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    Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina

    4.3 (36 reviews)
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    At the Private Beach Club for The hotel
    Kellen C.

    Always a good time here very comfortable to relax staff is excellent. The mall and shops are here zip line has gone away but plenty of food options.

    Room service
    Rhiannon K.

    I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. While it may not be on the beach, it is in the marina, which is a great location in itself. The room was clean and very modern. I love the decor, and especially love the coral night light on the ceiling. That was a cool touch! It is spacious and has a balcony. My remote battery wasn't working when I came in and the TV did not have a manual off button that worked so I napped with the welcome message playing. When I did speak to the people downstairs they sent someone up with a new remote in a couple minutes. This location is very convenient as it is connected to the mall and marina. You can go for a walk and it's very pretty in the evening. The mall has a lot of food places and shopping. The only downside was that the pool was small and did not have a lot of seating but it was nice. In the evening they had a DJ and the pool lit up!

    Walkway to mall
    Teresa F.

    No you're not at the beach. But this is a great location for hanging out with locals, shopping, dining, and getting out on water. The breakfast buffet was the best I've had in years. Local fresh Mexican cuisine plus American favorites made fresh. But also European level bakery items (warm croissants being brought out a cheer in the dining room) and extensive cheese and meats. Great orange juice- like we had to ask what was in it! Beautiful decor though out. Design details everywhere. Comfortable bed- on firmer side with very soft fluffy pillows. Mall next door is connected by walkway outside or in. Lobby par and boutique pool overlooking marina. Great price and easy soft landing from airport. We will move further south to an all inclusive later. But what a great spot to start or end your beach vacay. Literally my only two complaints was the clear glass door to toilet (like why even?!) and hallways were a bit musty.

    Pool view of marina
    Tiffany C.

    Overall we had a good stay. The hotel hosted our event of the Motosurf World Cup so I'm sure they have a lot of extra people then usual. With that being said there could have been more seating but I think we just had a lot of people there for the event. Bedroom provided ALOT of clothing storage space, beds were comfortable, a ceiling fan, daily room service (possibly twice daily on several occasions without asking), the rooms were just lovely overall. The staff were all very welcoming from cleaning crew, front desk, Gilberto and Moises always there for you when you needed help with bags, transpiration or a friendly face. There is an excursion office located in the hotel just a little off from the lobby. 3 kitchens to order from inside the hotel as well. (Common area) Located on the 12th floor there is a beautiful Gym with separate men and women sauna and indoor jacuzzi. (S floor) meeting and event rooms The hotel is conveniently located next to a shopping mall with plenty of dining options, shopping, OXXO (similar to 711), movie theatre, zip line, food court up top, a gym and so much more. We honestly went out to dinner every night here. ***** DO NOT GO TO Catina Kitchen Lat. 20. They literally looked at us Americans and saw dollar signs and made ordering extremely difficult as if they've never dealt with tourists before. We even spoke Spanish and the entire meal was just a really bad experience. *** Highly recommend CAO and Montemare Everything looks high end and food quality is, but the prices were so cheap it was just a fantastic experience to splurge with amazing meals and not break the bank. Masks were still worn around dining room and buffet, other than that not necessary. They have a little shop in the lobby that's nice for minor things and those forgotten items. Don't ask them to change the color or bend down extra, she gave me attitude because I asked her for a NON pink toothbrush for my boyfriend "bro your really going to make me bend down again" .... Bro?!? (I'm a female and by no means a bro) I couldn't believe it more funny than anything. This hotel is more of a business luxury vibe, not a Cancun party hotel. Yet very nice if you like to come "home" to tranquility. Thanks for hosting all of us!

    Comfy
    Cynthia J.

    So, I do like this place. It's economical, the staff is great, and the rooms are nice and comfy. They have a lot of amenities, including a gym. Speaking of so called gym. They want to make sure you are well hydrated after a 5 It's cheaper to have plastic cups and a dispenser where you get water from a dispenser and I guess they put lemon and grapefruit and acid in the water. Maybe the water was not filtered, and somebody used tap water to fill it which if this is your first time coming to Cancun, your stomach is not ready for the water. Heck, mine barely is. Welp, my poor brother, being a man, downed two cups of water went to take a shower. Got out and his stomach immediately sought to get rid of the offending bacteria. Let's say it that way, but we know what that entails. That was Sunday. I ended up laying out by the pool and watching Netflix the rest of the day. He only drank water all day. He still hasn't eaten. No Bueno. I'm really conflicted on when or if I'll be back.

    pool is small, cold, 3 feet deep? Jacuzzi is cold, hasn't worked in months just fake advertisement.
    Rafael F.

    This is a hotel adjacent to a Marina which you can't get in unless you have a yacht. Nice view, overpriced rooms, they're insanely humid.. LIKE SOMEONE ELSE WE HAD NO hot water for 2 days. They dd fix it, you complain to front desk and they ask, so did they fix it or no? Shopping mall has better variety of food than Kaajal and Nuup, their restaurant and coffee shop which gives you diarrhea every time you drink their absurdly acidic coffee. But a "latte" or sewer water and a pasty for 67 pesos its ok around 3.49 usd. Bar is slow, expensive, drinks are worse than America. Loud electronic music, no more than 1-2 people ever which is good to some but this place is like a retirement home. You never saw anyone here under 40s. Room spacious on the 6th floor, many connected rooms which of course you can hear when they're celebrating their cancun visit. Black out curtains are 10/10 due to it being very bright. Jacuzzi does not work at all, not for 4 days. When you get in the pool, the shade will cover it until almost 4pm. Which sucks, and even if you're int here 10 pool chairs you wont get any sun. Around 3 hours of ok sunlight in the pol, the pool is super cold. The alleged jacuzzi on the 12 th floor didn't exist to us, you have to call 30+ mins to call so they can warm It up and even then they said its warm not A HOT JACUZZI SOOOOO they completely advertise stuff which doesn't meet the Marriott Bonvoy promise. Don't get me started on management, Edgar wanted to get a copy of our passports? For what ? No Marriott or international hotel has ever done that. Then you offer an ID and they have a face. They continue to scan this ID too, why? They don't explain.. Their restaurant Kaajal has construction going on outside so you can't eat at peace with a nice view. They accommodated us inside and served us. Menu is ok, american prices, nothing cheap or authentic in any type of flavor. Standard Chili's, or tex-mex flavors. In our visit 1/9/23 our wait took our order and thought we ordered appetizers, (idk who has a club sandwich meal with fries as an app and a tomato soup which was about 2 cups? HUGE SERVING. ) We had also ordered tuna ceviche, but ordered items all at ONCE instead of appetizer then entree. Time went by, we finished our food, 30 mins pass by and we are in search for the waiter, we asked 2 other workers. He finally comes back and says are you ready for your entree? Sir it's been 30 mins, we need to leave and check out of the hotel. He says the food is ready and will bring it right out, if it's been ready for 30 minutes we don't want it. But we are also full and tired of waiting for our food. The waiter agrees and leaves. I assume a manager comes? She doesn't present her self, she stares awkwardly at us as she interrupts us by standing without saying anything. She asks us to explain what the situation is. We do, she states that the kitchen expects someone to pay for it. I say, do you expect us ? We waited over 30 minutes for our food when it was supposed to come all at once. Not once did he come and check up on us and asked if we were ready, or even drop it off at his own will. I had to ask 2 other employees to please get his attention. She stares blankly. I ask is there a problem? She says don't worry we will pay it out of our pocket and then walks away. Was this conversation needed? Did this need to occur, could they not solve it between themselves? Why did she need an explanation? Last but not least is their change in pricing without notification. My confirmation and check out statement says one number, my credit card says another. You call the hotel for a folio and receive none. That is after you ask them to print it out and they say it will be in your email. It wasn't. I would encourage all Marriott Bonvoy members to not visit this establishment as it is not up to par with their standards.

    Stains on my sheets
    Jordan M.

    Probably the worst Marriott I have ever stayed at, and I have stay at many. I found blood and other stains on my bed upon getting to my room. I called Marriott and asked to speak to a manager. He came upstairs and said that the best he could do was give me a few free drinks and change my sheets.... It took them AN HOUR & A HALF to change my sheets. I had not slept in 16 hours and was exhausted. I told the manager I wanted a refund and he had the audacity to refuse the refund. I'm a bovoy member on top of all this!! DO NOT STAY HERE.

    View from poolside.
    Latrese P.

    First off, my flight was delayed so I arrived a day late. Although I sent a message through the chat, I can tell my reservation was cancelled; however, my reservation was honored! What a blessing because I didn't have a back up plan. This was a my 50th birthday trip so cake and decorations were brought to my room along with a card. Everyone and pleasant and had a smile on each interaction. Our room and common areas were clean and housekeeping came everyday. The view of the Marina from my balcony was nice. They offered COVID testing onsite to return to the US, but the hours didn't work for me as it was 2 hours mid-morning and I already had excursions scheduled daily, but I was directed to a company at the mall attached to the hotel so all is well. If I ever return to Cancun, I'd definitely book again.

    Grandma's chicken soup from the restaurant on site is full of flavor.  Ay que rico
    Gustavo L.

    Great hotel with great staff. The decor is very modern. I usually stay in Hilton hotels and this is my first time staying at a Marriott and I will be back. The room was spacious and comfortable. The rain shower in the bathroom was great and the water was very warm at all times. The views were amazing. Puerto Cancun is very safe and the mall adjacent to the hotel has some great stores. The security is on point. Two thumbs up.

    MD W.

    After the first 2 days without hot water I can say that the stay got better... Still no hot tube use outside due glass damage from the hurricane. The front staff has to be called for the jacuzzi on the 12 floor, because they have to add water to it and ask for it to be at least 43 degrees, so it's hot. Thanks to Iliana & Diego for making us feel comfortable and addressing our concerns. The restaurant inside is Kaajal and the best item on the dinner menu is the sliders & fries. The staff is so kind!!! That's what helped to change our mind about this place. Connected to the property are several restaurants and businesses. We enjoyed CAO and Aldo's. The shuttle to the beach is not available on Monday's. It runs every 2 hours.. The bar area in the afternoon is nice. Music, drinks, and the pool. Ask for the complementary mixed nuts. We had dinner by the pool on the 1st night thanks to the management. This really should be a 5 star property even with the construction that's in the area. I hope that they fix the issues, so that travelers can enjoy their stay!

    View from the room at night.
    Sophie E.

    This hotel was clean, had friendly/helpful staff, beautiful view and was also conveniently connected to a mall. The staff helped us anytime we needed our luggage in/out of vans and up/down from our room at the hotel! The view from the rooms was amazing & rooms were nicely decorated as well as very clean. Being connected to a mall, there are lots of different restaurants and bars in it/ near it (in walking distance!)

    Cram brûlée desserts
    Jennifer L.

    100% recommend this hotel for a nice relaxing vacation. We stayed in the 4th floor Marina View with a nice view of all the marina. It's connected to a huge shopping plaza with good restaurants as well. All food shown is from the hotel restaurant Kaajal during breakfast. We chose our hotel reservation option to be breakfast included which 100% recommend. All the employees are amazing the chef Mario is so thoughtful and really enjoys what he does, it was nice to see him around breakfast time interacting with all the guests. The food had insane amount of flavor everything was so delicious I easily had 3 plates every day cause 1. Everything is so good and 2. Im on vacation! Overall everything is very well kept and clean, Definitely will come back for another stay at this beautiful hotel.

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    Hyatt Zilara - Guest Room

    Hyatt Zilara

    (283 reviews)

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    I cannot recommend this hotel more highly. It's the best experience I've ever had at an all…read moreinclusive hotel. At the end of my stay, I did not want to leave. Sometimes all inclusive hotels can feel gimmicky, like being on a cruise ship or something. This was not that at all. This was a high end experience from start to finish. The hotel service and facilities are impeccable. I was blown away by the care they take to tend to each guest. I was only there for a few days and people took the effort to learn my name and my personal preferences. To start, the room was incredible. I stayed in a suite and it had a juccuzi right inside the room and an ocean view with a hammock. The room also came with a mini bar which was restocked daily (although you could also call and request anything at any time). Every day they had a different schedule of activities for guests with quality entertainment (not tacky acts). They had all all white party with a circus one day which was fun, a foam party, bull riding and more. The food deserves its own review. It exceed my expectations by a lot. They had several food options to choose from, including an Asian restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, a mexican restaurant a cafe and a global buffet. The restaurants were all open extended hours until 10 or 10:30 so there were always food options available. The global buffet did different themed dinners every night. Of the restaurants, I liked all but I'd say the Mediterranean was the most high quality. The preparation and taste was on par with any top NYC restaurant. The octopus dish was especially memorable. Second favorite was probably the Mexican restaurant. They have a chef from Oaxaca who makes a great mole. At each restaurant, the managers always made an effort to stop by my table to make sure I had what I needed. The employees genuinely care about serving you and they do it gladly. Sometimes you go to places where the employees are disgruntled or have a bad attitude. Not the case here at all. Everyone seemed generally happy and in a good mood. It felt like most of the people here were celebrating something, whether a bachelorette party or birthday, but it didn't feel overall raucous or anything. They had a silent disco one night and I think that also helped with any potential late night noise issues. I was really impressed with how well curated the schedule of activities was. Additionally, the hotel was very clean. When I first got in, people were mopping. They're constantly changing pool towels that are left out. Everything was spotless. The sheets were crisp and white. My room was changed to my liking. No complaints. One of the better places I've stayed. I would definitely come back in a heart beat. I loved it here!

    Met amazing ppl!! Very clean!! There's a stench idk from where maybe all the seaweed?…read morePros: very hot water, plumbing on point!!! Housekeeping 100 The staff is very helpful!!! I wish I could think of everyone's name Oscar, Michelle!! The only thing I didn't care for us that the buffet only open for dinner Saturdays only the manager did get us into the hibachi that night!! The music at the poolside was trash maybe a request hour?? Idk- if you're looking for a party vibe skip this all inclusive adult Hyatt everything was dead by 4 everyday I did get to see several we'd done day I seen 4 so beautiful!!! No night activities except one evening they had a silent DJ during the day they had a few activities I did participate in bingo and some crafts!!! Tbh I shouldn't even be complaining I'm blessed I can go all over the world vacationing I'm in good health good job car and house going to these places seeing the workers everyday and night wearing different hats throughout the day smiling never complaining just makes me even more grateful but yeah Zilara was beautiful boring I'll never go back!!!

    Live Aqua Resort - View from one of the cabanas facing the ocean

    Live Aqua Resort

    (463 reviews)

    Zona Hotelera

    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!

    3 stars for overall experience. 5 stars for the staff. 1 star for the spa…read moreThis is a small, all inclusive resort in the hotel zone. It's across the street from a shopping mall. This is not a party resort. When we were there, there was a karaoke night and a DJ in one of their lounges, but it was never crowded and the events ended early or people just left early. The 1st room we stayed in was HORRIBLE! We couldn't sleep. There was a loud rumbling sound coming from the huge air conditioning units right outside balcony. Ear plugs did not help. We talked to 3 other people also complaining about the noise from their rooms also. We were so thankful to Eileen/Aileen at the front desk for moving us. She let us view 3 rooms that were available. We went from a partial ocean view room with a king bed on the 2nd floor to a garden view (actually just the alley with trees) with 2 queen beds on the 1st floor. There was no noise whatsoever! Yaaaay! The person booking excursions could be more friendly. He seemed uninterested and looked bored. Whenever we saw him speaking to other guests, he really looked bored or tired. ONE STAR for the spa. We arrived 15 minutes early for a couples massage. My husband was led to the men's side and I was taken to the women's side. The young lady leading the way, paused at the locker room but led me directly to the quiet room. I was fully dressed and had all my belongings with me. Everyone else was in robes. Why wasn't I given a locker to store my things and a robe to change into??? I was so upset and felt so out of place. When my husband met me in the quiet room he was as confused as I was as to why I was still fully dressed. We were led to the massage room and I asked AGAIN about changing into a robe and storing my things. One of the masseuses said I didn't need to. WTF? So I undressed and piled my clothes onto an ottoman. I could not relax. The music was too loud and inappropriate. Why are you playing music with someone singing loudly? When it was over, it took me a while to calm down. We paid for shit service?! We came back and spoke to Jessica at the desk. She was also confused and concerned about the whole lock and robe ordeal. She offered a discounted spa treatment the next day but we were leaving. I wouldn't have taken it anyway. Overall, the staff was AMAZING! Please recognize them! They worked really hard to make our stay enjoyable. Get to know the staff and tip them well. Thank you to Jose at Egos who made sure our hands always had a drink in them; Carlos at Varenna for the house special cocktails; Miguel who took care of us while we relaxed on the beachside cabana. He was so attentive, personable and funny. Alejandro at the poolside bar made us laugh, Israel at Azur for the honest feedback when we had questions about the dinner menu, and Cesar at Hidden Garden who helped us figure out what was what in the darkness of the dining area. One that note, why is it so dark at Hidden Garden during the dinner service? We had to use the flashlights on our phones to read the menu and see our food. Fernando at the Siete breakfast buffet was awesome! We watched him smoothly take care of so many tables. We never felt neglected despite all the tables and people he was tending to. Lulu (Lou Lou?) is AMAZING, FUNNY and ENTERTAINING! We were lost the 1st night we arrived. He stopped what he was doing to personally escorted us to Azur in the darkness, around all the pools. We ran into him several times during our stay. He always made sure we were ok and having a good time. His energy is unmatched! Thank you to Omar, from the Concierge desk. He welcomed us when we arrived and gave us so much information about the resort. It seemed like he works everywhere. We saw him at different places in the resort. Maryam from the Concierge Desk! She was an angel. She really listened to all of our concerns. She was so friendly and funny. Even when our stay was over and we were waiting for our ride, she offered drinks and food to take with us to the airport. She definitely put a smile back on my face.

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    JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

    (330 reviews)

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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.

    Hyatt Ziva Cancun - Festivity before dinner

    Hyatt Ziva Cancun

    (450 reviews)

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    Zona Hotelera

    Marie, Frank and America = the ultimate trio butlers to have during your stay…read moreWe ran into Marie more often and absolutely just loved her warmth and hospitality Everything here is everything you need. From beautiful sunrise to sunset, it's a must come. Mercado Buffet - (as pictured) the woman who was there everyday when I was there, was the bomb! Made tacos so promptly and they were so yummy. Definitely I looked forward to every morning! Habanero - Rafael M., we saw him on our last day. But never have I ever seen anyone so hard in such hot weather and be grateful to meet, greet, serve so many people and still put a smile on his face. If we went the beginning of our trip, I don't doubt we would have been there every single day because of him! The Spa - CESAR! Sofia and Sara are the people you need to cross paths. Cesar is the one who got us in. Never did he rush us, he wanted us to enjoy our time at the pool and he circled back with kindness. And that's the only reason why we committed to the spa! Sofia and Sara were our people at the Spa, and boy did they put in work! I felt so relaxed and decompressed at the end of our trip because of them!!! Tradewinds - Araceli, the one who made our last day special. I told her it was our last day, and she brought the whole staff to sing and had us wear a big sombrero! It was so heartwarming and it made my heart sink, and did not make me want to leave!! The French restaurant is also a must! Loved the potato leek soup and the lamb rack. The Italian restaurant had amazing cheese mushroom pizza! I've been to Hyatt Los Cabo's, and the one thing Cancun didn't have was to go boxes due to regulations. The dolphins are such a cute thing to wake up to and was such a nice thing to do for family and people! We stayed at the Turquoise building. Loved the bath outside the room! It was my birthday, and my boyfriend and the staff really made it beyond special. From roses to balloons, to cards, to the simplest reminder of all them knowing it was my birthday and wishing me the best. You will hear a lot of, welcome family or hi family. And by the end of the trip, you will really feel that they really did become your family. 100/100 recommend this place!!!

    I visited this lovely resort for my cousin's wedding and had a ball. This resort sits right on the…read morebeach and even has a dolphin encounter right on the premises. There are several restaurants with different cuisines and lots of fun activities throughout the day. The staff is so kind and accommodating, and my suite was beautiful. There are several different activities every day to meet everyone everyone's need from kids to adults. This place is ADA friendly and has a lot of water activities to choose from.

    Kempinski Hotel Cancún - Fuzeball and ping pong

    Kempinski Hotel Cancún

    (209 reviews)

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    Prior to our arrival, we emailed the concierge for transportation to the hotel from Tulum. The…read moreemails were responded to in a timely manner and everything was as promised. Check in with Diego was a breeze. Although they did not offer us an upgrade, which could have been possible through our credit card partnership, he did let us pick a room from what was available. We picked 5044. The view was good, not a full ocean view but we did have a partial ocean view. The hotel and room were very clean. The staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. I was very please with the hotel. It exceeded my expectations. If I ever return to Cancun, I would stay here again.

    We recently stayed at Kempinski Hotel Cancun for six days. We have been coming to this property for…read moreyears, back when it was The Ritz-Carlton Cancun, and it has always held sentimental value for us. That history is the main reason we kept returning. Unfortunately, for the past two years, our experiences have declined significantly. The hotel no longer maintains the level of service and standards we once loved. The atmosphere feels different, the staff are not as welcoming, and there is a noticeable lack of attentiveness and care. During this stay, we had a particularly unpleasant two-day experience at the beach regarding the setup of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Rather than going into every detail, I will simply say the situation was handled poorly and left us very disappointed. What was most upsetting was that no meaningful effort was made to resolve the issue or make up for the inconvenience. Even after speaking with Guest Relations, who mentioned contacting the General Manager, nothing improved the following day. No accommodation or gesture was offered, which was surprising given the hotel's luxury positioning. It is also noticeable that the property feels quite empty during weekdays, except on special occasions or long weekends. Even then, the warmth and hospitality we once associated with this hotel seem to be missing. That said, I want to sincerely recognize Valenzo, who served us daily. He was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive. We never had to ask for anything, he would notice small details, like refilling ice before we even realized it was melting. His service was outstanding and he truly tried to make our stay better. Thank you, Valenzo. You made a difference. It is genuinely sad to see a place that once meant so much to us lose its standard. We hope management takes guest feedback seriously and invests in retraining staff to restore the level of service this property was once known for.

    Marriott Cancun Resort - Delphina- muscles

    Marriott Cancun Resort

    (236 reviews)

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    Marriott All Inclusive Cancun Resort…read more This is my fifth stay at this Marriott property having spent time with my entire family twice when it was the Mariott Casa MAGA Resort, and then again for my 25th & 35th wedding anniversaries, this time for a milestone birthday. The addition of the "Marriott Experience" App (available for I-Phone and Android users) makes navigating nation the myriad of restaurants and menus easy. Room Service menus are on the App but you still have to call to order--a bit antiquated and I expect that feature to be added! Nightly entertainment and tremendous cocktails in the Great Room is a must do along with various nightly entertainment/activities including a casino night! The property has enough cuisine options for a stay that you can vary from traditional Mexican (Casa Madre) and American (Organic & Co., Mo's Burgers, Champions restaurants, to Japanese and Polynesian (Mikado Teppanyaki, Kasai & Hana Polynesian Grill) or Mediterranean-- Greek (Delphina) or Italian (Toscanni) also. And within some you can vary from fine dining to "fast food" styles, e.g, three options for pizza (750 Pizzeria, Pizzeria by La Isla & Organic), a taco bar featuring other delicious locally sourced dishes (Botanika by La Isla), and Ceviches at Cevicheria. All of the restaurants, their menus and hours of operations plus reservation links are available on the App. There were staff members who provided EXCEPTIONAL service and made this a remarkable experience: JULIO PEREZ, the Executive Sous Chef, Israel the Manager of Restaurants, and wait staff/hostesses Gerardo, Izamar, Julissa, Adrian & Antonio--AND THE ENTIRE FRONT DESK STAFF!!!!!

    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.

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas - View from room

    Hotel Riu Palace Las Américas

    (326 reviews)

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    Stayed at the resort for ten days. May 11th 2026 through the 21st. It is a bit of an older decor…read morebut it is very clean and there are workers always cleaning. The staff was very friendly and tried to help with our request. The room was a junior suite with an ocean view. It was comfortable and our room attendant did a great job. The king bed was two beds pushed together, but with some magic by the wife we made it more like one and were very comfortable. You can get a single king bed in some of the rooms. We were there with friends and didn't want be separated so we stayed with that configuration. I would try and get a room on the west wing. It actually looks to the east and you don't get the extreme heat in the late afternoon that the east wing does. We ate at all of the restaurants and our favs were the Black and White Steak house and Krystal. The Italian restaurant off of the lobby was good for a quick slice of pizza at lunch time. The buffet is like it is on a cruise ship and was good for most of our breakfast seatings. After a few days gets a little old. The staff was super friendly and hard workers. There is a 24 hour refreshment spot, but the food is only so so. Just for a quick sandwich or fruit. They do have a beer tap and a few selections of liquor available there for self service as well. The pool and beach area had plenty of chairs and umbrellas. If you don't see any available just ask and they will make it happen if possible. My complaint about the pool would be they close at 7:00. One small pool stay open until 8:00. Way too early for an adult only. I suggest if you want to do excursions to go straight across the street to one of the stands. If you know what you want to do they are a much better deal, but be certain you know where you want to go. make sure and get transportation included in your excursion. Also in that area there is the Bamboo Spa. You can get a massage for less than half at the resort spa. They did a very good job and were very professional. Not a "happy endings" type of place. Tell them you will do the massage if they throw in the fish foot treatment. Sounds weird but it was pretty nice. This is all inclusive for food and drink. The drinks are pretty light and when you ask for something other than the house liquor I'm pretty sure it didn't happen all the time. The best is to ask for the drink with a shot on the side, or better yet go to the bar yourself and watch them make the drink. It was definitely better and i was assured to get the name brand. Over all I would recommend this RIU.

    I called before booking and I was told that Any Rui Palace can go to the other hotels and use the…read moreamenities. No timeframe, no rules. 1. You can go to the other hotels but only until 5:00 pm. 2. Make sure you take a towel from the las americas hotel because the other hotels will NOT give you a towel. 3. Las Americas is an older hotel. 4. You have to check out to make sure you hand in the towel cards. Food: buffet is buffet. Breakfast is good. The Japanese restaurant is good. Make sure you check when the restaurants are closed.

    Excellence Riviera Cancún - Tomahawk steak

    Excellence Riviera Cancún

    (306 reviews)

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    We just returned from an 8-day, 7-night stay in an Excellence Club Ocean View Swim-Up suite, and I…read morecan confidently say we will never book another room type again. The Excellence Club experience is absolutely worth it and made our vacation feel even more special. What keeps us coming back to Excellence Riviera Cancun isn't just the beautiful resort, comfortable rooms, or incredible food, it's the people. The staff genuinely treats you like family and makes you feel cared for from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. We made it to every restaurant during our stay, and the dining exceeded our expectations. Magna's tomahawk steak was phenomenal, but Basmati completely stole our hearts. It was hands down our favorite restaurant, and the food was a 15/10. We were talking about going back before we had even finished our meal. The service is what truly sets this resort apart. Amable went above and beyond every single day. She quickly learned who we were, remembered what we liked, and always took the time to chat with us and make us feel special. By the end of the trip, she felt like family. Saying goodbye was incredibly emotional. She gave me the biggest hug before we left and told us she couldn't wait to see us again in January. She truly made our vacation unforgettable. Joel was another standout. We bonded over our love of reading, but what impressed us most was the care he put into making each day special. Every morning, our daybed was perfectly prepared before we even arrived, with towels laid out and everything ready for us to relax. He remembered that we were celebrating our anniversary, and he and Raul surprised us with the sweetest towel art in our room to celebrate. After noticing how much I loved fresh coconuts, Joel started bringing one to me every afternoon without me even asking. It's those thoughtful little touches that turn a great vacation into an unforgettable one. Excellence Riviera Cancun continues to set the standard for what an all-inclusive resort should be. Between the exceptional staff, delicious food, beautiful accommodations, and the added benefits of Excellence Club, it's become our favorite place to vacation. The biggest compliment we can give is that we were already planning our next trip before this one ended. We'll be back in January, and I'm sure many more times after that. Thank you to everyone at ERC for another unforgettable stay. We already can't wait to come home.

    This place is amazing! We will absolutely be back. Clean, friendly service, anything we asked for…read morethey would do their best to accommodate. Loved the pools, especially the lazy river. All of the restaurants are great, my favorites were Basmati and Spice. The only room for improvement: I wish there were healthier options available by the pools do lunch. The taco truck is great but doesn't open until 4pm.. a little late for lunch. I don't want fries/hotdog/burger/nachos for lunch. The Linux buffet was great, but it would've been nice to have a salad or tacos by the pool. Loved the shows and trivia every night! Can't wait to go back.

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

    Grand Oasis Cancún

    (716 reviews)

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    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

    Grand Oasis Cancun was the worst all-inclusive resort experience we've ever had…read more We booked this resort for our sons' senior graduation trip based on advertising that promoted it as a fun, energetic party resort. The reality was the exact opposite. Check-in took over an hour because staff claimed they couldn't find our Expedia reservation. Another person in our group had already paid for services through the resort's website but was repeatedly asked for additional payment. Our group spent an extra $1,000 on upgrades hoping to improve the experience. It didn't. The rooms were small, outdated, dirty, and not worth the extra cost. The food was terrible. We expected mixed quality based on reviews, but much of it was barely edible. Making dinner reservations felt intentionally difficult, and once we finally secured them, we were forced to sign agreements acknowledging additional fees if we were late. The biggest disappointment was the complete lack of atmosphere. There was very little music, almost no nightlife, and most activities shut down before 11 PM. We ended up leaving the resort almost every night so the boys could find entertainment elsewhere. What frustrates me most is how misleading the marketing is compared to the actual experience. After more than 15 years of booking travel through Expedia, I'm genuinely disappointed that Expedia continues to partner with and promote a resort that feels built around false advertising, upselling, and disappointing guests. We trusted the Expedia brand, and this resort fell far short of the experience it promised. Save your money and book somewhere else.

    Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina - hotels - Updated August 2026

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