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Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport | Marriott Bonvoy

Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport | Marriott Bonvoy

Note7.8/10

Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport
Country
Mexico
City
Cancun
Room Type
Suite 1 king bed
Loyalty Program Status
Platinum
Points Per Night
16 000
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Due to my late night arrival in Mexico, I decided to make a stop at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport before heading to Playa del Carmen the next day. Thanks to the hotel’s free airport shuttle, I was able to save on transportation.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Reservation

My stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport cost me $177 for one night in a room with a king bed, though I was able to get a suite upgrade thanks to my Platinum status. However, it is possible to find a better price, depending on the season. There is also a tax of 80 Mexican pesos, or $6 CAD per night, applicable in all accommodations in the Quintana Roo region.

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In points, the rates are around 16,000 points per night, which is reasonable. Depending on your dates, it is worth calculating which option is best for you.

Earning Marriott Bonvoy Points

The best way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points for free stays at over 8,000 hotels worldwide is to be a Marriott BonvoyMD American ExpressMD* Cardholder (and/or Marriott BonvoyMD Business American ExpressMD* Cardholder).

In addition to the great welcome bonus on both cards, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar on all purchases and 5 points per dollar at Marriott locations. And each year, you’ll earn a certificate for one free hotel night (35,000 point value) as well as 15 Elite nights toward your Marriott Bonvoy status.

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Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
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Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Location

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport is located 6 km from Cancun International Airport (CUN) and about 20 minutes from downtown Cancun by car.

The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle service available 24/7, shared with the Courtyard Cancun Airport Hotel, located next door.

As for the surroundings, you will find many amenities right next to the hotel such as a pharmacy, a convenience store, an ATM and a few restaurants, which I found were very useful to start my trip.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Airport Shuttle

The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle service available 24/7, shared with the Courtyard Cancun Airport Hotel, located next door.

A few days before my arrival, I received an email with all the necessary information to use the shuttle service upon my arrival. I simply had to send a message via WhatsApp to the number listed that I had arrived (using the airport Wi-Fi), and then I was directed to the meeting point at the airport exit.

Everything went very smoothly and I arrived at the hotel in just ten minutes. For those who need to use the hotel shuttle to get to the airport, there is no need to make a reservation as the shuttle operates every 30 minutes. You just have to show up in the lobby 10 minutes in advance.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Check-in

The check-in went very well, they even spoke to me a little in French, a rare thing in Mexico.

Due to my Platinum Elite status, I was informed that I would receive a gift of points, as the lunch was already included in my reservation. I was also offered a non-alcoholic welcome cocktail, a very refreshing treat after a long day of transportation.

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I was also informed of a suite upgrade, which I had not requested beforehand, so it was a nice surprise. At first glance, the hotel is very spacious and the staff is very courteous.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Room

Since I am enjoying a Platinum Marriott Bonvoy status for the first time this year, receiving my first suite upgrade was a great experience.

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The style of the room was modern and sleek, with plenty of space.

The suite consisted of a sitting area with a large flat screen TV, a desk and a chair.

There was also a wardrobe, a mini-fridge, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, and bottled water. Another flat screen TV was placed in front of the bed.

The view was simply of the surroundings, nothing special but that is to be expected with airport hotels.

The bathroom was large, with a walk-in shower, hygiene products and a hair dryer.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Breakfast

Breakfast is served from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport in buffet style, and is included with all reservations, regardless of status.

They served a little bit of everything: fruits, cereals, hot buffet with eggs and sausages, waffle station, syrup, jams and peanut butter, breads, pastries, and also some Mexican specialties like chilaquiles and frijoles. And of course, hot sauces.

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It may not have been the most exquisite breakfast of my life; the juices were very sweet and they only served filter coffee, but it was still very good for a free breakfast and there were plenty of options.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Other services

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Pool

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport has a pool open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a shallow end for kids and a hot tub section. Lounge chairs are available and towels are also offered.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Dining

The hotel’s restaurant « Deli » offers a menu available for lunch and dinner from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. The hotel bar is also open from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You can consult the different menus here.

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Next to the reception is a « Corner Market », with essentials as well as some ready-to-eat items, a microwave and a small oven.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – Fitness Room

The hotel has a fitness room with a good variety of free weights and machines to work out. The room is accessible at all times.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport – My overall impression

Very spacious, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport is a pleasant and comfortable hotel to begin or end a stay in Mexico. With suites available, free breakfast and a pool, this is a great hotel for families.

As for me, I took advantage of a late checkout at 4pm from my room, a privilege given by my Platinum status, to spend my work day there. The Wi-Fi was very fast! I recommend this hotel to couples, families and business travelers alike. At the end of my trip, I stayed at the Courtyard Cancun Airport, the neighboring hotel sharing the same airport shuttle. Here is my review of this hotel:

Featured
Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

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Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

Go further with Marriott Bonvoy

To maximize your stays and points earning, check our complete Marriott Bonvoy program guide and our best Marriott Bonvoy credit cards ranking. For personal use, see the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. For business expenses, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card earns points on every business purchase. And if a points purchase promotion is running, take advantage via our Marriott Bonvoy points purchase guide.

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Featured
Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

on American Express's website

Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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