Pool Construction in Isla Dorada, Cancún: villa pools, infinity edges and rooftop plunge pools
Isla Dorada pools sit between the house and the dock; we design them for the water table and the lagoon edge, often with an infinity edge facing the water. We build and renovate pools for Hotel Zone houses and penthouses: reinforced concrete shells, infinity edges facing the lagoon or the sea, rooftop plunge pools, efficient equipment, lighting and decks.
What we do
Villa pools
Concrete shells, steps, benches and sun shelves.
Infinity edges
Vanishing edges facing Nichupté lagoon or the Caribbean.
Rooftop plunge pools
Structural review, waterproofing and equipment on the roof.
Equipment
Variable-speed pumps, salt chlorination, heat pumps and automation.
Renovation
Resurfacing, new tile, leaks repaired and equipment replaced.
Decks
Non-slip stone or porcelain decks that stay cool.
Pool Construction in Isla Dorada, Cancún
Isla Dorada pools sit between the house and the dock; we design them for the water table and the lagoon edge, often with an infinity edge facing the water.
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.
The setting: 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.
Groundwater and soil
The water table in Cancún is shallow and the ground is sand over limestone, so shells are designed against uplift and drained correctly during construction.
Equipment that survives salt
Pumps, heaters and fittings are placed in ventilated rooms and specified for coastal air; salt chlorination is set up correctly to avoid corrosion.
Rules in this sector
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. New pools need a municipal licence; rooftop pools also need the tower administration and structural calculations, and lagoon-front pools must stay out of the federal zone.
Managed for owners who live abroad
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; most owners only fly in for handover.
Prices 2026 — Pool Construction in the Cancún Hotel Zone
| Type | Typical size | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Plunge pool | 2×4 m | $120,000–$200,000 |
| Standard villa pool | 4×8 m | $255,000–$400,000 |
| Infinity edge | Custom | $400,000–$815,000 |
| Rooftop with structure | Custom | $510,000–$1,200,000 |
Useful pages: Isla Dorada · Pool Construction: all of Hotel Zone · Hotel Zone residences: full offer and calculator
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
- Weekly photo and video reports
Pool Construction — 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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