Weddings At Planet Hollywood Cancun | Our Honest Review
Dreaming of tying the knot at Planet Hollywood Cancun?
But need more info about the resort?
Our certified wedding planners have helped 1000s of couples get married in Mexico, and here’s everything we tell them before they book.
We’re not just gonna gush about all the good stuff.
We’ll also spill the beans on the cons and what to expect.
Let’s do this!
Planet Hollywood Cancun is one of the resorts we recommend when couples tell us, “We want everyone to have an amazing vacation too.“
Located in Costa Mujeres, a wedding getaway here will make you and your guests feel like celebrities!
This beachfront resort has cool shows based on famous movies.
And there’s real Hollywood memorabilia peppered all over the place.
Planet Hollywood Cancun is an all-suites resort and has 648 suites that are super luxurious.
And they have 11 restaurants and 11 bars; perfect to try out different cuisines and cocktails from around the world.
Did we mention the on-site water park?!
This resort offers so much, your guests won’t ever get bored between wedding events!
Planet Hollywood Cancun plans blockbuster weddings (sorry, i just had to!).
Each and every wedding package is complete enough and accommodates a certain number of guests… but you can always add more guests if you want.
Their 4 wedding packages include:
- PH Tie The Knot | $769 for you and your partner
- PH Free | possibly free, or $1099 for 10 guests
- PH Love | $4,599 for 30 guests
- PH Glam | $13,199 for 40 guests
Depending on the package you choose, more guests can be invited for $25 – $130 per person.
PH Love Wedding Package
The PH Love package is the perfect balance between the basic and the luxurious wedding packages!
And you won’t need any extra amenities because this package has got everything!
It takes care of the ceremony, reception, and even throws in a private cocktail hour.
For $4,599 you get the following amenities:
- Personal wedding planner & onsite day-of coordinator
- Celebrity VIP welcome for the bride & groom
- “Getting ready” refreshments & fruit platter for bride & groom
- 10% discount on spa services for entire wedding group
- Breakfast in bed for couple the morning after the wedding
- Symbolic ceremony
- Sound system for ceremony
- Bridal and bridesmaid’s bouquets, Groom’s and groomsman’s boutonniere
- Ceremony table with linen and tropical centerpiece
- Sparkling wine to toast the newlyweds
- 1-hour cocktail hour with 3 appetizers and standard open bar service
- 1 hour couple’s personalized piped music selection for cocktail hour
- 3-hour private reception with open bar
- 2-tier wedding cake
- Personalized menu card
Want to know more about this wedding package? Reach out to our wedding planners!
We feel, one thing Planet Hollywood Cancun does really well is variety, be that the food, accommodations, or the wedding venues!
There are a total of 7 ceremony and reception venues, and some of them can also be used to host cocktail hours.
The venues are customizable and are perfect for all types of weddings.
Their 7 Wedding and Reception Venues Include:
1. Beach Surf’s Up
A fabulous seafront location, this beach can make all your tropical wedding dreams come true!
It’s perfect for hosting ceremonies, receptions and cocktail hours.
You can invite up to 500 guests to join the celebrations.
2. Roof Top 24
This is one of our favorite ceremony locations.
This beautiful seaview rooftop also doubles up as a cocktail party venue.
And you can host up to 120 guests here.
3. Rooftop Wedding Gusto
The Rooftop Wedding Gusto is located in the middle of the resort and offers gorgeous views of the sea and the resort.
It’s perfect for your ceremony, reception and cocktail hour and can accommodate up to 120 people.
4. Palm Pavilion 1
This outdoor venue located in a huge fountain-like structure is dreamy and charming.
You can host up to 90 guests here.
It’s perfect for ceremonies, receptions and cocktail parties.
5. Palm Pavilion 2
If you’re planning a smaller wedding or want an indoor option, Palm Pavilion 2 is worth considering.
Although indoors, this venue’s floor to ceiling windows offer beautiful views of the landscaped gardens.
You can invite up to 70 guests here.
6. Sunset Terrace
As the name suggests, you can witness magnificent sunsets from this venue.
Available for cocktail hours and large receptions, the guest capacity for each differs.
While you can invite up to 100 guests for the cocktail hour, there’s a minimum of 200 guests you need to invite for the reception.
7. Blockbuster Ballroom
An indoor venue fit for royalty!
This ballroom has a capacity of 500 people and can easily accommodate your large wedding guest list!
You can host your reception and cocktail hour here.
Planet Hollywood Cancun welcomes LGBTQ+ couples and hosts both symbolic and legal same-sex weddings.
Over the years, we’ve helped many LGBTQ+ couples find the right resort for their destination wedding.
And Planet Hollywood is one we recommend quite often.
Our wedding experts can collaborate with the resort’s team to create an unforgettable experience for you.
Need help with documentation? Our wedding experts can help you with that too.
One thing we love about Planet Hollywood is that every room is a suite.
That’s a huge advantage for wedding groups because everyone gets a little more space to spread out.
And with 648 suites, the resort’s well equipped to handle larger wedding groups.
It’s easier to keep everyone staying at the same resort instead of having guests overflow to another property.
And since you’re here for your wedding week, why not treat yourself to an even fancier suite?
That’s where the Star Class Upgrade comes in!
You get to choose from 10 room categories…
- Junior Suite – 1 King or 2 Queens and Sofa Bed
- Entourage Suite Family Room – 1 King and Sofa Bed
- Director’s Suite 1 Bedroom – 1 King and Sofa Bed
- Director’s Suite 2 Bedrooms – 1 King and 2 Queen Beds
- Junior Suite Star Class – 1 King or 2 Queens and Sofa Bed
- Entourage Suite Family Room Star Class – 1 King and Sofa Bed
- Director’s Suite 1 Bedroom Star Class – 1 King and Sofa Bed
- Director’s Suite 2 Bedrooms Star Class – 1 King and 2 Queen Beds
- Producer’s Suite 1 or 2 Bedrooms Star Class – 1 King and 2 Queen Beds
- Producer’s Suite 3 Bedrooms Star Class – 2 King And 2 Queen Beds or 1 King And 4 Queen Beds
For the newlyweds, we recommend the Director’s Suite 1 Bedroom!
Get ready to live like a celebrity in this amazing suite!
You’ll be blown away by the awesome views and stylish décor.
Wake up in the morning feeling refreshed in your comfy PHabulous Bed™ and take a refreshing shower in your spa-like bathroom with a rain shower.
Then head over to the living area to brew yourself a cup of coffee from your in-suite bar.
This suite has it all – a Jacuzzi, private terrace or balcony, and even a semi-private pool option for you to kick back and relax.
The suite is spread across 1,227 sq.ft. and comes with swim out, and garden view options.
We especially like it for wedding mornings; there’s enough room for hair, makeup, photographers, and family members.
There’s so much water fun to be had at Planet Hollywood Cancun.
Catch a wave on the FlowRider® surf simulator, take a ride down the lazy river, or have a blast with the little ones at Jurassic Splash Park.
Plus, the resort doesn’t have just 1, or 2 pools… there are 5 pools in total.
If you’re all about that beach life, the white-sand beach is just a few steps away and has plenty of loungers for you to soak up some sun.
One thing we always look at when recommending a wedding resort is the dining.
Your guests will likely be here for 3 or 4 nights, so having plenty of variety is a blessing.
Planet Hollywood Cancun has got 11 restaurants and 11 bars, so you and your guests will have tons of choices for each night of your stay.
The resort also has a unique lazy river float-up bar where you can enjoy sinful concoctions.
11 restaurant options include…
- Guy’s! Burger Joint | Restaurant by Guy Fieri – burgers and sodas
- So Cal Gourmet Emporium | flavors of Southern California
- East Sushi & Teppanyaki Bar | Japanese cuisine
- Sunset Strip Steakhouse & Grill | Steakhouse
- Gusto Italian Trattoria | Italian cuisine
- Overtime Sports Bar | pub food
- Sutra Indian Restaurant & Hookah Lounge | Indian cuisine
- La Cocina | Mexican cuisine
- The Shores Beach Club & Restaurant | grilled delicacies
- 6th Sense | Unique experience of a private chef and a menu catered to you
- Star Class Bar & Grill | grill cuisine
One thing we hear from couples all the time is that they don’t want guests getting bored between wedding events.
That’s definitely not a problem at Planet Hollywood Cancun.
There’s never a dull moment here!
The resort offer a bunch of awesome activities like kayaking, theme parties, and scuba diving lessons.
No matter what age you are, there’s something for everyone.
Fun activities and entertainment include…
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Scuba diving
- FlowRider® wave machine
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Mini golf
- Unique fast drive track
- Hollywood experiences
- Live shows
- Stars Kids Club
- Planet Play entertainment destination with things like trampoline, golf simulator, and basketball court
Q. What are the room amenities at Planet Hollywood Cancun?
The room amenities at Planet Hollywood Cancun include:
- 24/7 room service
- Private balcony or terrace
- In-room coffee machine
- Plush bathrobes and slippers
- PHTV™ satellite television
- Minibar stocked with drinks and snacks
- Bluetooth speakers
- Safe
- Ironing board
- Plugged In™ resort-wide high-speed Wi-Fi
Q. How old is Planet Hollywood Cancun?
The resort is pretty new – it opened in January 2021.
Q. What’s not included at Planet Hollywood Cancun?
Pretty much anything you can think of is included at this resort! The only thing worth mentioning could be no outdoor Jacuzzis (although you might have one in your private bathroom) and no outdoor hot tubs.
Q. How far from the airport is Planet Hollywood Cancun?
Planet Hollywood Cancun is around 21 miles from the Cancun International airport.
Q. Is there a dress code for Planet Hollywood Cancun?
A few of the on-site restaurants do require you to follow a basic dress code. For example, bathing suits, wet clothes, or cut-off shirts/shorts are not permitted.
No resort is perfect, and we’d much rather you know what to expect before you book than be surprised after you arrive.
Here’s what we tell couples considering Planet Hollywood Cancun.
Our certified wedding planners made this list of pros and cons below.
Things we love:
- The beach is stunning.
- They have a lot of activities on site.
- The fast drive track is pretty unique and thrilling.
- A separate, dedicated adults-only section.
- Good food with great options.
- Lots of entertainment for the whole family.
- The Hollywood theme is surprisingly fun!
Things we don’t love:
- Feels like a concrete jungle sometimes.
- Lobby décor is inspired by Las Vegas; kinda kills the tropical Mexican vibe.
- Service by the housekeeping department can be improved.
- The indoor board games need upgrading.
- They can have long wait times at check-in, which isn’t fun when guests have been travelling for 6hrs and just want a room.
- It’s a popular and lively resort so it can get loud.
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Ready to plan your destination wedding here?
Or looking for other options in Cancun?
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