Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Love this resort!

This was my 6th visit to Bahia Principe Tulum, and it did not disappoint. The resort is clean, impeccably lush and very well kept. There is as little or as much to do as you would like. There seemed to be more rocks on the beach and in the water this year than I remember in the past, but we managed to find a favourite place on the beach for our daily swim. They have lots of chairs and palapas on the beach and pool bars in close proximity. The food and beverage is top notch although we order [... read more]ed the same drink at 3 different bars and got 3 different drinks. The customer service is very good and if you leave a tip here and there the service is excellent.

Crown Paradise Golden: This resort blew us away!

This resort was above and beyond what we could’ve asked for! The grounds were tidy, clean and very well kept. The food was outstanding in every aspect and the alacarts were to die for! The beach was clean, the waves were great and we were even served drinks on the sand. We will not book anywhere else from this point on - amazing experience !

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Good and bad

Did not get building we requested, after being there 5 times, wanted one by the beach and got the one farthest away from the beach. Food was okay, never hot, and no more meat carving stations. There were more loungers so didn't need to get up super early to reserve although many people still did. Lots of activities. Had a medical problem day we were leaving and was treated well by dr, the nurse was very caring, and the Transat staff helped my husband and went above and beyond, wish I got his [... read more] name but I was not doing well.

Selection Riviera Cancun: Pleasant resort

It was pleasant but unless you go to the premium section, it doesn’t qualify as 5 stars. On the plus side: excellent barmen and waiters, always helpful and generally friendly staff; clean grounds, great swimming pools, generally good food with enough variety. On the minus side: rooms are a decent size (we had the family suite) but are rather long and rectangular so that each room success each other along the long axis, ending up in a smallish balcony ( but with nice couch seating and cushi [... read more]ons). The beach is ok, a lot o seaweed during our stay but they worked hard to clear it fast.

Catalonia Riviera Maya: Great resort!

I stayed at the Catalonia Riviera Maya from March 1 to March 8, 2019. Overall, it was a very good stay. Here are the pros and cons: Room - The room was great, clean with lots of storage and a comfortable bed. There were problems with the toilet which were fixed on the second try. The sink stopper wouldn't stay open and it drained very slowly, but I never asked to have it fixed. Food - It was an interesting mix of food. There was some very good food and some really not very good food. Overa [... read more]ll, the buffet was adequate although smaller with less choice than buffets I have seen at some other resorts. But there was always lots to eat and it was fresh, although not always hot. Breakfast was very good. The a la carte restaurants were very good, with Bloved standing out as the best by far. If you have the option to upgrade to Privileged for a reasonable fee, do it and have lunch at Bloved as often as you can. The view is amazing and the food is excellent. Dinner at Bloved was also very good and our server, Lucas, was great fun! Room service - Don't order from room service unless you really have to. The burgers were not very good and you can't order breakfast from room service unless you do so a day ahead. I was ill one afternoon/evening but could not get soup or toast delivered to my room, unfortunately. The pools - They are great. The privileged pool was wonderful and you could watch some of the entertainment at the main pool from there. It was also fun to go to the two main pools and watch the entertainment more closely. The entertainment staff at the hotel work very hard and go above and beyond. The beach - The beach was ok. There were lots of chairs on the beach and the sand was nice. But the beach was small and the water was not great for swimming (lots of sea grass). There was not much that could be done about the sea grass although the staff spent countless hours trying to clean it up and carry it away. If the beach is the most important thing to you (it is not for me), then you will find it does not compare to the beaches of Cuba and the DR or even some other beaches in Mexico. Entertainment - I saw two shows - the Mexican show and the Broadway show. Both were excellent and I heard that Lion King was too. There was music and dancing in the bar outside the theatre before and after the shows and karaoke night was fun to watch. I never made it to the disco. Staff - All the staff were excellent. Very friendly, very helpful and very attentive. Spa - The spa was beautiful and I had a great massage from Angelica who also applied some soothing treatment to my sunburn. The hydrotherapy pool was very nice too. Accessibility - Although accessibility is not an issue for me, I have friends for whom it is an issue so I always try to evaluate it. Much of the resort is very accessible (lobby, rooms, showers). But there would be some areas that you could not access (unless I missed something). For example, 3 of the a la carte restaurants and Bloved are up a set of stairs. There may be an elevator I did not see but you would want to ask specifically about this. Overall, I would give this resort a 3.5 to 4 star rating.

El Dorado Seaside Palms: Nice Hotel but Too many mosquitos

Hotel was nice, swim up suite is great with pool bars you can swim/walk to .Rooms are nice, but loud air conditioners and bar fridge Concierge services, but they don't do to much... talk a good plan, to no effect A Lot of un-maintained palms, so be careful of falling fronds and coconuts. Water at beach is only a couple of feet, so if you like sitting instead of swimming, you will like this restaurants where OK, nothing to special and Mexican should be sooo much better in Mexico, poor service [... read more] and food, with all kind of people waiting inside the restaurant for a table.. on large guy would not even move to let us out.. Italian was the best! You also have to get up early (5.30am) to get bed on beach and by 8 for a decent chair.. No bars in lobby 's, and very little entertainment, just band or singers in sea side bar... not enough chairs and tables for everyone.. We liked the hotel, but would not return, as there are too many mosquitoes and they do not spray.

Riu Vallarta: A+ For Effort

The staff were all friendly & acommodating overall. The variety of food offered would please anyone, however I found it to be a little plain. The pool area was nice but the beach was great. The entertainment was your standard menu

Krystal Ixtapa: Nice enough

The resort was clean and well maintained. The a few concerns ... explaination at check in was quick perhaps too quick. Found ourselves unable to know where to go for a meal initially or where things were on the resort. Had to take a fair bit of time to go thru the printed material given at check in. Food at this resort was never very warm even if you got to the dining room as soon as it opened. Variations of the same thing over and over. Their a le cart restaurant Bogarts is fantastic. Staff ar [... read more]e excellent and friendly. Beds are comfortable and the rooms pretty standard.Resort had 50%tourists the rest are locals. There is a shortage of deck chairs and if you don't get down poolside and save ones by 7:00 you are out of luck

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Wonderful resort

This was our third stay at this resort. It offers all sorts of day trips off the resort if you wish to do so. Has assortment of activities on the resort offered also. The cafeteria always had assortment of foods to choose from, something to the likings to everyone. Room was always clean and equipped with clean towels/ facecloths. No complaints

Emporio Cancun: Great resort.

If you want to have a quiet time and a great beach, this is the place to go. There is only a couple of down sides to this resort. 1. There isn't a place to sit and socialize after dinner. 2. There is only one restaurant that you can book. However it is a great restaurant. (Italian). 3. There isn't any nighttime entertainment. The positives: 1. The beach is amazing 2. The service is also amazing. 3. The food is excellent.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Amazing Resort

Exceptionally clean resort. The staff are responsive and courteous. We had a great time. It is a large resort so doesn't seem crowded at all. The excursions that are available provide something for everyone. I will gladly return.

Las Brisas Huatulco: Very Unique Resort

The hotel was great. Not fancy but the setting was unlike any resort we had been at in the past. Very unique as it has little villas set in the hill sides with all Canadian people as guests!!. Staff were great and very friendly.

Grand Decameron Los Cabos: Small resort packs a punch !

Royal Decameron has a unique vide ! Very friendly , something always happening , the social directors Mayo & Rudolph work endlessly to keep you busy & entertained. If you so choose. The front desk staff Serafin & Bruno kept me informed with all their local knowledge. José in the pool side restaurant is a consummate profession server , and Erik at the buffet was on top of every whim. Joselin the lifeguard kept us safe 🤪 Omar kept us hydrated. 🍹& happy ! There is definitely larger reso [... read more]rts in the area , but royal Decameron has heart & a genuine desire to provide impeccable service. I highly recommend this resort & intend to return .

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Amazing resort for family

We were 2 family of 4 and really enjoy it. I would probably not go there if i was looking for an adult/couple getaway. Kids really enjoy the aqua parc and main pool. Beach was rocky but we knew it so we brought some shoes for it. There was alot of activities and the kids liked the zumba on the beach. Thumbs up to Gisele and Ricardo. Also Azael at the pool bar. Funny guy. Found food really good compare to a few resort that we did in Mexico. Los lirios (steak house) was really good. Th [... read more]e wait time was long but worth it.

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Eco resort

Too big, lots and lots of waking to get anywhere, staff couldn’t keep up to demands of all the guests, pool was filthy too many people in a little pool, no beach. Lineups for food out the door and around the corner... wouldn’t give American change when u bought something always felt like you were being scammed. Neat concept but a real let down.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar: Amazing resort

Fabulous resort, grounds were gorgeous and very well maintained, staff were always friendly, helpful and hard working, the food in the buffets was good- lots of selection, we really enjoyed the a la carte options with the Japanese being our favourite- a fun interactive show with amazing food!! The pool was gorgeous, a winding pool with lots of areas to relax or be entertained- it never felt crowded . The beach was beautiful with lots of chairs and hammocks.We had an amazing vacation and would go [... read more] back in a heartbeat 💗

Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres: Beautiful resort

The resort was well kept. All the staff were over friendly. Food was above average. We would definitely go back. Great for the kids. The river with the electric boats to take you around different spots of the resort is a unique great idea. Just need a few more boats.

Occidental Costa Cancun: Splendid week away

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent at this hotel. The grounds are very well kept and beautiful. The beach is small but perks are: It is flowing water from nearby lagoon, kept clean of seaweed, and calm to swim despite the current from the lagoon. Sand is like powdered sugar! The staff are warm and friendly. The hotel is located steps away from Xcaret, the Jolly Roger and Captain Hook dinner cruises, and the ferry to Isla Mujeres. The nightly entertainment was top notch.  [... read more] The activities during the day kept people involved. Loved the dance lessons, Zumba, etc. Easy access to the transit with only 12 pesos pp. easy to get around hotel district or into Cancun. The food at the buffet was average. The a la carte food and service at the Mexican, and Italian were top notch! Rooms very clean and convenient. a few minor repairs needed but not worth making a big deal about. The internet provider that the hotel uses was the only disappointing part of our vacation. I don't like paying for something I am unable to use. I was offered 15% back and really should have asked for a full refund. Not a big deal though as the resort was wonderful!

Friendly Fun Vallarta: Resort

We all have a very good time at the Friendly Puerto Vallarta .The staff was very friendly and any thing you wanted or needed they where very happy to help you .I would recommend this resort to anyone .

Flamingo Vallarta: Very relaxing, quiet hotel.

Hotel staff were very nice. Everything was super clean. Cleaning staff did an amazing job on rooms and public areas making sure everything was spotless .very hygienic. Beds very comfortable and food at restaurant was very good. We had a lovely time there. Would go back again.