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Traveler Reviews on Cancun

El Dorado Royale

1 of 5 stars
jondailey   1 contribution
austin, tx
Nov 7, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

DO not come here if rain is in the forecast, unless you want to buy a timeshare. We stayed 6 days during which TS Ida showed up in the middle. Rain is a normal thing at this time in this area, however this resort had no rain plan. We were essentially trapped in our room for days with no way... more

ME Cancun

3 of 5 stars
littleflower07   6 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Nov 7, 2009

Actually the mistake we made was to stay in Cancun! It is a horrible, pointless, trashy, americanised long strip of beach full of in-your-face hotels, restaurants and shopping malls!!! Like a cheap crap version of Las Vegas! And absolutely crawling with American tourists! Anyway, we only stayed there 1 night before heading back home and it was MORE than enough!... more

Cancun Palace

1 of 5 stars
thesteig   1 contribution
thesteig
Nov 7, 2009

IF YOU ARE IN A HURRY, SEE THE PART ABOUT FOOD POISONING. The Moon Palace was highly recommended by our travel agent. We looked forward to our honeymoon trip. We arrived at the Moon Palace to get into a line which looked like we were in an immigration office. It took over an hour to check in while we lugged... more

La Parilla

4 of 5 stars
cjguitar30   8 contributions
Crystal Lake, IL
Nov 6, 2009

We are traveling with our young children, so we really value the opportunity to dine in places with "authentic" Mexican decor plus Mariachi, etc. We were not disappointed at La Parilla. I don't know what "real" Mexican food should be like. We hosted an exchange student last year and quickly realized it was almost impossible to show him "real" American... more

Selvatica Canopy Expedition and Adventure Tour

5 of 5 stars
pwwaxman   4 contributions
Pennsylvania
Nov 6, 2009

While on vacation in Canun for our 25th wedding anniversary, we came across this AMAZING ADVENTURE, Zip Lining at night! Our senses were stimulated, and our excitement elevated as we zip lined above the trees with limited lighting. The professional staff guided us safely throughout the jungle. Their unique and friendly personalities made it an experience we will never forget.... more

Riu Cancun

4 of 5 stars
TomB8   1 contribution
Nov 6, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Resort was really nice. Wasn't overly excited about the restaurants but we we were only able to get a reservation one night at the steak house. Was not impressed with the meal and ended up eating the buffet the rest of the time. Everything else about the place was great! more

The Royal Cancun

5 of 5 stars
IrelandTraveler   5 contributions
Boston, MA
Nov 6, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

The hotel was amazing. This is my first time at an all-inclusive but I usually stay at high-end hotels for work and leisure and I have to say that this was a great experience. The staff was attentive but not overly attentive, which I like. The rooms, although luxurious, still have a traditional rustic feel to it. The food...I can't... more

Cancun Caribe Park Royal Grand

1 of 5 stars
lissett4   1 contribution
New York
Nov 6, 2009

I went to Cancun with my husband for vacation , the hotel is beautiful but it has the worse service. There is NOT water at night time.... if you call to reception they put you in hold for a long time and never call u back... Also I spoke with the manager her name is Gabriela and she didn't do... more

Hotetur Beach Paradise

4 of 5 stars
chatbleu   1 contribution
Michigan
Nov 6, 2009

We stayed at the Beach Paradise in July for my husband's 30th birthday. It was a wonderful stay. You cannot beat the beach! The food was fine. The breakfast buffet was great, the snacks by the pool and the dinner buffet were ok, but the Italian was terrible. We did not try the Mediteranean. The drinks are good and the... more

Aqua Cancun

2 of 5 stars
ontheroadagain100   28 contributions
Las Cruces, NM
Nov 6, 2009

We made a reservation six months in advance to insure a good room. We selected a mid range room which was larger and a bit nicer than the others. The room also had a balcony looking out over the water. This place has some pros: The pool area is fantastic, the rooms are beautifully appointed and the staff (all kids)... more

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Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
MichiganLily04   1 contribution
michigan
Nov 6, 2009

This is the second time that my friends and I stayed here. The service was great and as usual so was the pool entertainment. Daniel and Alessa are full of energy and have a way of getting everyone involved. The new sun set grill and the water slide for adults also was a nice addition to the resort. The buffets... more

jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

3 of 5 stars
FishBoy1   3 contributions
Detroit
Nov 6, 2009

One thing you can say about this place is, "it is what it is". Like others have said, if you know what you are getting to, not a bad place. Do not expect great food, but good food. If you like Buffett then it is a must see. Would go back for a drink. more

Oasis Viva Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
jude074   1 contribution
USA
Nov 6, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Great value for money! We stayed during the off-peak season and had a great time! The buffet was good; can't say the same about Dos Lunas (one of the 2 other restaurants they have). The beach was wonderful - we walked on some of the other beaches (at other hotels) and I think this beach was one of the better... more

Grand Oasis Caribbean Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
PamelaMay   1 contribution
Salem, OR
Nov 5, 2009

We took this trip to celebrate milestone birthdays: My daughter's 25th birthday, my mom's and mother-in-law's 70th birthdays, and my 50th birthday. Our rooms were spacious and beautiful and the hotel lobby and pool area was fabulous. The hotel was at 40% capacity, so we always had a lounge chair available at the pool and never had to make reservations... more

Grand Oasis Viva Beach

3 of 5 stars
TBurgJim   1 contribution
Ohio
Nov 5, 2009

If you like a hotel with nice clean rooms, nice pools, nice beach and mediocre food, with no night life this is the place for you. The staff is very friendly, but it would be nice if the understood a little bit more english. We found the only way to keep the mini fridge cold was to keep the cabinet... more

Royal Solaris Cancun

3 of 5 stars
Larein   1 contribution
Connecticut
Nov 5, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

I booked the Royal Solaris after reading the reviews so I thought I knew what to expect. This is our 8th time in Cancun and we have stayed at many places. We arrived Friday before noon, and the check in process went pretty quickly, and I was surprised to hear our room was ready. I had requested a non- smoking... more

Oasis Viva Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Bring_Sunscreen   1 contribution
Maryland
Nov 5, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Oasis Viva Beach was a good value. The bed was comfy, the view great, and the bathroom very nice. The climate control system worked well. The buffet was really good, and the bars served pretty good drinks. The beach is a little cramped, but the pools are more than adequate. The top floors (9-10-11, we were on the 10th) do... more

The Royal Cancun

5 of 5 stars
ALFAOrlando_Florida   4 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Nov 5, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Wow, Let me just start by saying that I have traveled a lot during the past 20 years and the service at this hotel is by far the best I've ever had. As they putted “we are here to please”. My wife and I were celebrating our 17 Anniversary and we couldn't have picked a better place. First day, we... more

Riu Caribe

5 of 5 stars
SambasDad   2 contributions
Belvidere, IL
Nov 5, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Booked a last minute 3 night stay at the Riu Caribe for the end of October. We had stayed at her sister hotel the Riu Cancun a couple of times for longer stays, and thought we would try the Caribe since the reviews were comparable. We are somewhat seasoned travelers to Mexico, this being our 7th trip to Cancun and... more

Hotetur Beach Paradise

3 of 5 stars
HarryOus   1 contribution
USA
Nov 5, 2009

This is a good budget-friendly hotel. The staff is very friendly especially waiter Roberto and bartender Freddy. Since it was the low season the "Little Italy" restaurant was closed but we enjoyed the variety of food at the "El Mirador" buffet restaurant and the "Restaurante Mediterráneo". The snack bar near the pool had standard hamburgers, hot dogs, and cheese nachos.... more

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