Barcelo Maya Colonial: Superbly high standards

The resort exceeded our expectations on many levels; the service was exceptional, with bartenders and waiters who were willing to accommodate all our needs -- we saw amazing shows, from traditional Mexican music to the Nutcracker ballet -- to facilities and conveniences that we didn't even expect, like free catamaran sailing, champagne cocktails, incredible steakhouse and seafood meals, and more. The resort is exceptionally clean as well. As a family with both kids, teens, adult couples and olde [... read more]r singles, we all had an amazing holiday!

Hotel Xcaret Mexico: Awesome resort

The grounds at this resort were really breathtaking. Suspended bridges, beautiful fauna, aqua color water. Food ok, service ok but found there is a language barrier. The restaurants were a unique experience . I highly recommend them.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Loved the resort!! Spectacular!!

The resort was perfect! Beautiful rooms, lovely swim up pool. Amenities and service were excellent! Only drawback was that the buffet closed at 6 pm. Super clean didn’t feel concerned at all about Covid. Lovely pools and lots of spots to enjoy the beach. Would definitely go back!

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya: Great resort and staff and food!

The resort was great! Was at full capacity at holiday time. It was busy, staff all were safe and followed mask protocols. Place was clean and well staffed. Tough at times to make reservations for shows and dinners, they were generally full by the time we wanted to book. Service was great everywhere!

Catalonia Riviera Maya: Very disappointing Resort, I would not recommend.

Dec 21-29th-First rooms: 1108 &1110- there was no air conditioning and hot water at all first night. Rooms were VERY run down, like a cheap motel.Next morning switched rooms to 126 and 228, near parking lot. Doors were scratched up and beaten up, no added security latch on door. Every night people were swearing and banging on doors, waking guests up. Couldn't get reservations for a single A la Carte until our 6th night, the young man who made bookings was VERY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL TO ALL GU [... read more]ESTS who requested an la carte. Grounds were clean, buffet was basic. This was a very disappointing Resort and I strongly advise Trip Central and Air Transat to not recommend this resort to anyone

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Great resort

The hotel was clean (5/5), friendly and helpful staff (5/5/) buffet was fantastic and inviting with tasty and verity of selection, meat, fish, veggies and fruit (5/5). my biggest complain was the music and entertainment it was a HUGE Disappointment (0/5). Another low point was the Transat Agent on the site, SHE WAS JUST NASTY

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Terrible experience with resort food!

Our 3-year-old daughter contracted salmonella on the day three of our trip and got very ill. We suspect it was by eating apples and pears at the buffet or the beach. The staff at the front desk were not friendly when we needed them the most and overall our experience wasn’t the best.

El Dorado Seaside Palms: Great rest and relaxation resort!

We spent a week (Dec 14 - 21) at the El Dorado Seaside Palms for some R&R and escape from life. This resort is a great place for doing just that with an amazing beach and tall palm trees throughout the resort. The resort does a great job making their resort feel like a magical place. The staff were incredibly thoughtful, friendly and helpful towards our needs and requests. Staff followed covid protocols and we never felt unsafe from the staff. We were able to book our return covid test at c [... read more]heck in, and did not have to worry about anything as they communicated reminders through email. The food was amazing and we would like to especially highlight the food at La Carretta, which was absolutely amazing and represents the flavours of Mexico especially well. The tacos, stuffed peppers and mole dishes are a must eat, and be sure to have some churros and flavoured coffee to end your meal. The beach BBQ was a great place to have breakfast and lunch, as there is nothing better than eating on the beach! There weren't many negatives to our stay, however we need to mention a few things so future guests are aware of what to expect. First, upon entering the ocean from the beach area, there are many rocks and corals in the sand, so be careful when walking around in the water. Second, the room decor in our suite was from the late 90's and felt a bit dated, though this should was fine as we did not spend our time hanging out in the room apart from the end of the day. And lastly, when walking around the resort, the mangrove forest areas towards the back of the premium suites can have pretty strong smell from the stagnant water. This resort was an absolute dream and perfect for those looking for a quiet retreat from the ordinary. Enjoy some lime margaritas on the beach while suntanning. Sit on the swings over the water or spend the day on the bali beds (get there early to get one!) while drinking cheladas. Or lay on a hammock with a book watching the sunset. This resort is truly a hidden gem.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Fantastic resort!

We loved our stay here. The staff and service were wonderful. Lots of things to do...or not and the food was fantastic. Resort is well maintained and the staff work extremely hard. Very pleasurable experience...even better the second time around!

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Loved it!

First time we’ve been to a resort, first time in Riviera Maya, and we loved it. The resort is incredible, the service is amazing and our experience was so fantastic. I would definitely return to this area.

The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences Playa Del Carmen: Not the resort t once was

The grounds are beautiful and pools are great but the service has gone downhill as well as the food. The concierge are more concerned about getting you to take a tour to purchase then doing their jobs. Several people complained about getting flu like symptoms either from the food or just going around the resort. Rooms are not cleaned everyday and you have to call the desk for towels if your room was missed. Just a disappointment from the previous times at this resort. In relation to Covid 19 som [... read more]e staff wear masks improperly or not at all and they don't enforce mask wearing when in restaurants even though they are posted.

Akumal Bay Beach and Spa Resort: beautiful resort

Fabulous resort with exceptional service Stayed in the Jr Penthouse Suite - AMAZING! Good choice of foods at the buffet restaurant Always had available clean towels & lounge chairs at the beach/pool. My husband and I will definitely return

Riu Palace Riviera Maya: Paradise in the Mayan Riviera

My wife and I visited the Riu Palace Riviera Maya from December 4-18. The staff were extremely accommodating, the rooms were spotless thank you Silvia. Eddy at the front door was so welcoming upon arrival and courteous upon departure. Our beach server Enrique was so unbelievable, he was absolutely fantastic, he worked 6 days a week and he made sure that my wife and I had cold drinks every day all day. The beach was beautiful, the location was ideal and the entertainment staff at the pool and sho [... read more]ws worked tirelessly to keep the guests smiling! The food was good. With lots of variety to appeal to most taste buds. This Riu Resort is worth a visit Consistent quality you come to expect from a great resort.

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Amazing Resort

This resort was excellent, the staff were friendly and happy to see you. Have to mention the conceirge attendance Diego, Ice and Romeo were specially attentive and took care of our needs on the spot. We really enjoyed our time there.

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Would not recommend.

Guest Services no longer exist; no one answers front desk or guest services. Check-in is excruciating with no regard to people having travelled many hours with children. Zero consistency among staff regarding restaurants, bowling, etc. The rooms are not well-maintained and could not get a/c past 24.5 degrees even with maintenance visit. No children-friendly foods (like chicken nuggets, fries). Buffet consistently out of primary foods. The buffet near the childrens pool (One of the reasons we boo [... read more]ked) was shut down with no warning and was never opened - incredibly inconvenient with young children. Mask wearing is inconsistent and impractical - sometimes need to wear at swim-up bars, sometimes not - you never know which it is. Restaurant times are incorrect. Ocean is rocky here - not good for snorkeling if you are looking to. Beach is also about 1km walk from daisy rooms and shuttles come very infrequently if at all. I have been to 9 different resorts in Mayan Riviera, and this was one of the worst. Some can be attributed to COVID19, but I have never seen morale/services be so poor.

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Amazing Girls Trip

Grand Sirenis is quite Grand. Amazing service from the staff. Al Cart restaurants are a added bonus. On site Covid testing which is convenient. I loved that they had a Concierge in every area of the resort to assist with anything. Thank you Diego & Ice. Also the stellar housekeepers and wait staff. Overall would give this resort a solid 8/10!!! Thanks to heather and the Sunwing team for providing great package and stellar customer service!

Grand Sunset Princess: Beautiful resort!

The resort suits everyone’s needs from that being a family with kids, adults looking to relax, or friends going for a good time. There are many different pools for all different activities. The beach area is very clean and has tons of beach chairs for everyone. After walking along the beach this resort does an incredible job keeping it clean and ensuring you are able to swim in the area. The service throughout our stay was great regardless of the tough times with the pandemic. The range of res [... read more]taurants and buffets to choose from allowed for variety every day. Ensure to book ahead for the a la cartes as they are amazing! We were at the resort for a week and didn’t leave once. There is always something to do. The best part was the animation entertainment staff. They did an amazing job running programs throughout the day at the pool and the beach. Lots of games/challenges for kids and adults. The shows they hosted in the evenings were great and a good variety for kids and adults. They put up events in the main plaza after every show while made for a great end to the night. They were all very welcoming and inclusive to the crowd. Erick from the animation crew was our favourite, great energy and a love for his job! I highly recommend staying at this resort. Despite the challenges and it being inevitable for everything to be amazing this resort was well worth the trip.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Wonderful Resort!

While the rooms looked a bit tired, everything else was great to spectacular! The beach was kept spotlessly clean. The buffet was above average for an all-inclusive. Service was friendly and timely. The beautiful peacocks, black swans and flamingos made an extra nice touch! Loved it!

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Unbelievable time

Food is good especially in the restaurants. Beach is amazing. Rooms are amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful at all hours. It's paradise. The pools are very clean . We will defiantly be going back to swim with the dolphins.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Great resort for families with kids!

A beautiful resort with lots of fun things to do for children and families. The grounds are lovely - surrounded by nature; flora and fauna of all kinds! Monkeys, coati, deer, birds and other wildlife roam the grounds. Great waterpark area and Kids Club. However, the select club area is quite far from the adult-only beach section (rocky so wear water shoes) and some of the dining locations, which made for a lot of walking. For an older couple this made it difficult to get around with ease.  [... read more]A "shuttle" service within the resort would have greatly helped! Our room was clean in all the obvious areas but clearly not cleaned for some time in the closets and corners. We had a ground floor room and had to deal with some creepy crawlies that must have got in under the door. Our ground floor balcony was not usable - furniture too big for the space and not cleaned of animal droppings & spider webs. The staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the hydro-therapy pool and relaxation massages. Food was good - enjoyed the Brazilian BBQ and the Mexican restaurant.