Azul Ixtapa Resort: Disappointing

I had a wonderful view from my room, although the rooms have no ceiling fans and was not really clean. The only day I saw a wet mop use was the day before I left. I was there for a week and not once saw anyone clean the railing on the escalator The buffet was very good although no variety Sunwing flight was excellent, but did have a very rude flight attendant I travel twice a year and have for the past 30 years and will be travelling for another 10 ( God willing) and I think this is the most neg [... read more]ative review I've posted fior sure. Sorry Azul Ixtapa but clean up your act!

Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa: worth every penny

This hotel is one of the smaller hotels in Cancun ,about 220 rooms , but having said that it makes for a less hustle and bustle at check in/ check out times, meal times are also a breeze with no bookings required at any of the 4 specialty restaurant's .The property is well maintained and clean .The entertainment staff go out of their way to try and make sure everyone is enjoying themselves and the staff in the restaurants do a great job by greeting and seating the guests at a table and the servi [... read more]ce during in the meal. I talked with quite a few of the guests while I was there and found that many of them are repeat guests that had returned year after year "a home away from home " as one of them told me, which pretty much sums up my own thoughts about the place. It was my first visit there and I, like others, will be returning

Crown Paradise Club: Nice place

This hotel was not the greatest hotel we had visited but was a good place to stay. It's was clean and the staff very helpful and wonderful. During our stay we didn't get a good weather for 3 days( windy and rain)They told us, it's unusual, the weather is always nice.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: first time at a resort

my husband and 2 sons aged 13 and 18 came with us to the grand bahia principe tulum, we had a great time ,the rooms were beautiful, the resort was very clean, staff were attentive and friendly, fun evening entertainment,loved the outdoor feel, enjoyed the tennis,bike rides, bring your own snorkeling equipment as on red flag days you cannot use theirs , also bring your own soccer ball,frisbee ,board games, we rented a car,$85 for one day ,if we had agreed the morning of taking the car to 2 days , [... read more]we would have only been charged an extra $18 we thought that we would wait until the end of the day to decide and then they said it was too late, so i recommend take the 2 day option, we drove to coba and climbed the pyramid ,great views and then went to a cenote nearby ,that is an underwater cave where we swam and jumped off 5 and 10 meter platforms ,awesome! superbowl night the resort put on a fantastic party, so they do really try to make your week outstanding!

Las Palmas by the Sea: Great resort!

We loved Las Palmas by the Sea. Perfect location (not too far to town, not too close), wonderful view of the ocean, perfect size, excellent food, very friendly and personable staff, with bedrooms and public spaces kept sparklingly clean. We loved the adults only pool, and were amazed at the surveillance provided so it was indeed reserved for adults. Any parents (!) trying to sneak in children were immediately notified to move to the other pool. The main negative point for us is the fact that non [... read more]smoking rooms are all located on the street side of the hotel, which means that our ocean view room was almost constantly surrounded by smokers (and originally reeked of smoke). Thanks, Susana, for cleaning it up for us and making it bearable!There should be nonsmoking ocean view rooms (or even better, floors) reserved for nonsmokers! Another consideration is that, because of the layout of the hotel, it tends to be noisy at night. However, this is mitigated by the facts that the entertainment shows end around 10:15-10:30 p.m., and free booze is only provided until 11:00 p.m. All in all, a wonderful stay, and we would certainly go back!

Iberostar Waves Tucan: Great Jungle experience

Travelled to Iberostar Quetzal Playacar from Jan 27-Feb 3, 2015. This resort is twinned with Iberostar Tucan. The resort is beautiful. I have travelled to the Mayan Riviera at least 10 times and this resort is by far the most unique. Built around the Yucatan jungle, the resort offers you a brief glance of what it must be like to live and walk in the jungle. You walk down pathways (well lit at night) and meet up with peacocks, monkeys, flamingos, egrets and more. Quite unexpected. Waking up to bi [... read more]rds was heavenly. The jungle setting is what sets this resort apart from others in the area for sure. The grounds are very well maintained and the staff were friendly. Very clean, the staff are extremely prompt to clean your room and re-stock linens. The beds were very comfortable, as were the pillows - we all know how most hotels you feel like you might as well sleep on the floor. I was quite surprised and actually slept well. Check in was painless. The check in staff were very friendly and we were offered a welcome drink too. I liked the fact that this hotel is on the smaller side so you don't have to fight for chairs at the buffet for breakfast or lunches. The beach was spectacular. Well maintained and never had to fight for a lounge chair and a palapa. The waves were great. A lot of activities for those who are inclined, from stretching to yoga to salsa lessons to archery to zumba on the beach with other water activities also available (for a fee of course). The drink ladies on the beach were great, always pleasant and remembered your name which is always a nice touch. The food was good but the food was often not hot enough. The best thing at the buffet for dinner were the tacos and the omelettes in the morning were great. The a la carte restaurants were ok (I've had much better) but reservations at 630pm or 700pm were tough to come by so recommend you make your reservations as soon as you arrive at the hotel or you will be eating at 9pm. The lobby bar makes great cappuccinos and the orange margueritas were awesome - my new favourite. I wandered the resort many times at night and never felt unsafe. The beauty of this resort is that it is located within the Playacar gated community. Many people own homes in the area and only those living in the area or staying at the hotel are permitted beyond the gates. A local shopping area is also within walking distance of the hotel. I would definitely recommend the Quetzal to others.

Iberostar Waves Tucan: just amazing!

This was our 4 trip to the Riviera Maya. We stayed at amazing resorts in the past this was our #1 in Mexico so far. We were 4 adults and enjoyed it. Best beach in Mexico,staff were all friendly and food was good in all restaurant. Always something to do. Great entertainment. We did two tours ( tulum ruins, Xel-Ha park) both must do when there.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Lovely resort!

The resort was lovely, extremely clean with immaculately maintained grounds. When we arrived they were just finishing repainting the outside of the hotel blocks in vibrant Mexican colours. The hotel consists of 6 blocks of rooms with 3 buffet restaurants and 5 a la carte restaurants. We only went to 1 as the buffets were more than adequate. There was always something you could find to eat at the buffet. They have a different theme each night at each buffet so if you don't like one style of food, [... read more] chances are that you will at another buffet. The rooms are basic but kept very clean. We had 2 double beds, double dresser and small closet, lots of room for 2 people, bathroom has only a shower but again - not a problem. The staff are what make this place special, with everyone very friendly and helpful. Many of the guests are repeats with some coming 10+ years or more and staying up to a month at a time. The beach is lovely with miles of sand in either direction, lots of beach chairs are available so there is never a shortage of a place to relax. Even the beach vendors are friendly and if you say no they quietly go away and leave you to you piece and quiet. Would recommend this place for a nice quiet holiday

Catalonia Yucatan: family fun

Had a great week. Wonderful food. Lagoon area perfect for kids. Lots of pools. Great time. The beginning of the week it was a bit cool, but by the end of the week it was glorious. We walked to the dolphin marina and it was a nice short trip for the kids. We preferred the smaller yucatan side as opposed to the mayan side of the shared resort (we switched rooms).

Occidental Tucancun: Nice Resort

The hotel is small and easy to navigate and the staff are friendly. There are people always cleaning and doing maintenance.Buffets are not that exciting but adequate. The beach is nice and hotel is right on the hotel zone. Rooms were clean and beds wee comfortable.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Fantastic resort

We were very pleased with the resort, the staff, the food booze. Everything was clean and well maintained. The beach itself was a little lacking, a lot of seaweed but if you wandered down the beach, there are some better areas. The only issue we had was with food service. Due to some excursions leaving at 7am. There is really no way you can get a decent meal. We tried at the pool side restaurant. They had food sitting waiting but got belligerent with us when we wanted to grab some juice, fruit  [... read more]and a box of dry cereal. Pack a breakfast the night before to avoid this situation. We all felt the restaurant could have been a little more flexible and understanding.

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Highly recommended! Two thumbs up!!!

My wife and I travelled to Riviera Maya Mexico from Jan 26 to Feb 02, 2015 to celebrate a few occasions but specifically for our 6 year wedding anniversary. One of the reasons we decided to go with Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an is because it was an Adults only resort and we had access to Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal, Grand Bahia Principe Tulum and Grand Bahia Principe Coba. I wanted to make this trip extra special for my wife because it was our 6 year anniversary and I wanted to know what  [... read more]the Sian Ka’an could do to make our vacation and stay special and memorable. I sent an email to the resort on Jan 16 asking if we could pre book our A la carte’s a head of time (at least for the day of our anniversary) and to tell them that we would be celebrating our 6 year anniversary on January 29. I did not receive a reply until one week later; this was a concern because I was already questioning their customer service due to the delayed email response. On January 23 I finally received a response from Public Relations Rep and they apologized for the delayed response. The Rep explained that they were giving priority and replying to emails according to the proximity of the arrival. The Rep also explained that their system does not allow them to pre book the A la carte restaurants anymore. The specialty restaurants reservations may only be made upon arrival at the hotel. The Rep did say that they can arrange and surprise my wife with a bottle of sparkling wine to our room as a courtesy and the room can be decorated by their house keeping staff. Check-in was quick and efficient, with a welcome drink and happy service even though it was close to midnight when we arrived to Sian Ka’an. We had a few minutes before guest services closed but we managed to book our A la carte reservations. We booked Maiko, Alux Gourmet Restaurant located at Sian Ka’an and Don Pablo Restaurant located at GBP Tulum. My wife and I booked a Deluxe Room (most basic room) and when we arrived at the resort we were given room 42323 on the 3rd floor (which is the top floor). The room was in a quiet location, spacious, clean, and had a king size bed. We could have booked a Junior Suite, Junior Suite Superior, Junior Suite Superior Garden or Junior Suite Superior Penthouse but the room we had was just perfect. The room was more than adequate; the bed was comfortable that had lots of pillows and good clean sheets. The room was cleaned every day after returning from the beach with plenty of towels, soaps, etc… The fridge was always restocked fully every day especially the bottled water. We had a different towel animal made every day. Yal-ku buffet had great food with a variety of delicious choices during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner was always themed and there were traditional international dishes from specific national cuisine. Service was always great; staff always acknowledged you and made sure we always had a drink. Maiko was our first restaurant we dined at, the food was tasty, great ambiance, staff was very friendly and service was great. My only recommendation to the Maiko Restaurant is that they should pour less of the 3 dipping sauces they serve for each table. Or, use smaller saucers, as it is a waste. Alux Gourmet Restaurant was the second restaurant we dined at and was the day of our anniversary. We had an early reservation (5:30pm), we were greeted by the restaurant manager who served us some wine as we waited to go into the restaurant by the pool area. There was probably only 2-3 other couples in the restaurant during this time which made it really private. When we were seated at our table it was beautifully decorated with shredded rose petals that formed a heart and other rose petals lingering by the plate settings. It was classy and not cheesy at all. My wife loved it and she was so happy. It was not expected and something that I did not request or arrange. The food was delicious; the servers were top notch and always attended to us, they were very friendly and provided excellent service. Another great touch they surprised us with was during our final course (dessert), they came out with a piece of chocolate cake with strawberries on top and chocolate writing on the plate that said ‘Happy Anniversary’. They then poured some type of liquor on the cake, lit it up and then magic, the cake and plate lit up into a small flame. It was pretty cool and a very nice way to end our dinner. Sian Ka’an and Alux Gourmet Restaurant went over and beyond to make our 6 year wedding anniversary a memorable and special day. Don Pablo Restaurant located in GBP Tulum was the third restaurant we dined at. The food was great, staff was also friendly and provided good service. My only recommendation is that they should have had the ceiling fans turned on because I found it too hot even though their windows were cracked open. On the day of our anniversary we spent the day at the beach and when we got back to our room the bed was beautifully decorated with rose petals formed into a huge heart with a groom and bride towel swan display in the middle of the heart. There was so much detail put into the towel swans and I was quite impressed by the house keeping staff. This was a great touch and made my wife happy. After we had our dinner at Alux Gourmet Restaurant we went back to our room and there was sparkling wine and 3 chocolate covered strawberries waiting for us. The rep did say that they would surprise my wife with a bottle of sparkling wine to our room as a courtesy and the room can be decorated by their house keeping staff. I must say that Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an delivered and did not disappoint me on our special day. We received this special treatment even though it was our first time at this resort and booked the most basic room. LBPSK listened, took note and made it a memorable day and experience! Cenote Snack Bar had some good eats! The location was convenient if you were chilling by the two centre pools when you wanted to grab a bite to eat. We ate there a couple of times late at night and the server and service was still really great. There was only one server and one cook late at night and these guys are worked, especially when it gets busy. I give them the utmost respect and I don’t think people really acknowledge them or are appreciative of their service. Kudos to the night staff at the snack bar.The only disappointing event (but did not ruin our trip) was the hamburgers we ordered through room service on our 3rd night. Both my wife and I experienced awful stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting from either the burger or mayonnaise that night. Not sure which one, but just a heads up, if you plan to order late room service. A RECOMMENDATION TO SIAN KA’AN: keep your packets of mayo refrigerated, instead of stored in a cupboard. Normally, mayo can be stored at room temperature, but with extreme heat, perhaps it could go bad. The Sian Ka’an Beach was recently moved to the T-shaped pier beside the Akumal beach and close to the Arlequin restaurant (convenient for Sian Ka’an guest to grab a bite to eat). There were no sand whales (unlike the other beach areas at that are not GBP resorts) but a natural reef to block the waves. The beach had nice sand, clear blue water and very few rocks. From what I read and was told the previous Sian Ka’an beach location was much rockier. We brought water shoes and we didn’t have to use them. I was really amazed on what the beach staff does to make this part of the beach area clean and enjoyable for their guests. One morning I witnessed the beach staff and the Animation Team help each other gather the seaweed brought in by the tides, put them in bags, hull the bags up to be picked up by other staff. Again, I give them the utmost respect because I don’t think people really acknowledge them or are appreciative on what they do. The Sian Ka’an beach area is not that big but it’s roped off, there is a little bar area where you can get/exchange your towels. The servers at the beach are friendly and come up to you often for an order. There were lots of fish swimming around in some areas of the water. My wife met a lad in the water that had bread and gave her some to feed the fish and before you know it we were surrounded by a school of beautiful fish. Trolley rides were frequent and fun. It wasn’t a big deal to us that you had to take a trolley to the beach because it didn’t stop at all the other resorts before you got to the beach. The drivers all had their own funny characteristics and were very friendly. We went to see three shows at the sister resorts and we really enjoyed the Fire Show and loved the Acrodance Show. We enjoyed the live bands at Sian Ka’an and the band that played at the Hacienda Dona Isabel. We didn’t think we would get to hear a lot of Salsa, Merengue or Bachata music but we did and we were able to dance. Animation Team was fantastic! Their energy when instructing classes, leading the “crazy" games and volley ball tournaments was contagious and fun! The animation staff were friendly, not pushy and super funny. They made our stay at Sian Ka’an extra special. Considering they work super long hours, you would never be able to tell because they are always “on” performance mode from morning to the late hours of the evening. Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an experience is much more different than the other sister resorts on the Bahia Principe property. It is modern looking, adults only, peaceful, relaxing, great food, excellent staff and service. My wife and I highly recommend Sian Ka’an for your next holiday, especially if you're celebrating a special occasion!

Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen: Great honeymoon

This was a great spot for our honeymoon. The resort is the perfect size and within steps you are off and shopping. Food, drinks, service and staff are all amazing and so accommodating ! You do have to play the towel game so be prepared to wake up early to claim your spot !

Riu Santa Fe: Riu Santa Fe

The grounds, walkways, restaurants & rooms were very clean! It was a beautiful setting. Too many vendors on the beach make it annoying enough not to want to be there. So much smoking...nowhere to breath!

Platinum Yucatan Princess: Very Good but not a 5 star

We have just returned from a 7 night stay at the Yucatan Platinum All-Suites resort through Sunwing. We had a very good time. The rooms are very modern and nice, and clean. The bed was very comfortable and we both had no trouble sleeping. - If the swim out room upgrade is a reasonable price, take it! (note that the pool is very cold) - The resort is very large so bring your comfy shoes to get around! - The food was good and healthy! Lots of great options to choose from in the buffet. Our favorit [... read more]e a la carte dinner was at the Japanese restaurant, least favorite was the International. - no extra charge for your room safe - Free wifi came with our package. You can get wifi throughout the resort which is nice for those who want to be connected Negatives - We could not find a do not disturb sign for our room door. We finally made our own on a piece of paper and put it on the door. - The shower did not have shelves to put your stuff on. We ended up bringing a plastic table from the balcony into the shower to fix that issue. - When you check in, you sign a contract stating that if you lose your towel, or your room key there is a charge. What kind of a 5 star hotel charges you if you lose your plastic room key (I can't remember offhand how much the charge was) - We got a bit of a run-around trying to get late check out which came with our package even though the hotel was not full (maybe 70% full) - Very hard to find a lounge chair on the beach - We made 4 different stops picking people up on the way back to the airport (this after the bus was 30 mins late picking us up). We were on the bus for 2 hours in total before we got to the airport! Sunwing/Nexus optional packages: - I would also recommend NOT getting the "VIP Lounge" at the airport ($33 US PP). The lounge is a joke. Save your money and spend it at one of the restaurants at the airport. - Most of the people on the plane paid the extra fee to pre-book their seats. If you don't like being at the back of the plane, pre-book! -We did the Snorkelling with Turtles/Chiken-Ha Cenote tour for $80US/PP and it was worth every cent. I would absolutely do this again! Ask for the day when the tour goes direct (and not to 5 other resorts to pick people up)

Iberostar Waves Tucan: Beautiful, Relaxing, "Excelente" resort!

We loved this resort...everything from check in to check out was fantastic. (Traveled January 24-31 2015 with husband, grandma and daughters ages: 13, 14, 17.) We were looking for a relaxing family vacation in the sun, and this resort does well to provide that. We especially appreciated the jungle with wildlife, and the comfortable laid back atmosphere. The grounds and decor are gorgeous, and although not necessarily a ritzy or party type resort, (pleased because we weren't looking for that) we  [... read more]all had so much fun. There are several daily activities planned and implemented by the Star Friends with something to satisfy all ages. These energetic Star Friends go above and beyond to greet you individually, and make you feel welcome. ALL of the staff went out of their way to make our vacation a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The entire resort is immaculately clean, rooms are adequate (we stayed in Quetzal basic), service is excellent, drinks and food are plentiful and appetizing. Anything regarding food or drink was honoured whenever possible. All requests or concerns we had were handled with professionalism and care. They are very accommodating with everything you ask. Every employee was friendly and helpful and they were ALWAYS working hard. The beach is absolutely perfect!

Dreams Puerto Morelos Resort and Spa: return visit

This was my second visit to SSS ,after last years initial week. I never return to resorts, as there's so many out there that offer something different, BUT Secrets was that good ! Great food, exceptionally pleasant and accommodating staff, fantastic rooms ( their showers and amenities offered , shampoo etc. are fantastic) wonderful nightlife , with a crowd that doesn't "roll up the carpets" at 9;00 p.m.. The resort is the perfect size with everything just spread out enough , but not a long hike  [... read more]to get to the restaurant's, rooms. etc. Couldn't recommend it more highly !!!

Temptation Resort & Spa: Our 3rd visit and it was fantastic!

It was our 3rd time to this resort :0) We love it! My husband and I love this resort for the people and entertainment. The food is great, especially the Italian. Sexy pool during the day is great and the patyo bar at night is always happening and busy. Staff is awesome and we felt like we were at home :0) thanks again! We wil be back! Xo

Moon Palace Cancun: Amazing Resort

This hotel is luxury at its best. The staff at this resort are amazing they truly want to please each and every guest.Hotel is beautiful inside on a Grand scale. When you walk into the one of three lobbies, Nuzic, Grand or Sunrise it is beautiful. Check in was easy and fast. Our room had a King Size bed with a in room Jacuzzi large walk in shower and fridge which is stocked daily. Food at all restaurants was great and you could always find something to eat. 24 hour room service was a bonus. The  [... read more]grounds are amazing, well kept and manicured. All pools were clean and easily accessed. The overall cleanliness of this resort was impressive. I have stayed at several other all inclusive and this one is by far the best. The staff are on top of their game. Always looking to please and always smiling. It is a large resort however it is easy to get around. Shuttles move people to and from the resort sections quickly. This resort is totally amazing and we are already talking about returning next year.

Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos: Great Resort Hotel

After the hurricane ravaged the towns of Cabo SanLucas and San Jose del Cabo....we were hesitant to book a trip there. However, we did and were quite surprised by the condition of the Barceló Resort. They had done a remarkable job in the repairs of the building itself. The grounds were in excellent shape . The beach had changed shape somewhat , but was still a pleasure to relax on. The food , the staff the whole big picture was fantastic. . Don't hesitate to book there.