Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Awesome time

We stayed in the Adult Select section. This entitled us to many perks including ala carte breakfasts, lunches and adult only sections. We loved the jungle vibe of the resort including all the animals and the Eco activities. We enjoyed a romantic boat ride with Jesus who truly is a gem. This is the first time we were not ready to go home after a week and the first resort that we identified that we want to return to. Everyone was friendly from staff to other staying at the resort. Only warning is  [... read more]to avoid the timeshare people upon your arrival. Although we were clear that we were not interested we rec'd phone calls throughout the week reminding us about our welcome pkg which we never picked up. Great place for people who want a unique all inclusive vacation.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: good family resort

We enjoyed our stay at the Sandos Coracol eco Resort. There were many included activities : swimming in the cenote, tennis, biking, soccer, kayaking, snorkeling. .. much wildlife to be seen on resort: monkeys, iguanas, turtles, coaties, peacocks,parrots etc.... This resort did not seem over-crowded, we were usually able to find lounge chairs on the beach or by the pool. The food was good, the a la carte restaurants were great and did not require a reservation except for the Japanese restaur [... read more]ant that you must book early in your holiday. Service everywhere was fine, staff are friendly. Our room was good and clean and comfortable. Our room was in the elite section close to the beach and the main pool and had a great view from the balcony ,was worth the extra fee. The beach is not great, the bottom is rocky, though we knew that before going, we brought our beach shoes and made the most of it. We still had fun in the water. Great family resort, the kids loved it!

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Very Nice Resort

Just opened in Dec. 2016. Very clean and new. The gardens were all still young but I think once they start growing they will be very pretty. Big, clean rooms. Loved the basket swing on the deck. Large bathroom with a separate shower/jet tub. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We found that at the lobby bar it was understaffed and you had to wait quite a while for their attention. They also didn't take reservations for the speciality restaurants it was a first come first serve basi [... read more]s which made the wait very long. We waited 20 minutes to get our buzzer then had to wait another 30 to have ours sound to tell us we would be seated. All kinks that I'm sure will be worked out over time. The resort was close to 5th Avenue (which I loved). We had a fantastic week of weather and relaxation. Very nice spot and I would go back.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Awesome resort!

The Hotel, staff, property, everything was excellent. The beach was a little Rocky but about a five minute walk down was nicer. There was a lot of wild life & plenty to do. My only problem was that a week wasn't enough time!

El Dorado Seaside Suites: Amazing

First resort I have stayed at where the food was actually good ! So impressed that we bought a vacation membership to Karisma resorts. Pool just off our terrace, lounge bed on the terrace, 24 hour room service...hardly needed to leave our room!

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: BLUE BAY GRAND ESMERALDA

We just love this resort. Thais is our second time there and it did not disapoint. The grounds were well kept ,the pool area clean ,the ocean front had some sea weed on the shore,a little more than it did the year before,but no biggy. Now the food ; what can I say but Yum. Variety shows,entertainment galore. The room I wish would have been on the back side of my part and not the front where the sidewalk is because is was a lot noisier than the the other side of the hallway. All and all we  [... read more]enjoyed ourselves and would return in a heartbeat. Thanking you in advance for putting our name into the draw to win a trip to another beautiful location. Linda Vaillancourt.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Thumbs up !!!!

Our stay at the resort was amazing other than the elevator breaking on our first day we arrived ( taking the stairs everyday 4 flights really kept us in shape ) The rooms were very clean - I would have liked to have a tub for a nice soak after a long day in the sun but the walk in shower was a nice touch. The balcony had a wonderful view allowing us to take in the beauty of Mexico and the wildlife. The pool areas were very nice and the food was spectacular- lots of shops to fulfill any desire [... read more] to bring something home. The beach had soft sand and getting past the small rocks when entering the water was a small price to pay for an excellent dip in the ocean. The resorts grounds were taken care of very well and the staff were very friendly.

Selection Riviera Cancun: Amazing Resort

This is our second visit to this resort and they did not disappoint. There is honestly nothing bad I can say about it. From the food to the room to the pool everything was top notch. Our room was huge with the big Jacuzzi tub in it. All the food including room service and buffet was delicious and no lines to wait in to make reservations for restaurants. Our favourite was the Italian Restaurant which we went to 3 times. All of the staff were wonderful and very helpful. You can't go wrong w [... read more]ith this resort. We will go back.

Grand Sunset Princess: Beautiful Resort!

Resort was beautiful and very well maintained. Food was excellent, rooms were very clean and staff were always available if we had questions. The only small negative we have is that most evening activities were targeted for families and less for adults wishing to enjoy a drink while listening to music.... We would definitely recommend the resort to families!

Paradisus La Perla Adults Only Riviera Maya: Paradise at Paradisus La Perla

I still recall sitting down with our travel agent, Tanya V, and hearing about all of the wonderful things Paradisus La Perla has to offer. After seeing and experiencing the resort first hand, I am 100% positive we made the right choice (with her help!). Check in: We were greeted upon arrival with a cool towel, a purple drink, an intoxicating aroma as well as stunning decor. Our room was not ready (they had overbooked) and we were upgraded to a one bedroom suite without any extra charges. They [... read more] pushed two queen beds together to make it one of the biggest, most comfortable beds I've ever stayed in (I'm used to sleeping with a 100lbs bulldog and a 6'4 boyfriend, both who hog the bed and snore, so I was more than pleased.) Room: Modern, stylish, and clean as could be. We had living room area, a jacuzzi tub on the balcony, and a little kitchenette. Air conditioner worked great and again, incredibly comfortable beds/pillows. (There is a pillow menu!) Resort: Breathtakingly beautiful and well maintained. There is peaceful soft music playing while you walk through, taking in the tranquil ponds with coyfish, turtles, plant life, and art sculptures. They also have one of the nicest gyms I've ever witnessed. Honestly, the staff there have thought of everything to provide the best service you could possibly want, always with a smile on their face and happy to help. Food: Incredible. I left 6lbs heavier. Room Service around the clock. My favs were: Vento, Oilo, and The Grill. The fish tacos at the Pool side restaurant were so, so yummy. And the I'm already missing my after dessert, dessert: the scoop of gelato ice cream I would get on the family side buffet. Beach and Pool: The beach was very nice. Again, the staff work so hard to maintain the property (the beach has some seaweed that requires daily removal). The beach servers, Ricardo and Freddy, were so very attentive, personal, and kept the drinks coming! The main adult pool is more of a party atmosphere and great for people watching/relaxing in a pool side cabana. What I would have changed: I wish I would have been more firm with the person who was encouraging me to attend the hour long presentation (timeshare kind of thing) as I felt like she was intensionally trying to make me feel bad for saying no and kind of taking away from the excitement of just arriving at the resort. Our Nexus Tour guide accidentally wrote the wrong resort entrance on our excursion receipt. So we had gone to bed early the night prior and waited at our resort entrance at the designated time, only to be left behind! The tour bus waited at La Esmeralda (family side), while we waited at La Perla, one "gran problema." I then waited in the lounge of La Esmeralda for an hour and a half for the Nexus Tour person to arrive in order to be refunded the money. Although this person was scheduled to arrive at 9am, it wasn't until someone from guest services assisted us by calling Nexus Tours. The person would not issue a refund over the phone and were trying to push back a bit by attempting to say that we weren't in the lobby at the right time. After some serious back and forth, which was incredibly unprofessional and not accommodating whatsoever, the Nexus employee on the phone advised that a representative would be in at 4pm to assist us. Merisol was fast, efficient, and provided us with a refund within minutes of her prompt arrival at 4pm. We really appreciated that the agency called to follow up twice in order to apologize for the mix up, however, the bottom line was that it was precious time wasted waiting around. We are still awaiting the agency to process the refund (they advised it would be back on the card in the next 3 weeks) and indicated the intension of sending us a voucher for the mix up. In the end, I didn't get to see Tulum, however, we definitely made the best of our last day and this should not be a poor reflection of the hotel in any way. Looking back at our week in paradise, these are the only two things I would have changed. La Perla's atmosphere, staff, service, and overall experience was over the top extraordinary. Don't wait another moment or look at any other resort option, La Perla is the place to go. Special shout out to Venancio of Guest Services who went above and beyond to ensure our last day, despite the tour disappointment, was really special.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Great resort!

The resort was very well maintained. Our room was very clean. We were very impressed and enjoyed our stay. Overall, the food was very good and the only change I would recommend is changing out the food choices in the beach grills more frequently.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Barcelo is amazing...We'll Be Back!!!

This was our second trip to Barcelo Maya Palace...We have been spoiled!!! - The rooms were spotless and grounds were meticulously maintained - Resort staff were always friendly and helpful - The beach was amazing as were the pools - The bars were always close by with extensive drink selections - The buffets served amazing meals at breakfast and lunch with wide selection of choices - The a la carte restaurants for dinner were simply the very best Trip Central staff made the booking smoot [... read more]h and efficient AIr Transat and ground transportation were excellent

Grand Sunset Princess: Excellent resort. Amazing

Everything was excellent, very clean rooms, we had a nice view to the pool. I highly recommend this resort, many a la carte restaurants, buffet excellent. Staff very friendly. Overall we enjoyed our vacation

Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa: Beautiful resort

The resort itself was breath taking, food was amazing. The entertainment was good and had lots of variety. Only this that wasn't great was long wait times for restaurants. And there was a lot of little babies.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Always great to return to Barcelona!

Lovely grounds, beautiful pools and stunning beach. It never feels busy, and the service is great. Lots of food options, all good, and they now offer more a la carte reservations. We've been back five times and can't seem to settle for anywhere else. The location is great for trips to Tulum, Akumal and Playa del Carmen. We will be back again.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Amazing!

Loved that I paid for one and had access to all the other resorts except palace unless we wanted to pay a little bit. I loved the variety of the buffet and all staff were very friendly. I didn't want to leave. Will recommend and come back again!

El Dorado Royale: Very good resort

Well maintained resort with good restaurants and well trained and attentive staff. Room was nice but the bathroom being open to the rest of the room was rather odd. We would be happy to return to this resort.

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Adult trip to Ocean Riviera Paradise

We traveled to ORP with a group of adults for a parent's get a way. All of us have traveled to the area in the past and were looking forward to returning. We had a great week with no major problems. Rooms are beautiful and beds are super comfortable. Loved the water pressure in the shower and we had no problem with housekeeping, everything looked great. Drinks were always available at the bar or from the waitresses around the pool, only had a wait time during the peak of the afternoon enter [... read more]tainment. Buffet at breakfast was fantastic. Found it a little strange that we would have to wait to be seated at the buffet, occasionally causing a line up, but that seemed to improve over the week. Not having reservations at the a la cart's caused a lot of waiting, some nights we weren't seated until 10pm. But overall the food was great. As it's a brand new resort you can tell that they are still working out some kinks, but it wouldn't cause me to not recommend to someone else. You could see that most staff were doing everything they could to make things go smoothly.

Ocean Riviera Paradise: Great resort!

Great food, however, the a la carts would be less frustrating if you could make a reservation. Sometimes the wait was over an hour to get in. The grounds were nice but not kept as clean as I've seen other resorts. The same with the adult pool. The water was cloudy and not nearly as clear as it should have been. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend the resort. It's a new resort so hopefully it continues to improve.

Grand Sunset Princess: Great resort!

Food is very good quality, always fresh with great variety. Friendly, fast, professional service. Beautiful grounds! Very clean, very well maintained! Live music and great shows at night. We like a lot entertainment team!