Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

The spectacular Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is located on Cancun’s tranquil south shore just outside of Cancun.  This 3-floor family-friendly all-inclusive mega resort features 2,457 rooms and accommodations with double Jacuzzis and balconies in all rooms and suites, two incredible free-style pools spread across the property ocean front, six poolside Jacuzzis, a pristine white-sand beach that spreads as far as you can see, a supervised kids club for the kids in the family, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, world-class spa facilities and enough land and water activities to keep everyone busy all day and night.

Resort Activities at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

Sports Book & Electronic Bingo facility 

Located at the Sunrise section this area offers 240 slot machines and 26  32” LCD screens in the Sports Book area.  This area is open daily from 10 am to 2 am.  Beverages and snacks are served.  Available to adults 18 years and older.

Water activities include

  • 2 meandering pools
  • 4 swim up bars
  • Dive tank for introductory scuba diving demonstrations
  • Non-motorized water sports
  • Jet skis, parasailing, diving and snorkelling available at an additional charge

Land activities include

  • 6 tennis courts, lighted for night play, rackets and balls supplied
  • 2 basketball courts
  • Giant chess board
  • Jogging tour
  • Bocce ball
  • Salsa lessons
  • Ping pong tournaments
  • Climbing tower
  • Complimentary bicycles
  • Jogging track
  • Spanish lessons
  • 2 fitness centers with bi-lingual attendants
  • Soccer
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Plus on site Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course offering 27 holes

Spa

The Moon Palace Resort & Spa offers world-class spa services in the state-of-the-art spa facilities located in the Golf Club.  Upon arrival at the spa, a thoroughly relaxing hydrotherapy experience is your first stop, followed by a choice of the latest spa services – massages, bath therapies, facials and body scrubs – expertly administered in 30 spacious treatment rooms.  If you would like to enjoy a treatment with your partner, there are 3 couples’ massage rooms with golf course/lake views.  Six master spa suites provide balneotherapy, where healing mineral water cures whatever ails you

 

Hydrotherapy facilities include

  • Contrast lagoon
  • Jacuzzi
  • Herbal steam room
  • Dry sauna with Eucalyptus
  • Pressure showers
  • Hydro reflexology (foot whirlpool)
  • Personal care amenities
  • Water, juice and fruit
  • Robe and sandal service
  • Showers
  • Private locker

Hydrotherapy area open from 8 am to 8 pm – free with purchase of spa service, $25.00 fee per person per day without spa service.

 

Treatment facilities include

  • Golden suite with private sauna, steam room, double Jacuzzi, shower and private dressing room, just for two spa treatment tables
  • 3 couples massage rooms with golf/lake view
  • 6 master suites with Balneotherapy
  • 20 massage, facials & treatment rooms

 

Spa services available from 9 am to 7 pm.  All services are additional charge.  Reservations required.

 

Kids' Club

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort’s  Kids Club is a complimentary activity club for children age 4-12 years old.  Children under 4 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Hours of operation are from 10 am to 9:30 pm daily.  Lunch and dinner are provided from a kid-friendly menu consisting of favourites such as chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, ham and cheese, turkey and tuna sandwiches, assorted fruits and desserts.  Children must be registered by a parent at 10 am each day and all children wear an identification wrist band.  Activities include fun filled games such as water balloon, whipped cream fights, pool, tennis, pizza, cookie & piñata making classes, sand castle building, mini-golf, art time , beach soccer and much more.  Evening activities include puppet shows, pizza parties, VIP movie nights and popcorn & disco parties.  For tennis lessons, kids must bring sports shoes (no sandals), cap, t-shirt and sun block and be at the kids club by 10:45 am.  For mini-golf, kids will need a cap, t-shirt and sunblock and be at the club by 10:45 am.  Kids clubhouse will remain open during indoor activities and will be closed while outdoor activities are taking place.

**Hours of operation are subject to change.

 

The Moon Palace Sunrise section offers a kids pool for children ages 4 through 12 featuring a variety of waters slides and water activities.

 

Miniature golf and playground area is available to all guests.

 

Babysitting Services

Nanny services are available at a charge and must be reserved at least 6 hours ahead of required time.

 

Water sports

Moon Palace Resort activities include the use of non-motorized water sports at the on-site marina.  Plus, on the beach nearby independent operators offer a full range of water activities including jet skiing, banana boats, parasailing, windsurfing, sailing and fishing (additional charge).

 

Tours

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort offers a tour desk where you can arrange these tours as well as many additional tours such as Xcaret, Xel-ha, snorkelling, diving, golf, etc.  Additional tour charges apply.

 

Chichen Itza

The capital of the Mayan Civilization located approximately 126 miles or 2.5 hours from Cancun.  This is one of the most important and advanced ceremonial and religious centers in Mesoamerica.  Guided tour or archaeological site lasts 2 hours.  Please bring comfortable walking shoes, mosquito repellent and sun block lotion.  Note:  additional charge for video camera of $4.00 collected at entrance to park.

 

Tour includes

  • Round trip transportation in air-conditioned bus
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Entrance fee to archaeological site
  • Lunch buffet

Not included

  • Beverages
  • Souvenirs

 

Departure Days

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

  • Beach Palace 7:30 am
  • Cancun Palace 7:20 am
  • Sun Palace 7:10 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 7:50 am (Nizuc) 8 am (Sunrise)
  • Playacar Palace 8 am
  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 8:35 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 8:50 am

 Chichen Itza Tour Value $100.00 per adult, $67.00 per child

Wet’n Wild

The only water park in Cancun and Riviera Maya covering 18 acres of land and 800 feet of white sand beach.  Enjoy a full day of water attractions including the Lazy River, Wave Pool and the thrilling Kamikaze ride.

 

Tour includes

  • Round trip transportation in air-conditioned bus
  • Entrance fee to water park
  • All rides and activities with exception of Swim with the Dolphins
  • Food and beverages

Not included

  • Swim with the Dolphins
  • Inner tubes, towels and lockers

Recommendations: Bring extra money for shipping and additional activities, bathing suit, towel and biodegradable sun block lotion.

 

Departure Days

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

  • Beach Palace 10:10 am
  • Cancun Palace 10 am
  • Sun Palace 9:50 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 9 am (Nizuc) 9:10 am (Sunrise)
  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 8:50 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 8:30 am
  • Playacar Palace 9:20 am

 Wet n'Wild Tour Value $59.00 per person

Tulum/Xpu-ha

The fortified city situated next to the Caribbean Sea overlooking the stunning ocean and white sand beach.  After the ruins tour, continue on to visit the ecological park Xpu-ha where you can enjoy a day of snorkelling or kayaking or have a delicious lunch buffet.   Guided out of site lasts 2 hours.

 

Tour includes

  • Round trip transportation on an air-conditioned bus
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Entrance fee to the archaeological site
  • Lunch buffet at Xpu-ha Palace

Not included

  • Beverages at ruins or on bus
  • Souvenirs

Recommendations

Bring extra money for shopping, comfortable walking shoes, mosquito repellent and sun block lotion.  Tulum park charges $4.00 for all video cameras also.

 

Departure Days

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

  • Beach Palace 8:00 am
  • Cancun Palace 7:50 am
  • Sun Palace 7:40 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 8:20 am (Nizuc) 8:30 am (Sunrise)
  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 8:30 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 9:05 am
  • Playacar Palace 9:20 am

 Tulum/Xpu-ha Tour Value $100.00 per adult, $67.00 per child

Isla Mujeres

Sstart the day sailing about the party boat to the Palace Resorts’  exclusive beach club located on the Island of Isla Mujeres.  Enjoy snorkelling the coral reefs or spend some beach time enjoying the views of the Caribbean.  After snorkelling or beach time, enjoy a delicious lunch buffet served at an open air restaurant at the Isla Mujeres Palace.  After lunch explore the downtown area for shopping.

 

Tour includes

  • Round trip transportation by boat
  • Soft drinks aboard the boat
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Snacks, lunch buffet and beverages at Isla Discovery Beach Club
  • Shopping tour to Isla Mujeres downtown (guided tour)

Not included

  • Optional activities such as snorkelling tour or scuba diving
  • Around the island tour
  • Swim with the Dolphins Tour

Recommendations

  • Bring extra money for shopping and additional activities
  • Bring bathing suit and biodegradable sun block lotion

Departures:

Monday- Saturday

  • Beach Palace 9:30 am
  • Cancun Palace 9:15 am
  • Sun Palace 9:00 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 7 am (Nizuc) 7:10 am (Sunrise)

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 7:40 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 7:30 am
  • Playacar Palace 8:10 am

 Isla Mujeres Tour Value $75.00 per adult, $40.00 per child

Coba

One of the oldest cities of the Mayan civilization.  Visit the historical site located in the middle of the lush jungle among 5 lagoons and admire the highest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula – taller than “The Castle” pyramid of Chichen Itza.   Guided tour of the site lasts two hours.

 

Tour includes:

  • Round trip transportation on an air-conditioned bus
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Entrance fee to the archaeological site

Not included:

  • Beverages or lunch

Recommendations: 

  • This tour is approximately 8 hours long for guests staying on the hotel zone
  • Bring extra money for lunch, drinks and shopping
  • Federal charge for video camera at archaeological site is $4.00
  • Comfortable walking shoes, mosquito repellent and biodegradable sun block lotion

 

Thursdays

  • Beach Palace 7:30 am
  • Cancun Palace 7:50 am
  • Sun Palace 8:00 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 8:20 am (Nizuc) 8:35 am (Sunrise)
  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 8:35 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 8:50 am
  • Playacar Palace 8:00 am

 Coba Tour Value $80.00 per adult, $42.00 per child

Zip Line – Holkan Kingdom Park

For adventurous fun, we recommend this tour.  Located at Holkan Kingdom Park across from the Moon Palace.  The zip line adventure consists of 12 zip line platforms, from the shortest to the longest lines, 10 cables, including 2 “Nepalese” bridges and climbing walls.  Fly over the jungle foliage and man-made lagoons, always attached to a safety cable and harnesses, and constantly in the eye of the expert guides that will ensure your personal safety.

 

Tour includes

  • Round trip transportation in air-conditioned bus to Holkan Kingdom Park
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • First Class Equipment

 

Not included

  • Professional photography during the activity
  • Beverages

 

Recommendations

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, sunglasses, hat, mosquito repellent and sun block – flip flop shoes not recommended
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • Expectant mothers, people prone to vertigo, with heart problems or other physical limitations are not allowed

 

Monday-Saturday

  • Beach Palace 8:00 am
  • Cancun Palace 7:50 am
  • Sun Palace 7:40 am
  • Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort 12:10 pm (Nizuc)12:20 pm (Sunrise)
  • Aventura Spa Palace/Aventura Cove Palace 9:25 am
  • Xpu-ha Palace 9:10 am
  • Playacar Palace 9:55 am

 

Golf

Palace  Golf – an all inclusive golf package option is available.  Guests receive unlimited rounds of golf per adult, per stay, transportation to and from the courses (Playacar Spa & Golf Club, Riviera Cancun Golf Club and Moon Spa & Golf Club), beverages, snacks and shared cart.  Tee times can be arranged 90 days prior to arrival at teetimes@palaceresorts.com.

 

Individual golf appointments can also be arranged at any of the golf courses in the area at the tour desk.

 

At the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort golf-inclusive packages are available and include transportation to the course from any Palace Resort in Cancun or Riviera Maya, as well as food and beverages at the Clubhouse, greens fees, snacks and drinks along the course, a shared golf cart, use of the pool, and all meals at either of the Clubhouse restaurants.  Roving course carts provide snacks and beverages.  Palace guests gain exclusive access to La Palapa, the “gateway” to the Golf Club, where resort guests are transferred via limo carts and beverages are served continuously from 9 am to 5 pm.

 

Course Data – Moon Spa & Golf Club

  • Course Designer:  Jack Nicklaus Signature
  • Course Open:  6 am to dusk
  • 27 holes:  3 9-hole courses, each par 36
  • Total Yardage:  10,798
  • Slope Ratings:  Men 133/128/124; Women 139/123
  • Course Ratings:  Men 75.3/72/70.4; Women 77.1/70.6
  • Fairways:  Paspalum
  • Greens:  EE1 Paspalum

 

**Club House offers breathtaking views of the ‘Dunes’ and ‘Jungle’ courses. 

**New infinity pool features spectacular views of the ‘Lake’ Course and a swim-up bar offering a variety of snacks and drinks.

**Full-service Pro Shop stocked with brand name equipment and apparel.  Pro shop staff are also available to arrange tee times, group outings, lessons and merchandise.  Other services include club rentals, practice range, putting and chipping greens, lockers, showers and club storage.

**World-class spa facilities at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is the ideal for a combined day of golf and spa or relaxing massage and hydrotherapy treatments after your round of golf.

**Keeping with the latest technology, Palace Resorts offers GPS systems in all of its carts giving golfers exact distancing, electronic scoring, live tournament leaderboard, food and beverage ordering and much more.

 

Course Rates – Moon Spa & Golf Club

Description                                         May 1-December 20, 2010           December 21-April 30, 2010

Walk in                                                                 $210.00                                 $260.00

Twilight (after 2 pm)                       $110.00                                 $160.00

Extra Rider                                          $35.00                                                   $45.00

Junior Fee (17 and younger)       $60.00                                                   $60.00

Replay                                                  $105.00                                 $130.00

Early play (6 to 7 am)                      $220.00                                 $220.00

Club Rental (premium)                  $50.00

Club Rental                                         $30.00

Shoe Rental                                        $15.00

Lessons                                                                $20.00 to $45.00

Range balls included in green fees

(Subject to change without notice)

 

Playacar Spa & Golf Clubis the first all-inclusive golf club in Mexico.  In keeping in the tradition of the Palace Resorts, any food and/or beverages consumed at the golf course by Palace Resorts guests is included in the golf fees.   This includes items from the two beverage carts that are constantly making rounds on the golf club, as well as food and beverage at the ‘19th Hole’ after you’ve completed your round.  The package includes a round of golf (includes green fees), transportation from and to the hotel and a shared golf cart.

 

Course Data – Playacar Course

  • Course Designer:  Robert Von Hagge Signature
  • Open:  6 am to dusk
  • 18 holes:  2 9-hole courses, each par 36
  • Total Yardage:  7, 202
  • Slope Ratings:  Men 148/136; Women 134

**Playacar 19th Hole offers great hamburgers along with your favourite beverage and overlooks the 18th green making the perfect ending to a day of golfing in paradise!

**The Spa at the Playacar Spa & Golf Club offers brand new state-of-the-art facility that is the ideal accompaniment to a full day of golf.  Treatment rooms overlook the scenic course with an environment set to sooth and pamper  the body, mind and soul.

 

Riviera Cancun Golf & Resortsis a Signature Designed course by renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus.    The course features strategic bunkering, immaculate greens and stunning layout of fairways as well as wooden bridges all in native surroundings  of mangroves, dunes, lakes and native palm trees.

 

Course Data – Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts

  • Course Designer:  Jack Nicklaus Signature
  • Open:  6 am to dusk
  • 18 holes – 14 are ocean view
  • Total yardage:  7, 060
  • Fairways:  Paspalum Supreme
  • Greens:  Paspalum Supreme

**A luxurious club house with open terraces and spectacular views of the 18th hole also offering an air-conditioned snack bar, pro shop, reception area and Sauna facilities.

**Full service pro shop is stocked with brand name equipment and apparel with staff ready to help with tee times, group outings, lessons and merchandise.

**Riviera Cancun 19th Hole is open for snacks and bar service from 6 am to 6 pm

**Practice area is available including a driving range, chipping and putting greens and a green side bunker.

**100 golf carts available

 

Course Rates – Riviera Cancun Golf Club

Description                                         May 1-December 20, 2010           December 21-April 30, 2010

Walk in                                                                 $150.00                                 $200.00

Twilight (after 2 pm)                       $70.00                                                   $120.00

Extra Rider                                          $25.00                                                   $35.00

Junior Fee (17 and younger)       $40.00                                                   $40.00

Replay                                                  $75.00                                                   $100.00

Early play (6 to 7 am)                      $120.00                                 $170.00

Club Rental (premium)                  $50.00

Club Rental                                         $30.00

Shoe Rental                                        $15.00

Lessons                                                                $20.00 to $45.00

Range balls included in green fees

(Subject to change without notice)

 

Golf Tour Package

The Palace Resorts new golf tour package gives guests the opportunity to sample three of the best golf courses located in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.  It includes one round at each of these exclusive golf courses:  Moon Spa & Golf Club, Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts and Playacar Spa & Golf Club.

 

Theme Nights

Monday – Casino Night – held in Ballroom

Tuesday – Comedy Night – held in Ballroom

Wednesday – Karaoke Night – held in the Lobby Bar

Thursday – Mexican Night –held in Ballroom

Friday – Pirates Night – held in Auditorium

Sunday – Grilled Barbecue & Welcome Party held in the Auditorium & Lobby

 

Subject to change without notice.