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3.2 (27 reviews)

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20 minute wait to return pool towels

A twenty minute wait to return pool towels is unacceptable. There were many upset guests.

Jim S.

Second visit here and already lining up a third. Can't go wrong here. Plenty of fun and entertainment or plenty of places to relax the day away. Regardless of what you choose the staff always makes you feel special. With five pools and 10+ dining options there's something for everyone and it's spread out enough that you never feel like you're in a "crowd". Make sure you check out Del Largo Thursday nights for the Peloponnesian show, Cirq De Sole for an amazing show and their newest attraction: Le Petit Chef, for a once in a lifetime dining/entertainment experience. Enjoy!

Marty C.

Super nice room. Room gets 4.5 stars. The 3 stars is just because the location is so far from everything. What makes it worse is the carts from other locations are never going back to the grand bliss. It makes getting around a nightmare. In puarta Vallarta it was extremely easy to go by cart and the walking paths are much more direct. The beach club is great and really nice but it's annoying how going from pool to pool you can't bring towels and need to carry around towel cards and such. In general the riviera maya property is much more crowded, larger, and seems to have more rules. Fridas was my favorite restaurant by far just judging by the food. The steak and mole enchilada combo was amazing! Nectar was really cool and our waiter Seth was awesome! The beach is really rocky in the water but up to the water is mostly nice and sandy. Again the gym is super far away on the other side of the property about a 25 min walk or like 15 min if you catch two shuttles. Check in took like 2 hours and gets a 1 star. Even after all that our keys didn't work when we got to our room. Our safes also didn't work and we got error messages. Also don't fall for the marketing promises. They promise things such as free clubs and 69$ massages but they simply are not true. They are just trying to get you to say yes at all costs. It seems to be common practice. Ricardo straight up lied to us. We still had a nice stay though.

Welcome fruit bowl and drinks in our cabana
Carline O.

Hi all...this is long but read through...My girlfriend saw an ad on FB from Vacation VIP to go to Mexico. It was so reasonable that she sent it to me as a joke. Well the joke is on her because now we are enjoying ourselves fully at Vidanta Resorts at the Grand Bliss section. This place is HUGE.... even though I told them that I have mobility issue and need to be close by everything, getting to my room alone is a good 10min walk (for me) may be less if you have no issues. This place is beautiful, the hospitality is like none other that I've been to (and I travel a lot). Everyone is courteous and ready to help. Love that they place their hands on their heart when greeting you! A word of advice, do not bring a lot of clothing...waste of time because each day you will be at a different pool. Bring lots of bathing suits, cover up, ones and fives...although tip is included qhen you eat or drink, I find that it helps when you add additionL $2-5 depending on the level of service. Do go to Jungala the water park and rent a cabana...not that expensive and fruit, meals, and beverages are included depending on what you choose. Do go qith a credit card because a hold will be place on it so they can charge up everything to your room (except Covid19 testing and transportation back to the Airport). I love it here and do plan to come back. Now I told you all I love...here is a couple of things I didn't like. I didn't like the fact that they kept calling my room to show me this 'Disney world' they are building but tell me that I don't have to buy anything (I was born at night but not last night) and the fact that the beach was full of rocks and was dirty. The piers needed repairing badly. The good outweighs the bad though. I will definitely come back.

Gina H.

this place!! They have EVERYthing and Service is Spectacular!!! So much Nature, fantastic beaches, fun nightlife and so much to do for every kind of persoor family!! Excellent service. Some one to assist with anything you might need! I feel like I'm in Paradise!!

Kae'la R.

The Resort is beautiful staff was very nice, This is not all inclusive, prices were reasonable mostly, beach was not swimable lots of dried seaweed on beach the only resort I've gone to that doesn't clean the beach .coffee or drinking water also is not free in rooms, your expected to go thru a time share bullshit day , we gave them the $20 REFUNDABLE if you show up, but didn't show, our room was called 44 times that day of not showing, and still after saying I told you I didn't want to go they called again we unplugged the phone, room was nice till we pulled out the trendle bed under sofa to see a moldy carrot that got worse while we were there for 7 days, first 2 days we had sign on door for no maid service while gone well we still got service but carrot still there , total of 4 days cleaning and one not permitted or even knew turn down service was included the carrot got really disgusting, $10 a day parking room tax daily another $75 fee for I dont remember at check in, they also put in a donation of 300 pesos for the resort but let us know so we can say no.resort is in a great jungle setting with iguanas everywhere expect to walk alot or wait for rides, really the worst part was being pressured to go to the time share crap, I already own down the rd I donrt need another, thanks RCI for that bullshit. Otherwise we left daily to go on our own adventures so we had a great time as usual in Mexico

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Great atmosphere, food quality above average, service was fantastic! Good variety on the menu!

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Wonderful Vacation, everyone was so warm and welcoming. Service is excellent. Totally recommend Great get away

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Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Lobby interior

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

4.0(210 reviews)
3.1 km

We had a wonderful time at this resort! I loved every single minute we were here!…read more Beautiful grounds and a wonderful place on earth to be. As long as you are behind the gates that is.... Outside of the gates is a whole different story. It's pretty intense out there with the police being fully militarized. They have machine guns mounted to trucks they stand on and ride around just for the presence, there are tons of people wanting to take advantage of dumb Americans at every turn. Watch yourself if you travel alone in Cozumel. It's designed solely to attract tourists. That draws out some colorful personalities in my experience. Traveled with ease from the oh so lovely Cancun International Airport. Interesting spot to say the least. We were warned not to communicate or accept anything from anyone except our driver. We arrive to the hotel really excited, somewhat cautious, and ready to have some fun. We were greeted at the front door and we handled a little paperwork, and then we were taken to our room by a wonderfully helpful chap. He showed us around the room, gave us a quick run down of the grounds, described the amenities, food situation, and some other pleasantries. He talked about the dining situation and gave us a map tour so we're would know how to navigate the grounds. They have a cool locker system in each room. The service folks just leave your anything in the locker and you don't have to interact with them at all. They just let you know it is there. Nice feature. The grounds themselves are absolutely gorgeous! It is so well kept, the attention to every detail goes so far beyond a normal resort. They comb the beach every morning. I kid you not. They seriously rake the entire shoreline before dawn. They also run a tractor to clear the seaweed from the beach. Insane dedication to making your stay great. The restaurant situation is so fucking rad. They have just about any food you might want covered between the what seemed like a dozen restaurants at the resort. I ate and ate and ate and ate.... I ate between meals, I ate between those meal and snack times. We had so much food!! Every dinner was 5-8 courses. I'm positive I could stay right here forever and never leave. Food heaven!! Spa is great too! It's a lovely relaxing oasis of self care. That's another review, but it's great. Don't take my word for it. Go for yourself! Cold plunges are good for the soul! They have shows every night in the theater and there was some sort of event being held every night in the common area. Some were private, others public. They construct stages, eating areas, weddings, happy hours with bands, and even corporate conferences. It's pretty wild the amount to building and tearing things down the do here. We rented a cabana bed one day and at the end of the day the built and transformed the beach into an elaborate engagement spot with candles everywhere, flowers, and a table for two. Very nice touch! All in all a fantastic experience. My only gripe was that the room smelled of mildew and/or too music moisture. C said something about it when we got there but it wasn't that noticeable to me. When I got home and unpacked my suitcase is when it hit me. There were clothes that I did not wear, just sat in the drawers and repacked, they all had to be washed as they smelled terrible after being packed and transported back home. I would come back monthly if possible. Nice place. '26 - 74

Extremely Disappointing Experience at Secrets Maroma Beach…read more We checked into Secrets Maroma Beach on Sunday with very high expectations, especially considering the reputation of the resort and the premium price we paid. Unfortunately, our experience has been extremely disappointing. From the moment we entered our first room, there was a very strong smell of humidity and sewage. We were unable to sleep comfortably, and during the night we could hear what sounded like water leaking above the ceiling. We reported the odor and humidity on Monday morning, but the problem continued. Then, on Tuesday night at approximately 1:35 a.m., a significant amount of water began leaking from the ceiling. We immediately reported it. We were asked whether we wanted to change rooms, which we found surprising considering the condition of the room. At that point, moving us should have been an immediate necessity, not simply an option. We were moved in the middle of the night to another room. After using the toilet, we discovered that there was no running water to flush it. We had to spend the rest of the night with human waste sitting in the toilet and without running water to properly wash our hands. It gave us the impression that this room may not have been ready or should not have been part of the available room inventory. The next morning, we encountered even more problems. Access to the building was difficult, and when we attempted to shower, we discovered that the shower drain was completely clogged. The water would not drain properly, creating another very unpleasant and unhygienic situation. The water flow from the faucets was also not functioning normally. We reported the entire situation to the front desk and were told that we would once again have to move to another room. After dealing with sewage odors, humidity, a major ceiling leak at 1:35 a.m., no running water, an unusable toilet, a clogged shower, and the stress and inconvenience of repeatedly packing and changing rooms during our vacation, the only compensation offered to us was a beach bed. That response was extremely disappointing. We paid considerably more to stay at Secrets Maroma because we expected a higher level of accommodations, maintenance, service, and guest care. When a guest experiences this many serious problems, simply saying "we're sorry" and offering a beach bed does not adequately address the disruption and stress caused. A vacation at a resort of this level should not involve repeatedly changing rooms because of serious maintenance and sanitation issues. Based on our experience and, especially, the way our concerns have been handled, we cannot recommend Secrets Maroma Beach and we do not plan to return. We expected much better from a resort with the reputation and price point of Secrets Maroma Beach

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Me at the bar. lol.

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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar - Mezcal

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

3.7(84 reviews)
0.9 km
•$$$

Location,well maintained property,delicious food . Two outsides pools,one indoor pool…read more The entertainment team was awesome

This was my first ever all inclusive resort experience. I can honestly say I feel like my life has…read morebeen changed for the better after this vacation. We ventured here with my partner and his family for his 40th birthday celebration, and the entire week didn't disappoint. First, the staff is incredibly kind and hospitable. Each morning you are greeted with smiles and they always make themselves available or attentive to your needs. I barely could open a door during the entirety of my stay. A major shout out to the entertainment team, specifically Bidi Bidi Bum Bum (her nickname), who kept us relaxed and busy during the week. Bidi is incredible. Next, the overall hotel esthetic is quite nice. It certainly has its own unique design decisions, but the accommodations in your room are amazing. Each suite has its own mini fridge stocked with beer and wine that they will refill each day. Every room has a coffee machine and a large bathroom as well. They have three pools, one of which is indoor and the other is a quiet bool. The main pool has a massive bar where cocktails are poured every day from 9 - 7. Not only that, the five restaurants and the buffet have so much food I think I could not eat for a whole week after the large amounts of steak and seafood I ingested. Overall, the price and experience are definitely worth it. I highly recommend this hotel if you're looking for an adults only, vibrant food and drink experience.

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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar - 2 Tacos to Paradise

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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites

Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites

3.3(98 reviews)
0.7 km

By far the best resort I have ever been to! It's like six resorts in one. So many great food…read moreoptions including hibachi and Italian. A coffee shop open any hour you need it. And gelato!!!! The Lobby Bar was fun and bartenders were great. Entertainment was fun although short. Our room was comfy and perfect size. Bed was probably the most comfortable I've ever slept on in a hotel Highly recommend this resort!!

I'd give this a 4.7 overall. This was one of the best all inclusive hotels I've been to. It isn't…read moreas luxurious as others I've been to but it has a bunch of positives. First off, I love how they have your room key attached to your band so that you aren't ever having to look/remember to bring your key because it's always on you which makes it super easy and convenient. Wish every hotel did this. 2 - The food was truly exceptional and not average like most other places. It's not 5 star quality like at a true restaurant but very very good for it being an all inclusive. For dinner I had the Mediterranean, the seafood and tepanyaki. Seafood was my favorite and was surprised the lobster was pretty good size and the steak tasted great. It's not as perfect as if going to an upscale restaurant but still very very good. Mediterranean had great variety. For the tepanyaki I wish they'd remove the fruit, veggie and Philadelphia roll from their sushi lineup (if I want sushi I want some sort of fish/seafood as I'm sure others prob want too). Also wish I'd gotten a salad along with the soup. For breakfast always went to the buffet and has so many options without losing the quality aspect. Was pleasantly surprised because I'm not a huge fan of buffets typically. 3 - The people who work there are incredible and always greet you with a smile and truly look happy to be working at this resort. 4 - The pool area is incredibly large and have many options on where to go and the beach is good size also. (I was shocked how busy the beach got). In the pool area they constantly have activities for all ages. 5 - The shows at night were pretty good with my favorite being the 80s night singers (Adams groove was just ok and Caribbean wasn't as engaging cause all the lyrics were in Spanish). 6. The slide park is small but imo it's perfect and we had a lot of fun going down them. Didn't go down lazy river but loved that that option was available. 7. The gym not only has almost everything you need for a good workout but also offers multiple classes. I did the kickboxing one and loved it 8. Everything seemed very clean and was always seeing people making sure the premise looked nice. The overall value for the rooms was great but there are some things I hope they work on 1 - The water in the pool was ice cold! Not just cold. Ice cold. It def needs to be a little warmer. 2 - They have a water filtration system where you get your water from but if you want bottled water you can buy but they charge $12. There's no need to be price gouging a basic necessity because even though the filtration system works to make it clean it does have a slight taste to it 3 - The place is absolutely ginormous and wish they had better signs in the front because it's easy to get lost 4 - They put a 2 hour time limit if you check a ball out and find that kind of absurd. I don't wanna have to pay attention to what time it is if I'm out having fun 5 - The room service menu is very limited and definitely needs more options 6 -They have some $25 environmental tax have to pay on checkout. Not sure why they don't just have that when you check in so that it doesn't feel like being nickeled and dimed Overall, it was a great stay and would definitely come back

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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites - The room- very comfortable, quiet and clean

The room- very comfortable, quiet and clean

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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo

Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo

2.9(47 reviews)
0.6 km

I just got from a 6 day stay at Paraiso Lindo, along with another family. Together we had two 4…read moreyear olds and an 11 month old. I must say - we had a fantastic time. The pools are great and the lazy river was a ton of fun for the kids. There are so many options of things to do both inside and outside of the resort. One of my favorite things is that activities just kept coming to us! There's water Zumba and a water fitness class. There's a fun competitive sport in the pool every single day. They set up a really cool obstacle course in the pool for kids. We had a dance party, a foam party, and most importantly for the adults - a swim up bar with bar tenders that made excellent margaritas, daquiris, pina coladas and caipirihnas. The staff here were super friendly and that goes for every part of the hotel. The service at the restaurants. the towel person, the entertainment. Everyone was friendly and attentive to our kids and to the adults in our party. The only negative I would say is the food. But honestly, Ive never had good food at an all inclusive resort so thats just something that is par for the course. There's a grill where you can request freshly grilled meats and fish, and if you stick to that, you'll be good. Otherwise, it was all subpar food. I didnt take a star away because I dont expect food to be good at a resort, and this is based on my experience. how relaxing it felt, how much fun the kids had. the cleanliness of the beach and pool and resort in general. the fun and entertainment, and of course, the well made and delicious drinks. A 5 star experience all around. We will definitely be back!

I am writing to express my disappointment with the customer service I received from IHG regarding…read moremy reservation. My concern is not with the hotel itself, but with how IHG and Iberostar handled my request. I contacted IHG and Iberostar in good faith to resolve a pricing issue and was hoping for reasonable customer service. Instead, I was met with inflexible policies and no willingness to work toward a fair solution. I expected IHG to value customer loyalty and make a genuine effort to resolve the situation. I am simply requesting one of two reasonable resolutions: * Honor the rate that was available so I can keep my reservation, or * Allow me to cancel my reservation without penalty so I can rebook at the lower available rate. Neither option is unreasonable, yet I was told neither could be accommodated. This experience has left me frustrated and disappointed with IHG's commitment to customer satisfaction. I hope IHG reviews this matter and empowers its customer service team to resolve situations like this fairly. I would appreciate a response from someone with the authority to honor the lower rate or waive the cancellation penalty so I can rebook. Doing so would restore my confidence in IHG and demonstrate that the company stands behind its commitment to customer service.

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Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo
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The Grand Mayan - Room

The Grand Mayan

2.3(163 reviews)
0.6 km

We love The Grand Mayan at Vidanta Riviera Maya! The plunge pool on our patio was fabulous. The…read morerestaurant options and outstanding food are one of the many reasons to keep coming back, with Havana Moon, Balche and Cafe Del Lago being our casual favorites. Balche also services the mail pool area with drinks and eats. The entire staff is always friendly and ready to help. The Cirque Du Soleil show, Joya, is wonderful. We recently enjoyed it with dinner, which was a delicious fantasy come to life. Jungala has Latin America's longest lazy river and we had the best day there. It was such a convenience to charge our drinks and food to our room when we landed at the swimup bar. We really enjoyed the Infinity Pool, exclusively for GM members. The Jade Boutique has most everything you might need, from groceries to souvenirs. Be sure to check out the Monoi Coconut Fig lotion sold at Jade. It's the intoxicating lotion samples provided in the suite during your stay to help you relive the memories of your trip. We visited in early May. There were no crowds and the weather was great! We will return soon!

The Grand Mayan needs a refresh. The property is located in Vidanta Resort. It looks as if it…read morehasn't been updated since it was built. The furniture is outdated, the plunge pool doesn't hold water. The kitchen was not equipped with basic items. There was one knife for cutting large items, no steak knives, no cutting board, no tupperware or containers for storage. The transportation around the property is clunky, Disneyland type trams. Give yourself an extra 25 minutes to go anywhere. Some of the resturants are ok, however Salum is your best option. It's appears to be the newest. If going to Vidanta, stay in the Vidanta proprty.

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Stage for most of the evening festivities

Valentin Imperial Maya - Restaurant seating

Valentin Imperial Maya

4.2(211 reviews)
1.2 km
•$$$

This all-inclusive adults-only resort is top-notch. We did book during hurricane season, so the…read morecost was cheaper than average peak summer prices. However, despite the cloudiness here and there, we had sunny days! The light rain was during our sleep time and truly brought a great breeze to the evenings and mornings! The service, food, and activities were planned for relaxation, good health, and fun! The staff were very sweet and accommodating; all are Spanish and English speakers, so there is no language barrier. The staff learn your name, are always friendly, and continuously check on you for whatever your in need of. It doesn't matter if your lounging by the bar or jist passing them by along a walk way. The food was phenomenal. Apart from the average buffet, they had an assortment of restaurants and food that would meet anyone's needs. They are careful to ask about allergens at every host and server experience. The activities included exercises, fun, and entertainment ranging from fire shows and singing to dance performances. The rooms were beautiful and spacious! They have a collection of wildlife who live on property and leta just say adds a special charms as you walk along the way. Oh don't let me forget there is a continuous spa music playing throughout the resort too. You are meant to relax and they've figured out just how to do it. I am excited to rebook and return. If you have yet to book a trip to Cancun or an all-inclusive adults-only experience, this is your sign to book it at the Valentin Imperial Maya!

My wife and I travel a lot, and I must say this place is definitely at the top of our list. She's a…read moretravel agent, and I travel around with her, trying the resorts so she can recommend them to her customers. From the time we got here, with the ease of the check-in, to the rooms, the food, the amenities, and just the overall service, this place is run like a well-oiled machine! This is an older resort that still has the older Mexican Hacienda feel, with all of the modern upgrades and additions. You can tell they've put a lot of work into keeping this resort as authentic as possible. There was clearly a lot of thought put into every change and upgrade that was made to this resort. Our room was a corner suite at the end of the resort overlooking the ocean, the Dunas Suites. We thoroughly enjoyed getting up every morning to watch the sunrise, drink our coffee, and start the day! We had our own private pool, which was great to come back to and just soak and talk at the end of each day. The room and accommodations were absolutely top-notch! The food was absolutely amazing! We typically don't do the buffet, but we tried it, and it was the nicest buffet we have ever been to. We tried a variety of the different restaurants, and they were all absolutely amazing! For anyone that is a foodie, this is probably the best food I've ever had at an all-inclusive resort. They have three pools here: the Silver, which is a smaller pool in more of a natural setting; the Golden Pool, which has a lazy river and goes from Building 6 to 8; and then the main pool, which is one of the largest pools we've ever seen at a resort. It's HUGE! What I liked about it is they had two different bars there, and they have rafts available, which is super convenient as we usually bring our own. And yes, they have a lot of high-end booze and make some really good drinks at the pool bars! Each night after dinner, we would end up at the Plaza España! On our way, we would stop and get a churro at the churro cart, which I highly recommend, and then we would finish with a few drinks from the La Plaza Bar and live entertainment, which was usually a DJ or a live band! The later it got, the livelier it became, as the dance floor was a pretty hot attraction! A must-stop is Café Sisal, which offers hot and cold coffee drinks, fruit drinks, a variety of different sandwiches and pastries, and of course, their ice cream! This is a big resort, and if you are staying toward the oceanside, I would strongly recommend utilizing the golf cart services. We would at certain times, but a lot of the time we found a shortcut by the big pool that cut the walk in half. They have so much to offer, with a variety of different daily activities. Overall, this place is absolutely amazing, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone looking for an all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya.

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Outside the seafood restaurant

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Catalonia Playa Maroma - Buffet, pajaro

Catalonia Playa Maroma

3.5(43 reviews)
2.8 km
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Big and spacious hotel. Everything that you need is on site. The staff is extremely friendly and…read morewilling to accommodate all of your needs. Special shout out to Citali, Laura, and Yazmin for all that they did to make our stay special. They constantly checked with us to make sure everything was perfect. Buffet food was good. Better than many I've had. Beloved and The Grill had very good food. The Gold member room was nice and updated. Just minor overlooked details here and there. The spa was great. The staff there are very nice. The facilties are clean and functional. Just beware of the coatis everywhere. Don't leave your food unguarded outside or you won't have any. The beach is nice. Wide with trees and soft sand. The perfect place to relax.

We had our wedding at this amazing resort and I couldn't be more happy with how everything turned…read moreout. From the moment we walked in to check in, to the moment we checked out, the staff was fantastic. They are the nicest and most accommodating staff ever and that's what drew us to the resort in the first place. I'm also so impressed with how clean everything was. This resort is unique in the sense that there was also wildlife living on the property and despite the number of Coati, raccoons, boars, and other animals, the resort was nearly spotless! The restaurants were also clean and had really delicious food. Big shout out to Karen Baez, Erika Varela, and Alejandra Arceo for helping us finalize the details of our wedding. All three ladies were so great to work with and so accommodating with everything. They were all very communicative, thorough, and helpful to make the planning so easy. There was no pressure or stress at all, even in the day of the wedding. Overall, I would recommend anyone to work with the Hotel Catalonia staff for a wedding or even just to stay for leisure. All the guests for the wedding were so happy with the stay at the resort and cannot wait to come back. I'm grateful for the staff to make this the most unforgettable experience. This truly was a dream wedding!

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Catalonia Playa Maroma - Privileged beach area

Privileged beach area

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Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach

Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach

3.3(92 reviews)
0.8 km
•$$$

My first-time experience staying at the all-inclusive Iberostar Cancun was absolutely amazing! We…read morewent during the off-season when the sargassum was high, so we couldn't enjoy the beach, but the huge pools and incredible scenery more than made up for it. The highlight of our stay was the staff's attention to detail. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease, along with an egg allergy, lactose intolerance, and minor intolerances (turkey, kiwi, banana). They are incredibly aware of cross-contamination for an all-inclusive. A chef safely prepared my meals from scratch in a dedicated kitchen to keep me safe. I requested breakfast a day in advance, and they offered safe, delicious suggestions. I highly recommend this resort to anyone with Celiac or food allergies--they take your well-being seriously and truly make you feel seen and heard. The food and overall vibes were fantastic. The daily buffet had a different theme every night (Asian, Italian, Seafood, etc.), so we never ate the same thing twice. Breakfast was excellent, especially the huge platters of tropical fruit. We also loved the specialty restaurants (Italian, Hibachi, Brazilian meats). When they found out it was my birthday, they went above and beyond with a surprise bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries! The property itself is massive and gorgeous with multiple themed hotels; we even toured and ate at two. There are tons of photo ops, an amazing spa, and a central mini-outlet area for souvenirs. They even have a sweet shop with crepes, ice cream, and cookies fully included in the package! Customer service was phenomenal across the board--from the front desk to the cleaning crew, waiters, and chefs. Words cannot fully describe how great my stay was. I am already planning to come back for my birthday next year (during the right beach season next time!). I can't wait! ¡Mi primera experiencia hospedándome en el resort con todo incluido Iberostar Cancún fue absolutamente increíble! Fuimos durante la temporada baja cuando el sargazo estaba alto, así que no pudimos disfrutar de la playa, pero las enormes piscinas y los increíbles paisajes lo compensaron con creces. Lo mejor de nuestra estadía fue la atención al detalle del personal. Recientemente me diagnosticaron enfermedad celíaca, junto con alergia al huevo, intolerancia a la lactosa y otras intolerancias menores (pavo, kiwi, plátano). Son increíblemente conscientes de la contaminación cruzada para ser un todo incluido. Un chef preparaba mis comidas desde cero de forma segura en una cocina dedicada. Pedía el desayuno con un día de anticipación y me daban excelentes opciones. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar a cualquier persona con celiaquía o alergias: se toman muy en serio tu bienestar y realmente te hacen sentir escuchado. La comida y el ambiente en general fueron fantásticos. El buffet diario tenía un tema diferente cada noche (asiática, italiana, mariscos, etc.), así que nunca comimos lo mismo dos veces. El desayuno fue excelente, especialmente las bandejas de frutas tropicales. Nos encantaron los restaurantes de especialidades (italiana, hibachi, carnes brasileñas). Cuando se enteraron de que era mi cumpleaños, me sorprendieron con una botella de champán y fresas cubiertas de chocolate. ¡Un detalle muy especial! La propiedad en sí es enorme y hermosa, con varios hoteles temáticos; incluso visitamos y comimos en dos. Hay muchísimas oportunidades para tomar fotos, un spa increíble, y un área de mini tiendas para recuerdos. ¡Incluso tienen una tienda de dulces con crepas, helados y galletas totalmente incluida en el paquete! El servicio al cliente fue fenomenal en todos los aspectos: recepción, conserje, limpieza, meseros y chefs. Las palabras no describen lo maravillosa que fue mi estadía. Ya estoy planeando regresar para mi cumpleaños el próximo año (¡esta vez asegurándome de reservar en la temporada de playa correcta!). ¡No puedo esperar!

It was a short stay of 3 days. The employees were great and they were always very helpful in terms…read moreof providing information and super friendly. The activities were decent and the bedrooms were nice. Some things that my family didn't like about was the food. It didn't seem fresh and it was worrisome to eat as raw fish or milk or yogurt wasn't cold. We were also very excited with the selection of restaurants but all the food wasn't good and the wait for food was too long especially in the 90 degree heat with no air con. As well, we got coax into attending a 90 mins tour from Iberostar which was fine and willing to a point until the tour got very hostile from the tour guide who was quite rude. They were quite unclear of what was intended in the tour and when the 90 mins begun as it took way over 90 mins which was a waste of our vacation time. They will take you to breakfast and make a sales pitch but the hour it takes for that doesn't count towards the 90 mins. I think that was the worst part of this experience for us as we felt like we would have been verbally attacked by this tour guide and we didn't feel comfortable to stay. We consistently asked him to let us leave but he wouldn't. They didn't take a no from us and it seemed like they were trying to force us to say yes to whatever they were selling.

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Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach
Iberostar Waves Paraíso Beach
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Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar

Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar

3.2(46 reviews)
0.4 km

12/25/23 - 1/1/24…read more This was my first time staying at an all-inclusive resort and it did not disappoint. My fiancé and I met up with his family at Iberostar Waves Paraiso on Christmas day of 2023. The service is impeccable, it is very clean no matter where you look. The fragrance they use to scent the lobbies and hallways really put you in a relaxing mode. The pools are large, clean and clear of debris. The beach is also clean and so relaxing to watch either the sunset or the sunrise. The property has many restaurants with different cuisines, a shopping area, a pristine gym (you have to pay extra to rent equipment though like tennis and pickleball rackets; and pay extra for certain classes), and there are other resort buildings that you can access as well. The staff are very friendly, polite and will ensure you get the best service possible. They have a huge buffet and room service is available 24 hours a day. There are activities planned all day and during the night as well. Thank you for the hospitality Iberostar!

The breakfast buffet was amazing. I had two, tasty, orange yolked eggs cooked to order. I also ate…read morea hotdog on the beach accompanied by perfect fries. All of this was included with my day pass while on the island during a Carnival Cruise. Unfortunately, it was difficult to find bottles of water- which I expected to happily overpay for. You see, I'm a five star girl and the cranberry juice and ice are just different than I'm used to-not bad- just different. What I mean: The juices aren't Ocean Spray, the coke isn't Coca Cola Classic. It happens. The vodka was Sky or Smirnoff and I couldn't choke it down. I suggest Fire Ball shots and call it a day. There were many fish in the water, a swim up pool bar, and fresh towels if you show your ID. There are bottles of water at the lobby store. Most of the hotel is outdoors like many Iberostar hotels around the world so the lobby store A/C is a nice reprieve.

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Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar
Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar
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