this hotel was awful . The air conditioning broke twice and we were left in sweltering heat for several days. The food was canteen like and always the same. the sevice was awful and the frowns of the staff made me nevious. The rooms were not very clean and the bathrooms needed a complete overhaul. Black mould around the tiles. the pathways underfoot were broken and uneven. only one resturant was available. another resturant did exisit at the other end of the hotel but i never saw it open.

I was at the Maya Caribe in March of 2007. The year before, I had stayed at the sister hotel next door, Dos Playas. Dos Playas was 100 time better than this place. I was placed in one of the garden view bungalows. It was not nice at all. No hot water whatsoever. I did hear that the rooms in the larger building were much nicer, but never got the chance to look in one. I went with a large group, our main reasons for the vacation was to have a cheap beach vacation to enjoy the sun and drinks. For the price we paid, I can't really complain. I will say tho, that to spend a couple hundred extra dollars, it is worth it to stay at the hotel next door. The buffet food was o.k. , you are allowed to use the buffet/pools/beach at Dos Playas, and their food was much better. (When I stayed at Dos Playas in '06 Maya Caribe wasn't open due to hurricane damage).
Overall, if your just looking for a cheap getaway, this place is decent, but if your used to any sort of luxury at all, this isnt the place for you.

After reading reviews on this hotel I was really scared to book it, but at the deal me and my family got I decided that I'd see if for myself. Let me tell you I wasn't disappointed in this hotel at all. The food wasn't all that great, the drinks were tho. The service was wonderful everyone was really nice and helpful. One thing if possible get a room with an ocean view they are cleaner than the ones with the garden view. The 3 pools were nice and the 2 at Dos Playas were nice too. The beach was beautiful!! The front desk people were great and always looked to help us. We did the day trip to Chicten Itza, 1/2 the price, 1/2 the time. It was amazing, overall this hotel is what we paid for. No real complaints at all. We have pictures and everything else, if you could like to see them and no more please feel free to email me! Stay here it was a great time :) Hope this helps, tons more pics if you email me

Sheena

We arrived at Maya Caribe with Um's and R's after reading the reviews
We Checked in No prob's,We were Asked if we wanted a sea /Pool/Garden Room. We choose Sea.
We arrived to our room it was spaicous clean* A1 *View over looking the pool/Ocean View. well worth the price we paid "£254-00 All inclusive through A1 travel
Great.... .
Rooms need a good paint , Sealent /groat needed in the bathroom area's (They paint on top of everthing...)
Warning Lots of teenage holiday travellers use the rooms(**We **had to warn them about they behaviour) It stopped..
BAR at the Top is the best ,tip them and they will look after you.BOTTOM BAR bar drinks are watered down...
Breakfast is good. Lunch is Open buffet/burgers(watch for food not used in the day is used at night)
Food is Basic , If your there for two weeks eat out/about
Yo must try ther chinese ,you have to book in advance, they dont advertise it !!!Diving book by the Pool (they are A1)
Synotes are wicked
Trips do your self- like Xcaret ,Tulum etc
Take the Ferry your self
Car is really cheap, Roads are really good..
The shows and bars are Great Bewarned ,Once your in the Club YOU WILL HAVE TO TIP EVERTIME YOU WANT A DRINK!!
TIP-tell them you will tip them at the end of the night...
Was a great Hol for 2 weeks £700-00 ,
The Bar staff and the entertanment guy was great
Book through A1 Travel/Chadwick not the Best But the price was wicked Would choose another Hotel next time..
Ruth