Grand Oasis Palm Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Grand Oasis Palm is a compact, vertical family resort wedged between Nichupté Lagoon and a calm north facing beach in Cancun. Two main towers flank a central pool axis that runs from lobby to sand, with KiddO Zone water park set off to one side and quieter adults areas tucked away, all minutes from downtown and Oasis sister properties.
| Area / Zone | Best For | Key Tip | Watch Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Family Tower and Lobby | Central arrival, fast access to buffets and concierge help | Use this as your main waypoint when getting oriented on day one | Atrium noise and constant foot traffic can carry into nearby lower level rooms |
| Sens and Sian Kaan Tower Levels | Premium stays, stronger views, more adult oriented experience | Ask for upper floors facing ocean or lagoon for best panoramas | Extra elevator dependence if lifts are slow or crowded at peak times |
| Central Pool Atrium and Deck | Social time, daily activities, swim up relaxation | Follow the pool edge paths to reach beach, snacks and bars efficiently | Lounger gridlock and high noise levels during midday and entertainment hours |
| KiddO Zone and Pirate Ship Park | Young kids, splash play, lazy river style floating | Plan full mornings here, using the kids restaurant to avoid lobby trips | Very family heavy, louder environment and some distance from quieter corners |
| Lagoon Side Rooms and Boulevard Front | Sunset views, relatively quieter stays away from pool hub | Choose higher lagoon facing floors to reduce road noise and improve vistas | Traffic hum from Boulevard Kukulcán and longer walk to beach activities |
| Beachfront Palapa Zone and Pier Area | Calm swimming, sand play and easy boat excursion access | Sit slightly off center from main pool line for better breathing space | Narrow beach, dense lounger layout and constant excursion boat traffic in view |
2025 Grand Oasis Palm Map + Printable PDF (Official 2023 Edition)
Recent descriptions of Grand Oasis Palm confirm a stable, compact layout built around two towers, a central freeform pool and a narrow calm water beach. The KiddO Zone still operates as a self contained side enclave, while adults oriented pockets sit slightly apart from the main family traffic. Movement patterns remain walkable and vertical, with elevators and short paths replacing carts or shuttles across the property.
2025 Grand Oasis Palm Map Guide
Use the map by thinking in two directions at once: lagoon to ocean across the narrow strip, and bottom to top through the towers. The lobby and boulevard side anchor arrivals, the central pool axis pulls you toward the sand, and KiddO Zone sits off to the side as a mini park. Match zones to your trip style, choosing kid centric paths by day and quieter towers or lagoon views for recovery time.
What is the overall layout of Grand Oasis Palm, including its buildings, pools, and beach frontage?
Grand Oasis Palm is a slim north facing strip with two main towers, a central pool spine, side kids aqua park, and a narrow calm beach.
The resort sits on a narrow tongue of land between Nichupté Lagoon and the Bahía de Mujeres, with two 8 to 9 story towers running roughly lagoon to sea. The main family tower holds the lobby and most rooms, while the Sens or Sian Kaan sections occupy premium upper floors and adjacent structures. Between the towers, a central freeform pool fills the open atrium and runs outward toward the ocean, with bars and food spots lining the deck.
To one side of this axis the KiddO Zone forms a semi separate kids complex, with splash areas, pirate ship and lazy river. At the seaward edge, the raised pool deck steps down to a relatively narrow strip of sand and loungers, framed by a nearby pier and calm, shallow water.
Where are the restaurants, pools, kids club, and other main amenities located within Grand Oasis Palm?
Most dining, pools and kids facilities cluster between the two towers, with buffets near the lobby and KiddO Zone set to one side.
Most key amenities sit along the straight line from boulevard side lobby to the beach.
- Lobby level and lower floors host Las Palmas and La Hacienda buffets, close to check in and elevators for fast family access.
- Coffee & Me café and the Tabaqueria sit along the interior corridor that links lobby toward the pool deck social hub.
- The central freeform main pool fills the open courtyard between the towers, surrounded by loungers, towel stands and poolside bars.
- Specialty spots like The White Box, Maki Taco, Careyes and Bites cluster near the atrium and pool routes, not out on the beach.
- The KiddO Zone kids club, splash area and Pirate Ship park sit off to the side of the main complex, forming a semi separate enclave.
- A dedicated kids restaurant is embedded within the KiddO Zone, so families can eat without trekking back to the lobby and buffets.
- Adults only pools and Sian Kaan areas are tucked into more secluded corners or upper levels, away from the kids water park noise.
How do you walk between the lobby, the beach, and beachfront paths at Grand Oasis Palm?
From the lobby you walk a straight interior corridor then weave around the main pool, reaching the beach ramps in about 3 to 5 minutes.
Guests start at the main tower lobby on the boulevard side and head out the rear, following an interior corridor that passes Coffee & Me and shops. This indoor spine runs toward the center of the complex and ends at doors that open directly onto the main pool deck between the towers.
On the pool deck, paths follow the edges of the freeform pool toward the ocean side. Guests walk past loungers, activity areas and poolside bars until they reach the seaward edge of the deck. From there, stairs and ramps drop to the narrow sand strip, where you can turn left or right to follow the beachfront.
How do Grand Oasis Palm’s layout, size, and family amenities compare with Grand Oasis Cancun, Riu Caribe, and Moon Palace?
Grand Oasis Palm is compact, kid focused and calm water, smaller and tamer than Grand Oasis Cancun, Riu Caribe and huge Moon Palace.
Grand Oasis Palm sits as a dense, walkable vertical tower aimed at young families, while the others scale up in size or party energy.
| Resort | Layout and Size | Family and Kids Focus | Beach and Water | Vibe and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Oasis Palm | Compact, two towers, central pool spine, KiddO Zone on the side | Strong toddler and under 10 focus, family suites and contained kids aqua park | Calm, shallow north facing water, narrow but swimmable beach with little seaweed | Busy family hub, little walking, high noise around pool but easy oversight of kids |
| Grand Oasis Cancun | Much larger entertainment complex at Km 16.5 with sprawling grounds | More general audience, party leaning, does not match Palm’s dedicated kids infrastructure | Rough surf, strong waves and undertow on east facing Hotel Zone beach | Spring break style energy, concerts and casino, not ideal for cautious beach days with toddlers |
| Riu Caribe | Single big U shaped block wrapped around central pools | Has kids club but simpler than KiddO Zone lazy river and pirate ship setup | Similar calm north zone conditions, shallow and swimmable | Social and party themed evenings, louder adult oriented events than at Grand Oasis Palm |
| Moon Palace (The Grand) | Huge campus south of airport, internal golf carts needed | High end family complex with full water park and many indoor attractions | Seaweed prone, often murky water, weaker for classic ocean swimming | Luxury and large scale, best for families who value big on site parks more than beach quality |
In simple terms, choose Grand Oasis Palm for calm swimmable water and dense kid centric zones, Grand Oasis Cancun or Riu Caribe if you want more party energy, and Moon Palace if you care more about a huge water park than clear ocean.
Where are all Oasis Hotels & Resorts properties in Cancun located in relation to Grand Oasis Palm?
In Cancun, Oasis runs Palm and Sens at Km 4.5, Grand Oasis Cancun and The Pyramid at Km 16.5, plus two urban hotels downtown.
Grand Oasis Palm sits in the North Hotel Zone at Km 4.5 and is your reference point for the brand’s beach portfolio.
- The Sens Cancun sits within the same Km 4.5 complex as Grand Oasis Palm, sharing lobby access and core infrastructure.
- Grand Oasis Cancun lies down the strip at Km 16.5 in the East Hotel Zone, reachable by R 1 bus or taxi in about 20 to 30 minutes.
- The Pyramid at Grand Oasis rises from the same Km 16.5 entertainment complex, functioning as its upscale tower.
- Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis is inland in downtown Cancun on Av Tulum, across the bridge from Grand Oasis Palm.
- Smart Cancun by Oasis stands nearby in the same downtown zone, acting as a city and business oriented counterpart to the beach resorts.
Where exactly is Grand Oasis Palm located within the Cancun Hotel Zone?
Grand Oasis Palm sits at Km 4.5 on Blvd Kukulcán in Cancun’s north Hotel Zone, facing Bahía de Mujeres near El Embarcadero.
The resort occupies a narrow beachfront plot at Kilometer 4.5 of Boulevard Kukulcán, in the North Zone of the Cancun Hotel Zone, just after the Puente Calinda bridge as you head toward the island strip. It faces the calm waters of Bahía de Mujeres rather than the open Caribbean, giving it lagoon like conditions with minimal waves.
Immediately nearby are key landmarks such as El Embarcadero ferry terminal and the Torre Escénica scenic tower, both within easy walking distance. Playa Langosta, a popular public beach with its own “Cancun” sign and calm water, sits just west along the same shoreline, so the resort functions as a hub for this quiet, family oriented section of the strip.
Where are the different room categories and buildings located around the Grand Oasis Palm property?
Rooms sit in two towers along a lagoon to ocean line, with ocean or lagoon views and Sian Kaan tiers on the highest Sens levels.
Most room types are stacked vertically in the two facing towers that run between Nichupté Lagoon and the calm north beach.
- Main Family Tower rooms line both sides of the building, with the lobby and high volume family inventory closest to the central atrium.
- Ocean view rooms face north toward the pools and Bahía de Mujeres, overlooking the main deck, activities and pier traffic.
- Lagoon view rooms face south toward Boulevard Kukulcán and Nichupté Lagoon, trading pool noise for road hum and sunset views.
- The Sens and Sian Kaan categories occupy premium inventory in the dedicated Sens sections and upper floors, slightly removed from pool noise.
- Family suites are created by internally connected standard rooms, arranged within the family focused tower rather than in a distant annex.
- Quietest locations cluster on upper lagoon facing levels and Sian Kaan floors, higher above the atrium and away from the central pool spine.
What attractions, restaurants, and activities are within easy reach of Grand Oasis Palm?
From Km 4.5 you can walk to towers, ferries and beaches, and quickly bus or taxi into downtown for food and shopping.
You have several options within a short walk or quick ride of the resort.
- Torre Escénica, the rotating scenic tower almost next door, gives lagoon and ocean panoramas with minimal transit.
- El Embarcadero ferry terminal nearby connects you to Isla Mujeres and multiple snorkeling or catamaran excursions.
- Captain Hook pirate dinner cruises depart from the adjacent pier, making themed evening outings very low friction.
- Playa Langosta public beach, just west, offers another calm water swim area and a “Cancun” sign photo stop.
- Downtown Cancun, a short bus or taxi ride, opens access to local restaurants, markets and larger shopping centers.
Which room locations at Grand Oasis Palm offer the best ocean or lagoon views?
For views, pick higher floor ocean facing rooms for turquoise water and Isla Mujeres, or upper lagoon side rooms and Sian Kaan levels for sunsets.
The best outlooks come from getting higher and choosing your orientation carefully.
- Upper floor ocean view rooms look over the main pool deck to the bright turquoise bay and the Isla Mujeres skyline.
- Ocean side Sens or Sian Kaan levels combine height with slightly more separation from pool activity in front of the towers.
- Upper lagoon view rooms on the south side trade the ocean horizon for wide Nichupté Lagoon vistas and strong sunset colors.
- Lagoon facing Sian Kaan or Sens floors add quieter corridors and elevation, which helps maximize both view distance and calm.
What are the main transportation options from Cancun airport to Grand Oasis Palm?
From Cancun Airport you can use private transfers, shared shuttles or bus plus taxi combos, with typical travel times of about 25 to 35 minutes.
The main options differ on cost, comfort and delay pattern.
- Private transfer – Vehicle goes directly from CUN to Km 4.5, takes about 25 to 35 minutes in normal traffic, costs around 44 USD per vehicle and avoids extra hotel stops.
- Shared shuttle – Cheaper per person at roughly 24 USD, but often stops at several hotels in the Hotel Zone, stretching total time.
- ADO bus plus taxi – Bus runs to the downtown terminal, then you switch to a taxi to the Hotel Zone, workable for budget solo travelers but inconvenient with kids or heavy luggage.
How do you book or reserve restaurants at Grand Oasis Palm?
Specialty restaurants are reserved through the hotel app or concierge about 24 hours ahead, while buffets at Grand Oasis Palm require no booking.
Restaurant access splits into buffet and specialty systems. Las Palmas and La Hacienda buffets sit on a first come basis, so guests simply walk in without reservations. Careyes, The White Box, Maki Taco and similar venues use a controlled reservation grid, which opens about 24 hours in advance, typically around 7:00 in the morning. Guests secure slots through the hotel app or at concierge desks, but reports note fast sellouts and occasional app glitches. Sian Kaan and Sens tier guests often receive softer access through dedicated concierge support.
Which room areas at Grand Oasis Palm are typically the quietest?
Quietest rooms cluster on upper lagoon facing and Sian Kaan or Sens floors, away from the central pool atrium and KiddO Zone noise.
The resort’s noisiest energy centers on the main pool, KiddO Zone and atrium, so the calmest rooms sit furthest from these hubs. Lagoon side upper floors reduce both pool sound and lobby echoes, leaving only a more constant, distant boulevard hum. Rooms near the western edge of the lagoon side stack are often reported as most peaceful.
Sian Kaan and Sens levels add another buffer, since they occupy the highest floors and have more controlled corridor traffic. When booking, request an upper floor lagoon view in the quieter wings and avoid lower level pool facing rooms that act like an acoustic bowl.
What are the most wheelchair- and stroller-friendly routes and access points around Grand Oasis Palm?
Best mobility routes follow elevators from rooms to lobby ramps and the main pool deck, but beach access stops at the edge of the hardscape.
Wheelchair and stroller friendly travel works best if you stick to the main vertical cores and broad central paths.
- From guest rooms use the nearest elevator to the lobby, then follow the wide interior corridor toward the pool deck ramps.
- The primary lobby to pool route is ramped, but paving stones on the deck are uneven, so move slowly with small front wheels.
- Most major restaurants sit on or near this level, although a few have single nuisance steps that may need assistance to cross.
- Beach access is the main barrier, since hardscaping stops at the deck edge and soft sand requires lifting or dedicated beach chairs.
- Guests with limited mobility should request ground or low floors near elevator banks to reduce reliance on crowded or unreliable lifts.
Where are the best photo spots and scenic viewpoints at Grand Oasis Palm?
Top photo spots are lagoon side sunset views, palm gardens with signage, and the beach facing the pirate ship pier backdrop.
For standout images think in terms of light direction and backdrop variety. Lagoon side upper floor balconies or corridors capture vivid sunset colors over Nichupté Lagoon, reflecting on the water for evening shots. Within the grounds, manicured palm gardens and internal “Cancun style” signage give classic vacation photos without public beach crowds.
On the beach itself, angle your camera so the nearby pier and Captain Hook style pirate ships sit in the background, creating a more distinctive scene than a simple open water horizon.
How are Grand Oasis Palm and The Pyramid at Grand Oasis physically connected for guests?
Grand Oasis Palm and The Pyramid at Grand Oasis are not physically linked; guests use road transport about 20 to 30 minutes apart.
Grand Oasis Palm sits at Km 4.5 in the north Hotel Zone, while Grand Oasis Cancun and The Pyramid complex are at Km 16.5 on the east coast strip. No shared walkways, bridges or internal shuttles connect their grounds, and they function as separate resort campuses along Boulevard Kukulcán.
Guests who want to visit The Pyramid travel by public R 1 bus or by taxi along the main road. The road journey typically takes 20 to 30 minutes each way, depending on traffic and intermediate hotel stops.
Archive Grand Oasis Palm Maps
Below are all official map versions released for Grand Oasis Palm between 2024 and 2015.
2023-2024 Grand Oasis Palm Map (Official 2023 Edition)
2017 Grand Oasis Palm Map
2015 Grand Oasis Palm Map
