A Moon Palace The Grand Cancun destination wedding gives your group a full week’s worth of resort under one roof — 1,304 rooms, nine outdoor pools, a waterpark, a 76,875-square-foot Awe Spa, an on-site bowling alley, a 1,013-seat theater, and nine distinct venues that span garden gazebos, beachfront terraces, and a 32,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom. This is a four-diamond, Awe-Inclusive resort where taxes, tips, and nearly every activity are part of the stay.
What makes Moon Palace The Grand work for destination weddings is the same thing that makes it work for larger groups: every configuration of your celebration fits. Whether you’re planning an intimate beachside ceremony for 30 or a multi-day celebration flowing from the Caribbean Beach to the Grand Ballroom, the resort has a space for it. The Lily Gazebo & Terrace pairs a garden gazebo for the vows with an adjoining terrace for up to 200 at dinner, alongside open-air terraces and the Grand Gazebo — genuine options across every guest count and style.
10 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown, the logistics are easy. The resort’s Awe-Inclusive model means your guests arrive, check in, and spend the rest of the trip not thinking about money — which is exactly the kind of hospitality a destination wedding deserves.
From an intimate garden gazebo to a 32,000-square-foot grand ballroom — click any photo to view the full gallery for each venue.
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | Unlimited |
| Cocktail | Unlimited |
| Reception | Unlimited |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | 80 |
| Cocktail | 250 |
| Reception | 200 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | 70 |
| Cocktail | 80 |
| Reception | 40 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 400 |
| Reception | 600 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 400 |
| Reception | 200 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 120 |
| Reception | 80 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 120 |
| Reception | 70 |
Accessible venue.
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 120 |
| Reception | 90 |
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | Upon Request |
| Cocktail | Upon Request |
| Reception | Upon Request |
† The Grand Ballroom is part of the Convention Center and is available for wedding events upon request. Capacities and pricing are confirmed at time of booking.
Take a video tour of Moon Palace The Grand’s wedding venues before you visit.
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| Venue | Ceremony | Cocktail | Reception | Venue Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Beach | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Included |
| Lily Gazebo & Terrace | 80 | 250 | 200 | Included |
| Grand Gazebo | 70 | 80 | 40 | Included |
| Grand Terrace | — | 400 | 600 | Included |
| Caribbean Lounge | — | 400 | 200 | Included |
| Sendero Terrace | — | 120 | 80 | Included |
| Cusco Terrace | — | 120 | 70 | Included |
| Palafitos Terrace | — | 120 | 90 | Included |
| Grand Ballroom † | Upon Request | Upon Request | Upon Request | Included |
† The Grand Ballroom (32,075 sq ft) is part of the resort’s Convention Center and is available for wedding events. Maximum reported capacity is 2,090 banquet-style. Availability and pricing confirmed at time of booking.
Moon Palace The Grand sits at Km. 340 on the Cancun–Chetumal highway — about ten minutes from Cancun International Airport. Guests landing on different flights can be checked in and at the pool shortly after touchdown, and the short transfer keeps airport-day logistics simple for the whole group.
The location keeps Cancun’s downtown, nightlife, and shopping within easy reach for guests who want them, while the resort’s self-contained Awe-Inclusive experience means most guests simply never need to leave. A complimentary lobby-to-lobby shuttle connects The Grand with the Nizuc and Sunrise sections of the Moon Palace complex for guests who want to explore beyond their own building.
A short hop by taxi or private transfer — easy to coordinate for guests on staggered arrival days.
Local markets, restaurants, and authentic Mexican culture a short drive away for adventurous guests.
CocoBongo, shopping centers, and beachfront bars within easy reach for guests wanting the strip experience.
A relaxed island getaway accessible by ferry — an easy and memorable day excursion for your guests.
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World — a full-day excursion for guests who want something unforgettable.
Eco-parks, underground rivers, and zip-line adventures — popular half-day and full-day excursions for groups.
Moon Palace The Grand sits directly on the Caribbean, and its scale — 1,304 rooms, 11 restaurants, 4 snack venues, 10 bars, 9 pools, and a full waterpark — keeps your guests occupied from morning to midnight without leaving the property.
The Awe-Inclusive model keeps the week simple for guests: taxes and gratuities are included, 24-hour room service runs at no extra charge, and Wi-Fi plus unlimited calls to the continental U.S. and Canada are part of every stay. For wedding groups with guests flying in from multiple cities, that simplicity matters.
Complimentary shuttles run lobby to lobby across the Moon Palace complex and out to the Moon Spa & Golf Club, so golfers in your group can play a round and be back in time for the welcome party. Complimentary self parking is available for guests who rent a car.
Taxes included. Tips included. 24-hour room service included. Here’s how your guests spend their time between wedding events.
Caribeño (Caribbean), Cusco (Peruvian), Habibi (Lebanese), Jade (Asian), JC Steakhouse, La Cantina (Mexican), Le Château (French, adults-only), Tavola (Italian), Casa Mia (Contemporary Mexican), The Grand Buffet, and The Grill — plus 4 snack venues, including the 24-hour Boulangerie.
The Library (speakeasy-themed), The Ninth Pin bowling bar, Unique Night Club, Lobby Bar, Caribeño Terrace Lounge, Cusco Terrace Lounge, Tapas & Vino, Coco Bar, Beach Club, and Unique Bar — plus 5 swim-up bars. Top-shelf spirits throughout; Coco Bar runs in coconut season only.
Caribbean pool, Olympic pool, Half-Moon pool, Selva pool, Unique Day Club (adults), Cusco pool, two wellness pools, and Los Tacos relaxing pool — plus a full waterpark with wave pool, lazy river, ProFlow® Triple, and slides.
76,875-square-foot spa complex with 64 suites — 42 single treatment rooms, 20 double rooms, and 2 VIP Golden Suites. Hydrotherapy includes hot and cold plunge pools, steam room, sauna, aromatherapy shower, and sensory pool. Spa facilities and treatments carry a fee — worth planning into a bridal party spa morning.
A complimentary shuttle runs to the Moon Spa & Golf Club, home to the Golf Villas and a golf academy (fee applies) — an easy half-day outing for the golfers in your group during the wedding week.
Nightly shows in the 1,013-seat theater, a sports bar, the Wired Lounge, Unique Night Club on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, bowling (fee applies), aqua spinning, and a fitness center with spinning, yoga, Pilates, and TRX.
Full children’s programming to keep younger wedding guests occupied and entertained throughout the week. Nanny service is available for a fee, and cribs and rollaway beds can be requested — details that matter when guests are traveling with infants.
24-hour room service, complimentary Wi-Fi resort-wide, unlimited local and long-distance calls to the continental U.S. and Canada, taxes and gratuities included, and a Lavazza coffeemaker plus liquor dispenser in every room.
All 1,304 rooms at Moon Palace The Grand include a private balcony, double whirlpool tub, and in-room liquor dispenser — standard across every category.
The resort’s primary room category and the foundation of every group block. Private balcony, double whirlpool tub, liquor dispenser, Lavazza coffeemaker, and smart TV with Google Chromecast — all included as standard.
Designed for couples, with a dedicated seating area and the additional in-suite amenities reserved for the resort’s upper suite categories. The natural choice for the couple’s room on wedding night and the nights that follow.
Suites with a terrace that opens directly onto the pool — a popular category for wedding guests who want every morning to begin at the water’s edge.
Extra square footage and a layout built for families traveling with children — available in king or double-bed configurations, with the additional amenities that come with the resort’s upper suite categories.
Expanded layout with a dedicated seating area, separate dining area, and private terrace — a comfortable step up for parents of the couple or VIP guests in your wedding group.
The top suite category at Moon Palace The Grand — two bathrooms, separate sleeping and living areas, and added in-suite amenities. A strong choice for the couple or a family sharing space.
Every restaurant at Moon Palace The Grand is part of the Awe-Inclusive stay — your guests can try a different cuisine every night without a bill at the end of it.
Between buildings 85 and 87, next to the Caribbean pool, with the Beach Club on the sand out front. Breakfast buffet, then à la carte Caribbean lunch and dinner — an easy meeting point for guests coming off the beach.
Next to the wedding gazebo near building 94. Breakfast and lunch buffets, then Peruvian à la carte dinner from 6PM. Its spot beside the Wedding Gazebo makes it a natural post-ceremony gathering place.
Central Lobby restaurant serving Lebanese cuisine à la carte at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A good pick for a relaxed group lunch where everyone shares plates.
Central Lobby. Contemporary Asian cuisine with robata grill dinner service from 5:30PM, plus a breakfast buffet in high season. The grill-to-table format makes dinner feel like an event — a good fit for a bridal party night out.
Central Lobby steakhouse open from 5PM. Smart casual dress code — collared or polo shirt required, no swimwear. A natural choice for rehearsal dinners, post-ceremony couples’ dinners, or smaller group evening events.
Central Lobby. Adults-only French restaurant with a quieter, more formal setting — well suited to a couple’s dinner or a parents’ night out during the wedding week. Reservations can be made through the resort app.
Central Lobby Italian restaurant serving à la carte lunch from noon and dinner from 6PM — a dependable choice for wedding groups with a wide range of tastes.
Two Mexican restaurants, both downstairs from the Central Lobby: La Cantina serves traditional Mexican cuisine, and Casa Mia takes a contemporary approach. Both are à la carte, dinner only.
Breakfast from 6:30AM to 12:30PM, lunch until 4PM, and dinner from 6PM to 11PM — the flexible option for guests on different schedules or families with kids who want to choose for themselves.
Between buildings 89 and 93. International buffet at lunch, then Argentinean à la carte dinner from 6PM — a relaxed option for larger groups sharing a meal.
Side by side in The Grand Lobby: The Ninth Pin, a bowling alley and bar open until midnight (bowling fee applies), and The Library, a speakeasy-themed bar open 6PM to 1AM. A good late-night plan after the rehearsal dinner.
Booking your Moon Palace The Grand Cancun destination wedding through 10kWedding means working with specialists who understand how Palace Resorts group contracts actually work — the room night thresholds that unlock private events, the upgrade eligibility tiers, and the difference between what’s promised in a brochure and what gets delivered on the day. Those details shape what your group actually receives, and we work with them every day.
We have working relationships with the resort’s group sales and wedding teams. That means we can advocate for your group at every stage: negotiating room block terms, flagging issues before they become problems, and coordinating directly with on-property coordinators so your planning timeline stays on track. Our planning services are paid by the resort — there’s no cost to you.
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