Royalton CHIC Cancun: Good hotel, recommend

Everything was really good. Variety of food, service, rooms, all bar drinks were authentic, What needs to be improved is cooking of fish and seafood on electro countertop. Definitely, cooks need more training. Less stinky oil, cleaning of the top from previous cooking, etc. Gala nights were exceptional! Would I return to this hotel, probably not, because I like to try different every time. But I’d recommend it.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Beautiful Tropical Setting

Just returned from our trip and we were very happy with our choice to travel to this resort!! It is such a lush and tropical location that you cannot stop taking pictures and there are many paths to stroll along and enjoy. Lots of wildlife to see and take pictures of!! The pool is humungous and there is lots of space to feel comfortable enjoying during COVID. The hotel is very strict about masking in the restaurants and won't allow entrance without one. The beach area is also very spacious with  [... read more]plenty of lounge chairs with shade cover. The food was very good with a very wide variety to choose from. Would definitely book this place again.

The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences Playa Del Carmen: Excellent resort

We had a wonderful stay the Fives was great.we enjoyed the food, the rooms were large and Clean.the service was wonderful and the employees were very friendly and Helpful. I would record the resort to others for sure

Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen: Amazing resort!

I had the pleasure of speaking to O'Neil Graham who tremendously helped me out a lot to travel to Mexico by myself for the first time. He was a life saver and guided me through simple action steps on what to do since I missed my flight. Prior to this I was on the phone all day with another airlines/agents and it was such a struggle to communicate with them and they were of no help in regards to my situation. Thank you so much O'Neil Graham and I would recommend booking with him. I had so much fu [... read more]n staying at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen and it was very memorable!

Secrets The Vine Cancun: Definitely NOT a 5 star hotel

We booked at Secrets The Vine because it was listed as a 5 star hotel. However, we firmly disagree with this rating, as we would never consider this hotel to be a 5 star rated hotel because of the following: 1. Quality and cleanliness of the rooms. Mattress and bedding was of very poor quality. 2. Cleanliness of the pool and beach leaves a lot to be desired. 3. Noisy and party-like atmosphere where it is nearly impossible to find peace and quiet (a 5 star hotel should NEVER resemble a spring- [... read more]breakers hotel). 4. Persistent and pushy sales pitch that was basically force-fed to us to sell us a dubious vacation club with questionable quality and which seemed plagued with dishonesty. More importantly, this whole thing took half a day, which basically ruined the day for us. One of the few good areas in this hotel is the human quality of the majority of the staff (cafe, restaurants, etc.). These are genuinely great and valuable people. The hotel itself is "fake fancy".

Catalonia Playa Maroma: 3/5

I have been to a few resorts In playa del Carmen this was my first time at this particular resort in all my vacation was good. beach and the food were amazing other then that this resort could have more amenities to keep guest entertained. Good resort for couples but if your traveling with children this not the resort for you

El Dorado Seaside Palms: No where near 5 stars

This resort at best on a good day is a three star resort for Mexico. It is advertised as a 5 star resort on most sites likely due to the success of there hard sell tactics to get guests to buy memberships and these poor souls in tern provide these inaccurate reviews to protect their investment. We saw many unhappy guests who were savvy to the hussle and know what a 5 star resorts entails in Mexico. To be fair, most staff were very nice and each restaurant had some good dishes but they all fell s [... read more]hort from what's expected by a 5 star resort. All the rooms are dated and not being kept up. The smart tvs are not set up for Netflicks etc. And the wifi is too slow to cast etc. Our fist room flooded, the toilet and TV didn't work and our upgraded room had a better view but the jets on the tub did not work, nor did the slidi g door lock and again trouble with the TV. The food outside a few dishes was horrible, no fresh OJ ever and they try to pass off watered down juice as fresh. The entertainment was second rate and the personal concierge admitted their job is to sell guests memberships. We made the best of it but I will not cushion this review. We have traveled extensively and know what 5 stars requires. For the money you can do better without feeling hussled at every turn.

El Dorado Royale: Nice resort.

Excellent resort to spend quiet and relaxing time walking through the coconut trees. Not good for people who are looking to swim on the ocean’s beach, only swimming option is the pools, where you have many pools to choose from. All dinings were good, my only comment is on the Fuentes restaurant, where the chef teaches you how to cook your diner dishes. My complaint is on the heavy smoke in the restaurant that makes me hard to breathe and my clothes smell the smoke for days after the diner. Thi [... read more]s definitely needs to be addressed by the resort.

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya: Jungle paradise!

First time to the resort and loved it! The rooms are so nice, modern decor, every pathway through the resort is lush and beautifully maintained. I wanted to take pics everywhere, just so tropical and beautiful. We had an issue with our room key, they sent help and resolved it super quickly. I'm vegan and found so many delicious options at the a la cartes and buffets. Workers are friendly, drinks are delicious (had so many mango Tango & Pina coladas), nightly shows and live music at the coffee sh [... read more]op were amazing. Coffee is DELICIOUS (love that they can make the drinks with soy milk). We brought our own towels so that we didn't risk losing ours and paying $50 USD. We saw monkeys at the ceynote on site, checked out the dolphin show, played water polo, beach volleyball, etc etc (the pool entertainment team is the best). Had an amazing time and will definitely be back to this resort! We had fresh fruit delivered to our room, a complimentary bottle of champagne- really made us feel special. Felt totally safe with all the precautions the resort takes for Covid (mask requirement at meals, staff wearing masks, tables and rooms marked as sanitized, hand sanitizer available throughout the resort etc). So many good things to say about this resort!

Riu Palace Costa Mujeres: Amazing resort!

We were very pleased with our stay in Riu Palace Costa Mujeres. The food is excellent and hotel is very very clean and maintained well. The staff did a great job keeping our room clean and organized everyday. I only have one concern with the entire stay. I returned home with bite marks on my leg. Not sure if this is something I caught from bed bugs or if it was something else. Other than that it was 5 star all the way.

Akumal Bay Beach and Spa Resort: A place to relax

This was our second time at this resort. The last time was in 2016. This time was much the same. Although there are some things that were different that the resort had no control over like the massive mounds of seaweed on the beach and bad weather ( only 4 days). We appreciated how hard they worked to remove the seaweed every day. Some days it seemed like a losing battle. But when there is no seaweed event the beach is one of the best anywhere, and the snorkeling is so awesome here! The room wa [... read more]s much the same as last time although this time it felt a little tired, but still very clean and nice. The safe was temperamental at times and they sent a repair guy one day. It worked as long as you don’t rely on seeing the numbers on the digital window, so we managed. No big deal. The food is really great and the staff are amazing. We would recommend this resort and will probably return.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Excellent resort!

Stylish. Convenient. Clean. Friendly staff. Exquisite facilities. Beautiful beach and Dolphinarium. Very good for families with children. Everyone can find something to do there. Truly enjoyed the stay.

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Beautiful huge resort

The food was amazing although we were only there a short time for business so we ate at the buffet. Room service was excellent and prices were very reasonable All the staff were very polite and professional, from lobby to security The grounds are beautifully manicured and well kept The room was an amazing surprise for the size and decor. A+++ This place is pretty big so they have a shuttle service that runs pretty frequently My only negative was that there is a lot of seaweed in the wa [... read more]ter but that isn't the hotel's fault at all It's human. Climate change killing off our oceans

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Great Value and great staff

We travelled to BBGE in early June 2022 so it wasn't as busy as it could have been in Feb-March. PROS: Some of the best staff I've ever met. Food was really good. Steaks were top notch. We ate at the a-la-cartes every night except for day 1. Pool was large and beautiful. Never a problem finding a pool or beach chair. Room was comfortable and cleaned daily as expected. CONS: No lobby bar. Sports bar was lacking atmosphere. No swim-up bars, but beach/pool bars were close by. Long walk from [... read more] lobby/restaurants to most rooms. We went to the gym several times at 7am and there was no air conditioning and often no water or towels. Some days it was difficult to work out. We really enjoyed our trip and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the resort. Nothing is ever perfect but most everything was pretty darn good and that's what I expect from my resort. NOTE: At this time of year seaweed is accumulating on the beach daily and there were bulldozers and trucks hauling it away. Some days it was still good to be on the beach and we swam often. This was just a minor inconvenience due to the time of year we travelled. I think that in the busy season this beach would be awesome as it is much larger than other resorts in the area.

Riu Palace Pacifico: Amazing resort

We had a great experience and loved everything at the Palace, including our experience with Saskia Singh at Tripcentral and Sunwing. It is a beautiful and luxurious hotel. From the adults perspective, I really liked the smaller scale resort and the opportunity to have connecting rooms, so we could have access to the kids but still have our privacy. Food was excellent with great available options for food and drinks - all high quality. The service and cleanliness were also superb. We really l [... read more]oved all the specialized restaurants, the Mexican was my daughter's favourite, my son gravitated towards the steakhouse with their 12oz offerings of ribeye and New York steaks. Everyone was really attentive and focused on making our stay fantastic. No mosquitos or bugs of any kind, a fresh breeze from the ocean was the best. Entertainment was good with the Michael Jackson show and the Mariachis being the highlight of the selection. The Riu party on the neighbouring Jalisco resort on Friday, was good and really well organized, as they were shuttle busses every 15 minutes back and forth from the Palace and the Vallarta resorts. We also ventured on several walks along the beach and the close by town of Bucerias - very safe, nice and friendly. The beach was good and very, very clean. Many people enjoy the swimming here, but still not my kind of beach. I come from the Caribbean and the Pacific side is a different experience altogether. Our kids (14 and 17) felt the resort was on the small side with a single pool with no walkouts to the pool, but they really had opportunity to relax and unwind. They also missed having a specialized Italian restaurant which is a staple in pretty much every single resort we have been in, but there was a tremendous selection of foods, specially beef, pork and seafood (so much quality seafood) - no drumsticks and thighs, only chicken breast on the menus for the chicken lovers. Overall, one of the best resorts I have been in. We would come back in a heartbeat.

Riu Flamingos: Great Resort

We just got back from a week at Riu Jalisco. Positive comments: Great food, great staff, very clean and beautiful grounds. Only negative was going this time of year, there were alot of people so hard to get a table and get drinks at the bar. But otherwise, really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Would not go back if you paid me

I will start with the positive: I was out of Canada and in the beautiful Mexican sun with friends. Cons and my experience with this hotel: Staff: I found many of them to be moody and not so helpful however of course not all. Rooms: nothing special but was just ok Pool: it was often dirty Room service: there isn’t any which was an issue and will explain below Beach: out of 10 days we had just one where there wasn’t an extreme amount of seaweed. I was gross! Food: buffet  [... read more]was decent but repetitive and felt I was eating same food everyday Hotel service: horrible- my 2 yr old broke a glass in room and it accidentally shattered so I quickly called front desk to ask to have someone clean it up. They said 10 mins max. And so we waited and called again and got same response and after 6 x calling and me getting very upset someone finally came which was an hour and a bit later. Kids indoor playground: I was initially pleased but if there is a rainy day and you need the kids to go there to play your out slot luck cause it’s only available to kids in the scheduled camp. Here we s my horrible experience: My 2yr old on my 7th day at resort developed a high fever. He was really hot so we called dr on-site and she was very worried as his vitals were not good and his fever was worrisome high. We had to bring him to hospital to possibly get intervenous if fever didn’t go down. It was horrible. Turned out he contracted a bacterial infection from the resort (her words) and he had sores down his throat and he was in a lot of pain. It was so scary to helplessly watch him and see my 8 yr old be scared for her baby brother. Now with that all said I went to general manager the next day and complained about this and explained that because he was in so much pain and still had fever and out of respect for other guests we couldn’t bring him in restaurant crying.. we were not allowed room service, or take food from buffet to our rooms, nothing so he basically could not eat cause we couldn’t get him food or us unless we took turns leaving. I complained that he either got infected from indoor playground or pool area and he did not care at all! He offered me a 25$ cabana! I was insulted that as my son was crying in my arms from the pain he did not care at all. And he said and I quote “It’s not my problem lady!” I was in shock and unbelievably upset for the lack of compassion for my son’s condition and what we were going through. He began to say I told front desk we left resort for day excursion which was a complete lie! That week we were all trapped in lobby due to the strong rain pours all day and night. We never left the resort except going to hospital. In addition to him making up that we left resort, he blamed my son getting the infection off site! I just could not believe my ears! Such a heartless person that was not even able to look into my eyes as I was on verge of tears for my son, my families experience and the lack of care from this resort manager and the resort. I tried talking to conceirge but she kept saying they had rules. I’m sorry but what rule cannot be adjusted to help a sick child that was in such need. The last three days were horrible as I was fighting with them to help me. No one should go to this resort because in times of emergency they will not care at all. And if you are will small children and in a foreign country with no one willing to help you it’s a horrible experience.

Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas: Boring Palace

When we arrived at the hotel from the airport we checked in we asked for a bellhop we waited didn’t get any and we had to pull our own bags to our room and my husband and I are both handicap we were given a room closer to the elevator which was great which is what we had asked for. When we got to the room we learned that our coffee table as well as our washroom door were really really dusty there was supposed to be a little something for our 25th anniversary in our room as our children had arr [... read more]anged for it prior to the trip and there was nothing there the food is not the greatest. On 1 of the days I asked to get a burger well done (in the main buffet) and I was flat out refused because they were closing in 20 minutes. The food was way better at Santa Fe when we visited los Cabo since I had stayed there the last time they claim to have Indian food which was hardly Indian food it was disgusting to be honest it would give it a zero stars. the service in the lounge in the lobby bar area there was this one lady I couldn’t catch her name as many times as I tried but she’s the only one who wears the orange sparkle eyeshadow in that vicinity that woman has an attitude problem I needed a straw for my drink and she had an issue with that as if it was coming out of her salary. Masks still had to be worn in the buffet areas. The staff at this resort were not as friendly as the staff at other resorts but that’s probably because they are required to wear a mask in 30 degree weather. I felt so bad for them. Honestly, I will NOT be returning to this hotel again. This is not the RIU Palace it was 7 years ago. This place is for older people there’s nothing happening at the Palace. And the staff really need an attitude adjustment. Luis who was working the front desk was the only 1 person who was very helpful. The hotel didn’t have signs notifying the program of the day as you usually see at other resorts. There were a couple of screens there that were supposed to provide that information but that was useless. Overall, not the greatest trip …. Certainly NOT heading back

Atelier Playa Mujeres: Beautiful Resort - Very Luxe Vibes

The resort was a little far from the airport, but well worth it! Upon arriving to the resort, we were greeted and oh my gosh the lobby was breathtaking - the decor was superb, there was a live band playing and it smelt heavenly like a spa. For the most part, there were friendly staff members (minus a few that were rude). Food was good and I absolutely loved the smoothie/juice bar that was across from the gym. I would definitely come back to this resort. The only thing I would recommend for anyon [... read more]e who visits, is to bring some tip money - it's greatly appreciated and you will receive extra special care.

Riu Dunamar: Be warned

Grounds are kept clean constantly. The food is mediocre and never changes. My disappointment was in the pool bar. They would literally recycle plastic cups and reuse them for shots and drinks. By recycle I mean they would dump the used cups in a sinks and rinse them quickly with water and reuse them. The alecarte restaurants were terrible food, stick to the buffet. The resort does not have small bills for usd and when you convert, you only get Mexican pesos. It was a real struggle finding chan [... read more]ge for tips.