Cancun, Quintana Roo Hotel Rooms at the Independent

I arrived late at night. Staff were friendly and told me about the facilities and showed me to my room. There were lockers to keep your belongings safe and a security entrance. Overall the place had a good vibe. Free food in the morning.

Wonderful accommodating staff, little beach out front where it's fun to sit and listen to the waves at night, but it's literally 100 steps from a huge, marvelous, lagoon just east of famous Playa Norte (and better than Playa Norte as calmer and more protected, plus water so clear you don't need a mask to see the schools of fish swimming all around you). BTW, breakfast coffee comes with milk but they have wonderful cream too so ask for that if you prefer it, also, get a 2nd floor or higher room so you aren't right by the pool, better view and more privacy. Super quiet, air conditioning works great, in room fridge, nice hot showers and really, really nice employees. Also to the right of the hotel is a cement boardwalk that goes a ways along the Caribbean side of the island.

Small intimate hotel located close to ferry, restaurants and beach. Better than expected, our large room had everything we needed, and was clean and comfortable with a large balcony.

A quick walk from the ferry. Close to the restaurants, Playa Norte or quieter beaches. Reasonable rates - ours was lowered because they couldn't give us a balcony room, and we faced a walls on two sides painted with banana leaves :) but that also cut off noise from the street, so win-win. Filtered water on tap in the lobby all the time and a microwave as well. Fridge in the room, TV, cold A/C, good shower and nice vessel sink. Comfortable beds. Recommended for all.

Staff was all very friendly and helpful. Very comfortable and cozy small hotel.

We needed a place near the main bus station in Cancun and this hotel was much nicer than the last place we stayed in the area. No restaurant, but next to Parque de Palapas and many restaurants nearby. The suite was extremely nice - clean, modern, nice courtyard.

This hotel was wonderful. The staff was very friendly, attentive and willing to go out of their way to help in any way they could - even going so far as to take the pillows off of their own bed so that I would be more comfortable in mine! If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, far from hustle and bustle, but with all the comforts from home and the tropics combined, this is your place to stay. The lobby has a television and many different games to play (boards games, cards, etc.), the infinity pool with bar is great in the afternoon, and the sundeck and pier facing the sunset are amazing in the evening. The newly renovated restaurant below the hotel has great ambiance and food, and is open to those not staying at the hotel as well, so make sure to check it out (it also overlooks the pier). The hotel provides beach bikes, kayaks and snorkeling gear, which are perfect for leisurely afternoons - we road around the island one day and stopped at local restaurants, and kayaked and snorkeled on the reef just off the deck on another day. The waiters from the restaurant also service the deck, so when we were done in the water we were able to enjoy the sunset on the deck with refreshments. The room was very comfortable - it had daily cleaning and turn-down service daily (providing ice and chocolate mints) - and had a nice patio from which we could see the reef and the sunset. They also arrange SCUBA trips through Squalo Adventures - the diving is great off the island.

Loved every minute of it. Nautibeach is on the prettiest beach of the whole island as north beach goes - softest, whitest sand and shallow water goes out far. Water is calm. Staff is polite. The only thing separating your room from the beach is the pool. Had a great ocean view and would have been happy with any view- garden, pool, etcetera. We wanted to be nice and close to the beach and the condo/ hotel provided that. Grounds pretty and manicured. Kitchen has everything you need. Bring your own coffee. Island coffee is rather weak. Will definitely be back!

Nothing beats this hotel. We were tempted to stay elsewhere for cheaper but decided to stay here based on the reviews. Thank God. This hotel is beautiful! Very nice landscaping and the beach....wow the beach. I can't get over how beautiful playa Norte is. Best beach on the island and this hotel sits right there. They clean the beach every morning and are so quick to bring you an umbrella or a drink. The staff at the hotel is just fantastic. Always smiling and so happy to help any way they can. This place is within walking distance to the ferry and many of the top 10 restaurants in Isla. We rented a golf cart but quickly realized we could walk to a lot of places. It's right at the end of Hildago street which is the main drag. Lots of food street vendors set up shop right there too. This hotel is so convenient in every way. Do yourself a favor and have the best vacation here!

We were very pleased with our stay at The Sands. The room was nice, the food was excellent, & it was close to the beach & the pool. The staff was friendly & very attentive. I would definitely stay there again.