Family and couple friendly. Beach had a lot of seaweed but that was an issue across mexico this season. great food and hospitality. snorkelling from the boat launch at beach was good, not great, but very convenient. Would recommend.

The hotel grounds were very lush and well kept. We liked the shady paths from the lobby to the rooms. The buffet was really well organized with lots of choice and the staff from the hostesses taking us to our table to those serving snd cleaning up were all very friendly. We liked our room 6202, it was spacious and having a ceiling fan as well as ac was great. We always had lots of hot water. Our room looked over the courtyard and our balcony had privacy. We spent a lot of time on the beach under the palm trees. The sea was rough for a couple of days and later in the week there was a lot of seaweed but that is not within the resort’s control. They did make every effort to clear the beach. We were disappointed with the steak in Starkville as we’d seen so many rave reviews but it wasn’t good the night we were there! The bar at the beach makes the best drinks and speciality coffees and we enjoyed the creperie.

This is one of the best resorts we have been to regarding food and service. We opted for the Privilege upgrade which allowed us a-la-carte meals for all breakfasts, lunches (at BLoved restaurant) and dinners, and a room near the beach/pool/a-la-carte restaurants. I would definitely recommend this option. The wait service at BLoved is first class! The beach is excellent. Nice soft sand and plenty of shade under the palm trees. No problem getting a lounger. Unfortunately, we were unable to swim in the ocean during the middle six days of our 10-day visit due to an early infestation of sargassum. The resort did their best to remove the seaweed (working all day removing dump trucks full of the stuff) but they have no control over Mother Nature. This resulted in the pool area being pretty busy but we were still able to get a lounger. We had breakfast at the buffet (which is beside the main lobby) a few times and found the food to be quite good there too. The resort is (essentially) located in the jungle which they have done a good job of preserving. Lots of wildlife such as coatis (which "own" the place), spider monkeys, etc. The animals don't bother you but don't leave any food in an unattended beach/pool bag or the coatis will help themselves. We didn't attend any shows, so I can't comment on that. The tennis/pickle ball facility looked great, but I wasn't able to "hook up" with any players. It would be nice if the resort offered a "partner find" list. Overall, a very nice resort which we would certainly return to.

Very nice rooms excellent service. Food was good & close to the beach. Staff were courteous 4 speciality restaurants nice pool, little coffee bar with special drinks & deserts.Some nights entertainment in lobby. The shows were spectacular

Catalonia Maroma is a beautiful, well-maintained resort that has been built to embrace the natural environment. Walking through the mangroves enjoying the wildlife was our favourite part of this resort other than the spectacular beach which is truly the highlight. You can walk for miles along pristine white soft sand. The resorts along Maroma work diligently to deal with the sargassum which got worse as our week there went on. Lots of sun loungers means no early morning rave to get one. Food was fresh and the buffet offered lots of variety. The restaurants were a bit hit and miss but the Mexican one was exceptional. We didn’t have issues making reservations. The room was modern and clean but our air conditioning wasn’t working fully (never got down to set temperature) despite many requests to maintenance to fix it. As well the pillows were awful. Evening entertainment could be improved though the shows at the theatre were amazing! Offering quieter music in the lobby after dinner before the show is needed though the guitarist and pianist were very good. A 45/60 minute drive from the airport makes CM a perfect destination. We will definitely return.

Catalonia playa maroma in the Mayan. Great week. 8/10! We upgraded to premium level and were very pleased. Location: short bus from cancun airport, smaller resort, long walk from lobby/buffet to beach and other restaurants but very scenic. Beach: amazing! Loads of chair for all. Lots of shade or sun. We had a lot of seagrass but they worked endlessly to keep it cleaned up. Service on beach not so great but always good to keep moving to get yourself a beverage. No shortage of towels daily. Pool was clean and looked like lots of fun but we did only the beach. Food: ate every breakfast and lunch in the beloved. Amazing service and lovely selection of delicious food. Buffet just typical. We ate dinner at Japanese, steak, Mexican and all were good. Not as great of service as beloved. Didn’t do wok which is in Japanese but separate area and sit at grill. Crepe bar excellent. Pizza good. Drinks as usual. Some better liquor. Rooms were fine. Friends had unpleasant odour and requested some assistance so were promptly moved to another room. Other friends had water leakage which was repaired promptly. Alll in all a great week and would definitely recommend. loved the monkeys!

I booked this resort for our December getaway after reading reviews. It is about 400 rooms, VERY clean, good food. The beach has lots of shade from the palm trees & lots of lounges ( no need to put out towels) .Restaurant reservations are done yourself via the QIR code on the website (easy).The resort has a jungle feel with coati everywhere ! Staff are wonderful , pools large & pool area food is fast with pizza , burgers & sandwiches. We were very pleased with this resort , the beach is very walkable ,swimable and no seaweed in December :))) The buffet is good , super breakfast choices. AAAAA+++++

Rooms and public areas were clean, well taken care of. The coatis own the place but they're harmless. However, look out for the monkeys. Food was usually v. good in the a la carte restaurants but could be improved at buffet. The service at the buffet could be better as well. English is not as widely spoken as other resorts we've been to, but not a problem. Tipping didn't seem to be expected as many other resorts. No need to "claim" a spot early by the pool or beach with towel like some others, lots available. We upgraded to Privileged; it was worth it given the proximity of the Bloved restaurant to the beach and the food and service. We've been there three times and would definitely go back again.

Well the room fir privilege was ok not many amenities for members was expecting more. The closet doors are stiff and hard to open. The room needs renovating tiles in shower fall8ng apart. The shower was small and expecting a bigger one. More lighting in room. The light fixtures on the was and front hall way were not working. This last visit was our 15th time returning so VIP Member should of been granted.

Just returned from a week at the Catalonia Playa Maroma. My friend and I had never been to this resort and wanted to try it since we know it's on a beautiful beach. The sargussum was bad but we still managed to get in the water. The food was really good at all the restaurants and buffet. Big shout out to the amazing staff...Adrian, Claudia, Gabriella, Daniel, and Matuselan..always ready to assist. My friend uses a cane and has difficulty walking long distances so we weren't able to walk up to the lobby/buffet everyday so we ate at the a la carts. It was unfortunate that on the day we left there was no service available to pick us and our luggage up at our room before 7am.

We loved this resort for what it was: smaller than many in the area, immersed in a jungle-like setting with lots of greenery and wildlife and replete with an international vibe (lots of French and Italian speakers, more of a family or mature adult setting rather than a party setting. This is what we were going for. We particularly enjoyed the food and Beloved and feel the privileged rooms were worth it for this restaurant alone. The buffet was fantastic for breakfast but we really preferred the a la cartes for dinner, which were all good. Our only major beef is not with the resort at all, but rather with sunwing, an airline that has had dozens of well-documented long (24+ hr) delays in the last few weeks and keeps touting weather as the issue, though staffing seems to be the major problem. Our flight was cancelled on the first day and then majorly delayed on the second, getting us in at 11 pm. I'd advise Canadian travellers to use air transat or another airline, if possible, to get to the resort right now. But the resort itself is lovely and my family would return in a heartbeat.

The Catalonia Playa Maroma is a lovely resort, if your priority is a stunning white sand beach and a laid back vibe, additionally you have to enjoy wildlife. I have travelled extensively to AIs in Dominican Republic, Mayan Riviera & Cancun area over the past 20 years. My favourite resort chain has been the Finest / Excellence chain (depending if we travel with children or as a couple). While the Catalonia is not in the same caliber of resort as the Excellence there are many highlights that make the Catalonia Playa Maroma a place I will travel back to again and again, this being our second year at this resort. Dates: Jan 31-Feb 7, 2025. 4 adults: 52, 50, 72, & 18 . 2 rooms: 1x Privilege superior room in building 5, and 1x Privilege romance room in building 2. This resort is for you if the following are a priority for you: 1) Price - you truly are getting a great resort for a reasonable price. The same week at the Excellence was going to be double the cost. 2) Beach - Playa Maroma is the most beautiful beach we have come across in this area of Mexico. I am picky about beaches, and most in the area have left me disappointed... but not Playa Maroma. The sand is soft and white, the swimming area is free from rocks and weeds. Note: the sargassum is impossible to escape anywhere in the Caribbean, it totally depends on ocean currents & winds etc... there is no way to control this. This year when we visited (Jan 31-Feb 7, 2025) the ocean was red flagged, and the waves were very aggressive. But with a bit of caution we were all able to enjoy jumping in the waves and bobbing around in the ocean. 3) No chair game at the beach - at least on the beach there are more than enough loungers in the shade / sun to go around. This makes it un necessary to be at the beach by 8am. We would wander down after breakfast around 10am and always find 4x chairs together in the shade without issue. There are 'beds' and hammocks that are sometimes all being used, but often only for an hour or so... so you can also get a turn using these amenities. The pool is another story, there are limited spots around the pool...but I would never go to this resort if I was into the pool scene. 4) laid back vibe - The a la carte restaurants are easy to book via the app/website each day, and we also had access to the Privilege restaurant for dinners and a sit down breakfast. What I like about this resort is that while you 'dress up' for dinner it does not need to be fancy. I find when staying at the Excellence or Finest, I bring way too many evening clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, hair dryer etc... The whole vibe at the Catalonia Maroma is a little less 'fancy' which makes bringing less with you easier. A simple sun dress and sandals for women and a pair of long pants for men keeps the vacation vibes casual and laid back. 5) Wildlife - This resort with it's jungle environment and grounds has had the best land wildlife and vegetation of any resort we have visited in the area. This year I found the coati situation better under control, they had security guards keeping the coati (mostly) off the beach and away from the food truck areas. We saw Coati, Mexican grey fox, peccary's, racoons, agouti, spider monkey (not wild), chachalaca, green parrot and dozens of species of shore birds. If you like wildlife and jungle (without the bugs) this resort offers a very manicured jungle experience on your patio and around the resort. Some negatives depending on your priorities: 1) pool is very small and therefore very busy, and full of children. It is difficult to find a lounger or sun bed near the pool. But, we were able to enjoy a swim at the pool everyday, and it did not interfere with our enjoyment of the resort. But if a great pool scene is what you are going for, I have seen better at other resorts. And if a quiet pool experience is what you prefer, this is not the resort for you. The activities team does a great job in the afternoon hyping up the crowd for water activities and fun, if that is what you and your kids enjoy, but be aware there is only 1 pool with different 'sections' (e.g. shallow for babies, pool bar area and a deep section for swimming / activities etc...) 2) Rooms - are a bit dated and worn out but the sheets and towels are clean and the housekeeping staff keep the rooms clean and well stocked. The air conditioning in both rooms was great and there was minimal damp smell. We did have an issue with our toilet leaking, but it was fixed after a few days, so overall a non issue. Last year we had a room with 2x queen beds and had 2x adults and 1x 17 year old - which felt very crowded, so this year we opted to have 2 rooms. 3) Gym is small - if you like to go to the gym on vacation this may not be the resort for you. It is crowded in the morning and late afternoon/evening and there is very little equipment. 4) on site shopping - is limited, but if you need something that you forgot, e.g. bandaids, sunscreen, advil, a swim coverup or sun hat... you can find something on site that will work 5) limited evening entertainment - just be aware evening activities don't start until 9:30pm and while they do their best to encourage dancing, participation and fun, it is typical resort entertainment. I usually like to be in bed early so it doesn't really impact me. 6) no comfortable seating - there are very few comfortable chairs on the resort. My favourite chairs were in the Beloved restaurant and the hammock at the beach. Least favourite chairs - any chair in the lobby, the concrete 'couches' with thin pillows scattered, the bar seating ... all of it was so painful. The really bad: WestJet tours - despite us checking in on the app with the local tour agent to verify that we would be taking the shuttle from the resort back to the airport, it never came. We were in the lobby waiting for the shuttle at 3:30pm, the shuttle was supposed to arrive at 4:35pm so we were an hour early and we waited until 5:30pm when I got so panicked that we ordered our own shuttle mini bus to drive us to the airport. I have never had this before when visiting any resort. I am beyond angry with Westjet for abandoning us, and we could have missed our flight because of this. Note: this has nothing to do with the resort ! But I am including it here so folks are aware that it can happen. at least 4 other people on our flight were also forgotten by their return shuttle ... which leads me to believe it is a systemic problem with Westjet's local shuttle service provider.

They have let the Caoti run ramped. They stole my large beach bag, opened the zipper and spread the contents in the bushes. I never found my reading glasses or my container of pills. They gather around when you are eating and help themselves to your food. They are not afraid of people! There is no escape for adults from screaming children at the pool. There needs to be a quiet area by the pool for adults who have paid for Privileged status. The music by the pool is louder than it needs to be. You shouldn’t be able to hear it all the way to beach. Entertainment gets boring when you have to listen to the same mediocre singers every night.

The hotel was great. Awesome service everywhere, beach was incredible, rooms were nice. We were in the “privilege” section…. Do not feel it was worth it. Everything was great but would not pay the extra for privilege a

Our stay was going exceptionally well until an unfortunate incident occurred: my children accidentally broke the TV in our room. The hotel charged me $800 for a replacement 45-inch non-smart TV, which, upon research, I found could be purchased for around $300. I expressed my concerns about this discrepancy and requested to discuss the matter with the manager. Regrettably, the managers did not make themselves available to meet with me. This experience left me feeling let down by the management's handling of the situation

Rooms were very nice and clean. Food was good, however buffet hot items often cold. Amenities were good for a small resort. Grounds keeping well maintained. On the downside, lots of areas in cement walkways, were cracked or elevated with potential to trip and fall. I did trip on one and stubbed my toe. Although there was a policy and note on all chairs saying you could not place items and reserve chairs, many people did so anyways resulting in never getting a lounge chair in the morning as towels were placed on them. This policy should be enforced by staff removing towels if no one on chair after 1/2 hour in morning. Also, one morning there were no clean pool towels resulting in many having to wait 20 minutes for a clean towel to arrive. There were no bars or ramps in pool to assist seniors walking into pool.

Arrived, check in was quick.Check out took minutes. It was our second time at this resort.Dining and drinks were way above average. The hotel room was great ,grounds were beautiful,washrooms always spotless and the beach and pool area great. We had a wonderful trip.

Firstly I would like to say thank you to TripCentral for making the booking process easy. Secondly, Sunwing was a nice experience with me issues. And lastly, Catalonia Playa Maroma was the perfect resort for our family. If you are looking for an authentic experience, great service, spectacular beach and great food/drinks this is the place for you. It was perfect for a relaxing experience along with building great memories with the family.

I enjoyed the Catalonia Playa Maroma. The food was pretty good and service was exceptional. Great beach and lots of sun loungers on beach. We had a privilege superior room and was easy access to beach and pool. The animation team did a great job with lively entertainment. A la cartes were easy to book online but had to book 2 days in advance for some restaurants. Wildlife is abundant and great entertainment. Seemed to be mostly Europeans on resort. Not that that was bad but not the norm I’m used to. All in all a great experience and would recommend. My experience with booking through trip central was a good one also. Very well communicated and a smooth booking with no issues.

Catalonia Playa MAROMA was a beautiful resort with the best staff! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, the beach was amazing, food was delicious with a wide range to choose from, and the activities were fantastic.

Rooms were clean and modern, with cleaning 2x daily. The restaurants were good especially the steakhouse and Tapas. Pool and beach were amazing and cleaned daily, and all the staff was great! Shows in the theatre were so good and the entertainment staff was amazing!! Daily activities like beach and pool volleyball too!

This hotel is wonderful for service I can't say that enough. We have been to Mexico several times and all the staff went above and beyond. Great hotel for families. There was always something for the kids to do daily. I would highly recommend this resort. Food was also great and served in a very timely Manor

This was our second time here. It’s a great place. Causal atmosphere, wonderful wide beach, great food. We loved the pool for young kids - although there is no slides or anything. There is a coffee bar, which was a highlight. Spa not worth the $.

Hotel is a bit old , but is well maintained and the grounds are rich in vegetation . The service is very good and is not much to complain . There is some renovations in a few rooms going on but is understandable .

I have been to a few resorts In playa del Carmen this was my first time at this particular resort in all my vacation was good. beach and the food were amazing other then that this resort could have more amenities to keep guest entertained. Good resort for couples but if your traveling with children this not the resort for you

We had a great time at the Cataloinia Playa Maroma. The staff were excellent. Octavio was so generous with his time and extremely helpful. We felt cared for the entire time. The housekeeping staff, Isabelle was wonderful. The food was tasty and the drinks were plenty. Bed was soft, and the resort had all we needed for a great week. Good value for the money.

We just returned from our trip to Mexico. All in all it was a great getaway. The hotel was good. We don't really have any major complaints. Guessing things aren't perfect cause of the current situation (covid). They don't have all their staff due to the pandemic and the hotel not being fully booked. We found more people then we were anticipating. Our only disappointment was the a la cartes. You can't make reservations which was a huge disappointment cause the buffet got boring night after night. We did manage to get to 2 a la cartes and they didn't have enough staff to handle the volume. The workers were running their tails off. We actually left 1 in particular cause after waiting over an hour after already seated our food came out cold. We could appreciate the wait with being under staffed but then to have it come cold was disheartening. We feel for the workers cause they were working so hard. The girls at the front seating for the a la cartes get stuck telling people they can't serve them or it's an hour wait. We have been to a Catalonia hotel in Mexico before and they took reservations. Seems like such a simple way to keep people happy. The dinner buffet really needs to add more variety or change it up more often

Everything was very safe and clean. The masks were mandatory in closed spaces, such as the buffet and the lobby. The staff was very professional and attentive and the service was very good. We had a wonderful time.

Love this hotel!! It's small enough that walking around with little ones is not an issue and big enough that there are tons of places to hang out, eat, enjoy the weather, do activities. We've gone to many resorts that are super loud around lunch time and you can't really rest, and Catalonia was super quiet 12-3 which was ideal for anyone wanting to rest, little ones taking a nap, or just being able to hear the sound of waves. Loved that they kept the activities to morning and later afternoon - it was perfect!!! Also lots of nature so walking to the beach and lobby and back again was never a chore because of all the shade. Really clean, and has lots of cute Coatis and who doesn't love having cute animals around. We also loved that the hotel was very eco friendly. No plastic or too much paper around. And water was always fresh/refilled and we had more than enough!! Overall a great experience! We will be back!

We loved this resort with its pristine pool, best beach ever and amazing buffet and a la carte restaurants. A few of the negatives which weren’t deal breakers for us were the room was very tired and worn, the AC wasn’t able to cool the room adequately, and the pool bar doesn’t open until 11 am lol. All in all, we loved it.

Very nice resort, not to large compact area. Beautiful beach. Excellent service. We have been in this resort second time in this year with kids and grandchildren. We definitely return to Catalonia in nearest future.

We travelled as a family of four with young kids, 5 and 4. The hotel exceeded our expectations as we arrived to a renovated room. The food is excellent, service is beyond exceptional, and the cleanliness truly laudable. We loved it a year ago and we loved it even more this time around. This is the only resort we re-visited for a second time and we will definitely be back!

Breathtaking Views of the jungle and beach. Unbelievably delicious food. The kindness and warmth of the staff made our experience extra special. A trip that will be hard to top. If you’re looking for romance, adventure, and an abundance of memories this is the place to visit.

Just came back from a 7 night stay at this resort and were extremely pleased with this hotel. The room was great, service was wonderful and food excellent. Our hotel room was situated close to the pool (we upgraded to privileged), a la carte restaurants and beach. We did all all the a la carte restaurants except for the Mexican as it was closed the night we decided to try it. As a side note, one restaurant is closed each night - we never knew which one until we got there (not sure if you can obtain this information at the front desk?). There was very little wait to get into these restaurants ........... the most we waited was 20 minutes. We did the buffet 2-3 times and was very impressed by the food selection. The beach was beautiful but did have seaweed. That didn't stop us - we are from the east coast and most of our beaches have sea weed. The waves were great - plenty of loungers and palm trees for shade. Used the pool of couple of times - had to get there early to find 4 seats together with umbrellas. We prefer the beach so did not mind if there was not enough loungers for us. There is a great juice bar and creperie near the pool & beach. In addition to crepes, the creperie also served banana splits and milkshakes. Needless to say, we were there several times! We did one excursion which included repelling down ceynote, ziplining, canoeing and vising the Mayan temple at Coba - highly recommended but is a full day adventure. We booked this at the hotel for about $130.00 USD each. Also took a cab into Playa del Carmen for an afternoon which was very nice. My only suggestion to hotel management would be more fans in buffet & lobby area. I usually don't mind the heat but it was uncomfortable at times while eating or having a drink in the lobby. Alcohol is only served until 11:00 pm - this wasn't an issue for us but may be for some. We loved this hotel and can't say enough about the service we received. I would recommend to anyone.

This resort had beautiful grounds with amazing wildlife. The public areas were clean and well kept. There was a variety of food from buffet to àlacart, something for everyone. We especially enjoyed the Japanese restaurant. The pool was huge with shallow and deep water. We enjoyed a massage at the spa which was beautiful.

The grounds were Ok The pool . . . only one . . . not bad but too loud and noisy around it. The room . . . felt like I was sleeping in a damp basement. No Kleenex supplied to room, no extra blankets - we were cold*

I have nothing but great things to say about this resort! This was our first time in Mexico and we weren't sure what to expect, but this place blew us away. Super amazing and friendly staff, great food, beautiful beach, large pool, extremely clean.... We thought the Grill restaurant was by far the best, we ate there twice and it was amazing. We also loved the little taco truck and sausage stand beside the pool for lunch. So many good food options.

Everything, but for one very important thing, was outstanding. Our room was a complete disappointment. It seemed as if nothing had been done to rejuvenate it since its doors opened. I think it was clean, but was distracted by needing to jump into the middle of the bed to avoid sliding off the waterfall edge. The hotel staff could only offer one solution and that was to move us the following day to their sister resort, Catalonia Riviera Maya Puerto Adventuros (with a number of comps). It was a sad goodbye to a most beautiful beach and the eco-preserved grounds and hello to a jammed packed pool and beach, with really lovely staff. Our room was an improvement and on the Privilege side, tucked at the end. We enjoyed our stay. It will hence be a one time visit.

We booked at the Catalonia Maroma. We were extremely disappointed with our room. It was old and grimy, dirty curtains, tiny bathroom, dingy, mattresses very old. We paid for the upgrade which cost us an additional220.00 and they had no upgraded rooms so we had to move resorts to the Catalonia Maya. The grounds were nice and the beach beautiful however, no palapa or palm trees for shade. The staff were very friendly. At the riviera the room was nice and staff very friendly. Resort was clean and food was good

The Jungle effect was amassing. Very Clean and great service. Drinks were of very good quality, food was excellent. Staff were very helpful. Loved having the little forest critters around us. Great location

This hotel doesn't look as good on the pictures as it really is. It is not to big so is not too crowded. Very nice area all covered by bush, large enough for long walks. No insects, those Coatis living there are very friendly and they are cute. Hotel is very clean and well maintained. Service excellent. Food awesome. We were lucky it was not many weeds on the beach which is beautiful. The weeds appear mostly with stormy water. We had three generations family vacation and we definitely will come back to this place.

Beach, grounds, service were excellent. Room could be updated, ex. The bathrooms. Need more life in the main lobby, a piano bar or something to attract people to mix and mingle. Shop prices were too high.

Every thing was excellent with the exception of the bathrooms. Bedroom cupboards should be up dated as well as the main entrance area Grounds were great, food was excellent. Lobie activities was dead, need a piano bar or some form of entertainment. Regards, Christine

We had a very relaxing week, updated rooms and restaurants since we were here years ago. Beautiful grounds with lots of outdoor furniture to play games, eat, drink, whatever. lots of sun lounges on the beach. Food quite good but hot food cold or warm at best in the buffet. Beach good but loads of seaweed right now so you have to walk through it to get into the ocean. Didn’t stop us from swimming every day.

We spent 10 days at the Catalonia Maroma in February. The resort is extremely clean, the food is good and I highly recommend the Privilege package if you want to take full advantage of the restaurants. Overall, our only deception is that the beach was not what we expected. There was a lot of seaweed during our stay. They had teams digging enormous trenches and filling them, but I was impossible to keep up. It has nothing to do with the hotel, but it was not inviting to go swimming. When you go South for the beach and it’s not what you’ve experienced before, it’s a bit disappointing. Last but not least, we took a ½ day Transat excursion to Rio Secreto, a spectacular underground river, which we really enjoyed.

Annoying Good day, We are back from our trip and i just have a few comments. We know that we were warned about construction going on with the pools and restaurants. That was fine... however, we were not told about the construction above our room! Historically I do not travel well with the motion etc. so on Monday around 3 pm I felt the need to lie down. Much to my shock, hammer drilling started above our room and I was expecting the drill to pierce our ceiling above the bed. This continued for a cpl hours even after I went to the ' so called Privileged' guest services office to inquire. They offered to move us away from our friends and the building we liked to another building with 2 dbl beds. Not the 'King size' we were happy with. The drilling continued until I personally had to go up to the construction area ( after 5pm) and ask the workers to stop with the hammer drilling because I needed to sleep. We didn't get any follow up by the resort. Secondly, after we spent Thursday on an 'AirTransat' jungle event tour, we needed to unwind after a very eventful day and the drilling started again, ( after 6pm this time). I yelled at the workers to stop and go home, but the drilling continued. I went back to the "Privileged" guest services and all they said is that they will make some calls. (again, no follow up) with us. And once again I had to go to the construction site above our heads, around 7 pm, and ask the workers to stop drilling and go home to their families because it was getting late and the drilling was so annoying! Finally, on our last night there, (Saturday night, Sunday morning 3:30 am) we awoke to a very loud pounding above our room, I called the front desk and alerted them to the issue. After much waiting, I ended up going back up to the construction area and had to secure a door that was smashing against a 'cinder block' they had against the door. It was a stormy night and I had to move building material pails against the door to stop the smashing going on. I went back to our room and called the front desk again to let them know that I fixed the issue up there when they assured me they were sending security etc. They never sent security until I told them that I went up there at that hour of the morning to fix the problem. We were flying back to Canada that morning and it was very disruptive. We feel that we were misled by the resort and 'Trip central' was misled in the information that you were to give to your clients, (us). We felt ignored by the resort management team and very disrespected by our 'very legitimate' concerns. So, we are not very confident in 'Trip Centrals ' ability to provide their clients with the correct information, ( but I feel you were also given bad information), considering the supervisor I spoke to at ' guest services' had or pretended to have zero knowledge of the construction above our room

The beach is beautiful, after they clean it up. The amount of plastic that washes up is disgusting. Probably most from the cruise ships. I don’t know why that can’t have one person to walk up and down the beach cleaning it. With the money pumped in, I’m sure they could afford. Rooms are nice. Food was better last year. Great staff!

Unfortunately because of construction noise beside room 5118 we asked to be transferred to another room. Due to overbooking the hotel manager transferred us to Catalonia Royal Tulum which was great too. No fooling around they called and paid a taxi to the hotel and gave us Privilege guests and massages for free. Wow what a service. We want to go back to Catalonia Playa Maroma because we did not have enough time to appreciate this hotel. We recommend this chain of resort very much. I personnaly compare this chain of hotels as Top Hotels and resorts.

We just recently came back from our vacation for a week in this beautiful resort. Group of 6 arrived on June 17 to June 24. We we’re stunned with the pristine beauty of the beach. It was wide and long stretch of powdery sand. We’ve travelled every year to Caribbean and we always say that Cuba has the best beach elsewhere. But now we’re torn between Catalona Maroma beach resort and Cuba’s beach. Everyone was happy and satisfied with the rooms and services. Staffs are very accommodating and the animation teams are very nice and friendly. They will come up and talk to the guest after their performances. The weather that week was on & off rain and sunshine, but it didn’t stop us from enjoying the pool and the resort’s services and amenities. It would have been a perfect weather if the beach was calmer. We cannot swim because of the rough waves but we don’t see any sea weeds at all even in the shore. There’s a machine every morning cleaning the shore. The resort was very well maintained and clean. We love it! The food has so many varieties and taste great! Alcohol is not watered down. You can always ask to make it stronger. They used the branded booze. Our suggestion is to probably open up a 24 hours snack bar and livelier band before the shows for those people hanging around in the lobby after dinner. Overall, we really love and enjoyed our stay in this resort. We will go back again in the next few years.

Everything was superb: the cleanliness of the hotel, amazing food, beautiful beach and great staff! The only negative was the presence of seaweed a few days in the water but no one to blame but Mother Nature !

4/5 stars!!! -Relaxing one week getaway -Great for young families and couples -I appreciated the small scale resort-different -Food was great and staff were wonderful -Rooms were clean but somewhat dated -Really enjoyed the dancing and entertainment on the beach during the evening; day time activities provided on Beach and by pool -Loved the two times we had lunch (paella)made and served in the Beach -loved the fruit and veggie in a cup made available at food truck by the pool and the juice stand on the beach-real fruit and veggie juices -FYI- late March and early April, anywhere you go on the Carribean side...watch out for the seaweed...was a little disappointing especially when we were awaiting to see Maroma Beach which was rated as one of ten most beautiful beaches in the world -thanks Catalonia!

It's was great.... very clean and beautiful layout. All the workers at the resort were very friendly and helpful. The food was great and I also enjoyed the fact that you didn't need to make a reservation for dinner

The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The rooms a good size and kept very clean. The food was quite good as well in the à la cartes and the buffets. Beach service for drinks was slow, despite the bar not being that busy and the waiter did not appear to be busy with other guests. The only complaint about the pool is not enough parasols. Spots with parasols were taken early and towels left all day. I appreciate pool staff to remove towels after 1 hour of chair not in use. On the beach there were sufficient trees for shade if you wanted it and didn't have a hut cover.

This hotel has great food, great staff and a beautiful beach. We all had a wonderful time and by the looks of the pictures the tequilla must"ve been awesome. The rooms are very clean and the grounds just simply amazimg.

A most fabulous week spent on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico at Catalonia Playa Maroma.Definitely one of the best hotels,beaches-walking in sand that felt like flour,warm ocean with great surf.So many things you could do-a coral reef to explore,a Mexican Disneyworld X carot,mayan ruins etc...However,you don't need to leave the grounds-great entertainment,food,drinks,restaurants,activities-even spanish lessons.Friendliest staff-always a smile,"with pleasure","halo".Walks from beach to hotel on jungle-like paths with relaxing music piped in and lit at night.Here one can be entertained by families of monkey like animals called coatis,beautiful fauna,wild birds-tucons etc. Five great restaurants to choose from and ocean views,clean modern room with great service-quiet,relaxing atmosphere.It was like being in another world for a week!

We had wonderful food...the people were so friendly and helpful on resort.....room was beautiful and view amazing. The only negative was that there was a "Priviledged" area to sit and eat and a different color towel to lie on at the beach. We were not made aware of this upgrade and I also did not like the way we went to sit for meals and they said you are not priviledged so you canno tsi there ....you have to sit on this side of room....we all ate the same food??...it was an all you can eat.

We upgraded to the privileged section on arrival. Best decision we made! That gave us a better room closer to the beach, an extra a la carte dinner, and we could eat at an exclusive restaurant for bkfst and lunch instead of the buffet. The exclusive restaurant was right on the beach overlooking the water and food was excellent. Didn't eat at the buffet as the food didn't look too good and appeared like it had been sitting out a long time. The service at the resort was excellent, and they would go out of their way to get what you want. You could ask them to change up anything on the menu and they would do it. Drinks were very good – never watered down, and they used name brand liquor. They also had a juice bar by the beach where they would mix up all kinds of smoothy type drinks (non-alcoholic). Beach was gorgeous! Also, lots of loungers so you didn’t have to get down super early to save a seat. Pool was nice but we stayed at the beach. We didn’t do any activities. They had beach volleyball every day and some other games, etc. Only went to one show at night, and it was a bit hokey. Wouldn’t go to this resort for the entertainment, but it was fine for us. You can arrange excursions from the hotel. There are guys on the beach renting jet skis, parasailing, etc. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

This is an amazing resort for a 4*. Beautiful gardens, always kept the grounds immaculous, people working hard each day to ensure all areas are cleanm, tidy, dry, etc. Were given a priviledged room for the same price, but without the inclusions for this type of room. We were OK with their proposal. Room was modern, very clean, always well kept (bathroom, bedding, ...). The rooms facing inside court has beautiful gardens and water fountains. Very nice and tropical. The A la carte restaurants were very good - One of these restaurants converted into a small buffet for lunch but did not offer a wide variety of foods, but it was ok. The Creperie restaurant, which also served various ice cream deserts, was good. The pool area was ok, the pool itself, however, was small compared to the ones I've seen in other resorts. And it needs to be freshen up with a coat of paint. The pool also has a shallow end for the ones with little kids. The beach! Wow! This is the best beach I've ever been at in Riviera Maya, the water is so clear and warm, a few waves, and always very clean. The sand is floury, also like icing sugar. There are a few palapas on one side which are reserved for Priviledge Rooms, but on the other side, plenty of chairs, no need to wake up early to reserve one. Many palm trees on the beach, so you can relax in the shade all day if you want. Amazing! On the grounds, there is a long main pathway, all covered with magnificent trees to provide shade (which is great on very hot sunny days), and runs from pool area to lobby and connects to all villas. There are also a few boutiques on the site but be aware that they don't accept american money. All your purchases are added to your bill to be paid on check-out. We had an amazing, restful vacation and would recommend this hotel.

Enjoyed the hotel immensely! The paths through the tropical greenery were so beautiful, enjoyed walking them multiple times a day to get to the beach, lobby and room. Staff so friendly and provided excellent service!!! Buffet had lots of options so could always find something to enjoy!! The Christmas dinner December 24 blew us away!! They did an amazing job!!! Beach beautiful and water so fun to play in. Always able to find a place on beach. Activities for kids awesome. Can't say enough good things about the resort.

The hotel was great, the grounds look relaxing and were well kept. The beaches great. The Food and Restraunts were fantastic. The hotel staff were nice and cheerful. The pool was good too. The rooms could of been clean and stocked better, I had to go and get my own stock. But other wise beautiful place I would be back.

Background: Stayed for two weeks as a family with a 13 month old baby. This is our second stay, the first time we stayed as a couple-only 4 years ago. Grounds: Beautiful and lush. The gardeners work really hard to maintain these. "Perfect" distances for walking: even carrying a baby (along with a diaper bag, swimming ring, towels) from the hotel room to the lobby or to the beach was never an issue. The layout of each villa building is such that those rooms facing the inner courtyard with their balconies do not face other rooms, but the entrances into those rooms. This way you can maintain some privacy if your room is facing the courtyard. Our room was facing out (not into the courtyard) and we had a view of palms - Complete Privacy if not for adjacent neighbour. The location of each villa building is a short walk from the main avenue. Although it is a short proximity from the main avenue, you do walk through a "thick jungle" - so beware at night and bring bug repellent. The paths are lit up at night, but more of a mood lighting and the paths from the main avenue to villas do bend around vegetation and some portions are on an incline. There are also some "sentimental saying" signs that hang rather low. We did not have a problem navigating paths with our stroller, however, we laughed that if one is coming back tipsy, they might end up in a "ditch" or might hit their head on the sign. Hotel room: We were upgraded to privileged Coba building closer to the Theatre. The building was recently renovated with contemporary finishes and the washroom is updated. (I am comparing it to our original stay in 2012 in the Kabah Building which is closer to the beach). Renovations are continuing as I understand the Theatre is being updated in the next weeks. - Cannot comment on the noise that will be coming from it. Food: Yes, during the two week stay, you can tell dishes are repetitive. However, even so, there is so much choice. One has to be incredibly picky and negative not to find something to eat: from pizzas, huge selection of breads, two soups (different at each meal time), cheese station, fresh fruit station, deserts, salad bars and cold cut station. At each meal there were two-three choices of fish/seafood, and we were always amazed when there was fresh grilled Tuna steak and guests preferred red meat instead. There were a variety of warm plate dishes, some authentic Mexican - enchiladas, tostadas,tamales, molletes, ceviche, flautas, tacos al pastor, variety of salsas. Beach: Long and wide beach. The sand is soft, although not as soft as I recall in Holguin, Cuba. The fantastic thing is that there are mature palms right on the beach, so you can always find a little bit of shade if you want it. The privileged section is separated and there is also an Exclusive Privileged. Entrance into the ocean is free of any rocks, which was definitely an issue when we stayed at Grand Princess Riviera on a previous occasion. On days when the ocean was calm, we were swimming in the ocean with our daughter. There are only two adjacent hotels, and the next properties over are both abandoned in construction. The unfortunate part is the amount of plastic garbage from ships that accumulates in those abandoned areas. However, the walk is very pleasant and safe. You have some minor vendors, but nothing obnoxious. Staff/ Entertainment/ Maintenance: Staff, as any group of people varies: from genuinely very friendly and helpful, to those happy only when they get tips. Example we had one really thorough room cleaning maid, and two that clearly did their minimum required. We've met some amazing restaurant staff (Katia at the front, servers Humberto, Luis, Ekran and others) and also, some only so-so - particularly the evening restaurant manager and evening greeting lady. Maintenance: We had a leak from the light fixture in the washroom that was promptly fixed (someone was sent within an hour). Unfortunately, in the process of fixing it, the washroom fan was turned off, so the washroom begun smelling of mold. Separately, we saw several times power washing of the main avenue, scrubbing of the pools and cleaning of the wicker furniture. Entertainment crew was great! They were walking around, getting to know the guests and inviting to participate in various activities and even with a baby we found several activities we all did together - dancing/work out classes near the pool during the day, the beginning of the beach party in the evening, and participating in the Lion King. They were super sweet with our daughter. Negatives: We were approached five times by staff dressed in blue, to participate in the time share. Each time it took them minimum 30 minutes to try to invite us to the (what I understand from other reviews) is 3-4 hour presentation over brunch. Even though we stayed for 2 weeks, we came here to relax, and celebrate our first year as a family. We did not want someone try to coax us into buying in a program. After the first few times, we became very wary of them and were essentially just mumbling greetings and were off on our way. Phone calls into our room to get us to meet with them for brunch was a huge "No-No" as we had our daughter napping at the time. As far as we are concerned, if you cannot sell the actual program in 30 minutes, then it cannot be such a great deal. It is as easy as that: tell me the advantages, the cost difference etc, and I might consider. But DO NOT waste my precious vacation time.

My wife and I arrived at the Catalonia on September 4 for a week of relaxation...It didn't happen. It was our 34th anniversary. The first night there was a beach party...we danced all night. Good start to our vacation, and the rest of the week got better. There was a party in the lobby one night, Karaoke another. There was a pool party with a form machine and more dancing in the pool. The staff is what makes this resort. You can relax on the amazing Maroma beach or you can dance all week long. As I stated it was our anniversary, the hotel sent us cake and champagne to our room. We were surprised. The food is good but I must warn you when going to the Mexican restaurant, be sure to bring bug spray, this is a green resort, meaning that it in the middle of the rain-forest and Mexican restaurant is outdoors. The bugs are a bet annoying after a rainfall but other then that...It's fine. This was our 7th time in Mexico and I liked the fact that this is a small resort, only 400 room. It has something for everyone. We had such a great time that we need another vacation...just to relax.

The grounds are beautiful, and it is a jungle like setting with coatis (little animals) roaming about. Lots of birds and relaxing music playing. The beach is the nicest I've seen and one can relax there all day, as there is a nice breeze off the ocean. You should get up early to get your palapa! The pool area is hot and there is no breeze. There are only a few umbrellas and there needs to be many more. The staff are fantastic and go out of their way to be helpful and are always smiling and greeting everyone. Rooms are very nice. We were in the Priviledged section and it is definitely worth it. There are biting bugs in the lobby and theatre areas, so bring bug spray! They seem to like me a lot! Other people not bothered by them. They have a small area with little shops which is nice. You can browse for souvenirs, t-shirts (they are very nice and good quality!) One of the shops sells Modelo beer, if you want some better quality beer than what they serve on tap. There is not a lot of nightlife but we didn't mind, as after a late dinner and walking around a bit, we were tired. There is a disco but not that many attend, I think. People gather in the lobby area mostly and there is music there and sometimes karaoke. The food is good and no reservations are required for dinner, as in some other resorts. The buffet at Tortuga restaurant is great, and is available for lunch. We enjoyed this resort a lot!

For our first trip it was an awesome and beautiful resort. Loved the white smooth sandy beach. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. The buffet wasn t what we expected. Not hot enough. The entertaiment was great and those animators are very hard at work.

Went with our little son Max, he just turned two. We had an amazing time! Resort is very clean, the food is great, the staff is very friendly and carrying. Speacial thanks to manager Joaquin, he took care of us through out our stay. The only thing we did not like is this "privileged" seating at buffet, the whole area should be avail to all guests. I would recomend this hotel.

This review is mixed. Best beach ever - and this is our 2nd trip for that reason alone. The drinks are good, the place is well maintained, but we did have bed bugs - so we had to switch rooms after 2 nights of being bitten (and convincing one of the managers using pictures we took of the bugs on our cell phones that these were not mosquito bites). There is always enough staff and the drinks are reasonable. They have GOOD LOCAL COFFEE and this is a big plus for a cappuccino drinker like myself. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a good beach for a reasonable price.

First off the most amazing beach I have ever seen! You could walk for miles both ways and clean white sand and beautiful turquoise water. Our room was clean and quiet. Food and drinks were great and service on the beach and in the beach restaurant was wonderful. We did pay to "upgrade" to Privilage but I really don't agree with it. When you arrive and see the tier system it's really not necessary. I believe everyone should be treated equal when at resorts and if you want a higher class resort then book that. However if we did not upgrade we were not allowed to sit under the huts on the beach, nor eat in the restaurant near the beach. Overall it was a nice resort. and I would return for the beach alone !!!

Everything about this resort was wonderful. Beach is amazing. Food was great. Close transfer from airport. Staff was all very helpful. We traveled with our young family and it was an incredibly accommodating to kids. We booked privileged and our rooom was in the best building, right by the beach. This is the first resort we would consider returning.

Just what we needed. Everything was simply perfect. Food was very good, the service from the time we arrived to the day we left was very courteous. The grounds were immaculate and very relaxing. The beach is one of the best we have seen. You can simply just walk into the ocean without having to look at the bottom since it is all beautiful sand. Loved the palm trees where we lounged. The only thing which we did not appreciate was the nightly entertainment which was very amaturish and the seating very uncomfortable. Also the noise from the entertainment from the next resort was extremely loud, we could hear it in our room from 9:30 to 11:00 at night. Aside from those two small inconvenients, all in all one of the best places we have been and cannot wait to return.

Love the resort setup, lounge and buffet at one end, nice illuminated walkway to the beach, smaller walkways to hidden rooms in between covered with trees,like a little jungle with small animals and all kinds of birds. Staff are friendly but did not appreciate the clerk at the desk handing our information envelope to a timeshare person telling us he would take care of us, upon our arrival!!!! Our room were keeped clean by the maids. The photographer Emanuela takes the greatest photos, is very charismatic, warm and friendly. This resort is 40 from the airport, 3 minutes from cirque du soleil and about 45 minutes from rio secreto which is a must see.

Food was great! Especially at the buffets. Super friendly staff, very accommodating. Always noticed staff taking care of the resort whether it be cleaning up seaweed on the beach, landscaping in the gardens, painting and so forth. Very well maintained. Resort is an older resort so do expect older style rooms, but not a big deal as you really only sleep there. Bring lots of bug spray! the rooms all lead to a central path through the middle of the resort, which is basically central in a forest. You will get lots of mosquito bites if you are not prepared. Would definitely recommend this resort!

This is beautiful resort, just got back 4 days ago. The beach is beautiful with white sand and turquoise ocean. But one thing no thatch roofs huts at the beach only for privileged rooms which you have to pay for. So at the beach you need to find spot with trees that had shade. The rooms were very clean. The service was excellent. Also there were only 2 bars in the whole resort. Food was very good. The ala carte dinners were fantastic.Also Air Transat had two free tours to Cancun city and Playa Del Carmen for Air Transat passengers. Overall very nice resort.

We had an excellent family trip to the Playa Catalonia Maroma in late May. It is a small resort but we actually loved being able to get to one location from another without having to walk forever or take a trolley. Restaurants were amazing; buffet has good breakfast selection but bland lunch and dinner selection. Rooms were decent and pool great for everyone. The only drawback was that the beach was full of seaweed (no crystal clear water) so my girls wouldn't go in. There were people trying to clean it daily but just too much. was told it was the time of the year, but thankfully the animation made up for it!

This was a great resort to go to to just relax. The staff is what made it most memorable for my sister and I. Our absolute favorite staff members were Javier and Miguel in the buffet and Teotl in the entertainment staff. It was a very welcoming resort and there was always someone available for us if we had any questions. The rooms were great and food was delicious. Overall a great experience!

The staff was very friendly, the food was amazing. The buffet offered a great variety and the À la carte were excellent. When we arrived at the resort, we upgraded for a swim up room. We took advantage of our pool (exposed to sun all day) on the days when it was too windy and cold at the beach and too crowded at the pool. This was our first time in Mexico and I have to admit that the beach at this resort was very nice. Never had an issue finding beach loungers. A must do in Playa Del Carmen: Coco Bongo! Such an entertaining show. I recommend the VIP tickets as it gets crowded in there. Resort had free WiFi which was great. Lots of emphasis is put on the level of the bracelet: Basic, Priviledge, Exclusive. The beach is seperated in two, buffet and restaurants have designated areas for seating. No one could sit at the Exclusive table unless you had that bracelet. So you could have an entire evening of not having the table used but have a waiting period of 30-45 minutes at a restaurant. We were Priviledge and it happened to us once that they passed us in front of a Basic. Did not like that at all! This was our first experience in Mexico so not sure if that's how it is!

This is a great hotel for families or couples that prioritize a quiet atmosphere, stunning beach, comfortable rooms and good food. The upgrade to Privilege is definitely worth it because you get access to more eating options, a nicer area of the beach with shaded umbrellas and priority rooms that are generally in better condition. The frozen drinks all had a syrup/chemical taste to them and bartenders definitely gave you a more generous pour if you tipped, but otherwise I had no complaints with the service. Would go again! Don't stay in a room ending in "05" because you'll be right across from the maid's closet so lots of noise outside your door.

My husband and I just got back today and the hotel was ok. We had the privileged rooms but really wish we hadn't wasted our money upgrading. We arrived at the hotel at 11am. With privilege you get early check in, however we didn't get a room until 3pm. We were travelling with a 3 year old who was really tired but we made the best of it. We found a toilet and got changed. The beach was amazing, no disputing that. The pool was cold each day but once you were in it was ok. The food wasn't bad, it's not home cooking but ok. The problem was, everything was cold unless you got them to prepare right in front of you. The "a la crates" we're very good. Staff I can't say one way or the other as no one really bothered with us. So many French speaking people had them all around them. It really does seem to cater to the French. Even all our information was in french. I would probably tell people it's a good place to go but won't return myself.

We enjoyed the size of this resort. Not too large and not overwhelming at all yet everything was a nice stroll away. The rooms were a bit dated but were clean with a comfortable bed. We were not in our room much anyway as the beach was the highlight of this resort. White powder sand that you could walk for miles and beautiful blue turquoise water. There were even angle fish swimming with you in the water. It was a good thing that we could walk that beach everyday too as the food was fantastic! We never had a meal that we did not enjoy! I would return to this resort and have no problem recommending it to anyone. Even the Staff seemed to enjoy being here!! And it showed in their service.

The staff refused to honour my upgraded room, as they sold it off to another tour group, and stuck me in a rather old and outdated room. The person at the desk refused to even apologize for the mixup, and inferred that I was lying since I couldn't prove that I had booked the upgrade (The email was in my work account). The next day, upon escalation, I finally got an apology rather than smug denials, but apparently the resort was fully booked, and I was stuck in the room I was in. The food wasn't very good, overall, but quite terrible at the buffet and the Mexican restaurant, which seems to try to cater more to American style mexican than authentic. The steakhouse and tapas restaurant were ok, but the steakhouse would occasionally be closed for no reason anyone could explain. Even when it was open, when they asked how you wanted your steak cooked, it seemed more like a survey than an order, since it would come out at a random temperature. The beach was great, perfect sand, nice water, plenty of fish in the ocean nearby. Everything I wanted out of that part of Mexico. The only issue were deckchairs. Only the privileged side had any with shade, and these would be claimed before 7am in the morning, and some of them would sit empty all day. The resort needs to work on identifying these vacant chairs and removing the items. I have no problem moving towels out of the way, but the new trend is to leave actual clothing and items behind, and I don't want to touch another persons items. All in all, I won't be returning to this resort. I won this trip through the trip trivia, and am grateful for the free week's vacation, but upon my twice annual trips to Mexico, I will definitely stay elsewhere.

I typically go 4.5 star but took a chance on this resort because o the beach. Well its a great place love the buffet more then the a la cart. Love to go back, smaller resort but the beach makes up for smaller grounds.

We had a very good time in Mexico but I'd like to point out a few things: -We were given a very nice room on the 3rd floor (but too much to walk up the stairs) on building 3 -The restaurants had average food -we mostly ate at the buffet and ate 2 nights at the a la carte Tortuga, which is a Steakhouse - loved the meat! as there are no reservations to these type of restaurants in this hotel-it tends to get crowded when you arrive there. It is not very well organized. -The beach was the best!!!! Playa Maroma is by far better than Playa Paraiso where the Iberostars are located (10-15 minutes walk)!!! no rocks, water less choppy and a powder sand!! note that only the Privileged are of the beach has palapas; the other area has only palm trees for shade. -Wi-Fi - available in all the resort for free, even at the beach!-sometimes can be slow -Night entertainment: this is not a resort if you want entertainment - they have some music on some days at the lobby but was very disappointed that on a Friday night they did not even have that. The theatre mainly shows kids's productions and are shown late-don't know why. Not much to do at night. -Resort is very clean and well kept -75% of the guests were European - we were the only Canadians to arrive on the 17/5 at night. -We did not go into the pool -Beds are very comfortable and you have a menu of pillows if you are on the Privileged plan.

This resort is set back into the Mayan jungle with luscious vegetation and well kept grounds. It is a pleasant walk from the main lobby and breakfast buffet back to the pools and the beach with lots of coati to entertain you along the way. We upgraded to VIP as soon as we checked in and were glad to receive a room closer to the restaurants and the beach. The VIP package also included loungers and sun beds in a sectioned off area on the beach. Our room was not the fanciest we have stayed in but it was clean and the bed was comfortable, really what more could you ask for. The beach was the main reason we booked at this resort. This resort was recommended by our Travel Agent just for this reason and we were not disappointed! The sand is white and powder soft and seemed to go on forever! I loved walking along this beach every morning. Moving on to the second most important thing on your vacation, food and drinks. The food at all of the restaurants we ate at was always very good with top notch service! Everyone working at this resort seemed genuinely happy to be there and it reflected in their service. The drinks of coarse were also always good. Top shelf rum & tequila and the bartenders were never stingy with their pour. Overall we enjoyed this resort very much and would consider a return trip.