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Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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84% Recommend
4.0 of 5 stars 2,355 reviews
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“Superbe hôtel!”

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5 of 5 stars
RootsMontreal   3 contributions
Montreal
Oct 21, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

  • Liked — hotel et nourriture
  • Disliked — ...
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for escapade romantique
  • Traveled with Époux/conjoint
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 21, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $315 (year-round)
“Lo recomiendo 100%”

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5 of 5 stars
bambola48   7 contributions
CALIFORNIA
Sep 18, 2007 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

  • Liked — Calidad y variedad de la comida y las pinas coladas.....El servicio es muy bueno
  • Disliked — que fuimos por pocos dias
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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
  • Date of stay December 2006
  • Visit was for Tiempo agradable con la familia
  • Traveled with Familia con niños
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 17, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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“Un hotel para disfrutarlo”

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5 of 5 stars
cya07   13 contributions
Quito
Jun 18, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

  • Liked — las habitaciones, comida, limpieza y el servicio del personal
  • Disliked — el servicio de internet, y es un problema para que te suban las maletas a la habitación es preferible subirlas tu mismo
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Luna de miel
  • Traveled with Cónyuge/alguien importante para mí
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“cancun un viaje inolvidable”

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5 of 5 stars
sandy003   1 contribution
andalucia
Apr 20, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

  • Liked — todo
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2004
  • Visit was for Luna de miel
  • Traveled with Cónyuge/alguien importante para mí
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 20, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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“Très bel hôtel”

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4 of 5 stars
scofield   59 contributions
champagne
Mar 17, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful
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  • Liked — le buffet gargantuesque
  • Disliked — la plage
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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 (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for Moments agréables en famille
  • Traveled with Époux/proche
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 07, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Shopping, Other
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Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5 | Zona Hotelera, Quintana Roo, Cancun 77500, Mexico