Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Good Resort, certainly a 4 star

We stayed 11 days in Feb 2015 at Dreams Villamagna in Puerto Vallarta. On the plus side: All the staff were fabulous, no issues at all. Everyone working there was always friendly and attentive to what we needed. The rooms were clean and kept clean, food at the buffet and restaurants was excellent and the restaurants were always easy to get into i.e. no waiting. Negative side: There are 250 condo's attached to the resort and the condo people seem to take up all the beach chairs by leaving towels  [... read more]on them early in the morning. You know it's people from the condo's because it's not hotel issued towels that they leave. Also even though the hotel is listed as on the beach, the 250 condo's stand between the hotel and the beach, so it's a bit of a trek to the beach from the hotel. End result is the people in the condo can run out of their condo at 6am and secure a beach chair and then go back to bed while this is not an option for the people in the hotel. We over came this by not going to the beach until 2:30 in the afternoon which was when beach chairs started to become available. Also we booked a junior suite with jacuzzi not really knowing what this will look like. The jacuzzi is outside and takes up about 1/2 the balcony. We never used it and could have settled for a junior suite without the jacuzzi and saved a few dollars and got more balcony space.

Grand Palladium Kantenah: good resort

very good, hard to beat last years weather and ocean though. Extremely windy every day with the grounds crew trying to keep up with the sea weeds accumulating on the beach. Food was excellent and the people are great.

Riu Tequila: Perfect holiday at the Riu Tequila

This hotel is everything you want, it's amazing! Not one bad thing to say about this place. The food, the drinks, the staff And it is ery clean. Would go back in a heartbeat!!! Excellent resort!! We loved it!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Great place to vacation!

Beautiful resort, very clean, great beach! Very hospitable and friendly staff too. Would definitely recommend for families. Wish the night entertainment was better though, this is the only think lacking.

El Dorado Seaside Palms: Excellent staff

This hotel was great, however, the swim up pool is more like a swim through. The bar is enclosed so you cannot get to the bar by foot. You have to swim to it. Also, it's all closed up with windows so you need to talk to the bartender through a small window. The temperature of the pool water was sssooooooo cold that no one was ever at the pool stools or doing activities in the water. That part of our trip really sucked because we enjoy sitting at the swim up bar and chitchat with the bartenders a [... read more]nd other guests. Also, there are no snack bars anywhere in site. If you want to eat, you have to go to a restaurant. There is no buffet and no snack bars. The rooms were very clean and the grounds were well kept. The food was good and the staff are just awesome. The beach is not the nicest but they do everything possible to keep it clean.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Fantastic Teip

Took my 16 yr old daughter, it was our first time to Mexico, I loved the resort. The pools were beautiful, the grounds were clean and the rooms were large and roomy. If your a beach person, it is not the greatest beach. I didn't mind since I'm a pool person. The staff is friendly and very helpful. I would definently recommend the resort and would go back again

The Sens Cancun: Great resort

This resort was very clean and well kept. Staff were friendly and helpful especially Jimmy at the Canteena Bar (super guy). The rooms were a bit dated but clean and everything worked. The food was good overall but we never tried any Alacartes. The biggest draw back was no Balcony's but we new that going in.

The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences Playa Del Carmen: Wonderful first all inclusive vacation!

I travelled to Azul 5s with my boyfriend this February and from the first moment we got there we were both blown out of the water. The atmosphere at Azul Fives is chill - the grounds are immaculate, the surroundings are lush, and despite it being a family friendly resort it was peacefully quiet. The food is great. We're both foodies, and although most of the dishes we had wouldn't hold up to the gourmet food scene in Toronto, we were continously impressed with the selection and the quality of th [... read more]e food. We tried all the restaurants, and our favourites were the Sea Olive, Oka, and Khao Thai. The bars were also excellent - plenty of top shelf liquor included - and the Mexican Cantina 1910 is a must! So much fun!! The beach is beautiful - well groomed and they have a dedicated swimming area that is free of rocks and other dangers. The only major downer of our trip that I'd like to warn others of is the free shuttle ride into Playa del Carmen. A big part of why we chose this resort is because of its proximity to playa. However, taxis are still approx $20 US one way so we decided to let our travel agent hook us up with a free shuttle trip. What she didn't tell us was that the ride was funded by a jewlery company 40 minutes past Playa and that we would first be taken to the jewlery store for about an hour and coaxed into buying expensive items. By the time you get to Playa half the day is gone and you only have 2h in town before the return trip - wouldn't do it again. All in all my partner and I had a great time and would highly recommend the resort to families and couples alike - there's really something for everyone. Enjoy your getaway!

Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa: Fantastic resort

We had a great week. We did not want to leave. The resort is a short drive from the airport. It is well laid out. Lovely rooms. The staff were great. The ability to go to any one of the specialty restaurants and not have to book ahead of time was awesome. The food was excellent at the specialty restaurants and the buffet. The buffet had a great selection of food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was excellent musical entertainment every evening. We did not go on any excursions just stayed at [... read more] the resort and relaxed. We will definitely be returning.

Park Royal Ixtapa: Clean resort

The beds were hard and the bathtub was the size for a child could not fit in it. The tv was the old style 27 in. But the food was ok and the complex in general was very clean excellent service. Especially the one fellow in the moby dick beach bar( Antonio).

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Great stay for a birthday!

We stayed at the Sian Ka'an for my 30th Birthday and had a great time! We had a pent house suite with a jacuzzi which was filled (with a few snags) when requested. The food at the buffet is fantastic and had lots of choices. We found the a la cartes hard to book and slow when we were there. Especially the Oasis at Coba was slow and the food was cold and not overly flavourful. If you can, get a reservation to Alux. Best meal we had while we were there. The rooms were spacious and updated but the  [... read more]air conditioning didn't really take the moisture out of the room. At one point the AC was set to 10C and the room was at 22C. They sent a repair person 3 times and we finally gave up because it was at least tolerable. The staff at the pool bar were awesome and attentive and always made sure our drinks were full! The activities staff were excellent as well and kept the pool area interested in various activities. They even had the whole pool since me happy birthday. We did have a "run in" with one of the members of the team when we requested that a speaker that had been put at the head of our deck chairs be turned down. He actually yelled at my father in law and said if we wanted it quiet we should leave and go to the quiet pool. We were shocked at his attitude and the fact that he was willing to yell at us especially since we only requested it be turned down one notch and not off completely. Luckily his attitude improved the next day. Overall we had a great time with just a few minor issues that were made better by having a mojito! They really could focus a little more on customer service but we'd still likely go back.

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach: Overall good resort

We liked a lot of things at this hotel. There were few things we disliked about the hotel. The good things: grounds were very clean, pools were nice and entertainment around them during the day, all the hotel workers were very friendly And made us feel welcome. Not good things: overbooked when we arrived and had to move rooms the second day, didn't get a bottle of tequila in our room until a few days in after asking and asking, and food didn't seem like 4 star quality very often. However, the ov [... read more]erall resort and experience was memorable and we really enjoyed the week.

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach: Great Family Vacation

Overall we had a great vacation with our 2 grandchildren, age 7 and 9. They loved the lazy river, the beach, the pools and the ice cream shop. Food was very good and the staff are very efficient and helpful. Great idea to have a concierge right in you block of rooms. The rooms are very clean and set up well with a sitting area and a balcony. Our suggestion is that they should have Queen beds instead of Doubles. And oh yes, the bed are definitely TOO Hard!!

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Fantastic Family Vacation

We had an amazing time at this resort. Totally geared toward families so I highly recommend for traveling with smaller children. Friendly staff, clean hotel, good food, fantastic beach. The wait staff always talked with our daughter at every meal - she loved the attention. Waves were a little high but that didn't stop us from paddling around the shore. Overall, we didn't want to come home!

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Money well spent

We just returned from this resort and would return as a couple. The grounds are very well kept and look lovely. The rooms are spacious suites - in very good condition. There is lots of variety in the food selection and quality was very good. Although we did not travel with children there did not appear to be much there for teens. Lots for children under age 10. Beach is a good distance away - recommend taking the free hotel shuttle. Nightly entertainment was beyond our expectations - a nice trea [... read more]t!

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Excellent Destination

This was our first trip to this resort, but not our last. Large clean bright rooms. Friendly staff eager to help with any problem. Some of the best food I have had in the Mayan. Dont miss the brazilian a la carte if you go. Smaller slightly rocky beach, but provided excellent snorkeling with lots of fish and a few turtles If you can upgrade to an ocean view room third floor. So worth it for the breeze, the sound of the waves and the proximity to the beach We had a great trip here

Selection Riviera Cancun: Great Resort!

This resort is great! The food is awesome, service is great, rooms and grounds are clean. Plenty of lounge chairs at the pool and beach. Very accommodating for families with children! The beach is large and sandy, however when you enter the water you hit rocks/coral beneath your feet pretty quickly. There is nothing the hotel can do about this, but it was the only downside of the location. Overall we had a great time and would go back again!

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: simply beautiful !!

Everything you could ever want, and more !! with the Don Paublo Collection we had use of amenities at all 4 resorts. Little trains to take you between places - very convenient ! So many a la carte choices and buffets had excellent variety daily. Staff were friendly and attentive to any of your needs or wants. Beach service was terrific. Whatever your choice - relaxing by the pool or beach activities - all there ! Yes, this is big resort and there is lots of walking but the grounds were beautiful [... read more]. Security personnel were discreet but present. Mayan Riviera never disappoints !!!

Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos: Ok for families and retired couples ONLY

If you have a family or are retired I suppose this would be an ok resort but be forewarned that they roll up the carpet at 10 and the staff are less than friendly. Also be warned that you are at the end of the hotel zone so if you want to go into town you'll be paying for transportation. The west wing was annoying to get to and there is no elevator. This was my 6th trip to Mexico and this was resort scored the lowest of the low. There is zero night life. Front desk staff are not helpful and the  [... read more]bar staff are terrible. If you want a vacation that will numb your senses, stay here. The ONLY positive thing about the resort was the patio of the room. We asked to be transferred and eventually were 3 days later. We paid the difference and ended up at Barceló which was a more enjoyable stay. I would suggest you spend the extra and avoid the frustration of a 1 star resort because that's really what it is. Our saving grace was the WestJet representative 'Rosa' who was helpful in getting us relocated.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: really nice little resort for a holiday

Second time to this resort, absolutely loved it, it is kept clean, excellent staff, food was good, pool very warm all our fellow holidayers were great as well, very friendly, warm place to holiday, we will be back