Beginning on January 26, 2021, any passenger flying into the U.S. will need to have a negative COVD-19 test within 3 days prior to your departure flight. Mexico vacation packages have been in high demand, and this change doesn’t mean you have to cancel your trip.
What type of test/proof do I need to show to the airline prior to my return? According to the CDC announcement, all air passengers returning to the United States will be required to get a viral test within the 3 days (72 hours) before their flight to the USA departs, and provide written documentation of their laboratory test result (paper or electronic copy) to the airline or provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. For travelers departing to the United States, options for this test include a PCR or Antigen test – valid with a medical certificate from the doctor.
Can the airline deny boarding a plane if a COVID-19 negative test is not presented before boarding? Yes. For flights departing to destinations that require a negative test, airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or documentation of recovery before they board. If a passenger does not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery or chooses not to take a test, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger.
Here is a list of Mexico hotels that offer COVID-19 Testing to Re-Enter U.S. We will be updating this list frequently. Please note that costs are approximate and subject to change without notice. If there is no charge listed next to the hotel name, that means the test is free with a minimum of a 3-night stay for up to 2 guests. Some Mexico resorts do have a per person charge which is listed below.
Hotels offering COVID-19 Testing in Cancun, Mexico
Coral Level at Iberostar Selection Cancun
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
Estudio Playa Mujeres ($55)
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Iberostar Selection Cancun
Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
RIU Palace Las Americas
Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Secrets The Vine
Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
Hotels offering COVID-19 Testing in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa ($170)
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Spa
Fiesta Americana Cancun
The Fives Azul Beach Resort Playa del Carmen by Karisma ($125)
Grand Velas Riviera Maya ($64)
Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraíso
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya
Moon Palace
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
Panama Jack Resorts Cancun
Rosewood Mayakoba ($90 less than 7 nights, free at 8+ nights)
Royalton CHICH Suites Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
UNICO 20° 87° Hotel Riviera Maya ($50)
Viceroy Riviera Maya ($200)
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Hotels offering COVID-19 Testing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge
Resorts Collection ($50)
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
Grand Velas Los Cabos ($64)
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos ($50)
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa ($50)
Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos
Mar Del Cabo ($64)
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos ($50)
One&Only Palmilla ($60)
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort
Hotels offering COVID-19 Testing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Casa Velas ($64)
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit ($64)
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta ($50)
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
Iberostar Selection Playa Mita
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
Velas Vallarta ($64)
Hard Rock Hotels
Onsite Testing: Yes
Cost per test: Free (with minimum 3-night stay) for up to 2 guests. Additional tests can be purchased at $50 pp.
Available if you book by February 28th for travel through December 31, 2021.
Hard Rock Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Hacienda & Heaven, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta & Hard Rock Los Cabos.
Karisma Resorts (Mexico): Free on-site testing for guests through March 31, 2021
Palace Resorts (Mexico): Offering easy, onsite COVID-19 antigen (rapid) testing at no cost of up to two guests per room traveling to the U.S.
Playa Hotels (Mexico): Complimentary on-property COVID-19 antigen testing for registered guests returning to the U.S.
Mexico Resorts with Quarantine Protection Plans
So what happens if you test positive? If you test positive, you will have to stay in Mexico and quarantine at your accommodation for 14 days. These resorts have quarantine protection plans in place.
- AMResorts
Complimentary quarantine at the property for guest and one travel companion sharing the same room for up to 14 days. Valid for travel 01/26/2021 – 03/31/2021. - Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Guests testing positive for COVID-19 receive a stay extension up to 10 days. Valid for travel 01/26/2021 – 03/31/2021. - Karisma
If the guest’s test results are positive, Karisma will provide complimentary quarantine accommodations until a doctor certifies clearance for travel with a negative test result, for a period not to exceed 14 nights. - Palace & Le Blanc Spa Resorts
Should a guest test positive, preventing departure, Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts will cover the cost of quarantine for up to 14 days at no cost to guests, for up to two (2) guests per room should both guests test positive. - Palladium Hotel Group
If a guest receives a positive COVID-19 test while on the property that prevents departure, their Stay Safe Plus FREE Health Insurance™ will enter into effect. The cost of quarantine at the property will be covered for up to 10 days. Extended stay due to quarantine includes the guest, who will be isolated; plus up to 3 (three) travel companions sharing the same room. - Playa Hotels & Resorts
5+ nights at 50% discount for guests who test positive and remain on the property for up to 14 days. Valid for travel 1/22/2021-4/30/2021. - Riu Hotels & Resorts
If a guest tests positive for COVID-19 during the stay, Riu Hotels will provide an extension at no cost for up to 10 days. Extended stay due to quarantine includes the guest plus travel companions sharing the same room.
