Allegro Cozumel: Great fun and awesome people

The grounds and public areas were clean and beautifully landscaped The beach was fantastic Rooms were clean and comfy with extra everything if you want.. a little noisy on the upper level because the neighbors can be heard thru the thatched roof. Dining was good, The buffet was good , recommend the hot egg or omelet cooking area for breakfast Hard to book the special restaurants so do it early. Common room/bar ,pool table lost the cues and balls , the air hockey game never worked ( stuck)  [... read more]the foosball table worked sometimes, if you are going to offer something...make sure it works. All broken games offer is disappointment and this is the only thing to do at night if you don't go to the disco. There is a large sidewalk area that runs along the bush area with a fence. People use it to get to their rooms but there is no path lighting. Bad Biting itchy Bugs, we had bites everywhere, not sure what they were from!! There are mosquitos. But these were also something else. The excursions were great The rent a car guy was not very accommodating when late Only went to a few night shows.. A night of magic would be cool, Better advertising for the night features ( posters or in room booklets) And downtown schedules and good maps... closed on Sunday was a surprise... for the markets Best Part by far is the service people.. the waiters, bar tenders and room attendants.. obviously working for tips but they were friendly and personable... a little more English would go along way for their success (tips)

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Luxury Resort

It was a huge resort, very clean and well maintained. The food was very good and there was a variety selection of food. The beach however was not wide enough and there was seaweed every where. The night life was good, the disco was fun, but daily entertainment was not good at all!!! There was hardly any fun activities happening during the day. I personally prefer a smaller resort and more fun travellers and entertainers. The majority of the guests were Russians who were very cold and unfriendly! [... read more] In total it was a real luxurious restort but not a fun one.

Barcelo Huatulco: Beautiful Location

The resort is lower end to what we are used to, but even so, they do it very well. The location is great. The weather can't be beat. There is ample shade at pool. There is a great selection of foods. Sometimes a little cold. It would be nice if they had more than one grill station in the main buffet. This is a drawback to a small resort. The rooms were nice. Shower only in room. No tub. The room was clean and always made up nicely. It is an idyllic spot. The market vendors are kind  [... read more]and not aggressive. You will feel safe in most spots. There is a homey, relaxing energy to the space. There are a number of excursions you can take and it is easy to hire a private boat off the beach. All in all it was very enjoyable and we will likely go back.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Absolutely beautiful resort.

The grounds were very well kept and loved the jungle effect with all the trees. The walk to the beach each day was gratifying. The opportunities for different personalities was unlimited. I would return to this paradise.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Definitely a 5 star!

The hotel, grounds, rooms and food were top notch. The staff were friendly and helpful. The staff went out of their way to make guests comfortable. The beach was especially nice, and well groomed, daily. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Beautiful resort

Barcelo Maya Colonial was extremely beautiful. Great service, well kept grounds, so much to do and all around amazing complex. Barcelo Maya had lots to offer and very friendly staff. I highly recommend staying there.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: A great resort

Loved the grand beach here...long and not overly-crowded, always a lounge chair available. Bar and food places convenient to both the beach and the pool. The accommodations were very nice, clean and well-kept. All staff were friendly and helpful. A la carte meals were good, but not great. 15 minutes delay getting in each time, very difficult to get times before 8:00 or 8:30 p.m. Biggest complaint: the house wines - both red and white - were almost undrinkable! They must acquire an inexp [... read more]ensive but decent alternative. You could purchase other wines at the a la carte dining locations, but many were really expensive. The buffet meals were very good - lots of variety of meat and fish, as well as pasta dishes, etc. Evening entertainment was very well done: 2 theatres - each capable of holding about 500 people; great sound and lighting system, excellent singers, dancers, costumes, etc.

Occidental Arenas Blancas: 2 resorts in one!

Arenas Blancas and Solymer give you two resorts in one and is perfect for a family travelling with people of all ages. We stayed at Arenas Blancas and it was perfect for my mom and me and we could go over with my 21 and 19 year old to the other resort which had more of a younger crowd! The staff and beaches and activities were great at both resorts. We had a blast and the beach was the most beautiful I have seen. We also went on the catamaran and saw tropical fish as we snorkelled. It's Cuba so  [... read more]if travelling you need to expect things nit to be perfect but the staff will try to fix tings and are super nice ! We had a fabulous time.

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Great resort

We had an awesome time at this resort. Building is in need of some cosmetic upgrades but the grounds and pool were beautiful and well kept. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was nice to be able to use the facilities at both Arenas Blancas and Solymar. I think the pool is nicer at Arenas Blancas. The beach was fantastic as well and was very close. There was always lots of chairs available at the pool and the beach.

Barcelo Solymar: Entertaining and well positioned resort to Varadero

Fairly decent place to stay and have fun in Varadero. The staff are very helpful and attentive. The beach is absolutely wonderful. Within walking distance to two great bars...including the Beatles Club which offers live rock n' roll.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great resort!

This is a beautiful resort with lots to do especially for families with kids and teens. Between the beach volleyball, ping pong, foosball, basketball, mini golf plus all the planned activites, you really can't get bored. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food is good. In particular, the tappenyaki restaurant Tokyo in the Mayan Mall section of the resort is a must. They put on an incredible show and the food there is excellent!

Allegro Cozumel: Allegro Cozumel

Overall it was a nice resort - one major issue, we had raw sewage outside of our door on more then one occasion. Luckily they were quick to fix the issue, but gross none the less. The restaurants were great!

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Not an all inclusive fan but can't wait to go back to Barcelo Playa del Carmen

Beautiful and extremely well maintained grounds. Staff was outstanding. Beautiful beach with privacy and activities to cater to everyone's needs. The food was outstanding! !! We are gourmet cooks and braced ourselves for heat lamps and dried out food. The expectation was ever so greatly exceeded so very favorably. Freshly grilled fish, lobster tails, steaks on an on....

Occidental Cozumel: Good Holiday!

Grounds were well taken care of and staff were very accommodating to our needs. Food became repetitive by the end of our stay but still enjoyed it for the most part. Room request was granted which made us all very happy! Could have had more activities to get the teenagers together but not having that ensured more time spent together as a family. Perhaps an option to pay a premium rate for the first club privileges would be a nice option instep of having to buy into that as vacations for us a [... read more]re few and far between.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Great resort with amazing grounds

The entrance area and view are stunning! The tile work at the front desk is incredible, and the service was friendly, fast and efficient. Our room had been redone and was very clean, fresh, comfortable (great bedding), had everything we required (minibar, safe, toiletries, etc.) and everything operated perfectly. We enjoyed the grounds and wildlife immensely. This was our sixth stay in the Mayan Riviera, and the first time we've experienced deers and monkeys on the grounds of our resort. Th [... read more]e food was good and the service in the buffet, Paco's Taco's and the oriental a la carte was excellent. Great snorkelling at the beach, and we enjoyed the adult and the quiet pools. The location next to Xcaret Ecopark and so close to Playa del Carmen was terrific. We spent a day at Xcaret and we will definitely return to this resort because of both our experience at this resort and because we want to spend more time at the park. Thank you!

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Excellent trip

I was a little bit nervous as to what the resort would be like after reading some reviews, however the negative reviews I read were totally off in my mind. Rooms were large and clean AC worked no problem, shower pressure was good and water was warm. Could have used clean towels more then once, and ran out of toilet paper one day we asked for more and got more no problem. Front desk people we nice, money exchange at the resort was a rip off better rates at the bank. Lobby and beach bar were great [... read more]. Pools looked fine but I never went in spent my time at the beach instead. Beach was amazing plenty of chairs and shaded areas if needed. Chairs were a mix of older and newer ones we never had a hard time finding new chairs. There was one man who served drinks on the beach to your chair it was amazing. Food was good at the buffet I think food quality in Cuba has improved over the years. Ate at the oriental and Italian a la cartes and they were also great. I didn't see any beach activities which was a bit of a let down but they could have been on the solymar side of the beach I always stayed on the blancas side. The location of this resort is key we never had to take a taxi we could walk to shops restaurants and bars no problem. All in all great time great place it is what you make it.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great Resort

We had a AWESOME time here! The staff were courteous,hard working and very attentive. The grounds were well maintained,the gym was well equipped with equipment. The Sports lounge was a great place to watch sports on there BIG screen in a theater setting, & had a 6 lanes of bowling also. The Restaurants meals were very good, especially the Japanese. The resort was very clean, & never a shortage of loungers or towels. You could book all the restaurants @ once, & you never had to hand in a card to  [... read more]get a towel each time. They had lots of pools(with lap pools also),activities & a FREE Dolphin show on the property.The resort is 1 of 5 on the grounds, so you could walk or jog along the beach on sidewalks. If you wanted they also had a double decker bus available for use, but you could walk almost anywhere under roofs that provide coverage from rain. Free papers were available @ guest services & trained Raptor birds kept all other birds away.

Occidental Cozumel: Gret resort

Amazing resort, rooms were just renovated, beautiful beach and pools. Really good food and friendly crew. Second time in the resort and both ocations had a great time, specially after the room renovations.

Allegro Cozumel: Excellent Resort

The Allegro Cozumel was excellent!! This hotel is very clean and the beach was beautiful and clean. Our room was in the 47 building so it was half way to everything very convienant. They are definitely a four star and working their way up. The staff were amazing very friendly and if there was a problem with anything they would fix it right away.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Gorgeous resort, staff just okay

The resort grounds are beautiful and our room was nice and tidy. There are many pools and the different kids pools are awesome and great fun for everyone. Don't let the all inclusive fool you though. The internet isn't included and the pirate ship with wave pool is additonal. It's not expensive per day, just not included. The a la carts aren't the greatest. The Japanese place was good though! We had the best luck in the buffets. For lunch the steakhouse buffet on the second floor is the best [... read more]. The beach is gorgeous!! We spent a lot of time there. Since the resort is so big the service lacks for sure. They don't remember you because of so many people so they don't rush to serve you. Smaller resorts are better if service is you must have. The daycare was great. Our kids had a great time there. The night entertainment is pretty good. They put on big productions nightly. The start off early with a kids dance where they end with balloon animals.