One of the best parts about being a destination wedding planner is checking out brand-new resorts for our couples. When AVA Cancun invited us to experience their wedding offerings, we knew we had to be there. While the resort is still in its soft opening stage, we’re so excited to share what we learned with you!

AVA Cancun
AVA Cancun is located less than 15 minutes from Cancun Airport. The resort was designed to ensure that every guest room has an ocean view, so the two buildings are long and narrow, spanning about a half mile. The rooms themselves felt very luxurious, with high-quality interiors and a private terrace with a two-person spa tub.
The all-inclusive resort amenities were wonderful, including 17+ all-inclusive bars and restaurants. The resort also includes multiple pools, hot tubs, and a splash pad for kids. One of our favorite features was the massive man-made lagoon, where you can swim or even rent kayaks or paddleboards.
For those looking for a more elevated experience, the resort offers top-tier suites with private butler services. You can also enjoy their champion-level golf course or the Essence Spa for additional fees.
Family-Friendly Resort
Something we noticed right away during our trip is that AVA is a perfect destination wedding location if you’re inviting children. They have an expansive kids club for ages 4 – 12 which includes a movie theater, arts and crafts room, beauty salon, and more. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to tour the teen space, but they are working on an area called “The Lounge” for ages 13 – 19, which has bowling, escape rooms, and more. We love how much thought went into including kids of all ages.

Wedding Packages
One thing was very clear on our tour of AVA: it was built with destination weddings in mind. The resort has a separate lobby for group check-in and multiple large event spaces. They did a great job designing their spaces with a modern minimalist aesthetic that can easily be enhanced with florals and other wedding decor or left as-is for a clean look.
While the hotel property is beachfront, this isn’t a resort we’d recommend if you’re dreaming of a ceremony with your feet in the sand. Currently, they’re still clearing the beach, but even when construction is finished, this property is more focused on its beautiful terraces. Of course, the event spaces still offer gorgeous views of the water but are situated back off of the beach. Additionally, the property has some indoor spaces that can be a great option for a reception or rehearsal dinner.

Destination Weddings with The Travel Mechanic
Overall, we really loved this new property. The service was top-notch, and the resort was absolutely beautiful. We’d highly recommend it to couples looking for a family-friendly destination for their wedding.
AVA Cancun is currently accepting wedding contracts for late 2025 and beyond! Contact us to chat about packages and wedding options.
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