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Traveler Reviews on Riviera Maya

The Royal Playa del Carmen

4 of 5 stars
Columbus, OH
Sep 4, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

The Royal is in a great location in Playa. It is in the center of town and enjoys a beachfront location. The staff are friendly, however, everybody in the lobby will be offering various adventure packages. The rooms are nice and everyone of them is equipped with a jacuzi and all inclusive minibar. The food in the restaurants is not... more

Coco's Cabanas

5 of 5 stars
Rome, Italy
Sep 2, 2008

I hve been in Coco's cabana in August. I spent 7 nights there and it was very very nice. I suggest everyone to go there. It's a very quite place and the hosts, Helmut and Sylvia are very kind. They prepare very yummy dishes and the place is wonderful, at 50 mt from an incredible beach. Simone more

El Dorado Seaside Suites

Sep 2, 2008

well what can i say that has not been said before well here goes booked with first choice they where a bit of a let down mix up at check in at glasgow we booked extra leg room seats gave us seats in premier got on the plane seats double booked hung about till they sorted it out gave us... more

La Buena Vida

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Sep 2, 2008

We stopped at La Buena Vida for a VERY late lunch after a day out with Edventure Tours. We were all tired from snorkeling on the bay and La Buena Vida proved to be a great place to stop for a bite to eat. The wind had picked up considerably so we decided to sit in the enclosed upstairs portion,... more

Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso

Sep 2, 2008

Iberostar Grand was absolutely amazing. It was the nicest resort I have ever stayed at. The rooms were very nice with plenty of space. The resort was spotless. The employees constantly cleaned. I don't even think anything was dirty-but they just constantly cleaned. Everything was first class. An employee was always around asking if you needed something. We didn't have... more

Excellence Riviera Cancun

4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Sep 2, 2008

First off, let me start out by saying that this was our second stay at Excellence Riviera Cancun, so that alone should tell you in general what our thoughts on the hotel are. My Husband and I are both in our mid-20’s and our first stay was for our honeymoon, while this stay was just to get away and also... more

Gran Porto Real Resort and Spa

Sep 2, 2008

We had a bless. Everybody was amazing. Very nice. The food excellent and the hotel very comfortable. The beach was a little rocky but if you find a path to the end, Not problem. I went to Porto Real with my husband and son and it was the best holidays ever like Honey Moon. I would like to say thank... more

Ocean Coral & Turquesa

4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Sep 2, 2008

My husband and I just got back from a 6 day stay (Aug. 24-29th), not long enough. Wish we had booked at leat one more day but we had a great time nonetheless. I must say after reading most of the reviews on here i was pretty nervous to say the least, but i also know you can only believe... more

Ocean Maya

Sep 2, 2008

I stayed with a group of friends at the Ocean Maya the last week of August 2008. It was ok, but NOT the 5 star they claim it to be, so please please do not go expecting a 5 star. I read almost every review on here before we left, so I knew what to expect. The reviews said that... more

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

1 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
Sep 2, 2008

When we pulled up to the hotel, we noticed the landscaping and flower arrangements were missing. The lobby is not finished, the main bar is not finished. You can still see dry wall everywhere and you can hear construction going on. The check in process was miserable. We requested swim out and they had none. I've stayed at Secrets before... more

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda

5 of 5 stars
Calgary, Alberta
Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I just returned from a week at the Blue Bay Grand in Mayan Rivera and it was absolutely wonderful! I really have no idea how some people can [--] about this place as it was perfect…. We arrived at around 10 pm, checked in with no problems, and went straight to our room. We did ask for... more

Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya

5 of 5 stars
Hagerstown, Maryland
Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I traveled with my sister to the Grand Sirenis from Aug 25-31. I visit the area often and have many all inclusives to compare this to. Let me start by saying I LOVE THIS PLACE! Traveling Labor Day week was a great idea! The place was half empty! Always found beach or pool chairs with palapas (umbrellas) no matter what... more

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Sep 2, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Our group of 8 stayed at Secrets Maroma last week. It was their second week of operation. Overall, we had a nice time. Our check in was sort of a nightmare. Hotel mgr. did not have our reservations, but luckily, we saved hard copies of e-mails between him and our travel agent. He admitted his error and got us rooms... more

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda

Sep 2, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I were at the BBGE for a 2 week honeymoon. The resort is beautiful, but has some definite problems. The first week at BBGE we were so enthusiastic and didn't let anything bother us, but by week 2 when some of the charm of being away wore off, our experience quickly went down hill. We rarely complain... more

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun

5 of 5 stars
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this resort for the second week of our honeymoon. On our arrival we were offered 2 nights stay at Maroma beach (see seperate review) , and then upgraded from a deluxe Ocean View to an Ocean front suite. The resort is absolutely lovely. Very authentically mediterranean in appearence. Our suite was great, plenty of space and a fantastic... more

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo

1 of 5 stars
Baltimore MD
Sep 2, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I will start off by saying that I have extensively traveled through out the caribean and miexico, so this review will be candid about my experience here compared to the hundrerds of other locations in the world. First if you have kids, this place will be good for you. If you are a couple or not looking for the disney... more

Gran Bahia Principe Tulum

Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum part for 2 weeks recently. I had read plenty of TripAdvisor reviews before I went and had only come across 1 really negative one and having been there I would disagree with some of the views stated in that negative review. It is a beautiful resort, the hotel complex is huge. It... more

Grand Coco Bay

Sep 2, 2008

My Girlfriend and I just returned from the Grand Coco Bay from 08-26-08 to 08-29-2008. What a great trip and hotel. To start this is a 3 star hotel so dont go expecting 5 star service and food. Food was average but definatly worth eating. Service was good but you are not going to waited on hand and food. The... more

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

5 of 5 stars
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Sep 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and i were booked to stay at Secrets Capri for the 2nd week of our honeymoon (see seperate review on Capri), but on our arrival there we were offered 2 nights stay at Maroma Beach. I had seen it on the internet, and really liked the look of it, so we jumped at the opportunity....so glad that we... more

Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda

Sep 2, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We (myself + wife) just got backfor the BBGE. I write this review with no agenda or bias. Keep in mind I have stayed at a Sandals(Jamaica), Breezes (Bahamas) RIU (Playe del Carmen), Royal Hideaway (Playa del Carmen) and Sunscape (Punta Cana, Dom. Rep.) The resort is labeled as a Resort and Spa, thus it caters to that crowd. Thus... more

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