Had a blast.

In late February 2026, my C/L and I booked our stay for 2 week and we were very pleasantly surprised by her Aunt and Uncle who came for the second week, we enjoyed the hotel and all the amenities.The hotel was in good shape, things were clean and well looked after. New construction was underway in the main lobby area of the hotel but it wasn’t an inconvenience at all. It was being done quickly and it looks like it will be a few nice additions. The hotel had nightly entertainment, the shows were  [... read more]pretty good. Vendors set up small stands in the main lobby every 2nd night which was nice. Very talented crafts people with a wide range of items.The food at the main buffet was very good with a wide selection of different kinds of food, different food stations, overall it was impressive. The different pools were nice, the swim up bar had a good selection of premium alcohol. Our room was on the 8th floor (top floor), our room had a huge jacuzzi tub and a great view of the ocean. There is a 8th floor only lounge that offers premium beverages, a small but tasty breakfast, very friendly bartenders. The beach bar was very busy, but the staff very friendly. The hotel is family friendly with plenty of things for kids to do. There were kids cocktails which were a nice change for adults if you wanted. The beach snack bar had hotdogs, burgers, fries, there was a Chinese buffet close, lots of people kept the place busy, the food was fresh and tasty. The different bars were all well stocked and bartenders and servers were all friendly. Our room fridge was kept well stocked. There’s a main lobby late night snack bar (10 pm-6am), the cook was busy but always had a smile. Fresh hotdogs, hamburgers/cheeseburgers and fries were always cooking. The beach area was busy, you had to put your towel on a beach chair by 5 AM most mornings or you wouldn’t get a shade umbrella. To get a shaded lounger at the swim up bar area was almost impossible, I was there one morning by 5 AM and everything was taken. There was a lot of “sea weed” in the ocean during our 2 week stay but it apparently was everywhere so no big deal. We had issues booking A’ la carte restaurants and issues with slow or broken elevators. Overall, we found the hotel to be a very good experience and we have recommended it to family and friends. We plan on returning in February 2027.

Less than good

Our family had a great time in Mexico despite this resort. The food here is awful. We basically lived on french fries as that was the only thing that tasted normal. The main buffet building was closed for renovations which was never disclosed to us prior to booking. The pivot was to hold the buffet in the conference hall and the tables were set up with cloth tablecloths that were filthy. We laid our napkins down to make a clean placemat for our dining. There were long lines for the buffet an [... read more]d bars. It seemed like the resort just did not have enough staff. The floors were dirty and there was a chair in the lobby of the tower we were in that had blood on the cushion the entire 7 days we were there. In the evenings we would look for a table in the common area to play board games/cards with our kids and had to clean off tables and chairs ourselves in order to have a clean surface to play on and clean chairs to sit on. The beach location was good, the ocean was great. Our family had a good time but felt like we had to put up with the resort and make the best of it. We will never return to any Crown Paradise.

Really great resort.

We stayed at the Crown Paradise Club February 24 – March 3, 2026 The hotel grounds and public areas are lovely and very well kept. Our room was very nice. We had a Club room on the 7th floor in the Crown Tower. Yes this is an older hotel but it has been very well maintained for the most part. The room was really nice with a beautiful jet tub and a bathroom that we could have had a party in, all done in what looked like stone tiles. We had a nice balcony with a fabulous view of the beach and [... read more] the ocean. Our room had no towels when we got there. I phoned housekeeping and in no time there was a maid at the door with towels. The service by all the staff was impeccable. They could not do enough for you. Their selection of restaurants was great. The main buffet had tremendous variety and I’m sure there is something for everyone. We tried all the Ala Carte restaurants,the little Fujiama sushi bar as well as the snack bar by the main pool. Just a note that you had to dress for the French restaurant and there were no children allowed. Men had to wear long pants and closed shoes. It was quite fancy. Best Lemon Drop martini ever. Because we had Club rooms we were afforded a number of extra privileges and they were really worth it. There was a plate of fresh fruit, a bottle of wine and there was supposed to be fresh flowers too. I did get my flowers a few days later. There is a private Club Lounge on the 8th floor with floor to ceiling views of the ocean. There was a bar and in the evening they even had hor d’oeuvres. They had a consierge in the mornings for about 4 hours to help you with whatever you needed. She helped us navigate the restaurant reservation system. They also served a smaller breakfast buffet with hot and cold items as well. The mimosas were great. Besides the Club Lounge and the main buffet you could also go to the Italian restaurant where they also served breakfast. It was really great. You helped yourself to the buffet but if they didn’t have the style of eggs you wanted or bacon or breakfast sausage you just ordered straight from your waiter. He would bring out a whole dinner plate full for us. They made the best omelets I have ever had with a huge selection of fillings. This resort is very family oriented. They have a multitude of activities for kids. We estimated that at least 30 % of the guests were children. So if that bothers you, then this is not the resort for you. We didn’t mind. There are four pools at this resort. We only frequented the Adults only pool because we couldn’t find any chairs anywhere near the other pools. This was one of my pet peeves and I know I’ve read this complaint before. They do not have nearly enough chairs or shade by the pools so people are going down at 7:00 am or earlier to lay towels to claim chairs. Even at the Adults only pool, they did not have enough chairs or lounge beds. They definitely need more shade around that pool too and they could put more chairs up there. The Adults only pool did have two large hot tubs and a swim up bar which was really nice. The beach is nice but not many chairs or shade on it at all. The reservation system to book restaurants for supper really leaves something to be desired. It was downright stressful trying to get a reservation. You had to scan a QR code on your phone, be on at precisely 8:00am to book your chosen restaurant or you did not get a reservation. Each room has to do this even if you are travelling with others staying in different rooms. There were a couple of times when either my husband and I or our travelling companions did not get a reservation, or not for the same time. I have to say they did accommodate us and seat the four of us under one reservation when we showed up at the door. But if you had a larger group I could see where it could become a problem. There were a lot of little bars scattered all over the hotel. You were never far from a fresh margarita or a cerveza. A nice quiet lounge we discovered the day before we left was Trafalgar. It was off in a corner. It was done up British pub style. They had pool tables and I believe they may have had board games too. Another thing they really need to address is the elevator system. There were only 2 elevators in each tower. They were very slow. Many times only one was working. And the elevators in our tower were allergic to Floor 6 because it would scoot right by regularly. A day or two before we went home someone told us about the service elevators in behind the main elevators so we used those. They were much faster. They are apparently working on a third elevator in the Crown Tower. Hopefully it is operational soon.

Amazing

The hotel is great. Always clean and friendly. The suite was fabulous including the welcome bottle of wine and the flowers. All the staff is friendly, polite and ready to help you all times. Only concern is the resort has far too many sets of stairs which is very hard for a person like me with mobility issues. The a la cart restaurants are amazing.

Disappointing resort

My experience here was not great. It starts at check-in when another couple experienced an issue with the dates confirmed. They were to check-in the 17th of December, as per the email confimation they had but the hotel had them for the 18th. Surely a clerical error easily rectifiable, but no, the manager was rude and not accommodating in the least. My turn, check-in and there's a tax to be paid. I asked what it was, curious, and the answer I was given, "ma'am its a tax you habe to pay!" as  [... read more]though we had argued it unpleasantly. Get up to our room, ONE bed. No, I wven called the night before to guarantee 2 beds. I did NOT wish to sleep in the same bed as my 15 yr old son (that I only adopted a year ago) and when I asked for a different room and explained why, I was told there was never a guarantee. The room is sold as a double and costs more. No refund, no help. Just a beligerant employee. Room itself smelled like mildew and yes, there was mold in the bathroom. Then off the AC and open both the patio door and the room door for 10m. Make sure everything is stored or it will go flying. The food. OMG and I've been to Cuba in a 3*. The food was not good. You do get one.free a la carte dinner in one of their restaurants. I suggest the steakhouse but don't get your hopes up. Its good but it's not steakhouse good. Lastly, I found 4 syringes on the beach. On to some positive notes. The beach is nice. People go down at sunrise to "reserve" chairs. Get up early. The water is warm, clean, and not so salty it makes you itchy after a swim. We even slept outside one night when the sky was clear The staff that isn't at the front desk is super nice. My chambermaid was amazing. I have zero complaints there I would go back to Cancun. But I would definitely not stay here. For a similar rate, I'd go to a different resort. The RIU next door. I'm not much of a critic. I'm very laid back and almost never leave a negative review but if I can save a nice family from having a bad experience, it's worth it. Read the other not so great reviews before you book.

Crown paradise club cancun

This hotel is great for families but not for smokers,were your alowed to smoke is in parking lot and taxis back up almost to were your smoking and they leave their cars idling,not good,there’s no coffee place were you can smoke ither.than that staff are very friendly maids are great all in all great family friendly place food lots of variety!!I give this place 8 stars out of 10

Great resort for family with kids

Everything was great except food. There was less variety compared to Riviera Maya hotels in Cancun.the spa centre doesnt except USD cash which was unexpected. We paid with credit card and paid extra fees for conversion.

Kid friendly

The hotel was clean, had great amenities, lots of great things for the kids. The big slides were awsome, the kids slides area was set up nice. The pools were freezing cold. The ocean was beauty, waves were always big everyday so little kids not so great for. Needs a swim up bar, and the food wasn't amazing at the buffet, the restaurants were tough to get in, when they needed reservations. The other ones you had to wait in lines, and after 6pm it was a long wait.

Family resort

Big hotel. Lots for families to do. Great food, clean resort. Beach was good however no shade and very limited chairs and shade areas. Beach was quite steep to walk on. Pool areas also was difficult to get chairs. Reservations for supper was hard to get. Overall a good resort. Next to no partiers or roudy people which we liked. Vendors came regularly to resort. Watch the waves…lost two pairs of glasses. Had a beautiful view from our patio…enjoyed relaxing there.

Resort is ok but would not return

This resort is ok for families on a budget but nothing is great about it . Front desk staff could care less about you. People on the grounds are helpful and give good service. Rooms are ok but overall resort is old and needs a facelift. Gym equipment is very old and border’s unsafe.food in restaurants and main hall is just ok.

Spacious resort with all room having an oceanview!

My family and I stayed at the Crown Paradise Club Cancun from Feb 12th to Feb 23rd, 2025. The resort was quite large and noisy; however, was impeccably clean and the room were nice. While the beach was sandy, it was course sand and hard to walk on as you sink into it every step you make, making it difficult to enjoy. The overall service was excellent and the main buffet was very good for lunch; however, they seem to serve the same things in the evening, which is not what you expect for sure.  [... read more]In the evenings we rotated to 3 of the 4 a la carte restaurants, the Italian, The French and the Steak House, all were quite good. They told us upon check in that we needed reservations for the French restaurant, which was not the case. I'd like to give a shout to out some particular staff members who exceeded our expectations. Alexis at the Italian Restaurant, Jose at the French Cuisine. Mary, the hostess at the Steak House, Jesus who was a superb Bellboy and last, but certainly not least, Joel, my beach server who kept my cold drinks coming all day long. You are all a credit to the hospitality industry.

Very Nice resort

We loved the lay out of the resort. We really liked the fact that one of their pools was inside under shade for those that were burnt by the sun or for those with sensitive skin in the sun. One thing we did not like was having to online reserve only, for the a la cartes restaurants on the day of and only starting at 8:00am for which everyone was trying to reserve for that day. Unfortunately we ended up getting a reservation at 8:30pm which is late when you have kids. A lot of times reserva [... read more]tions were all gone by a few minutes after 8:00am. Which is not fair to everyone.

Awesome resort

Have been to this resort 3 times now. Great resort. We always get the upgrade to the crown club rooms adults only Food in ala cartes is great with the exception of the seafood restaurant. Was dissatisfied with that one. Buffet is good. Always found something Resort is clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly, rooms are good Lots of kids activities if in to that

Run down

Everything that was actually working was run down. Went for March break, no zipline, no water slides. Electricity went out, elevator didn’t work Food was 2* at best. Everything was deep fried or reused hot dogs.

Great place for a kid vacation!

Crown Paradise Long review (stayed with children) This is a family resort. If you don’t have children, I would not recommend it. That being said, it’s a GREAT family resort. Rooms - we had room 2103. All rooms have an ocean view. We were a party of 10 people in 3 rooms and we were all happy with our rooms (1202, 1203 and 1212). They were clean (and cleaned every day). I was worried about the “very hard beds” I’d read about in reviews but we all agreed that they were firm but still com [... read more]fortable. We had a cot rolled in for one of our kids and that mattress was very soft. Bathrooms were a little small for 4 people but a minor inconvenience. Lots of hot water! Food - maybe the biggest downfall. As everyone mentions, the reservation system for the A La Cartes is awful. So hard to get a spot (must literally submit at 8:00am) and then you still won’t usually get a time you want. And it stinks to have to set an alarm on vacation. The buffet line ups are also quite long - fyi breakfast buffet available in convention centre too - quicker but fewer options). Our server in the buffet (La Palapa) was David most days and he was a highlight of the trip. He worked hard to find ways to seat our large group of 10 together when we he could. The buffet food was repetitive for all meals but with some variations. The ice cream is the same flavors every day. The A La Cartes were… okay? Their beef in all of them was tough, or not cooked as ordered or very fatty. Some “great” foods were the clams and the tuna salad dish at the French restaurant, the ribs, the crab cakes and the “beef in its own juice” at Wayne’s Boots, the churros at the Mexican restaurant. Hard to find good desserts as they’re mostly some variation of a gelatin dessert (except the apple turnovers and the pineapple upside down cake at the buffet). Pools - GREAT! We spent our days in the crown shaped big pool as it was quieter than the big infinity pool. Tough to find shade sometimes so that’s unfortunate. The covered pool is the only one that’s heated, i believe, but we all happily swam in the other one :) The waterslides were great too - such a great bonus! Kids club - Kids only went once but they had a BLAST! We had two sets of kids (cousins) so they mostly played with another but if that wasn’t the case, they would have spent more time making friends there. The staff are wonderful. The first time you take your kids you have to fill out a waiver hit after that it’s an easy drop off. Beach - it was mostly red flags while we were there. So, big waves. Kids had fun playing/wave jumping where it was shallow but I wouldn’t suggest it for swimming. However, I’ve heard it can be calmer at other times. The sand is so soft and doesn’t get hot. You can walk down to the left to the “Playa Delfines” beach too - we did this once but found it pretty much like the beach at the resort (and it’s a hot 5 minute walk…). We went to the shows every night except one. They were a mix of okay and great. Michael Jackson was awesome (heads up that “zombies” come out during Thriller and may worry kids), as was Disney night. We read lots of worrisome reviews before we came. I think it’s a matter of where you set your bar. Were there imperfections? Of course, especially if you look for them. Overall though it was a fantastic vacation and we’d definitely return. The staff are wonderful, so helpful and friendly. There is SO much to do. Tips - Bring some string and clothes pins to make a makeshift drying line on your balcony because your bathing will never dry in your bathroom. Foam party is Monday at 4 (probably). Mixed responses to when it is but we missed it sadly. Ask everyday :)

Beautiful family resort

Everything was great! Amazing staff, beautiful beach, great food and entertainment. Only ring is the beds were a bit small but nothing to complain about. Thank you for our great stay! We will definitely be back.

Okay

The rooms were beautiful, i think having an oceanview really made the package, the AC in the room was a little off though and it wasnt super cold in the room all the time which is usually what you want. the buffet food was okay for breakfast and lunch, having all the little extra snackbars around the resort is really nice and we absolutely loved the french restaurant that was on the resort and the waiter Erik. He had us for 3 days straight. We also had the power go out for 5 hours there and they [... read more] had no idea when we’d get it back. Id say its very kid oriented which wasnt the worst at all.

Great for young children!

The resort had lots of fun things to do for young children. There is a kids club that has a pirates ship water park with lots of slides, basketball court, movie room and crafts! There are a few pools and one which is somewhat indoor which was good when the kids had enough sun. The food and staff are excellent. Very clean resort but a little old looking.

Not really suitable if you cannot do stairs

Clean and well kept. They take care of everything and are always working on something. As I use a walker to get around, even though they had ramps I found it very difficult to use. They were too steep and if my daughter had not been there I would not have been able to get around. I did have an accessible room and would spend most of my time on my balcony looking at the water and enjoying the sunshine. Weather was great all week.

Good family resort!

Pros: -clean and great service -buffet food was very good -lots to do for kids Cons: -night noise. rooms in tower 1 are subject to a lot of noise at night from people partying in the main floor bars and midway snack bar (open all night) as it has indoor atrium setupMgmt did nothing to correct the noise or sorting. -a la carte restaurants are near impossible to book. They have a telephone reservation system that you have to use the day of to book. Unless you want to spend your vacation  [... read more]on the phone, it’s hard to get through to book. We were able to book one à la carte and when we went, the restaurant was pretty empty. Thus making me believe they want to funnel everyone to the buffet instead (less overhead costs).