”
youtube.com8:15“And out all these all-inclusives I get some sort of club level as a result. There's a number of different inclusions inc…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “And speaking of views, the spacious bathtub right by the window overlooking the sea? Pure indulgence!” 19
- “I stayed in one of the rooms that was a part of this Xhale Club, so maybe it was a little extra luxe, but it had the coolest shower. It was all glass walls and you can see the ocean from your shower.” 2413:06
Food
93read from 16 sources · Deep coverage
- “I've got to give a huge thank you to Pedro the restaurant manager and to the chef this food was incredible and they actually opened the restaurant just for us so that we could experience it” 277:15
- “And honestly, the 24-hour room service was such a blessing for those times I just needed some quiet downtime.” 19
Location
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The views were absolutely insane here. I loved being so close to the ocean and just the colors and the feel of the resort.” 52:29
- “And let's not forget about the views. With its prime location between the lagoon and the sea, you're guaranteed some Instagram worthy shots no matter which direction you look.” 48:19
Noise
83read from 8 sources · Solid coverage
- “Our rooms were ready so we headed upstairs. There are elevators just for this tower, you enter your floor and the screen tells you what elevator to get on. It's pretty cool technology and the elevator doors are beautiful!” 12
- “And I know I'm going to get some people asking me about the noise and how I could hear things. I mean, if you're standing out on your balcony, yes, you can definitely hear what's going on around the resort. Was it extremely loud and obnoxious? Absolutely not. Could I hear it inside my room? No.” 59:17
Room
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Service
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The king bed was perfectly comfortable though nothing special.” 6
Value
82read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Breathless Riviera Cancun frequently delivers more overall resort space for the money. Travelers often receive access to larger grounds, more pools, and additional amenities at a similar or lower price point.” 76:52
- “Okay, and Breathless Cancun Soul is not super expensive. It's like that medium tier, I will say, depending on when you go. Me and Ty got a really, really great deal for this resort this week.” 512:39
Where it is, how to reach it
Blvd. Kukulcan KM. 4.5 Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo
77500 Mexico
Details checked 2026-09-10
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Stay value
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Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Cancun it sits 8 points below the local median of 90.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
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Bathroom
76
Service
59
Noise
54
Food
47
Room
35
Location
11
Value
5
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Room30 mentions · 16 filmed
- “And then the balcony here has a nice one sun lounger and two chairs with a small table to enjoy maybe a drink or some breakfast out on the balcony and a great view of the quieter of the two pools here at Breathless.” On camera203:08
- “this is the exhale Club Master Suite ocean front room this view is breathtaking just imagine yourself in this room and waking up to this view oh my gosh” On camera277:56
- “Right here is the included mini bar. So, you have plenty of options there.” On camera201:45
- “the service was excellent the room accommodations were great my negative would be the drinks” On camera2711:30
- “In addition to the delicious food and top-shelf spirits on the night of the grand opening, one feature that stood out to us was the resort's beautiful layout.” 26
- “I've never seen so much storage in a hotel room! Lots of closet space and drawers everywhere. The safe was big enough for my laptop.” 12
- “Absolutely not, but they were running the best rates for the week we were going, so I was like, why not? You do get a separate living space, a huge balcony, which I'll show you in a minute, a little area where you can dine, the bedroom, absolutely incredible.” On camera58:02
- “In addition to the delicious food and top-shelf spirits on the night of the grand opening, one feature that stood out to us was the resort's beautiful layout. There are many welcoming lounging spaces with views of the Caribbean Sea and the rooms have relaxing décor and balconies with stunning views.” 26
- “I just can't say enough good things about the rooms at this resort, even if you booked the basic standard room, it's still going to be very, very nice and upgraded like this.” On camera58:42
- “you obviously have that sexy shower closet space is massive you have really great space” On camera279:14
- “I love breathless because the rooms are very Hightech I love the lighting effect over the bed you can switch out the lights and it's like a party in your bedroom” On camera275:01
- “Even the basic room here at Breathless, you're not going to get like a tub on your balcony, but they're so modern, updated, and new, and just clean.” On camera514:54
- “The Breathless Soul Cancun rooms were one of the strongest parts of my stay. My room felt new, modern and thoughtfully designed.” 23
- “Stayed on the Secrets side- great room and enjoyed that that side was quieter when we wanted to get to bed.” 10
- “You do get a separate living space, a huge balcony, which I'll show you in a minute, a little area where you can dine, the bedroom, absolutely incredible. We had great service with housekeeping, turn down, room service, just everything was very well kept in this room, very upgraded.” On camera58:08
- “There was a good mix of areas to either engage in activities or relax on your own. We had an Allure Junior Suite Laguna View room, and it was clean and comfortable.” 15
- “in the living room that is where you have your flat screen TV and what's cool about this is that you can actually flip the screen so that you can watch TV in the bedroom” On camera271:56
- “Anyway, once our room was ready, we headed up and these elevators might be some of the coolest I've ever seen with that light feature as you ride up. It's such a fun little detail before you even get to your room.” 2
- “beautiful view of the ocean the room was really nice it felt so clean if you're into clean modern like nice nice buildings this is the building for you” On camera251:09
- “Entry-level rooms at this hotel are called junior suites and they're decently spacious, starting at 480 square feet.” 6
- “Oh my goodness, the room was absolutely incredible! But without a doubt, what I liked best was the view from the seafront balcony.” 19
- “Spend an evening on a private balcony enjoying breathtaking views.” 3
- “The room itself has a modern, clean design with plenty of space to spread out, plus a stocked mini bar and all the little touches that make a suite feel more like a retreat.” On camera25:34
- “And one of my favorite little details in the room, there's a light on the wall behind the bed that slowly fades and changes colors on its own giving the whole space a really nice ambience.” On camera27:53
- “The room itself was excellent, and I wasn't planning on spending enough time on the balcony to justify paying more.” 23
- “While we did see the ocean from our balcony, our view was mostly parking lots and the lagoon, and we were right above the road which was pretty loud (but that's to be expected when staying right in Cancun and facing the lagoon).” 15
- “I had booked an ocean-view room, and while I could technically see the ocean, the view was primarily off to the side. I spent considerably more time looking at a small park and parking area than staring dramatically across the Caribbean.” 23
- “Subtle, Breathless is not. It was fun rather than tacky, and those little touches helped differentiate the room from the many generic upscale hotel rooms I've stayed in over the years.” 23
- “and so outside you have a full view of the lagona so it is a nice view here the balcony you have your table you have your Lounge area and you can have your cocktails here lunch or just chill and look at the view” On camera272:06
- “This is definitely this kind of smallest base room I would say that I I've seen. impressions. Obviously, Impression obviously had a a pretty massive room. And then the suite I was upgraded to at the high vivid was quite nice. So, this one is not huge by any means, but definitely gets the job done.” On camera2018:18
Food48 mentions · 27 filmed
- “But underneath all of that is a genuinely comfortable hotel with excellent modern rooms, good food, impressive pools and staff putting considerable effort into keeping guests entertained.” 23
- “The pools were lovely and fun and the food was good.” 10
- “The breakfast spread was excellent. The tortilla and taco stations were obvious favourites because, come on, you're in Mexico.” 23
- “And I love that if I want to go grab a quick coffee, it's right there. If I want to go to the buffet, it's right there. If I want to get the grill, you know, a quick hamburger, it's right there.” On camera517:59
- “They have a restaurant called Fish Nets, which is funny because it doesn't have much fish on the dinner menu. I did have one of the best steaks I've had in Mexico, and this appetizer was delicious. Yes, that's melted provolone cheese in a skillet, and yes, it was very good!” 12
- “I had French bistro food. I had steak au poivre and this wonderful pear. She asked me if I wanted the pear dessert and I said, "Well, yeah." I didn't know anything about it. Actually, when he brought it to me, it was a chocolate-covered pear. And then he had chocolate sauce that he poured over it. It was decadent, really decadent.” On camera2415:36
- “All the food at the resort that I tried was excellent. So, definitely no qualms about sending clients here.” On camera209:54
- “Don't overlook the casual food around the pool. One of my favourite things I ate during the entire stay was a smoked BBQ chicken thigh served near the pool.” 23
- “I was very impressed by Spoon, the international buffet, for breakfast and lunch. I am usually not keen on visiting the buffet option at a resort, but this one had delicious food and was very clean.” 15
- “Desserts, amazing. Loved. Definitely recommend the cannoli.” On camera520:51
- “This sushi was so fresh and delicious that we stopped by for a few bites every evening whether we were heading to another restaurant or not.” 15
- “Found the Rosewater restaurant on the Secrets side underwhelming, but the buffet at Breathless for breakfast and all the other options there for lunch and dinner were fantastic.” 10
- “usually I don't really like buffets but I have to say this buffet was actually really good they have a variety of gourmet local food and international Cuisines and they're open for breakfast and for lunch” On camera2710:57
- “And if you're the type who likes to try a different restaurant every night for weeks on end, you might find the menu options a bit limited after an extended stay.” On camera47:29
- “I've got to give a huge thank you to Pedro the restaurant manager and to the chef this food was incredible and they actually opened the restaurant just for us so that we could experience it” On camera277:15
- “And out all these all-inclusives I get some sort of club level as a result. There's a number of different inclusions including that lounge that I really didn't use as well as a private sit-down breakfast which is always really nice.” On camera201:11
- “And honestly, the 24-hour room service was such a blessing for those times I just needed some quiet downtime.” 19
- “Steak house was good, guys, but it took well over an hour and a half to get our food after ordering. So, a little frustrating, but, you know, sometimes that happens at these resorts.” On camera520:39
- “A handful of reviewers, like Derek S on TripAdvisor, noted that room service could be inconsistent, and that the crowd sometimes skews older, which may or may not appeal depending on personal preferences.” On camera1810:43
- “I liked the a la carte breakfast available to XHale Club members.” 10
- “Walk through these double doors here and enjoy just a beautiful French ambiance. Now, if you've seen my other videos from this Mexico trip, wouldn't say this is the fanciest of the French restaurants that I've seen, but plenty fancy indeed.” On camera206:43
- “The dining options are plentiful and diverse, and the entertainment never stops.” On camera46:58
- “We wound up eating at the Italian restaurant that night and it ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip. Our server was absolutely incredible. He was so patient with us as we practiced our Spanish and just made the whole dinner feel that much more special.” 2
- “None of the restaurants take reservations, and the wait to get a table for dinner could sometimes be over 30 minutes at more popular restaurants like Silk City.” 6
- “It's a budget-friendly adults-only resort, so you're not going to have that top-tier excellent amazing food, but for the food that we've had here this weekend, it's been pretty dang good.” On camera514:00
- “And getting ready for our first dinner, this dress is actually an oldie from Lulu's that I still love pulling back out. We wound up eating at the Italian restaurant that night and it ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip.” On camera26:02
- “Coffee, amazing. I loved the coffee shop. Bonus if a resort has a coffee shop.” On camera519:33
- “you have an exclusive breakfast at Silk City and it is so good if you don't have exale Club you will not have that breakfast at Silk City” On camera274:19
- “For me, the rooms, breakfast, pool and evening entertainment were the highlights.” 23
- “The restaurants all have the trendiest décor and an atmosphere to match, making you look forward to each dining experience (and we're not even talking about the food yet!).” 26
- “Xhale Club guests get a la carte breakfast on the rooftop at Silk City. It's an Asian restaurant for dinner. This was a delicious breakfast!” 12
- “But overall, I think a nice resort, really good quality food, good quality alcohol, high-end high-end brands of alcohol at all the bars. So, I have no complaints there about the overall, you know, food and beverage here at the resort.” On camera2016:33
- “The Breathless Cancun Soul restaurants were another pleasant surprise.” 23
- “I enjoyed the breakfast buffet each morning. It had everything you could possibly want, including made-to-order omelets, French toast, pancakes and waffles, Mexican specialties, tropical fruits, cold cuts and more.” 6
- “this being the most popular and the food is so delicious they do book up really quickly if I'm your travel advisor I will help you with your reservation” On camera276:27
- “some of the restaurants are closed a lot so you may only go to one place for breakfast or one place for lunch or one place for dinner i saw other people complain about that too again if you like to travel and you like to experience the culinary aspects of resorts when you're spending your money then you're gonna probably be disappointed in that” On camera253:15
- “Overall, the food was about average for an all-inclusive resort. With the exception of a funky hibiscus flower tostada, the food tasted fine, but I also wasn't blown away.” 6
- “But, again, I was very impressed with the food here. I would definitely come back. I thought everything was good to great.” On camera519:59
- “Reviewers frequently praise the variety and quality of the food, though a few have mentioned that the more popular a la carte spots can involve long waits during peak season, so making reservations early in the day is a smart move.” On camera183:51
- “Both resorts deliver dining experiences that exceed what many travelers expect from an all inclusive property.” On camera72:40
- “This is Silk City and it is truly one of the best restaurants actually it is the best restaurant at breathless Cancun Soul this is a client favorite it is my favorite right here” On camera275:57
- “The food: from what we experienced, let's say there wasn't a bite that disappointed!” 26
- “Multiple reviewers rave about the romantic dinner add-on, which sets guests up with a private beachside table, candles, and a customized menu that turns an ordinary evening into a proper memory.” On camera1812:50
- “Next to the XL Club is the Nook Cafe. So this is going to be the 24-hour cafe. You have your espressos, all that artal coffee that's all included in your stay, which is really great.” On camera2011:02
- “Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen The Food at Breathless Cancun Soul We got to try three of the restaurants for dinner. We got to try three of the restaurants for dinner. My favorite was the Italian! Service in the restaurants was good, considering we had six adults.” 12
- “and the places we did eat i personally didn't think the food was that good” On camera253:33
- “But, they have different restaurants and they're themed a Mexican restaurant, a French restaurant, and the restaurants are themed and they're beautifully decorated inside.” On camera2415:18
- “Without a doubt, it was definitely the food that blew me away! I'd heard good things about Breathless Cancun Soul restaurants, but I was genuinely pleasantly surprised by how truly phenomenal it was.” 19
Location10 mentions · 7 filmed
- “Breathless Cancun Soul benefits from its location, allowing guests to easily explore Cancun's shopping, nightlife, and nearby attractions.” On camera78:08
- “The beach featured soft white sand and calm, clear, shallow waters. It has a convenient location if you plan to explore Cancun's nightlife scene.” 6
- “And let's not forget about the views. With its prime location between the lagoon and the sea, you're guaranteed some Instagram worthy shots no matter which direction you look.” On camera48:19
- “Most of the clients we book like a short drive from the airport, so they will definitely have that when coming to Breathless Cancun. So, it took us about 25 minutes to get here. Not bad at all.” On camera51:51
- “The Cancun hotel has a stylish location approximately 1 mile from Playa Tortugas, while shopping venues like the Long-running Mercado 28 Flea Market are 3.6 miles away.” 3
- “Location-wise, Breathless is planted in one of the most convenient parts of Cancun.” On camera188:15
- “The views were absolutely insane here. I loved being so close to the ocean and just the colors and the feel of the resort.” On camera52:29
- “The Breathless Cancun location is one of its strengths. The resort sits on Boulevard Kukulcan in Cancun's Hotel Zone, squeezed between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon.” 23
- “So, the nice thing about Breathless is it's pretty close to the Cancun airport, about a 20-minute drive.” On camera2019:14
- “One thing I loved about Breathless Cancun Soul is how close it is to the airport. The drive is only about 25 minutes or so, so you're not stuck in a car for an hour after a long travel day.” On camera21:51
Service22 mentions · 11 filmed
- “Turn-down service, thoughtful housekeeping touches, and staff who remember guest names by day two are the little things that push a good vacation into a great one.” On camera1813:03
- “And here's my pro tip: the concierge services were a lifesaver. They were super helpful for navigating everything and planning my schedule.” 19
- “and check out this cool feature they have an Echelon Fitness mirror so you could do yoga Pilates kickboxing and more like you don't even need to go to the gym” On camera278:15
- “The high-quality service was evident everywhere; the staff was so caring and fun-they truly anticipated my needs!” 19
- “The treatment rooms are calm and beautifully appointed, and the therapists are professional without being pushy about upsells.” On camera187:24
- “From the staff at the resort to the other guests on property, everyone we encountered was very kind and welcoming.” 15
- “At Breathless Cancun Soul, guests often describe the staff as energetic, professional, and attentive.” On camera75:24
- “No pickle ball. If you're looking for pickle ball, it's only tennis here, but you can kind of make use of what they got here. Good views of the ocean from up top as well.” On camera2014:04
- “Service quality is generally considered one of the strengths of the Breathless brand.” On camera75:53
- “From the staff cleaning the rooms to the entertainment team by the pool to the servers at the restaurants and the employees at the concierge desk, everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.” 15
- “Check-in agents weren't fully briefed on World of Hyatt benefits yet and tried to upsell me on a room upgrade and various add-ons like a romantic dining experience, even though I was traveling alone.” 6
- “the service was excellent the room accommodations were great my negative would be the drinks” On camera2711:30
- “The vacation-club sales approach at check-in was frustrating” 23
- “I do find that these breakfasts can sometimes have kind of slow service. So, just keep that in mind.” On camera2011:41
- “The rooms are a big selling point here. They are nice rooms, most have great oceanfront views, and lots of storage!” 12
- “When you check in they take you to the Xhale Club lounge where you meet with the concierge to check in. There's a bar and some snacks in the lounge as well. Unfortunately, we didn't get much information at check-in, but our friends filled us in.” 12
- “The service at all the eateries was excellent.” 15
- “But underneath all of that is a genuinely comfortable hotel with excellent modern rooms, good food, impressive pools and staff putting considerable effort into keeping guests entertained.” 23
- “The concierge team is generally helpful with booking excursions, snorkeling tour, and even golf tee times at nearby courses.” On camera186:23
- “Breathless Riviera Cancun receives praise for its welcoming atmosphere and experienced staff members.” On camera75:36
- “The staff constantly encouraged guests to participate without making it feel mandatory. During my stay, there was poolside bingo, music trivia, volleyball, salsa dancing, water aerobics, yoga and kayaking.” 23
- “The staff generally gets high marks for friendliness and service, which can make or break a vacation experience.” On camera47:03
View3 mentions · 2 filmed
- “This four- five-star all-inclusive property sits directly on the beach at kilometer 4.5, giving guests that postcard-perfect view of turquoise Caribbean water the moment they step outside.” On camera180:13
- “My ocean-view room didn't have the ocean view I expected” 23
- “and youve got your view which honestly partial Ocean View pretty much means you're only going to see a part of the ocean not the full ocean so I'm going to show you what the view looks like but it is not impressive” On camera275:16
Bathroom7 mentions · 3 filmed
- “One of my favourite features was the bathroom, particularly the dual rain showers. If you're travelling as a couple, I suspect you'll understand why an adults-only resort decided two showers were better than one.” 23
- “I thought it was kind of interesting the shower how it's kind of out there in the open. Definitely part of the theme of this hotel. And they have a small curtain, but it really doesn't cover up much. So, just keep that in mind if you are sharing a room with someone, you better you better like them a lot because there's not a lot of privacy in the bathroom area.” On camera2018:33
- “And speaking of views, the spacious bathtub right by the window overlooking the sea? Pure indulgence!” 19
- “What were the rooms like? The rooms are beautiful. I stayed in one of the rooms that was a part of this Xhale Club, so maybe it was a little extra luxe, but it had the coolest shower.” 24
- “While there was no bathtub, the bathroom felt romantic with double vanities, built-in speakers, two rainfall showerheads, as well as a bench in the shower.” 6
- “not only did our water go out and not only did our electricity go out our water was off like two days our jacuzzis broke for a couple days but when it finally started working again it was scalding hot we never had warm water we never had cold water in the shower” On camera258:56
- “I stayed in one of the rooms that was a part of this Xhale Club, so maybe it was a little extra luxe, but it had the coolest shower. It was all glass walls and you can see the ocean from your shower.” On camera2413:06
Noise7 mentions · 5 filmed
- “The focus on night life and social activities means that there can be some noise, especially in rooms closer to the entertainment areas.” On camera47:19
- “The music can get loud at night, which some guests love and others find disruptive when trying to sleep, particularly in rooms closer to the main pool.” On camera1810:26
- “So, if you this is your honeymoon and you just want to be there with your love, quiet, no, this isn't the place because it's going to be loud. And there's entertainment all night and you kind of hear it from your room, but it's it's a social vibe.” On camera246:05
- “so they saw the elevators are kind of slow now when we got there we met a couple who said they got stuck in the elevator and they were obviously livid” On camera252:24
- “While we did see the ocean from our balcony, our view was mostly parking lots and the lagoon, and we were right above the road which was pretty loud (but that's to be expected when staying right in Cancun and facing the lagoon).” 15
- “Our rooms were ready so we headed upstairs. There are elevators just for this tower, you enter your floor and the screen tells you what elevator to get on. It's pretty cool technology and the elevator doors are beautiful!” 12
- “And I know I'm going to get some people asking me about the noise and how I could hear things. I mean, if you're standing out on your balcony, yes, you can definitely hear what's going on around the resort. Was it extremely loud and obnoxious? Absolutely not. Could I hear it inside my room? No.” On camera59:17
Value3 mentions · 3 filmed
- “Breathless Riviera Cancun frequently delivers more overall resort space for the money. Travelers often receive access to larger grounds, more pools, and additional amenities at a similar or lower price point.” On camera76:52
- “But the price is around 3 to 700 dollars a night. That's not bad for all-inclusive.” On camera2418:18
- “Okay, and Breathless Cancun Soul is not super expensive. It's like that medium tier, I will say, depending on when you go. Me and Ty got a really, really great deal for this resort this week.” On camera512:39
Bed & Sleep1 mention
- “The king bed was perfectly comfortable though nothing special.” 6
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- 23Breathless Cancun Soul Resort Review: Best Adults-Only?thislifeintrips.comReview site2026-08-10Current18 quotes used
“But underneath all of that is a genuinely comfortable hotel with excellent modern rooms, good food, impressive pools and staff putting considerable effort into keeping guests entertained.”
Read originalthislifeintrips.com - 19Breathless Cancun Soul Transat Reviewexperience.transat.comReview site2025-07-22Recent7 quotes used
“And here's my pro tip: the concierge services were a lifesaver. They were super helpful for navigating everything and planning my schedule.”
Read originalexperience.transat.com - 12Breathless Cancun Soul: Review from a Travel Agenthowmyworldtravels.comReview site2024-07-30Ageing10 quotes used
“The hotel has artwork all over the lobby with very unique installations.”
Read originalhowmyworldtravels.com - 1Breathless Cancun…any reviews? I just booked a stay ...reddit.comForum thread2023-08-24AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 6Review: Breathless Cancun Soul Resort and Spathepointsguy.comReview site2022-06-03Ageing9 quotes used
“The beach featured soft white sand and calm, clear, shallow waters. It has a convenient location if you plan to explore Cancun's nightlife scene.”
Read originalthepointsguy.com - 26Breathless Cancun Soul Resort - Our Reviewblog.escapes.caReview site2022-01-26Ageing6 quotes used
“In addition to the delicious food and top-shelf spirits on the night of the grand opening, one feature that stood out to us was the resort's beautiful layout.”
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