Riu Latino: Our first time at the Riu Latino

Rui Latino is a modern, very clean resort that provides lots of entertainment with an amazing staff who provide excellent customer service. The food was good but be found the choices of entrees at the a la carte restaurants to be limited compared to other resorts we've stayed at. They have large water slides and activities all day long and with optional trips with provided transportation to sister resorts for Riu parties. We found that it was a long walk to the beach so as I have reduced mo [... read more]bility I wasn't able to use it. We were there in August and it was extremely hot to the point that the temperature of the pools was like that of a hot tub. At a different time of year and for a young crowd this is a fabulous resort.

Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: 14th visit!

We have been too many many resorts and come back to the Valentin every time. The staff are truly wonderful people. The food beyond amazing. It is our home away from home. We have done couples, Sandals, Rui, etc. and always come back home just love it

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Amazing resort

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and really enjoyed our experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The check-in process was smooth, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was relaxing and pleasant

Catalonia Riviera Maya: Amazing resort

I will start my review from the welcome and the receptionist in the restore was excellent The room very clean and comfortable also the room service excellent The pools was great and clean and the beach was good and we appreciate the workers how they clean it. But the pool hours open they closed very soon should be close a little bit late. At least keep one pool be close late. The restaurant are amazing specially the privilege restaurant but the 2 buffet decent. I extremely willing to play [... read more] mine gulf and tennis but unfortunately during the day is very hot and we disappointed is close at 5.00 pm so should be keep ad night open with lights and projectors! Also missing tennis table The support room was excellent The spa was a mazing but my our son very close to 16 years jut by one month for the spa and the gym age rule should be more flexible specially with the parents Another things bothering us the exclusive team very pushy and they call us few times in early morning few time I told them we're not interested but still they tried to explain to us !! But over all staff in resort are friendly and respectful you're a mazing resort

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya: Would Stay at Hard Rock Maya Riviera Again

What an excellent experience for my family. The service, entertainment, shows, attention to detail, food, pools, water park, views, drinks and anything else I haven't thought of were excellent. My family would travel there again. We had a blast and did not want to leave. Thank you Maya Riviera Hard Rock for an excellent stay.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Wasnt a 5 star

Grounds and rooms are clean. Food was decent however we were able to use Akumal and Tulum Bahai resorts aswell.which made the selections of food better throught the resorts. Pools we clean and warm. For some odd reason Saturday was mexican day and the resort was filled with mexicans but no other days on that week. Rooms are dated and needs updates, service is good however no poolside service and mixed drinks were hit or miss for quality. I would rate this place a solid 4 star.

Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres: Great experience at Ocean Allure

We had a great experience at Ocean Allure. We have stayed in Costa Mujeres before at a family resort, but this adults-only resort felt like a much better value for the money at a similar price point. We booked the Prestige package because I was concerned about dinner reservations since there is no dinner buffet. However, the resort seemed to be operating at about 60% capacity, so we had no issues getting into any of the à la carte restaurants. But we probably could have booked the regular packa [... read more]ge and enjoyed the resort just as much. The food and drinks were excellent. The breakfast and lunch buffets offered a wide variety of options, with hot food that was actually served hot and tasted great. There was a nice mix of local Mexican dishes and more traditional European-style selections. The à la carte restaurants were outstanding. You could order lobster and high-quality steaks at most of them, which was a pleasant surprise. The alcohol selection was excellent, even with the regular package. Each bar had its own signature drink menu, which made it fun to try something different. Of course, the bartenders were also happy to make or customize any drink you wanted. The beach bar had a great selection as well. There was some seaweed along the shore and in the ocean, but it wasn't nearly as bad as in other parts of the Riviera Maya, so we were still able to enjoy swimming in the ocean. The pools were beautiful. During the summer they were naturally quite warm, but the large activity pool had the most comfortable water temperature. As Prestige guests, we received a complimentary one-hour visit to the spa, where we enjoyed the sauna and hydrotherapy circuit. It was a wonderful experience. You can also book massages, and Canadian guests can request a receipt to submit to their insurance provider, as the therapists are RMT registered. Every employee we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly hardworking. The resort was kept spotless, and we frequently saw managers walking around with staff, making sure everything was well maintained and addressing even the smallest issues. This isn't a large party resort, but there are plenty of activities during both the day and the evening, making it a great choice for both younger and older adults. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to return in the fall!

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: 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.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: an awesome resort

The grounds, gardens, pool area are beautiful. The beach has plenty of trees and beds. We were lucky that during our stay the sea grass was not unmanageable. However be aware that this area at times gets lots of sea grass washed on the shores. The resort made a lot of effort to clean it up. The buffet was average but you can always find something that you will enjoy. The a-la-car restaurants were very good. The hotel staff was very kind and helpful. Our room as large, nicely furnished an [... read more]d kept clean.

Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos: Loved it here!

Had a wonderful stay at Sandos Finisterra! Exceeded all of our expectations! Grounds were beautiful, service was great and food was delicious! Special thanks to Joanna for all help during the booking process!

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: Beach made the Hotel

Beautiful beach clear water no seaweed which made us very happy, Beautiful grounds, eco friendly which was good and bad for me, we couldn't enjoy the lobby due to no air conditioner and no fan, so we were basically drenched in sweat, the food was very good and the employees was very helpful, I wouldn't go back to this resort ,but would choose a more upgraded resort next time...cozumel is beautiful.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Kid friendly resort

Overall amazing, the only downside is the beach not usable. My kids would have loved the beach and it being so close to our room. We had to use another resort’s beach front which required travelling a bit. I would have loved to have the restaurants open even if it was not peak season to have more variety for the guests.

Riu Palace Costa Mujeres: Riu Palace

This is a good hotel. The food and drinks were good. Reservations at restaurants were sometimes difficult but we got to try them all. The grounds were super clean The buffet had a variety of choices. Our waiter Alberto was super nice and always waiting for us lol

Occidental Costa Cancun: Great resort !!

Small so easy to get around - I loved that I’m not a fan of giant resorts. Buffet was great, had Italian à la carte and it was very good. Pool is great but typical loud - beach is very small and shallow would be great with small children - no real ability to swim it’s a tiny cordoned off area - but we walked quite far down the beach to number of other resorts, and they were very weedy. Great service other than check-in, which is always painfully slow for some reason at these places. A real b [... read more]enefit is that it is right beside the fairy dock so you can take a ferry so easily to Isla Mujeres and have a fabulous beach day there. If you’re a pool person, it’s a great resort seemed very easy to get chairs, etc. if you’re a beach person you really need to just go over to the island. It’s ok for a day or with small children but really limited

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Outstanding overall

Positive Remarkable buffet experience Clean pools and beach À la carte restaurants great food Happy and friendly staff Clean rooms Negative Unable to change early pre booked à la carte reservations Leaking water from shower area, had to use towels on the floor to prevent slips and falls Shower gel / shampoo drinks were not replenished. We had to ask. Fridge not cooling properly.

Occidental Costa Cancun: Lovely resort

Great food was offered at the buffet and restaurants. The rooms were spacious and very clean. Location is convenient to the ferry terminal. I would definitely stay there again. The only improvement I could suggest is to add ceiling fans in the lobby.

Planet Hollywood Cancun by Royalton: Great Time!

Just finished a week on the family side (non-Star Class) and wanted to share my thoughts. I've stayed at countless resorts, and this one ranks near the top for me. Yes, you need to get up early and play the towel game, but that's the reality at most resorts. It didn't bother me since I'm an early riser and enjoy reading by the pool. There are definitely a lot of paid "extras," but we didn't spend anything beyond what was included and never felt like we missed out. I can't really comment  [... read more]on the evening shows. After a full day in the sun (and a few drinks), they just weren't a priority. My son made some friends, and they had a great time hanging out at night. Restaurant rankings: Excellent: Sunset Strip Steakhouse / Teppanyaki / Indian / Breakfast buffet Good: Mexican / Dinner buffet / Guy's Burger Joint / Wood-fired pizza at the Italian restaurant Not my Fav: Sushi / Italian The lazy river was a great bonus, especially since the water stayed cooler than the pools in the July heat. I'd recommend bringing an inexpensive float from Amazon and leaving it behind for someone else when you head home. The pools were nice, the bars were great, and the drinks were solid. My only disappointment was that mezcal was surprisingly hard to find. We also did a snorkeling trip to Isla Mujeres, which I highly recommend. Rent a golf cart for an hour and explore the island - it's a fun little adventure. Overall, I'd absolutely return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this resort. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful. We had an amazing week.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Great Resort

Love this resort! A perfect mix of relaxing and fun. I recommend anyone wanting some amazing views, good food and a bit of quiet to go for a visit. My only issue was the lower floors rooms weren’t our preference so we had to upgrade.

Riu Dunamar: Riu Dunamar

This was an amazing family resort! From the beautiful well maintained and clean hotel, spacious rooms, to the Most friendliest staff, amazing bars and bartenders, delicious food, best ribeye steak, chefs KISS ?! Lots of pools, for adults, kids and family, fun activities and a gorgeous beachfront! I highly recommend this resort!

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Poor Service and Frustrating Experience

We travelled as a group of 10 (7 adults, 1 teenager, and 2 children), and unfortunately, our experience at Ocean Riviera Paradise was very disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the service was poor. There was no warm welcome, no one to greet us, and no guidance on where to check in or what to expect. We had to carry our own luggage to our rooms, which was especially frustrating since the resort is very large and it was our first visit. Finding our room was difficult, and it was located f [... read more]ar from the main areas. The same lack of assistance happened when we checked out. Even after asking staff about the departure process, we received only brief, one-word answers with no helpful guidance. The resort also appeared to be understaffed. While there were a few friendly employees, most of the staff came across as rude, impatient, and annoyed whenever we asked questions. Customer service was one of the biggest disappointments of our stay. Making reservations for the à la carte restaurants was another frustrating experience. Three restaurants require reservations (two online and one in person), but the online system only allows you to book for the number of guests in your room. Since we were travelling as a large group, it was nearly impossible to coordinate reservations together. Everyone had to log in and book at exactly the same time, otherwise we couldn't get the same seating. No one explained this process to us—we only figured it out by asking other guests and visiting the restaurants ourselves. To make matters worse, reservations can only be made between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for dinner on the same day, making it feel like a daily mission just to eat together. Of the three restaurants requiring reservations, only the Italian restaurant was worth the effort. The steakhouse and Japanese restaurant were both overrated. The resort offered plenty of activities for younger children, but very little for teenagers. My 13-year-old son quickly became bored because of the many restrictions. He wasn't allowed to use the gym or ride the mechanical bull, and the bowling alley had long wait times because only 3 of the 6 lanes were working. The games room had outdated equipment, several machines didn't work properly, and there was very little variety. For a resort that advertises itself as family-friendly, it did not provide enough entertainment for older kids and teens. Another disappointment was the beach. During our stay, it was covered with a significant amount of seaweed, making it much less enjoyable to swim or relax by the ocean. While I understand that seaweed is a natural occurrence and not entirely within the resort's control, it definitely impacted our vacation. If the beach is one of the main reasons you're choosing this resort, I recommend checking the seaweed conditions before booking. The most disappointing part of our trip happened through the resort's excursion desk. Our excursion package included a complimentary shopping tour that stopped at a jewelry store and a tequila shop. I strongly recommend that anyone purchasing tequila there inspect the bottles carefully before leaving. We purchased two bottles of tequila, but the cashier wrapped them while we were still browsing the store, so we didn't have an opportunity to examine them. When we returned home, we discovered that both bottles appeared to be counterfeit. We immediately contacted the resort's tour representative, who told us he would speak with the store and get back to us. Unfortunately, we never heard from him again. Since we made the purchase the day before our departure, we didn't have enough time to return to the store and resolve the issue ourselves. This experience left a very negative impression and added to an already disappointing vacation. The resort itself was large, clean, and well-maintained, which is one of the few positives I can mention. However, the poor customer service, confusing restaurant reservation system, lack of activities for teenagers, beach conditions during our stay, and unresolved issue with the shopping tour overshadowed the entire experience. This was my fourth resort visit in Mexico, and unfortunately, it was by far the most disappointing. I would not recommend Ocean Riviera Paradise, especially for large families or groups travelling together.