The key fact for any Hyatt Vivid Grand Island review in late 2026 is that the hotel is no longer a Hyatt. On 19 August 2026 the 400-room high-rise on Grand Island (Blvd. Kukulcán Km 16.5) left the Hyatt Inclusive Collection and became Mondrian Cancun All Inclusive, the first all-inclusive from Ennismore’s Mondrian brand. The tower, the rooftop infinity pool and the lagoon views are the same. The beach is still reached by shuttle, the restaurants and branding are new, and the strict adults-only rule is no longer certain. It suits design-minded couples and friends who value views, rooftop life and food variety over stepping straight onto the sand.
Mondrian Cancun All Inclusive (former Hyatt Vivid Grand Island)
- Mondrian’s first all-inclusive, rebranded from Hyatt Vivid on 19 Aug 2026
- Adults-only rooftop infinity pool, The Observatory, billed as Cancún’s longest
- 10 restaurants and six bars, incl. Cuyo (Yucatán seafood) and Niko (Japanese)
- Free shuttle to the private Bungalow Beach Club; Mondrian+ upgrade with butler service
The former Hyatt Vivid Grand Island: a 400-room all-inclusive tower between the Nichupté Lagoon and the sea, run by Mondrian since 19 Aug 2026, with a beach club reached by shuttle.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Quick Verdict
The former Hyatt Vivid is a stylish, social, all-inclusive tower with big views over the Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean. It is not a beachfront resort: guests ride a free shuttle to a separate beach club. Under Mondrian it has 10 restaurants, six bars and three pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool, and a spa, teens club and more restaurants are promised for later in 2026. Book it for the rooftop scene, the rooms and a central Hotel Zone base. Skip it if you want to step from your room onto the beach, or if you need a guaranteed child-free resort.
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Review: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rooftop infinity pool billed by the company as Cancún’s longest, now adults-only
- Every room has a terrace or balcony with sea or lagoon views
- 10 restaurants and six bars, from Yucatán seafood at Cuyo to Japanese at Niko
- Free shuttle to a private beach club in the Hotel Zone
- About 15 minutes from the airport, a short transfer by Cancún standards
Cons
- Not on the beach: every beach day depends on the shuttle
- Brand changed in August 2026, so many reviews online describe the Hyatt version
- Full-service spa, teens club and some restaurants were still listed as “later in 2026”
- Age policy has changed from strictly adults-only; confirm before booking
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Is Now Mondrian Cancun: What Changed
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island opened in spring 2024 as the debut of Hyatt’s adults-only Vivid brand. In 2026 the owner, Grupo Murano, and Hyatt agreed to move the hotel to a new operator. A notice to owners quoted on traveler forums said existing reservations would be honored. Mondrian, part of Ennismore, took over on 19 August 2026 and calls it the brand’s first all-inclusive. This is what we confirmed as of October 2026 from Ennismore’s announcement and trade coverage.
| Item | Hyatt Vivid era (2024–Aug 2026) | Mondrian era (from 19 Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Hyatt Inclusive Collection | Mondrian Hotels & Residences (Ennismore) |
| Age policy | Adults-only | Rooftop pool adults-only; teens club announced, so confirm the policy |
| Rooms | 400 suites | 400 rooms with terraces or balconies |
| Beach | Shuttle to Ennea Beach Club | Shuttle to Bungalow Beach Club |
| Dining | Hyatt Vivid venues | 10 restaurants and six bars |
| Premium tier | Vantage Club | Mondrian+ |
| Loyalty | World of Hyatt | Not World of Hyatt; ask whether your rate earns Accor points |
One practical warning: many guest reviews online, including the ratings on booking sites, were written about the Hyatt version. Read the recent ones first, and treat older comments about food, the spa and the beach club as out of date.
Location: Grand Island at Km 16.5, Between Lagoon and Sea
The hotel sits in a gated development on the lagoon side of Blvd. Kukulcán at Km 16.5, in the southern half of the Hotel Zone. Booking.com puts it about 2 km (1.2 miles) from Playa Delfines, and the airport is about 15 minutes away by car. Our Cancun Hotel Zone map shows why this matters. You are on the east-facing stretch, where the sea has bigger waves and more red and yellow flags, but the hotel itself looks over the calm Nichupté Lagoon.
For the beach, Mondrian runs a complimentary shuttle to Bungalow Beach Club, a private beachfront venue in the Hotel Zone with daybeds, sushi, sharing plates and cocktails. Shuttle timing shapes your day. Ask for the current schedule at check-in and plan beach time around it. If you also want to see the public sands nearby, our Playa Delfines and El Mirador guide covers the closest one.
Rooms and Mondrian+
All 400 rooms have a private terrace or balcony facing either the sea or the lagoon. Under Hyatt, suites ranged from about 570 sq ft to more than 3,000 sq ft. Mondrian’s booking categories include names such as Signature Bay King and Loft Suite Coastal King. “Bay” rooms look over the lagoon, so pick a sea-view or coastal category if the Caribbean view matters to you.
- Mondrian+: the upgraded tier. It adds top-floor rooms, butler service, a private check-in lounge, access to the adults-only rooftop pool, preferred seating at the beach club and an upgraded drinks program.
- Is it worth it? If the rooftop pool is the reason you are booking, yes. Check whether your room category includes rooftop access, and compare the club logic with our guide to Cancun VIP club upgrades.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Pools and the Rooftop
There are three pool areas. Two face the Nichupté Lagoon, and the third is The Observatory, a rooftop infinity pool with views across Cancún. Mondrian bills it as the city’s longest rooftop infinity pool, and it is now adults-only. That pool is the hotel’s signature, and it makes this one of the better choices in Cancún for sunset views without leaving the property. There are also private pool cabanas to rent.
Dining and Bars
Mondrian lists 10 restaurants and six bars. Named venues include Cuyo (Yucatán coast seafood with wood-fire cooking and agave cocktails), Cuyo Ceviche, Niko (contemporary Japanese and sushi, set above the resort), Gallery by Mondrian, Sun & Moon, Mondrian Market and the Uno Más food truck. A coastal Italian restaurant, a signature steakhouse and a Cuban-inspired sunset bar were announced for later in 2026. A travel advisor who visited in September 2026 noted that the setup feels less like a traditional all-inclusive, so expect a more à la carte, lifestyle-hotel rhythm than a buffet-and-swim-up-bar resort.
Spa, Fitness, Golf and What Is Still Coming
At opening, Mondrian offered a 24-hour fitness studio, daily movement classes and mindful programming. A full-service spa and expanded fitness facilities were promised for later in 2026, along with meeting rooms and a teens club. Under Hyatt the spa was also unfinished for a time, so ask what is open on your dates before you book for wellness. Guests get preferred access to a neighboring golf course, and our Cancun golf guide covers the local courses. Mondrian is also building 328 branded residences overlooking the lagoon, so expect some construction activity in the development.
Who Should Book and Who Should Skip
| Book it if you… | Skip it if you… |
|---|---|
| Love rooftop pools, design hotels and lagoon sunsets | Want to walk from your room onto the sand |
| Want a short airport transfer and a central Hotel Zone base | Need a guaranteed adults-only property |
| Prefer à la carte variety over buffets | Want a fully finished resort with spa open on day one |
| Do not mind a scheduled beach-club shuttle | Are loyal to World of Hyatt |
Mondrian Cancun (ex-Hyatt Vivid) vs Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
| Mondrian (ex-Vivid) | Live Aqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Island, lagoon side (Hotel Zone Km 16.5) | Middle Hotel Zone (Km 12.5 - Across La Isla) |
| Price level | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Design-minded couples and friends who value rooftop views and food variety over a beachfront room | Adult couples and friends who care about food, design and a relaxed social mood, with La Isla across the street |
| Pool | Two lagoon-facing pools plus The Observatory, an adults-only rooftop infinity pool | Several pools incl. the Azur, Aqua and Main pools (8 am–8 pm); free loungers; Balinese beds included with suites |
| Beach & Wave Conditions | Not beachfront: lagoon-side tower with a free shuttle to Bungalow Beach Club on the east-facing Hotel Zone | Beach facing the open Caribbean; waves and red or yellow flags are common; Blue Flag certified, per the resort |
| All-Inclusive & Taxes | All-inclusive; 21% hotel taxes and Cancún environmental fee (~82 MXN/room/night) apply | All-inclusive with national and international drinks; 21% taxes usually in quotes; Carnivore and spa extra |
| CUN Transfer & Parking | About 15 min by car from CUN Airport; confirm parking with the hotel | About 20 min by road from CUN Airport; confirm parking with the hotel |
| Rates | Check Mondrian (ex-Vivid) Rates | Check Live Aqua Rates |
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Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun, a few kilometers north at Km 12.5, is the most natural alternative. It is an adults-only all-inclusive with a similar design-led feel, and it sits directly on the beach across from La Isla mall. Choose Live Aqua for the sand at your door. Choose the Mondrian for the rooftop pool and the newer tower. Read our Live Aqua Cancun review. If you want to stay with Hyatt, our Hyatt Zilara Cancun review covers the brand’s renovated adults-only beachfront resort.
Costs and Fees Beyond the Rate
- Hotel taxes: 16% IVA + 5% state lodging tax (ISH) = 21% on the room rate. This is usually already in all-inclusive quotes, but always worth checking.
- Environmental sanitation fee: Cancún’s Derecho de Saneamiento Ambiental is about 82 MXN per room per night (~$4–5 USD), paid at the hotel at check-in.
- VISITAX: a one-time state fee of about 285 MXN per foreign visitor (~$15–17 USD), paid only on the official portal, visitax.gob.mx. Third-party sites overcharge, and exemptions change, so check the portal.
- Likely extras: Mondrian+ upgrades, cabana rentals, spa treatments once the spa opens, and golf.
See our Cancun taxes, VISITAX and tipping guide for the details. Before you fly, check travel.state.gov. The US State Department rates Quintana Roo at Level 2, “Exercise increased caution” (last updated May 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyatt Vivid Grand Island called now?
Mondrian Cancun All Inclusive. The hotel left Hyatt on 19 August 2026 and is now run by Mondrian Hotels & Residences, part of Ennismore.
Is Hyatt Vivid Grand Island still adults-only?
Not necessarily. Under Hyatt it was adults-only. Mondrian’s launch materials describe the rooftop pool as adults-only and list a teens club among upcoming additions, so confirm the current age policy before booking.
Is Hyatt Vivid Grand Island on the beach?
No. It faces the Nichupté Lagoon. Guests take a free shuttle to Bungalow Beach Club, a private beachfront venue in the Hotel Zone.
Can I still earn Hyatt points at Hyatt Vivid Grand Island?
No. Since 19 August 2026 the hotel is no longer part of World of Hyatt. Existing reservations were to be honored, but confirm the details of any Hyatt award stay with Hyatt directly.
How far is Hyatt Vivid Grand Island from Cancún airport?
About 15 minutes by car. Pre-book a transfer with our Cancun airport transfers guide.
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