Such a lively, friendly, and clean resort! Beds were comfortable, staff always friendly and willing to help with anything. Entertainment was constant of you wish to join in. Areas of peace and quiet if you didn't.
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Crown Paradise Club Cancun: Had a blast.
In late February 2026, my C/L and I booked our stay for 2 week and we were very pleasantly surprised by her Aunt and Uncle who came for the second week, we enjoyed the hotel and all the amenities.The hotel was in good shape, things were clean and well looked after. New construction was underway in the main lobby area of the hotel but it wasn’t an inconvenience at all. It was being done quickly and it looks like it will be a few nice additions. The hotel had nightly entertainment, the shows were [... read more]pretty good. Vendors set up small stands in the main lobby every 2nd night which was nice. Very talented crafts people with a wide range of items.The food at the main buffet was very good with a wide selection of different kinds of food, different food stations, overall it was impressive. The different pools were nice, the swim up bar had a good selection of premium alcohol. Our room was on the 8th floor (top floor), our room had a huge jacuzzi tub and a great view of the ocean. There is a 8th floor only lounge that offers premium beverages, a small but tasty breakfast, very friendly bartenders. The beach bar was very busy, but the staff very friendly. The hotel is family friendly with plenty of things for kids to do. There were kids cocktails which were a nice change for adults if you wanted. The beach snack bar had hotdogs, burgers, fries, there was a Chinese buffet close, lots of people kept the place busy, the food was fresh and tasty. The different bars were all well stocked and bartenders and servers were all friendly. Our room fridge was kept well stocked. There’s a main lobby late night snack bar (10 pm-6am), the cook was busy but always had a smile. Fresh hotdogs, hamburgers/cheeseburgers and fries were always cooking. The beach area was busy, you had to put your towel on a beach chair by 5 AM most mornings or you wouldn’t get a shade umbrella. To get a shaded lounger at the swim up bar area was almost impossible, I was there one morning by 5 AM and everything was taken. There was a lot of “sea weed” in the ocean during our 2 week stay but it apparently was everywhere so no big deal. We had issues booking A’ la carte restaurants and issues with slow or broken elevators. Overall, we found the hotel to be a very good experience and we have recommended it to family and friends. We plan on returning in February 2027.
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Dreams Natura Resort and Spa: AMAZING WONDERFUL!!!
What an incredible week!!! Everything from the accommodating staff, to the tasty and flavorful food, engaging entertainment and the various outings beyond the resort explored....a time was had!!!
Another bonus, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the use of the Roller Glider and the teens area. There's so much for teens to do at this resort!
It's challenging to find a drawback to the entire experience. If I were to pick something though it would have to be the beach. I really love to swim beyo[... read more]nd a pool, and the unsettled water current was a factor as well as the seaweed accumulation at shore.
Despite this, it's a solid ***** rating. I would highly recommend this resort.
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Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Extremely Disappointing Birthday Vacation
I had high expectations for this resort, but unfortunately it was one of the worst resort experiences I’ve had.
We arrived after being up since 4:00 AM to catch our flight and reached the resort around 11:00 AM. When we finally got to our room, the lights didn’t work, making the room unusable. On top of that, the patio offered virtually no privacy, as it wasn’t properly separated from the neighboring room. As two young women traveling together, this made us feel very uncomfortable.
After r[... read more]eporting the issues, we weren’t moved to a new room until around 5:00–6:00 PM. Instead of enjoying our first day of vacation, we spent hours waiting in the heat for a solution.
The replacement room wasn’t much better. The bathroom flooded every time we showered, and the safe malfunctioned and beeped throughout the night.
The beach was another huge disappointment. The water was full of seaweed and debris, making it impossible to enjoy or even comfortably swim. We actually had more fun leaving the resort than staying on it.
To make matters worse, it was my birthday weekend, and nothing about the stay felt special. We were also unable to book à la carte dinners at reasonable times, even though the restaurants appeared to have plenty of empty tables.
The servers were friendly and hardworking, but the overall customer service and management response were extremely slow and disappointing. Between the room issues, lack of urgency, disappointing beach, and poor dining availability, this resort did not provide the relaxing vacation we were looking forward to.
I have stayed at many all-inclusive resorts, and this was by far one of the most disappointing. I would not recommend staying here.
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Riu Dunamar: Great resort
I’ve been to many resorts in my time travelling and hands-down. This was one of the best from food to entertainment to just all-around great atmosphere. I recommend this resort to anybody especially with kids lots to do on the resort and I will definitely be back.
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Las Palmas by the Sea: Great resort
This resort was what I expected from a 3 star resort. Nothing to fancy but all good. We had a great time. One thing that I would recommend is having my staff that can speak English. Entertainment could have been better.
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Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen: Perfect holiday
We stayed at Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen, the first time in this area of Mexico, and we couldn't have asked for a better holiday. Our room had a view of the pool and the ocean, and we enjoyed the balcony, hammock, and whirlpool tub. Service was excellent from room service to table service. The lobby is a great place to hang out both day and night, and the party continued to the 24-hour bar nearby. The pool and pool festivities were fun to be a part of or just watch. We would definitely recommen[... read more]d this resort and will return next time we travel to Mexico. Servers who stood out at Spice were Jose, Mario, Danial and Demetrio. Umberto in the lobby, Roberto at the pool and Chef Roldofo who made us a specialize vegan dinner and dessert at La Cabano restaurant on our last day.
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Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen: A magical stay made unforgettable by exceptional staff
My wife and I had an unforgettable stay at Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen. Our beautiful third-floor suite was the best accommodation we have ever experienced. It included an in-room Jacuzzi and a balcony overlooking the pool and ocean, complete with a hammock where we spent hours relaxing in the breeze.
The entire resort was immaculate. Staff continuously cleaned and maintained the property—even promptly squeegeeing outdoor walkways after rainfall to help prevent guests from slipping. The pool[... read more] area was wonderful, and renting cabanas with personalized service made our days feel especially luxurious. Roberto provided outstanding poolside service, always greeted us by name and made sure we had everything we needed.
The nightly entertainment in the enormous main lobby was excellent, including dancing, karaoke and other performances. The giant screen was also perfect for watching World Cup matches. Our couples’ massage with Bryan and Emanuel was another highlight; they were both attentive and professional. Humberto was also extremely helpful when arranging our airport transportation.
The most memorable part of our visit was the exceptional staff at Spice. José, Mario, Miguel and Demetrio treated us with extraordinary kindness. They even reserved a special table for us with a beautiful tablecloth and flowers.
As vegans, our only significant challenge was the limited variety of suitable meals. We often received tortillas with stir-fried vegetables, while breakfast generally consisted of oatmeal with nuts and raisins, along with fruit. The regular menu at La Casona did not contain a vegan option, and the vegan dish at Asiana, although tasty and clearly identified, did not include a meaningful source of plant-based protein.
However, José introduced us to the main chef, Rodolfo García, who personally invited us to La Casona and created an extraordinary vegan meal especially for us. It was the finest vegan meal I have ever had and completely redeemed our dining experience. We hope the resort will add some of Chef Rodolfo’s creations and more balanced plant-based proteins to its regular menus.
Our only disappointing service experience was at the swim-up bar, where the bartenders were sometimes inattentive and made us feel as though serving us was an inconvenience. This was noticeably different from the warm and personalized service we received almost everywhere else.
Despite those areas for improvement, this was a magical vacation. The exceptional accommodations, cleanliness, entertainment and remarkable staff made us feel thoroughly pampered. We would gladly recommend Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen and would love to return.
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Barcelo Maya Colonial: Fabulous!
Transfers were smooth. Grounds were amazing and staff were always cleaning up promptly. Exceeded expectation with changing towels, restocking water supply, cleaning room and bed making. Staff took pride in their work all over the resort. Beach was constantly patrolled for sargassum, resetting lounge chairs, glasses left by guests. Food/ drink was excellent. Highly recommend.
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Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Amazing Resort
I truly enjoyed my second trip to Sian Ka'an. I want to thank the staff who were friendly, helpful,and asking if they could be of help and if I needed anything. I had a few à la carte dinners; however, I enjoy Alux restaurant the most. My room was upgraded on my check-in, and it was located in a great location. I will be returning early next year. As a single traveller I felt safe in the resort.
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Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa: Amazing resort
Very nice hotel, clean organized very good food very nice ambient. We have a very good time over there. A lot of activities big thank you for all people that works over there and thank you for making our trip so good
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Secrets Aura Cozumel: Very good resort just a little tired
Resort was good. The staff were amazing and always attentive. The food was good, not great. Wine and drinks very good. I think more food selection would've helped especially at the buffet. Rooms need help. You can see all the repairs done over the years. It was clean and bright so no issues with that. We had a swim out that connected to the main pool via a lazy river. Nice but again needs help. The tiling was uneven and you could see all the repairs that just didn't make the grade. Our [... read more]favourite restaurant was Oceana. The view was amazing and the staff there were great. We got the sales job to go to a 1.5 hour review of their Unlimited vacation club on check-in (We heard it's really 3 hours with high pressure sales tactics). We declined and were not asked again. Beach is nice but very rocky when you go into the water. We didn't have a problem with that as we brought water shoes. Lots of fish to see right there once you get out 20 feet. Very little seaweed which was a plus when we booked. Cozumel gets a little while the mainland has piles of it at this time of year. We did hear they're shutting down this resort Jan 1 2027 to do a complete makeover. There is a section of new construction going on between Secrets and Dreams that will likely be used in the meantime.
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Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: amazing service at the resort
The resort is very nice, service 5plus. Room very clean. However, they offered only 1 king bed for 2 women, even though I booked the room with the option of 2 beds. When I called Trip Central before my trip, they said that they put in a request for 2 beds; however, they never did. The hotel only offers 1 king bed; therefore, be careful when booking the hotel
One restaurant was closed, but all of them are nice. One thing which is also not mentioned when booking is that in the adult section, th[... read more]e buffet is served only for breakfast and lunch, not dinner
Beach- due to high seaweed season is not available- nobody is using beach- water is brown
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Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres: Almost perfect resort.
We travelled as a family group of 11 from 3 provinces in Canada and had a great time. The food was good and the beach was kept pretty clear of sargassum.
I use a mobility walker and found it easy to get everywhere including the beach.
There were a few areas that left room for improvement. It would be better if there was more than one spot to get beach towels and also they need more towels because they seemed to run out frequently. An app to book a la cartes would have been a better way to [... read more]go. The system they have made it difficult to get bookings. And lastly, we didn't like that there weren't doors between the living area, bedroom and bathroom. There was no privacy to get changed after showering. Ok if you are travelling as a couple but not ideal if you are travelling with children or friends.
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Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Excellent snorkeling, not good for accessibility
The resort is dated but very clean. The staff are excellent.
If you have accessibility needs, this resort is difficult to navigate. There are stairs everywhere with no railings, accessible toilets are very low and accessibility bars are ill placed, and the cobblestone walkways make navigating with mobility devices challenging.
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Barcelo Maya Palace: Everything I wanted
This vacation was everything I wanted and more! My husband and I went for a 10 day 25th anniversary celebration.
This is a family resort but is a little more pricy than the other sister resorts as the food and rooms were suppose to be better so that's why we picked this one. We also thought with it being pricier it may deter families with little ones from choosing this one and although there were families at this location there were not as many as other family resorts we have visited.
The [... read more]drive from the airport was about 1 hour away, smooth transit to the hotel. When we arrived our room was not ready but we checked in, left our suitcases with the bell boys and went to have lunch. We toured the resort while we waited for our room and check-in occurred as promised at 3pm.
Our room was is a great location, it faced the trees out the back but was still very close to the pool, beach and a short walk to food. The room was spacious, had everything we needed and was nice and air conditioned at all times. The fridge was stocked with drinks and the room was always cleaned nicely. Shower always had warm water and it was really lovely to sit out on the patio after a full pool day with a good book.
Buffet food was absolutely fantastic. I am a VERY picky eater and there was always something for me to eat. If the buffet was closed then the other restaurant was open to meet our needs. Lots of fruit, salad, yogurt, excellent breads and deserts. We did an a la carte almost every night and the food was wonderful. We always booked a late dinner so we could enjoy all the sunshine we could until it went down. You can only have 2 booked at all times so just remember to pop in after you attend a dinner to book the next one. This hotel definitely had better food options than the sister resorts that we also were able to visit, so again I'm glad we chose this one.
The highlight of the trip was swimming with the turtles. We heard they liked to visit the beach and went out looking for them. Our first attempt was a bust but there were lots of colourful fish, our second attempt was a big WIN. We swam with a pair and they were so friendly and such an amazing experience.
I have already booked another trip here in October with my two daughters and can't wait!
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Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great Place to spend your vacation
The service provided by the hotel and it’s employees goes well beyond expectations.
The entertainment offered each and every day indoors at the theatre and outdoors by the pool are great.
The hotel offers a variety of excursions which gives you a chance to explore near by towns and local cultures.
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Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great Place to spend your vacation
The service provided by the hotel and it’s employees goes well beyond expectations.
The entertainment offered each and every day indoors at the theatre and outdoors by the pool are great.
The hotel offers a variety of excursions which gives you a chance to explore near by towns and local cultures.
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Riu Tequila: Great hotel! Great travel Agent!
Nicole was fantastic to work with! She took the time to find several vacation options that fit our budget and helped us choose the perfect one for our family of five with three teenagers.
We just got back from Riu Tequila in Mexico and had an amazing vacation! Nicole was friendly, responsive, and made the entire booking process easy from start to finish. We highly recommend her and will definitely use her again for our next trip.
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Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Amazing experience
The hotel was very nice , the room we got was very nice too we just have some trouble with opening the door that was fix immediately, the food was very good, the front desk, waitrers, entertainment all are awesome, very good experience , we really like it