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Compare Iberostar Selection Cancun vs. Peer Cancun Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Cancun.
Iberostar Selection Cancun vs. Peer Cancun Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberostar Selection Cancun (Current) | Cancun, Mexico | 426 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 24,219 sq. ft. | 4 |
| Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Mexico | 2,404 | 140,000 sq. ft. | 85,164 sq. ft. | 1 |
| The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Mexico | 1,300 | 134,500 sq. ft. | 31,880 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Cancun, Mexico | 715 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 25,200 sq. ft. | 14 |
| Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach | Cancun, Mexico | 600 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 15,339 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Grand Oasis Cancun | Cancun, Mexico | 1,156 | 35,237 sq. ft. | 19,068 sq. ft. | 12 |
| The Pyramid Cancun Gourmet Premium All Inclusive | Cancun, Mexico | 418 | 35,237 sq. ft. | 19,068 sq. ft. | 12 |
Iberostar Selection Cancun — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
426 Total Keys · Up to 179 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
60,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 4 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 256–2,549 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
24,219 Sq. Ft. · 2,549 Theater · 1,794 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 121 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Cancun Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Cancun Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Cancun Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Cancun Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.