How to Stay in Cancun Hotels on Points
All-inclusives on points
Most points players overlook Mexico because resorts seem cash-only, but Cancun and the Riviera Maya are a rare market where major chains run all-inclusive resorts that book with points. Hyatt Ziva and Zilara and Hilton all-inclusive brands let you cover the room, meals, and drinks of a beachfront resort with an award night, which can offset a very high all-inclusive cash rate.
The cards and transfer partners to use
The two programs to target are Hyatt and Hilton. Hyatt, which runs the Ziva and Zilara all-inclusives, is reached only through Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt, so a Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Bilt card is the route. Hilton all-inclusives are reached through Amex or Bilt, and Marriott has resorts here too via Amex, Chase, or Bilt. See which cards transfer to hotels.
Why the Hyatt route stands out
Hyatt all-inclusive awards price on the fixed chart, so you know the nightly points cost up front, which is rare for a resort and makes the value easy to judge against the cash rate. The World of Hyatt card builds that balance and adds a free night. Confirm resort award space on rooms.aero. See best cities for hotel points.
Frequently asked questions
Related reading
