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Pool Construction in Pok-Ta-Pok, Cancún: villa pools, infinity edges and rooftop plunge pools

Pools in Pok-Ta-Pok face the lagoon or the course; we build or rebuild them with drainage and equipment rooms designed for the high water table. 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.

Quick answer: Reference ranges in the Cancún Hotel Zone: 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. The final figure comes after the site visit and the building's requirements.
Pool Construction — Pok-Ta-Pok — Recrea
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2026 references: Plunge pool: $120,000–$200,000; Standard villa pool: $255,000–$400,000; Infinity edge: $400,000–$815,000.

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 Pok-Ta-Pok, Cancún

Pools in Pok-Ta-Pok face the lagoon or the course; we build or rebuild them with drainage and equipment rooms designed for the high water table.

Houses from the 1970s–1990s on generous lots and small condo buildings with lagoon views; many have been updated piecemeal and now need a complete renovation of MEP, glazing and finishes.

The setting: Nichupté lagoon, golf island

The lagoon side is sheltered from waves but humid, with mangrove, mosquitoes and fluctuating water levels; docks, seawalls and gardens need lagoon-specific detailing.

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

Houses follow the residential association's rules and a Benito Juárez licence with DRO for exterior or structural works; anything on the shore sits in federal zone and needs a ZOFEMAT concession and environmental review. 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

TypeTypical sizePrice (MXN)
Plunge pool2×4 m$120,000–$200,000
Standard villa pool4×8 m$255,000–$400,000
Infinity edgeCustom$400,000–$815,000
Rooftop with structureCustom$510,000–$1,200,000

Useful pages: Pok-Ta-Pok · 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 — Pok-Ta-Pok: free quote

Frequently Asked Questions

A villa pool takes 6–10 weeks; a rooftop pool 8–12 weeks plus structural review and approvals.

Yes: resurfacing, new tile, leak repair and modern equipment cost far less than a new shell.

Yes, subject to the association's guidelines and the municipal licence; often keeping the structure and repositioning the house is faster and cheaper than demolition.

Reference ranges in the Cancún Hotel Zone: 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. The final figure comes after the site visit and the building's requirements.

Yes. We handle approvals, crews, purchases and deliveries, send a weekly photo and video report and bill by milestones; keys can stay with us and the property is returned clean and ready.

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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Fixed priceOwn crewsBilingual PMWeekly reportsInsured crews (IMSS)

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