Beautiful resort

This resort is stunning. The grounds are very well kept and clean. The rooms are large and comfortable. We had a garden view suite that had a jacuzzi on the balcony and a huge tub in the bathroom.The bed is super comfy. Staff here are amazing. The food was pretty good. Our favourite was definitely the Hibachi! You have lots of choices for food. Unfortunately my only negative would be the nightly entertainment. They do have small acts in the main lobby area. But that is only for an hour. There a [... read more]re small shows on the family side but we found it a little crazy with so many kids. Over all this is a fantastic resort and I would highly recommend it if you are looking to travel to Mayan Rivera.

Amazing service at the resort

The resort is very nice, service 5plus. Room very clean. However, they offered only 1 king bed for 2 women, even though I booked the room with the option of 2 beds. When I called Trip Central before my trip, they said that they put in a request for 2 beds; however, they never did. The hotel only offers 1 king bed; therefore, be careful when booking the hotel One restaurant was closed, but all of them are nice. One thing which is also not mentioned when booking is that in the adult section, th [... read more]e buffet is served only for breakfast and lunch, not dinner Beach- due to high seaweed season is not available- nobody is using beach- water is brown

Great time!

Staff, room, activities and restaurants were exceptional. Beach was not very good as there was considerable seaweed washed up on the shore making access difficult. The pool though was great with numerous activities (and cocktails!).

10/10

Returned Saturday from a week long trip. What an incredible week. Everything exceeded our expectations. Id return in a heartbeat. The reserve upgrade was more then worth it. By far the best resort we have been to. Rooms Temperature was good. kept the room comfortable. Plenty of space. Great view. Restaurants Flora, not impressed octopus was over cooked and portions were small. Many kids running around unattended Blue agave, Great variety of tacos for lunch and great topping bar Sals,  [... read more]Best restaurant by far. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. Lemon Fish, Seafood was so fresh and tasty. Lots of variety. Octopus was awesome. Tokimeku, Had a the hibachi experience. Great show and incredible food. Bog portions Hadar, Lots of variety. Great tasting food. My only critique was improper signage. Many items did not have signs, left guessing what the food was. Fahrenheit,Great for lunch. Fresh food great tasting. Capella, Great variety of fresh pasta. Pizza was good too. Sante, we came for lunch and breakfast more then once. So fresh, lots of variety. Our concierge was Eduardo. We've had concierges before. He was helpful, but not overly attentive. But came through in the end for us in helping us get a late checkout. The family said had ALOT of kids. I dont think ive ever seen a resort with that many kids before. We were very glad we were were on the adults only side. Dinner was much more peaceful and classy. Beach, soft white sand beautiful. Many available beach chairs. Reserve pool, its definitely more quite then the Fahrenheit pool. There was no music playing. I didnt want a party pool, but a little background ambience would be nice. the bartender and waitstaff Jairo, Sebastian, and Bladimir were top notch. Alfredo was #1 He was always smiling and singing. He'd go out of his way to get you what you needed. As an added bonus of the reserve, you can book bali beds ahead of time. Amazing perk. But in all honesty, whether it was the reserve pool or the Fahrenheit pool, we never had issues finding pool chairs, even midday. Staff, I read reviews of the staff, prior to going to the resort. And all the reviews were right. The staff here on on another level above the rest. They were all so polite and professional and courteous. Always willing to assist. If there is a weak point, it's late night activities and the announcement of activities. The shows were mostly held in the south bar. And we found it to be too warm in there. No airflow. We loved the shows, beautifully put together. But at some times, we would leave mid show because we were over heating. Some over head fans would be nice. I wish there was more outdoor space to sit outside and enjoy a cocktail in the night time. Location, great location beautiful mangroves on the grounds. The grounds were immaculately kept. Resort is a 20 min walk into town for shopping, Or $25 usd taxi. We were only approached once for the "time share" meeting. They were polite and not pushy. We politely declined and heard nothing more about it Gym on the reserve side was small but we never had any issues with our workouts each morning. We went to the la perla gym once as well. So many fun activities and classes to attend. Overall our vacation was a 10/10

Fabulous resort

The resort was beautiful and well maintained. We were in the adults only reserve swim up room and those extras were appreciated. We enjoyed the VIP pool and swim up bar as well as the elite restaurant. We did not spend much time at the beach as there was a seaweed issue but they were doing all they could to try to keep it under control.

Great food and staff but the evenings are boring

There was a lot of good at Paradisus La Perla. The food was very good and the service from the staff at the pool and in the public areas was really attentive. They were friendly and definitely the highlight of the stay for our group of four. The downside is that this is sold as an adult resort, but you have to walk through the kids' section to get to most of the restaurants. The evening entertainment was lacking and there are no real places to hang out at night. The bars just felt like waiting  [... read more]areas for the restaurants rather than somewhere with a cool ambience. For two couples, it was boring in the evenings. The booking system for dinner is also a mess. The office is only open a few hours a day and they limit how many reservations you can make, so you have to keep coming back and queuing up just to talk to someone who eventually tries to sell you a timeshare. The app didn't work well either.

Simply the best!

The Paradisus La Perla was an amazing resort! Such a high-end beautiful and luxurious resort, with such an incredible tropical nature feel. The beach is scrumptious! The food is gourmet (including amazing gluten free options expertise and care) and very high quality. The best part is the staff; they go way above and beyond to ensure you are enjoying your stay. We will be doing a more detailed review on a couple of other platforms, but in one line, this place knocked it out of the park! Kudos to  [... read more]all of the amazing staff. Thank you for such an amazing experience. ❤️ from ??

Paradisus La Perla - A Piece of Heaven

A pristine hotel/resort with well manicured grounds, friendly and helpful staff from the personal concierge to the housekeeping team. Excellent food and wait staff in the buffet and all other restaurants. Numerous food choices - delicious and presented very well. Rooms are well appointed and the swim out was an added luxury. Nightly entertainment offered different genres for every taste. Reserve pool was nice and quiet while main pool was more lively. Walked the beach every day and swam in t [... read more]he ocean - white powdery sand and crystal clear waters . Some pockets of sargassum here and there but hotel maintenance team were on top of it. Gym is well equipped.

Great location, very good service

Fantastic hotel in an amazing location – the perfect mix of city and beach! Everything is spotless and beautifully maintained. The beach is gorgeous with soft white sand and a lovely sandy bottom in the sea. Service throughout the resort is excellent, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The only area that could use a bit of improvement is the food. The buffet offers international cuisine, but we sometimes struggled to find really tasty options. On the bright side, the bar and g [... read more]rill by the main pool completely makes up for it – fresh, delicious food and absolutely wonderful staff! The drinks are always fresh, and the cocktails are strong enough to satisfy even the pickiest guest. Room service is exceptional, with cleaning available twice a day if you want it. The minibar is generously stocked with a great variety of drinks, which was a nice touch. Overall, we’ve found another great place we’ll happily return to again and again in the future!

This is NOT ADULT ONLY HOTEL

Hotel is absolutely beautiful but that is the only positive aspect the rest is just not acceptable. Very poor service from almost all staff with very few exceptions, same food at the buffet restaurant, uncomfortable beds, no orientation during very long process of check in and out. This hotel is a combination of adults and families with nothing stopping anyone to be wherever they want to be. The service is extremely slow at the bars, reception or pool restaurants. And weddings every day that wil [... read more]l interfere with your restaurant reservations, ability to go to the beach, etc.

Top quality resort, well worth the price!

This is the nicest all inclusive resort we have been to, especially considering the price point. The food quality was top notch, and the service very friendly. The pool was very nice & clean. The water was a touch cold but more than tolerable. Lots of pool chairs & towels. The rooms are large & very nice with all amenities. The resort grounds are not too large and very well taken care of. My only somewhat negative comment is regarding the beach - was nice but small and very busy. Moderat [... read more]e seaweed but calm water and a safe buoyed off area. I will return !

It's a beautiful resort but there's not much to do

My husband and I recently stayed at Paradisus La Perla, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The resort is also dog-friendly, which was a fun surprise. This was our second trip to Mexico and our sixth time at an all-inclusive resort. While we enjoyed spending time together and appreciated certain aspects of the property, we left a little disappointed. The resort felt quieter than expected, with very few active activities taking place and noticeably low guest numbers.  [... read more]Adults-Only Meets Family-Friendly La Perla shares its property with the family-oriented Paradisus section. Guests staying on the family side do not have access to the adults-only restaurants, but as La Perla guests, we could move freely between both areas. Staff & Service The staff were a highlight of our stay. They were warm, welcoming, and able to communicate well in English. We never felt pressured to tip, although gratuities were appreciated. Service was efficient and detail-oriented. One of the little touches we loved was the wristband room key which was so much easier than carrying a key card or fob. Melia App We used it mainly to check activity schedules and restaurant information. Each restaurant also provided physical menus, which we often preferred. Our Room – Junior Suite with Pool/Nature View Our junior suite was spacious, spotless, and well-maintained. The air conditioning worked perfectly, water pressure was excellent, and all amenities were in good shape. The bathroom setup was impressive: • Two rainfall showers • Two additional shower heads • Double sinks • A two-person bathtub • A jacuzzi on the balcony The only drawback was the ongoing construction. We could hear drilling, hammering, and furniture being moved, and at times even smell fresh paint. We counted about 36–40 rooms being renovated during our stay. Animals If you love animals, this resort won’t disappoint. We spotted cats, raccoons, and coatis roaming the property daily. We enjoyed seeing them, but they weren’t shy at all, one coati even tried to tear into a guest’s bag left on a beach chair! The Beach The beach had some seaweed, and the water was slightly murky, though the staff worked hard to clear it. We didn’t swim much in the ocean but did take walks along the shore. From the beach, you can see parts of Playa del Carmen and marine docks bordering the property. Activities The activities schedule looked fantastic: water and beach volleyball, foam parties, soccer, yoga, dance lessons, guacamole-making, mixology, spin classes, HIIT, TRX, and more. Unfortunately, participation was very low. Most guests preferred relaxing at the pool bar. We waited for a spin class that never happened because the instructor didn’t show up, and later, beach volleyball was also a no-go. We mentioned this to the activities manager and expressed surprise, since staff usually lead activities even if no guests join. Toward the end of the week, we did notice staff trying harder to engage guests, but participation remained minimal. Pools The main pool connects to the swim-up suites. The water was warm, though we did notice more dead bugs in the swim-up sections. Gym The gym at La Perla is the largest we’ve seen at any resort. It was well-equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, weight machines, stationary bikes, yoga mats, and even boxing bags. It also had a spin studio, restrooms, towels, Lysol wipes, fresh fruit, and bottled water available. Dining Experiences We tried eight restaurants during our stay: • Naos – International buffet • Capella – Italian • Cielo – Mexican • Blue Agave – Mexican • Flora – Fusion • Tokimeku – Asian • Lemon Fish – Fusion • Fahrenheit – Poolside lunch Reservations (required for most restaurants except Naos and Fahrenheit) were made through the desk outside the lobby. The buffet at Naos was decent, though variety was limited. Among the à la carte restaurants, here’s how we ranked them based on wait time, service, food quality, and presentation: 1. Cielo > 2. Blue Agave > 3. Capella > 4. Lemon Fish > 5. Flora > 6. Tokimeku Drinks & Bars Bars across the resort were fairly similar in terms of selection. Our favorite was Toji, near Tokimeku, where the bartenders took time to craft fun, personalized drinks instead of just pouring the basics. Exclusive Clubs • The Reserve Club – An upgrade option for a more upscale experience at La Perla. • The Circle Club – A membership program with the Melia group. Coffee & Snacks The Nespresso Coffee Corner was a pleasant surprise, offering specialty coffee, pastries, donuts, cookies, cakes, and sandwiches. Lobby Vibes The lobby was grand and spacious, filled with comfortable couches and beds for lounging or waiting for the shuttle. It was air-conditioned and smelled wonderfully of lemongrass. Notes & Tips 1. We were extra careful with drinking water. The resort provided unlimited bottled water, but it was tricky to completely avoid ice or produce possibly rinsed in tap water. We took Dukoral before the trip and had no stomach issues. 2. There is no tennis court on the property. Final Thoughts Paradisus La Perla has many great features: friendly staff, spacious rooms, a fantastic gym, and some standout restaurants. However, the lack of energy around activities and the ongoing construction made the experience less vibrant than we hoped. Still, we enjoyed the time together and made the most of our week in Riviera Maya.

Definitely 5 start Luxury Resort

Very clean, very comfortable,and great food! We had a master suite overlooking the pool so it got very noisy from noon to 5pm with the DJ and pool activities, but there is a 'Quiet Zone' with lounge chairs and cabanas (closer to the beach) that suited us well so just stayed there. Master suite was large with dining table for 6. TV in living room and bedroom which was nice. Balcony jacuzzi was appealing but took 30-45 min to fill up if you had the patience. I opted for the large in-suite bath [... read more]tub more often. Wasn't thrilled about making reservations for dinner as the first few days most things were booked until 8-8:30pm but I was able to book 3 nights at a time so later in the week we were able to get 7-7:30pm no problem. Lots of variety and something for everyone on each menu. If you're not a RESERVE guest, your only option for breakfast is buffet (which is actually very good) or room service. If you are RESERVE you have another restaurant near the Quiet Zone that is open for breakfast and lunch. Several restaurants in the family resort next door (linked by a hallway) were definitely worth visiting. Shout out to Oliver our waiter in Flora's - best service we received. Totally attentive, funny and made the dinner experience that much better. Pool bar and restaurant were great, good food and fast service. We would definitely return to this resort, but have our room in a quieter location.

PARADISUS LA PERLA - TERRIFIC!

The experience at Paradisus La Perla was incredible. The staff were unbelievable (especially Johnny), the facility and amenities 5 stars! The ambiance and vibes were so high. You had a nice balance of tranquility and party during the day with the pool bar. Night time wasn't too chaotic which I loved. The south bar had some nice events, and it was a great place to socialize have a drink. Loved the kicks bar as well. The food... WOW! Incredible! From the buffet to the restaurants... just amazing.  [... read more]The beach was awesome and although lots of sea weed they did an amazing job to clean it up, but it was such a peaceful spot if you didn't want to be on the resort. The rooms were unbelievable! So clean! So beautiful! The staff also did a nice job cleaning it every single day. My only knock but it won't affect the rating was the entertainment bit. I thought that the entertainment was a little flat (not in terms of talent), but I wish there was some sort of stage just like at many of the resorts where there was a big focus on the entertainment. I think the south bar is great but it's a place of socializing and I felt that the entertainment was drowned out at times.

Great Resort

Resort was very clean, felt very safe. The staff was friendly and efficient/accommodating. Enjoyed the fact that it was a non-smoking resort and there were designated areas for smoking. We had dinner at an à la carte every night. Would definitely visit there again in the future!

Amazing resort

It started out with a gorgeous upgrade, welcoming staff and beautiful weather! Our vacation at Paradisus la Perla was top notch!! Food was 5/5 and the cleanliness of the resort and friendly mannerisms of the staff was excelled !!

Amazing Resort, best so far!!!

Everything about the resort was amazing. The a la cartes were all amazing. The room was very clean and large and very well equipped with shampoo and creme rinse and body wash and toothbrushes and bath robes and a safe. Well worth the Reserve upgrade as our assistant Cynthia more than fulfilled our every request such as arranging our dinners and champagne on our anniversary with roses and cake at the restaurant and in our room. Maria at the reserve pool was also amazing as she provided us a Bal [... read more]i bed in the shade (I was ill recently so I have a avoid alot of direct sunlight) she would put towels on it every morning with a smile. The cenote was fantastic and a definite must see. We walked the 30 minutes to shopping and negotiated the pricing of everything. The only thing I would change is the 3.5 hour bus ride on the way back to the airport after having to wait at each hotel for others and then waiting another 3 hours to board the plane and the airport is super expensive. And the seaweed was really bad, they tried to clean it every day but you couldn't swim in it.

Amazing resort! We will be back!

We can't say enough amazing things about Paradisus La Perla! Every touch of the resort is done right, but the best thing really is the people. The staff at this resort go above and beyond! Incredible!

Adult only resort

Overall, we would rate this hotel as a 7/10. The food at the buffet was very good as was the service. Our concierge was attentive and responsive to the needs we expressed. The room was excellent. The beach was not nice. They did not pick up the seaweed and it smelled pretty bad. The water was warm but the beach was so so. Good at the restaurants was between 5/10 to 8/10 with the Sal steakhouse being the best.

Completely blown away - Amazing resort - Amazing staff

This 5 star resort exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, through our entire stay, it was truly amazing. We were warmly greeted by the front desk staff (Luis) and our bags were professionally taken care of by Freddy. The entire facility was well-maintained, spotless and nothing out of place. Our room was beyond our expectations. The housekeeping staff catered to our every desire. The food and restaurants were incredible along with the service and our servers. The attention  [... read more]to detail at all levels was impeccable. We were entertained and kept busy by our activities director Tomy, and when we wanted a quieter day, it was achieved by easily finding some relaxing time in the shaded hammock sections throughout the resort. The bar staff and drink sections never left us disappointed. In closing, the only thing we would have changed is taking a private shuttle to and from the Cancun airport.