Dreams Natura has something to offer every type of family, whether your ideal holiday involves sinking into a sun lounger or flying out the end of a water slide. This beachfront watery wonderland is jam-packed full of fun activities for kids of all ages, but it also features a bewitching cenote-style spa, plentiful dining options and spacious accommodation. What’s more, the Unlimited-Luxury all-inclusive programme means everything is covered, from gourmet dining and premium drinks to live entertainment and wild watersports.

15 minutes’ drive from the international airport.

On a white sand beach just to the south of Cancún, 15 minutes’ drive from the international airport.

553 rooms and suites are decorated in a fresh tropical style, all with private terrace or balcony, flatscreen TV, WiFi and daily refreshed mini bar. Suites enjoy views of either the gardens or ocean, and swim-out suites have direct access to a shared pool. Family Suites can accommodate up to six guests, while the luxurious Master Suites include a private hot tub on the balcony. Upgrade to a Preferred Club suite for extras including personalised check-in and check-out, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, an exclusive adults only pool and beach area, and one complimentary 25-minute back massage per person per stay.

There are six à la carte restaurants, six bars and lounges, a buffet grill and a café, so there’s no shortage of choice here. Culinary highlights include French cuisine at Bordeaux, Mexican fare at El Patio and the popular Himitsu pan-Asian restaurant, complete with hibachi tables. There is also an ice cream parlour for sweet treats, a theatre bar for evening entertainment and the Desires sports bar, which transforms into a disco after dark with live music and dancing. 

Water-based fun abounds here, with four pools, including the Preferred Club adults only pool and a kids’ splash pool, plus the Children’s Splash Park with spray jets and waterslides, a family water park and a lazy river. Watersports available from the beach include kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving, while back on dry land you can enjoy table tennis, board games, golf, bocce and the scintillating Rollglider aerial ride. The Dreams Spa by Pevonia features both single and double treatment cabins, hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, steam room, juice bar and beauty salon. There is also a fitness centre plus activities including yoga, aqua aerobics and tennis. The Explorer’s Club for children aged 3-12 yrs offers video games, crafts and camping adventures on the beach, and the Core Zone Teens Club caters for older kids.