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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 207
Description: Oceanfront high-rise condominium complex conveniently located near Mayan ruins and 20 minutes from Cancun Int'l Airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Blvd Kukulcan Km 17
Lote 50 Zona Hotelera
Cancun 77500
Mexico
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“Breathtaking View”

Royal Caribbean

5 of 5 stars
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Apr 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Royal Caribbean March 29 thru April 5th and absolutely loved the resort. We were in unit B906. Don't panic if you are up on one of the upper floors because we rarely waited for an elevator. The view from our large balcony was breathtaking. I believe the resort was full, but there was always plenty of room around the pool and our kids were practically the only ones in the pool most of the time. We enjoyed pool bingo, water aerobics and of course 1/2 price happy hour started at 3 pm and we enjoyed many varieties of tropical drinks (alcohol or non-alcohol). My son couldn't get enough of the Nachos Grande that he'd order poolside each day for a snack or lunch. It was so convenient to just use our room card to charge food/drinks/etc.
We ate off site most evenings at Margarittaville, Senor Frogs, Rainforest Cafe, Captain's Cove, Shrimp Bucket and a reservation specialist at the resort made these reservations for us each evening, so we didn't have to wait. My favorite meal was at Captain's Cove -- My husband and I ordered the seafood platter for two and it is awesome. Senor Frogs was a bit too much excitement for the kids and the food/service wasn't very good. The atmosphere is always fun at Margarittaville and there are some nice souvenier shops close by. My 13 year old daughter enjoyed shopping at La Isla Shopping Mall. We took the city bus most places and found it very convenient. One day we rented a car from the resort and drove to Xcaret to snorkel, float in the underground river and take in all the sites. The car they gave us was a piece of junk. I was so nervous driving to Xcaret because I had to punch the brakes to the floor for them to work. There was also a red light on the entire trip that may have signaled trouble with the engine or something, so I was worried we'd break down in the middle of nowhere. To make things worse, we ended up downtown Cancun on the drive home and drove thru some seedy parts of town because we missed "the hotel zone" sign to get us back to the beach. So we learned some lessons from that experience. Xcaret was worth visiting. We booked (on-line) the all-inclusive day with the kids (ages 9, 13) and had a delicious buffet lunch at La Pennisula. Take plenty of dollar bills would be a suggestion for tips and bus fare. We never exchanged much US money for Pesos. The bus fare for 4 people is $2.60, so we'd always give them $3.00. We took the Royal Shuttle to the Royal Sands one day and enjoyed that. There seemed to be more action at that pool/beach and more college age kids. I prefer the less crowded, more low-key Royal Caribbean. At both pools, there was no music and that is one thing I would have enjoyed. One thing we wish we would have done was paint a piece of pottery on site at the resort. Each of the Royal resorts have an area to do this and it's really inexpensive -- would have been a nice remembrance. We were so happy to get this timeshare trade to the Royal Caribbean -- it was awesome to trade a one bedroom (Orlando, FL) and get a 2 Bedroom Villa (1,400+ square feet) for $150.00 thru Interval International. It pays to Deposit early!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view of the Gulf
    • Disliked — Leaving it to come home.
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LovetheBeach64's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 19, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $132 (year-round)
“great family hotel”

Royal Caribbean

4 of 5 stars
lexington
Apr 5, 2008

There really isn't much bad to say about the Royal Hotels. It was perfect for families, the food was great and the rooms very clean. That said, the time share pitch was more than I wanted to deal with. You are assigned a concierge who really is trying to sell you a unit. Ours ignored us when he figured out we weren't interested. This was good because he bugged me, but bad becasue we were on our own for reservations. The only other negative, the beds were very uncomfortable and the airconditioner loud. I didn't sleep well. The beach was pretty but too rocky for little kids to swim safely. Laurie

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laurie123's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: April 05, 2008
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“Excellent Hotel”

Royal Caribbean

5 of 5 stars
Wisconsin
Mar 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I went to the Royal Caribbean in January 08 with his brother and new wife . I didn't know what to expect, but let me tell you this resort is a wonderful place! The view from our hotel room was breath taking. The ocean was gorgeous and the view of Nichupte' Bay from our front was just as lovely. I highly recommend this resort to people of all ages. The restaurant, Tradewinds, was nice. Great food and service and what was really nice... we could go to the Royal Mayan and Islander which were on each side of the Caribbean, as they are all in the Royal family. We went to Chitzen Itza for a day trip and the service from the travel agency Thomas Moore, was great! I would advise anyone that has any interest at all in the Mayan culture to visit Chitzen Itza...it was an awesome sight!
The weather was beautiful also...we came from about -20 degrees below zero, so the 80's were heaven! Yes, we are from Wisconsin!!! We even got to see our beloved Green Bay Packers play in the championship game. Being at the Caribbean, made their loss a little easier to take!!
The staff at the Royal Caribbean was wonderful...from the front desk staff to our maid, Marguerita, who kept our room spotless, my experience was a wonderful one and I can't wait to return, as they say when you arrive, "Welcome Home".

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — No party animals
    • Disliked — Absolutely nothing!
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Wendys40's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 23, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping
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Average price*: $132 (year-round)
“Wonderful Spring Break Vacation!”

Royal Caribbean

5 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Mar 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Everything was perfect at the Royal Caribbean Resort for our week-long Spring Break vacation. If you stay here, you will LOVE it! The villas were immaculate and contained everything you need to have a perfect vacation. There was plenty of room, comfortable beds, beautiful views, and this property is convenient to everything.
We traded our time share property through Interval International for a villa here. We were not disappointed in anything. The beach, the pools, the restaurants, the Royal properties next door, the free shuttle to the Royal Sands...everything was wonderful.
If you are lucky enough to stay here, you will be amazed at the cleanliness of your villa and the grounds. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. You can stay in and cook in your full kitchen, eat on the balcony overlooking the azure sea, or go downstairs to a comfortable restaurant. The grocery store and shops on-site made everything very convenient.
If you get the chance to stay at the Royal Caribbean a week, don't pass it up. It is a little piece of Heaven here on Earth!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Spacious villas, location of resort, beautiful blue ocean
    • Disliked — Nothing
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kmfitzgerald's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: October 31, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Wonderful Family Vacation”

Royal Caribbean

Feb 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in Cancun with my husband, 3 kids, and my parents. Wonderful family resort. Super clean, large spacious villas, and extremely friendly staff. Royal Carribean is right in the middle of Royal Mayan and Royal Islander, so you can dine and swim at all 3 resorts simply by walking through the interconnected hallways. We had a beautiful view, lovely beach area. No wild parties at this resort...very calm and relaxing.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness
    • Disliked — Access to shopping
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Fivetotravel's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 22, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Blvd Kukulcan Km 17 | Lote 50 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500, Mexico