7 Great Cancun Resorts with Casinos 

Cancun sits on the easternmost tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It overlooks the Mexican Caribbean with a 14-mile arc of white sand coastline and 11 separate beaches.

A popular tourist destination, Cancun’s white sand, warm breezes, and crystal blue waters make this an ancient city of extraordinary beauty.

Cancún is also one of the most affordable vacation destinations.

Enjoying a Cancun Casino

So what’s there to do here? Cancún’s beaches are spectacular spots to try some jet skiing and parasailing.

This area is also close to one of the most recognizable sites of Mexico – Chichén Itzá, a large Mayan archaeological site that is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

After a day of lounging poolside or climbing Mayan ruins, lady luck calls. Many of Cancun’s top resorts also have in-house casinos and betting. But before you hit the gaining tables, there are a few things to know about gambling in Mexico.

To be able to gamble in a Mexican casino, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old with an official photo ID
• Use Mexican Pesos only

Surprisingly, all major sports gambling is legal in Mexico. And bets are taken on North American leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and even college games.

Bets are also taken on international franchise sports.

While there are dozens of beautiful and entertaining places to visit in the Cancun area, these several casino resorts in Cancun stand out.

Ocean Riviera Paradise

The Mediterranean-inspired Ocean Riviera Paradise is a five-star beach resort on the Riviera Maya coast. Located actually just north of Playa del Carmen on the way to Cancun, Ocean Riviera Paradise is one of the newer resorts in the Cancun area.

This extensive Cancun casino complex provides excellent service and is divided into four sections, including the Daisy for families, complete with a children’s water park and kids’ club. There is also the El Beso for adults 18 years and older. The Eden section is closest to the beach, and the Privilege hotel offers exclusive services.

An all-inclusive resort, the complex includes ten different restaurants and 12 bars. There is also a coffee shop to start the mornings.

Spend a day melting into a massage table in their full-service Despacio Spa Centre. Or on the water in a variety of watercraft. The Dive It! onsite diving center offers dive tours and poolside lessons.

Hotel amenities include:

• Free Airport Shuttle Airport
• Free Hotel-wide WiFi
• Five outdoor pools
• Ice cream parlor
• Ten restaurants and 12 bars
• Paddleboard and kayaking
• Dive It! diving center
• Theatre, nightclub, bowling alley

The Ocean Riviera Paradise also has an in-house casino. The Casino is open daily and offers 17 Slot Machines, four blackjack tables, two roulette tables, one craps table, and one Texas Hold’em poker table. While an outside company runs the Casino, resort guests 18 and over have free access to the saloon.

Check availability for this one-of-a-kind resort.

Seadust Cancun Family Resort

Seadust Cancun Family Resort is an extraordinary all-inclusive, family-friendly resort that combines the beauty of the Mexican Riviera with fun activities for adults and children.

A short 6-minute walk to the beach at Seadust Cancun Family Resort offers access to Treasure Island Water Park or time at the AquaWorld Marina for kayaking or snorkeling in the Caribbean waters.

Day trips include the nearby Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito, which houses an impressive collection of Mayan artifacts. Further up, La Isla is an intimate Museo Ripley Cancun worth an hour or so of time.

While the kids enjoy the XBOX in the game room and arcade, relax with a royal spa treatment or a beachside massage.

Hotel amenities include:

• 24 Hour Room Service
• WaterPark “Treasure Island”
• Zipline, Climbing Wall & Mini-Golf
• 2 Illuminated tennis courts
• Free Hotel-wide WiFi
• Gym, Sauna, Steam room & Spa
• Snorkel, scuba lessons, and boogie boards
• Kayaking at AquaWorld Marina

Located near the exclusive Adults Only Club Caribe, the Fun Bar houses several casino-style games such as dominoes, poker, blackjack, and billiards.

Check availability on this family fun resort.

The Pyramid at Grand Oasis Cancun

The Pyramid is an all-inclusive resort getaway located in the heart of Cancun’s hotel area. The hotel’s cancellation policy is highly flexible.

It has outdoor pools, a fitness center, and sports courts. During the day, guests use watercraft and equipment from the nearby AquaMarina for snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing.

At night, The Pyramid at Grand Oasis Cancun Casino hotel comes alive. There are several shows to choose from – a fire and drum show in the Atriuum. Or, spend some time at Oh Beach Club, an outside nightclub with live music, light shows, karaoke, and dancing. Another performance unique to the Pyramid is the Red and Blue Cabaret, a burlesque-style show with dinner. And Zocalo is a Mexican-Caribbean outdoor party with traditional costumes and music.

La Isla Shopping Village, an upscale, elegant shopping mall with numerous restaurants and bars, is less than a mile from the resort. And Cancun International Airport is about a 30-minute drive.

Hotel amenities include:

• Full-service Spa
• 18-hole golf course
• Star Camp – learning activities for kids
• Free WiFi in public areas
• 13 restaurants and two coffee shops
• 13 bars and lounges
• Grocery & convenience store
• Free beach cabanas

Located in the Cancun Hotel Zone, The Grand Oasis Resort is unique in Cancun because of its in-house Casino. The famous Red Casino is open 24/7 with English-speaking staff.

The Casino covers two floors in the Pyramid section of the Grand Oasis Resort, with a variety of slots, table games, and video bingo machines. A sports book is located within the Pyramid as well.

The Red Casino is open to all Oasis Cancun Resort’s guests. Visitors can play numerous table games, such as blackjack, Caribbean Poker, roulette, craps, and poker.

The sportsbook takes bets on daily sports events, horse racing, and greyhound racing.

Check availability on this Casino beachfront resort.

Bahia Principe Luxury

Experience World-class Service at Bahia Principe Luxury – All Inclusive Resort. Located in the Riviera Maya town of Akumal just outside Cancun, the Bahia Principe Luxury offers three outdoor pools, seven restaurants, nine bars, and an 18-hole golf course with spectacular ocean views.

Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal – All Inclusive Cancun Resort Casino has tennis and volleyball courts, a fitness center, and free bikes to tour the town.

Water sports are a central activity at the Bahia Principe Luxury Resort.

There are several places to surf and kayak fish. And Cancun has a host of lagoons and inlets to explore. In the Caribbean, Isla Mujeres and Isla Blanca are famous for fly fishing.

In the evening, the Hacienda Doña Isabel, a nightclub, provides upscale entertainment with live tropical music at the music piano bar, or choose to enjoy craft cocktails on the bar’s balcony, underneath the stars.

Hotel amenities include:

• Non-smoking rooms
• Airport shuttle
• Free Resort-wide WiFi access
• Kids Club & waterpark
• Indulgent Spa & Fitness Center
• 24-hour Room service
• Sports Bar
• Poolside scuba diving lessons

The Casino at the Bahia Principe Luxury is located in the Hacienda Doña Isabel, offering Las Vegas-style gaming within the resort. Over 85 slot machines and a wide range of gaming tables, including Texas Hold’em, international blackjack, craps, and roulette, provide fun and memorable entertainment.

Check availability on this family fun resort.

Ibis Cancun Centro

Located in Downtown Cancun, Ibis Cancun Centro is adjacent to Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book. And Dubai Palace Casino, which is easily accessible from the hotel.

The Ibis Cancun Centro is a trendy, urban-focused 3-star economy hotel that is perfect for a simple trip or a short stay. Located 15 miles from Cancun International Airport, this European-designed hotel has a restaurant, a full bar, and free in-room WiFi.

Self-parking is offered a nominal fee per stay. And the multilingual staff are available 24/7 to help with luggage storage and tours or tickets.

Dubai Palace is Cancun’s largest Casino, covering over 100,000 square feet. This Cancon tourist attraction is home to traditional blackjack, roulette, poker games, and tournaments and is well-known for its Mega Bingo games and free buffets. It also houses over 450 slot machines and multi-game machines.

Hotel amenities include:

• 24-hour concierge
• Free in-room WiFi
• Easy check-in
• Multilingual staff
• Onsite restaurant
• Kitchen lounge
• Mini-bar
• Self-parking ($)

Check availability for this hotel and nearby Casino.

Royalton Riviera Cancun

Located in Puerto Morelos, steps from the Mexican Caribbean, Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, is a great place to bask in the sun. Free beach cabanas and waterpark access complement eight outdoor pools and four beach bars.

Experience detox wraps and deep tissue massage at the onsite wellness spa. Exercise with instructor-led classes in yoga at the Royal Spa or on the beach. The wellness and exercise room is adjacent to the Spa for a more extensive workout.

While in the room, guests can access free WiFi throughout their stay.

The resort has nine restaurants with international cuisine.

Boating and fishing tours complement paddle boarding and snorkeling.

Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, has a variety of slot machines and table games, including blackjack, seven-person roulette tables, and poker. The intimate Casino del Mar provides an exciting night of fun gaming and is perfect for Adults Only entertainment.

Home amenities include:

• Eight outdoor pools and complimentary cabanas
• Free hotel-wide WiFi
• Boat tours & Water sports
• Yoga classes & Cooking classes
• 24-hour Concierge services
• Beach volleyball
• Ping pong
• Cooking classes

Check availability on this Cancun Resort Casino with free cancellations.

Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar

Iberostar Paraiso del Mar lies halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean sea. It is 23 miles from the Cancún International Airport and 13 miles from Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen.

This extraordinary beachfront resort complex provides five-star accommodations with a private beach just a few feet from the ocean.

There are five different hotels within this resort complex. The other hotels are Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, Iberostar Paraiso Maya, Iberostar Paraiso Grand (All Adult), and Iberostar Playa Paraiso Resort.

From Paradise Beach, you can see the coastline of the island of Cozumel in the distance. The warm, crystal blue waters are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving and a draw for water enthusiasts worldwide. The coast of Playa del Carmen’s Great Mayan Reef, directly off the beach, is teeming with fish, especially Amberjack. Also, the iconic and feisty coastal fish, the bonefish, makes its home in the area.

Boat and fishing charters are available along the coast, and the resort’s concierge can help with arrangements.

Iberostar Paraiso del Mar lives up to its name’s translation – Sea Paradise. The hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk, a La Hacienda restaurant, and an outdoor pool. At the resort, every room is equipped with a balcony, and certain rooms at Iberostar Paraiso del Mar have magnificent sea views.

The casino hotel complex has a shopping mall marketplace, additional restaurants, and bars.

Hotel amenities include:

• Private Balcony
• Free Resort-wide WiFi
• 24 concierge
• Airport Shuttle
• Spa & Exercise Facilities
• 18-hole golf course
• Babysitting
• Archery

There is a small casino in Iberostar’s shopping mall. It is five minutes from the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar lobby and next to the Spa and Wellness Center.

The casino games include over 40 slot machines, poker, blackjack, and roulette tables.

Check availability on this beachside resort complex.