The resort is huge, beautifully maintained, and full of wildlife like iguanas, raccoons, and butterflies — our kids loved spotting them. You can visit the sister hotel Coba by golf cart from the lobby. The kids’ pool area with slides and sprinklers was a big hit, and the water was refreshingly cool. We stayed in Villa 338, perfectly located near the main pool, lobby, and buffets. Rooms were spacious, but the double beds were too narrow for a family of four. Small updates like fixing the curtains, bathroom windows, and cracked sink would make a big difference. Housekeeping was excellent.
Dining was our biggest frustration — most à la carte restaurants showed “fully booked” on the app, yet we often saw empty tables. You are only allowed to get four reservations per stay. the Mexican restaurant was outstanding, the Brazilian just okay. Buffet food was good, but the area sometimes felt understaffed.
The beach had seaweed during our stay (not the hotel’s fault), but staff worked hard to clean it. We found swimmable spots near the sister hotel and enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding. Entertainment was fun — we loved bingo and lotería. Note: the Mexican Fiesta and Origen shows cost extra.
Beautiful grounds, great kids’ amenities, and friendly staff. With a better restaurant booking system and a few room upgrades, this could be a near-perfect Riviera Maya resort.
