Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa: Fantastic week with the family

We spent the week with our family (4 adults and a baby) and we had a great time. The hotel accommodations were exactly what we expected (i.e. no unpleasant surprises). The housekeeping staff did a great job maintaining our room several times a day. Never saw them in our room, but they were always in the hallways. Communications difficult as they didn't speak english, but then no words are required if they are doing their job well. We rewarded them accordingly. This was our second stay at a Royal [... read more]ton, and it lived up to our expectations. The grounds were immaculate and the grounds crew were very visible every day, making sure everything was in it's proper place. The public washrooms were always well maintained and the cleanliness was outstanding. The dining facilities were very impressive (as expected) and our favourite restaurant was the Hunter steakhouse. We all agreed the steaks were some of the best we have ever tasted (even compared to Jacobs in Toronto). The buffet or the "Marche" as they referred to it was outstanding as we had most our breakfasts and lunches there. If the restaurants weren't so good, we could have eaten all our meals there. However, all the restaurants had something special about them that kept us coming back. All the staff were well versed on responding to our "Thank-you's" . They always responded with "It's my pleasure" ( and it sounded like they actually meant it) versus the "No problem" you commonly hear in our local facilities. One of our favourite places to visit several times a day was the "Cafe Bar". Great drinks and desserts served by very courteous and friendly staff. The patio staff serving drinks around the pool were also very friendly and courteous. The only negative thing we could find about this resort was the ocean water was dirty and the water was very rough. Therefore, we spent very little time on the beach. However, we aren't beach people so our normal behaviour on an island vacation is lazing around the pool. The only other negative point is I picked up some "sand flea bites" on our second to last night there (evening beach party) and it has taken over a week to get rid of them. A friendly suggestion would be to use some insect repellant in the early morning or late evening visits to the beach. Overall, we continue to be very satisfied with Sunwing as a service provider. They own the airlines and the hotels. Brilliant business model on their part.

Riu Cancun: fantastic resort

every thing was great the staff was excellent,always smiling happy to help with anything we asked,food and drinks were awesome I've stayed at a few other RIU resorts this one ranks right up at the top of my list!! thanks

Costa De Oro: great place

The hotel was super clean and the beach was a dream to walk on. Will go back. The location was great within walking distance of everything.The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was perfect for children and adults. Lifeguard on duty all day.

Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa: Terrific resort

Excellent location. Beautiful beach,exceptional buffet,well appointed rooms,top-notch family resort. Great sun beds, free accessible to Water toys, very nice layout of resort. Spa very pricey but still popular.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: The resort was amazing

Everything was excellent, especially the food and the pools. The pools had fantastic slides for the kids and the beach was readily accessible. We also liked the hospitality of the hotel staff, the entertainment, the shopping and free WiFi in the MAYA MALL.

Riu Palace Peninsula: Excellent resort

Very clean, great service, the several pools meant that they were never crowded and the beach itself was beautiful. My only disappointment was with the a la carte restaurants. I found the buffet to be superior to the other restaurants. The entertainment was as good as could be expected.

Excellence Riviera Cancun: Excellent place to stay

Clean room, friendly staff, wonderful pool, good food, fantastic beach, average entertainment.... One of the best adult only resorts in Mexico. I have been different places last few years, but this is the one I would like to go again...

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa: Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort and Spa

Small hotel. Quiet except for the construction of a new building. Menu was very limited. Food was very good but staying for a week resulted in having the same meal more than once. Cannot swim in the water (ocean). Pools were adequate.

Secrets Aura Cozumel: Great Resort for Food and Staff

The staff and food were excellent. Yes there were some renovations going on causing some daytime noise but the resort made up for it big time with the staff and food quality. This was our second time there and we would come back for sure.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Amazing Vacations at Barcelo Maya Beach Resort

My niece (16years old) and I went to Barcelo Maya Beach Resort. The Barcelo Maya Beach was a excellent resort, the staff were friendly and always helpful, food was great and the beaches were 5 star, I would definitely be back again and would recommend Barcelo to any one who wants to go to the Mayan Riviera

Grand Decameron Complex Bucerias Trademark: Great family friendly resort!

Long story short - this resort is definitely family friendly (lots of families with kids), very safe and very good location. There are 6 blocks on the resort. We stayed in block 6, very quiet, new, and bigger pools. I'd say this is the most family friendly block. Food was great. Would highly recommend to young families.

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: Good resort

We stayed at the Villamagna Resort from Dec 8-15. The resort itself is very clean with beautiful grounds. Room: We upgrade to the preferred floor which are floors 7 & 8 ocean view. The upgrade was only $35 extra per night. We thought it was worth it because you had your own personal bar with top shelf liquor and daily snacks that no one else gets to have. The room was very spacious with a gorgeous view. We stayed in room 1812. The only downside of the room was the sheets! They are polyester so b [... read more]e prepared to sweat as soon as you lie down in them. Quite gross in my opinion. After a couple nights, we layed on top of the top sheet as it seemed better this way. I believe they put a plastic liner below the sheets too which doesn't help. For a dreams resort, I feel this should have been better. Another downside is that the housekeeping only brought wash cloths ONCE. That was it. They actually forgot to give us bath towels another time and I had to call down. We were sure to leave the maid a tip daily too so not sure why she was was so frugal. Otherwise, the room was perfect. Grounds: Very clean and beautiful. This is something they pride themselves in. It is extremely well kept. There are three pools to choose from and two bars. There are hammocks to relax on too. The beach area is very nice but does have the peddlers out there trying to sell you stuff. The beach is a swimmable beach. The waves can get huge so you need to be careful but we enjoyed swimming in the ocean very much in front of the resort. Service: Unbelievable! They have excellent service. Always someone coming by asking you for a drink or if you need anything. Food: Very good. Our favourite was Portofino and Seaside Grill. Seaside Grill has an amazing filet mignon. Again, excellent service at all restaurants. We personally don't like buffet so we only had buffet at breakfast. It was decent. Drinks: Top shelf liquor if you ask for it. A lot of assortment. Very good choices. The only downside is they never give you a straw unless you ask for it. Perhaps this is an eco friendly thing.... Overall: we would go back!

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Fantastic Stay!!

We had a fabulous stay at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach Resort from Nov 24 - Dec 4! The rooms we first stayed in were near the theater stages so after a couple of nights we asked to be moved to a quieter location. The staff accommodated us with no hesitation. The rooms were very nicely appointed and the room cleaning staff did a great job. The air conditioning worked very well and was very quiet. The beds were very comfortable. The beach was great although the first few days the sea was very rou [... read more]gh so swimming at the beach was not an option. Having the HUGE pool with its different sections; activity, bar, and quiet area was a great alternative. The food was amazing. We have traveled to both the Mayan Riviera and the Puerto Vallarta/Nuevo Vallarta areas many times and this trip by far surpassed all other stays in Mexico. One of our group is celiac and the resort literally assigned two chefs to be wherever we were eating during our stay so that they could prepare gluten free pancakes, or pasta or recommend what he could have from the buffets. Marcos and Alexis were always there, ready to prepare or find some gluten free delicacy. They truly wanted to ensure that everyone enjoyed their food experience at the resort. We have never experienced such attention to special dietary considerations. And we have traveled with this couple many times before. Even we "normal" folk were thinking we should request some dietary need LOL The activity staff were all wonderful. We enjoyed doing some sports we had never tried before: archery and target shooting. Ricardo, Rigo and Javier really know their stuff! Karen, who was brand new even made us feel welcome as if she had been there forever! The guys were really happy that the sea calmed down enough to be able to take out one of the catamarans for a sail a couple of days. All in all a great vacation at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach. Would highly recommend the resort to anyone looking for a warm and hospitable place to stay on the Mayan Riviera.

Dreams Jade Resort and Spa: Vacation December 2015

Hotel was very good, although under renovations did not present any problems. Food was amazing, staff was very helpful and friendly, rom we had was near beach and very nice and cleanliness was excellent. Beach was good although great deal of seaweed, however staff did tremendous job keeping cleaned up. Overall had great time and would recommend this resort.

Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun: Fantastic Stay

Its all about the people, the food and service. Although it is a big resort, the layout and the way it is divided hides this very well. Would return in a heartbeat and actually planning to do so next year.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta: Great place for R&R

The resort in small enough that everything is close by, but still large enough where we were not all on top of each other. The beach is wonderful! The food was varied, abundant and delicious and the evening show mostly entertaining. Rooms on the side of the theatre are noisy at night. We had upgraded to ocean view and it was worth the extra money as our room was quiet. The only inconvenience was the lack of Internet in our room. We had to go to the main area by the bar and reception and even the [... read more]re it did not always work. I think the hotel was working on this problem. All in all, I would go back there anytime

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Nice

Very clean, well kept grounds. Pleasant staff. Rooms were very musty smelling but clean. Our package said tips were included but it was made clear you still needed to tip. I was happy to, but the atm at the hotel charged 28 USD in fees to take out any amount of cash. I was not pleased to have to try and avoid the pushy timeshare staff every time I walked through the lobby. Overall we had a wonderful trip.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Excellent Family Vacation

The resort was great, we definitely enjoyed the unlimited XCARET. I plan to visit this resort again. The resort didn't seem busy which was definitely nice. The restaurants were good however we have had better at other resorts. The beds in the room were doubles as compared to queens, queens would have been nice. The resort was kept very nice and clean. I would definitely recommend this resort!

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: It is a nice resort

Every thing was good and I had a wonderful trip except the weather. I am really satisfied the service from this resort. Every one was friendly and helpful, they worked hard to keep you enjoy every minutes on your vacation. This was my second time in this resort and definitely I will come back.

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda: Incredible Time

This was my first time ever going on a tropical vacation and having it be all inclusive as well for both myself and my boyfriend. We had the most incredible time. The food was amazing, we didn't get sick from anything, every night you can go to a different a la carte if you choose. We loved the oriental, mexican and the french which had a different menu every night you went and they would cook in front of you. The beach was the only thing that was just alright since there is a seaweed problem at [... read more] the resorts right now. But we would walk 5- 10 mins to the left of the resort and go to the most amazing lagoon that had the clearest water. We plan on returning and would definitely recommend going here.