This hotel is exceptional, featuring an outstanding staff and an impressive bar where skilled mixologists craft beverages to perfection, ensuring a delightful experience. The accommodations offer superior comfort, with inviting outdoor spaces to appreciate the scenic views. The culinary offerings are consistently fresh and satisfying, providing a delightful dining experience. Staff very nice.

The view, the rooms, the food, the employees, the atmosphere, everything was perfect! The only things that were less than ideal were the weather, the sargassum, not bringing slippers and small enough peso bills but these are all out the control of the resort.

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

Grounds were beautiful Friendly staff and service Clean accommodations Beautiful views Food was descent Entertainment was good Accessibility was good between the two sides A lot of variety between both sides

Clean rooms and excellent service. Great private beach with no sargassum. Best wifi coverage I have ever experienced Need to improve prepared foods at most restaurants. Suggest having free coconut days and providing an all Day cafe with snacks.

We travel 2 times yearly and have been plenty of times to the Mexico Mayan area and have stayed at alot of 4 and 5 star properties. We selected this property as AC had it on for a steal. This property in its time was great I'm sure. I would rate it a solid 3.5 stars. Room - comfortable and clean - bed was very comfortable and air worked great. Swim Out Balcony - water was very cold and the swim out goes in front of all rooms on that floor. Great place to spend time when it rained . Got very loud at 1:30am when our neighbors are either side of our room decided to party outside on their and our balcony. Security called and dealt with it in about 45minutes. Food - very confusing / al a carts closed on a scheduled dark night. didn't have a problem booking 2 for the 7 day stay. - Italian is very good. the buffet at dinner is subpar, and had a lot of shell fish and fish dishes. not much assortment. The lunch buffet at the outdoor grill was excellent Beach - No beach at all on the Suites side and couldn't walk from Suites to the Palms by beach as the nudest resort separates them with fencing. This is not the place to go if you enjoy walking the beach. Pool - not a lot of sun except on top of the restaurant on the landing - I had to clean the debris every morning though, as the rain would not drain due to the debris on the landing. All in all - good but not great. alot better 4 stars out there in the area better than this apparent 4.5 to 5 star. They could do with a major update and keep the place a little cleaner.

This resort is undergoing a change of management and lots of processess and procedures are relativly new to the staff, it will take some time for them to adjust or abolish some of the changes. If you are expecting a large lavish buffett its not there! A small buffett awaits you with only breakfast and dinner, lunch is offered at other restaurants and BBQ beach area, this gives you the opportunity to explore and experience the cuisine and lovely staff. Once a week the buffett is closed for dinner and this when things can get hectic, be early for the amazing one of kind beach dinner! Night life is limited to a rather quiet somber tone as the resort is transforming into an exclusive spa/wedding venue. The pools are very clean and lots of places to bask in the sunshine. The beach is not the best for swimming and snorkel but hey nothing will stop you from taking dip in the pristine waters and clean sand. The bars are limited to a few international drinks but the very knowlegable bartenders will knock your socks with some tasty mezcalitos! Overall the resort has well groomed grounds, golfcart rides, great places for photograpy, scenic and very relaxing.

Very clean and well maintained. Beautiful resort. We were not informed about the personal concierge, when we did find out the one assigned to us wasn’t there so we never met her, ended up learning and finding everything on our own with some difficulties in some areas of the resort. The upsell of packages (food, spa etc) was a bit much. Shuttle to airport over 2 hrs due to going off route to pick up people, making that resort location not favourable to travel too and from with that type of travel/shuttle itinerary (understand that is more of the airline Sunwing issue).

Rooms were clean, pool off the balcony on the sea side suite side was chilly. Food was outstanding, staff went above and beyond for everything. Drinks were fantastic and entertainment was great. Beach however was terrible. Rocky, lots of seaweed(not resorts fault) sand bags to step over to get further in water. Administration very pushy with wanting you to join a “ membership” presentation. We had to be uncomfortably stern to say we were not interested at all. Long drive to the airport

I had a wonderful stay - the grounds, beach and resort were beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was delicious! It was very clean, which I appreciated. There was always someone cleaning wherever you went

Great food and service within the restaurants/bar. Super friendly staff. We had some trouble with our hot water for 4 days before it was finally fixed. It was frustrating having to spend time trying to get someone to fix it each day but they were always so nice - it’s hard to complain. The ocean view Swim outs are beautiful BUT (floors 2 and up) don’t get much sun so we never ended up using it during the day…Which for me defeats the purpose. We had to go to main floor level and sunny spots are limited. Lots of shade and beautiful beds to lie on by pool and beach. Beach was nice on Palms side and they worked so hard to keep it clear of seaweed. Lots of sunshine spots there. We enjoyed the live music, “quiet” party night, karaoke, beach volleyball. The seaside suites pool was VERY loud in afternoon if you like party atmosphere. Overall a great trip with the gals - I just wouldn’t book Seaside Suites for the swim out. Palm side seemed to have some nice swim outs but some were also super shady. The rooms were clean - I gave rooms 4- star because of the water issue - sounded like a common problem for our particular corner room. If you enjoy pools and a swim out for the sun/convenience - I wouldn’t go to Seaside Suite side. Bar was restocked and great room service.

This is our second trip to El Dorado resorts by Karissa. Previous was with Royale. So our expectations were high. They were exceeded. We experienced some challenges which were from what challenges all resorts namely staffing. Our room was in some disrepair and lacked amenities like bathrobe etc. But these issues were expediently dealt with. Food was beyond superb though because of their capacity metering availability of reservations was hard. Got better as we were there. We got to go to all options. Spa was exquisite. Beach had a weed problem but they were cleaning daily for 10 hours a day and hauling seaweed away. By day 5 or 6 the seaweed was cleared and the water pristine . Best snorkeling. Many activities to choose from . We will go back

For New Year's Eve 2022, my wife and I took two of our adult daughters and our son-in-law to El Dorado Seaside Suites Infinity. It was our 3rd time at the resort and everyone else's first time. We had a fabulous vacation! Our daughters had two poolside swim up rooms (ground floor). We had a 3rd floor infinity "swim up". Accessibility: One daughter uses mobility devices to get around. We rented a GoChair from PlayaMobility (in Playa del Carmen), and brought her walker and canes. The resort isn't quite accessible by Canadian standards - there are "little" steps up and down all over the place. However, a ramp was placed in front of her room for the week, and most of the restaurants had a ramp to help with any steps. The staff and guests were willing to help ease the GoChair in/out on the handful of occasions that she required assistance. Ultimately, she was able to get in and out of the pool daily and visit the beach (with family assistance). And, to explore independently. Meals: El Dorado Seaside Suites is a gourmet inclusive resort. Every meal was delicious. The dinners being the most elaborate, elegant and unique in terms of culinary experience. It seemed like every meal was better than the previous - nightly we were proclaiming "best meal ever!" only for it to be outdone the next evening. Our favourite restaurants were the Culinarium (fusion), Carreta (Mexican), Mia Casa Dorado (Italian) and Klay Talay (Asian). COVID Protocols: ALL STAFF were masked at ALL TIMES. Our rooms were cleaned daily and were spotless. There is a nightly turn down service. Guests are asked to wear masks on the transportation (stretch golf carts) and in the common areas. Most guest complied, but not all (such are the times). In your room, on the beach / loungers / Bali beds, pool or swim up bar masks were off. Our concierge arrange for private COVID tests in our rooms ($100USD) 2 days prior to departure. It was professional, convenient, quick and we had the results (5x NEGATIVE) within about 12 hours. So, it's definitely possible for 5 fully vaccinated adults to vacation for a week and remain healthy. (As confirmed by random testing upon return to Canada.) Rooms: All the rooms were magnificent and accessible once inside. The bathrooms were spacious - jetted tub, separate shower, separate water closet. and double sinks. All of which are good for a marriage. Our only regret was not getting a poolside room like our daughters. The higher floor provided a more spectacular view and privacy. But, the Infinity "River" was COLD, while the main pool was relatively warm. But, in the end we prefer to swim instead of wade. Other: The El Dorado team "bent over backwards" to provide a great stay for our family. All servers were courteous, warm and professional. We'll be back.

We found the resort beautifully maintained, staff were fantastic, food was good, COMMUNICATION totally lacking. My husband and I are older and he needs help getting around, we found this resort to be more for people that like to party that is NOT US. We like to relax and just veg on vacation and are used to much more service and help for transport. I would not recommend this resort for someone older.

We moved from the Suites to the Palms, next door (same property). Was a great decision as the Palms is more private than the Suites. Fantastic services and accomodations. Special thanks to our Concierge J Romero, and butlers Ana and Arturo - they were AMAZING!!!! They made our stay perfect. Very disappointing beach front though - it was a rock wall for the most part because the beach goes straight into the ocean (and not in a nice way).

The staff are so considerate to your needs. Cleaning constantly! We’ve been twice, once during Christmas break 2019 and recently Dec 23rd to 30th 2020. We stayed on the 4th floor ocean front swim up in the Infinity section and loved it! Gorgeous views. Highly recommend the deep tissue message and Hydrotherapy at the spa. Enjoy!

The room was beautiful with a comfortable kingsize bed. Bathroom huge with jacuzzi bath and shower room. Drinks were fine but the meals were hit and miss. I felt we overpaid for this resort. Would not recommend it.

everything was very good. we enjoy very much. everything was fantastic except for some wind on some day. service very good. place very clean. entertainment very good. Personal very courtesy......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

My best friend and I stayed a week at the El Dorado Seaside Suites (Infinity Side) in an ocean view Pool suite. The resort is fairly new and fairly well maintained, with modern, spacious and clean rooms. Our room was a corner suite on the 4th floor in Building 6. We had a fairly large infinity pool with direct access from our balcony. The first night, we had to call security 2x because there were 10-15 people standing outside of our room ‘scream talking’ at one another til well after 2am. We asked them if they could move or please keep it down, but it didn’t stop. Due to the proximity to Kanaloa Bar - on the 4th floor, this happened again on our last night. Definitely don’t accept 6401 as your room if you like sleep! The pools were freezing. Apparently they don’t heat the infinity pools or the main pool, so not many people were using them. We went in a couple times, and it was definitely neat to see it when you looked out- but ultimately, they were always in the shade and mostly too cold to use. As I mentioned before, the room was large, modern and clean. They had nice robes and spa quality toiletries. The first day, there were plenty of towels- however, they seemed to dwindle as the week went on. I had mentioned to my concierge that I liked Coors Light over the other beers in the mini bar and I came in each day to find it stocked. Something odd about the resort- housekeeping comes in once a day- at an approximate time that you tell your concierge. Later in the day, the bar/snack person comes in to fill your mini bar. Later, a towel person comes into the room... and lastly, someone came in 2 days to do turn down... but only 2 of 7. Due to all the different staff coming & going, it was really difficult to siesta! Beach: There really isn’t one. Infinity has one spot you can wade in and that’s nice... The rest of the frontage is behind a wall and is a Reef. They’ve done their best and added sand and chairs along it and it’s still lovely... but if you’re looking for a beautiful beach, you won’t find it here. Sensimar has a larger beach which is very busy. There are very few chairs because it is so busy. It’s also very far from Infinity- you can take a shuttle, but you’d better not forget anything or it’s kind of an ordeal... Food: There is only 1 restaurant on the Infinity side and it is only open for lunch. There’s a fantastic steakhouse/grill upstairs and a pretty underwhelming buffet downstairs (under the main pool, which is neat, but the selection was very poor and nearly no one was in there- ever). Other than that and the aforementioned Kanaloa Bar (which was the only ‘nightlife’). There is a Starbucks in the shop on the 1st floor- but it is extra $. To eat, we had to go to the Sensimar side or the ‘Main Lobby Building’. It is not that far to Sensimar where there is - The Gourmet Pub (excellent Calamari!) - Culinarium Restaurant (try the cajun chicken- it is NOT what you’d expect, but IS amazing) - Mia Casa (Italian- did not attend that location) - Mexican You need a reservation (see your concierge)- Excellent food, fantastic drinks and amazing service- bring an appetite! -Guacamayas Bar - A bar with swings & snacks. Nightly entertainment here and a super fantastic vibe. Everyone seems to flock here after 9pm, so seating was tricky... but there’s dancing! BeachBBQ was closed the whole week, so we didn’t get to eat there. There is a quick serve restaurant The Sandwicherie & a buffet but we did not go to them. Main building- Seaside Market Buffet- Only breakfast option. Very small selection- the Egg station cool was excellent. Often things were left empty or running low... and not very hot. Never attended a lunch buffet. One dinner buffet was very disappointing. Stuck to A La Cartes after that. Asian Restaurant- Need a reservation, but it was fantastic! Delicious food. Thai, Japanese & sushi. The sushi was great. The pad thai and curry was also pretty fantastic. The service was impeccable. Mia Casa- Italian. Super cute ‘Village in Italy’ streetscape style decor. Awesome food & fantastic service. Loved the addition of the dessert cart. Each night there was some sort of live music and an Aperol Spritz branded bar at the Main Plaza at Sensimar which we really enjoyed as a chill after dinner drink before heading to Guacamayas or to the show. Entertainment was lacking. We saw a Fire & Lights show - which was great & a Circus Show which was also pretty great... but that was it. They had ‘entertainment’ at Kanaloa bar but it was Karaoke- no one sang.. and a band, that was decent, but literally took 7-10 mins between songs... and every song was a ballad - on Rock night... I went to bed. The Naay Spa was lovely, but if you wanted to do the hydrotherapy or ‘water journey’ as they call it, you have to pay $27-35 USD unless you bargain for it included in your spa treatment. Unlike other luxury all inclusives I have been to which allow you unlimited access to it. We were approached on the beach by a spa employee who wouldn’t really take no for an answer... I knew I wanted a massage, but the prices were quite high $200+ USD per person, I hadn’t quite decided. He kept offering different deals and we ended up with 2-4-1 plus water journey for free. By that time, why not! haha... I had the Kukulkan Massage which was a combination of several techniques & very enjoyable. Several times throughout the week, the same guy approached us. Even our last 2 hours at the resort, they were still trying to talk us into ‘one for the road’. That was a little much. The staff are lovely and everyone is friendly. One of the guys at the Seaside Market even seems to remember everyones names - day after day. It is really the staff that makes the resort more appealing. There were definitely pros... and a few cons about the resort. I would consider going again, but feel that at the price point, I’d probably go somewhere else. I just found many things to be lacking ‘something’.

The resort was excellent!! Food was top notch, staff was friendly and catered to every need. The rooms, restaurants and grounds were very clean. Many different food options for every palate. I have been to this resort twice and would go back again!!

The Tui Sensimar part of the resort is in pristine condition. The food is very good and consistent especially the a la carte restaurants. We were here last year and the beaches are even cleaner. The 13 bars are filled with top shelf alcohol and the bartenders love mixing drinks that are not diluted. The service is superb. The staff always have a smile whether you tip or not. The weather was perfect. We gave a 4 for food because all the meats at our Sunset Dinner at the BBQ outdoor restaurant were well done...even the beef tenderloin!

I would rate this complex very high but with one major fault. The beach sand area is perfect but one can't enjoy the water. 80% of the water area is covered in sharp jagged rocks. An area sectioned off for swimming isn't very deep and after walking out 200 yards the water level is about 2 feet deep and still has rocky areas.

We have been to Eldorado Sensimar suites many times and this time did not fail to meet our expectations yet again. The grounds are amazingly well kept and clean. The Bali beds are plentiful and as long as you don’t want a particular spot you can usually get one without getting up at the crack of dawn. The only thing I did see this time was staff putting towels down and reserving them for people early. That’s new I haven’t seen that in the past. The beach loungers are tired but I understand they are working on replacing them. We love going to the Palms side as it’s charming and quaint. If you prefer newer then opt to stay in premium section or over on the Seaside suites side. The food seemed better than usual. We eat early so getting a table wasn’t hard other than the one night we decided to eat later and couldnt get in anywhere except the former pub. We have always been lucky with having an amazing concierge but this time there was a new one and we was not as helpful or accommodating. We did request that my son and daughter in laws room be decorated for her birthday celebration and it got done after the second reminder. Our flight down was delayed by 8.75 hours and so we missed our entire first day at the resort and scrambled to have our private transport times adjusted after numerous delays for our flight. I felt like Trip Central was not caring in this regard as our only response was “ we have no control over delays”. We spoke with travel agents on our flight who were very helpful and gave us information regarding compensation and told us that they even submit the claims for their clients. We called the help line for trip central and were told someone would contact us in 24 hours but nobody contacted us. Over all the resort is amazing and we highly recommend it especially for couples. They are not great accommodating groups of 4 or more in the restaurants without reservations but we went to the bar to have a drink and wait so for us we didn’t mind.

So many good things to say about rooms and facilities and events that all added up to a fantastic getaway. In absence of a litany of small service glitches bI would call this perfect. eg the concierge suggested we pick a time for our room cleaning which we did but then it was never done within 3 hours of that time. Dinner serving staff (though all friendly) varied widely in their serving skills. These were less concerning than surprising given the service from all other staff. Would definitely return.

Love the nature surrounding and the beach. All staff are friendly, courteous and excellent in their service. You will never be bored, fantastic day and very entertaining evening activities. Would highly recommend thos resort.

The hotel was very nice. Rooms were clean and updated, we stayed at The Seaside Suites section. Food was decent, staff were friendly and went above and beyond to try and make our stay special. I was really impressed with the staff. My one major criticism is the evenings, there is no real comfortable lounge/ common area where you can enjoy a drink or two and entertainment in the evening hours after dinner. We found ourselves going to bed early every night as there was no where really to hang out and relax. They did have shows certain nights, but they were always in different places and accompanied by wooden chairs, often not enough for everyone watching, and definitely not a comfortable relaxing environment. This would be the one major improvement they need to make having stayed at many all inclusive resorts. Pools were clean, and overall the facilities were great.

The grounds are nice and tropical. I do not recommend staying in the infinity building. The views were beautiful but you can here everything, your neighbour s tv, talking, walking in the hall ways. You hear everything. The floors in your room were always wet due to condensation. The swim up pool was too cold, so we never used it. I. recommend to stay on the palm side, the only down fall is that it’s hard to get chairs or Bali beds unless you want to get up at 6am. A lot better on the infinity side. The bars seems to serve you there knock off liquor. So hard to get Kailua at the bars. Don’t understand why they would not stock Kailua since that’s were it’s mad in Mexico. The main pool bar poured there knock off coffee liqueur in the kailua bottle thinking we wouldn’t know the difference because we asked for it everyday. We were so tried looking for it, we went into town and bought our own Kailua. There was 3 bartenders that were awesome they would go search for it. Nigel Sanchez, Jose Angel & Victor Manual Ucan. Melissa, head waiter in the Mexican bar did her best to accommodate us. We found her to be head and shoulders above any other Maitred’’s. The entertainment in the day was terrible. We did enjoy the food, no complaints there. We did not have a bad meal in any of the restaurants.

My husband and I traveled to El Dorado Seaside Suites to celebrate our honeymoon in early January 2020. For the most part, I would say it was fantastic and we cannot wait to return. - The facilities and resort grounds are kept up impeccably. There's so many people working tirelessly to ensure that everything looks beautiful and it certainly pays off. You will go there and feel like you are in paradise! - They have lots of food options and for the most part it does not disappoint. The only negative experience that we had was at the Gourmet Pub. Not sure if it was an off night but both the ribs and steak were extremely over cooked. Other than that there is tons of variety and the staff is extremely attentive to dietary restrictions - The pools are wonderful and they provide lots of options for relaxing around the water. We never had an issues finding a place to put our towels and enjoy some reading - The beach is a bit disappointing... They block off the water (probably for safety purposes, so that is appreciated) but you can really only go "swimming" at a wading level. Plus it's not the best beach to walk up and down (lots of rocks and the sand isn't soft). This isn't a break or break for us but it could be for some people - Concierge adds a nice touch to your stay but I would say some are more attentive than others to their guests - AMAZING entertainment. No matter what there's always something going on and it is really great quality Thank you so much to all of the people that work so hard at the resort for their guests! You truly gave us a wonderful time and we are very grateful.

This was an absolutely amazing resort! Everything from staff, activities, food, & beach was fabulous. Concerige was a big plus. All the speciality restaurants were great with absolutely delicious food and great service. The hydrotherapy at the spa was an experience within itself.

Was a beautiful resort and you are never very far from getting drinks or food. The staff are friendly but this resort is more for couples who want to relax. If you are looking for a party this is not it.

The Eldorado Seaside Suites hotel area is made up of 3 resorts, El Dorado Seaside Suites (a 2 building complex with an infinity pool on each of the 6 floors), Hidden beach (A nudist area, in the middle for some reason) and Sensimar, a quieter complex covering a larger amount of area but with multiple 2 story buildings. The Seaside Suites area offers great views, and a more modern room layout, the rooms had plenty of space, comfortable beds and a great view of the ocean. However with the main pool complex being directly below, and it being more of the party side, the sound travelled up so for those who would like their stay to be more on the quiet side I would suggest looking at booking on the Sensimar (non swim up) side. The Seaside Suites (SS) beach area was also a little lacking compared to the Sensimar side, while the SS side had some rocky out croppings, the sensimar side was smooth and close to the Maroma Beach area in terms of quality. Food is near top quality rivaling, each meal at the ala carte restaurants rivaling a slightly higher priced restaurant in Canada. Adding Alcohol into the mix you can almost get your value from the meals you are eating alone. All in all a top quality resort that I am happy to recommend to friends and family. Only slight issues we had was some electrical problems with the lights at our last day and the fact that you get asked to go to the spa every hour and a half or so (just don't make eye contact)

Would not go back! For a hotel with a lot of experience this misses the mark on so many levels. It had a choice of several restaurants but you had to book at least two days in advance and even then you could not get in. In walking past the restaurants they were never full and it looked like they did have adequate staff to wait on customers. I did not travel 3500 miles to eat buffet food! The hotel room service was sporadic, there was never a day when you had complete towel service. The bins for beach towels was available for use on 7 to14 days, the washrooms ran out of toilet paper, the 4 hot tubs did not work! The rooms were a little tired! We have been to over 12 local resorts in the Mayan Riviera and thus would rate as a 2 out of 5

Very very friendly staff. The kitchen was even so good to make us special food upon request two times. Rooms are clean, fridge stocked. Very nice grounds. Loved the outside eating areas, the live music outside, the outside bar with the swings. Was missing a nice coffee bar. The one in use wasn’t the greatest. Lounging at the beach is a treat. Loungers, beds, and even hangmats. The beach itself is a little disappointing with the shallow water to swim in, due to the sandbags needed to protect the beach. Overall an awesome experience. Thank you Cosme and Ruben for being the best! (A few names I remember)

We sought out a resort which would not only allow us to relax but would also provide an elevated dining experience. El Dorado definitely delivered on all counts! The staff were wonderful and aimed to please. In a resort with 600 rooms there are 1200 staff members. The culinary staff put pride into their work and it showed on the plate. The overall experience provided us with the most relaxing vacation we have ever had.

This resort was amazing! From the food to the staff and service, you really couldn’t be treated more like royalty. The personal concierges make sure that you have everything you need and more, the service staff provide top notch quality service, and the atmosphere of the resort is friendly and fun. Many bars and restaurants to choose from, and fun daily activities and events right there. Definitely plan on going back!

Everything was amazing here. The room was new, modern and huge. The unlimited room service was a savior for me and the food at the restaurants were was always fantastic. All the service was great, I have no complaints about any of it.

Everything is top of the class in this resort, above all is the food quality that is top notch! The night entertainments can be improved, but this is not to say there is not plenty to do already. Definitely recommend, especially to couples looking for a peaceful and restful get away!

Although we stayed in the older part of the resort, it was well maintained. There were several restaurants to choose from and all of the ones we went to were terrific. All of the restrooms were cleaned very frequently. This resort had a great range of guests from young couples to seniors and it was easy to share tables if needed. The staff in all parts of the hotel were friendly and happy. We enjoyed our 1 week vacation very, very much.

The resort is gorgeous and immaculate. The staff go above and beyond at all times. I have never stayed anywhere else that pay so much attention to the guests. Entertainment was awesome!! Great bands. 80’s, Jazz, reggae. The had it all. The food went beyond anything I imagined. Definitely try the “Stone Soup” it’s so good!!! Would highly recommend this resort!! It was the most relaxed I’ve ever been on any vacation. The spa is not to be missed.

This will be my first time writing a resort review, but I thought I had some good information to share. I will start with saying that the El Dorado Seaside Suites is a very large property, however they have shuttle service that runs very frequently so if you have mobility issues it would be too hard to walk every where being so spread out. It is also over 80km from the Cancun airport so take note of the long drive to your destination depending on the time you arrive, we happen to hit rush hour and it was pouring rain adding more time to the trip,so it felt like a very long drive. The food is amazing ... with many dining options. There is a Starbucks in building 6 but take note it is not included in your package so you will be paying for that separately, two Cappuccinos was about $8 US and they didn't seem to have any evening hours, so we just started ordering our coffee at the restaurants .. A coffee bar would have been nice at certain times... They offer plenty of daytime activities, wine and tequila tasting, foam party in main pool, name that tune, coconut painting to name a few and the entertainment team were awesome. They are plenty of things to attend in the evening after dinner.... they had a fire show, and a circus show while we were there and often different areas that have things going on rather then at a main theatre like other resorts but, there is entertainment, it just seemed to be a little more low key and on a smaller scale. We had a oceanfront swim up jacuzzi suite, in the Infinity section. It was on the 2nd floor and from our deck there was a lazy river that ran around the side of the building, at first I thought this would be great however it was covered and shaded so the water was very cold. The lower level oceanfront pool swim out rooms have direct access to the main pool but take note those rooms seemed to only get sun in the morning and do cost more. I would say it was harder on the Infinity side by the pool to get full sun then shade and usually its the other way around, finding shade is never a problem here the seating areas around the pool have tons of palm trees above you. If your a sun worshiper you might want a spot on the beach instead, but the beach on the Infinity side is not great for swimming its very rocky. But there is a lovely sandy beach on the palm side of the resort for wading but again no swimming its very shallow. So if your a beach lover you may be disappointed. The resort staff are wonderful no complaints. I think this resort is very suitable for some much needed R& R, its a nice winter escape, it offers great service, great food, comfy beds and nice clean rooms everything is well maintained and all deserve the 5* rating. However for me I didn't like the access to the pool (climbing a few levels of stairs to get into the pool )and the beach was not my favorite and then the long drive from the airport so for those personal reasons I may not recommend this property.

One week at El Dorado Seaside Suites wasn’t enough. The days flew by. The resort is beautiful, the food excellent and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Everything is top-notch. We will definitely be returning.

The atmosphere was great. Lots of greenery. Many bars and restaurants. Food as great!! Lots of options. Beach was nice, but shallow, but nice because fish swim around you. I recommend it! You can stay low key or around the party. Lots of places to hang out like you’re in a different place everyday.

we have been to several hotels in Maya and have to say best service and food ever.rooms are spotless and huge .only downfall is beach area is rocky and small . The staff were quick at getting any info you needed and friendly .will definitely be back soon !!

Room was fabulous! King size bed was sooooo comfortable and resort offered a 'pillow bar' which I greatly appreciated. Huge bathroom with large jacuzzi. Swim out pool off the balcony was really neat concept but water was cold. The building, grounds were immaculate. Food was GOURMET. Best food I have ever eaten at a resort. Love the 10 different restaurants on the property and adjacent resort. Lounge chairs and lounging beds extremely comfortable. A new cover for the chairs and beds were changed daily. Personal Concierge was AWESOME (Santiago :)). Staff were friendly and helpful. High quality spirits were served at all the bars. Love the fact that this resort is self-sustainable. All vegetables and herbs were grown in their own organic gardens......FRESH PLUS! The only let down was the beach attached to the El Dorado Suites. Undesirable! if you wanted to experience a beach you had to go to the adjacent property. Overall, wonderful experience.

The grounds are beautiful, and very well maintained- there is always someone working on keeping it looking good.The rooms are clean and comfortable- there was not any availability of 2 beds in a room, which was difficult for non couples guests. Adding that option might offer more flexibility. The Palms section could use an update - the rooms look a bit dated. Offer a choice of no jacuzzi , as it is not something everyone wants .The food was excellent, and the service was friendly - lots of choices, good selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Beach is not the best for people that enjoy long walks, as there is a lot of seaweed, despite the hotel's efforts to clean it. We have been to this resort several times , and enjoy it every time . Would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing , peaceful vacation .

The rooms are fantastic, very big, great views from the upper floors and great water pressure in the shower. The food is amazing, always different options at the buffets, the a la carts have great service and incredible food. There are multiple different pools to swim in and the pool bar was always our favorite. The beach is not the greatest on the Infinity side but they continue to work on making it more accessible. The grounds are very well kept and there are always workers cleaning up and maintaining. The staff at the resort are incredible they are always saying hola and more than willing to accommodate your every need. We have been to this resort twice now and would highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful time at this resort. The activity staff were welcoming, fun and good at their jobs. We loved them all. The food was okay and the service was usually good (but not always). We enjoyed the abundance of open sunbeds and loungers, we like their rule of not being able to tag your seat with a towel all day. The beaches were nice. We enjoyed watching the diving pelicans. Unfortunately, the room air conditioner and refrigerator were very noisy, we turned them off at night to sleep.

I would like to start by saying I am a simple man with simple needs...this resort is upscale in food and service to a point of me not being comfortable...very nice but too much for me...the food was like in there advertisement,gourmet...delicious and prepared wonderfully but at times all you might want is some plain old normal everyday food but if you are into all restaurant style meals with 4 and 5 courses served over an hour then this is your place...the bars make wonderful drinks and the bartenders work non stop but almost always only 1 bartender at a time working which makes for long waits for a drink at times...the grounds are large but are lovely and well cared for making for nice leisurely walks but there are carts that will drive you if walking is a problem for you...the beach is not the best for any water sports but there is alot of lounges and Bali beds to get in the sun or the shade whichever you want...all the staff are great and will help with everything they can and are always happy to help...this may sound like a bit so great review but it is me just taking a long about way of saying it is a really nice place just a bit too fancy for me.

Be careful when booking this hotel. We booked for the El Dorado Seaside Suites and were put on the Sensimar side which was the older and dated resort. We had to pay an additional 500 dollars to be moved into the proper room. Trip central has been poor at helping us resolve this issue. Disappointed and would be hesitant to book with Trip central again.

The rooms were amazing, the beds were very comfortable, the maids did towel art on our bed every day. The fridge was stocked with Pop, Water, good Beer and they left 2 bags of chips, 2 chocolate bars and bags of pretzels daily. The A-La Cartes were amazing, you definitely will not go hungry at this resort. The only thing I missed was a Steak A-La Carte. Their service was impeccable anything we needed a personal concierge was there to get it for us. The waiters were always checking to see if you needed a drink on the Beach and Pool Side. They had a Foam Party in the main pool which was slot of fun. The Beach was good lots of chairs and cabanas, it was roped off so the Tide would not carry you out. They had games everyday at the swim up bar which was fun to participate in. This resort is definitely a 5 Star Resort!!!!

This is a beautiful resort. the grounds are nicely kept and everything is very clean. The beach is okay and clean for wading in, but no the best for swimming. The ample amount of beach beds is a huge plus. The variety and quality of food is spectacular. The people who work at the resort are amazingly friendly and can not do enough for you.

The resort was really nice, food was very good as was the service. The only thing not so good was the beach but we did know that before going. We upgraded to swim up room on first floor which was nice as higher floors were very slippery when balcony door open. Don't book room on 4th floor as there is a bar there and it can be noisy at night. I would not hesitate to return to this resort. Thx to Marni at trip central who was very helpful in booking this for us.

I've been to many Mexican resorts, mostly on the Mayan Riviera. This was probably the best so far. As an Adult Only Resort, it was quiet but had good entertainment for the size. The staff was the best ! Juan in the Beach BBQ was great. Nicola from the entertainment crew was great too. We loved our bachfron t room, with the beach only a few steps away and a pool (with a swim up bar) a few steps away too! The food was better than most and there were lots of watering holes around too! Highly recommend1

Everything is 5 stars - the staff, the drinks, the food, the grounds and rooms. I highly recommend the beachfront/view rooms for their location right on the beach. The is a resort suited to people who like a low key, quiet place for R and R.

This is the worst hotel in Mexico, toke us about 3 hours to check in, we wait for our baggage until 10 pm, the room been clean around 7 pm!!! Now the most important, guys the beach is terrible terrible! It is a man made laguna, all around is those stinky huge black sand bags, the water is up to knee, you can't swim!!! this is only spot to swim, all around is rocks and it is not safe to swim, use google satellite map and u will see that there is no blue water or white sand!

We recently stayed at the El Dorado Seaside Suites for the second time and were totally happy with this resort. The staff, service, grounds are absolutely perfect! The restaurants, rooms and pool were all top notch. The beach is very lovely; the water on the Seaside Suites side is rocky but that does not bother me. The water is warm and the beach is lovely. I would recommend this resort and hope to return again in the near future.

The rooms were beautiful, staff helpful and the food was fantastic! Tons of amenities and the WiFi is on point with access everywhere on the property! The only thing I'd say to guests is to turn on the "dry" feature on your a/c otherwise your room will be covered in moisture because of the high Mexican humidity.

Amazing resort, amazing food, amazing staff, amazing time. The list goes on, but really this resort has it all. After coming home, I'm suffering withdrawals from the relaxation I got from being there. The resort has a stunning view and setting- we stayed in the portion with the pool balcony which was an absolute treat to cool off in and escape the sun. The pool(s) were just as much fun and nicely shaded towards the evening. The beach at this portion of the resort was definitely more for lounging on the beds- the sand is made up of many small shells. We would walk to the sensimar portion for a softer sand and a more beach-y experience. Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. There were always employees tending to the cleanliness and appearance of the resort- regardless of what they were doing they would acknowledge your passing. Everyone there really wants you to have a nice time. Many interactive events take place daily such as coconut painting, dancing, live music, etc. The only okay experience we had was with room service taking a long time or not getting us what was ordered; don't get me wrong- very worth the wait. Anywhere you go on this resort for food is absolutely unreal. I was blown away by the food at every single restaurant we tried. Klay talay is well worth reservations. I needed a vacation more than anything and I got far more than I could have ever expected. This is the perfect place to unwind and remind yourself what relaxation feels like!

We just returned from a week at El Dorado Seaside Suites. We were there from July 1 - July 8 with a group of 40 for a wedding. The resort is beautiful, very well kept. They are always working on the grounds. Service was amazing, from room service, at the buffets, sit down restaurants, bars and beach service. Service is quick. Especially nice being handed a cup of fresh fruit, drinks or a nice cold towel at the beach was very appreciated. We always were able to get a day bed or 2 and loungers. Shuttles always coming around. We ate at most of the restaurants and the food is amazing!! Most nights the restaurants did their best to accommodate our large groups that we ate in. We really enjoyed the Seaside Market for breakfast, lots of choices. Room service was usually pretty quick, 30 minutes or so and always very good. I know many in our group ordered a lot of room service, always enjoyed having room service 24/7. Maid service for us was generally good. The odd time we had to ask for fresh towels and toilet paper. My only disappointment was that not once did I receive towel art. I was looking so forward to it too. Always left a nice tip for our girl too!! Our bar fridge was filled each day!! I knew from reading posts, to keep our room on "dry" and I passed that info along to our group as many had a lot of moisture in their rooms at the start. Our room was always so cold, for some reason we could not adjust our room temp even when we used the remote. However, sometimes that cold room was really nice. A lot of people in our group had issues with hot water. They did come and fix our shower so we had hot water. Our bride had an injury, they called the resort doctor in at about 11:00 p.m. at night for her. He was very nice to deal with and took the time to deal with her injury. He also saw her again the next morning to check to make sure everything was ok. This happened 2 days before her wedding!! Needless to say, our bride wore fancy flipflops!! In general the resort is beautiful, they work so hard, never stopping!! We all had a great time!! The food, service, drinks, staff, everything was fantastic. The staff will do what they have to in order to accommodate any requests. The odd issue, but you will get that anywhere, so I can't really complain about anything. I would highly recommend the resort.

The hotel was amazing. Everything was clean and well maintained. The staff were all very polite. Overall, we had an amazing stay. The only complaint we have is the walls were very thin, and we could hear everything from the neighbouring rooms

Our first visit to Mexico, this the first stay at El Dorado. What a beautiful resort it is!! It was almost a mini honeymoon for my wife and I coupled with friend’s wedding. All inclusives are great, the room service is amazing and so are the swim up bars. The staff is so so so friendly and helpful. Would love to revisit again. Rohit & Anshika

Room was spacious and the separate rain shower was awesome! Both day and evening entertainment was fantastic -- loved the Mariachi band and the Cherry Lovers =) plus the acrobatic and fire shows. Many pools with different depths, service and levels of loudness so something for everyone. Food was great as well. Beach itself was so-so.

Hotel has a first class culture trained into their staff. Grounds are beautiful and well kept . Rooms and resort very clean. I will visit Karisma resorts again in the future. Outstanding staff! Food was very delicious, tender , presented well. Ate at most restaurants on the resort. Bartenders were great introduced to new shooters and drinks. Participation team were awesome and entertaining. Night shows were fantastic and kept me highly entertained.

The service was excellent. Premium alcohol at all the bars. The Food was excellent, and many options. The decor was modern. Tons of nice little touches to make the vacation extra special! Water shoes recommended for the beach, but the Bali beds were a really nice touch.

Resort overall was great. Excellent food and drinks as well as service but, will not return due to tablet being stolen from room. We had only been out of our room for about an hour and security said I would not get it back. Too bad because it was stolen day two of our trip.

The rooms are amazing. I absolutely loved the shower and bed. The resort could add some more Bali beds as there is not to many. I would also suggest adding some sort of foam to the sun loungers because it was uncomfortable to lay on them. The beach was not to great it had a lot of rocks.

I can honestly say that there was nothing that I was not happy with. The staff were friendly, the food was excellent, various restaurants, pool and beach was good. The rooms were more than I expected. The entertainment and the bars was excellent.

Highly recommend this property. Food was magnificent, staff wonderful! Awesome pools. Transfers to and from airport seamless. Bars were super fun with great entertainment. We will definitely be back!

Everything was top notch from the rooms to the pool and the service, only thing that was disappointing was the beach. The rooms were the biggest we have ever been in and cleaned two times a day. Food was excellent.

ABSOLUTLY loved our swim up!! service was immedicable and attention to detail was unexpected and was so lovely....while on the beach[in a lovely beach bed I must say] cold clothes brought around as well as popsicles and cold water on a regular basis and the trays of fresh fruit and the delicious wee sliders...yum. so decadent! the staff were incredibly friendly, happy and on point! my husband and I were just saying as well we've never met so many nice people as we did on this trip.... all the meals were fabulous whether we dined in the many restaurants or ordered from room service, we enjoyed every thing,,,especially at the times when the mariachi band would show up at the various restaurants and play, can't wait to come back! the beach was not perfect with all the seaweed [even the there was staff diligently working 24//7 raking and removing] and it was quite rocky in areas as well as being shallow..but we still enjoyed it...the pools were lovely tho and easy to get to!

This resort has very friendly hard working staff, amazing food and couldn’t be any cleaner. Only downfall this past visit was the seaweed on the beach, but the workers worked non stop to try and clear it. Not the resorts fault just mother nature’s.

Grounds were well kept, food was exceptional, never been to a resort where the duvet were actually cleaned daily. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beach was small but pools and jacuzzis made up for that

it was the best getaway after cold climates in Hamilton. the warmth and the sun on your skin, the palm trees, the food was fresh, the staff friendly, hotel was accommodating. the fruits were endless to eat. everything was clean.

Everything was wonderful - stayed at the Eldorado Seaside suites. The room was great but to be honest the swim out water feature off the balconies were nice but not really practical - the water was on the cool side. Went into it once to say I was in it but spent all my time at the beach. The hotel can be pretty noisy once the pool bar gets up and running. If you like to party get a room on the first floor with swim out access to the pool. Spent majority of time at the other Eldorado resort which had the better beach area. Only a 5 minute walk. Staff was great and friendly, the food was delicious but the portions could have been larger.

I have been throughout my life to many 5 star resorts......But never anything like this!!!! From the bed on the beach to the amazing quality of food and service.Its all about the people like Gaudeloupe who takes care of you at the Seaside Suites beach,this guy treats you like family to the bartender at Driftwood they are amazing people.The management clearly knows and understands Customer Service and that is what we received over and above.Cant say enough about this place even the beach,which some people BEACHED ABOUT was ok with me!!! The beautiful ocean sound it was all good.

Where do I start? First morning there I tripped on an unmarked step (which I've heard of several others doing as well). I went down hard. Both shins were bruised, I hurt my right ankle, and landed on the top of my left foot causing bruises on my big toe and second toe from the left and massive stiffness. To their credit, they did offer me medical services, and the lifeguard attended in my room to wrap my ankle. I didn't realize how bad my left foot was until the next morning. Immediately after the incident, instead of offering to let me rest, the concierge tried to shove their rewards program at me, saying it wasn't a timeshare when I flat out asked her if it was. We were stuck mostly to our room as there only 1 restaurant in the main building that was only open for breakfast/lunch and there was no elevator that went all of the way down to that level. A staff member at one point took pity on me and allowed me to use the staff elevator that went all the way down. Room service was underwhelming at the least. I could often hear the neighbour's tv over my own. It was like he was in my room. Most food options were a jaunt away at the Sensimar side or the main building, which was in the middle of nowhere. They do offer golf cart service, but it was hard for me to get around that much. At least the room was nice. I tried to call for the lifeguard in the afternoon after I had hurt my foot as he said he would come back and re-wrap it. My call to the concierge went to an answering service that hung up on me. I called the main desk, and they said they would send him, but he never arrived. I called back the next morning and he came to wrap my left foot. Our balcony pool had garbage floating in it that didn't get cleaned up such as a plastic bag and an umbrella until I complained over two days later. . After two days in the room, I needed to go out, so we stopped by the concierge to make reservations for a restaurant we wanted to go to. He asked how things were going, and I mentioned some of my concerns. He replied with "what can we do to get you to the presentation". His partner was on the phone with the concierge who was assigned to us, and she was worked up because we didn't show up for the presentation, which we cancelled immediately after I found out it was a timeshare (and I injured myself). I had enough at this point and spoke to the front desk, who wanted us to try and give the resort another try. She immediately sent someone to clean the pool, but the umbrella just wound up on the grass below, and the plastic bag remained on our balcony until check out. We checked out the beach but it was too rocky and smelled like rotten eggs. The main pool was lively, but there were some drunk idiots whipping their shorts down on the ledge above the pool in front of the crowd. The grounds of the hotel are filled with huge advertisements for their other resorts. Very tacky and they take away from any sense of romance. We had our Anniversary dinner on the beach and paid for the upgraded package with Champagne. Between soup and the main course a torrential downpour came and we were soaked. All we could do was just laugh at that point. The special morning after breakfast showed up and it wasn't what we ordered at all. The hotel decided to move us as I didn't think I could stay there any longer. 4 nights was enough for us. Luckily the hotel they moved us to was a smaller and quieter, and we were able to salvage the 6 nights we had remaining. This hotel may be adults only, but it does not seem to be geared towards couples. It's not romantic and seems very cold. The crowd seems to be more of a party crowd. Not what we were looking for at all. Karisma really needs to re-think their hard sell on their timeshares. It should not be the concierge pushing you into the timeshare. It's not fair that you have to go see the concierge for so many things, and each time you get pressured. I didn't pay good money for this vacation to be subjected to that. I would never return to this resort or another Karisma resort because of this experience. We did have a better time at the resort we were transferred to - El Dorado Maroma, but it did not make up for this, and the fact that we were hounded about the timeshare there again, when I made it clear what happened at the other resort made things worse. Was not offered the check out survey, and the one sent by email to me was deactivated - not surprised. This will definitely be an Anniversary we don't forget, and not in a good way.

This resort was spotless, well-maintained, friendly. The workers here were phenomenal; always assisting, greeting, cleaning, etc. The food was delicious and plentiful. The drinks were also delicious and so many to try! The beach on the Infinity side is still being built but it did not disappoint; there was always a place to lay and despite needing water shoes the water was lovely and refreshing. I wish I could remember every single name of every single person who took care of us: Juan and Guadaloupe on the beach, Antonio and the other bartenders at the swing bar on the Sensimar side ... so many lovely employees who were so friendly and helpful.

The resort was beautiful! The food was even better! It was a great place for our honeymoon, a party in the pool and laid back at the beach. There was one bartender that really stood out at the big swing bar. He danced and sang all night long and kept you entertained. I loved the swing bar! However there was another smaller swing bar and one of the bartenders could get you drunk in two drinks and had a terrible attitude when you asked him to put less alcohol in... we avoided him! The other staff was great! Very friendly and they are all hard workers! The room and the view was beautiful. My only complaint would ve that the room service was either cold or the person in the kitchen had no idea how to make things... there was only 1 time where it was warm. The beach could also be a bit bigger but everything else madr up for it. We would definitely go again

Blown away by the level of service and attention to detail. Average ratio of 1 guest for 4 staff very evident in how clean and well kept the grounds and rooms are. Dining was 5 star and inventive. Service was consistently friendly and warm. The rooms and pools were beautiful with fantastic view of the ocean. If you want a stress free, pampered vacation this is the spot for you. We will be returning to this resort again and again.

My husband and I went to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We wanted a resort that was not too big and that had the feel of being isolated. This resort had all that and more. The food is to die for. The staff are so friendly. The room is amazing. Nothing better than wake up looking at that ocean having a pool right at your balcony. We had such an amazing time that we are already planning our trip back :)

This is a very modern resort and has different features than what were are use to experiencing. Very modern and nice decor from the lobby to our room. The infinity pool was amazing to have and we enjoyed it several time each day between main pool and beach. The food was the best I have had in any resort since we have been travelling for the past 13 years. The freshness and taste was amazing. The staff was supper helpful and friendly going above and beyond the task they had. I would recommend this resort to anyone who is looking for a new experience going to an all inclusive.

What a wonderful vacation we had at El Dorado seaside resort. From the moment we arrived till we left, we felt well taken care of. Staff were always happy to answer any questions we had but were never pushy to sell extra services. Rooms were spacious, clean and well stocked with a beautiful Jacuzzi in each washroom. The view from every room is lovely, looking directly out to the beach and waterfront. The food was excellent with a wide choice of restaurants both a la carte and buffet style to choose from and evenings offered a range of entertainment to enjoy. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would certainly consider returning to the El Dorado.

First resort I have stayed at where the food was actually good ! So impressed that we bought a vacation membership to Karisma resorts. Pool just off our terrace, lounge bed on the terrace, 24 hour room service...hardly needed to leave our room!

This resort was over valued and misrepresented by the travel agent. New - yes. Ready for tourists - not really. The Beach was a disappointment. Narrow, very rough, near impossible to walk in bare feet. Men all day in the water with chopper cutting up the rock. Could not walk in water far too rough and seaweed galore. The beach is on a hill so could not get comfortable on lounges as you always felt like sliding or tipping over. If you weren't up and on beach by 6am and claiming a spot you could not get one. People would lay claim and not show up till end of day and no one went around to clear spot for those that were there. Very disappointing - not a cheap holiday and it was bad. Food was second issue. Everything tasted the same - everything was the same everyday just thrown in a different pot or sauce. The fish was always over cooked - even if ordered and not taken from buffet. The best meal we had all week was at Bubba Gump at the airport when we were leaving. We did try every restaurant at the resort if had to pick guess the Asian was okay. One major issue was to get to the restaurants up at the main building you had to go past the sewage dump and it was nasty - you could not get the smell out of your head. First and almost everytime passing this stretch you are challenged not to throw up - and we were there in winter not sure how it would be in hot weather but it was gross and it isn't like you can avoid it you have to go that way to get to the restaurants - most unpleasant! The other really annoying discovery - the rooms! We were excited to hear everyone has an ocean view. And we did. What they don't explain is that to get the ocen view they built the hotel on a big arc - half curve all facing out and at the bottom of all of this are the swimming pools and in the swimming pool is the swim up bar. All lovely until the rest sinks in - it is an echo chamber. The wind blows in off the ocean - into the echo chamber and all the laughter of people having fun on their holiday fills the rooms including those that have had too much to drink at the bar and are now loudly enjoying their time - swearing, joking, all in the spirit of good fun and holiday but you don't want to hear it, you are not with them you have gone back to the room to rest - oooppps forget that you are in the echo chamber and can't shut the noise out. Oh did I mention there is a night club in the middle of the echo chamber on the 4 th floor that because of the way the building is built - that beautiful selling point - everyone has an ocean view - well the breeze blows in and you get to hear all the music and noise of the night club until it closes at 1, 2 or 3am - how wonderful - might as well just stay up for your early excursion cause you won't get any sleep. Oh and the all inclusive - mini bar - featured as a bonus in everyroom - great it is filled with pop and beer. Seriously not much of mini bar any other inclusive has had a full range of options not this one and we don't drink beer - so that too was a rip off. But there was a Starbucks and you could purchase from them anytime they were open. Last time I checked All Inclusive meant - no need to carry money - everything included guess they forgot that. This resort was nothing like it was sold. We were robbed of a vacation in time, relaxation and dollars. Tripcentral did us no favor in misrepresenting the excellence of this resort - we were very clear as to what we wanted and it was so far off the mark they should have paid us to go there. Would not recommend the resort or tripcentral.

The resort is very nice and has lots of great amenities but a few things to be aware of. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable, ocean front view and infinity pool right off the balcony are awesome! Staff and service were excellent. Food was very good. Entertainment was also good. The grounds are beautiful and very well developed. Great snorkelling right off the resort. Excellent fitness facilities and fitness programs throughout the day, also great to have 24hr fitness room access. The spa services were very nice and reasonably priced. It is a pretty large complex and lots of walking to get to places. The layout of the resort is a bit strange with no breakfast or supper available in the El Dorado Seaside buildings. The El Dorado lobby building is a long distance from where the rooms are. Not a problem if you like walking and there were good paths for an early morning run. They did have golf cart shuttles running regularly so easy options to get around. The only other things not so great was the beach and main pool at the El Dorado side. Not a very large beach area and very rocky, no real good areas on beach for lounging. Loungers that were there were are on quite a slope and not comfortable as a result. The main pool was not great for access and they played quite loud music all day long. Really wasn't a problem for us though as we spent most of our days at the beach and pools on the Sensimar side - much nicer developed beach on that side.

Accommodations - spacious, well appointed rooms. Beds were very comfortable. Swimmable balconies were a fun surprise. Dining - lots of options with good assortment. Food quality good but would not classify this as gourmet. Pool - immaculate with a well stocked swim up bar. Grounds - well kept, lush and very attractive Beaches - well kept but limited swimming due to rocks and coral. Sandy beach was quite a distance away. Would recommend that the hotel provide direct shuttle to the beach. Advertising - a bit misleading as it appeared that services were all at the El Dorado. some where only available at the sister property, Sensimar. Activities - need more water sports on site, e,g. Hobie Cats, kayaks, jet skis, etc. Service - Beach Butler provided excellent service as did the beach bar maids. Rooms were cleaned well but supplies not always refilled. EACH employee, no matter what their status greeted us with a genuine smile. Great customer service training. We felt most welcome.

This was the first out of country trip my husband and I have been on in 20yrs and 5 months. We booked a trip for our 20th wedding anniversary. The resort was more then we imagined. It was stunning, and everyone was so friendly. We were sad to leave b/c we know we may never again see the amazing people we met. And I mean the people that worked there. It was an incredible experience that we will never forget. The grounds were beautiful and well kept, our room was so beautiful and relaxing, the food was so delicious, I have the 5 extra pounds to prove it! There isn't one bad thing to say about this resort. This was an amazing time away and I wouldn't hesitate to suggest family and friends to go and experience El Dorado Seaside Suits for themselves. We are hoping to return ourselves one day in the near future! :)

The El Dorado Seaside Suites resort is a beautiful, well-maintained resort with very friendly staff. The food was delicious and the pool bar served great drinks. The resort is about 90 minutes from the airport.

The building was beautiful and the staff were very friendly, the food was excellent and mostly a la cart, which is what we prefer. There is small things that we could comment on that could have been better but there will always be little things at every resort or hotel stay. We enjoyed El Dorado and we would go back.

Just came back from El Dorado. Friendly staff, excellent service. Grounds beautifully kept. This is the sister resort to the Sensimar so you can use their beach as well which is good because the El Dorado beach is narrow with coarse sand and rocky, I think because it takes a few years to clean it up. Food was not as good as I've had at other Mexican resorts. Dinners were better but bbq lunch was dry and terrible like it was cooked in the main kitchen and then reheated. Both hotels share a main restaurant but ED does not have a breakfast restaurant so you have to walk the 10-12 minutes or wait for the tram. Walking is more reliable. Would prefer to have a closer breakfast restaurant since the race for the beach beds is fierce! But this is probably true of any resort. Design of El Dorado is such that everyone has an ocean view which everyone desires. Problem is, is that the v shape creates an echo chamber and you can hear the party as long as it goes on. If you bring your ear plugs it's fine. The spa employees are out on the beach every day several times a day hustling their expensive services. Pools were too cold to swim in.

The new part of the resort is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and very nice. The whole resort staff are friendly and will do anything to make your stay enjoyable. There is really no beach yet on the new side but a very nice, but small, beach on the Santimar side (older side). The food was amazing! We loved the Italian best. The activities and night shows were plentiful. We had amazing weather too.

Fantastic resort. Employees couldn't do enough for you, always pleasant and smiling. Very hard working people. Grounds were beautiful and lush. Never any lineups for meals, only 2 restaurants required reservations. No wrist bands required. I would highly recommend this resort.

My husband and I just got back from our 4 day little getaway and we had a great time! New years party was awesome which was a nice touch. Restaurants were great, minus us both getting sick our last night- we ate a burger at the outdoor bbq and it did not sit well. Our room was spectacular!!! 7617----amazing view!!!!!!!!! Only downfall---barely a beach BUT Sensimar has a beautiful beach so we were over on that side most of our stay. We will be returning to this resort hopefully sooner then later!!!

Have been to El Dorado Seaside Suites in the past and when booked for Dec 2016 saw the new building with the ocean front infinity suites. Just got back and wish we had booked Sensimar Seaside Suites which is the old El Dorado Seasides. The good news is we had access to Sensimar and the beach/beach beds as well as all of the restaurants. The view from the new building is spectacular and I did enjoy having a dip in the infinity "river" off the suite, The downside of the new building is you can hear everything in the suites. For some reason they built the rooms with adjoining doors (not sure why in an adults only resort) and you can hear everything. On one evening our neighbours had the TV blaring at 2am and it felt like it was in my room, and on another night they ordered room service and I could hear the cutlery on the plates. If you have stayed at the old Seaside Suites and enjoyed the small buildings and resort I would suggest staying there as it's less expensive and a little more quiet. As always with Karisma resorts the staff and food at both resorts was excellent!

We really enjoyed our stay. Room was lovely with our own balcony and pool and jacuzzi. Grounds are beautiful. Food was good. Spa services were excellent. But most important are the Mayan people. They are so endearing. Always pleasant and helpful. And do an excellent job. We were celebrating our 50th annniversary and this resort and its staff truly made it memorable. Did not like the step coming our of our room. Both of us almost got hurt because we forgot about it being there sometimes.