Gran Meliã Cancún, a beachfront hotel resembling a modern Mayan temple, presents a unique getaway in the heart of Cancún’s popular hotel zone. And its architecture is as impressive as the natural surroundings. Set between the stunning shores of the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, the 678-room, AAA four-diamond destination is flanked by a sweep of bright white sand and miles of cerulean surf.

Once inside the lobby atrium, guests are greeted by an impressive, pyramid-shaped skylight, lush hanging plants and elegantly designed lounge areas and restaurants. On consecutive floors, stylish guestrooms feature spacious living areas, private terraces—many overlooking the sprawling sea—24-hour room service, plush bath robes, and tubs for two. Couples staying in one of the Royal Service suites, a member of the Leading Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Hotels of the World, enjoy additional services, from welcome drinks and a private lounge for check in and checkout, to daily continental breakfast, an international bar with a chef’s selection of hors d’oeuvres, and special pillow and soap menus.

With its wide range of amenities and activities, Grand Meliã ensures that couples and their guests stay as busy as they desire. Par for the course: à la carte dining in several restaurants, nine holes of golf, thrilling watersports, paddle tennis courts, four swimming pools and YHi Spa, a member of Leading Spas of the World. In front of the resort awaits the longest marina in Cancún, Aquaworld, while the area’s most famous shopping center is only five minutes away. Meanwhile, the attractions of downtown Cancún beckon just 20 minutes from the resort.

Wedding couples can take their vows on the adjacent beach, poolside, in a garden or against the greens of the resort’s golf course. Afterward, a reception for up to 1,100 guests may be arranged inside in a ballroom decked according to the specific wishes of the bride and groom. A number of wedding and honeymoon packages allow couples to further custom design their day. What’s more, Gran Meliã Cancún’s event coordinator and staff oversee all the important details and are also available to arrange unique bridal theme parties and dinners.