Barcelo Maya Colonial: Barcelo Maya Colonial was Wonderful

We stayed at thr Barcelo Colonial with a group of friends in December 2025. We had a great time and having access to the other resorts was a bonus. This was the first time we never left the resort to do an excursion. There were lots of free activities available in the complex. We ate at the Colonial/ Tropical and the Caribe/Maya Beach. They were slightly different but both really good. Caribe/Maya had a great pasta station and sandwich grill station. One thing they resort didn't have was  [... read more]a standalone coffee shop but they did have a specialty coffee machine available for you to make your own. The a la carte restaurants that we tried were really good too. Kyoto, santa fe and the seafood one. No problems finding a chair by the pools or the beach and lots of shady areas. There were a lot of hammocks available by the pool area too, perfect for a daytime nap. We went to the theatre a few times and the shows were as entertaining as other resorts we've gone too. A lot of singing amd dancing. It would be nice to have a fire show, a magician, or something more entertaining. We found it more lively hanging out in the mall bar by Caribe or in Maya beach lobby. Better music and a younger crowd. There wasn't a happening common space to hang out in the evening other than the piano bar which was quieter and older crowd Overall we had a great time and it was a great resort.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Best Bangalore for your buck

Although a bit dated the staff makes this resort great!!! Unfortunately in the last 2 years the new ownership has seen fit to repaint the resort with boring beige. The previous bright colors made this place so charming. The food has also become a bit repetitive Overall a friendly family resort reasonably priced. I would give it a 3 star

Sandos Caracol Nature Resort and Water Park: Family trip to Sandos

This resort is well laid out with beautiful shaded pathways getting you anywhere you need to be with the feel of a jungle adventure. Lots of wildlife to see including Monkeys and Coatis , Iguanas and even some friendly cats make for a great time for everyone especially the kids. The animation team did a great job keeping kids happy with daily activities and the resort has so many natural features to explore there is something for everyone. The disappointing part which is mentioned on all rev [... read more]iew platforms is the check in process and the inability to reserve Al La Carte restaurants. Check in was extremely long ( it took honestly 1 hour and 50mins start to finish) , and quite frustrating. Travel days aren't fun for anyone, and after the 1 hr 40 min bus ride from the airport... standing in another line and being told repeatedly that if we bought an upgrade we wouldn't have to wait in line isn't well received. We finally got our family of 4 checked in and our bracelets, then told we needed to line up at the Concierge desk to have the room number assigned and the bracelets programmed. Frustrating ? Absolutely!!! We have traveled to several Caribbean countries , to many different resorts... this was absolutely the worst check in we have have experienced. We were informed of the Sandos App, and that's how we were instructed to book the Al La Carte's throughout our stay. Once we logged in with our room number, we could see NO availability ... for any restaurant ... ALL WEEK ! Great.... This resort could be great, with some changes to the administrative section. The maid staff, gardeners, wait staff and cooks... all amazing and deserve our thanks. The food was as expected, ok resort food with the usual buffet selection. The beach was ok , definitely rocky with one small section behind a barrier that was safe for kids. Lot of shade and we could always find a lounge chair so no issues there. The pools were dirty unfortunately, especially the main pool with the swim up bar. It had tons of sand in the bottom and we honestly didn't see any staff cleaning like other resorts do in the evening or early morning. Would we go back? Maybe if we knew they had resolved the restaurant reservation system and the check in process with some additional staffing for bars. Only having one bar to serve the entire beach as well as the pool area just doesn't work. Always long lines unfortunately.

Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Pleasant resort

All around ,grounds ,rooms ,restaurants,pools, the little beach , were nice and kept clean, and people working there very courteous . The chefs had prepared tasty foods and sweets . Yet ,the whirlpools not functioning and therefore the water not clean . No chance to use book exchange for all guests , for members of the club only !!! And for people with reduce mobility the grounds surface is not so friendly by design , even though looks nice .

Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta: average resort / don't get too excited

The hotel is a bit dated but the rooms size was very nice with an extra dining area and pull out couch. The beds are very hard and need to be updated to softer mattresses. The grounds are well kept and the service was very good all around from the buffet to the al a cartes. The pools were very nice and can get busy with the swim up bar if you are looking for a quick drink. The beach was very nice with a gradual slope and no rocky bottom and the beach and pool chairs were not too hard to find, ge [... read more]t there early to throw your towel on a lounger if you want to spend your day by the adult pool or on the beach. They have very little to offer for entertainment, no big shows, and the sports bar was just the average size for a few couple to watch anything they had on tv. Nowhere really to go and relax and chat after a dinner. the lobby could use a few more lounge chairs as there was next to nothing for seating if you wanted to sit and have a drink by the lobby bar. Trying to get pesos exchanged for smaller denominations was a challenge as they were very limited with small bills. Only a 30 min walk on beach or the pathway across the street to get to Bucerias. Overall i would not give this hotel a 4 or 5 star rating as stated. more like a 3 for what they offer. would only go back if the price was right.

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Super friendly Hotel Resort

This hotel is in a great location. The beach is close, walking distance to Bucerias and coffee shops and restaurants if you want to go off the resort. The grounds are really nice. Keep in mind this is an older resort, but kept very clean. Not alot of frills in the rooms, but beds and pillows were comfortable. For the price we paid, I would say we got very good value. We stayed one week and ate off the resort twice. Loved our vacataion and found guests and staff super friendly a [... read more]nd safe.

Las Brisas Huatulco: Amazing environment but property outdated

The environment of the resort is amazing. The service of the staff is excellent and efficient. The food in the buffet and therestaurants is good but not excellent. The room is spacious and clean, but the condition and the decor is quite outdated.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Amazing holiday again

Stayed at this resort for seven beautiful days. Had an ocean front room which was a little dated but room was very clean and everything work. The beach is rocky when entering which didn’t affect us as we always wear water shoes. Had no problem booking all seven a la carte restaurants and had amazing food at all that we booked. Also found there house wines to be very good. Transportation around the resort is great. The trolleys came around every ten minutes so no waiting around. Found the enterta [... read more]inment at night to be very good along with the sports bar. The service from the staff was unbelievable so we would definitely return

Paradisus Playa del Carmen: Luxurious Resort

This resort was out of this world...you name it all and it was 100/10. No complaints whatsoever about the services, resort, people, food, rooms, activities and the list goes on! By far the best resort I have been too in my life

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa: Kinda an all inclusive! But great!

This is a wonder older hotel well maintained and in a fantastic location! You get access to all the resorts, but…. There is a significant service charge for many of the restaurants even just to book! They also have a lot of their better offerings at significant surcharges! Still it’s a la cart menu offerings are very good and the service is excellent! The beach is clean and great for walking but you can’t swim due to the rip tides! Golf is excellent although at almost $400 a round! The tr [... read more]ansportation between hotels is excellent and you can book a shuttle on line to the Rose and it’s a short walk to downtown! The Market which has food stations is an excellent fun option if you can’t decide what you want!

Secrets Aura Cozumel: Average resort

Older resort that requires some upgrades. Hot water was intermittent during stay and many guest were complaining about have no hot water. Food was not up to 4 star but staff was good and tried hard to ensure proper service.

Riu Emerald Bay: Well worth the money!

Our group of 10 thoroughly enjoyed the RIU Emerald Bay Resort. We had read a few negative things about the resort, mainly elevator issues. Some people reported waiting up to 20 minutes for an elevator. We were on the 19 floor and did wait a couple of time but not nearly as bad as reported. However, we had requested 2 doubles beds but our request was not honoured. After a lengthy discussion with the front desk we did get it resolved.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal

This hotel & resort has plenty of pool space, a nice beach swimming area and plenty of spaces to hang out in and gather with our group of approx. 20 travellers. Booking restaurants was very difficult, most of us couldn't get any restaurant reservations and the bathrooms in the lobbies seemed to all be missing hooks on the back of the doors inside the stalls. Pool stairs were super slippery. The mattresses in the older adults only buildings are like bricks. Shuttle services around the resort and  [... read more]neighbouring resorts was amazing and the main buffet was wonderful with a large selection of food options. Fabiola (entertainment team) and Victoria (concierge) both went above and beyond to accommodate our big travelling group.

El Dorado Seaside Suites: Just ok...

Trying to find the positive in a mediocre week away at the Seaside Suites. Dated rooms and bathrooms however, housekeeping was consistent and attentive. Food was tasty but most items were cold or at the best warm. Booking a la carte can be challenging at any resort, particularly difficult here. Despite walking past restaurants 1/3 full after being told there are no tables. Feel perhaps this is a result of staffing - optics of empty tables were frustrating when we couldn't eat until 10 p.m. most  [... read more]nights. Very understaffed so hard to get support when needed - Mildred the night manager was amazing and helpful. Lizbeth and Armando at the preferred pool were lovely and kind. Most uncomfortable chairs - beach, pool, restaurants, rooms, makes for a long week when you can't get comfortable anywhere. For the money and the star rating I would suggest this is not a 5 star but perhaps a solid 3.5 with some elements being a 4. Thankfully the weather was amazing which makes everything better.

Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos: Solarium unit is the best

We loved the place. We would come back, but only to stay in the solarium location. Fun staff, good views, good food. It's far from town , so you have to take cabs in to town. Very security conscious staff, made us feel safe.

Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: A Must Stay

Excellent resort - grounds are beautiful, food was great, service and cleanliness were excelllent. About 25 minutes from the airport so fairly convenient. Felt very safe. Resort was done up for Christmas beautifully.

Atelier Playa Mujeres: Beautiful in many ways

The resort was beautiful, new, well kept, beautiful beach. Staff was no.1 all around. Drinks at the bars were beyond. Drinks at the beach did not uphold same quality. The rooms were beautiful with no.1 housekeeping. Cleaned twice daily with new sheets. Great products. Transportation there and back was uneventful. Great transfers. We had high expectations for the food but overall was good but not great as we were led to believe. A couple we met who had just left another local 5 star resor [... read more]t confirmed our opinion. They said the cocktails were better at Atelier but the food was not as good. Friendly tourists too. Loved the lobby bar entertainment

Breathless Cancun Soul: Great Resort

This is the second time we have been here, so we obviously thought enough to come back. This was largely because of service from Daniel in the buffet and service from the entire pool club from XHale...simply outstanding. They recognized us from last year and those are the things that make you feel you are coming home! All good, but, hopefully, one suggestion, for xHale members, why not leave beepers in the lounge so they can put us on the dinner wait list and give us a beeper. Then we don [... read more]'t run up and down It seems easy...hopefully it is! I know it was a different guest list this year with people switching from Jamaica. We had girls fighting beside us and they took it into the hall...it was a disaster. The next night it was a huge party in the room. You can't vet your guest list but security needs to take it seriously and be there faster.

El Dorado Royale: Great resort

El Dorado Royale is a huge, beautiful resort. The food choices were excellent and we had a wonderful time. Everyone (the employees) was very nice and quick to fulfill any requests. .Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

Las Brisas Huatulco: Amazing Resort

We've been the Las Brisas Huatulco about a dozen times. It checks all the boxes. Set on a beautiful piece of land, with lots of tennis/pickleball, great swimming beaches, good food, comfortable rooms with great service and staff. We get lots of exercise walking around the resort but would caution anyone with mobility issues, ... this is not the place for you.