House & Villa Renovation in Isla Dorada, Cancún: from refresh to full repositioning
Many Isla Dorada houses date from the 1990s and 2000s; owners renovate them completely or rebuild around the existing structure with a new pool, terraces and dock. We renovate lagoon-front houses and villas in the Hotel Zone, in Isla Dorada and around the Pok-Ta-Pok golf course: from a cosmetic refresh before the season to a complete repositioning with new envelope, MEP, kitchens, baths, glazing, pool and dock.
What we do
Cosmetic refresh
Paint, floors, lighting, fixtures and carpentry updated without touching the structure.
Full interior
Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, doors, A/C and electrical rebuilt room by room.
Complete repositioning
Layout changes, new facades, impact glazing and terraces for resale or premium rental.
Waterproofing and envelope
Roof membranes, sealants and facade repairs against salt and storms.
Pool and terraces
Pool resurfacing, equipment, decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens.
MEP and smart home
New wiring, panels, efficient A/C, water treatment and home automation.
House & Villa Renovation in Isla Dorada, Cancún
Many Isla Dorada houses date from the 1990s and 2000s; owners renovate them completely or rebuild around the existing structure with a new pool, terraces and dock.
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.
What a Hotel Zone house usually needs
Many houses here date from the 1980s to the 2000s: solid structure, but old wiring and plumbing, single glazing and decades of salt on concrete and steel. A renovation usually combines a design update with concrete repair, new MEP and impact glazing that protect the investment for decades.
Renovating without losing the season
We phase the works around rentals and your visits, keep the site clean and secured, and close noisy stages within the hours set by the building or the residents' association.
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. Exterior changes need a municipal licence from Benito Juárez with DRO and the residents' association where there is one; anything on the lagoon shore (docks, terraces, seawalls) sits in federal zone and needs a ZOFEMAT concession and environmental review because of the mangrove.
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 — House & Villa Renovation in the Cancún Hotel Zone
| Scope | Includes | Price (MXN/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | Paint, floors, fixtures, lighting | $5,000–$9,000 |
| Full interior | Kitchens, baths, floors, A/C, electrical | $12,000–$22,000 |
| Complete repositioning | Layout, facade, glazing, MEP, pool | $22,000–$38,000 |
Useful pages: Isla Dorada · House & Villa Renovation: 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
House & Villa Renovation — 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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