Breathless Riviera Cancun: Nice place but never return

To sit around the entertainment at the pool you had to buy a bottle of champagne no if ands or butts otherwise you had to stay in the pool at the exhilarate The champagne bottles started at $160 US to a crazy amount of 12,000 US they try and nickel and dime you for hanging around the pool when the shows were on It was the same dancers every day dancing the same but in different outfits lol To sit around the dance floor at the nightclub bar you also had to buy champagne or you had to stand w [... read more]ay in the back overall experience would never go back , nice place but give up trying to sell a champagne bottle

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Amazing Vacation!

From the moment we stepped on and off the plane we were impressed with the service from AirTransat! Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful with any questions we had. When we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by the bellman to help with our luggage, very prompt and friendly! Check-in was easy and fast. Lobby appeared to be clean and not too busy. Our room upon arrival was clean and tidy. Perhaps a little on the older side and did smell a little bit musty. We left the f [... read more]ront door and patio door open for a bit every day to air out the room. We frequented the buffet quite a few times on this trip. We always found something yummy to eat! We did eat at 2 a la carte restaurants, Arlequin and Mediterranio. The latter was a large group dinner for 19 people, they were extremely accommodating with giving us a set menu as well as catering to some allergies in the group. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal. The activities/entertainment crew were absolutely amazing! A special shout out to Semeh (Sam?!) and Victor (#2) who were so fun and inclusive with everyone! The musical entertainment was out of this world. We look forward to visiting the resort again in the future!

The Sens Riviera: Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort and Spa

Was advertised as a newly renovated hotel and it was still under renovations. Very disappointing. Beach lounge chairs were so uncomfortable, never went back to the beach. Food was fair. Employees were friendly and most willing to help.

Breathless Riviera Cancun: Exacly what I needed

I chose Breathless Riviera Cancun to have the best of all worlds: a packed activities schedule, ample relaxation, tasty dining experiences, and friendly customer service. I traveled alone but never felt lonely with the kind and attentive recreation, bar, and wait staff. The resort is fairly new with beautiful, clean, modern rooms. The resort is on the smaller side, but there were plenty of dining and bar options. The scallops at the French restaurant and the NY strip at the steakhouse were my fa [... read more]vourites. The entertainment was awesome; I enjoyed the bubble party and the daytime pool and poolside fitness classes. I'm not much of a night club person but after dark there was great music (sometimes live), lights, and a wonderful crowd of fellow happy vacationers that I did enjoy briefly before going to sleep. I went in November when there was intermittent rain but still had a great time. My only words of caution are: (1) Please be careful when the floors outside of the rooms are wet because they can be quite slippery. (2) I'm from Vancouver so I know and love Asian food. The resort's Asian-themed restaurant's hibachi grill was a lot of fun and definitely something to reserve for but I'd suggest saving the sushi for when you're back at home.

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Great Family Destination

We traveled as a group of six aged 9-43 and there was something for all of us at this resort. The kids enjoyed the bowling lanes, and my older children took in a foam party sponsored by Coco Bongo. We enjoyed the monkeys living on the resort grounds. The pools were refreshing and the drinks were strong. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our rooms were clean and had ample room. The food was fantastic....the steak house delicious. If we decided to visit Playa del Carmen again this would be [... read more] our top pick for sure.

Royalton CHIC Cancun: Great resort

The resort was amazing but the service needs some work. When you book Diamond Club you expect great service, You shouldn't have to ask concierge 3 or 4 times for something. This hotel is very good but not up to the standards of other Royalton Resorts.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: An anniversary get away

The resort was clean, quiet and the staff on the whole looked after us very well. The beaches were great, some had entertainment happening near by and some were quiet and relaxing which is what we were looking for. The food was fine, al la carte restaurants were good and the buffet was okay. The shows at night time were good and enjoyable. We are considering returning in the future.

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta: Awesome Resort!

We arrived on Sunday Nov. 17th 2019. Westjet Vacations transported us directly to the Hyatt Ziva. We were Greeted by the front desk staff with "Welcome Home" followed by a glass of bubbling wine and a cool cloth to wash off our hands and face. Our check-in was quick and effortless. We were shown to our room along with our luggage. The room was further from the elevator than we had hoped for,the concierge immediately called the front desk and we were promised a room closer to the elevator the [... read more] following morning. (this was done) The room was as requested, king-bed, A/C, bathroom and balcony. The grounds and swim-up pools were all very,very clean. The beach I believe is certainly one of the finest in Puerto Vallarta and a Federal life guard is on the beach every day. The food in the 5 restaurants make if very difficult deciding each meal time where you are going to dine that day. All the Staff are amazing and I can only say that I would love to have any one of them working for me, they make the resort. Thank You Hyatt Ziva....We will Return!

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Amazing

This was our 3rd time at the blue bay Esmeralda . Everything was perfect we got the rooms that we requested . The staff at the resort are fantastic and go above and beyond to get everything you need. Food very good . Pool great, beach very clean . All in all great time was had by all the family!

Platinum Yucatan Princess: Beyond pleased service

This hotel went beyond the call of duty. Even the hotel manager Richardo R went out of his way to get towel for the beach. Unlike resorts in Dominican Republic when you have an issue, all of a sudden no one speaks English. These people at platinum resorts listened to every concern w hi rich wasn't many beyond towels. The foods were AMAZING. The drinks were plentiful and a very vast selection. We are looking forward to going back next year. Simply amazing!

Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: Excellent hotel and vacation

The hotel and grounds are exceptionally well maintained. Staff were excellent and extremely professional and friendly. The food was excellent in main dinning rooms and restaurants. Mexican Night was delicious. Shows were very good.

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel and Mexican Charm: Great staff

We found the grounds and pool well kept. The staff take pride in all they do. The restaurant staff efficient and friendly. The rooms basic but suit the purpose. The walk to each beach short and simple. The only annoying fact the smoking policy lets people some in pool and all around the pool. The large ash trays can be found right out side the restaurant which is just not acceptable when trying to eat. The smoking was very bothersome as I have asthma and did not realize before booking at this re [... read more]sort. If they had a smoking area away from pool and restaurant I would stay again. Do to the small size I’d only ever do a week as the food never changes. Location was fine.

TRS Coral: Not a 5 star hotel

Let me start by saying this is a beautiful resort and that’s were it stops. We arrive late Saturday night and Sunday Morning we went book all of our dinner reservations with a butler and CHIC. We were offered 6 or 9:30 for dinner reservations and were told CHIC was booked. We were also told all the restaurants were booked for the next 3 weeks. So we took what we could get for the restaurants and the 1 st Butler didn’t even book CHIC. On Monday we had to see a new butler trying to get Chi [... read more]c tickets and we were told the same thing. The other couple that went with us went to see his butler and was basically told if we want a normal time for dinner and CHIC tickets we would have to pay him. So we did. The spa was included and after being hounded everyday by the people selling massages we were told we couldn’t get in unless we purchased a massage. All events were cancelled at trs because of weather so we were directed to the sister resort at the sports bar. There were kids running around the bar at 10-11 pm so we left. Also we were told at the sports bar that if we wanted premium alcohol we would have to pay for it. There is no buffet or coffee shop on site so again you have to travel to the sister hotel and deal with children. There were children on the adult side of the beach and no one asked them to leave so we left. We also had to pay the butler to have our fridge restocked. We had no towels in our room and took 4 calls and a trip to the front desk to finally get them. When you go on vacation it should be relaxing and shouldn’t be this hard to get things that were included in our package. This trip was not worth the money and more stressful trying to book and alway having to grease the butlers.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Everything you want in a resort and more

This is my third time back to the Occidental at Xcaret Destination and it still is one of my favorite resorts in the Caribbean. The resort is built around the lush natural grounds with walking trails. There are Mayan Ruins on the property that date back over 1500years. With all the greenery you will find on the resort monkeys, just playing around in the trees and from time to time they will hang out on your balcony if you are in or around buildings 18 & 19. There are flamingos and deer on site [... read more] along with the most recent addition of Bambi a baby deer that is being raised by the wonderful staff that work at this hotel. She is like a puppy she gives kisses all over and you can pet her for hours. She is the sweetest. Parrots are partnered and placed throughout the main lobby areas of the resort. there are turtles and countless iguanas and geckos. You will see little furry animals as well going about their daily business. The inlet is amazing, you have calm waters (especially great for thoes with little kids) with hundreds of tropical fish and minnows from the ocean that hang out there all day so bring your snorkels as there is much to see in this part of the ocean. Food is fantastic there is always something for everyone. You no longer have to make reservations for the a la carts. It is first come first serve. We never had to wait for a table but do keep in mind we went the first week of November and the resort was not at capacity. The steak at all the a la carts was amazing. Tender and delish definitely recommend. Don't forget to check out the Xcaret Eco Park that is right next door however admission is aproximately $100US per adult and $50US per child. There is also a nightly Mayan ritual that is held in the lobby at 7pm weeknights. It is definitely worth seeing. The resort is big however there are carts that go around the resort and will stop and pick you up and take you to your destination if you don't want to walk through all the nature. Again, this resort will not disappoint so do check it out.

Secrets Huatulco: Great vacation resort

First off, Huatulco is very laid back compared to Cancun, PV, etc. Overall this resort was excellent. The facility itself was very clean and good condition. Workers were very polite and helpful. Room was great and the service, like cleaning, restocking was done daily without question. There are 5-6 ala carte restaurants so lots of variety. We had good dining experience in all, well except the Oceanic. Must have been a bad chef day, we finally left and didn't even finish our meal. We are not bi [... read more]g buffet fans, but here it was quite good for breakfast. Never ate at the buffet in the evening, but every night they had a different theme, moved outdoors, etc. Pool area was excellent, clean, neat, and decent bar service. Beach area is hard to beat, lots of covered chairs, sand sand and more sand. No other resorts in site, had the whole bay to ourselves. Nightlife is slow on the resort. A few shows, or a little band, but it was hit/miss if you liked the music. Also don't bother with the "preferred club", definitely not worth the extra $$. The lounge was a tiny room with a couch, snacks that sat out all day long. The buffet was way better than the ala carte breakfast. The couple misc things missing was no big deal, overall very good, and would have no problem returning.

Haven Riviera Cancun: Relaxation at its Best!!

From the minute you enter the lobby of this hotel, you can feel the luxury! Our check in was the best experience I have have ever had (and we are seasoned travelers!) The hotel is relatively new, so the decor, and the fixtures are outstanding. The lobby area houses an amazing Specialty Coffee Shop, a well stocked Gift Shop, Reception, Private area for Serenity guests. A lounge for everyone, and a private lounge with food and drinks for serenity guests. 2 great pools, one a bit more upbeat  [... read more]than the other. 4 Dinner Restaurants, and 1 breakfast buffet. Lunch was Buffet or a pool grill, or an a la carte option at the circular pool. The food was excellent - not one complaint. Drinks are almost all brand name liquor, and they are cracking the tops off as they make drinks (no watering down happening!). The entire grounds were incredibly clean, the spa was also a great experience (but expensive). The tubs on the balcony were a great feature - perfect wind down. So many little extra's from turn down service to sweets in the evening appearing in your room. Beds were super comfy too, and the bathrooms were the best I have ever had in the Caribbean. No lack of any kind of staff, and all so friendly - 5 stars for sure!! Have no comment on the night show or bar, but Limes which is a bar by the restaurants was superb!! Only bad thing I could say, is the water front is terrible,...so much sea grass. No one swam at all in the ocean, however the beach front and chairs and palapa's are great, as long as you don't want to swim in the ocean, but there is not much they could do about it, fighting a loosing battle. Only reason I gave the 4 star rating for that.

The Sens Riviera: Nice Beach, and Very Friendly Staff, BUT the Resort is Very dated.

The resort is advertised as New, but in reality it is one of the oldest resorts in the Mayan Rivera (over 30 years old). It has changed hands recently, and they are calling it new. We had a fair amount of rain, and many of the main rooms were leaking badly. ie: plastic buckets in the lobby, and some of the restaurants. The whole experience was OK, but definitely not 5 STARS. Nice Beach, and Very Friendly Staff. Would we go back to this resort?..... definitely not

Dreams Jade Resort and Spa: good resort

Grounds were clean, rooms were squeaky clean and very roomy, lots of restaurants and the "hotel activity team" were very good. The Halloween Party was unexpected for us and was our favourite night there. No 24 hr. restaurant.

Ocean Maya Royale: Definite Return!!

We loved everything about this resort. The rooms were clean, the food was amazing. Loved the daily pool entertainment. All the restaurants did not disappoint. Service was wonderful, staff was friendly. I would go back. We went in November, so there was quite a bit of rain, but still plenty of sunshine in the afternoon to enjoy the pool. My only issue with the resort was the lack of drainage after a rain. Always had to walk through a few inches of water to get to the rooms. They need to wor [... read more]k on a better drainage system. The beach was not the greatest. I wouldn't go back for the beach.

Grand Sunset Princess: Great resort but huge!

I loved this resort! Just note that it is really big. Some rooms are far (10 min walk to main lobby). The rooms are very spacious. I recommend upgrading to platinum for a private pool with cabanas, extra service perks, better drinks, a la carte meals every night etc.