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    Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún

    3.7 (51 reviews)
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    Italian restaurant
    Samantha W.

    This is an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico!! I went here with my husband for one week. The staff were absolutely amazing, especially Peter and Eduardo who work at the adults only pool doing daytime and nighttime activities. The one thing that I really did not like is you cannot make any reservation reservations for dinner except for the Teppanyaki. We went to the Italian, Mediterranean, and the steakhouse for the specialty restaurants. The steakhouse was by far the best flavor and food selections, although it does take at least an hour to an hour and a half from sitting. Because you can't make any reservations I feel like this resort does push you towards the buffet, but that gets boring after day four or five. The best thing about this resort if you stay on the adults only side you can have access to the family side as well. We did use the gym, but it was very small and typically by 9 AM was super full. Would recommend this resort, but the seven day stay felt very long! I would recommend going for 4-5 days max.

    Bed is not the most comfortable
    Leticia A.

    We'll start with the good :) housekeeping is amazing they go above and beyond they leave flowers on the bed and clean towels all the time, the restaurants are really good. My favorite was the Mediterranean the buffet it's like any other buffet lacks flavor, but not too bad. There is a guy named Alessandro really nice and very very helpful guided us to restaurants and he guided us to a presentation which we didn't perches but not to much haggling after we said NO. Water is beautiful and no seaweed they keep up with the beautiful beach. The golf course is nice the food not at all good lol but it was 1 day so no big deal and it's the golf course. Now the bad not all staff is friendly for the most part I can say it's like a 50/50. We had a really nice experience cus Alessandro thanks dude. Hallways need maintaining its ugly and it smells bad but it's the hallways lol the internet does NOT work in room 4612 ocean front corner suit we tried multiple times letting them know but no fix, can't watch tv at night without connecting to WiFi. Phone doesn't work unless on speaker to contact front desk I made the best out of my trip you kind of have to once you're here lol make lemonade right. 4th night Food poisoning and doctors fees $550 usd Door does not lock. Nothing done about it. WiFi never fixed My over all would I come back No.

    Pool from infinity wall
    Steve S.

    We loved it and plan on returning! We upgraded to the corner rooftop suite and had the best time. All the staff were very nice and accommodating!

    Katey G.

    I've been to Cancun more times than I'd like to admit. It's a really easy flight from New York City, and a nice place to relax when you just want a little bit of R&R. We like to stay different places to have new experiences, but this was probably my least favorite of the resorts I've stayed at. Value for money - this would be a 1 out of 5. To be transparent, we paid more than $700 a night for our room (I use the word "paid" loosely, thank you Chase points). For the same amount of money, you can stay at Le Blanc, which is miles ahead of Iberostar in terms of luxury, quality, and service. My first problem with this resort is the salesy upselling at every turn. We hadn't even gotten our room when they wanted us to buy another week long visit at the resort, buy a time share, and use resort credits (like 10% off with a $300 purchase). All the staff also called us "family" which was clearly part of their training and I found it odd. We checked in at 10 AM. We both knew our room might not be ready and the regular check-in was at 3 PM. But the people next to us got their room immediately. We waited until 2:55 PM before we got our room and dozens and dozens of people checked in after us and got their room before us. It felt really frustrating that they didn't make any effort to accommodate our early arrival. The room was large with GORGEOUS ocean views. It had a really nice jetted tub on the balcony which was a nice touch. The decor was dated, minimal, and the floors were covered in dirt and sand. They didn't have any amenities in terms of nice shower gel, bath salts, etc. The shampoo and conditioner was in a communal pump that was "for the environment" clearly a way for the resort to save money. The food was mostly dismal. I know sometimes all inclusive resorts are dicey when it comes to food. And you can't expect everything to be tasty, but the food here was beyond disappointing. Mexican food was extremely hard to find here. I could barely even find a taco during my stay. We're in Mexico?! Quesadillas made with liquid cheese?? Lunch buffet consisted of pasta bar and bad pizza. They have an "American Restaurant" and a "Grill" that served more less than mediocre American food. Even the Mexican restaurant was doing Brazilian night? I was so confused. The whole point of the "Coral Level" was to have a more luxurious stay than the rest of the resort. But.... ALL the restaurants were at the other side of the hotel. The breakfast buffet at Coral was terrible - I think mostly because volume is lower and food is not fresh (beans with a thick dry skin on top from not being touched for hours). I did enjoy the breakfast buffet when we walked to the larger end of the resort. This was a much bigger production, more volume, and fresher food. I did some DIY chilaquiles which was a highlight. They did have a great juice bar. The location of the hotel was nice. The views were gorgeous, and I enjoyed the jet tub on the balcony. For the money, I would definitely not return.

    I had to wear this thing for the entire time.

    We (150 of us) stayed here to attend the wedding. What could improve? Quite a bit. Ranging from customer service, to accommodation such as bedroom, bathroom..., to restaurants, to food choices, to activities. Here are few : Communication: It wasn't clear to us that if you picked a room you have to pay extra. Staffs can't speak English WELL. Activities: from the website and the resort app, there were 5 or 6 type of activities but all were excluded. We couldn't get the pickleball nor ping pong paddles Accommodation: floor tiles are old, dirty and chipped. My bathroom glass door top hinge was loose (it was a heavy glass door if it fell down I'm in trouble). The AC was loud even at lowest setting. Sink clogged (water slowly drained) Restaurants: we can't make a reservation at the Japanese restaurant. Other restaurants where you don't have to reserve, we couldn't get the table for 10 at both Italian and Steakhouse. Foods wasn't up to standard. My Frutti di mare was awful. Service: I had to wear the wrist band the entire time. To me it grossed. I asked if it can be loosely tied so I can slip off when taking a shower. But the staff insisted that can't be done. ... I can write a whole lot more... I checked the other reviews. How come our rooms don't look like the one that they posted? We are on the 3rd floor. To sum it up, it wasn't a good experience...

    Blanche M.

    This place is definitely A-1. We recently came back from staying at this destination and we weren't disappointed at all. Where do I begin with my review. The place itself. Very beautiful property. Not too far from the airport and really really huge. Coral level itself is in the back of Iberostar resort, but since it's connected you can enjoy the amenities of both. The rooms to coral level were so beautiful. Definitely a beachy themed throughout the whole resort. Plus the view from the room, so nice. It was a plus that each room had tubs in the balcony. Don't want to go swimming with others? You have your tub in your balcony you can use. The food-the food was delicious. There wasn't one in the coral level side that we were disappointed with. La habra on the pool floor might even be better than the food at the iberostar. Although the food selection is sorta limited, you can always go next door at the iberostar for more selections. Definitely will go back. Beautiful resort.

    Separate line to schedule COVID test - can't be done at desk while checking in. Very frustrating waste of precious vacation time.
    Maria L.

    Incredible suite with fantastic views; mole, fresh guac, margaritas; and friendly staff - this, unfortunately, is where the great ends for this resort. We can't go back, specially for the much better quality and offerings you get at other resorts in this price range ($350+ a night). Worst problem: WHERE IS THE AC!? We were always hot around the hotel, except for in our suite and sometimes in the buffet restaurant -- horribly faulty. Even worse? AC was *completely off* around 7 am in the main building (family complex). Seems they turn it off at night and don't turn it back in until like what, 8, 9 am? We were in a sauna basically as we waited to be taken to the airport. RECEPTION/COVID test experience: We arrived around 10:30 a.m. ish, testing had to be arranged in a completely different area (board room), had to wait in separate line. Testing staff was very friendly, process took about an hour. RESTAURANTS: Items were always out in each restaurant and no real effort to replenish them. We felt as of they were trying to take advantage of us/our money and offer the least possible and use COVID as excuse -- when in reality we felt it was poor, very poor management of inventory and offerings. Places didn't always open per the schedule, sometimes as late as 30+ minutes after. By the pool, at 11:18 a.m., we were told snack bar not open for another 20 minutes - app says it opens at 11... we were hungry and had no breakfast from an early flight, couldn't get to room until 3 pm... Lunch buffets: Sad that the quality of the chorizo and the Spanish ham was significantly better at the general buffet rest..and so below par at the Coral Level (adults only) La Barca restaurant. Quality was so hit and miss in general, no consistency...only found the Mexican food to be somewhat palatable, and even rhose dishes were not great sometimes. DINNER (La Barca, a la carte): ran out of quail egg for caesar salad; ran out of gnocchi so our lamb was served alone with the reduction - no side whatsoever. When we asked for a side (mashed potatoes, if available), we got a tiny plate of five 2-inch potato balls (something like "fried mashed potato balls"). Eh? Lamb was tasty, but nothing to write home about really. And talk about plain... MAIN building (Iberostar): Coffee shop had no to-go cups, so no coffee for us before pickup. Almost 7 am and they still only had a salmon bagel and none of the croissants or other snacks. Espresso drinks were good, but not great. Room service: tough steak, asked medium rare and got it well done. Not seasoned, bland. Salmon had a weird sauce, not good. Mexican restaurant: get the MOLE! And the freshly made guac. Those were the only seriously good dishes we had during our entire stay (yes, the food was that disappointing throughout). BARS: While service in form of courtesy and manner was excellent, we caught staff a couple of times trying to sneak in the cheap booze in our cocktails when we would specifically ask for Don Julio. Margaritas were always on point though, definitely get them. POOL: Soooo loud most of the day, which is sad because we picked the adult only option to have a more romantic, quiet time. Nope! Pool has beautiful views, but the entertainment team and patrons get rowdy. Not our style. Really regret skipping my usual Akumal resort for this place.

    Lobby
    Porschia E.

    My friends and I decided to get away in October and had the pleasure of staying at this resort for a few days. The resort really gives that beach feel and everything is so colorful and inviting. When you come in, the staff takes your temperature and they are also wearing masks. The check in process took a little time as we didn't know until we arrived that certain credit cards were not accepted and they were having some issues with their card reader that day. After checking in, it was smooth sailing. Our room was spacious and clean and had an amazing view of the ocean and pool. The only downside to that is the noise if you're trying to nap during the day or go to sleep before 11 p.m. Entertainment: During the day they have a few activities by the pool like sushi making classes, salsa classes, and fitness classes a few times per day. The DJ was great and the music was diverse and upbeat. Around 2 or 3 p.m., the DJ stops and it's really quiet at the pool. I'd suggest having a small, portable speaker if you don't want to sit at the pool in silence. At night they usually have singers performing during dinner. They usually perform until around 11 p.m. hence me mentioning it nay be hard to sleep if you're an early bird. I do wish there was a dance area or club on the resort to give more after dinner options. Food: I was really pleased with the food. There were a good amount of options to choose from for each meal. Just a note, the outdoor grill gets busy during the day. One day it took almost an hour to get a burger and fries. For dinner, they offered the buffet on the first night which was great. The other two nights, they only offered the a la carte so the options were limited. The risotto was amazing, FYI. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and I would stay here again. P.S. The gym is not currently open

    Carey C.

    How can you go wrong with a hot tub on every balcony? In a view of the ocean from every room they have? Adults only come on, you're going to love this place. All inclusive is great the food was delicious. They don't have a ton of restaurants so they can focus on food and they don't make a huge buffet, again so they can focus on the quality not the quantity of food that you get. You can see from some of my pictures that there's a lot of seaweed on the beach and that's just mother nature for you it's not just the beach at the coral it's the beaches up and down at that time of the year and I went in early May. Water is a little rough during that time so we couldn't spend that much time in the ocean, but with a pool like that who cares. I also love love, that your room key is your wristband, you never have to worry about losing your key. And then you have access to the Iberostar next door and all of its restaurants pools workout facilities and it's not a very far walk at all. We got our covid test in our room which was awesome and they emailed the results to us. I don't know how you can't like this place.

    Rooftop room
    Alyssa N.

    Stayed here for 2 nights after a work conference. It was a great resort for what it was worth. Didn't venture out much outside from the hotel and took advantage of room service. I recommend the rooftop private pool room. Amazing view, good amount of privacy, and the outdoor shower is great to keep cool in between tanning.

    Dessert menu coral level building
    Ariella P.

    We spent 7 nights at the Coral Level (Star Prestige) at Iberostar Cancun in November. We arrived on a rainy day excited to enjoy a week vacation away in the adults only section of the resort. Unfortunately our experience was very inconsistent. The rooms are nice. We were disappointed to arrive to no king beds being available, but swapped a few nights into our stay. Room cleaning was very inconsistent--there were at least two days we had to call and have someone take care of our room. Bring towels, more shampoo, etc. We were not sleeping in or spending a lot of time in there, so we were not sure why we could not get consistent cleaning. The poolside service was the best. Several folks on staff were personable and friendly. Best drinks were made here as well! Definitely the highlight of the trip. The lobby bar was very hit or miss in terms of quality of drinks. A bit disappointing since it has nice views, but worth the walk to the pool bar to get a nice margarita. We enjoyed the variety of the buffet at breakfast and lunch in the coral level building. However, service here was always subpar. We would spend most of our meal trying to get folks attention for water or coffee. Several times we were sat at tables with incomplete silverware, or a missing napkin, etc. The front desk was helpful in addressing some of our concerns. They were friendly and professional. The specialty restaurants, where you have to make reservations, were not great. Hibachi was terrible--we have done hibachi countless times and this in no way compares to an authentic or even an Americanized experience. The "American" restaurant was very salty and such a weird conglomerate of food ("onion rings" were actually a mini bloomin' onion, etc). The "gourmet" restaurant had a strange shoe theme and the food was bland/mediocre. Nothing about these restaurants felt specialty or worth the time and effort. Our best dinners were in the coral level building, which offered buffet dinner some nights or a sit down restaurant others. The food was just mediocre overall across the resort--the room service was no better. Overall, this experience due to the inconsistent service and mediocre food is just 3 star.

    Coral level pool + games
    Heather R.

    Let me start by saying that the staff and views were incredible. Staff were all so friendly, helpful, and kind. The pool at Coral level was beautiful, and lots of fun entertainment. The reason for only 3 stars was that we were disappointed with the food, and lack of AC. Our room was always warm, even with the shades closed all day. The food was definitely disappointing, as a pescatarian, I ate primarily Guac (which was actually fabulous) but even my husband who loves to eat found the food sub par. The buffet had a variety of options, but all were average + the restaurants were fair. Unfortunately we were most disappointed by the 1 Mexican restaurant on site. Overall, this was a fun place, good drinks, good music, but disappointing food choices.

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    Review Highlights - Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún

    “This all-inclusive adults only portion of the Iberostar resort can best be summed up as quiet and relaxing.”

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    Live Aqua Resort

    4.1(464 reviews)
    2.4 km•Zona Hotelera

    As a disclaimer, I would like to start by saying that I did book the Viento Suite. I don't know if…read morethat is the reason we received the level of hospitality and service that we did, but I'm hoping that guests staying in standard rooms received the same spectacular experience! Due to having a suite, we had butlers Romero and Isaías, and they were both AMAZING. They were extremely attentive, and whatever we needed was never an issue. If we asked for something, it was done quickly and without hesitation. You honestly couldn't ask for better service. We also had access to the Aqua Club, which was open from 7 AM-10 PM and offered premium liquor along with light snacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The waiters there--Daniel, Guillermo, and Eduardo--were great! They were even willing to make us our favorite shots that they had never heard of (blowjobs... Google it ), but they made them anyway! The lounge itself is super relaxing, with spectacular ocean views from the 5th floor. Now, onto the part we ALL care about the most: THE FOOD! There are several restaurants on the property to choose from, but our absolute favorite was Hidden Garden, which is Asian-inspired and run by Chef Mario. Everything we ordered was spectacular! Chef Mario even came out to our table, greeted us personally, and provided us with a menu curated by him--which I'm assuming was because it was my birthday... lol. They also have one paid restaurant called Carnivore, which is a steakhouse. Now, I am a self-proclaimed steakhouse snob, so I have to keep it real: for the price, it was mid. But for a resort steakhouse, it was good. The rest of the food throughout the resort was WAAYYYY better than expected--even the poolside grill and the food you can order directly to your cabana. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ribs they made at the poolside grill every day were FANTASTIC! The head of culinary at the resort, Mr. Germain, is definitely doing what needs to be done because the food was consistently impressive throughout the property. Now, the second-most important thing for most people: NIGHTLIFE. Personally, I came to relax, and the overall vibe of the resort definitely gives relaxation. However, they do have a nightclub called Egos, which stays open until 1 AM. I went once, but it wasn't really my music or my vibe. If you're looking for more of a nightlife scene, I would suggest heading into the city. BUTTTT... if you love a good pool party, make sure you hit the Moët Pool Party because BABYYYYYY... it was LIT! Overall, the resort exceeded my expectations. The service, food, atmosphere, and attention to detail made for an amazing experience, and I would absolutely consider coming back!

    We recently stayed at this hotel for a week. Like most properties in Cancun, it is modern and…read morepacked with great amenities. However, what truly struck us both this time was the incredibly warm treatment we received. A hotel is only as great as its staff, and the team here is what makes it special. We booked a club-level oceanfront room, which included butler service. Our butler, Arturo, absolutely came through for us. He handled our restaurant and cabana reservations ahead of time and was instrumental in securing a late check-out on our final day. The dining at this all-inclusive is superb. For breakfast, Siete offers a decent buffet, and our waiter, Helvert, was incredibly kind and always took the time to chat with us. For dinner, DB was our top choice for elegant continental dining, complete with a live pianist. The manager, Susana, provided excellent service, the food was delicious, and the chef even came out to greet us. We also loved Hidden Gardens, a relaxed Asian-fusion spot with tasty food, impeccable service, and another welcome visit from the chef. During the sweltering day, the pool is the main draw. Lalo was always helpful in securing our requested cabana. They cost an extra $115 each time, but they are completely worth it to escape the intense sun. Our pool waitress, Marysol, befriended us and knew exactly what non-alcoholic drinks to bring us. My wife is a big coffee drinker, so we frequently stopped by the included Starbucks, where David the barista gave excellent service and loved chatting with me about World Cup soccer. Also, a big shoutout goes out to Lady and Daisy at the spa. They gave my wife and I heavenly massages. However, the absolute heart of the entire hotel is Marco, the extraordinary juicer at Siete! His positivity, jokes, and contagious smile drew a long line of people waiting for his blended drinks every morning. Thank you to everyone for making our trip so memorable!

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    4.2(330 reviews)
    2.5 km•Zona Hotelera
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    If you visit this place it is easy to see why we need closed borders. It is nicer than ANY hotel…read moreI've ever been to. And what used to be "the world's largest telephone booth" would dominate ANY hotel in the USA. The people are overly friendly as long as you are not doing shady things. And with billboards offering services directly to your room and a hospital system where you only go if you're sick. The "grey area" is a pretty loose term. The entire hotel is illuminated with L.E.D.'s. The space is immaculate. It was 1/4 mile from the room to the lobby. The ballrooms and convention spaces are like a stadium. (Indoors or outdoors). The public bus arrives every (2) minutes and are often full. It is approximately .50 US to go 30 miles downtown. Just looking at the creative ideas a child could write a book . "This ain't Tijuana". The malls and beaches are protected by federal soldiers and the streets have checkpoints every mile. They obtain your information and destination. If something is off a militia is on alert. In NOLA people go missing all the time. They get discovered weeks later. Would never happen in Mexico . A drunk guy might get out the box, but it is very controlled. These citizens are: smart, efficient, implemented, hard working, drive excellent, fast, diligent, and gracious. It's like walking through a museum. Being from a popular tourist town known for food, this place is VERY advanced. Instead of lounging and hiding these citizens WORK to pass the time. If you need anything just ask a bartender. "Tip and pay, you'll be OK!" LOOK at the photos!

    Wonderful hotel! We stayed twice, three years apart and both times were fantastic!…read moreWe came here when my fiancé and I first started dating then again for our anniversary. Every single person that works at this property is out of this world! Kind, helpful and always going above and beyond to make things memorable! There's always a little bit of construction because they're renovating, so plan accordingly by calling with them to make sure the areas you want open, are open. The new speakeasy is super cute. We visited there one evening and have the best time and service! This isn't the same restaurant where you go to breakfast but at night is a Spanish tapas restaurant. Everything was fantastic but all the food on the property is really great! We especially loved to order lunch by the pool. All the cocktails are fantastic, even poolside! Rooms are standard JW with some of them recently updated with the others on their way to being updated. Yes, there is a sort of a musty smell in the air, but that's in most hotels. It's a very hard to keep those highly humid rooms from smelling a little musty. You just have to get over it and enjoy the time outside the room. Pools are super cute and the beach area is nice. There is an adult pool that is open during the day but wish it was open later! Lots of places in walking distance if you decide to venture out of the property but why would you need to! Easy drive from the airport and to the downtown or for departure to Isla Mujeres. We did not go to the island this time but last time we booked everything through the hotel and they made it super easy.

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    2.8 km•Zona Hotelera
    •$$$

    Just got back from our stay for our honeymoon at Secrets The Vine, that was from a Tuesday to…read moreSunday from April 28 to May 3. This place was INCREDIBLE! I have nothing but good things to say about this place for a all inclusive, ADULTS ONLY resort. The resort it self was clean, modern and flawless. The service and people working there was top notch, everyone made us feel like royalty. The food was so good, obviously some spots weren't perfect but 90% of the time we LOVED what we ate. Was full inclusive so we ate a ton and drank a lot! The pools were beautiful and lots of options having 4. From Tuesday to Thursday it was so easy to get a spot at the pool or beach, would show up at 11am and find a two chairs and umbrella no problem. Friday/Saturday it was a bit harder since it's the weekend so the pool area was packed by 1pm but went to the beach and again found two spots with umbrella no problem. Beach was solid for hotel zone, this area of Cancun is known for having bad seaweed but the resort did its best to keep it cleaned up. Was able to get in the water some days and not see the seaweed everywhere. We did a preferred booking so got room on a higher floor, exclusive quick check in, access to roof top pool and restaurant. So if you don't care about those things just do a regular room but the upstairs pool was incredible. This place is definitely a relaxing resort, not a ton to do at night but that's what we wanted for our honeymoon. Pool can be somewhat lively during the day with music, and performances but at night it's just casual bars, restaurants and what not. Everything dies down before 12. Did a spa day too and it was great, had a couples massage, full body scrub, and hydrotherapy circuit for two that costs $398. I recommend booking it when you arrive as they may have deals. It was a great experience overall, we would for sure come back 100%!!! Every single worker there was so nice and helpful. Did not have a single bad experience with anyone that worked there.

    Guys please save your money and book your stay somewhere else . Worse resort I been to in my life…read morehorrible food horrible service . From the beginning we got here room was dirty we had to complain and get them to clean . The people who say this is a good resort clearly have not been to a good resort . At least go to one of the riu resorts. Secrets is not it. Food is horrible . Burned steaks . We had to leave the resort go to a restaurant to eat something good. Also on the beaches you get harassed every second to buy an excursion . Worse resort I been to in my life. Also my wife was pregnant we waited 25 mins to be seated and then the guy manager "Luis" in the steakhouse says I can't go in because I'm not wearing long pants. Great I understand and respect policy but why did you not tell me 25 mins ago when I came and checked in made my pregnant wife wait all that time to be denied. I will never return to this resort I will make sure none of my friends or anyone I know stay here take your money elsewhere . Also whatever you do if you do end up in this forsaken resort DO Not upgrade to preferred club the Infiniti pool is stupiddd and the alcohol is same as the other bars they just try to sell you on expensive alcochol by the bottle. They be like 4500 ... but in pesos .. in dollar 280 or something ... ripofff Anyone putting positive review for this resort clearly has not been to a decent resort and they do not know any better!

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    Secrets The Vine Cancun - Junior suite

    Junior suite

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    King Bedroom

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    Grand Oasis Cancún - Large pool, decent beach. The only things this hotel has going for them

    Grand Oasis Cancún

    1.6(719 reviews)
    1.3 km•Zona Hotelera
    •$$$

    Relaxing Caribbean Escape…read more Oasis Beach is such a lovely spot in Cancún. The turquoise Caribbean water, soft sand, and ocean views make it easy to relax and forget about everything for a while. I really enjoyed sitting near the water and listening to the waves while feeling the sea breeze. It has that beautiful Caribbean atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer. The sunset was also gorgeous and made the experience even more special. A great place for a relaxing walk, some photos, swimming, or simply enjoying the ocean. Beautiful, peaceful, and definitely worth a visit when you're in Cancún.

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel like I need to warn others. I'm giving Grand Oasis…read moreCancún two stars, and those stars are solely because of Lorenzo and Carina. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely made our stay more enjoyable. Without them, this would have been a one-star review. The resort lures you in with the promise of an all-inclusive vacation, but the reality was incredibly disappointing. The food was some of the most unappetizing I've ever seen at a resort. Very little looked fresh or appetizing, and dining quickly became something we dreaded rather than enjoyed. The property itself is very dated. The rooms, common areas, and grounds all show significant wear, and many areas felt dirty or in need of repair. We even had cockroaches in our room. Air conditioning was either weak or nonexistent in many parts of the resort, making it uncomfortable to escape the heat. One thing they don't make clear when booking is that there are different resort access levels based on your wristband color. We had blue bracelets, while guests with black bracelets had access to noticeably nicer amenities and areas. It leaves standard guests feeling like second-class visitors. Cleanliness was another major issue. Guests frequently left trash around the property, and we were disturbed to learn on our last day that reusable cups were being rinsed in a brown sanitizing solution before being handed back out. If you stay here, bring your own insulated cup. My husband and I both came home sick with bad colds, and while I can't say what caused it, seeing the cup sanitation process certainly didn't inspire confidence. Another disappointment was the atmosphere. All of the pool bars closed by 6:00 p.m., and by around 11:00 p.m. the resort felt completely dead. Aside from the spring break crowd, there wasn't much energy or entertainment. Overall, this resort feels like it's surviving on its spring break reputation rather than investing in the guest experience. Between the poor food, outdated facilities, cleanliness concerns, uncomfortable rooms, and confusing tiered access system, I would never recommend Grand Oasis Cancún. Save your money and book elsewhere

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    Grand Oasis Cancún - Pool area, one of 3 area, large with plenty of chairs

    Pool area, one of 3 area, large with plenty of chairs

    Grand Oasis Cancún
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    Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Suite bedroom

    Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas

    2.4(55 reviews)
    0.9 km•Zona Hotelera

    The resort is nice, there are areas for kids and areas for adults... so good for family vacation…read more Our view was awesome overlooking the pools and beach. We came in, it was raining, just tropical rain... meaning not hard rain. Guess what? Considering we were at 20th floor, as we enter the rooms (2 adjacent rooms) i noticed that the inside rooms have puddles of water by the patio! We called the housekeeping, they're quick enough to clean the rooms and took the carpet out. It became more spacious then. concerns on maintenance. On our day-1, the fridge was not cooling enough and the AC was not working, imagine the weather in Cancun around this time... hot! We called the maintenance, they were able to fix the AC but the fridge. We got the all inclusive, it was worth it! Eat and drink wherever and whenever in the resort. There's buffet, sit-down, fine diner, bars and coffee all you can!!! The waiters and waitresses are all nice. No bad service. But I would like to give a shout out to our waiter Freddie at Da Vinci (fine dining). Awesome customer service!! Overall, it was a good experience but maintenance needs to upgrade!

    Unfortunately, we booked our stay at this hotel through Costco, and the pictures used to advertise…read morethe property were very misleading. The resort looked much newer and more upscale online than it did in person. In reality, the property felt old and run-down. We arrived around 8:00 p.m. after our flight was delayed, and the check-in experience was disappointing. We weren't given a map of the resort or any information about where the restaurants, pools, or other amenities were located. It wasn't a warm or welcoming arrival, especially compared to other all-inclusive resorts we've visited. The food was another major letdown. The buffet served many of the same dishes every day, and the quality was below what we expected. One day, they had fresh coconuts available by the pool, but they were charging $15 each. At an all-inclusive resort, we found that surprising and disappointing. The pool area also lacked basic amenities. There was very little shade, making it uncomfortable to spend much time there during the day. The pool bar closed around 5:00 p.m., which seemed very early, and there was no poolside drink service, so you had to leave your chair every time you wanted something. Although there were a few outdoor restaurants within walking distance, the service was very slow, and the extreme heat made the walk less enjoyable. We were also disappointed that only two restaurants allowed children, which greatly limited our dining options as a family. The children's splash pad and water play area were located on the opposite side of the resort, requiring a long walk each time. Throughout our stay, it felt like the resort catered more to timeshare owners than regular guests. There were multiple employees trying to get us to attend timeshare presentations, yet the overall customer service was lacking. The room was another disappointment. We paid extra for what was described as an "Ocean Suite," but it was located on the first floor with virtually no ocean view. Starting around 10:00 a.m., loud announcements and activities at the pool could be heard clearly from our room. The room itself smelled musty, the air conditioner leaked water, and housekeeping often left dirty cups behind instead of removing them during cleaning. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing all-inclusive vacations we've experienced. The resort was small, had very little to offer, and was not nearly as kid-friendly as advertised. Between the misleading photos, poor food, lackluster service, room issues, and constant timeshare sales pitches, we would never stay here again and would not recommend it to families looking for a relaxing all-inclusive vacation.

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    Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Breakfast at La Piña! Could have had more taste but it was OK.

    Breakfast at La Piña! Could have had more taste but it was OK.

    Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas - Fabulous view from our room!

    Fabulous view from our room!

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    Marriott Cancun Resort - Delphina- muscles

    Marriott Cancun Resort

    4.1(237 reviews)
    2.3 km•Zona Hotelera
    •$$$

    This hotel was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Stayed here for an entire week and have…read morezero complaints. From the time we arrived with very simple check-in (no long lines like other resorts) to check out (again no long lines) to the staff taking care of us the entire trip leaving us not wanting for literally anything. The service and the kindness from the staff is a 10/10. Some don't like all inclusive resorts because the food is lacking but here, the food was amazing and there is something for everyone and bonus, room service is 24/7. The views were spectacular, the rooms are very modern and balance looking fresh, clean but also warm. The service at the beach was amazing. They came and checked on us the entire day and because we had a big party the service wasn't impacted. My only compliant is they don't have evening entertainment like many of the resorts, and there is only one food place that stays open late, however, room service is included in the all incisive. Great price/Great value/Great location. My go to resort moving forward when I'm in Cancun!

    I booked my trip through Costco Travel and ended up getting an unbelievable deal, so I already…read morearrived feeling good -- and the resort definitely delivered. The staff is genuinely friendly, always smiling, and quick to help with anything. Casa Madre became my go‑to spot for breakfast. Tons of options, fresh food, and something for every mood. After that, I'd swing by the coffee shop, which surprised me in the best way. They don't have the fancy frappes or over-the-top drinks, but their "Special Coffee" (fresh coffee mixed with cinnamon and honey) is perfect. Simple, warm, and honestly better than anything blended. For lunch, the taco stand and the Mediterranean spot right next to it were both solid choices. The chicken was super soft and flavorful -- exactly what you want when you're grabbing something quick between pool time. Dinner was where the resort really shined. Delphini had an incredible ocean view that made the whole meal feel special. And the Japanese hibachi night was a blast -- great food, fun show, and it totally hit the spot. Overall, I loved my stay. Great value, great food, great people. Would absolutely come back.

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    Marriott Cancun Resort

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    Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Room night view.

    Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa

    2.8(243 reviews)
    2.9 km•Zona Hotelera

    Overall, Dream Sands Cancun Resort & Spa was a mixed experience. The biggest highlight was…read moredefinitely the staff. Everyone we interacted with was extremely friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The drinks were also great, and since my wife is pregnant, we really appreciated how careful the bartenders were about making sure her drinks had no alcohol. The food was probably one of the biggest disappointments. There wasn't much variety, and you could order the same meal on different days and have it come out looking and tasting completely different. The buffet food was often cold, and the omelet station usually had a long line, although the omelets themselves were good. Getting drinks at the buffet could also be difficult unless you caught your server early. Cleanliness was okay overall, but the public bathrooms was pretty gross. The air vents in the lobby were leaking from moisture and appeared to have mold around them. On the positive side, room service did a great job taking care of the room. There are three pools, including the pool with the swim-up bar. The workers do a good job trying to keep people entertained with things like Zumba, pool challenges, and balancing games in the water, but outside of that, there really isn't a whole lot going on at the resort. They also offer a spa and romantic dinners, but both are fairly pricey. There is a way to get one of these experiences for free, but you have to agree to attend a presentation/tour at another resort. Ours took roughly 2 1/2 hours and included breakfast. Just be aware that the main purpose of the presentation is to try to sell you a Hyatt timeshare, so keep that in mind when deciding whether the free offer is worth the time. This rating doesn't include excursions since those are separate from the resort itself. The beach and location were two of the better parts of the resort. The beach is right outside, and there's a large sandbar, so you can walk pretty far out before the water gets deep. One frustrating thing was the amount of seaweed along our section of the beach. We noticed that the resorts directly next to us along the same stretch of beach had significantly less seaweed and appeared to do a better job keeping their beach areas cleaned up. Most of the buildup seemed to be in front of Dream Sands. Considering this seemed to be one of the busier resorts in the area, we expected a little more effort to keep the beach clean. We didn't leave the resort much, but there seemed to be plenty of stores and other places nearby. Seating was easily one of the most frustrating parts. If you aren't outside by around 8 AM, good luck finding a decent chair by either the beach or the pool. There simply aren't enough chairs for the number of guests. You can reserve one of the nicer beds, but they're around $150 per day. Pool and beachside service could also use improvement. It was difficult to get a server's attention, and a couple of times we placed orders that never showed up. When you do get a server, I'd recommend ordering everything you want at once because they may not come back around for a while. The elevators were another small but consistent annoyance. Sometimes you'd get lucky, but most of the time we waited quite a while for one. Our ratings: Food: 2.5/5 Cleanliness: 3/5 Activities: 2.5/5 Location: 4/5 Beach: 4/5 Outside seating: 1/5 Service: 5/5 Beach/poolside service: 2/5 Drinks: 4/5 Overall, the friendly staff, drinks, beach, and location were the highlights. The biggest areas that could use improvement are the food consistency and variety, cleanliness, seating availability, activities, and pool/beachside service.

    Its nice resort in the middle of the action. Its close to the club zone and the shopping zone as…read morewell. The staff were really nice and attentive. The room we stayed at was nice as well. No notes. Plenty of activities in the resort as well. I really enjoyed the food offerings they had in the resort. Again, low key a hidden gem of a resort.

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    Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa - Birthday serenade.

    Birthday serenade.

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    Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún - resorts - Updated September 2026

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