Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma — Family Review
Puerto Morelos, Mexico · 5-star · 4.6/5 (1,543 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- All-inclusive
- Connecting rooms
- Spa
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma is a 5-star family-friendly resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, about 23 minutes from Cancun (CUN). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, connecting rooms and a spa. Guests rate it 4.6/5 across 1,543 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting · Short travel days (quick airport transfer) |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families who need every detail confirmed up front — verify specifics when booking |
| Best ages | School-age kids |
| Closest airport | CUN — Cancún International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~23 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Not confirmed |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | A room may sleep up to 3 (confirm exact room) |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 5-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.6/5 (1,543 reviews) |
| Location | Puerto Morelos, Mexico |
| Nearest airport | CUN — Cancún International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~23 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Not confirmed |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Largest room sleeps | 3 |
| Connecting rooms | Available |
| Booked with our partner as | Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya - An Adults Only All Inclusive |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Connecting rooms
- A spa
Watch-outs for parents
- Largest room configuration we track sleeps 3 — larger families may need two rooms.
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
- Short travel days (quick airport transfer)
Skip it if…
- You want a guarantee on a specific room type — always confirm the exact room when booking.
Room fit for families
- Property data indicates a room here may sleep up to 3. Room categories and occupancy vary by date — confirm the exact qualifying room before booking.
- Connecting rooms are available — a practical option for families of 5+ or trips with grandparents.
- Suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma sits in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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5/5Excellent all around resort.
Watch out: Land shark not open fir dinner. No hot dogs.
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5/5Great place to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The staff made our stay special.
Liked: Resort was clean, staff was wonderful.
Watch out: Not a great beach, if that’s important to you. Pools were very nice.
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4/5
Watch out: Did not get the ocean view, even when we booked for it. Minimal food options Additional fees for beds on…
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4.5/5Beautiful, small resort for reasonable price.
Liked: Smaller scale than most all inclusives. Extremely friendly staff. Effortless check-in and out. Very good maintenance of public areas and beach.
Watch out: Poolside towels weren’t always available. Bathroom mirror needs to be replaced as glass had black spots where mirrored glass was missing.
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Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Family Resorts with Connecting Rooms
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma FAQ
Does Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma have a kids club?
Yes — Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma from the airport?
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma is roughly 23 minutes by road from Cancun (CUN). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma sleep a family of 5?
The largest single-room configuration we track sleeps 3. Room fit varies by date and party size — search your dates and kids' ages and we'll show which rooms (or two-room combinations) actually fit.
Is Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma good for toddlers?
We don't have confirmed toddler-specific facilities (infant policy, cribs) on file for Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma. Our toddler rankings list Mexico resorts with confirmed infant-friendly signals.
How much does a trip to Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.