Hotel Santa Maria

In the heart of downtown Cancun — a compact city hotel steps from Mercado 23 and the Museo de Arte Popular Mexicano. You're a short drive from Plaza 28 and the Ultramar Ferry to Puerto Juárez, with markets and city shopping minutes away.

Forty-nine air-conditioned rooms with warm décor, LCD cable TVs, desks and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries. Many rooms include a mini-bar, and some open onto a terrace or garden; daily housekeeping keeps things tidy.

Essentials covered: complimentary wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, concierge and tour assistance, on-site ATM and vending machine, plus free self-parking. Basic wellness support is available and there’s a small terrace and garden to unwind.

Wireless internet throughout and in-room desks make quick work of email and prep, while free parking and round-the-clock reception keep business stays efficient.

No full restaurant listed, but rooms have mini-bars and a vending machine provides snacks and drinks — handy before you head out to sample nearby Mercado 23 street eats.