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Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 13.5 | Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars
usasunshine09   1 contribution
USA
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Villas Marlin was a nice place to stay if you already familiar with Cancun and just need a place to sleep, shower, and leave your belongings. There is no front desk, reception area like you would get in a hotel and the guards at the gate speak very little English and are not much help. It is a nice private... more

Management response from
OracleV7T, Owner/Manger

Villas Marlin is a condominium complex with a combination of absentee and "on site" owner/operators renting properties. Renting from an "absentee" owner, unfortunately, will produce the experience detailed in the above review. However renting a unit with an onsite representative solves all of the issues detailed in the review. There are two companies with "on site" representatives renting condos in...

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2 of 5 stars
SealBeachElle   1 contribution
Seal Beach
Jul 29, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

As a family with two teens, we have rented condos in Hawaii and in Cabo San Lucas. My expectations are fairly high because we have had such good luck before. This time was different. The pictures on the website make the unit look really great, better than it actually is. We were there in July and ridicules things were happening... more

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OracleV7T, Manager, Oracle Villas and Tours

First off, I would like to apologize to this client for any inconvenience our repair people may have caused. We work hard to ensure every guest has a pleasant and trouble free experience....I believe all of our other reviews speak for themselves. However, I do feel there are a few overstatements and extenuating circumstances that should be pointed out. Villa...

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5 of 5 stars
NY5   6 contributions
new york
Jun 4, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I knew about Villas Marlin for years (great complex/great location) but was hesitant to rent an apt here because in the past I've read mixed reviews and basically it depended on who the reviewers rented from. Then recently I checked the reviews again and kept reading great things about Alvin at Oracle Villas. Well we rented an apartment in April... more

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5 of 5 stars
dustinhawes   5 contributions
Alaska
Apr 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

For our first trip to Cancun we wanted to stay in a safe and clean place with beautiful views. We got all three! We stayed in Unit 122, very clean and spacious, with the most beautiful views. The upstairs bedrooms have great balconies where you can soak up all the views while drinking a margarita. In the morning we would... more

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5 of 5 stars
shay2590   3 contributions
New York,NY
Apr 24, 2009

WOW! I will not get over what a great time I had at Villas Marlin. A group of my 5 girlfriends and I just recently stayed there for a week (spring break) and it was completely perfect, for us at least. We stayed in Penthouse 715. Alvin & Fernando are the best! They helped answer all our questions, helped us... more

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3 of 5 stars
DenniseAlberta   1 contribution
Alberta
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We rented 3 units in Villas Marlin - all different owners. Unit 521 has new management and are working on the problems with the unit. The kitchen is small but clean and has new appliances. Needs cutlery, knives etc. The living area in the unit is small and is on the upper level. The bedrooms are downstairs as well as... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dangj   1 contribution
Michigan
Mar 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in 511 from 2/28/9-3/7/9. It has been my experience that in resort locations there is a center of noise, excitement, dust and activity. While the "center of the action" may appeal to some, I have always sought the advantage of a "volume control" via being a little distance away. In Cancun the "elbow of the 7" of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
jamsmak04   7 contributions
Alberta,Canada
Feb 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I stayed at the villas marlin for 3 nights in January. We rented from Frank and Jacky, who are great by the way!!! I was actually pretty impressed with the location, the amenities, as well as the price. I do not think I could stay here any longer than a couple of days but it worked as we got an... more

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5 of 5 stars
bellamarie46   3 contributions
Toronto
Feb 27, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I stayed Villa 715 in Cancun and had every luxury I could possibly ask for. Located in the penthouse of a private complex on the beach, I was able to have all the spoils of a Cancun vacation without the noise and chaos of other places you can stay there. It's quiet and steps away from the private beach. No... more

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4 of 5 stars
Vail2009   2 contributions
Denver
Feb 25, 2009

Rented car, drove by Costco and Walmart to stock up for Bkfast and Lunch, + 2 dinners. Fine prices, Costco Wine=fine. Cancun non hotel dinner Restaurants=excellent value and quality. Villas visitors are mostly Mexican's. Rent from Alvin Harrison. Hastle Free condo complex. Easy access to everything. Car rental is a total rip off, have to buy collision for $24.50/day (I... more

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Address: Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 13.5 | Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500, Mexico