Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Grand Serenis Riviera Maya = Kind of Good \ Sunwing Airlines = Trash

The resort was just okay. I experienced some very good meals in the a la carte restaurants, but as far as the buffets went, they were hit or miss. On my last at the resort I went for breakfast in front lobby buffet at 8am, and it turned out they must of decided to re-heat various food items left over from the previous day. Wow! I don’t mind bacon hot & crisp, but slightly warmed, greasy & hard? No thank you! Also, it wasn’t uncommon for the towel guy to give someone attitude if they didn†[... read more]™t happen to have cash on them to tip him when returning their towel. Wow again! Even getting maid service to supply my room with a simple bar of soap required some work. Did I miss something, or are travellers expected to bring their own soap these days? I tipped the maid every day but one, and that was only because she came quite early when had stepped out for an early breakfast, and she opted not to re-stock my fridge, and I suspect that might have intentional. One would be well advised to carry a fist full of bills on at all times when venturing through out the resort. This a beautiful resort, and the entertainment very good! The worst part of my trip to the Grand Serenis Riviera was travelling with Sunwing! I will never book with Sunwing Airlines again! When the going gets bad, they go missing! They don’t have the slightest idea what term Customer Service means!

Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos: Heavenly Resort

The pools were fantastic and afforded a stunning view of the ocean. The grounds were well-maintained. There was an abundance of activities throughout the day such as water Zumba & exercises, Spanish classes, stretching exercises, water volleyball and bingo. The restaurants offered a wide selection of items.

Planet Hollywood Cancun by Royalton: Fantastic week!

The resort met all our expectations. Lots of amenities for families was the main draw for us. We stayed at a similar resort last year in DR and our family really enjoyed the Lazy River and mini putt there. When booking this trip finding those offerings, in our preferred destination Mexico proved challenging. Planet Hollywood was a solid choice and I’d recommend to anyone looking for similar and who plan on relaxing at the resort and having things to do without leaving the resort. We†[... read more]™ve been travelling for more than 20 years and the “tier” systems at resorts are more prevalent than ever before. We did not book Star Class, and were satisfied with the service and offerings, however the color of your bracelet was noted. We were on vacation, and weren’t in a rush to be seated, and weren’t requiring “top shelf” alcohol. If this sounds like something you require, I would recommend upgrading to avoid disappointment. We did pre-select our room and received the one we paid for. That is a nice option if you don’t want to roll the dice on the location of your room. Our transfers with Sunwing were smooth and efficient. No complaints whatsoever. The resort location in relation to “Cancun strip” is quite a trek. We’ve stayed all over the strip and in the Riveria. If you want to see the ruins, or go out to clubs I wouldn’t stay in this area personally. There are so many resorts being built/newly constructed nearby that look amazing in this area. The beach was very large and they regularly cleaned up any sargasso that came in. The wind the week we were there was very strong, one day the resort required all the shade umbrella to be kept closed for safety. I’m not sure if that is the normal for this area, but that day no one was on the beach because the sand was literally blowing! The food offerings were very good, the buffet was better than most resorts in terms of variety and quality. The burgers, pizza take out, and sports bar made up for that for us, but may not for everyone. We’d return next week (wishful thinking), next month, or next year!

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Best Vacation Ever!

As a nurse, on vacation, I am now burdened with the concern regarding Covid19 while traveling. The hotel had many hand sanitization stations at main points around the hotel, as well as every entrance in a dining room area. Staff were friendly and the space between us always felt safe. We were able to pick how often our room was cleaned, and upon witnessing the cleaning while walking by other rooms, the housekeeping was thorough and I saw them wipe down high touch areas (even the balcony railings [... read more]). The food was amazing, I couldn't get enough! I have nothing bad to say, except I wish I had booked a longer vacation because I didn't want to leave.

Riu Santa Fe: Cabo Mexico Family Trip

Hotel itself was nice and well maintained. Disco Pacha music was way too loud and the bass could be heard in building 3 across the pool area from 11 pm to 2 am. Room doors slam too loudly at all hours.

Selection Riviera Cancun: Amazing week at The Azul

Loved this property. Just the right size. Not to big but not so small that you felt crowded. Staff were all wonderful! Cheerful and accommodating. Room are a little dated and need a little TLC. However they are clean and comfortable. We did spend 1 night in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was gorgeous. White with aqua accents makes the room looks so bright and airy. We decided to upgrade to a swim up room which was amazing. Love that each room has its own set of stairs with a railing to  [... read more]get in and out of pool. The staff from the swim up bar come by about every 25 minutes to take your drink orders. They were amazing and well deserving of the tips we gave them We had no complaint with any of the food. Room service was fantastic and restaurants were varied and never to crowded. There was only one night when we waited maybe 10 minutes for a table at the Mexican restaurant but they seated us at the bar outside and we enjoyed a before dinner drink. Most restaurants don’t require reservations they operate on a first come first serve system, but as I said we never really had to wait. They few restaurants that do require reservations are super easy to book. Each building has its own concierge and you can book with them at your convenience. We highly recommend the Italian Restaurant! The main buffet Spoons has a large selection of food with different themes everyday. Food was good but could have been a little hotter. We understand that it is hard to regulate temperatures without overcooking or drying food out. They do have an area we’re you can pick out your own meat and they will cook it for you to your liking. We also appreciated that they take food allergies very seriously. They always asked if you had any allergies before seating you. We did not any of the nightly shows so I can’t comment on them. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Azul. If you are beach people this is probably not the place for you. Beach is small and it was full of seaweed while we were there, which is why we switched to a swim up. It could have just been a bad time for the seaweed. There was staff out there daily raking the beach but it didn’t last long. The ocean views from the restaurants and pool areas are lovely Overall we really enjoyed our week there.

Decameron La Marina: Sunny vacation

Resort was decent value for the money and most staff were good and assisted when they could with the exception of older male at front desk. He was rude and not helpful. Recommend that front desk staff be fluent in English to assist visitors.

Le Blanc Spa Resort: First Class Service

What stands out is the service. They obviously spend a lot of time on the recruitment and training of there employees as they are the best of the best. I was disappointed that the rooms ( Ryl oceanfront honeymoon) do not have balconies as this is very unusual of any other resort I have stayed. I was also surprised that there was only one sink making it awkward for two people getting ready. I read on a FB site I followed that many people thought the food was the best they have had. I go to a lot  [... read more]of restaurants and the food was the best of any all-inclusive we have stayed but not as good as a top restaurant. We found the French and Japanese the best. I was disappointed in the Italian and Blanc for dinner. The Blanc breakfast and lunch buffet was real good. A good selection and everything kept impeccable clean. The towel game was played here the most of any resort I have been at. If you want a chair around the main pool you have to get there by 6:30am. The staff are saving the chairs. There has to be a better way. All in all, we really liked the resort however we paid more than twice the price of other 5-star resorts, and I do not think that it warranted that much extra.

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Just OK

Overall, the resort is just ok. We did a Saturday to Saturday trip and it was too long. We were getting pretty bored by day 4. We chose this resort after staying at the Palladium in Riveria Maya, which is much bigger and better situated. Our room (panoramic ocean view) was clean, but the bathroom shower made a huge puddle on the floor with each use and the jets in the tub were full of mildew. No way I'd take a bath in that tub. As for the view, the tiny balcony has a solid wall so if you sit [... read more] down, you'd be looking at concrete. The ocean could be seen if you sit up on the edge of the right hand side of the bed. We were overlooking the infinity pool, it's supposed to close at 10:30 but 3 nights there was a lot of partying going on much later. The beach is really nice and there are boogie boards, surfing lessons and boards, mini catamarans and paddle boards to use. The waves are high though, but if you can swim its fine. If you want a shaded chair at the pool or the beach, best to get out there and tag one with a towel before 9 am. The pool is super warm and you can see whales pretty much all day from the pool edge or the beach. Buffet restaurant is not bad, the food is pretty average buffet fare. We were not impressed with the a la carte restaurants at all. The Mexican one was the worst of the 3 we tried, food was bland and salty. Italian was the best, fish was nice and the carbonara was good until I came across a bunch of uncooked egg whites in it which killed my appetite immediately. There is a small store at the resort, my advice is bring some snacks, sunscreen and any OTC meds like Tylenol from the airport or home. They are charging $8 USD for a bag of chips. Sunscreen is $25 USD. Activities were expensive, everything is in USD rather than pesos which is inconvenient unless you are American I guess. I was hoping to get out and explore Sayulita but was told the bus and colectivo are not recommended. Taxi there and back was about 100$ CAD. We did go on a nice sail boat for snorkeling and whale watching which was $300 CAD for 2 people, and it was worth it. Taxi to the marina and back was charged by the amount of people even though it was the same van. 440 pesos for 4 people and 1100 pesos for 8 people on the way back. The staff were all super, cheerful, very nice and helpful throughout the resort.

Grand Oasis Cancun: Mediocre resort

From the check-in to check-out it wasn't the best place I've stayed. Started with the 1 1/2 hours just to check in cause they only had 2 people on the desk. Process was painfully slow and very frustrating. Got to our room, wanted to shower after a long day only to find no towels in the room. A theme repeated on a daily basis. Housekeeping would take the towels but never leave fresh towels in the room. Floor hadn't been swept during the entire stay. Expected a king size bed we had paid for  [... read more]and got 2 double beds pushed together. Mini fridge was not filled at all without being requested when told it would be filled every 2 days Entertainment: nightly shows were extraordinarily poor. No thought it seemed given to actually entertaining anyone and not worth watching. Restaurants: definitely not the best. Only one had food that was any good, very disappointing to say the least. Will definitely not be going back

Haven Riviera Cancun: Amazing resort!

This resort was first class from the moment we arrived. It was quiet and peaceful, never feeling crowded. We were able to go to both the beach and the pool at anytime of a day and get a lounge/cabana. The staff were wonderful. We would highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for a quiet relaxing vacation. However there was always lots available if you are looking for things to do.

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Wheres The Beach

Traveled from Feb. 25 to Mar 04 Upon arrival to the Grand Sirenis we were greeted with a Backhoe and numerous dump trucks trying unsuccessfully to clear away the seaweed from the beach and water. This was nonstop all day, everyday of our vacation. We were told this has been an ongoing problem for weeks and will be for many more. We would not recommend this resort.

Riu Santa Fe: Amazing Resort!

The resort was beautiful. Very well kept and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was nothing spectacular, but was okay. You could always find something to eat, but everything is very bland tasting in my opinion. More pool activities could have been offered at the upper pool not by the ocean. The nightly entertainment shows were okay; some better than others. This is our second time staying at this resort and I would recommend it.

Canto Del Sol: Some disappointments

CONS: Took us 3 tries to get decent room. First 2 rooms - bathroom door wouldn’t close, taps leaked. One bathroom did not have ceiling or light and wires were hanging down. Third room was improvement but still leaking taps which were never fixed. Lounge chairs at main pool could not be adjusted - could not sit up. Couple of days lounge chairs were difficult to come by. My party would have liked more dancing. Some furniture in restaurant and bar areas definitely needs upgrading. PR [... read more]OS: 3 pools available were fine. Plus nice splash pool and a shallow area for little ones. Buffet food fairly good/average. Plenty of selection. Enjoyed the 3 restaurants we attended. Most nightly entertainment pretty good. Majority of resort employees were great. There was hand sanitizer available throughout resort.

Riu Emerald Bay: great beach

resort needs a face lift, showing it's age Bring Mexican money with you or exchange at airport. Exchange rate at resort not very good and ATM is not reliable Food is not that great. Great beach, although there are a lot of cig butts

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Fantastic experience

We travelled to the resort the last two weeks of February and first few days of March 2023. We stayed at the Tropical, in the Veracruz building, about mid-section, top floor facing east towards the Barcelo Palace. Our room was listed as a "Superior room run of the house" and I can say it was a great room, spacious, clean, well furnished and everything worked as it should, hair-dryer, TV, A/C the works. Perfect. There are six total resorts on this stretch of beach, all operated by Barcelo and i [... read more]nter-connected by pathways which are easy to figure out and well lit at night and there are enough bars, shops and night-life to keep you entertained. The pools are situated between each resort-pair and also mirror each other so you can choose which you want to hang out at, however if you want a good lounger you will need to rise earlier to claim your spot. The pools are well maintained and clean. The beach has loungers to spare so show up anytime and you're bound to find something suitable. The beach itself was a bit of a disappointment but we soon adapted and still had a great time. It's primarily a coral beach so the sand is peppered with small objects, remnants of coral that jab your bare feet. Bring water shoes if you have them or purchase them at the beach store behind the pool or if you're careful bare feel will do too. Also the depth of the beach isn't what we are used to, it's a very short distance from the palms to the water and there's a bit of a drop down to the water's edge so if you have mobility issues that could be an issue. And there're rocks too just under the surface that will require some dodging. When approaching the water look for the dark spots and just walk in between them that's where the sandy bottom is and you'll be fine. The buffets were good, ample food and well prepared, well staffed by pleasant, helpful and happy people just want you want. The a la carte restaurants were all amazing, best food I've had on vacation that I can remember, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Make sure you take a pair of slacks and collared shirt for these as no shorts or t-shirts are allowed, though if I were the establishment I'd relax the rule allowing nice bermuda-style shorts as well. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would come back to this resort in a heartbeat. Have fun!

Hacienda Encantada Resort and Spa: Beautiful resort but has some flaws

The Hacienda Encantada is an absolutely beautiful resort, very Spanish in terms of the architecture. The landscaping is gorgeous and the entire resort is kept spotless. The pools were very clean indeed. We had a one bedroom suite and it was amazing. We loved it. We went for 3 weeks all inclusive. Having said that, this resort very much caters to the time share or owners as they liked to be called. As the owners cook their own meals, the breakfast buffet (Las Marias) for the other guests i [... read more]s extremely small (the smallest we’ve ever seen in 30 yrs of travelling all inclusive). The egg lady has the grill up far too hot and doesn’t speak any English so getting a properly cooked egg was a hit and miss. I will give shout outs to 3 employees at Las Marias. Alejandro, Estela and Fernanda were lovely people and very quick with their service and always with a smile. The other restaurants are all open air and it was very cool while we were there but they do their best to keep you warm with blankets and heaters. Our issue being all in for 3 weeks was that the menus got very tiresome. Lots of seafood options and a lot of Mexican food options. I would have to say that the lunch options were scarce if you want to eat healthy. Most of the items on the menus were greasy fried food. A free shuttle to and from the Golden Zone, along with 6 other options there for lunch and dinner helped with a change of scenery. In terms of post Covid cleanliness, the resort charges $5usd for each day of your stay for sanitation. We did see some restaurants cleaning tables and place mats etc but unfortunately we did see the cooks in the The Patio cross contaminate while cooking. Shout outs to Raul our bartender at the adult pool. He was amazing as was Roberto and Gustavo, the servers. Also shout outs to Oscar at Los Riscos, Javier at Borolo and Onell at Il Forno. Two other things we did not prefer is that the on-site store did not take cash, everything had to be charged to your room or credit card. The other thing is that, for everything you eat or drink, it must be signed for. Like previously said, we have travelled all in for over 30 yrs and have never seen this practice ever before. As beautiful as this resort is, we will not be returning.

El Dorado Maroma: Adorable El Dorado

The restaurant staff were all very friendly and great at making sure all was perfect. The food was amazing, we stayed at many good resorts but this was a notch above. One exception, Celina (Mio restaurant) was quite inflexible the day of our arrival and another night despite having a reservation. The concierges checked in with us often but failed to deliver on their promise to act on our requests. Beach was amazing, with sand powdery white, just incredible and one could walk indefinitely on  [... read more]either end. They worked daily on managing the seaweeds but nature often won. It was still great to swim though you had to walk in a long way to get to deeper water. The spa and gym were very nice. Painting (with Felipe) and cooking classes were so much fun. One note of caution on excursion: we booked a few excursions to Tulum and Cenote and snorkelling, with Lomas travel, their own on-site agency. We were quoted a cost in USD. Upon checking out, they converted back to pesos and ended up charging up 20$ then the quoted USD price even if we paid in cash. The Lomas agent would not accept cash upon booking.

Sunscape Puerto Vallarta: Weather and Beachfront

We found the resort very clean. The rooms were restocked daily. The staff were amazing! The a la carte dining was served like a 5 star resort. Gorgeous presentation. The buffet did not have much variety though.

Platinum Yucatan Princess: Wonderful trip

We had a great holiday,good people,food ,room ,service,and grounds.would recommend to everyone.the beaches are usually really good but it was an early seaweed year.there was a great assortment of restaurants