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IN MY OPINION YOU MUST READ & BEWARE!!! This is by far the WORST!!! vacation I have ever had. My family and I took our trip to Ixtapa in July expecting to relax and enjoy ourselves, however we were faced with terrible customer service, disgustingly filthy accommodations. When we arrived we were greeted with "unfortunately your rooms are not ready,... more
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Barcelo Ixtapa
Jul 24, 2008
Rooms are huge with great views very clean. Staff very friendly. Pools clean and warm. Ocean quite dangerous NOT recommended for anyone other than an adult who is very strong and fit. Room service for dinner never arrived. Buffet restaurant -the same thihg every night - food not very good at all-however the fresh fish and the fresh fruits were... more
La Casa Que Canta
Jul 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
My husband and I split our vacation in two parts- the first, in Ixtapa and finishing up at LCQC. Thank goodness we didn't do this in reverse order, since NOTHING could possibly compare to the heavenly experience LCQC offers. The first thing you notice upon arrival- SILENCE. No kids, no screaming, no whistles blowing, no organized pool/ beach volleyball activities.... more
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