Occidental Tucancun: Occidental Tucancun – Comfort and Value

The Occidental Tucancun (all-inclusive resort or room daily) is a medium size property in the middle of Hotel Zone, 25 minutes by bus outside Cancun city or from the airport. We recommend this resort which offers many of the usual amenities for a moderate cost. We're satisfied with clean sheets, good food, convenience and value. Seafood restaurant Claraboya is more elegant and open for breakfast and lunch and we usually enjoyed those meals there. Soup lovers like me will appreciate cream soup [... read more]s of mushroom, spinach, carrots, tomato, potato, which were nicely flavoured. Amazingly, the common mashed potatoes are to-die-for. Pretty decent fish is on the menu daily everywhere. Grouper is a high-protein fish that is low in cholesterol and contains significant levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Three a-la-carte dinner restaurants offer some good choices provided your selections are thoughtful and undemanding. For examples, in the seafood restaurant we liked the braised salmon steak; in the Italian we liked the flambéd shrimp cream pasta; and in the Mexican restaurant we relished salsa freshly made to taste at your table with mortar & pestle ¬¬- all excellent. Sadly, a warning, that in spite of all the aforementioned praise, all cooked dishes were oversalted. The bar scene in the hotel is happy, active, and intellectual (...just kidding!), but there's no live music to compete with the revelers' loudness. The Tucan Theatre was serendipitously excellent, offering seven different, entertaining shows: magic, mariachi, circus, Mexican folklore, Michael Jackson, Three Tenors and enthusiastic karaoke. After the show, there's a terrific singing artist playing latin music for listening or dancing. It’s fun to watch very authentic latin dancing, and to join in if one likes to dance. We do! My vacation advice: don't retire to your room if you're not yet gently full, sloshed and tired. Three fresh pools are available and one is for adults only. At this resort, if you're challenged by stairs, know that there are some to get around and down to the beach. The landscaping is beautiful and impeccably groomed. Finally, regarding staff inviting you to a “presentation”. Yes, annoying, distracting and time consuming when your time in the sun is limited. Ok, don’t get your bikini in a knot, just say no! But still I’m empathetic, because these workers are just trying to make a living by upselling you to their “club”. I’ve met people who have participated and survived and even purchased. Take it easy on your vacation.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Food is terrible and service isn’t great at all.

So food is not good at all! Me and my son were sick for a few days because food seems to be undercooked half the time. Staff is waiting to get tipped to serve you. Make no effort to please. I actually tip everytime and still had some bad service. At check out they charged my visa even though I paid the balance in cash for room charges. Then I call to rectify this and no one seems to speak English. Tripcentral did not help me with this at all which I expected them to considering I booked through  [... read more]them. Hotel is a beautiful facility and beautiful beach. Expected a lot more. I guess you get what you pay for.

Palma Real: Friendly Resort

We arrived at palma real 12 days ago .This hotel has been closed over 2 years since covid and they have redone the pools since then The rooms are still the same but at least everything was in working order The atmosphere was great everybody reuniting for first time in years and the staff are all very friendly and helpful The food unfortunately has not changed but they do the best they can with what they have ! And there are a lot of shortages in Cuba right now The whole front of the hotel [... read more] is now busy with vendors and restaurants and very built up now You can't beat the location it's right in the middle of all the action and within walking distance to Beatles bar Although the beach is located across the street it's a short walk and you have access to 2 more great hotels Great holiday stay !

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Resort changed

This hotel declined alot in service and cleanliness, I had been there numerous times before staff were nice and courteous but the resort itself. Restaurants for a la carte closed no more disco, bar closed at 11pm no more access to food for 24hrs had diffferent drinks on a daily basis ie: fanta, rum, water no beer everyday it changed, no cola just lemonade!!! Well it was an experience one I do not want to experience again.

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Nice place for vacation

I've been there six times now and things has change so has the rest of the world.The resort is clean ,staff is very friendly even though there are less than before to do the same work,the food is better than before covid,some people will complain no matter what and the beach is always wonderful.We had access to Solymar and Palma Real resorts but not much happening there ,the buffet at palma real was very good,The ranchon resto (beach restaurant was close but they a BBQ on beach every dayThe w [... read more]aiters at lobby bar and buffet were all nice Thanks to Lazaro for being special waiter The resort is close to town varadero ,now they have more to do ,chip stand,small flee market etc. With the new currency lots of people have problem with money exchange.They accept U.S. AND CND money the peso is worth one canadian dollar.But over all every day is a new experiece and I would go back to this resort again

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: A beautiful place rich in culture, music and beauty

The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. There are staff on site to provide information or to assist you. Three main pool areas, depending upon your preference, these areas are constantly being cleaned. Main buffet has lots of selection, with 4 alternate restaurant options. It was clean, well stocked, the staff are friendly, courteous and respectful (all of them). This is a place where Mexican families come to visit Excaret Park, so you aren't 100% tourists... I also enjoyed this experi [... read more]ence. There is lots of wildlife, and the main beach area has fish swimming alongside you. The park is a short walk away, with a spectacular Mexican show, much to see and do. This country is rich in culture, music and beauty. If your an outdoors person, the unlimited park pass is recommended. From swimming with dolphins, seeing giant sea turtles, the aviary...you can't see it all in a day. Its not far from the airport. One of my best vacations.

Occidental Caribe: Updating needed

Hotel was okay but in need of major updating. Hotel room was very moist and lots of mold. Hotel is family friendly for little ones with many activities Hotel seemed to be lacking staff most likely due to covid causing longer waits for food and drinks

Occidental Caribe: Waste of money

Horrible service Horrible food Horrible drinks Horrible rooms Nobody cares or speaks English Better pay less and go to Cuba Never again All the 5 star Google reviews are fake They bribe the locals to leave 5 star ones

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Amazing memories! Great times

I honestly have to say that this resort brought such great vibes and really brings a lot of fun and entertainment! Don’t look at all the negative reviews about the food or even the hotel. It’s cuba what do you expect? You pay for what you get and honestly I went by myself and had such an amazing time and experience. Met great people, the entertainers made it super fun and I ate more In cuba than I did back home in Ottawa hahaha. Like I said, if your not a picky eater and you can live below  [... read more]your means and don’t plan on staying in the hotel room unless you plan on sleeping, this is the resort to be at! Only feedback was the alcohol at times ran out with mixed and they offered rum and Fanta or rum and coke which was not the best mix and gave some heart burn, but thankfully the hotels were affiliated with other blancos resorts so we ended up going beside the affiliate and still enjoyed the drinks. Live entertainment was super fun, beaches were beautiful, and Cuban workers were extremely nice. When I first started reading the negative reviews of some people I laughed historically after coming back. These people exaggerate too much. Again, my thoughts may be different from others but I will definitely be coming back to this resort. Grateful for the experience and the price! Best bang for your dollar for sure! I my advice is bring clothes and items for the workers, the money and tips are nice for them but they really appreciate items and clothing. Please make sure to give to these amazing workers, they do a lot and take a lot of bs from negative people. They would really appreciate it.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Amazing resort

Love the hotel. The grounds are beautiful, The beach is great as is the pool. Enjoyed the buffet, the Tokyo and the Italian restaurants. The drinks were superb. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This was my 5th time at this hotel and can't wait to go back. I have been to many other resorts but this is my favorite.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Barcelo Maya Beach Resort Review

I am writing this review of the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I have been vacationing in Mexico for many years and this is my first stay at this resort. My travel agent advised me that she had a better experience at this resort than the one I have been going to for many years. Unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. That's not to say that it is a beautiful resort, however, there are a few improvements that must be made to the resort. Before going on my vacat [... read more]ion I read numerous reviews about the resort. The negatives that were reviewed were present but not as severe as most mentioned. Again, Barcelo Maya Beach Resort is a beautiful resort. My first disappointment was the food. Not the variety, but how almost all the food displayed in the buffets were cold. Even as they were brought out. I have never experienced that before on a Mayan Riviera resort. Almost all staff was amazing, although a few servers seemed like they gave some attitude (but that's understandable considering the amount of staff they have). I was very kind, thankful and left tips, so it definitely was not from any vibes I was sending to them. The second was the musky smell coming from our room as we entered for the first time. I expect those conditions because of where we are, however, it would make a great first impression if the room smelled better. The grounds were amazingly kept. Very clean. The front desk staff was always very helpful. Thanks Alan. And the pool bar staff was great as well. Shout out to the amazing Rosy. All in all, it was a great stay. My views about this resort are just to make some suggestions on where they could improve, that's all. If it's your first time to Mexico, you can't go wrong staying here. You will be impressed. Unfortunately I have been exposed to a better resort.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Beautiful resort!

Resort was clean, the staff were helpful and friendly, pools and beach were clean and beautiful, food was delicious at buffets and restaurants, some food was cold at the buffets, and we prefer hamburgers well done

Barcelo Huatulco: Struggling resort

Probably like most resorts there is a reduction in client's and cash. This hotel, this chain of hotels the Barcello had such a reputation for luxury. This resort in Huatulco does fall short of that mark it's not 4.5 stars a strong 3 star. The problem is not the staff they were all great. They are understaffed and over worked. The problem is corporate greed yes times are tough but it's a mistake to lower the staff's ability to offer a great experience. This severe cost cutting while still chargin [... read more]g full fare will hurt your reputation. So please would the billionaire owners dig deeper and bring the Barcello's reputation back. Richard

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Exceptional resort.

Exceptional in so many ways, reminded me of Disney world, staff always behind the scene, there the minute you need anything. A massive property to explore and enjoy with a small resort feel to it, food , beverages entertainment everywhere.

Barcelo Solymar: Great resort

The hotel has a lot to offer and grounds are very well maintained. All the staff right from the front desk to the gardeners are always pleasant. Spent a week in a bungalow and was not disappointed at all. The location is a few minute walk to the boulevard and a ten minute walk to the best piñcolada bar!!!

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Best resort in Varadero

If you enjoy crystal clear beaches, resort entertainment and walking distance night-life parties, then look no further. This resort is located central downtown so you are 2 minutes from the district and 10 minutes from commercial shopping centre. The most popular cigar store is across the street. There is daily games on the resort and the beach, nightly entertainment and friendly staff all around. Went in January 2023 and though food quantities were even less than before, keep in mind COVID shut [... read more]downs took a huge toll. Excursion must would be Cayo Blanco cruise where you will have interaction with dolphins and a private island leisure where you can eat the most delicious Lobster tail. This resort is even better than Barcelo Solymar (sister resort next door) and amenities are shared (except for buffet). Great resort for adults and children!

Occidental Caribe: Definitely not 4.5

We stayed for a week Jan 15/22 we had to change rooms once due to mould and mildew smell room was out dated and disgusting! Our second room had no working TV for two days the staff are rude and the maids to the bare minimum. No fancy towels barely had clean towels to shower everyday. The towel service by the pool was just as bad never had towels on site to exchange always had to wait and try throughout the day. The food was no better would recommend the buffet over the a la cart French and Itali [... read more]an were beyond disgusting French charged for wine and Italian was not edible and nothing fancy overall this resort is a 2 star would not recommend

Occidental Caribe: Occidental Caribe is very poor

We did not enjoy this hotel. The rooms were so uncomfortable and very poor. The quiet pool was really nice as was the beach. The buffet was reliable and the a la carte book so fast we didn’t get to try any of them. We would not go here alone unfortunately.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Great resort

Everything was wonderful. Beautiful location, resort, people, food at Royale restaurant was wonderful as is their staff who work very hard and help each other. Only issue would be their check in/out needs to he improve d. We waited a couple of hours to get our room and in the heat with Jean's on it was quite hot. Even if their was a "changing station".

Occidental Punta Cana: If you are "NOT" concerned about SERVICE, FOOD or ROOM please go to the Occidental Punta Cana.

The rooms and lobby are a scene out of a Cuban resort. Checking in was our first indication that the staff seem malcontent. Nobody smiles here. For a front desk, the level of English is very limited. With a group of 11 of us travelling, checking in was a challenge. With only 2 of the 5 rooms ready at 3, the rest of us had to wait unit after 4:30 for the remaining rooms. All of us were scattered over the vast resort and the request that we all stay in the same building fell on deaf ears. The reso [... read more]rt is obviously dated. Although they state that the rooms had been recently renovated, they left quite a bit left to be desired with patch work repairs and furniture from the 70's. the pillows were old. The bathrooms were awful. Sinks backing up, toilets not flushing, flushers not working, hair dryers being held together with electrical tape and filthy floors. Having the maids wash the floors with bleached mops simply does not do the job. The only shining star was the beach, the hotel landscaping and the weather. Although the seaweed washed up on shore every day. great efforts were made to remove it with large tractors on a near daily basis. You do however need to get to the beach at the crack of dawn it you want lounging chairs. There are none available after 8 it seemed. Walking the long stretch of beach was fabulous. The food was average. The bar service was just awful and no beach or pool bar service was available. You had to fend for yourself and wait in long lines to be served. Obviously a way to cut back in the cost of consumption by the hotel. If you like a diet soda, good luck. If you'd like a smile, good luck. If you believe this to be a good resort, good luck. If you would like photos, please simply ask. @susansnider