Iberostar Selection

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun

Puerto Morelos (Bahía Petempich), Mexico

Families welcome

Status: Joined Iberostar on November 1, 2025.

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The short version

New to Iberostar since November 2025, Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun is a beachfront all-suite resort near the fishing village of Puerto Morelos, about 20 minutes from the airport. Each of the 444 suites has a jacuzzi, and the choice runs to family rooms and swim-up suites on semi-private pools. Four specialty restaurants, a wood-fired pizzeria and the Star Camp kids' program make it a fit for couples and families alike.

Best for Couples Families with young kids Big-resort variety

Good to know

  • All 444 suites have a jacuzzi, and the types include family rooms, oceanfront suites and swim-up suites on semi-private pools.
  • Dining covers four specialty restaurants (Italian, Mexican, Spanish and Caribbean), an international buffet, a wood-fired pizzeria and a Star Café. Three of the six bars are swim-up.
  • It's on the beach near the fishing village of Puerto Morelos, about 20 minutes from the airport.
  • The services list includes two tennis courts, a splash pool, a Star Prestige pool and the Star Camp kids' program.
  • The hotel joined Iberostar on November 1, 2025.

Before you book

  • The spa carries an extra charge.
  • Iberostar's page gives two different pool counts: three in its services list and four in its description. Ask me and I'll confirm before you book.

Quick answers

Questions about Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun

How far is Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun from the airport?

About 20 minutes. The resort is on the beach near the fishing village of Puerto Morelos.

Is Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun for couples or families?

Both. Iberostar aims it at couples and families. There are family rooms and the Star Camp kids' program, and the suite types also include oceanfront and swim-up suites.

Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website and the other sources listed here. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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