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The buffet was awful, the only thing I enjoyed there was the omelettes made at the omelette counter and the fruit. The best place to dine was the sports bar only for their mozzarella sticks and Caesar salad. The resort has two sides the left side with the tiki hut had awful service, it took 30 min to an hour for us to even get asked if we needed anything and sometimes had to waive down the waiter. After waiting 30 to an hour to get our order in it's another 30 min to an hour wait to get our food/drinks. The side withought the tiki hut had amazing service, Moses was our waiter and he did an amazing job making sure we were taken care of !! Very nice guy We enjoyed our room, it was clean and AC worked. The elevators stopped working half of our trip which was unfortunate. The mexican restraint hacienda seines was not good, the worst food I've ever had. The hotel itself was beautiful and some of the staff seemed miserable and gave the cold shoulder.
We're a young married couple that came here for 6 days and purchased on a cheap budget, including flights! Absolutely amazing. Good was great and were some foodies, service was awesome the staff seemed to have fun w us and helped this family resort turn up which was perfect for us bc we wanted somewhere in the middle of party and chill. Clean, everything was accommodating, go here for a romantic fun getaway or a family trip. Shoutout to Nat the concierge for making our reservations for the yummy restaurants on site and handling all the small details so we didn't have to (also included!) oh, and beautiful beach!!!
Resort itself is nice and clean. Amazing view as soon as you walk in those doors! Pool areas are fun for all ages!! Pool side drinks are better than restaurant drinks... The air freshener through out the resort will drive some crazy!!! It's very strong! All inclusive..... sike! Surcharges on all the "good drinks and food" and I am exaggerating on the good part. ROOM SERVICE is trash!!!! Do not recommend!!! I liked the Veranda's lunch Buffett and the sister hotel Royal Cancun's Italian restaurant. Loved that you have the option to hang out at either hotel and eat there. The Royal Cancun beach area is smaller but more accommodating to children that want to swim in the ocean. Royal Sands waters are rougher and kinda scary for the little ones. Try not all inclusive and go out of the resort to eat! No cash resort.... We brought a lot of pesos to use and couldn't use them there! Everything is close by!!! Walking distance to LA ISLA 1 and 2... and lots of restaurants. Unfortunately we didn't try any... except for the one at the aquarium at ISLA 1. 3 stars is mainly for the staff! They are amazing hard working and super nice!!! Everyone we encountered was amazing!
The Royal Sands is a great vacation resort. It's a very large property. The staff is friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Our all inclusive package was well worth it. My only 'complaint' is that we didn't know that we'd have to attend a membership sales presentation. But even that was done in a friendly no pressure manner.
Nice place... The views of the beach from the beachfront condos were amazing. Felt like I was living in a Corona commercial...brilliant! The rooms were nice and clean, with plenty of amenities. Actually our "room" was basically a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a bathroom. Just about everything you could think off was available; Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Stove, Utensils, Dishes, Dishwasher etc. We even had two Murphy beds in the spacious living room! Brilliant! Interaction with the staff was always pleasant and helpful...no complaints. With several massive pools and hot tubs available, there was plenty of aquatic activities for everybody. Can't forget to mention the beach and the Ocean as the backyard. Plenty of The upkeep and cleanliness of the entire venue was impressive. Lovely place to stay...
I booked a 4-night stay at royal Cancun. Unfortunately, the morning after check-in, my wife became ill due to the poor conditions of the room because of mold. So I had to contact Priceline.com to cancel the remaining 3 nights. However, they informed me that I would only receive a refund for the last 2 nights, while still being charged for the night that made my wife sick and another night I could not stay. When I requested to at least use the second night that I was already charged for, the hotel refused, claiming that their system had already checked me out without my consent. This is a scam. I had no choice but to involve the police to report the situation. The resort's service is poor, the room conditions are unhealthy, and the online photos and reviews are misleading. Their practice of double-charging guests and finding ways to profit dishonestly is unacceptable. I am sharing this experience to warn others about the real environment and service here. I strongly do not recommend this resort，nor booking through Priceline.
We visited this hotel on Sunday, because it is one of the three Royal Resorts in the Cancun area. Food: We decided to grab a light lunch after a few hours in the sun. The food came out very fast and hot. Of course I had to add my own salt and pepper, but overall everything we ordered was delicious. Customer Service: Our waiter at the restaurant was very patient, friendly, and helpful. He was very attentive and kept coming back to our table and checking to see see if we needed anything. We really enjoyed everything we ordered, and there was no issues with paying our bill even though we were staying at another Royal Resorts hotel. Staff: Everyone from the shuttle bus driver, front desk, pool towels, and the restaurant was very professional. It's very apparent that their staff really goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone's experiences are excellent. Beach & pools: This resort is alot more lively and there seemed to be more younger guests than older. So there seemed to be more pool events going on, as well as it was much more crowded than the other two resorts. The beach is an easy and short walk from the pools, if you desire to swim in the ocean or just walk the beach. The sand was soft but we noticed that there was more sharp shells, so I'd recommend wearing flip flops on the beach. TIPS: There is a free resort shuttle that runs between the three hotels, so their guests can ride comfortable in an air conditioned bus.
The staff is very helpful, and no issues communicating in English. The beach the resort is on is beautiful, white sand, blue water. Plenty of beach chairs and a 1 hour reserve limit so people can't just put their stuff on chairs and leave it for hours. First night there we ate at Sidelines, the onsite bar/restaurant. I got food poisoning and my entire night was spent on the toilet. IMHO, the all-inclusive isn't worth it. The food is just okay at best, food poisoning at worst. The drinks included aren't good, ordered a mojito from sidelines and neither of us could stomach it. Dos XX is an included beer and it always tasted soapy, no matter which restaurant it came from. We ordered room service a couple of times and it always came quit faster than quoted times. The room was clean, far from luxury. Sheets were very itchy and uncomfortable pillows. The toaster in the room was broken. Shower is small and dated. I'll be looking for a different hotel if I go back to Cancun.
I whet to there for 5 days and here is why I rate it 3 . The ice cream machine was broken . I almost whent out of the big green slide, and I stubbed my to on the blue. And the room was ok but needed to have pop in the fridge when you just came. And the buffet sucked. And room service was to long. the kids club sucked.and finally why do you need a kitchen In the room? if you're going to the whole family, I would the dreams in the area.
We had an amazing experience from bell boys, lobby, staff and the food. All were nice and accommodating - everyone is just easy to approach and try best to communicate what was needed. The rockstar employee Viktor and Jennifer was super awesome! Everyone was working hard to ensure that their guest's stay will be amazing. The room was neat and all of the facilities and activities they are offering for free was on point. The free bus shuttle drivers were all nice. They also have a lot more restaurant options aside from the one inside the hotel which is included in your All Inclusive package - most of them need to have smart casual wear and reservation so take note of that. The only reason I give 4 stars is because of what happened after a room service. My beauty blender foam had a permanent marker written on it, not a big deal since I can buy a new one but I am more paranoid what else has been touched or used in our stuff. Since then we didn't ask for room service. The lobby manager just told us that the staff only move my stuff and that's it. We do not have permanent marker or thick pens like that so it is only common sense who did that unless someone else whom we don't know get in our room without anyone of us knowing. I can attach here the photo.
$580~ for a week's stay is AMAZING. So many amenities, truly not enough time. I stayed with a group of 20+ friends and acquaintances that booked rooms in bulk, which might have contributed to the incredible price. For COVID safety purposes, staff wear masks and hand sanitizer is provided throughout the resort. Masks are encouraged but not required. I split a suite with three friends-- the suite consisted of: two rooms (2 pulldown beds, 1 master bed), a kitchenette, a walk-in closet, 1 cramped bathroom w/shower, and a balcony view to the ocean. PROS: - Easy to book shuttle to/from airport (with Thomas More Travel) - 24/7 staff available + room service, staff are incredibly friendly though I'm sure that they face 100 million Karens a day - Impeccably clean rooms and amenities, including spa, tourist center, multiple pools with swim up bars and hot tubs - Literally bars everywhere (all inclusive!), including beachside service - AYCE buffet for every meal, with different themes each night (LOL @ "Oriental Night") - Daily recreational activities at the pool and community area - Close to (or a short bus ride away) from shopping centers and restaurants - Free airport-approved COVID testing at the time we were there (I believe they now charge $100+ for quick turnaround testing) CONS: - Room service will take hours to arrive - Definitely an older building (apparently used to be a timeshare) with the occasional cracks and rusting - Low water pressure, at least in our shower and toilet - Beaches can have a lot of scratchy seaweed close to shore, but depends on the time of day Still, not much to complain about while we were here. Perfect weather in April, with just enough sea breeze to cool you down. The food was great (a lot of healthy options!) and the facilities were lovely. My only regret is not bringing enough cash to tip throughout the entire trip. So many of our kind and attentive local staff members worked so hard to keep us tourists happy, I wish I could've had more cash to express my appreciation. NOTE: Everything is on paper receipts (and in Spanish), and additional costs (like specialty drinks during meals) will be charged on the card presented at check-in. Not much is digitized, so hang into those sheets and take notes when it comes to Venmo requesting your friends.
We Stay in this incredible place from May 21 to 31 because my sister is a member so yes is a time share but is an awesome one, however u can book if u are not a member but then options are linited in the all inclusive. The location is great. Right on the beach, right across the street from the shops of La Isla (the island). The staff was magnificent in all aspects. We got lucky and were upgraded to a PentHouse corner suite. Spacious and the view of the Caribbean as you would expect was tremendous. One of the main eye catching features of this hotel is its expansive 2 family pool with swim up bar. Huge and beautiful. There's also an adjoining Olympic length lap pool (recall it being 3 lane). There's also a separate adult pool area. All the pools had plenty of chairs. Lastly a larger than normal jacuzzi (and one right next to it under construction). And of course you can't forget the largest water feature steps away with plenty of beach, chairs, palapas, and umbrellas. This is an all inclusive resort, so food and drink are never far away. We did a couple of breaks in the weather so got to enjoy the poolside cafe which was excellent. (Great margaritas and everyone should try the cranberry mojito if you are into that sort of thing. Delicious. And dangerous. Hard to stop at one) For the most part the food is filling and plentiful. One does not choose all inclusive because you want to excite a discerning palate. One does benefit from options. Options on property and a number restaurants off property as well. The resorts offers complimentary shuttles. The restaurant staff were welcoming, attentive, and efficient. Great service all around. On the beach the palapas are awesome but the beach is dirty in some areas because the sargasum and they only mix it up with the sand but they don't removed it so when u try to swim some areas are cover and hurst ur body specially if you are sunburn. Not sure if the hotel has the responsibility to removed it or is the government. Though we were hunkered down in our room a couple of days because a storm was near by, the resort still providing a relaxing few days to unwind. Face it. It's hard not to have a good time in Cancun.
Day two and it's been a great experience. When we arrived checkin was so easy. Dylan walked us to our room and gave us a tour. He sat us down and made it so easy to plan our week. By far best experience I have had. We set up a presentation for the timeshare and we bought in. Impressed with how this timeshare is run. Eden was so great, she perfectly walked us through it and it was great. read more
DATED FACILITY BUT BEAUTIFUL BEACH! I will start by saying I've stayed at this resort once before 15 years ago and at that time it was amazing, 15 years later and it feels very dated and there are upgrades needed in the rooms. There are so many wonderful places to choose from in Cancun, they really need to step up to compete. This resort caters to members. If you are not a timeshare member but a regular guest who booked through something like Expedia as I did you will not get the same experience. They purposely make it difficult to get a reservation at the restaurants leaving the buffet as the only option. They cater to members and you can only get a guaranteed dinner reservation if you attend their timeshare presentation. I will say that after we complained to Expedia the staff was very quick to rectify this and give us access to reservations at the 2 other dinner options. Cons: - Depending on where they put you, you may have to change rooms mid way through your stay which is very inconvenient. Every Saturday they have members that come in and if you are in a member room you must move out and into a different room. This was unexpected and very different from how most resort/hotel stays work - The buffet dinner is not good, there are limited selections of bland food. For this to be the main dinner option they need to give more options and change the food regularly. They should add hand sanitizer stations and encourage people to use the tongs provided, I witnessed a few visitors using their bare hands to get items from the buffet. - They gave us a drink menu, we ordered and it turns out that drink is not included in the all inclusive. They need to clarify this and not offer items that are not included. When the majority of people are here for all inclusive they are not expecting additional charges for items that are offered. - Drinks are HEAVILY watered down, I've been to many all inclusive places and have never had drinks this bad - The toilets are extremely low so caution to those with mobility limitations. - There were no hangars in our first room. Even the most basic hotel provides hangers! The second room we were switched to had hangers but had no fan in the bathroom. This is causing mildew buildup which you can see in the photos. Again there are many updates needed in the rooms Pros: - One thing I really appreciated was the cleanliness of the whole resort. Besides the mildew in the second room, everything was spotless and they work hard to keep things clean - The staff was very friendly and welcoming. - They have a convince store that has all you need and even groceries. - The 2 specialty restaurants are the only place to get good food and the staff was amazing. We really appreciated the warm welcome and amazing service by German at the Hacienda Sisal and Orlando at the Club Bistro! They both really made sure we had a good time and gave great recommendations on the meals. These were the only places to get good food and both German and Orlando were so hospitable that we went to each restaurant twice. If not for them we would have had to go outside the resort for dinner which is crazy when it's all inclusive. - THE BEACH! This is a beautiful beach location and I believe it's the only thing that keeps people coming back as we met a few other travelers who have been returning to this location for decades read more
Totally recommend Royal Sands. I have been to Cancun over 15 times and stood at over 10 resorts. This resort is very very clean, their food/buffet is great. They have a Bistro and Mexican restaurant(Sisal) which are really great as well. The service at the resort has been very pleasant and welcoming. The room service, front desk, concierge, bartenders have all been amazing. Definitely gotta give a shout out to Dylan at concierge, he was very attentive and very friendly. I will definitely be back again. One thing I can say is to PLEASE TIP YOUR SERVERS, BARTENDERS AND ANYONE WHO GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
The buffet was awful, the only thing I enjoyed there was the omelettes made at the omelette counter and the fruit. The best place to dine was the sports bar only for their mozzarella sticks and Caesar salad. The resort has two sides the left side with the tiki hut had awful service, it took 30 min to an hour for us to even get asked if we needed anything and sometimes had to waive down the waiter. After waiting 30 to an hour to get our order in it's another 30 min to an hour wait to get our food/drinks. The side withought the tiki hut had amazing service, Moses was our waiter and he did an amazing job making sure we were taken care of !! Very nice guy We enjoyed our room, it was clean and AC worked. The elevators stopped working half of our trip which was unfortunate. The mexican restraint hacienda seines was not good, the worst food I've ever had. The hotel itself was beautiful and some of the staff seemed miserable and gave the cold shoulder. read more
11 months ago
We're a young married couple that came here for 6 days and purchased on a cheap budget, including flights! Absolutely amazing. Good was great and were some foodies, service was awesome the staff seemed to have fun w us and helped this family resort turn up which was perfect for us bc we wanted somewhere in the middle of party and chill. Clean, everything was accommodating, go here for a romantic fun getaway or a family trip. Shoutout to Nat the concierge for making our reservations for the yummy restaurants on site and handling all the small details so we didn't have to (also included!) oh, and beautiful beach!!! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Resort itself is nice and clean. Amazing view as soon as you walk in those doors! Pool areas are fun for all ages!! Pool side drinks are better than restaurant drinks... The air freshener through out the resort will drive some crazy!!! It's very strong! All inclusive..... sike! Surcharges on all the "good drinks and food" and I am exaggerating on the good part. ROOM SERVICE is trash!!!! Do not recommend!!! I liked the Veranda's lunch Buffett and the sister hotel Royal Cancun's Italian restaurant. Loved that you have the option to hang out at either hotel and eat there. The Royal Cancun beach area is smaller but more accommodating to children that want to swim in the ocean. Royal Sands waters are rougher and kinda scary for the little ones. Try not all inclusive and go out of the resort to eat! No cash resort.... We brought a lot of pesos to use and couldn't use them there! Everything is close by!!! Walking distance to LA ISLA 1 and 2... and lots of restaurants. Unfortunately we didn't try any... except for the one at the aquarium at ISLA 1. 3 stars is mainly for the staff! They are amazing hard working and super nice!!! Everyone we encountered was amazing! read more
The Royal Sands is a great vacation resort. It's a very large property. The staff is friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Our all inclusive package was well worth it. My only 'complaint' is that we didn't know that we'd have to attend a membership sales presentation. But even that was done in a friendly no pressure manner. read more
3 years ago
Nice place... The views of the beach from the beachfront condos were amazing. Felt like I was living in a Corona commercial...brilliant! The rooms were nice and clean, with plenty of amenities. Actually our "room" was basically a one bedroom apartment with a kitchen and a bathroom. Just about everything you could think off was available; Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Stove, Utensils, Dishes, Dishwasher etc. We even had two Murphy beds in the spacious living room! Brilliant! Interaction with the staff was always pleasant and helpful...no complaints. With several massive pools and hot tubs available, there was plenty of aquatic activities for everybody. Can't forget to mention the beach and the Ocean as the backyard. Plenty of The upkeep and cleanliness of the entire venue was impressive. Lovely place to stay... read more
1 year ago
I booked a 4-night stay at royal Cancun. Unfortunately, the morning after check-in, my wife became ill due to the poor conditions of the room because of mold. So I had to contact Priceline.com to cancel the remaining 3 nights. However, they informed me that I would only receive a refund for the last 2 nights, while still being charged for the night that made my wife sick and another night I could not stay. When I requested to at least use the second night that I was already charged for, the hotel refused, claiming that their system had already checked me out without my consent. This is a scam. I had no choice but to involve the police to report the situation. The resort's service is poor, the room conditions are unhealthy, and the online photos and reviews are misleading. Their practice of double-charging guests and finding ways to profit dishonestly is unacceptable. I am sharing this experience to warn others about the real environment and service here. I strongly do not recommend this resort，nor booking through Priceline. read more
2 years ago
6 months ago
4 years ago
We visited this hotel on Sunday, because it is one of the three Royal Resorts in the Cancun area. Food: We decided to grab a light lunch after a few hours in the sun. The food came out very fast and hot. Of course I had to add my own salt and pepper, but overall everything we ordered was delicious. Customer Service: Our waiter at the restaurant was very patient, friendly, and helpful. He was very attentive and kept coming back to our table and checking to see see if we needed anything. We really enjoyed everything we ordered, and there was no issues with paying our bill even though we were staying at another Royal Resorts hotel. Staff: Everyone from the shuttle bus driver, front desk, pool towels, and the restaurant was very professional. It's very apparent that their staff really goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone's experiences are excellent. Beach & pools: This resort is alot more lively and there seemed to be more younger guests than older. So there seemed to be more pool events going on, as well as it was much more crowded than the other two resorts. The beach is an easy and short walk from the pools, if you desire to swim in the ocean or just walk the beach. The sand was soft but we noticed that there was more sharp shells, so I'd recommend wearing flip flops on the beach. TIPS: There is a free resort shuttle that runs between the three hotels, so their guests can ride comfortable in an air conditioned bus. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
The staff is very helpful, and no issues communicating in English. The beach the resort is on is beautiful, white sand, blue water. Plenty of beach chairs and a 1 hour reserve limit so people can't just put their stuff on chairs and leave it for hours. First night there we ate at Sidelines, the onsite bar/restaurant. I got food poisoning and my entire night was spent on the toilet. IMHO, the all-inclusive isn't worth it. The food is just okay at best, food poisoning at worst. The drinks included aren't good, ordered a mojito from sidelines and neither of us could stomach it. Dos XX is an included beer and it always tasted soapy, no matter which restaurant it came from. We ordered room service a couple of times and it always came quit faster than quoted times. The room was clean, far from luxury. Sheets were very itchy and uncomfortable pillows. The toaster in the room was broken. Shower is small and dated. I'll be looking for a different hotel if I go back to Cancun. read more
2 years ago
I whet to there for 5 days and here is why I rate it 3 . The ice cream machine was broken . I almost whent out of the big green slide, and I stubbed my to on the blue. And the room was ok but needed to have pop in the fridge when you just came. And the buffet sucked. And room service was to long. the kids club sucked.and finally why do you need a kitchen In the room? if you're going to the whole family, I would the dreams in the area. read more
We had an amazing experience from bell boys, lobby, staff and the food. All were nice and accommodating - everyone is just easy to approach and try best to communicate what was needed. The rockstar employee Viktor and Jennifer was super awesome! Everyone was working hard to ensure that their guest's stay will be amazing. The room was neat and all of the facilities and activities they are offering for free was on point. The free bus shuttle drivers were all nice. They also have a lot more restaurant options aside from the one inside the hotel which is included in your All Inclusive package - most of them need to have smart casual wear and reservation so take note of that. The only reason I give 4 stars is because of what happened after a room service. My beauty blender foam had a permanent marker written on it, not a big deal since I can buy a new one but I am more paranoid what else has been touched or used in our stuff. Since then we didn't ask for room service. The lobby manager just told us that the staff only move my stuff and that's it. We do not have permanent marker or thick pens like that so it is only common sense who did that unless someone else whom we don't know get in our room without anyone of us knowing. I can attach here the photo. read more
4 years ago
$580~ for a week's stay is AMAZING. So many amenities, truly not enough time. I stayed with a group of 20+ friends and acquaintances that booked rooms in bulk, which might have contributed to the incredible price. For COVID safety purposes, staff wear masks and hand sanitizer is provided throughout the resort. Masks are encouraged but not required. I split a suite with three friends-- the suite consisted of: two rooms (2 pulldown beds, 1 master bed), a kitchenette, a walk-in closet, 1 cramped bathroom w/shower, and a balcony view to the ocean. PROS: - Easy to book shuttle to/from airport (with Thomas More Travel) - 24/7 staff available + room service, staff are incredibly friendly though I'm sure that they face 100 million Karens a day - Impeccably clean rooms and amenities, including spa, tourist center, multiple pools with swim up bars and hot tubs - Literally bars everywhere (all inclusive!), including beachside service - AYCE buffet for every meal, with different themes each night (LOL @ "Oriental Night") - Daily recreational activities at the pool and community area - Close to (or a short bus ride away) from shopping centers and restaurants - Free airport-approved COVID testing at the time we were there (I believe they now charge $100+ for quick turnaround testing) CONS: - Room service will take hours to arrive - Definitely an older building (apparently used to be a timeshare) with the occasional cracks and rusting - Low water pressure, at least in our shower and toilet - Beaches can have a lot of scratchy seaweed close to shore, but depends on the time of day Still, not much to complain about while we were here. Perfect weather in April, with just enough sea breeze to cool you down. The food was great (a lot of healthy options!) and the facilities were lovely. My only regret is not bringing enough cash to tip throughout the entire trip. So many of our kind and attentive local staff members worked so hard to keep us tourists happy, I wish I could've had more cash to express my appreciation. NOTE: Everything is on paper receipts (and in Spanish), and additional costs (like specialty drinks during meals) will be charged on the card presented at check-in. Not much is digitized, so hang into those sheets and take notes when it comes to Venmo requesting your friends. read more
We Stay in this incredible place from May 21 to 31 because my sister is a member so yes is a time share but is an awesome one, however u can book if u are not a member but then options are linited in the all inclusive. The location is great. Right on the beach, right across the street from the shops of La Isla (the island). The staff was magnificent in all aspects. We got lucky and were upgraded to a PentHouse corner suite. Spacious and the view of the Caribbean as you would expect was tremendous. One of the main eye catching features of this hotel is its expansive 2 family pool with swim up bar. Huge and beautiful. There's also an adjoining Olympic length lap pool (recall it being 3 lane). There's also a separate adult pool area. All the pools had plenty of chairs. Lastly a larger than normal jacuzzi (and one right next to it under construction). And of course you can't forget the largest water feature steps away with plenty of beach, chairs, palapas, and umbrellas. This is an all inclusive resort, so food and drink are never far away. We did a couple of breaks in the weather so got to enjoy the poolside cafe which was excellent. (Great margaritas and everyone should try the cranberry mojito if you are into that sort of thing. Delicious. And dangerous. Hard to stop at one) For the most part the food is filling and plentiful. One does not choose all inclusive because you want to excite a discerning palate. One does benefit from options. Options on property and a number restaurants off property as well. The resorts offers complimentary shuttles. The restaurant staff were welcoming, attentive, and efficient. Great service all around. On the beach the palapas are awesome but the beach is dirty in some areas because the sargasum and they only mix it up with the sand but they don't removed it so when u try to swim some areas are cover and hurst ur body specially if you are sunburn. Not sure if the hotel has the responsibility to removed it or is the government. Though we were hunkered down in our room a couple of days because a storm was near by, the resort still providing a relaxing few days to unwind. Face it. It's hard not to have a good time in Cancun. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
If you need to relax, recharge and unwind this is the place for you. Doing nothing never felt so good. Staff of wonderful and kind. Clean resort and the food is fabulous read more
Firstly i would not have enjoyed this trip if not with a timeshare owner. Best dinner options need reservations and owners get preferences. So if you arent with an owner id look elsewhere. Secondly we thought there were several Royals we could visit. . Justvthe Royal Cancun. owners need to make reservations first thing becausethey book up. Timeshare visits are Saturday to Saturday. The staff really are fantastic. The whole place is clean and smells fabulous love the balcony and our view of sunrise. Beds are super firm. But i slept ok. Cleaning staff are top notch . In fact all of the staff are excellent. Havent ran across any staff who were negative or anything negative. When we arrived the ocean was calm and gorgeous touquoise and blue. There was vegetarian floating but none growing in the ocean. But a hurricane churned it up so the waves are frisky now. We can walk next door to the other sands. The older one is loader. Personally i wouldnt recommend the buffet for dinner at all. Breakfast is good and lunch buffet were good. Pool menu was ok but the stuff they cook outside was really good. Alot has a surcharge both for food and drinks which is disappointing. Like tittos and grand Marnier both surcharge ect. It says on the menu or they mention there will be a surcharge. Anyway i was told there was a free shuttle that ran every hour. The shuttle runs every 2 hours so we have been having to do a taxi home which i dont like for safety and monetary reasons. I usually stay at adult only resorts atelier, sadals, secrets. Iberostar grand. Frankly they are much better But they are much more money. Im giving 5 stars as it was alot of fun for great price. Excellent staff Eduardo spoiled us at pool and beach. Cecilia kept our pool spotless. read more
Came here in October on the tail end of our trip. The hotel is older but in very good condition. Because it is older, its located on an amazing stretch of beach. The views from our room were to die for. The swim up bar bartenders were awesome! The only downfall is that the servers at the main restaurant weren't that great and all about the tips. The breakfast buffet had good choices but if we stayed longer than a couple of nights, we may have gotten tired of the choices. We enjoyed our time here overall and would return as long as we could mix in this hotel with other stays at different hotels nearby. read more
We were guests of a owner who has a membership. We absolutely loved this resort. Activities run from 8AM to 3PM, some activities we did were Yoga, Aqua fit, Bingo and Lotteria. Love the pool bar, however it closes around 6 or 7PM. The servers at the pool and beach are wonderful! The rooms were stocked with water and beverages. We had a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean, followed by beautiful sunrises and the waves crashing below our room. If you have special nutrition I would no recommend the buffet. We tried Sisal Restaurant next door! The tacos, tequila and churros were all amazing! We also received pedicures at the SPA. My Nail Technician Pamela (is also a certified masseuse) was fun and had a great sense of humor. read more
We hadn't been on vacation since Covid ruined everything. We had a couple of places planned last year out of the country but ended up staying close by and safe. We wanted to take a vacation but also a place where we can get back ASAP in case some sh*t went down lol. Here is the 411, Food: I took a star off because I felt the food could have been better. I am from LA so we are spoiled when it comes to restaurants and food options. We paid for the all inclusive package. With everything I am going to mention regarding food and drinks ALL FREE. The food here was not that great! Especially lunch and dinner. I lost a little weight lol instead of putting on any. The only buffet that was good was the breakfast at the Veranda which had a lot of food to choose from. Waffles, pancakes and hash browns were staler than stale. The sushi here was gross ( you get a big piece of plain cream cheese right smack in the middle). Captains cove dinner was ok. Their brunch was way better and they were generous with their mimosas. Hacienda Sisal had really good food but you have to make reservations in advance. The vibes inside Sisal made it worthwhile plus the service. The restaurant is beautiful with live music and nice decor. It is located on the premises. The drinks were all stiff and strong. No complaints in that regard but we made friends with all the servers (be nice and tip don't be a cheap mfer.) Fitness Center: Very clean! They check your temp, you have to wear a mask and you dip your shoes in sanitizer as you walk in. Plenty of cardio machines. Plenty of free weights and kettle bells ranging all sizes. Lots of resistance machines plus two smith machines. Water and towel service to guests. This is how I began my mornings. Tips: Tip your people and they will take care of you. During our stay the bartenders and waiters knew our group by name. Be kind! Views: GORGEOUS! We had an front Ocean view suite. BEAUTIFUL we woke up to a beautiful sunrise and watched the sunset! Aww que romantic. The room was also very beautiful and the bed super comfy!! They had a small market with a coffee shop inside the resort with all kinds of goodies, groceries, toiletries and even some souvenirs if you do that. The stay here was relaxing and very enjoyable! If you don't mind the food part it is definitely a place to stay. read more
7 years ago
The buffet here was really good for both breakfast and lunch. There was chefs on hand to cook you "eggs your way". There was all the typical stuff you see at a breakfast buffet, oatmeal, cereal, breakfast potatoes, & fruit. There was also tamales and sweet fried bananas...yummy! For lunch we went to the smaller of the two buffets and it has the best fajitas I have ever had. You chose the kind of meat you want (chicken, pork, beef) which has been marinating for hours. The pool had a sunken wet bar. The pool was huge! There was music and pool games, games outside of the pool as well like Jenga. The beach had little cabanas for shade but it was a bit of a walk to the actual beach shore. We went during Spring break. There was only certain parts of the beach that were safe to swim in because of how powerful the waves are. They have a color coded flag system to show where it is safe versus dangerous. Red being the danger zone. I never felt nervous with my children ages 8-13 playing in the water because they also had a life guard right in front of the shore watching everyone. read more
3 years ago
We stayed at the sister resort, the Royal Islander, and guests there do not have a gym or spa, but the Royal Resorts allow guests to use the facilities at The Royal Sands. We used the gym every day and it was quite adequate for somebody on vacation. My wife took advantage of their spa and she also enjoyed it. There is free bus service between the 2 hotels provided to hotel guests. My main complaint about the Sands is the same complaint I had about the Royal Islander: whenever I asked for information from an employee, chances were 50/50 that it was right. I experienced this at the Sands' front desk, from the hostess at restaurant Hacienda Sisal and even from the parking attendant. The hotel grounds seem very nice and the beach in front is beautiful. I suppose for the price, it's not a bad choice. read more
3 years ago
I am currently sitting at the pool wishing I had booked a better hotel. We chose this location on Priceline for our family because it looked great for the family and was all inclusive. I prefer a place with no hidden charges. I booked airfair and the hotel. I put in number of people, kids ages and booked. You can see in the photo, 4 people flights and hotel. I arrive at the hotel and they say the reservation is for 2 adults no kids. I show them my reservation and they say that's a Priceline error. Priceline sent a reservation to them for two adults. Priceline is saying they never knew it was for 4 at the hotel and there is nothing I can do. I ended up having to pay $69/child 13-18! The desk staff call the manager and reservations and didn't seem surprised or willing to help (it's like it happens often)! Hungry, tired and angry I pay the stupid charges (what other choi do I have) and head to our room. We get led to our room by the concierge who makes us all sit at the table for 30 minutes listening to her speech about things to do (prices she quoted weee way over retail) and then the pitch to become timeshare members. I tell her no, I get up and ask her to leave. First restraint and we find out all inclusive is anything but. Expect to pay more for good food and expect to tip. Next time I'm staying somewhere else. read more
2 years ago
How can you write a bad review with paradise sitting right in front of view? Only thing I could say about the hotel is there security should improve because I had people walking in all the time. We didn't do all inclusive because we used an old time share week, never the less still a great experience and friendly staff. Felix & Carlos went above and beyond for us! read more
One of my yelp friends just checked in here and I just had to write a review as I had previously stayed here three years ago. The resort is outdated and could use some serious updating. Our room was spacious and had an amazing balcony with a great view. One of the best things about this resort is they have about 7 restaurants off the property that are part of their all inclusive package. Service was always great! Also, Plenty of beach chairs w/ umbrellas. I will always remember this resort as amazing! As after drinking for hours, my boyfriend and I stupidly decided to get in water! The water was rough that evening, earlier in the day not at all. Very scary experience which if it wasn't for their lifeguards being on duty I wouldn't be able to write this review. They saved my life and I will forever be grateful to the two lifeguards who jumped in and the staff who immediately came to check on me. I look forward to coming back here although since this incident I stick to swimming pools lol! read more
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I'm giving the Royal Sands 5 stars! I made the mistake of booking my airline ticket for the wrong week along with booking my vacation week off from work! I'm checking in in Cancun to find out the my schedule week just passed! I was shocked! The management team Arturo and his Boss came to my rescue! Yes I had to pay a small fee but it was worth it! I've been a member for over ten years, Royal Sands take can of their members . Thank you! read more
I came to this resort for an all inclusive experience. For the most part, the staff was kind. Our suite was beautiful with a direst view of the ocean. At night, you can go to sleep to the sounds of the ocean waves. The buffet and associate restaurants were outstanding . The waiters were busy, but composed and kind. The buffet was delicious. They had theme nights, such as Mexican food night or Italian. If you would like to order from the menu, that available, as well. The overall atmosphere of the resort was peaceful. There were many families, couples, and friends who came for relaxation. The spa was tranquil, with excellent massages, a steam room, sauna and hot tub. Of course, there was a Starbucks on site, adjacent to a supermarket. Representatives were available for those who wanted to venture out on various tours. I have no complaints and would definitely recommend this resort! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I stayed here for a few days with my friend. At first, there was a hiccup with room assignment. We received a room with a king bed instead of double beds. We also were told we had to move the next day because the hotel is also a time share -- and apparently all guests do this. Thankfully, the front desk sorted it out. We got our room and we didn't have to move at all during our stay. Our view was also beautiful. Yay! There were always lots of food options. I could make a reservation for any restaurant a few hours before with no problem. I wish they had a Japanese restaurant though! That's the one thing they seem to be missing. My favorite restaurant was the Hacienda -- the lime shrimp was amazing! I also had the lobster at Captain's Cove (for a surcharge paid when checking out of hotel) and it was just OK. My friend said she had the best risotto ever at La Trattoria. The spa is a little pricey for massages so I skipped that. I did the fish pedicure, which was reasonably priced! However, after I was done, they did not lotion my legs and the water definitely dried out my skin. I didn't bother reserving chairs on the beach with the name tag they provided at check in. We did so the first day and then realized that it was easy to find chairs everyday and any time of the day. Phew! One less thing to worry about! My favorite part about the hotel though... was the 24 hour room service! I will miss that the most!!! Overall 4/5 stars. I would definitely return in the future. read more
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