I spent a long weekend at Park Royal. I was mainly looking for a relaxing weekend at the beach at a good price, and that's what I got. Park Royal's beach front is not wide, but it is in superior shape compared to many properties. There is plenty of sand, and I think there was a grand total of one small rock in the water. No seaweed at all. Surf can be powerful, but there is room to swim. There are only about a dozen palapas, so finding shade on the beach could be elusive when the place is busy. (Occupancy was only about 45% while I was there due to lingering effect of the flu scare.)
Other than the beach, what stood out most about Park Royal was how clean it was. I don't mean just the rooms but the public areas were spotless. The floors actually gleamed and the staff were constantly cleaning. Even the ashtrays were carefully cleaned and groomed every day.
The clientele seems to be about 60% Spanish speaking, including many Mexican families with children. Park Royal is not in any way a party hotel or a place to meet young singles. However, they do have the nightclub excursions like other properties. There is nothing really to do on the property at night.
The location is within walking distance of a major shopping plaza, La Isla. Adjacent to the hotel and accessible from the beach is a small Mayan ruin about the size of my living room. It's worth 15 minutes of your time to check it out, but try not to spook the iguanas sunning themselves nearby.
As for the food - I only ate the buffet, which was pretty hit or miss. Fish dishes and fresh fruits were good, meat dishes tended to be subpar. The best surprise was "green juice" with breakfast - basically pineapple juice with pureed celery and other veggies added. Looks and sounds awful, but it's actually quite tasty and very good for you. Alcoholic beverages were nice and strong when they came with my meal but not so much when ordered from one of the outdoor bars. (The lobby bar is isolated on the lowest floor with the front desk and isn't a good place for socializing unless you want to watch TV.)
The rooms are simple but well kept. Everything in the room - A/C, plumbing, TV - worked well, except for one table lamp. There is an extra charge of $2.50 per day if you want to use the in-room safe, which is annoying, but the safe worked properly.
With all the drinks paid for in the all-inclusive price, I felt Park Royal was a very good value for my money. Don't come here if you want a spring break/party atmosphere. But it's easy to see why they get a lot of repeat business.
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