Barcelo Maya Caribe: Great Resort

Good variety of food options, beach locations, restaurants, activities etc. Entertainment was great. Staff was amazing - best part of the location. The gymn was really large with a lot of options including fitness classes. The spa had a great cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room. Played mini golf for free a couple times, used the pickleball courts 1 day and the gymn every day. Great snorkelling with the turtles right off the Barcelo beach. We loved our stay. The only real [... read more] negative: 1 of the Cozumel snorkelling excursions was not worth it. Bus pick up at 5:45 am and returned around 4 pm and only had 1.5 hours of snorkelling + 1 hour lunch. The rest of the time was spent travelling. Absolutely do not recommend it just based on the itinerary. The brochure said 4 hours + travel and transfer time but it was more like 1.5 hours snorkelling, 1 hour lunch and 7.5 hours travelling and waiting around. Not worth it at all. Note that this is not a reflection on the staff that worked hard and kept us entertained to the best of their ability. It is more about a poor excursion plan with low value vs. what was advertised.

Riu Flamingos: Good hotel but needs to work on some things.

The hotel was beautiful and very well maintained. The washrooms and facilities are always clean, staff checks on you to ensure everything you need in the room has been taken care of. In terms of the resort, there is always staff by the lobby ensuring the hotel is safe. There is programs for guest to do throughout the day and good entertainment at night. However, I have noticed a lot of people slipping because the floorings by the resort and pool area is slippery. This is supported by multiple we [... read more]t floor signs that has been standing in every corner of the resort, also multiple staff tries to dry the flooring by the pool area. Given this is a family resort, there are a lot of kids and elderly that goes here, my child slipped three times in the kids pool area. I hope something gets done with the slippery tiles as this is a safety concern (I am aware it’s newly renovated but the floors were poorly designed in the pool area) It was our first time and we were given a room on the first floor however, it was at the very end of the hall where staff goes so the noises were really bad during late and early hours as we hear things being dragged or staff talking to each other. This area of the hotel should never be given to customers because it is loudly uncomfortable. The food is great in the buffet area (chipotle), the steakhouse was great, so is agave. The ice cream parlor has a lot of good flavors. Sadly, Sakura (Asian buffet) has not met my expectations, from the yakisoba to paneer masala. The pecking duck looks and taste like a regular chicken barbecue. Overall, I still like this hotel very much, I had a good time with my family & friends. We hope to come back again. Maybe request to be on another floor for a quieter stay and hopefully the hotel reconsider the slippery floors.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Perfect! Just what we were looking for...

Went to this resort with my 15 year old son during March Break and had a wonderful time. Pick up from airport was smooth but it is a bit of a hike to the hotel - about 1.5 hr - but we were aware of this so no issue, just something to keep in mind. Check in was seamless and welcoming. Our room was on the second floor and was newly renovated. Bar fridge stocked daily. The beds did not have blankets which I found odd but you could request them via the hotel app and they arrived promptly. Room servi [... read more]ce was also prompt. Very important to me was the number of sun umbrellas at the pool area. Lots and lots available. I did go out to the pool area every morning at 7:30am but just to enjoy the sound of the ocean and birds. Generally people did not come out to get loungers until around 8 or 8:30 and this was during March Break so you could sleep in if you want. Most loungers were taken by 9am. Lots of loungers by the ocean as well. They built a jetty which creates a calm area in the ocean. Seaweed is definitely present but they make a big effort to remove it. Servers at the pool and restaurants were lovely. Appreciated tips but did not expect them. There beach bars and beach restaurant were always quiet with no lines. The resort guests were mainly French and English Canadians. Some entertainment in the evenings. We did not attend many of the shows so can't comment but did go to the karaoke in the 'sports bar' and it was fun. Quiet resort. Not a party zone. Lots of seating in the evening in the main lobby where there was live entertainment and one evening they had the silent disco which was great for people of all ages! The buffet was clean and organized, good variety and generally restocked/refreshed frequently. The seating for the buffet was very nice and generally not overly busy which was nice so it felt relaxed and not chaotic. We did not go to the a la carte restaurants so can not speak to them BUT I highly recommend you load the app at least a week prior to departure and book your reservations ahead of time to avoid disappointment. The hotel app was also useful to know the activities going on each evening. There are trolleys available to take you to your room or to the other sister resorts. Resort is great if you are looking for something chill and relaxed with a friendly, quiet, non pushy atmosphere. The only drawback I can think of was I found there was a lot of traffic on the walkways - everything from trolleys, to pickups, to delivery vehicles, even a full sized dump truck passed me full of seaweed.

Riu Tequila: Great Resort

Little rough checking in at 12.00 am only one person working at front desk finally got to the room unpacked got to bed at 130 am. we started our day at 700am and from there it was nice pleasant stay breakfast was good and lunch and dinner Staff was great pools were nice I thought it would be a problem to go to the beach but it was not the shuttle only took a couple of minutes or you could walk not far at all, beach was huge could use the pool and restaurant, bar at The Riu Yucatan, nice there to [... read more]o. Beach had seaweed but everyday they were cleaning it up you were still able to go into the ocean. When we went to Playa Del Carmen we noticed a mini market just down from the resort so we went there and they had some really nice shops. All in all we would definitely go to that resort again

Riu Palace Costa Mujeres: Really big resort

The grounds were beautiful. Way too much walking for seniors. Unfortunately got very severe diarrhea 1 hour after eating steak at Elite Restaurant. Have suffered my whole vacation and am now being tested. The service was very good by staff. Our first room had a very lumpy unsupported mattress they couldn’t replace it. So we were moved to different room with a good mattress. The resort is very modern and well decorated. The flight times were terrible lost first and last day. So really not  [... read more]10 day vacation. One hour delay coming home. We had requested 2 wheelchairs upon return arrival. Had to wait along time for them. Only one person available for two Wheelchairs. Sunwing and Westjet need to improve there system.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Great Experience

The resort was wonderful and my family of four had a great stay. We say so much wildlife from our balcony and across the resort, it was endless excitement for the kids. The setting of the resort with mature trees, cenotes, creeks and rocky terrain was a one-of-a-kind resort experience. The waterpark on site was a highlight for the kids as well. There were a few amenities which were closed during our stay: the jade river, the cenote and the beachfront restaurant, and some of the closing hours for [... read more] the towel exchange, waterpark and bars seemed a bit off with the hours of other amenities, but overall our stay was amazing. We would go back.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Perfect

Huge resort. Common areas very modern. Rooms dated but clean and functional. Buffets had something for everyone. A la carte restaurants were fabulous and you could book all for week not one day at a time. We did private transfer to and from airport- A really good idea. Beaches were perfect. They looked after any seaweed early in the AM. Lots of chairs. Bring water shoes or buy at resort for a premium. Staff were fine, we didn't tip at breakfast or lunch as we received no service. Seeme [... read more]d to be more staff at dinner buffet.

Occidental Costa Cancun: terrible resort=HAS MUCH TO BE DESIRED

The rooms in the hotel were fine, however we had to ask for cleaning in the afternoon until someone showed up. We thought the food was terrible. Everyday in the buffets it was the same thing-chicken-either the leg or the wings or pieces of the other parts. The fruits were hard and cold. Vegetables were also hard and cold. In other words it is not at all up to par with any other resort we have been to. The beach was full of stones and sand. It is not what we had expected. The area w [... read more]here one can sit and go into the pool was fine unless when someone stole your spots. Also there were many teenagers there and other young people off on March Break. It was very noisy at all times. We were more than disappointed in The OccidentLAL

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Great getaway

This is a top quartile resort. From the amazing rooms, pools, restaurants, and facilities all are the best. We loved the nightly entertainment and social time. Walk the beach to 4 other sister resorts and enjoy them all. Nothing to want…you get it all here!

Dreams Jade Resort and Spa: Great resort, wonderful experience.

The hotel was great and met and/or exceeded our expectations. The staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful. The food was excellent. Lots of variety and very good quality. Loved the evening entertainment options. The rooms were very spacious and always clean. The beach was not as expansive as we would have liked but the water was wonderful. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and would return as well. Mark & Silke Malouin

Crown Paradise Club: Food

Our main complaint was the food in the two buffets. There was plenty of sides but the mains were horrible. They were either in a stew or soup style. So really you couldn’t tell what meat it was. I hardly ate anything. There was a lot of people complaining. Also considering it is a Sea side resort there was hardly any Sea food. The only shrimp we saw was again in some sort of sauce. Another complaint was that our room didn’t have a balcony. There was no mention of that in the on line [... read more] add. There wasn’t enough umbrellas or beds around the pool. On the good side, the resort was very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Ocean Coral and Turquesa: Beautiful resort

Great customer service, great food!!, nice rooms, spacious and clean, beautiful pool areas. The beach was full of sargassum during our stay (March 7-14) and the hotel didn't do much effort to clean it, except one day when there was a wedding and we were able to swim in the ocean. The other days we had to go in the pool or at the next hotel's beach where there was installed a barrier for the sargassum.. Note* when you ask for number of stars below, you put the beach and the pool together, whic [... read more]h is not fair. They are completely different and they should be rated separately. Pools 5*. Beach 3*

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Pretty good for a dated resort

I likely wouldn't return, but it's probably good value if you're looking for a cheaper option. It felt safe and had everything we needed, but definitely felt dated, and wasn't as nice as other resorts we've been to. There is no doubt that there are *much* worse options out there, but I personally wouldn't choose to return, as I've stayed at nicer options. To start with the "good": Beach: The beach was great at this resort. Really well maintained (they deal with the seaweed frequently bu [... read more]t discretely), beautiful sand and scenery, and lots of chairs. Worth noting that there are no umbrellas, the only shade comes from the (many) palm trees, but they can sometimes be less predictable, and the shade moves throughout the day, so it might be worth bringing an umbrella if you prefer to chase the shade (there is more shade available at the pool area, likely more challenging to find the sun there, but we didn't spend much time at the pool). Pool Options: While we spent most of our time at the beach, we did visit the pools occasionally. What I liked about this resort is that there are a few different pool options. While one of the main pools was very busy and rowdy (good if you are looking to drink / party / play "crazy game" and other events), the other pool was much quieter. There was no loud music, no organized events, and was overall a very different vibe. It's nice that there is something for everyone, so if you like a quieter, more relaxing experience, that exists! We also learned quickly that you can hear the pool noises from the beach, so be aware of which pool you are closer to on the beach. If you don't want to hear the music etc. from the "party pool", you will probably want to go to the other end of the beach. Staff: The staff were friendly and responsive, and seemed generally happy to be there! It was great meeting with some of them, and they were generally very happy to help with any requests. I will say that they appeared under-staffed at certain areas, specifically the pool bars, but I didn't have any negative interactions with any of the staff. The Grounds: Admittedly not super important, but the grounds were really beautiful and well-kept. Tons of large fountains and interesting architecture, staff was cleaning the paths every morning, and the walk from the beach to our room was stunning - some resorts pack those walkways full of different vendors / playgrounds etc., but I really appreciated all of the landscaping. Tons of trees, flowers, and natural scenery, which I thought was a nice touch. Things that could be improved: The Room / Maintenance: Our room was fine, but certainly felt dated. While nothing was exactly wrong, It didn't feel super clean and could definitely use an upgrade and there. It seemed like a standard, older hotel room (on the cheaper end). Unfortunately, we had two incidences that left us not thrilled. Most importantly, there was an error with the locking mechanism on our door, to the effect that at times, it was completely unlocked to everyone, unbeknownst to us. We learned this because on our second day, we were completely locked out of the room and had to go to the lobby to get help. (We had informed them twice at that point that the light on the electrical lock turned red when we were attempting to unlock it, but that after a couple attempts, we were able to usually just mess with the doorknob enough for it to open for us. Both times they "reset" our bracelets and told us it should be fine (we didn't actually know that it wasn't meant to turn red until we got locked out compeltely)). Once we got help, one of the resort employees informed us that there was an issue with the lock, and that it wasn't responsive to any of our key cards. We were told that it was either locked to everyone (including management's master key", and our own bracelets), or completely UNLOCKED, which meant that any time we were able to enter our room it was completely unlocked to anyone that would try to enter. This is obviously a safety concern, and did make us feel a bit uneasy. For what it is worth, they did send a maintenance person and dealt with it quickly, but we obviously wished it didn't happen to begin with. The second issue with the room was less alarming, but a few days in, the toilet broke and the handle to flush got disconnected from the rest of the plumbing. We called someone in and they were able to replace the part / repair the toilet quickly, but again speaks to the fact that some upgrades might go a long way in some of the rooms. Food / Reservations: The food was okay. The buffet actually had many promising options and was large enough that everyone should be able to find something they want to eat, but for dinner, I prefer restaurant options over a buffet, and you MUST reserve your table in advance. Unfortunately, booking those reservations were really challenging. For starters, they had us book our reservations through the service-center, rather than at the front desk or on the phone, which took some time. They only had one employee working, and for some reason it took a LONG time for them to find the reservations, so be prepared for a wait if there are a couple of groups ahead of you. We went on the morning after we arrived, before 9am, and there were VERY few options they could offer us, and almost all of them were for 8pm or later. If you enjoy / don't mind a late dinner, then you might not have an issue, but we preferred to eat closer to 6 or 7, and there would be maybe one restaurant a night that could accommodate that. This might be because they were unseasonably busy, or perhaps this is their usual, but we weren't able to get any reservations (even late ones) at the majority of the restaurants, meaning we spent 3 nights at the same spot (Mexican, and on the third night we ended up cancelling our reservation and opted for the buffet because it was only okay), and then they were able to get us in one night to an Italian restaurant (it was okay, not great) and one night to the Japanese restaurant (this was by far the best meal we ate the entire time - would highly recommend trying to get a reservation here!). I wish we could either reserve ourselves through the Barcelo app (cutting out the time spent at the service desk), or that there were more options in general so that we could try out different spots and not have to book late reservations. If you prefer to eat at the buffet for every meal, this is actually a great spot for that - I'm sure the food could be MUCH worse elsewhere, but I really prefer restaurant dining at dinner, so I was feeling a bit let down. Other general notes: This resort is HUGE. It's technically a combination of 5 or 6 resorts (each with their own lobby, buffet, and restaurants), but you have the options of visiting the other resorts as well. There is a mall (???) that joins some of the resorts. The mall is a weird vibe, unlike any other resort I've been at, but if you want to shop while you're away, I guess it's a good option. It was also really busy when we went. I think some of it is due to discrete circumstances (many people switching to Mexico from Cuba), but it was really busy pretty much everywhere. Just meant that while there are TONS of seating options on the beach, they filled up surprisingly fast. Like almost all resorts, the "seat saving" strategy is very much in play - if you didn't go to the beach (and I assume the pool as well) by 7:30 am or so to put your things on a beach chair, you likely won't have any luck, or will be left with the poorer options. To be fair, I know this isn't exclusive to this resort, but just note-worthy to be up early, even though it looks like there are so many seats to pick from! All in all, this wasn't a bad stay - it was a beautiful vacation and had the nicest beach I've seen, which is really all I needed, but I think next time I might opt for a smaller, newer resort.

Camino Real Zaashila: QUIET & PEACEFUL

We stayed at Camino Real Huatulco. It's a lovely Mediterranean style hotel. The grounds and architecture of the building is beautiful and well kept. The food was yummy and well presented both a la carte and buffet. The wait people at the restaurants were always pleasant and attentive, but on most occasions very slow. The pool bar staff were amazing and looked after our every need. We were a bit surprised that alcohol service was only available 11am - 11pm. The pools were stunning, defi [... read more]nitely refreshing, clean and well mantained. However, we were expecting some games, music or water-aerobics at the pool, but there was none. The ocean was beautiful to see, hear and walk along. Unfortunately, we were unable to be in the water as often as we would normally as it was RED flagged our entire week. Our room was lovely, with a beautiful ocean view from our balcony. Considering the resort is 30+ years old,it continues to be in relatively good shape. There are a few things that could use some attention, such as the balcony sliding doors, bathroom taps, AC functions as well as railings along pathways, stairways and entrances to the pools. We would recommend this resort to especially those who are seeking a quiet, restful, sedentary getaway.

Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun by Royalton: Great Resort

We had a great time at Planet Hollywood . Food was excellent at the Ala Carts, buffet was your typical resort Buffet. All the entertainment was good , pools clean & beautiful beach. Only negative was they need more umbrellas at the beach which really is an easy fix. The pool area could use more seating but not sure how they really could add more as the area is not very big around the adult pool. The room was clean & spacious but had a musty smell from the high humidity which they can’t control t [... read more]hat. Bed was comfortable & cleaned daily. We would return to this resort without hesitation.

Grand Decameron Los Cabos: 0lder but relaxed

Overall everthing was good Staff were great in all areas, Rooms were nice Showers were great always hot water,Seating in the entertainment area sucked and could and should be upgraded for more comfort. Food was good they could do better to keep the hot items hot instead of warm .examle Soups ! But we enjoyed our stay and would recommend to freinds .But dont expect a 5*+ You get what you pay for!!

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Well done

Great fun pool restaurants Food excellent Thankyou Great staff Bus drivers well done Sunwing staff said thankyou for clothing for Mexican male kids and Female donated We enjoy our Sunwing ,and westjet flight s

Catalonia Riviera Maya: Fantastic vacation

Catalonia Riviera Maya was a wonderful spot for a vacation. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. The food in the buffet and a la cartes was great with lots of choices and was fresh and well prepared. The best feature of the resort is the compact size, everything is within easy walking distance. And the staff were friendly and attentive, any minor issues were addressed right away. Overall, a fantastic vacation spot!

Majestic Mirage Costa Mujeres All Suite Resort: Spectacular Resort

We can’t say enough on how amazing this resort was, from the grounds, beautiful rooms and layout or the resort the delicious food all top notch. But the best part was the staff they go above and beyond to make your vacation memorable! We will definitely be back.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: First time to Mexico - Coba impressed!!

We chose Coba as a last minute trip unsure of what we would find based on some reviews, and we don't regret our decision for a second ! The hotel is large enough that even with many clients it never felt crowded. The lobby is huge with lots of table and chairs to have morning coffee or afternoon drinks. There is a coffee station where you can get your own or go to the bar and have cappuccinos, ice coffee etc. made for you. There are pastries located in the lobby, too, for a quick bite. [... read more] The pool area is quite large with lots of chairs. I did find the "towel/chair games" were played but there are so many chairs that even when arriving at the pool at 11 am or later we always found a good location, right next to the pool, to sit for the day. There is a self-serve pop and beer area near the pool bar for a quick drink. The pool bar (swim up and walk-up side) serve up delicious drinks - the only issue we had there was the staff -- they were great, but there was only one bartender on each side, resulting in long waits sometimes. The main buffet was excellent - always lots of food, and variety. They had everything from the freshest, best donuts we have ever had, to eggs at least three ways (on top of the fresh omelette station), to fruits, meats, desserts, and even tacos and other 'daytime food'. For dinner there was a lot to choose from - pasta 3 ways, rice 2-3ways, green salad fixings, meats - cooked or cold cut style, Mexican fare, several salads (potato, bean etc.), fresh buns, shrimp, and even nutella/cheese/ham and cheese sandwiches - and desserts and fruit. For lunch we ate at the snack bar by the pool. They had lots to choose from too. Freshly made pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and cheese sauce, beans, fruit, ice cream cones and desserts. We ate at 3 a la cartes, Mikado, Nikkei Mashua and Hindu Restaurant Thali. The beef at the Mashua was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The service we had at all three was excellent, but the standout would be Christian at the Mashua. The food at Hindu Thali was about as good as I have had in Ottawa for Indian cuisine. Our room in block 20b was 'dated' but who cares, everything worked fine and was extremely well cleaned. We always had hot water, the fridge refilled, and fresh towels. The trolleys drive around all the time, there are 'bus stops' but they would also stop and let you hop on anywhere if there was room. The Sports Bar was fun at night -- there was always soccer, baseball, hockey, etc. on a tv somewhere in it. We watched a few NHL games there at night, and some of the Baseball Classic tournament. For those who don't drink alcohol there is a great little mocktail list (all of which were delicious) and 0.0 Heineken beer. They did run out of the 0.0 beer in the lobby and the sports bar (or never got a shipment that day?) and it was not offered in the buffet, snack bar, or 2 of the 3 a la cartes we ate at. Only the Mashua had it. As a non-drinker it was disappointing not to be able to enjoy a "beer" with my meals while my partner had wine/beer with his. All in all, I have to say we had a fabulous week at Coba. We thought of upgrading before we left but after a day there, we decided to save the money - we did not need anything more than Coba could offer.