Grand Riviera Princess: Great resort for the whole family!

This resort is massive! With four hotels in one, it’s no wonder the resort in so large. However, there are shuttles every 15 minutes to take you where you need to go (beach, lobby, etc.). Food was fantastic and consistent in all restaurants. Lots of activities that will keep the whole family busy! This is my second visit to the Grand Princess and I have referred many close friends to this resort as well and they loved it!

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort: Great Resort

We stayed for a week at this resort over March Break. It was clean and eco-friendly. We had issues the first morning with our shower and our toilet but they were quick to respond and resolve with no further issues. There is an opening with shutters from the bathroom into the bedroom which is inconvenient but not a deal breaker. You couldn't see through but the light shone through from the bath to the bedroom which is disruptive at night. Lots of choices for restaurants so we could eat at a  [... read more]different place daily and the food was quite good with lots of healthy options. Staff were all friendly, no matter who it was, everyone said hello. The attempt to sell you on the Royal Elite program was a nuisance but I gather happens at all resorts. Overall a great week!

El Cozumeleno Beach: El Cozumeleno Beach Resort in Cozumel

The hotel is old, but the people are friendly. There is an outdoor restaurant and the food was quite good. There is only one restaurant with a dress code on the hotel's premises. Unfortunately, you have to line up at 7am in the morning in order to get a table in the nice restaurant. The pools are nice and there is snorkeling at the hotel's beach. Lot's of fish to be seen there while snorkeling. There are a lot of excursions to be done. A friend took me for a volkswagen ride on the island. I also [... read more] did a catamaran tour including snorkeling in the coral reefs as well as visiting the ruins at Tulum and one of the Cenotes.

Tropicana Hotel: Great stay

Hello I truly enjoyed myself. Everything was perfect. Kudos to the wonderful, helpful staff. Would recommend it ot all my friends. Anton mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun: Totally over the top

This was our eighth Mexican all inclusive. Secrets Maroma was the best we have stayed in to date. The room was beautiful, the ground wonderfully kept. The best part was the service. When you go to the pool in the morning, the pool concierge greets you, and finds you loungers and puts towels on them, and up goes the umbrella, if you wish. This is the same if you go to the beach. Cold water handed to you right away. The pool bar servers are always around to bring you anything you want, including [... read more] food if you wanted. The entertainment staff was excellent. We really enjoyed all the shows. So many fun activities all day long. The a la carte restaurants were wonderful. We really enjoyed the buffets also. All in all the best holiday to date.

Grand Oasis Riviera: Little too quiet but beautiful spot

Far from airport. Was very quiétude during pour stay. Would have appreciate music and animation during the Day. Didn't Read Much before last minute booking. Good food. Loved the beach. Pictures let us think we would have access to the Sian Khan hôtel next door which wasn't the case... Little disappointed but well rested.

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay: Perfect getaway

this resort is definitely first class. Beautifully cared for grounds and flowers. Two weddings booked during our week enjoyed the spectacular scenery. Our room was perfect giving the ocean view as promised along with wonderful sunsets. Excellent variety of menu items at buffet and bistro restaurants. Wonderful beach area and fine sand for miles. Loved loved loved this resort. Customer service was amazing in every area. We will be back!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Great resort

Had a great week in Mexico. The staff at the resort were amazing. Some even remembered us from our last visit to the resort 4 years ago. Well be going back again next year with a bigger group. The kids area is amazing as well.

Samba Vallarta: Great Vacation

A small resort perfect for families. Everything was very close and staff were friendly. Entertainment was there if you wanted it. Waves on the beach great for boogie boarding. Food and drinks were good for a small resort. Italian restaurant very good.

Excellence Playa Mujeres: Best. Resort. Ever!

Our second time and loved it even more. Truly a 10 out of 10. Great service, food, and heated pools. Also, every night has terrific entertainment, including a theatre with amazing shows (always plenty of very comfortable seating) and a large outdoor area with more entertainment before and after the main show.

Grand Palladium Vallarta: Nice place

We had to stop at four or five different resorts on the way there to let people off on top of our already 45 minute drive there so that was long when we got there checked in they tried pushing us for a timeshare recommend don’t do it service at the adult pool was fantastic buffet was good service on open their side Was so so lots of stairs room were very nice over all a great place to stay

Hotel Xcaret Mexico: Best resort ever!

This was my second visit to this resort and incredibly it was even more amazing than the first time. The resort is stunning, nature based and set in the jungle amongst rivers. The rooms are well appointed and have amazing showers. The food, the service, the parks are all top notch.

Occidental Cozumel: A week of Sun and Diving

We just got back from our week at Occidental Cozumel. We chose to try this resort before settling on a brand of hotels we truly love, like Iberostar. Keep in mind while reading this review that we just got back 3 months ago from being at Iberostar Paraiso Maya, which was an incredible 5 star experience compared to what we received at Occidental. Upon arrival at 11am, we were told that we had to check in at the Royal Club and to wait for a golf car to pick us up. After waiting around for 1 [... read more]0 - 15 minutes, my husband and I chose to walk the 2 minutes over to the club to check into our rooms (not an issue, but not sure why they wanted to drive us over). There seems to only be one golf cart for the entire resort, very much unlike Iberostar's fleet of 20+. Wifi is an additional fee if you are not Royal Club (it was free at Iberostar), and not sure why they wanted to check us in at the Royal Club since they claimed it was full and we could not upgrade to it. Our room was "not ready" so we had to come back at 3pm for our room keys. Wasn't an issue as we headed to the buffet. We got our keys at 3pm only to find that we were being placed on the ground floor. If you are on the ground or second floor of any of their buildings, prepare to hear every toilet flush, every shower, every suitcase and every step of your neighbours above. Luckily we asked to be moved up, and managed to be in a second floor room with quieter top floor neighbours. Emma, the concierge was very quick and helpful to find us a room, and extremely understanding of our concerns. All week, the single lunch buffet they have on site was sparse in comparison to the immense selection we had at Iberostar. Not only was it sparse in selection, it was sparse in quantity. Once whatever dish was finished, it generally was not replenished for the duration of the meal. Speaking of sparse, the staff on site seemed to not only be sparse, but not eager to greet you as they did at Iberostar. Almost every single time we went to a restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner) we had to wait a good 5 - 10 minutes before being seated because there was no host (and no line up). One time at lunch, there was a good 30 - 40 person line up for the buffet because the host was not only seating people, she was clearing tables and serving drinks. Breakfast and lunch are very bland and repetitive - so if you are looking for just peanut butter and toast, or stale home fries and soggy eggs, you will be content. At breakfast, the omelet station is generally left unattended, only managed to have eggs made fresh twice because no one was there, even after standing around waiting for someone to arrive. Rooms are nice, but odd that the closet and safe is inside the bathroom. Tiles are particularly slippery when wet so beware! No fun towel art or kind notes from the cleaning staff, and generally they take a very long time to get to your room. There isn't a big traditional theatre as most resorts showcase for evening performances, just a big empty square with plastic chairs. The grounds are lush and beautiful with iguanas and coaties. Beach is not as well maintained as most resorts I have been to. Garbage and plastic cups are discarded and not cleared as quickly. There appeared to be only one staff member asking to bring you drinks, as well as only one bar to get drinks from for the beach and pool next to the single pool at the resort. There is an adult pool too, but we are more ocean swimmers than pool. We were there mainly for the diving, but always enjoy dressing up and eating like kings on vacation. Although the diving was incredible, we were disappointed with the dining experience at the resort. It is possible that they were understaff, however, we will most likely not be returning to Occidentals anywhere due to this experience.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: It was okay.

It has become very commercialized since we were there 3 yrs ago. At that time it was a great small resort. That is why we have come back 6 times. They put us in the wrong resort when we got there and it took 2 days before we were put in the resort I paid for. As far as a welcome pkg which I also paid for, it did not show up for 4 days and that was with a daily reminder to the people at Transat. It took 4 different people and 4 days to get what I paid for. The food in the resort was good and  [... read more]the staff as always are very pleasant and helpful. I do not think we will go back there because this past trip felt like a fight trip with the hotel and not the relaxing vacation I am use to having when at the Barcelo.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Awesome resort with a very luscious grounds.

Resort is very spacious and very well maintained, always see ground keepers working away. Room was clean and had all the essentials including an in room coffee maker, every day had clean towels and fridge replenished. Bonus was they had cold water available to fill your own bottles at all beverage stations (bars & restaurants). Buffets were busy but never had to wait more then a few moments to get seated or food/drinks. Afternoon by the pool always had entertainment, I would suggest going early [... read more] as chairs are hard to come by especially if looking for more than one.

Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa: Very Nice resort

Travelling as a couple, no kids. Well kept very clean resort. Great for families. Excellent service everywhere we went, little to no wait at any of the restaurants we went to. However, a big drawback for us was that the beach was very rocky. Getting in and out of the water was not an easy stroll in and out as there were long stretches of rocks that were a couple of feet drop or step up. Definitely need water shoes! Also for us, the alcohol choices were limited. Most of the mixed drinks all tas [... read more]ted the same with that super sweet sugary taste. But overall, this is a beautiful resort.

Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya: Amazing resort with the best service around!

Everything from start to finish was absolutely amazing! Every where you went the service was amazing. Everyone was very helpful and kind. The gated community of puerto Aventuras was probably the best part. We walked down to the strip of restaurants and shops a couple nights and felt just as safe as Canada. Everyone was friendly and not pushy when it came to the shops

Platinum Yucatan Princess: Nice resort but not 5 star.

This resort was a series of hits and misses. For example, the activity pool which offered some of the cooler activities was out of commission... miss, but the buffet was delicious, varied it's content, well maintained and clean... hit. On the other hand the beach was overrun with seaweed... miss, but had ample seating and an excellent balance of shade & sun PLUS super beach bar service... hits. The room was large and clean enough... hit, but did not contain a full length mirror... miss. [... read more] The spa was disappointing. We booked a couples massage and the last 10 minutes of the treatment it became very apparent that both masseuses were more interested in the silent conversation they were holding than completing our treatments as their hands stopped moving entirely so that they could focus on one another rather than on us... miss, however our subsequent pedicures with the fish tank was amazing... a giant hit. The ATM in the lobby would not accept my cc and the front desk was completely useless and uninterested in assisting me in obtaining any cash... massive miss. To be clear, the card worked seamlessly everywhere BUT the hotel sanctioned ATM. Other misses in my opinion were that the a-la-carte restaurants did not offer any vegan options, nor did the snack buffets. Overall a nice place to stay. No the 5 stars they claim to be though... more like 3 1/2.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Perfect for any group!!

We had an unbelievable time. Royal plan COMPLETELY worth it. We were incredibly spoiled with luxury everywhere no only in room, surrounding flora and fauna but also by the wonderful staff. Happy all the time it seemed. Incredibly clean resort. Buffets good but restaurants spectacular. Travelled with our 2 girls,10 and 11yrs. Lots to do never, a dull moment if you are looking to stay on the move. But plenty of day beds to do absolutely nothing on other than watch the ocean.

Platinum Yucatan Princess: Wonderful getaway!

We went as a couple, my husband and I, just to unwind and take in some sun. Service was 5 star, never waited for tables or drinks, waiters very attentive! Rooms always cleaned and made up so wonderfully and promptly each day. Staff super helpful and friendly. We stayed in the platinum section and were pleased with the location and short walk to restaurants and beach. Completely surpassed my expectations as I had read some questionable reviews. The only negative comment would be that the beach f [... read more]ront is rocky entering the water and some days there can be a lot of washed up seaweed, but that's an issue that the entire shoreline of playa del carmen battles with and not much the resort can do about! And so they make up for it in all the other areas! As for swimming in the ocean we simply walked 1 minute down the beach to the grand princess section (which you have access to and all the amenities there as well!!) and their beach is super easy and fun to swim from! We had a great time and have zero complaints and no regrets! Super relaxing and just the right amount of quiet time mixed with some enjoyable entertainment.