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Compare The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun vs. Peer Cancun, Quintana Roo Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Cancun, Quintana Roo.
The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun vs. Peer Cancun, Quintana Roo Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun (Current) | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 1,300 | 134,500 sq. ft. | 31,880 sq. ft. | 7 |
| Moon Palace Cancun | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 2,404 | 140,000 sq. ft. | 85,164 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 715 | 70,000 sq. ft. | 31,500 sq. ft. | 14 |
| Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 600 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 15,339 sq. ft. | 13 |
| Iberostar Selection Cancun | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 426 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 24,219 sq. ft. | 4 |
| Grand Oasis Cancun | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 1,156 | 35,237 sq. ft. | 19,068 sq. ft. | 12 |
| The Pyramid Cancun Gourmet Premium All Inclusive | Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | 418 | 35,237 sq. ft. | 19,068 sq. ft. | 12 |
The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,300 Total Keys · Up to 546 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
134,500 Sq. Ft. Total · 7 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 780–3,356 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
31,880 Sq. Ft. · 3,356 Theater · 2,361 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 159 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Cancun, Quintana Roo Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Cancun, Quintana Roo Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ORD (Cancun, Quintana Roo Regional / Metro Hub 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, Quintana Roo 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
$42,000 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.