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    3.2 (86 reviews)
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    Salt water pool, so cool!
    Natasha D.

    If you've never done an all-inclusive, it's kind of like a cruise ship on land. You have everything you need all in one place, you don't pay out of pocket for most things, and you can do excursions during the day. As it's only a less than 3 hour flight for us and we wanted to do a "quick getaway" we stayed only 3 nights. It's about an hour and 15 mins from the Tulum airport so you lose a lot of time in transit and even when you enter the property it still takes a good long while to make it back to the hotel lobby. The property is MASSIVE. TRS is kid-free while the others are not. We did not purchase the premium package (PTC) nor do I think it is necessary or worth it. It's easy enough to get around the property either on foot or the golf carts picking people up in designated areas as well as walking on the paths. The grounds are impeccably kept. The public restrooms are also very clean and well stocked. What really stood out during our stay was the hospitality. It was a little overwhelming at first but we got used to it, as well as being asked if this was our first time in Mexico, where we traveled from, etc. a million times. All the staff are well trained and fluent in English. The butler service was incredible. You can communicate with them on WhatsApp which is a huge convenience. Download the app in advance. Re: food, arrange your dinner restaurant reservations otherwise you'll be eating buffet food. We did dinner at Helios (Mediterranean), Bahia e Brassa (Brazilian steakhouse), and La Boheme (French). All had some standout dishes and some bad ones. Other than the breakfast buffets, which were very well-stocked, most of the restaurants with dinner buffets were picked over and not replenished often enough. The breakfast buffets at Helios and Capricho offer basically the same things and are a combination of ordering from a menu and buffet. Other places we ate were the pool and beach bars as well as at a buffet called The Nest which had better buffet food for snacks than the others. The drinks were all generally watered down which makes sense for day drinking. If you like a well-crafted cocktail, go to Churchills which is located in Kantenah. We weren't on this vacation to get blitzed but plenty of people were. Women can get away with a lot more dress code wise but my bf couldn't enter Capricho because he had on a sleeveless shirt. We did a couples massage at the Zentropia Spa which provided access to a hydro therapy circuit which was unlike anything I'd ever seen. Kind of like a Turkish bath maybe? You basically follow along and go from shower to wet sauna to shower to dry sauna to jacuzzi to cold plunge to pool, etc. They have lockers to store your things. The gym is also located in the spa, which is not obvious. There's a fantastic juice bar if you're looking to recharge your battery with something fresh. We did not make use of, but noticed, the pickleball courts and mini golf. On to the room itself. We had a corner suite on the third (top) floor with jacuzzi. You can't see or hear the beach but was nice to look out from the two balconies and see palm trees. We used the jacuzzi a couple of times. Note that you have to fill and drain it each time which takes a little while. The building was definitely showing signs of wear and the room smelled of mildew. It was technically clean, but you could see in areas like the sink, shower, etc. where there were black stains in the caulking. The smell was pretty overwhelming but no sense complaining because I'm sure all of the rooms were like this. The AC was loud but worked fine. The TV's allow you to cast which is nice but a few of our streaming services didn't work fully in Mexico even with a VPN. The WiFi was great in the room as well as most places on the property. There were places to plug in a USB-USBC but I could never get my phone to fully charge on some of the outlets. We had to request an iron because the room only had a steamer which was mildewy and falling apart. On the plus side our housekeeper Rocio was awesome and we took advantage of having her come during the day and also for turndown service at night. There were also drawers and places to hang things including a drying rack outside. The mini bar was properly stocked and replenished each day. And super soft robes and slippers! They'd left a bottle of bubbly and two glasses. Nespresso machine as well as a regular coffee maker, ceramic mugs and glasses. Would we stay here again? Probably. It's a good location not in Tulum proper but that also makes it kind of nice. There's a rep for Delta vacations onsite who communicates via text and in person, which also made our stay convenient and stress free. You get a wristband which doubles as your room key, very convenient especially because it's waterproof. Like most places you go in Mexico, they will try to upsell you on things but you just need to be prepared to politely say no. We also received free hats and luggage tags.

    Rooms are super clean.
    angela l.

    Helios Restaurant Breakfast was my favorite.Enjoyed all the various fruits.Watermelon with seeds(super hard to find in California with seeds).Papayas were fresh.The queso cottage cheese,oh my. The eggs were super orange.For those who understand,understand.Visited with friends who are Spanish speakers so they planned everything.That always makes any experience like this do great.The room are kept super clean by housekeeping along with turndown service.Try to avoid the late reservations to the teppanyaki place.But everyone loved the fried banana dessert at the teppanyaki place.We were facing the staff trying to close down and had much better hibachi style in the states.Go to the show.Order this divine drink Fanatico.Beautiful place,staff super friendly and using the apps helps.1st time?Do the La Chic Cabaret Show,The spa with the hydro massage pool...use it. Enjoy the scenery even their cute cenote.The adults only section has nice pool areas.Golf carts to pick you up at all times.

    Lisa S.

    Husband and I (early 30s) celebrated our honeymoon for one week (Sept 13-20). We are already thinking about going back next year for our anniversary. We stayed in a jr. suite with a private pool. Yes the room and resort smelled earthy and our clothes were damp from the humidity but it was a given with nature! You get used to it, and oftentimes it's so hot you're gonna sweat anyways. We often enjoyed the pool at night under the starry sky. HOWEVER, it is NOT fully private. One day we were enjoying it during the morning and surprised to see employees walking past our pool. Looked like they were fixing a leak and can only access from the back. Tip - there is a button for extra lights AND JETS! Buttons are on the floor, next to the railing. FOOD -- We ate at TRS restaurants only and enjoyed them all. For breakfast, Helios had more buffet options while we liked Capricho's a la carte. Our favourite bites overall: El Guacho - Short ribs, empanadas, creamy spinach, provenzal potatoes & sauces Tentazione - burrata, mushroom soup, gnocchi. Helios (dinner) - coconut shrimp, lobster, steak Capricho (lunch) - tuna sandwich, ronchero eggs Pool Grill - whole fish, nachos, tacos and octopus THINGS TO DO -- We came to relax and enjoy each other's company, so it was perfect for us. It's definitely a more quiet resort, so if you want a party vibe this isn't really your resort. But you can make your own party (more like bar hop). Entertainment gave us things to do so we weren't just in the sun all day everyday! The entertainment is typical resort entertainment, but I noticed it is more elevated compared to other resorts. We enjoyed archery/rifle, kayaking, pre/post chic show was great entertainment while having drinks, 20s show, and water circuit at the spa. Next time we will do Bingo and the aquatic workouts. SERVICE -- The service is top notch! We felt so at ease. Some individuals that really made our days: Alexis and Erick our butlers, Maurilio and Jose at El Guacho, Faustino and Maria, and the entire welcoming crew at Helios/Capricho breakfasts. I have noticed you get better attention when you tip more. ANIMALS/BUGS -- The monkey was definitely our highlight. We saw him 3 times! Harmless guy. We saw no snakes. Mosquitos lit us up at night - bring repellant. Watch out for crabs at night, so you don't step on them. We had a few snags during our trip, but nothing is ever perfect. Nonetheless, we were happy and would be willing to go back.

    Lea F.

    This was a decent all-inclusive getaway, but I've been to better. This resort is about 1 hour away from the airport, 2 hours away if there is heavy traffic. We were greeted with complimentary drinks and hand towels. While checking in we were told we got a room upgrade (they obviously overbooked) from the outdoor jacuzzi to the pool. Unfortunately, the pool was so filled with mold we never used it. Upon asking for it to be cleaned we were met with confusion many times. The worst part about not getting the jacuzzi at our room is that we couldn't find one anywhere on the resort except at the spa which cost extra to get into. The spa is beautiful and we got wonderful massages as well as access to their hydrotherapy. The large pools on the resort were clean and staff would find seats for us if it was busy. Our room had an odd setup with no separate bathroom. The toilet and shower had their own doors but you had to walk out into the room to use the sink/mirror. This was only an issue because it was me and 2 other friends. But, we should've looked at more pictures of the rooms at this resort before booking. Shower was also filled with mold. Our room was very humid and dewy, but that could just be how it is in Mexico. The resort is so HUGE, you need a ride almost everywhere. But, there were always shuttles going by and stopping for us. The food was decent, nothing to take home, as most all-inclusives are. Our favorite was a breakfast/lunch spot called Capricho which had such a great buffet selection, I looked forward to breakfast there every morning! Dinner spots close pretty early, and most need reservations, so you need to plan your dinner ahead of time. The room service wait is close to an hour long, we often thought they forgot about us. I LOVED the Chic Cabaret, it's probably the resort's biggest asset! They put on an amazing show and served multiple courses. This was great entertainment for the night. We probably would've gone multiple nights, but the show is an extra fee. I like that there were designated adult-only areas. Staff was always so kind to us! For the cost, I do believe there are better options.

    Moldy bathroom
    Nathan D.

    First impressions make a big deal especially when they don't follow up. The rooms are covered in mirrors, and no... No one wants to watch themselves on the toilet. Our room had a moldy shower, dirty bathtub and the wallpaper was peeling off. It was like staying at a dirty motel, but with a butler. The staff for the most part were pretty friendly. Though obviously not competent as we requested the shower be cleaned and the bathtub, yet 3 days of requests and still disgusting. Restaurants were mediocre at best. The only properly good food was at Capricho for breakfast and Tentazione for dinner. Helios and La Boheme were less than enjoyable. Jorge at the bar by the infinity pool is the best, wish we'd found him the first day of our trip. Entertaining, caring and made everything really good. Safe to say we won't be back.

    Pool at night
    Teresa W.

    The resort is wonderful! Got a room with a private pool left to swim in one of their many pools to come back to a plate of fruit!! 24 hour food and personal butler to help with whatever I needed. Iguanas came to visit and I went to pay a visit to the flamingo's. Resort was all inclusive food and drinks all day long! So many places to go and all I had to do was tell my butler to order me a cart to take me. Only downside was the smell! Some places worse than others but I would definitely come back again.

    Views at the salt water pool
    Alysa T.

    My boyfriend and I went to TRS Yacutan Sunday-Friday, end of October/Beginning of November. Our shuttle was included (BDExperience), they were very helpful and we didn't have to wait long for a ride. We were the only ones in the shuttle and it was a peaceful ride to the resort (about an hour and a half from cancun airport). Check-in was pretty seamless, they influenced us to upgrade from a suite to a bungalow and the bungalow did not disappoint! Was very private and clean, upon entering the bungalow the floors were quite sandy but there were slippers provided so it wasn't so bad. Housekeeping kept our room spotless and always added nice touches. I ended up using the bungalow jacuzzi every night we stayed and my favorite part was the outdoor shower and the hammock on the bungalow patio. Our butler greeted us at our bungalow and made us feel taken care of. We walked around the resort to get a good feel of everything since you have access to all the sister resorts there was a LOT to see. Day 2 we hung out at the infinity pool and had drinks and met some other younger travelers/couples and drank with them by the pool. I accidentally left my book and nobody was able to find it but that was my fault so no big deal. We also checked out the gym at the spa Day 2. When upgrading to the bungalow, we were told we could use the hydrotherapy at the spa during our stay for free in return. At the spa, we were told we could only use the hydrotherapy if we bought a massage or facial We decided against it and just used the gym, the gym was pretty nice with a decent selection of equipment. We got a tour of the spa and the amenities that come along with buying a massage and facial definitely looked worth it! (Steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, cold plunge, etc). Food: First restaurant we tried was the French spot, COMICALLY bad food. We went to the sports bar after to get a quick bite since the french was disappointing and the sports bar's wings and chicken strips were pretty bad too. HOWEVER, every other place we ate at was phenomenal. Capricho and Helios buffets were delicious, Caprichos lunch was 10/10, el gaucho was 10/10, Bahia e brasa at the sister resort Colonial (maybe white sands?) was 10/10, and we did the chic cabaret dinner which they also included for us for upgrading to a bungalow which was nice considering tickets are usually 55 a person, the show was fun but definitely catered to a little older crowd than my boyfriend and I (we are in our mid twenties). the food at the show was fine but it was more of a gourmet experience. We were there during halloween and dia de los muertos, the halloween party was a little lame but just because not many people on the resort turned out, the dia de los muertos celebration was BEAUTIFUL. The views, 10/10, the staff, 10/10, the food, 9/10. Loved being around adults (adults only resort at trs yacutan, sister resorts allow children), and would definitely come back. Only think we didn't like was how chill the resort was, my boyfriend and I are definitely bigger parties and would try more of a "party" resort next time :)

    Ocean private dinner for two
    Alison M.

    My fiancee and I spent 7 lovely and relaxing days here on vacation. We changed rooms 3x while here (once not by choice and another was an upgrade) so I can speak to almost all the available rooms here. We stayed at first in a suite with a private plunge pool which was in building 63 so a bit away from the pool and more private and quiet. It was nice, but located on the first floor and not well sound-proofed, we could hear the people above us stomping around non-stop from 7am-9am. We immediately requested to be moved and were moved to a 3rd floor suite with a jacuzzi on the terrace in building 69. Finally, after two days we moved for the rest of the stay to one of the private cabana suites with an outdoor shower and soaking massage tub in the room with a private water-side balcony with a canoe. We loved the last two rooms and our butlers in building 69 were absolutely phenomenal. All rooms come with a butler who can update the snacks and drinks in your room, schedule dinners, and random other small things like arranging breakfast if you leave early, etc. The grounds of this place are stunning. Very well-done and well-maintained with a nice 2.5 or so mile running trail. The star of the show is the massive adults-only infinity pool overlooking the ocean where there are two bars and Helios within easy walking distance and there is always someone outside grilling fresh items by the bar for lunch (like tacos, pork ribs, BBQ, etc.). The staff at the pool host entertainment in the evenings poolside and also have several activities you can do as workouts including yoga, jumping, pilates, abs, water aerobics and water cycling. I did several and had such a good time doing it that it was infectious and you wanted to keep going. A great way to keep people active while laying at the pool. They would walk around with a sign telling you when the next activity was and where and encourage you to join. This is an all-inclusive resort so that includes food and alcohol, which is nice, but you're still loosely encouraged to tip. There are some cons: 1- Overall wear and tear - some of the items in the rooms were broken or needed repair and some lights didn't work in places. 2- Butler services are hit or miss, we often had to book rooms on our own for dinners through the app. 3- Food is not that good. We dined at all the TRS restaurants and only liked Helios, Terrazone, and Capricho. The French restaurant, La Boheme that most people seem to enjoy served food like Disney, cold items prepared en masse in the kitchen. It was not good. The El Gaucho steakhouse had poor service and fatty cuts of beef. Not impressive. A few nights we dined at the other spots off TRS property available to guests at the other three connected resorts and found them to be even worse with few options, small portions, harried service, and loud children. Specifically disappointed by our meal at La Lola. Overall, we loved our time here and enjoyed the beautiful TRS property and the staff who are mostly friendly and accommodating. Aside from a few things noted above, we'd give it a solid 4 or so stars.

    Chic Cabaret
    Maria C.

    Nice hotel The food is good as well. Customer service was very nice Yes recommend this resort

    Lauren G.

    My boyfriend and I go to Mexico once a year to try a new hotel in the Cancun/Riveria Maya region every year. This year we chose the TRS based on the 5-star rating and great reviews, after our 4 days here...we are very disappointed to say the least. Pros: The property itself is stunning! Beautifully kept grounds, great pools, nice rooms. 10/10 The staff here is very sweet. All of them were very nice and welcoming for the most part. Cons: Reservation system - you can not dine wherever you want. You have to book a dinner reservation in advance at ANY of the restaurants on property. Dinner reservations book out days in advance which we were not told, so when we arrived and went to make dinner reservations, everywhere we wanted to eat was already booked up. It was extremely disappointing and no one told us this until we arrived. Even though dinner reservations were booked up, you would look in the restaurant and it would be over half way empty. The hostesses at the buffets drove me nuts, I shouldn't have to wait in a 10 minute line to be seated down at a buffet only restaurant. For the on property activities, you also have to make reservations in advance. We were unable to do a couple of the activities because again they were all booked up. We also wanted to play pickleball when we were there but the whole week the courts were reserved for a pickle ball party - no one told us this. Not being able to do any activities was disappointing. The butler was very sweet but in order to get anything done you would have to ask them SEVERAL times to do something. We had a broken tv and fridge in the room - never fixed. Asked multiple times for a toothbrush to be brought to my room, took 24 hours - it was ridiculous. The app was also not letting us book dinner reservations so we had to do everything through the butler. Food - the food was extremely disappointing. Lacked flavor. Was just not good. The worst meals were at Chic Cabaret - over half was inedible, and the Italian restaurant. The best meal of the trip was the steakhouse and the only food I would recommend. The sports bar at the Grand Palladium next door was TERRIBLE. Worst food and service ever. Took 45 minutes to get burnt onion calamari. Lastly, the BD Experience was a TERRIBLE experience. The lady at the desk fought with me about moving transportation times. They separated us and our family on different buses even though we had the same flight time. I will never use them again. Overall if you don't mind okay food, slow service, and making reservations in advance then this is the place for you. But for me and the price we paid to stay here, we will not be returning.

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    The Amenities: we stayed in 66 (near Helios) and were right near the infinity pool and the saltwater pool.

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    Overall, we had a good stay and enjoyed our honeymoon here. The property is beautiful, the pools…read moreare great, and the staff was consistently friendly throughout our trip. The bars were excellent, and compared to many other all inclusive resorts in the area, the pricing felt very reasonable. The restaurants were also a highlight. There was a good variety of options, and we generally enjoyed the food across the property. My biggest complaint was the constant push to sell the membership program. We received calls to our room at 8 a.m. three mornings in a row asking if we could schedule a meeting to discuss membership options. It became frustrating pretty quickly. What really surprised me was that when I mentioned this issue during checkout, the staff member still tried to pitch the membership while I was actively complaining about how pushy the sales tactics had been. It was honestly a little wild. The only other downside was the main pool seating situation. If you're hoping to grab two chairs together, especially later in the morning, it can be surprisingly difficult. That said, the friendly staff, great pools, solid dining options, and reasonable pricing made for an enjoyable stay overall. Just be prepared for some very persistent membership sales pitches.

    Overall, nice place. Most of the staff were friendly and kind. However, a couple of staff members…read moresaid some rude and hurtful things in Spanish assuming we didn't understand it. The beach area was a seaweed sanctuary and basically not appropriate for swimming. The wildlife are bold when it comes to approaching guests and trying to steal food. Honestly, would never return. I can't see paying a lot of money for a resort that staffs such rude and distasteful staff members. You would be better off going to another nearby resort.

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    Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

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    What an amazingly beautiful resort. It feels like you're walking through a jungle. We had a great…read moretime during our company outing. The staff really took great care of us. I enjoyed the food and drink options thoroughly! I also got a massage at the spa, which was awesome. Very relaxing and professional. Be careful, it's very easy to get lost!

    My girlfriend was sexually assaulted by a staff member at Secrets Tulum during a spa treatment, and…read morewhat the hotel did afterward was almost as disturbing as the assault itself. They blocked the police I called from entering the property. There is now an open criminal case with the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor's Office -- file FGE/QR/TUL/DEL/4225/2026, assigned to the Specialized Prosecutor for Sexual Crimes, Tulum. That's an official case reference anyone can verify. Do not give this resort your money. The moment my girlfriend told me what the male spa staff member had done to her, I got her out of the spa and went straight to management. The manager's response: "I know him, he would never do that, I've known him for 3 years." I called 911 myself. Police arrived -- and hotel staff refused to let them through the gate. I spoke to officers through a fence while management told me police were "on the way." When I asked for the staff member's name and the manager's own name: "for privacy reasons we cannot tell you." I have that refusal on video. A front desk employee covered her name tag with her hand. Three men then came to our room who said yes when I asked if they were police -- then claimed to be "from the prosecutor's office" -- covering their badges and refusing to give names or ID numbers for two hours, while my girlfriend, the victim, was too frightened to leave the room. She never got to speak with the real officers, because this hotel turned them away. Imagine how you would feel, knowing the actual police couldn't help, we couldnt just leave because the hotel controlled the gate, and they had security waiting and following us as soon as we left our room. It was terrifying. We don't speak Spanish and were given no translation or victim support of any kind. Security followed us until checkout and wouldn't let our driver through the gate until our card was charged in full. We left the moment we could arrange transportation. Formal complaints are filed with the Quintana Roo prosecutor's office, Hyatt corporate and its ethics line, Mexican consumer and tourism authorities, and the Government of Canada. When it mattered most, this "5-star" resort protected their staff member and stonewalled the police.

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    Just back from a week at El Dorado Seaside Suites in Mexico…read more We spent the week there during Día de los Muertos and it was incredible -- they really go all out with the celebration! The resort grounds are spotless, and the staff couldn't be more genuine or helpful. Now, this isn't a full-blown five-star luxury spot, so keep expectations realistic, but for the Bang for your Buck, Seaside Suites is one of the best values out there. Bali Beds: 10/10 -- free, first-come-first-serve, and perfect for a lazy beach or pool day. No need to pay extra like at some of the fancier resorts. Food: 7/10 -- not Michelin-level, but solid, and room service was always on point. Beach: 9/10 -- calm, clean, and perfect for morning walks. Pools: 7/10 -- great vibe, never overcrowded. Vibe: Totally chill -- perfect for relaxing, unplugging, and recharging. They've even added more inclusive perks now, like daily excursions to Maroma Beach and the Animal Sanctuary -- a really cool bonus that adds even more value. Yes, it's about an hour and fifteen minutes from the airport, but do a private transfer and it's no big deal. Overall: 8/10 or 4 out of 5 -- clean resort, great service, peaceful vibe, and solid value that keeps us coming back. Just my honest opinion -- everyone's experience is different, but if you have questions, feel free to drop a comment and I'll try to answer.

    I cannot wait to come and stay here again!…read more The property is so secluded and so beautiful, the shuttles take you all around the property and are speedy. All of the staff are happy and incredibly helpful. The room was comfy and the AC kept the humidity under control. We had a swim up room right on the beach and wow. You just can't beat the views. The food was mediocre, and I wish there were more dining options. But overall the experience and vibe was so relaxing. Not a party resort, definitely a more middle aged group; but still enough of a "party" element.

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    (1 review)

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    What's better than a swim-up bar? A swim-up bar in an all-inclusive resort…read more We had a good room location on the ground overlooking the beach, but the A/C clattered. So we pushed hard and moved to a great room. Thank you QYB for watching over me yet again. :-) This is one of the older resorts of Riviera Maya and definitely has its tacky aspects. However, the resort is fine and we were really the odd ones out. But it has some advantages over a "better" resort. The rooms are closer to the beach and the ocean, and it had good value for the price. Four or five restaurants to choose from and friendly accommodating staff. You can snorkel around the jetty and see some big fish, and the beach is swimmable for most except when the surf was sometimes powerful. Even then we went in. The main pool was grande and with a swim up bar. The windowless internet room was a furnace. Not good. The French restaurant was unpleasantly hot inside and the gourmet "tasting" dinner was a dog and pony show. Truth be told, I wouldn't want to be "trapped here" without a car since the location is fairly remote and I would get bored. This is really a Mexican National vacation resort, so plenty of screaming kids running around. This is not the relaxation haven like Ceiba Del Mar, which we left to come here. But we had a car so no worries. Be Live was a good base to cruise all around to the area attractions: the ruins at Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, the underground cenotes and lots more. Lets be blunt: if you're too much of a pussy to drive in Mexico, stay somewhere else. With a balcony room overlooking the beach and just yards from the ocean, I have to give it five stars just for that. My pictures will show you the awesome room location.

    Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort - Sushi bar seating area

    Akumal Bay Beach & Spa Resort

    (50 reviews)

    Exceptional hotel, service, food and drinks! Super relaxing hotel. The rooms are clean and the beds…read moreare a cloud to sleep on. Above all, the staff are professional, courteous, and there to make sure your stay is perfect. There is live music every night and activities you can do throughout the day if the weather permits. Unfortunately, we went during high seaweed season (June and July) so we couldn't enjoy the beach much, but it did look like an awesome bay. Will def recommend for those who are craving a relaxing and quality vacation.

    I visited this resort over the summer and it's ok. There are definitely a lot of highlights which…read moreinclude : a great spa- the ladies working there were great and I had a very relaxing prenatal massage, nice large pools and access to a beach area, location overall is somewhat secluded which generally makes you feel safe. Downsides were: food/drink quality - nothing I ate or drank here blew me away, including buffet or specialty restaurants, availability of daybeds are limited- if you don't wake up before 7am to snag one, they all will be occupied by either people or their belongings marking territory, limited activities if you're not into snorkeling or water stuff. They had a tequila tasting and one night claimed to have salsa lessons but that didn't happen. The rooms are ok but getting to them, you'll see lots of bugs. I guess it is the middle of the jungle but be prepared!

    Grand Palladium White Sand - Love Street

    Grand Palladium White Sand

    (48 reviews)

    We had a great stay at Grand Palladium White Sands. One of the highlights for me was the gym. It…read morewas well equipped, clean, and one of the best resort gyms I've used. I also really liked that guests can use the pools at the other two resorts, including Colonial. It gave us more options and made the resort feel even bigger. A couple of things could be improved. I wish breakfast and lunch hours were longer, especially since the restaurants are spread out across different areas of the resort. It can take time to get from one to another, so extended hours would make dining much more convenient. The other issue was the shower in our room, 5633. The hot water never got hot, and the shower was consistently freezing, which was disappointing. Despite those issues, we had an enjoyable stay and appreciated the amenities and the ability to explore the neighboring resorts!

    We stayed at Grand Palladium White Sand for a week (for a wedding), and it was mostly good! The…read morecheck-in process was simple, and I really liked that the wristbands were also the room keys. Between all the connecting resorts, the property was massive, and a little tricky to navigate at first. Luckily, it was pretty easy getting a golf cart to your destination, if you didn't feel like walking. We spent a lot of time at the White Sands and Colonial pools, which both had swim-up bars. The beach was also nice, although there was some seaweed, and parts were restricted due to the presence of lionfish. Our room was very spacious, and I loved the rain shower head. There was also a separate bathtub/jacuzzi, but we never got around to using that. The bed was comfortable and having a little balcony was nice. We did wake up to a leak in our ceiling one morning, but they impressively quick about getting that fixed. The food situation was hit and miss. The buffets had a huge selection, but the quality of the food really varied. They were also open/closed at odd times, and it was strangely difficult to find food at some points in the day. The Xtra Time Sports Bar was open 24 hours a day, but the food there was actually just bad. We managed to make dinner reservations for most nights, although many of the restaurants booked up very quickly. We tried Poseidon, Bahia e Brasa, Portofino, and La Paisana. Sumptori was apparently the most popular restaurant, but we ended up missing that reservation. Poseidon was nice because it was on the beach, but none of the food was all that great. My favorite of the restaurants was probably Portofino, but the pastas were a lot better than the pizzas. The best thing about the food was the availability of fresh fruit and other healthy options. The resort also had a nice gym and spa area. I got my hair done for the wedding, but I can't say I recommend this service. First off, my blowout cost $115 USD, which was insane. Once the stylist had washed and blow dried my hair, she said that curling/styling wasn't included in the price of a blowout, only a straight dry. She ended up hastily curling my hair as a favor, but it really wasn't the best. The wildlife on the resort property was one of the highlights of our stay! There were so many iguanas, coati, raccoons, agouti, etc. wandering around. I did get bitten by an iguana (my own fault entirely), and the staff was amazing about providing first aid. The medical services office was also fantastic and had a great doctor on staff. Overall, the wedding was beautiful and we enjoyed our experience at Grand Palladium White Sand.

    Barceló Maya Beach - Dark dingy room.

    Barceló Maya Beach

    (404 reviews)

    We stayed at Maya Beach Resort for 4 nights. This was our first time staying at a Barceló property…read more Although I can see where the bad reviews are coming from when I compare it with other places we have stayed in Cancún previously. The 4 stars are not for the food but rather the amount of things they have for all ages. Every night they have some kind of entertainment for kids and adults, the casino, the free water activities like kayak, snorkeling, and more. The Maya Beach room as a premium member was roomy and clean. We had an ocean view which was nice with a jacuzzi tub in the balcony. The bed was okay, the pillows were pretty flat. The pools and the kid pool area were great. We were able to go to all 3 pools for other locations. Caribe did have the best kids pool if your kid is older; we didn't go because our son is only 2. The beach area is very tropical with lots of palm trees and shade and lounge chairs that you can enjoy. All the workers were super nice and welcoming. Now the food isn't their strongest suit at this place. They had made a reservation prior to us arriving for all 4 nights, which was nice because we didn't have to deal with "sorry, we are full". We tried the Italian, Spanish, and hibachi. Italian was straight NO for us. It lacked flavors, the pasta was uncooked, and the pizza was whatever. The salad bar at Italian had everything warm, and we went at 7 p.m. Don't even get me started with their cannoli as dessert; just order ice cream. The hibachi we went to was whatever as well. I thought the fried rice and meat they cooked was salty, and you can order one item per each section (appetizer, main dish, & dessert). Spanish was not WOW but was for sure better than the other two. Salmon was cooked nicely, and my husband had lamb, and he said that was yummy. I did order lentil soup, and somehow they brought me garlic soup, which was a bowl of salt with water basically. Buffets: we did try two of their buffets - the main one by the Maya Beach reception and the bar and grill by the pool. The breakfast at the main was had good selection of everything for everyone. Of all 4 days we stayed there was one day where we felt the lunch buffet wasn't good. We mainly didn't like the bar and grill by the pool and felt that place just lacked a lot of food options. We did have free room service with our premium level however the menu items were not at all appetizing for us to order anything. You can't get food ordered by the pool like other resorts so if that's something you like this place lacks that's. The drinks were okay nothing amazing just like any other all inclusive resort. The premium lounge did have patron and some other bit known brand alcohol for self service. What i also noticed is that they didnt have a coffee shop on site anywhere to get good cup of coffee. They have automatic coffee machines that you can get your cappuccino and latte and stuff. Overall we enjoyed our stay due to the activities and things to do and the tropical ambiance of the resort.

    We came to Barcelo Maya Caribe the last week of july with a large group. This was my 2nd time…read morestaying here and we were very disappointed in the drop off this time round. Lets start with the rooms. Rooms are outdated, lamps dont work, shower grout is cracking, they didn't provide hand towels for the bathroom and each time we asked they said they were out. On our third day, there was a huge water leak on the third floor that caused water damage on some of the rooms where they had to move one of our friends to a separate room. The TV channels were mainly Spanish with hardly any English options. Also they say the rooms fit 4 but if your going with older kids, you will be very crammed with hardly any space to move around. We also killed 5 large spiders during our stay as they would crawl into our luggage. Mini fridge was small and they never re-stocked our fridge with beers or water throughout the week. When we had came in 2019, they would restock us daily, including liquor. Appears as though those days are long gone. Now to the food, the buffets served cafeteria food, with breakfast probably being the best thing they served. Some of the better options such as the fried fish, was limited and you had to look for it. There were coffee machines to serve yourself and was disappointed that there wasn't a coffee shop on site. Similarly, the liquor being served was low quality and the bartenders were inconsistent in serving better liquor, which told me it all depended on their mood or if they thought you would tip them. You have to upgrade to a premium bracelet for better liquor but even then the liquor was still low quality. For the reserved dinners, we selected the mexican, Spanish, Japanese and French dinners. By far the best dinner was the Japanese teppanyaki with the Spanish and French restaurants being decent and having a good ambiance. However the mexican food was a huge disappointment. They were skimpy on the portions, the food came out cold, and the meals lacked flavor. When we asked the waiter about the cold food he told us it was because it was already past 9 pm, as if that's an excuse to serve us cold food. The waiter looked annoyed at us and we felt they were rushing us out of there. Considering this is Mexico, we would have expected a much better experience in the mexican restaurant, but it was a complete let down. The night we had french food, we sent our kids to have Italian. They were disappointed that they had ran out of appetizers and the food wasn't good. They were in and out within the hour which was shocking. Finally, the pools and the beach were decent and probably my favorite part of the property was the gym. The grounds are so vast that it never felt too crowded which was a positive. They also had different events and shows happening every night so that was also a positive. The bowling alley became an insurance policy for us on food and coffee whenever the dinner was bad so I do give a thumbs up to the bowling alley. Considering we came with a large group (18 to be exact) hoping for the experience we had the first time, this was a complete let down. We would never come back and would urge people to do their homework on what really matters to them before booking.

    TRS Yucatán - hotels - Updated August 2026

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