Waited for luggage when room was ready. It never showed up, after an hour we went to the lobby and found our suitcase sitting there. When we told them, they just give us our case and we ended up taking it to our room ourselves. We found the food not hot in the buffet, our granddaughter got glass in her foot by a bar that had not been cleaned up. Some staff where very unfriendly which was strange for an all inclusive. We love Mexico and go sometimes four times a year but wil never go back to this resort.

We first visited Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun in September 2024 as Diamond Club guests, staying in a two-bedroom ocean-view suite with three adults and three children. That first experience was exceptional. From the accommodations to the service, food, amenities and overall attention to detail, we honestly could not have been more impressed. We loved the resort so much that we decided to return in August 2026—and this time brought additional family with us. Our group grew to 11 guests. We booked a two-bedroom Diamond Club oceanfront suite for four adults and three children, as well as an additional Diamond Club suite for two adults and two children. Unfortunately, our second visit was a completely different experience. What was once a resort we couldn't stop recommending became a frustrating and disappointing stay, particularly when it came to service and attention to detail. Our issues started immediately upon arrival. We checked in around 8:00 p.m., yet it took more than an hour for our luggage to be delivered to our room. Throughout the stay, basic room items such as coffee pods and coffee cups were repeatedly not restocked, requiring us to contact our Diamond Club concierge. The room-service ordering system through the TV also wasn't working properly, so once again we had to contact the concierge just to place orders. One example that sums up the level of service was a request for an iron. According to our WhatsApp conversation with the concierge, we requested one at 6:34 p.m. on our second night. By 7:28 p.m., nearly an hour later, it still had not arrived and we had to follow up again. These may seem like small things individually, but when you are paying for a Diamond Club experience, constantly having to chase down basic services becomes frustrating very quickly. Much more concerning was the handling of our four-year-old son's serious food allergies to egg, dairy and nuts. Despite explaining his allergies and requesting an appropriate meal at the buffet, we waited approximately an hour and ultimately left without the requested meal ever arriving. For a family resort, we expected much greater attention and communication when dealing with a young child's food allergies. The atmosphere around the resort had also changed considerably since our first visit. There was relentless solicitation throughout the property—photography sales, spa/massage sales, excursions, people walking around with parrots and other birds for paid photos, and other sales pitches. Instead of feeling like a relaxing premium resort, we often felt like we were constantly being approached to spend additional money. There were also significant renovations and disruptions during our stay. Approximately half of the buffet area was under construction. The Diamond Club check-in lounge was under renovation and had been relocated to a secluded conference area. Water slides were periodically closed for repainting, and we experienced resort-wide power outages on multiple days during our stay. We were also disappointed to discover that the Cave restaurant experience now came with a mandatory additional charge of approximately $65 USD because a themed show had been attached to the dining experience. For an all-inclusive Diamond Club stay, these types of additional mandatory charges were disappointing. What makes this review difficult to write is that we genuinely loved Royalton Splash after our first visit. Our 2024 stay was everything we wanted in a family vacation. We were so impressed that we returned two years later, upgraded to an oceanfront Diamond Club suite and brought additional family members with us because we wanted them to experience what we had experienced. Unfortunately, they didn't. We understand that resorts undergo renovations, equipment needs maintenance and occasional service issues happen. We don't expect perfection. But the number of issues we experienced over the course of this stay—from housekeeping and room service to food-allergy handling, construction, amenity closures, power interruptions and constant solicitation—was far beyond an isolated inconvenience. The biggest disappointment was seeing how much the overall level of service and guest experience seemed to have declined between our September 2024 visit and August 2026. Our first stay made us want to return and bring our family with us. Our second stay has unfortunately made us question whether we would return at all. We truly hope Royalton Splash takes guest feedback seriously and restores the level of service and attention to detail that made our first visit so memorable.

We had such a wonderful experience at Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and taken care of. The resort is beautiful, clean, and perfect for families; especially with children. The water park was a huge highlight for my kids, and there were so many fun activities throughout the stay. The food exceeded our expectations, with lots of variety and great quality at the restaurants and buffet. The entertainment team was fantastic, always friendly and energetic, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing while still being lively and fun. A special thank you to Eden Nail for all the help and support throughout the booking process and during our stay. Everything was smooth and well organized, which made our vacation even more enjoyable. We created beautiful memories and would absolutely recommend Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun to families looking for a fun, comfortable, and stress-free vacation in Mexico!

The resort grounds were very very clean and there were always workers cleaning and picking things up. The biggest plus of this resort is the staff! The friendliest and helpful workers overall of any all inclusive we’ve been to. The drinks were great with lots of choices. À la Carte restaurants Ma Maison and Rio were very comparable to decent Canadian cuisine. The gelato bar and cafe are delicious. The pools are busy. And the chair game is real! If you’re not up and reserving a chair before 7am you’re not getting one by the pool! It is a family resort and we have kids but we were not ready for the amount of toddlers and babies. It’s probably had the most amount of children running wild. The lazy river is amazing and we spent so much time in it! Rooms are fairly comfortable & cleaned well. We had a private cabana with pool one day and it was well worth the price and our best day at the resort. Overall it’s a nice resort for a decent price. We were almost scared out of coming to this resort because of complaints of sickness and food, but, no one in our group was ill. We couldnt use the beach because the sargassum was so bad the week we were there. The only complaint would be a little updating the waterpark slides and updating the beds and pillows (the beds/pillows and bedding were quite hard and not comfortable). And even though it’s a family resort we were a bit annoyed by the sheer volume of whining kids. We would return to this resort for sure but as Diamond Club to get a break from the busy family side.

The resort grounds were very very clean and there were always workers cleaning and picking things up. The drinks were great with lots of choices. À la Carte restaurants Ma Maison and Rio were very comparable to decent Canadian cuisine. The gelato bar and cafe are delicious. The pools are busy. And the chair game is real! If you’re not up and reserving a chair before 7am you’re not getting one by the pool! It is a family resort and we have kids but we were not ready for the amount of toddlers and babies. It’s probably had the most amount of children running wild. The lazy river is amazing and we spent so much time in it! Rooms are fairly comfortable & cleaned well. We had a private cabana with pool one day and it was well worth the price and our best day at the resort. Overall it’s a nice resort for a decent price. We were almost scared out of coming to this resort because of complaints of sickness and food, but, no one in our group was ill. We couldnt use the beach because the sargassum was so bad the week we were there. The only complaint would be a little updating the waterpark slides and updating the beds and pillows (the beds/pillows and bedding were quite hard and not comfortable). And even though it’s a family resort we were a bit annoyed by the sheer volume of whining kids. We would return to this resort for sure but as Diamond Club to get a break from the busy family side.

We went as a group of 8 adults and 5 children (ages 8, 10, 11, and 14). This is a great resort for families, but the adults also had a great time taking in the entertainment in the evenings and enjoying to the pool bar. This is a lively, family oriented resort. Buffet and al la carte restaurants were good. The kids loved ordering room service! The only thing we missed was more of a lively beach atmosphere.

The resort is a beauty, super clean. We were Diamond Club. The room was great and all worked, plenty of hot water, fridge restock daily, room cleaned perfectly except the day off of the regular cleaner. We were in block 17 7th floor and the view was fantastic. Our Butler Jhonny was great but I felt that we miss some information as we were 8 and in 4 different rooms and there was not much informations regarding directions to places. The check in was LONG over one hour, yes we had drinks and food at the check in but it took a long time to get to our rooms. The resort is great but they need to change their beach towel rules and stop the chairs reservations with the towels. This was a big issue for the none Diamond Club. In the Diamond club area we always had chairs available. Pools were great, drinks at the pools were also great specially at the Diamond club pool. Food was good to my taste at the Italian restaurant, the Buffet but we went to the Cave one night and did not find the food good. The beach is great we were surprise we could walk it pass our resort with no concern. Here is my main issue, we were a group of 16 12 adults anf 4 childrens. All was well until we went to the Japaneese ZEN Hibachi style restaurant. 12 of the adults had dinner there and 6 of us got extremly sick the next day, 5 did not have the energy to get out of the room. I was the brave one going for my walk and ended up tthrowing up 5 times at the Diamond Club pool in front of multiple resort employees and No one came to help me. We my wife and I travel multiple time yearly and never have I been so sick. The good thing is it last like 12 hours in my case. Once the butler found out I was sick he came to see if he could do anything for me but it was too late. 2 more of the group got sick during the return home in the plane. Resort is one of the nicest I have seen but they have issues with the FOOD and Nora Virus that hit nearly every groups that are there.

Enjoyed everything about this property. Good food, nice beach, nice room, great service, fun entertainment and amenities. Lots to do. Water slides, lazy river. Shout out to Victor in the dining room for breakfast. He helped us celebrate a special birthday. Specialty restaurants were excellent. Nice and close to the airport

We really enjoyed our stay, This is by far the largest resort my wife and I have ever stayed at, The resort is kept very clean, pools were great and the food was amazing. Most importantly the staff that worked at the resort were for nice.There were lots of restaurants and bars you did not have to go far to get food or drinks and of course the waiters were everywhere and always willing to help

Hotel staff not friendly and unprofessional selling tactics that makes you want to cringe. The hot tub area only for diamond club. This was our second time and will be the last. Rooms stink of sewage, changed room and smell was less. Room service takes hours, fridge top up for water inconsistent. Overall experience not great, had better experience at Cuba for fraction of the price. Had to stop friends from booking this hotel this week.

I found the resort itself clean, I wasnt impressed on the service. Seemed like all the workers we tired (over worked) and not very happy. Service was very slow everywhere. Food was alright but nothing spectacular. Not good for the beach but the pools were good.

Spent a week in November 2025. Not the greatest hotel! It lacked quality of food and service was not great. Bartenders couldn’t make a consistent drink taste the same. The grounds are clean and rooms clean. The pool was alright, obtaining a chair is difficult as you can get an unlimited amount of towels so everyone just places the towel and leaves for the day to reserve them. Service around pools was poor and require frequent tipping for returning. All night room service is great but what is the point with very limited poor food options and taste. Al a cartes difficult too book on the app. We had a swim up non diamond club and it was the best part of our stay. Absolute worse part is you can only use their taxi services to go anywhere. You cannot use transit or Uber as they are not allowed on resort. It’s a very very far walk to the main gate if you wish to go to Cancun or the mall etc. their price was $130usd return for a 20 min ride there. They should have daily shuttle service complimentary or even for affordable cost at very minimum to the gate. The rooms have a weird capacity to amplify hallway noise and room service carts run all night if your a light sleeper good luck! The beach was ok as was the water. The lazy river is by far the coldest water ever, and you need to bring your own tubes they have like 5 in total. The cost on site for a tube is $50usd overall not a pleasant stay.

The Royalton Splash was a great resort. The check in was not, 2 hrs, to many buses not enough staff. Rooms are beautiful, view was great!. Lots of options for food, from ala carts to food trucks, to pizzeria, buffet. The buffet was great for breakfast, not so good for lunch or dinner. Sports bar was awesome, food and snacks good and atmosphere for Jays Game amazing. Pools and drinks were good. A lot of pools to choose from. We did put towels on chairs in morning as there wasn't much shade and we wanted umbrellas, still had to keep moving for shade. The beach is not the best, sargassum, but was cleaned daily. Beach nice for walking, water not for swimming. Over all we had a great time, I would definitely recommend for families with children. Off season I think for adults is the best time. The staff were amazing on all accounts. Humberto at the sports bar was amazing, Carmilla at the Chill pool bar, and Armondo at Zen all to be commended on their service. Lots more servers to that I never got their names.

Check in could be better organized, as it did not have enough staff on. Grounds were lovely, one pool was not accessible for someone with limitations & other pool was too noisy. Fortunately we had a swim up which suited us perfectly & very quiet. Buffet had a great choice of food, but preferred a regular restaurant & have a choice of menu which we went to. Our room was fine but sliding door was very heavy to open & close. Our room was outside the main elevator to 8 floors & was extremely noisy with people using it at all hrs & woke us up most nts & had to call front desk & complain…..would not recommend that section. Lazy river was enjoyable & overall enjoyed my vacation

Grounds are amazing. Tons of activities for kids. The rooms are beautiful and well appointed. The food was excellent all week with great variety. Zen Teppanyaki and MA Maison were our favorites. The gym and free fitness classes are super. I lived sunrise yoga. You can take out kayaks, paddle boards and hobie cats. The staff are friendly and the service is excellent. I highly recommend Royalton Splash.

When we showed up to the resort at 9:30pm we found out we were in a single bed room without a pull out couch. We had to fight for a different room the next day. We have a 6'2 13yr old and a 3yr old. The rest of the trip was great, the resort was awesome. Beach is terrible.

The resort was beautiful! Rooms are nice, clean. The grounds are very clean and very pretty. The staff are very friendly. The lazy rivers, pools and slides were great! The food was ok. Zen Tappenyaki and Rio were wonderful and the service there was great! Score Sport Bar however, the service was terrible and the food was also not great. We waited a long time before we were asked about drinks and then it took 25-35 minutes before we got our food, which was cold and terrible. We also wanted to mention that the coffee place was supposed to be open 24hrs, but was not. They were frequently out of the regular coffee. They should definitely have more than 1 "regular" coffee station or a 2nd station on the other side of the room. There was more than enough room for that. We also didn't realize that you had to pay for the "extras" like bowling, laser tag. We thought that it should be included for the price of the hotel. And same with the use of the tennis or other sport area. This was only available to you if you were a Diamond Club Member. Over all, we did enjoy our stay.

We stayed at this resort the first week of April 2025. We chose Royalton because we have stayed at the Royalton in Punta Cana twice and loved it. We would go back to that on anytime. This one was good but we wouldn’t return. There are a lot of great things such as lots of activities and entertainment. Lots of restaurants. Always something going on. We did find this resort very congested. It’s a big resort packed full of people. That doesn’t bother us so much but it seemed like everything (pools, restaurants, hotel rooms, entertainment areas) are all crammed into one big area. There was no quieter parts or nice walking trails/walkways. Busy, crowded and congested. Lots of stuff for the kids to do but would have loved some quieter areas. Also, you have to wake up at the crack of dawn if you want to find any loungers by the pool (amongst rows and rows of loungers all crammed into every spare space). Enjoyed our trip but would not return to this spot.

The resort was amazing! We loved the buffet restaurant, it bas everything you can imagine and the food was delicious. The staff worked really hard to keep the resort so clean. The beach was really nice, the sand was soft and it was quiet at the beach. The resort was a short drive from the airport. There is a water park, lazy river and other things the keep the kids entertained. The night show, especially the white night was a lot of fun! Will definitely go back!

First the pluses: Very clean, well maintained and friendly staff. Knowing that this was a family resort, we expected lots of kids and their noise. However this was not the issue. The way the hotel was constructed, all the floors on the sides of the hotel were open all the way down to the lobby, with the noise carrying to every floor. The lobby was open and very breezy, with limited seating. The Diamond Club appeared to be flaunted, with their amenities & private pools, while there was only one pool for the rest of us. None Diamond Club people had balconies with no privacy & cheap uncomfortable chairs. At each end of the pool (not including the kids area) and the middle, there was music playing constantly. In the afternoon, a huge speaker was brought out and we were subjected to even louder music (which would have been pleasant had it not been booming). Acoustics were very poor throughout - the lobby, the theatre and even Rio Restaurant which had excellent food and service but was noisy with only 3 tables of people. The food in general was disappointing. No fresh pasta or stir fry at the buffet. The food at Grazi, the Italian restaurant was particularly bad. None of the four of us, who each ordered different meals, could eat much of it. Guest Services left my bag unattended & visible when they promised someone would be there to look after it. There is no door on the bathroom! Separate shower and toilet but no privacy to dress etc. plus it was cold stepping out of the shower. Signage on the resort indicated that it was 100% non smoking, yet there were several smoking sections we had to pass through.

Clean resort, nice grounds, great water park, lots of entertainment. Food sub par and guest services/amenities were over promised and under delivered. They say they have cribs (and they do) but they can’t guarantee them. Our stroller was damaged by the airline and we needed to rent a stroller. Guest services gave ZERO information on rental options and did not have any insight to support us. Since it was last minute I couldn’t find any rentals online and I couldn’t get one delivered from wal mart. My in-laws were diamond club and had a butler. They asked the butler for help and the butler literally arranged with their external pharmacy right away for us to have a rental stroller and it was delivered within the hour. This type of perk should NOT be reserved for diamond club in my opinion. This was a total turn off.

We recently stayed at Royalton Splash Cancun and had a mix of enjoyable moments and frustrating experiences that are worth sharing. While we had a good time overall, several areas could benefit from better management to create a smoother, more relaxing vacation for guests. Arrival and Check-In Our vacation got off to a rocky start with a long, drawn-out check-in process. We arrived early (just before 11:00 a.m.), knowing rooms wouldn’t be ready until 3:00 p.m. However, we spent nearly an hour waiting in line before being handed a pager and told it would be about 20 minutes. Instead of going for a swim, we decided to relax with a drink. By the time we checked on our room status after an hour, we were informed it could be several more hours. At 3:00 p.m., pre-check-in guests were still waiting, but staff served new arrivals instead of directing them to the proper line. This created chaos, confusion, and unnecessary delays. Adding to the frustration, we were approached by a third-party representative selling timeshares, posing as resort staff. We spoke with many other guests who shared similar frustrations, particularly with the disorganized check-in process. This appears to be a common pain point that needs serious attention. Room, Swimout Convenience, and Housekeeping Our swimout room was a definite highlight. Being able to take a quick dip before heading to the main pools or enjoy a peaceful swim before bed was fantastic. The private, easy water access gave our stay a luxurious feel. We even received bar service at the swimout, although it was infrequent and a bit inconvenient—but a nice bonus nonetheless. When it came to maid service, we noticed some inconsistencies: Housekeeping showed up at different times each day, making it hard to plan around. Sheets were never changed during our stay. While we could have requested this, we were curious to see if it would happen without prompting—it didn’t. No towel art was provided, a small touch we’ve enjoyed at other resorts. This simple addition could have earned higher tips and added charm to the experience. Pool and Chair Situation If you plan to spend your days by the pool, be prepared to get up early. Pool chairs were nearly impossible to find unless you claimed them by 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.—and even that didn’t guarantee your spot. We witnessed several instances of chair stealing, where guests moved or took chairs already reserved, leading to tense exchanges. A towel card system would make this experience far more enjoyable by reducing hoarding. We were guilty of the current system’s flaws, often using six towels for our family of three, including those in our swimout room. Dining and Food Quality Dining was a mixed bag. The Rio Brazilian Restaurant stood out as the best experience, with great food, attentive service, and a delightful atmosphere. Unfortunately, the buffet and other à la cartes didn’t measure up. Temperature Issues: Hot food was often lukewarm, and cold dishes weren’t chilled properly. Basic Flavors: The seasoning and variety felt underwhelming compared to other resorts. While we didn’t experience any foodborne illness, we spoke with several guests who had gotten sick. It’s clear that food handling and temperature control are areas that need serious improvement. Bar Service While friendly and efficient in terms of speed, bar service was inconsistent with drink accuracy. On multiple occasions, drinks came out completely different than what was ordered—a Bahama Mama could be something mango-flavored, or a strawberry daiquiri would appear instead. More attention to order-taking would go a long way in improving the bar experience. Overall Impression The resort offers beautiful amenities and fun opportunities, but management could do more to address operational inefficiencies. From a more structured pool chair system to improved food, drink quality control, and housekeeping routines, there are clear ways to elevate the guest experience. Despite the hiccups, we enjoyed the time spent relaxing in our swimout room and by the pool—just be prepared for some patience-testing moments. Would we return? Possibly, if some of these improvements are made. For now, we recommend going in with tempered expectations, a strategy for navigating the resort’s quirks, and a bit of luck avoiding any food-related issues.

The resort was well laid out. Easy access to all bars and restaurants. We had Diamond club which gave us access to better rooms and restaurants. Room service was great. Pools were great if you could get chairs. Down at 6:30 am to secure chairs. Our butlers were non existent. We booked our own restaurants. Needed to call down to housekeeping to clean our rooms twice as they were not cleaned by 5:00 pm.

Generally the hotel was very clean, modern and had many amenities. The check in process was a bit disorganized and frustrating, but the app is great. The steakhouse and Agave had amazing food. Overall good food. Our young kids (almost 2 and 5) did not make enough use of the waterpark as it is better suited to older kids. However they loved the kids club, the pool and the nightly shows. The beach however is rarely in use. It does have seaweed and is murky but we would have used it and played in the sand more. No one talks about it and there are no signs but we learned from past reviews and the bartender that this is due to crocodiles nearby. Thankfully we never encountered any but it made us fearful of spending much time at the beach. This is the only reason I may not go back to this location. Even though the Royalton overall was a good resort. If you don’t care for the beach at all, then it’s worth the visit.

The overall experience at the resort was good especially if you have kids. This resort caters a lot of the entertainment at night towards kids. It has a lot of pools so over crowding isn’t usually a problem. There is more than enough bars and a la carte restaurants but beware not all the proper information is given at Checkin regarding reservations. The laser tag, bowling and trampoline are not included and are quite expensive so be cautious of that.The resort is only 18-20 minutes from cancun airport so that was great. There are a lot of drink options but it’s best to ask for a drink menu as when we asked the servers what they recommend, some were dumbfounded. Our room was great and cleaned well everyday, no complaints there. Another tip is to pay the resort tax at checkout not Checkin. The shops on the resort are not cheap and the next closest shopping would be 1hr away at playa del Carmen. It’s hot so I’d recommend bringing a hat.

This hotel is only a few years old, so the building and its amenities are still quite new. Our room was beautiful. We opted for the Diamond Club once we arrived and it was worth it. The restaurants are fantastic and the service is outstanding. The beach unfortunately is experiencing an influx of seaweed, but the hotel staff is doing all that they can to minimize it through daily raking and setting up a seaweed barrier out on the water. The proximity to the airport is really convenient. Only a 15-20 minute drive.

IT WAS THE BEST RESORT THAT I HAVE STAYED AT CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN ROOMS WERE CLEAN STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND ACCOMMODATING FOOD SELECTION WAS VERY GOOD BEACH WAS NOT TO GOOD SEAWEED ALL OVER THE PLACE

Very clean. Super friendly staff. Good food. Great shows. Super family friendly resort. Lots of programs for kids. Clean gym and well equipped. That totally worth the money we paid. Spa was very great but abit pricy.

The resort was really nice, entertainment was amazing and the pools were great! We were in Diamond Club so we utilized the pools in that area the most. Entertainment was amazing and there was lots of things to do. For a 5-star resort, the food was not that great. The a la carte restaurants were not great. Rio was the only decent one and we ended up eating there 3 out of the 7 days we were there. Buffet was better than the restaurants. For a 5-star, the food should be a lot better. We also did not sleep well because you could hear everything going on in the halls. Probably woke up 5+ times a night due to people walking, talking, things rolling, people deciding to randomly knock on doors for fun or stomping around. Overall, it was a great resort for entertainment and all of the activities but the food was not good.

The hotel grounds and pools were lovely. Our kids 12 and 8 loved the water park. Unfortunately these were overshadowed by the poor customer service and terrible food. We couldn’t get into most of the a la carte restaurants, or had to wait 90+ minutes on a table. When we did get in the food was awful. My daughter was served a raw burger in the steakhouse. We heard of families with food poisoning after eating in one other restaurant. The food at the buffet was of very poor quality and was constantly running out.

We were very disappointed with this Royalton experience. We have been to several but the things we expected as diamond you don’t get here. Everyone is mixed together- no diamond on the beach , no food service on the beach - shows are boring and short. We wouldn’t recommend this resort. There is up charge for everything- bowling, laser tag and decent wine. It’s too bad the employees are not treated properly and the management team lacks professionalism. The employee turnover is extremely high and I can see why.

Beautiful resort. Lots of options for food, pools,/waterpark/lazy rivers and the beach was great and easily swimmable. Took advantage of an excursion which was worth the extra $$. Lots of nice people and the place was hopping ! It was completely booked up(busy time of the year) . They left a lovely little cake for my bday in our room. Sweet surprise! Very clean and well attended resort . The staff were very helpful. Wished we had the 2 queen beds that we booked instead of the king and a pull out sofa. That was disappointing. No option to change the room without a 1000$ upgrade. Otherwise it was a very nice basic room with ocean views. Would go again but not in March.(Sudden onslaught of a large group 18 year year olds exercising their new drinking talents. Just doing 18 year old things. I wasn't expecting that spring break energy-We have been to the neighbouring Royalton at least 4 times and that wasn't the case)

Very nice , definitely worth it. The check in process was the only thing I can complain about, they didn’t listen to our requests and had us moving around the next day even though it wasn’t still what we wanted.

Nice stay, food soso, beach soso, resort nice, not enough staff, rude from time to time, but likely due to shirr staff. Same company runs Planet H at Costa M. That resort was nicer, better food, and staff.

Check in took very long . Not from a lack of staff but the process. Once checked in we got a room that was already occupied , how that happens.. I have no idea !! Next morning we toured around the grounds and were happy the hotel was clean and well kept . My kids loved the water park . I did find slides marked low intensity seemed a little too fast for my 8 year old . Food was great . Hunters steakhouse definitely a must to eat at. I never had any problems getting into restaurants. I ate between 5-6:00 every night so I had no line ups .

We were pleased with the resort. Food, and accommodation was great. Pool areas were good, though kids need a shallower pool.We asked for Antonio each morning at the breakfast buffet, he was excellent. As was Ignasio( not sure of spelling) serving us drinks in the outdoor pool area. We sat in the area he was serving each day.

We had a trip to this destination as a group of 11 (8 adults and 3 kids). We never were at this destination before and decided to try it. There are some assessments of the trip: Hotel/rooms: rooms are of sufficient size, very clean with everything required available. Beds can be changed as often as required. Minibar was restocked daily to replenish consumed items (regular assortment for Mexico). We found that rooms with so call "ocean view" are not really required since garden view rooms have partial exposure to see ocean as well. No complains regarding hotel/rooms. Grounds: there is not much green space since hotel is surrounded by lush swamp and only areas someone can use is beach strip and internal area of u-shaped hotel's building. Plenty of pools are available with different water temperature and depth which satisfies adults and children. Lots of loungers everywhere, unlimited towels are available almost 24/7 with no towel cards which is very convenient. Various slides are attractive for everyone (kids/adults). Beach: beach is sufficiently long and walkable with sea weeds cleaned every morning. Swimming area is surrounded by buoys which break large waves and making swimming more attractive. On negative side, color of water was a bit strange - greening/brownish - and murky especially afternoon. Some plastic debris was floating which may be discouraging for sensitive people to swim. Bottom was sandy with no rocks. Food: buffet food was various to satisfy needs of people with different diets. Daily sashimi, soups, salads, fruits, etc. However, availability of meats and fish could be improved (beef, lamb, salmon) and service at grilling islands was not really fast. Also, ready-to-go grilled food was not always timely available. Between pools some stations were available to get some snacks during day time which was very good! A-la-carte restaurants: as almost everywhere in Mexico and Dominican Republic, it would be unreasonable expectation to experience very high quality of authentic culinary based on restaurant's type. We visited Italian (good), French (so-so), Japanese (show, presentation was good with the same menu of fried rice and grilled proteins - flank steak, salmon, chicken breast and shrimps) and Brazilian. In the last one, staff has very limited understanding of what Brazilian steakhouse is about, picanha was undercooked, chicken was bloody inside making it unsafe to eat. Trimming knives were dull making meat shaving very challenging. As such, our experience was not very good. Also, some of us visited steakhouse with kids and it took them almost two hours to be served. We believed that absence of reservation with staggered time and volume of visitors is the main reason for somewhat unsatisfactory service. But, maybe, other people considered that all was good and only us have some negative comments. Finally: I would rank this resort as solid 4 stars and perhaps family with children may come over for a week or so due to all conveniences for them. Personally, I would not come again since for about same price there are (in my opinion) better resorts (e.g. Barcelo, RIU or Palladium) in Mexico and Dominican Republic.

We had a wonderful holiday at the Royalton Splash. We have travelled several times to Mexico and the Caribbean, and were very impressed with the service, accommodations and incredible food at this resort. This is definitely a resort that is geared towards young children - lots of activities and evening shows for smaller humans who looked to be having a blast. The beach is beautiful, but the water is not clear for swimming. Very little seaweed during the time that we visiting and a walkable and safe beach. The short shuttle ride from the airport is fantastic. We felt that the staff were incredibly responsive and we look forward to returning in the future with grandkids.

I think there should be more entertainment things for adults . It a great place for kid. The bad thing is the upgame we have to paid to use it. It should be free or one time free if you stay for a week. The bed sheet is not clean, need more improvement!!

From the rooms to the staff to activities I loved this resort . It’s beautiful . The activities the rooms the pools the water park . There was something to do everyday and I had an amazing experience staying here , I highly recommend

I missed the Spanish culture; the “Mexico feel” Amazing restaurants and good food Service was good everywhere but never particularly noticed staff going above and beyond. Was disappointed with the extra pay activities ie jump zone bowling and laser tag… overall well kept resort and I would return

We splurged for the diamond club at the resort. Turns out they don't even check for diamond wristbands. The private diamond club pool area is crowded. The only time to go is in the morning, otherwise lots of drunk rowdy people at the swim-up bar. Room was new and nice. Some difficulty having our room cleaned and turned over during the day (they came at 9am one day, and 4pm the other day).

Staff were fantastic. Food was amazing. Kids had so much to do all day. Drinks were definitely not watered down!!! Our butler’s were top notch. Fridge was stocked each day. Due to sargassum the beach we didn’t use, but the pools and lazy rivers made up for it. Kids loved the water slides, bowling, trampoline. Vibe team had games going for kids and adults.

Overall, The Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun was wonderful. This resort is much bigger than what we typically book, however we had two teenagers with us, and we wanted to make sure there was plenty for them to do, and there sure was!! There are so many different things to do here that I don't think anyone gets a chance to do it all. While we were there, we used the lazy river and water slides, the scuba center, all the pools, the gym (which was amazing), the poolside games and activities (ping pong, Jenga, volleyball, water polo). We also went bowling twice and did the trampoline park. we did swim in the ocean, and although there was some seaweed on shore the ocean floor was sandy and soft and the water warm! We walked a long way down the beach, and I will say that this resort was doing by far the best on maintaining the seaweed cleanup. There was always something fun to do! For Dinner and Lunch we ate at the following restaurants (listed best to worst): Rio, Zen, Hunter Steakhouse, Smoke, Nibbles, Grazie, The Cave. The Cave was the only one that we really didn't enjoy- but I would say all of the food is great by all-inclusive standards, but nothing spectacular compared to our own cooking or restaurants at home. What we did love was the variety- which was much better than any other resort we have ever been to. The Buffet has an amazing selection of fresh foods, and the kids liked it the best! The cafe had wonderful coffee and pastries in the morning (but unfortunately, a pretty long line up). The coffee here was much better than at the buffet. we are early risers, so we joined the club of saving 2 or 3 loungers (for 4 of us) before 6AM each day. We did notice that you could always find a lounger or two, just maybe not in your preferred location. getting up early just ensured we picked our favorite spot. Another thing we did like about this resort is the layout. The resort is huge- but the layout makes almost everything convenient no matter your location. I don;t have much to complain about but the 2 things that put a bad taste in our mouth were 1) The wrist bands DO NOT stay on, our teenagers both lost one and had to pay $130 CAD to replace them. This is crazy, if you are going to use this system then get wrist bands that stay on while kids are doing the activities that your resort provides! we did end up melting the band strings which helped, but we had to continue to resecure them throughout the week. 2) The room layout with the see through glass shower and open concept bathroom was not ideal for us, our teenaged son and his friend. There was no privacy- I had to get dressed in the toilet room, and luckily after reading reviews I had brought a plastic shower curtain from home which we used to provide privacy for the shower. All in all, this is a great family resort that felt safe and secure and had fantastic service- I would highly recommend for families with older pre-teens or teenagers!

My family was there from March 18-25. Resort: it's beautiful. Hotel was great. Service was great. They supplied your small fridge everyday with pop, beer and water. Bottled water was always available around the resort. Staff was there to serve you when needed. Staff puts out towels on the chairs for you. The Vibe team were amazing with daily activities. The kids club was good ( ages 4-12) and accommodating at times. Staff cleaning was good. They did use precautions in dealing with serving food both in buffet and A la Carte restaurants. Pools: were amazing. Activities during the day for kids and adults. Only if you were DC then you had your own pool area. We did an excursion to Isle Mujeres on a luxury boat. Great trip for the day. Negative: the traffic from airport to resorts are dreadful. They are making the roads bigger but except longer delays to get anywhere. It's a good family resort. It's clean . Staff is friendly Negative: the beach on that whole coastline- not good. Seaweed is bad. The workers are there everyday trying their best to clean and rake up the seaweed that finds its way to the shoreline. People have not been swimming in the ocean which is to bad. I would recommend this resort to families with kids. My kids were 12 and 15. They enjoyed themselves especially water volleyball

The resort food was really good and the staff are working hard to please everyone. The entertainment staff were very friendly and outgoing. Our teen enjoyed playing Bingo, volleyball and hubby enjoyed playing water blackjack. Yes, there is seaweed and unfortunately the area is known for it. We still went in the ocean. Our teen loved the water park, gym and pools. We enjoyed the lazy rivers. We got an ocean front jacuzzi, diamond club room. Because it was March break, it was handy to have butlers make our reservations for dinners, otherwise, I don’t see a need for it. The rooms were really clean, but I do hope they fix the slamming of the doors. You are not really near anything, so if you are looking for shopping or seeing the sites, this is not the place for you. Lots of kids slipping on the pool area, while running around, so be aware of that. Our teen was not racing around and wore flip flops and was fine.

The resort overall was fantastic the first few days. There is lot’s to do for the kids - splash park for the younger ones, lazy river, big slides, trampoline$, bowling$, laser tag$ , etc. The food is amazing! The restaurants have delicious food. Zen was our favourite. The beach is not particularly swimmable as there is a lot of sargassum but we enjoyed being in there anyhow. The pools have a lot going on and are super fun. The gelato ice cream was our go to treat daily. The cafe had the best latte’s. The service was amazing - staff always smiling and very kind. Our room was cleaned daily. The shows in the evening are fantastic! This resort is very family oriented - I do not suggest couples go here. People are also getting up extremely early to ‘reserve’ pool loungers (around 5:00-6:00am) and they are all ‘reserved’ by 7:00am. That wasn’t a big deal for us as we were always on the go - however - it was extremely difficult to find a lounger by the pool. When we did want one - we couldn’t easily find one as they’re all ‘reserved’. Most people would not show up for hours - if at all. We would usually go sit at the beach as there are more empty loungers there. Also, many people got sick with what everyone believes is the norovirus. The hotel needs to do a deep clean. The sickness was horrible and went through our family one by one, and for this particular reason ruined our amazing trip. We have seen many reviews on other sites where people were getting sick (prior to our arrival) and it seems to be spreading fast now. There needs to be hand sanitizing in the buffet and restaurants. We witnessed a few people getting sick in front of our eyes. Something has to be done as almost everyone there has had it or knows someone who had it! We have been home for a couple days and still recovering. Royalton , do better - people are getting sick left, right and centre! Because of this reason I would NOT recommend anyone to go until this is under control. For this reason I am giving the hotel a 3 star .

The hotel and the grounds were very clean. Some of the finishes to the room we were staying at and around the resort looked a little rushed. The pool area is nice, but there isn’t enough chairs for everyone. The beach is actually really nice but the ocean in that area is very dirty. Looked like brown water. The water slides were great. The food was amazing and the staff were really nice. If you aren’t diamond club you can’t reserve al carte restaurants. The best kept secret is the sports bar for food! Overall I probably won’t go back, but it is a nice resort.

Great fun things to do for the kids - awesome waterslides, laser tag, bowling and nightly shows but they did not enforce the no holding of lounge chairs so it was very challenging to find a seat by the pool and the beach was horrendous with seaweed (not the hotels fault but the seaweed came early). The rooms were great but doors paper thin so you could hear all the hallway noise loudly in the rooms. The restaurants (except for the Smoke) were absolutely amazing and the bars were mainly stocked with mid-top shelf booze. The Sunwing bus didnt pick us up from the airport for nearly TWO HOURS and the check-in was a nightmare between the guy taking 45 mins to set up our rooms and wrist bands to him totally not assigning one of the rooms at all and our luggage getting misplaced. Beware there are extra fees once you arrive - daily resort fees per person are extra.

There is something for everyone. It was absolutely fantastic! Room was terrific and clean. Many pools! Food was great! Beach was awful but that is not the resorts fault! Restaurants were terrific!

Resort is nice however there are certainly things for them to work out. Beach is gross because there is swamp that runs right into the ocean along one side .. with all the garbage that's sitting in the swamp running down (along with who knows what else).Tons of seaweed that they can't keep up with (no fault of anyone but not a clean beach).... Flooding btw the beach and resort when rains.. Being beside the swamp creates and awful smell in the rooms in building 11 on that side, you cannot leave your sliding door open. Rooms are nice, nothing grand but clean and nice. Shower runs out into the bathroom after shower (doesn't drain well so floor is constantly wet (we had to leave a towel on the floor to soak up water - not a big deal tho)). We experienced theft out of a zipped backpack and staff said they'd do 'investigation' however, another member of the staff said nothing will transpire (they were being honest). Fridges were never stocked unless you called and asked them to come. Staff on beach were wonderful. Most other staff seemed as though we were HIGHLY INCONVIENCING them by asking them for food or drinks though. ONE bar is decent with great staff (cocktail bar in lobby across from cafe)... however, we did not feel impressed with any of the other bars or restaurant staff, in particular the Mexican bar beside the gift shop had horrible service (however, the VIBE team that entertained there were great!). Water park is cool but everyone in our party left 'injured', with major cuts and bruises from the slides. The gym is awesome and overall the food was 'good'. The bowling was fun and the 'play zone' activities look cool but for the amount of rooms the resort holds, there is definitely going to be a hard time gaining access to those activities, it's a very small space (which you do need a reservation for).

Our vacation was fun but if I had to do it again I would not go to the same resort. Food variety is poor. They did not even have hot chocolate because they had no chocolate powder 5 days out of 7. No Ice cream most of the days at the buffet. No tropical drinks or anything to do with fruits. No hot tub and if you want anything that can be close to hot water ,not hot, you have to pay $150 for a warm little pool. Even though You paid for the hotel you are not allow to enjoy the entire hotel because you cannot access the whole resort as a “diamond club” option make you and your family feel like a second class citizen. Most staff was still very friend and the service was good. Watch out of the rooms with a very intense smell. Make sure to switch right away although they might give you the run around. That awful smell won’t go away. Trip Central was amazing to deal with and will be booking my trips with them in the future. Cancun was fun and if you have the time do the catamaran tour.. WOW!

Lots of areas around resort for adults and children to be entertained. Clean bathrooms and lots of good food! Water park and arcade was just opening up when we arrived, excited to come back to see the resort fully complete.