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Hotel complex with multiple pools and direct beach access lined with loungers and palm trees.
Bright open terrace with wooden furniture and a view of the garden and pool area.
Luxurious beach loungers and palm trees on a sunny, calm beach with clear blue sea.
Large hotel pool with palm trees and sun umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation near the sea.
Aerial view of a beach with turquoise water and organized sunbeds and umbrellas near a hotel.
View of a resort with pool and palm trees by the beach, blue sea in the background.
Aerial view of a beach with hotels, lounge chairs, and clear blue water along the coast.
Modern beach lounge with white furniture and sun sails at the hotel beach.
Large pool with waterfall and tropical vegetation at a hotel resort.
Modern gym with various workout machines in a hotel.
Modern gym with green carpet, dumbbells, and large windows overlooking outdoor scenery.
Covered swimming pool with hanging chairs and waterfall in a tropical hotel setting.
Playground featuring a pirate ship, slides, and swings surrounded by trees and fence.
Colorful hotel kids' playroom with cushions, tables, and wall decorations.
Modern hotel room with white walls, blue decor, and wooden flooring.
Mexiko ∙ Yucatan und Cancun ∙ Playacar

Iberostar Waves Tucán ****+
Tour operator category

CUN206
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The hotel is located in the quiet hotel zone of Playacar, directly on a fine sandy beach. Cancun Airport is approximately 60 km away, and Playa del Carmen is about 4 km away.
Aerial view of a beach with turquoise water and organized sunbeds and umbrellas near a hotel.
View of a resort with pool and palm trees by the beach, blue sea in the background.
Aerial view of a beach with hotels, lounge chairs, and clear blue water along the coast.

Facilities

Modern beach lounge with white furniture and sun sails at the hotel beach.
Large pool with waterfall and tropical vegetation at a hotel resort.
The resort complex consists of two separate hotels, which are separated by a tropical forest. Guests are welcome to use the amenities of the Quetzal Hotel. The Iberostar Tucán features 350 rooms in 3-story buildings, a lobby with reception and bar. Furthermore, the resort offers a main restaurant, five specialty restaurants, 4 bars, and a theater. In the tropical grounds, inspired by local Mayan culture, there is a large pool area with an aqua bar and an activity pool. Sun loungers and towels are included at the pool and on the beach. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire resort.

Accommodation

Premium Room

The double rooms (approx. 35 m²) feature one king-size bed or two double beds, bath/shower/WC, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, safe, coffee machine, and hairdryer. The rooms also have a balcony (PR1/PR2/PPR). Also bookable as Premium Tropical View with garden view (PTZ).

Double Room Premium Near Pool

Features the same amenities as the Premium rooms, but located near the pool (NPS).

Double Room Premium Near Beach

With the same amenities as the Premium rooms, these are in a preferred location directly by the pool near the beach (BPN).

Junior Suite

The junior suites (approx. 38 m²) are more spacious and modernly furnished compared to the double rooms. They feature a king-size bed and a balcony with jungle view (JS2/JS1).

Junior Suite Ocean View

The Junior Suite Ocean View (approx. 38 m²) has the same amenities as the double rooms, but is located on the first or second floor, is more spacious, and has a balcony with sea view (JOV).

Modern hotel room with white walls, blue decor, and wooden flooring.

Family Room

The family rooms (approx. 70 m²) consist of two double rooms with a connecting door and are equipped like the double rooms. One room features a king-size bed and the other room has 2 double beds (DF2/KD2/KD3).

Junior Suite Ocean Front Beach Access (W22/23)

The suites have the same amenities as the other suites, but are just a few steps away from the beach (JFF).

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two double beds (approx. 1.40m x 2m). For occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children/3 adults, no extra beds are provided in the room, meaning occupancy: 2 persons per bed, even if extra beds are listed on the confirmation!

One Bedroom Family (CUN206I)

Modern and family-friendly rooms of approx. 38 m² with a view of the surrounding tropical vegetation. Natural materials and thoughtful details create a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere. Family-friendly features, alongside amenities similar to the Premium rooms, include a bunk bed as well as a sofa (not a sofa bed) (2FA).

Penthouse Suite Ocean Front (CUN206I)

Spacious, ocean-facing suite on the upper floor with an impressive view of the Caribbean Sea. The expansive terrace invites you to relax and is perfectly complemented by a private whirlpool. The high-quality furnishings include a bedroom with a king-size bed and another bedroom with two double beds. Furthermore, the suite features a separate living and dining area as well as a fully equipped kitchen (OX2/OX1).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style; dinner is also possible in the à-la-carte restaurants (reservation required); local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks until 1 am.

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout machines in a hotel.
Modern gym with green carpet, dumbbells, and large windows overlooking outdoor scenery.
Tennis, aerobics, archery, fitness room (from 16), volleyball, billiards, 1x introductory scuba diving session in the pool, and kayaking.

Sports for a fee

PADI-certified diving center and tennis lessons.

Children's program

Star Camp Monkeys (4-7 years), Star Camp Dolphins (8-12 years), and Star Camp Eagles (13-17 years), separate children's pool, and a playground.
Playground featuring a pirate ship, slides, and swings surrounded by trees and fence.
Colorful hotel kids' playroom with cushions, tables, and wall decorations.

Wellness

Covered swimming pool with hanging chairs and waterfall in a tropical hotel setting.
Spa Sensation with steam bath, whirlpool, sauna, and massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Daily shows in the theater and entertainment program.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi free of charge throughout the entire hotel.

Hotelhinweis

Smoking is not permitted in the restaurants.
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As of now, hotels in Mexico will introduce an "Eco-Tax". This means every user of a hotel room in Mexico is required, similar to a tourist tax, to pay a fee to the local government in cash at the hotel.
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Hotel code: CUN206

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been audited as part of independent certification procedures. The product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Earthcheck (valid until 18.03.2027)

Zusatzhinweis

On April 1, 2021, a tourism tax was implemented, which currently amounts to a one-time fee of 224 Mexican Pesos or approx. 11 US dollars per person, regardless of the planned duration of stay in the country.
The tax can be paid electronically before departure via the following link: http://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/
Alternatively, the tax can also be paid in cash upon arrival at the airport. Here, it is recommended to carry the exact amount in Mexican Pesos or US dollars.

Smoking ban

Smoking is prohibited in all public places in Mexico. This also applies to public transport, beaches, parks, hotels, and restaurants. Violations can be punished with fines or imprisonment.

Seasonal information

For stays between April and December, an increased occurrence of seagrass and algae may occur due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, an increased accumulation of brown algae is frequently recorded in the Caribbean during this time. This can affect the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are, of course, striving to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with municipal administrations. This requires the use of appropriate equipment, which may cause a slight level of noise.
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additionally bookable under CUN206I

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 21:31