Isla Dorada, Cancún Hotel Zone (lagoon islands): renovation and fit-out of residences
Isla Dorada is the gated nautical residential on man-made islands in Nichupté lagoon: houses on private lots with around 15 m of lagoon frontage, 24-hour security, controlled access and a club house with gym, spa and courts. You get one English-speaking project manager and one WhatsApp group, a weekly photo and video report, a live budget and payments by milestone after each stage is checked.
Services for this stretch
House & Villa Renovation in the Cancún Hotel Zone
from refresh to full repositioning
Pool Construction in the Cancún Hotel Zone
villa pools, infinity edges and rooftop plunge pools
Interior Design & Furnishing in the Cancún Hotel Zone
design, furniture and rental-ready set-up
Property Maintenance in the Cancún Hotel Zone
maintenance plans, repairs and hurricane prep
Nichupté lagoon, gated nautical residential
Lagoon humidity, mangrove and boat use shape the details: seawall and dock maintenance, waterproofing, pool equipment…
Rules and logistics
Works need the residential's internal approval and access control for crews and trucks, a municipal licence with DRO,…
Which side of the boulevard: Nichupté lagoon, gated nautical residential
Lagoon humidity, mangrove and boat use shape the details: seawall and dock maintenance, waterproofing, pool equipment rooms and corrosion-resistant metalwork.
What is built here
Mostly single-family houses, many from the 1990s and 2000s, with boats at their own docks; the typical project is a complete renovation or a rebuild with pool, terraces and a new dock.
Typical projects here
- House & Villa Renovation in the Cancún Hotel Zone — from refresh to full repositioning
- Pool Construction in the Cancún Hotel Zone — villa pools, infinity edges and rooftop plunge pools
- Interior Design & Furnishing in the Cancún Hotel Zone — design, furniture and rental-ready set-up
- Property Maintenance in the Cancún Hotel Zone — maintenance plans, repairs and hurricane prep
Rules and logistics
Works need the residential's internal approval and access control for crews and trucks, a municipal licence with DRO, and a ZOFEMAT concession for docks or seawalls.
The Hotel Zone km by km
Previous stretch: Pok-Ta-Pok (km 7–8, lagoon) · Next stretch: Punta Cancún (km 8.5–10)
Typical prices — Isla Dorada
| Project | 2026 price |
|---|---|
| House renovation, full interior | $12,000–$22,000 MXN/m² |
| House complete repositioning | $22,000–$38,000 MXN/m² |
| Lagoon dock | $9,000–$16,000 MXN/m² |
| Rooftop plunge pool | $510,000–$1,200,000 MXN |
Useful pages: Hotel Zone residences: full offer · House & Villa Renovation in the Cancún Hotel Zone · Pool Construction in the Cancún Hotel Zone
Why Hotel Zone owners choose Recrea
- Fixed price per item, written quote
- Own crews about 50 minutes from our Playa del Carmen workshops
- Tower administrations and permits handled for you
- English-speaking project manager
- Weekly photo and video reports
Isla Dorada: free quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Hotel Zone project, one contractor
Send the unit or lot and what you want to do; you get a scoped quote with fixed prices in a few days.
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