I’m thinking about taking the leap and going to Mexico for a week. There are so many resorts out there, what are some of the great ones you’ve been to and recommend?

We stayed at the Royal Decameron in Los Cabos. Enjoyed the resort. It is smaller and adult only. In walking distance to other bars and restaurants and San Jose and we took the bus to Cabo

Fiesta Americana in Puerto Vallarta

Christin we liked this resort, but found that the sun only hit the pool area around noon.

Sheryl i don’t recall the shade/sun being an issue there. All the PV resorts would be on that same coastline

We were there a few years ago there was 2 Fiesta Americana resorts. 1 was adult only. I just checked the one we were at is now Hotel Playa Fiesta. The problem was the resort building was tall and blocked sun until noon. Is is on the southern edge of PV

Sheryl yes that was the Grand Fiesta Americana

Google any resort and “Debbie’s Caribbean reviews”
Real good insights.

Royal Decameron in Bucerias, Crown Paradise Club in Puerto Vallarta, Canto del Sol in PV! Enjoyed them all!!

I am going to the grand bahia principe coba in Dec. It looks beautiful

Barbara I was there prior to Covid and loved it!!

Barbara very nice there. Huge.

Barbara I went to the talum one! Was the best so far!

Barbara we are club members there and got married there. Love it.

any 4 star ,depending on where u want to go

I just got back from Marina El Cid in Riviera maya, best resort I have ever been to. Ever! I have traveled the world many times

Paige That's where we're going next week (to the Ventus at Marina El Cid in Riviera Maya)!!! Any tips or recommendations? Also, what sort of COVID test did you do before leaving and did the hotel provide it? Any advice would be appreciated
Also glad to hear you loved it!!!

Deb covid test was a dam nightmare. But you will pay at the front desk when you check in. Go down to the building they tell you to go to during the week to book it. Keep you had written receipt they give you. They will book you for the day before your flight. We never got the email with the results and almost missed our flight. $125 usd per person. Pcr test. No option you need this to come back to canada
- bring mosquito repellent
- food and drinks are amazing
- go to the pool with the jump, if your looking for fun
- you really do not need to upgrade to anything
- it's such a beautiful resort , you will be amazed when you get there .

Aside from the test, this sounds amazing! We're very much looking forward to it and now I'm even more excited to go. Thanks so much for the reply

Deb I’m going as well sounds like the same time. Thanks Tara I’m so excited!

Cristina me too!!!

Resort at Pedregal, Los Cabos

Jason Knibbs
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments in Puerto Vallarta. Sadly not adults only but its the best location in town. you'll need to be firm with the time share cons when checking in but when you do the resort is amazing.

Just got back from paradisus la perla… in playa del Carmen.. great food

Royal Decameron is awesome

Talk to
Natalie Travel-Agent Flaman. She knows everything Mexico

Mayan riviera has bad problem with sargasso seaweed.

Royal Decameron bucerias was the worst resort I’ve ever been too.
Where I’d go again
Grand Sirenis Mayan
Any Barcelo
Basically anywhere in huatulco
Fav place was actually dreams la Romano jn domincan. We did 2 weeks and could’ve stayed again.

Amanda I agree Royal Decameron was awful. we stayed there 2020 the location was great but that was about it. Food was so bad we went off site to eat. Room was old and in need of repair. Only draft beer and terrible vodka.

Taunia Yep! I was shocked how dirty it was. And to be honest if you’re going to spend money to travel go somewhere with a swimmable beach.

Amanda right! But I did love the proximity to Bucerias. We walked to town a couple times. Walked to the market. Had an amazing lunch under a palapa on the beach at Sukha oh man I can’t wait to go back to Mexico

Taunia I did a private riding tour (horse) which was amazing on the beach, sad when we went through the residential
ate at the seafood restaurant a couple times on the beach. But I wouldn’t stay at that resort again, ever. And I much prefer blue ocean.

Amanda grand Sirenis

Dreams Huatuclo

Michelle we are going in March to Dreams Huatuclo. What did you love about this place?

Nancy it was clean, laid back and relaxed. We just loved tbe whole experience there

Nancy nice beach, food was ok, great location. Stayed at Secrets Huatulco also. Great hotel but beach is is steep and water is rough, unless you walk around the bay to the far end where it’s more calm. No dinner buffet, had to eat at the a la cart restaurants. Food was better than at Dreams. Would stay at Dreams over Secrets for the beach.

Sylvie we are going for the beach. I can hardly wait. Thanks

Michelle thanks.

Nancy we also hired one of the locals that were walking on the beach selling boat rides to take us snorkelling for the day. $250cdn was so worth it

Nancy

Michelle we are going to Dreams in December! Have you been there since Covid? Trying to figure out PCR test stuff for coming home.

Amanda no, unfortunately , we are staying put for at least another 6 months.

Michelle
thanks!

Loved the Riu Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit.

Many times at Royal Decameron in Bucerias. Beware: They have changed hands. We won't go back now. Riu Palace is next closest. We are booked for a month . Any Iberostar is great.

Bev Iberostar Playa Mita is near Bucerias & beautiful.

Robin Stayed in Punta Mita and its nice but, but like being in Bucerias better

Bev that’s totally fair!
Bucerias very much!

Bev Oh, sad to hear about Royal Decameron in Bucerias, we loved that place!!

Hotel Xcaret is the best one in Mexico
there are a lot of parks and activities included and there is a lot of great food too

I just back from Secrets Puerto Vallarta. It was great!

Jaclyn hello! Do you mind letting me know what is required (ie testing/vaccines) to get there and back? Hard to find the info I’m looking for and my son wants to visit his grandparents.

You need to be double vax’d to fly now but you don’t need a pcr test to go to Mexico. There is a white tent outside the PV airport that does pcr testing for 1500 pesos/73 usd which you have to get within 72 of coming home. Thats it. It was easy!

We stayed at the Eldorado Seaside Suites it was amazing. Not a big party atmosphere but food was amazing as was the service and no kids.

Taunia agree place is amazing

Taunia where is this?

Kelly Winnick
Taunia one of our best all inclusive trips. Rivera Maya.

Kelly Winnick we were there for a wedding it was amazing

We are heading to Mexico this month. How much does the covid testing cost?

Nancy anything from free to 500 US. But if you know where you're going just go on their website and ask the question. I did this to an Iberostar last week and got an email back same day.

Nancy check with the hotel. Many of them offer the test to cdn visitors

Anything secrets for adults only and dreams for family friendly

We love Vidanta Grand Luxxe in Mayan….6 resorts in one.

Paradisis La Perla in Playa Del Carmen. The best food I have ever had at an all inclusive resort

Chelsey Mac

- Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta (Great beach, spa, good food & location near PV - but $$)
- Excellence Playa Mujeres (great food & scores high overall. risk of sargasso )
- Secrets Akumal (amazing beach & snorkeling (when there’s no sargasso)
- Iberostar Playa Mita (beautiful quiet beach with best ocean & Mtn views, & lovely for long walks on the beach (but ocean can be a bit rough depending on time of year for swimming), amazing sunset views & whale watching from lounge, gorgeous grounds, great location to explore bucerias & sayulita & to do countless other off property excursions from cultural, to snorkeling, to hiking (My top pick for appealing to a wide variety of interests if you don’t want to just stay at the hotel as there’s so much to do in the area).
- Royalton Riviera Cancun (great food & nightlife)
- Secrets Playa Mujeres awesome daytime vibe & pools, good food, bonus is you can access dreams next door, not the best location other than fairly close to Cancun airport, not the best beach)
- Dreams Sapphire great rooms on the beach & swim out rooms (not great food), - Paradissus Cancun - elegant beautiful property, great nightlife & specialty restaurants, pool food & beach not the best (red flag ocean swimming (waves & sargasso).
These are my coles notes from wedding venue scouting. Anecdotally, I’ve also heard good things about the Fives & Occidental in Cancun.

Before you go, I suggest checking out the facebook pages of where you want to visit and see reviews of people who have been there recently. I belong to a few of the groups, and some of the resorts are really feeling the effects of Covid, with less than 1/2 the employees, the resorts are only 20% open, some of the restaurants are closed and no evening entertainment.

The Grand at Moon Palace

Girlie Domingo I’ve heard the beach here isn’t the best. Did you like the beach?

Robin we loved it! There were no seaweeds when we were there. I guess it all depends on the time of the year that you're there.
Also when you stay at The Grand, you can use all the amenities of Sunrise and Nizuc including all the restaurants!

Girlie Domingo nice!

I'd love to go but can't chance being stuck there in a hotel room if you happened to test positive upon departure

Donna Savarie we have booked time off for in a few weeks and still haven't booked anything cos this is my husband's fear

We were cruisers and hadn’t been to an AI in years. We got tired of waiting for cruising to reopen and tried Excellence Riviera Cancun in May/June. It was absolutely perfect!!!
This is our view from our swim up room.
Lots of daily activities, excellent nightly entertainment, 10 restaurants with no reservations required, lazy river, swim up bar, 6 pools but the resort is compact and you can walk everywhere within 5 minutes.
Food was incredible as were the service & drinks.
BEST vacation of our lives!!
We’re already booked to go back February 2022 and can’t wait!

Excellence Riveria Cancun and Secrets Maroma

Hotel arte is where we’re planning on staying
it’s adults only and includes all the parks. We’ve stayed at Hotel Xcaret and it’s right next door, it was absolutely incredible!!!

Grand Sirenis was amazing. Just got back oct 14

Ashley Michelle was everything open? All restaurants, ect?

Bee yep. It was all open. The restaurant’s do have off nights but that’s normal.

Ok thanks.

Ashley Michelle Jow is the covid rate in Mexico? How much for a PCR test?

Donna it’s different everywhere

Donna Sirenis did it on site for $150 USD but I just booked my wedding at Sandos Playacar and they do it for free on site

I’m here now! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!!!!I would be happy to assist

Courtney
Do they offer Covid testing on site? And if they do, price?

Cracker yes they do. I will confirm the price

Courtney please do. Going in jan!

There’s tons of great options! Are you looking for adults only or family?

Courtney honestly either is fine, just a great experience overall

Tara I sent you a PM

I don't think I can see it, can you try again?

Tara I just sent it again!

Baecelo Maya was really nice! And good food.

Wendy Lam totally agree
we've been to the Barcelo Maya Palace 3 times, absolutely love the resort, nicest Beach, impeccable resort, good food,

We liked Barcelo Maya Palace

Kseniya the best beach in the area bar none, beautiful resort!

TRS Yucatan! Amazing

Shannon is this in the Mayan?

Coreen yes.

Coreen it’s where Darren and I are eventually getting married. It is amazing.

Cheri ah! This is the spot you had booked!!! My issue is I love the Puerto Vallarta side of Mexico. The two sides are very different.

Cheri it’s one of the nicest resorts I’ve been to. You should join the Fans/Addicts TRS Yucatan FB page.

Shannon I can't agree more! I am in the fan FB group too

Plant Hollywood cancun . Here now wonderful

Moon palace!

Excellence Riviera! Awesome place! https://www.excellenceresorts.com/destinations/
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Barcelo Maya Palace, nicest Beach in the Mayan Riviera (2km of beach) fabulous resort absolutely beautiful

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