Checking Into Garza Blanca Cancun
An Ideal Weekend Escape from Austin
Words Ashley Bowling | Photos Joanna Fuller & Will Bowling
Underneath baby blue skies and a blistering Caribbean sun lies a moderate-sized resort that offers 452 suites (with kitchens, living/dining rooms, a washroom, and an extra half bath), all accompanied by spacious terraces that welcome guests with hammocks, dining tables, and a seating area. Garza Blanca has everything one could wish for when it comes to a weekend escape: expansive white sand beaches with turquoise waves crashing ashore, six heated pools, a luxurious spa, high-touch service at every turn, and five creative, mouthwatering restaurants. The cherry on top is that this five-star resort doesn’t break the bank while offering some of the best service on No planning is needed for this all-inclusive Maya.
Garza Blanca Cancun has an easy luxury getaway written all over it. No planning is needed for this all-inclusive resort experience complete with a personal butler. Any day of the week, Austinites can hop on a two-hour direct flight and be swinging in a hammock over the water by noontime, with a book (or EASTside Magazine) in hand.
Though this is a family resort complete with a kids club brimming with activities to keep the little ones occupied, ample intimate moments are also scattered throughout the resort. The rooftop, for example, is for adults only. It boasts the most spectacular views of the bright blue ocean from an infinity edge pool, lounging area, spacious bar and restaurant. On the other side are views of the TierraLuna Plaza (boutique shops that are directly below), and in the distance as far as the eye can see are views of lush green vegetation.
Only a two-minute walk away, guests can visit their newest adults-only resort, Hotel Mousai Cancun. Any guest (18+) staying at Garza Blanca can make reservations at Mousai’s Italian restaurant, NOI, for impeccably fresh food and excellent table service: breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
However, with five restaurants on-site, there really is no reason to leave. The culinary experience at Garza Blanca is one for the senses. Hiroshi, a Japanese restaurant, offers fresh sushi and a table-side Korean barbecue experience. While your server cooks up your meat of choice on the mid-table grill, pickled veggies, rice, miso, and kimchi are served to pile high on a bed of lettuce wraps as the bite-size meat is taken off the grill, creating an explosion of flavors on the palette. Every bite of this delicacy melts in the mouth. Another special experience awaits at the resort’s signature restaurant, DAO, offering show-stopping contemporary Chinese food. DAO starts the night with a gold-encrusted pork belly, compliments the chef, and ends the night with a smoky ice cream dessert that tastes like it just left a s’more roasting campfire, complete with a show.
By day, the beachside Raw Bar, poolside snack bar, and rooftop bar offer dishes like ceviche, tuna poké, shrimp tacos, and a fave local dish called Aguachiles for light bites, alongside creative and colorful chilled beverages. Of course, the smash burger, chips and guac, and quesadillas also hit the spot and please hungry appetites.
In the guestrooms, if the crisp and plush bedding, pillow service, hand-drawn baths in a soaking tub, nightly turn-down service, and ensuite bathrooms with bidet toilets and rainwater showers aren’t enough to bring a deep, blissful rest, the adults-only spa has a hydrotherapy circuit for guests to enjoy by reservation. The hydrotherapy circuit provides hemostasis in the body through the therapeutic effects of water: steam room, cold plunge pool, six-cycle vitality pool, sauna, large whirlpool, and pressure massage shower. Your spa concierge will happily walk you through each station, providing warm towels, cool/wet washcloths, and complimentary detox drinks along the way, making this unique spa experience as renewing and relaxing as it sounds. Spa Imagine also offers therapy suites for massages and bespoke experiences, high-tech skincare treatments, and a beauty salon with traditional services.
It’s easy to see why Garza Blanca is a standout destination for families. The resort’s commitment to hospitality and creating a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere is evident from the moment you arrive. From offering amenities like strollers, bottle warmers, and cribs to ensuring every guest feels like family, they go above and beyond to accommodate “familia.”
Whether you’re lounging on the beach, indulging in the spa, or enjoying one of the many dining experiences, Garza Blanca Cancun promises a memorable getaway where everyone can unwind, explore, and connect. For those seeking both relaxation and a culinary adventure in a place that feels like home, Garza Blanca Cancun is the perfect choice.
Contact:
cancun.garzablancaresort.com
@garzablanca.cancun
