Catalonia Riviera Maya: Great resort!

I stayed at the Catalonia Riviera Maya from March 1 to March 8, 2019. Overall, it was a very good stay. Here are the pros and cons: Room - The room was great, clean with lots of storage and a comfortable bed. There were problems with the toilet which were fixed on the second try. The sink stopper wouldn't stay open and it drained very slowly, but I never asked to have it fixed. Food - It was an interesting mix of food. There was some very good food and some really not very good food. Overa [... read more]ll, the buffet was adequate although smaller with less choice than buffets I have seen at some other resorts. But there was always lots to eat and it was fresh, although not always hot. Breakfast was very good. The a la carte restaurants were very good, with Bloved standing out as the best by far. If you have the option to upgrade to Privileged for a reasonable fee, do it and have lunch at Bloved as often as you can. The view is amazing and the food is excellent. Dinner at Bloved was also very good and our server, Lucas, was great fun! Room service - Don't order from room service unless you really have to. The burgers were not very good and you can't order breakfast from room service unless you do so a day ahead. I was ill one afternoon/evening but could not get soup or toast delivered to my room, unfortunately. The pools - They are great. The privileged pool was wonderful and you could watch some of the entertainment at the main pool from there. It was also fun to go to the two main pools and watch the entertainment more closely. The entertainment staff at the hotel work very hard and go above and beyond. The beach - The beach was ok. There were lots of chairs on the beach and the sand was nice. But the beach was small and the water was not great for swimming (lots of sea grass). There was not much that could be done about the sea grass although the staff spent countless hours trying to clean it up and carry it away. If the beach is the most important thing to you (it is not for me), then you will find it does not compare to the beaches of Cuba and the DR or even some other beaches in Mexico. Entertainment - I saw two shows - the Mexican show and the Broadway show. Both were excellent and I heard that Lion King was too. There was music and dancing in the bar outside the theatre before and after the shows and karaoke night was fun to watch. I never made it to the disco. Staff - All the staff were excellent. Very friendly, very helpful and very attentive. Spa - The spa was beautiful and I had a great massage from Angelica who also applied some soothing treatment to my sunburn. The hydrotherapy pool was very nice too. Accessibility - Although accessibility is not an issue for me, I have friends for whom it is an issue so I always try to evaluate it. Much of the resort is very accessible (lobby, rooms, showers). But there would be some areas that you could not access (unless I missed something). For example, 3 of the a la carte restaurants and Bloved are up a set of stairs. There may be an elevator I did not see but you would want to ask specifically about this. Overall, I would give this resort a 3.5 to 4 star rating.

El Dorado Seaside Palms: Nice Hotel but Too many mosquitos

Hotel was nice, swim up suite is great with pool bars you can swim/walk to .Rooms are nice, but loud air conditioners and bar fridge Concierge services, but they don't do to much... talk a good plan, to no effect A Lot of un-maintained palms, so be careful of falling fronds and coconuts. Water at beach is only a couple of feet, so if you like sitting instead of swimming, you will like this restaurants where OK, nothing to special and Mexican should be sooo much better in Mexico, poor service [... read more] and food, with all kind of people waiting inside the restaurant for a table.. on large guy would not even move to let us out.. Italian was the best! You also have to get up early (5.30am) to get bed on beach and by 8 for a decent chair.. No bars in lobby 's, and very little entertainment, just band or singers in sea side bar... not enough chairs and tables for everyone.. We liked the hotel, but would not return, as there are too many mosquitoes and they do not spray.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Wonderful resort

This was our third stay at this resort. It offers all sorts of day trips off the resort if you wish to do so. Has assortment of activities on the resort offered also. The cafeteria always had assortment of foods to choose from, something to the likings to everyone. Room was always clean and equipped with clean towels/ facecloths. No complaints

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Amazing Resort

Exceptionally clean resort. The staff are responsive and courteous. We had a great time. It is a large resort so doesn't seem crowded at all. The excursions that are available provide something for everyone. I will gladly return.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Amazing resort for family

We were 2 family of 4 and really enjoy it. I would probably not go there if i was looking for an adult/couple getaway. Kids really enjoy the aqua parc and main pool. Beach was rocky but we knew it so we brought some shoes for it. There was alot of activities and the kids liked the zumba on the beach. Thumbs up to Gisele and Ricardo. Also Azael at the pool bar. Funny guy. Found food really good compare to a few resort that we did in Mexico. Los lirios (steak house) was really good. Th [... read more]e wait time was long but worth it.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Eco resort

Too big, lots and lots of waking to get anywhere, staff couldn’t keep up to demands of all the guests, pool was filthy too many people in a little pool, no beach. Lineups for food out the door and around the corner... wouldn’t give American change when u bought something always felt like you were being scammed. Neat concept but a real let down.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Amazing resort

Fabulous resort, grounds were gorgeous and very well maintained, staff were always friendly, helpful and hard working, the food in the buffets was good- lots of selection, we really enjoyed the a la carte options with the Japanese being our favourite- a fun interactive show with amazing food!! The pool was gorgeous, a winding pool with lots of areas to relax or be entertained- it never felt crowded . The beach was beautiful with lots of chairs and hammocks.We had an amazing vacation and would go [... read more] back in a heartbeat 💗

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Great Vacation

Hotel was good but the beds are are very hard and there is a lot of walking and you need to book your restaurants as soon as you get there or there won’t be any available (but when you go to the a la carts they are less than half full so not sure why they make it so hard to book them). It is a 2 hour ride to the resort from the airport the beach is full of seaweed

Breathless Riviera Cancun: Fantastic Vacation

This resort was absolutely gorgeous. This fairly new resort is flawless. The room was the prettiest room that we have ever stayed in. The huge glass shower is very luxurious and the iPad to run the room is unique. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and served by very attentive waiters. We were impressed with the fact that every restaurant greeter asked if anyone in our party had allergies. We were in the Exhale club which I highly recommend. All staff went out of their way to make o [... read more]ur stay special. I also liked the fact that it was a smaller resort which made it easy to walk wherever you wanted to go. No need to catch a cart or train. We will definitely return to this resort.

Catalonia Yucatan: AMAZEING TRIP

THE HOTEL WAS NICE FOOD WAS GREAT BARTENDERS WERE AWESOME THE SERVERS WERE PERFECT AND BEST OF ALL IT WAS NICE TO TAKE A HOLIDAY WITH MY HUSBAND IT WAS OUR FIRST HOLIDAY TOGATHER IN 10 YEARS SO FOR MY IT WAS AMAZEING FOR BOTH OFF US THANKS SO MUCH . ANNAMARIE MOSHER

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Not a ‘LUXURY’ hotel

The room/bathroom very dated, in need of major updating. Unable to swim at the beach as the water is just at waist level. - many thanks to Esther Fitz at the front desk. Very nice staff, always smiling and working hard. Grounds very well kept This is definitely not a “Luxury” nor a “five stars” hotel.

Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: Great Resort, Super Service, Terrific Food-Couldn't Find Anything Negative

This resort has got it all. It's a big resort, which we don't normally like but the layout provides areas for any type of vacation you are looking for. We decided on the privilege package which I would recommend. For the extra charge you get a lobster daily, 4 premium bottles of alcohol in your room (of your choice), no standing in long lines to reserve your a la carts, a pool/beach bed reserved in your name, the concierge takes care of any requests, etc.). The service is terrific, all the staf [... read more]f are wonderful - shout out to Jarrod - awesome service, couldn't ask for better)!! Whether you like a quiet relaxing vacation or a party atmosphere, this resort has it all! Go, you won't regret it!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Good time in a beautiful resort

This was our first stay at an Iberostar property. We stayed at Paraiso Beach which shares facilities with Iberostar Del Mar and combined it is a relatively large resort. First the staff working in the resort is doing an excellent job in almost all areas. We found they were very friendly and always with a smile. The facilities, lobbies, grounds, restaurants and rooms are well maintained and very clean. Check in was not the best. I am not sure if most of the staff was on training. It was a lot  [... read more]of pressure from the concierge trying to convince us to go to the Iberostar Plus presentation at Mayan. The pool is big and always clean. One area was closed for some maintenance. The meals were okay, the buffet had a large variety of food, we found the meat and fish most of the time little uncooked. My son got food poisoning and for two days he couldn't go outside the room, he missed also our Chichen Itza excursion. The a la carte restaurants were reasonable the Mexican kind of disappointing. The beach is nice, we found chairs available all the time. Entertainment was good, we loved the Mexican show. Overall we had a good time in the resort.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Great resort

The resort was lovely with the staff being so friendly and helpful. Food was good, facilities were clean, only downside was the seaweed on the beach but they can’t control Mother Nature! Had a lovely stay.

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen: Amazing Vacation

We recently stayed at Panama Jack in Playa del Carmen and I have to say it was a great vacation. I love this resort, it's just the right size - easy access to the beach and the city. The staff are exceptional always greeting you with a smile and a hello. It was amazing that even if you did not give a tip the service was always the same. Our hostess in the dining room each morning (Feb 24-Mar 3) is one the best I have met, wish I could remember her name. She was always helpful and accommodating.  [... read more]I requested a fried fish one day and she actually got the chef to make it!! I'm truly impress with the standard of service to which your staff adhere. Great job!! My only suggestion for improvement would be the food and that's only because I'm mostly vegetarian. I would have like to see more bean dishes, next time I would request more because I think I would have gotten it. Thank you for a wonderful winter vacation, I will be back

Catalonia Royal Tulum: Beautiful!

The adult only resort was perfect and the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. The rooms did not have views of the beach but the trees and animals made more than up for it. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for either a trip with some froends or a romantique getaway.

Iberostar Waves Quetzal: Iberostar quetzal,Mayan Riveria

Georgeous property! Free form pool was great ; site is shared by IBEROSTAR Tuscan . Get up by 7:00 am if you want a longer ! Pool side entertainment exuberant! Beach is nice but waves very rough . Staff excellent! Rooms spacious and always kept tidy by staff . Evening entertainment is typical . Walkways are slate with cement in between, making it uneven and difficult for seniors . Enjoyed the Howler Monkey antics. Food, lots of variety , good quality . A la carte’s underwhelming .  [... read more] Sushi was great

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Exceeded Expectations

When reading some other guest reviews prior to our visit, my expectations had been lowered. I've since concluded that many of these reviewers may simply have been seeking levels of perfection that did not match the price range of what they were paying. We travelled with grandchildren and found the resort well suited to the interests of children with all the animals and nature as well as wading pools, play centre, water park and beach experiences. After departure of the wee ones, we upgraded t [... read more]o Adult Select club and enjoyed the quiet pool, the upgraded room and the Bali Beds by the beach and the beach club. Of course there were some minor issues but we found the staff were prompt in remedies. The food choices were ample and tasty. The peacocks were very beautiful - it was a slight shame that their loud evening calls were not quite so beautiful. Yes entering the ocean is a walking hazard with the rocks but we knew to expect this. A traditional sandy beach would have been lovely but not enough to miss out on the monkeys and coatis. We knew about the Eco fees the resort has to charge - these were done on check-in which is likely a much better idea than the hotel collecting on checkout. There was a bit of a sales pitch for their Royal Elite Club but it was not a hard sell. Would recommend Sandos Caracol for those with an interest in nature and wildlife or for those looking for a family retreat.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Amazing resort

Great resort for kids, with tons of activities to do. Jade River snorkel was amazing, kids club is a great place for the kids with tons of activities for them. If you like a resort with a beach, and ocean to swin in, this place is not for you. Not much of an area to swim in. Definitely bring water does. Pools were large, but busy. Water park was awesome for the kids. 55 inches in height is required for the large water slides, and for the medium size water slides you must be under 55 inch [... read more]es. Steak and Fish, and Italian restaurants were really good.

El Dorado Seaside Suites: 5 STAR RESORT

Room was fabulous! King size bed was sooooo comfortable and resort offered a 'pillow bar' which I greatly appreciated. Huge bathroom with large jacuzzi. Swim out pool off the balcony was really neat concept but water was cold. The building, grounds were immaculate. Food was GOURMET. Best food I have ever eaten at a resort. Love the 10 different restaurants on the property and adjacent resort. Lounge chairs and lounging beds extremely comfortable. A new cover for the chairs and beds were [... read more] changed daily. Personal Concierge was AWESOME (Santiago :)). Staff were friendly and helpful. High quality spirits were served at all the bars. Love the fact that this resort is self-sustainable. All vegetables and herbs were grown in their own organic gardens......FRESH PLUS! The only let down was the beach attached to the El Dorado Suites. Undesirable! if you wanted to experience a beach you had to go to the adjacent property. Overall, wonderful experience.