Hotels/Resorts in Cancun?

MissBehavior · #1 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

Anyone have any tips? The boy and I are going but neither of us has ever been so I'm looking for other people's experiences/opinions on good places to stay.

I'm looking for 3-4 star all inclusive for 10 days at the end of November...our price range $1500-1800 each (and we'll probably fly out of Seattle to keep the price down).

So, which places are good? :)

r a m a z e · #2 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

i dont know but i get 15 percent off when i buy my tickets from flight center.

Pennywise · #3 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

The holiday Inn. PIMMMMMP!

stephen_c · #4 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

there're so many all-inclusives down there.

http://www.si-mexico.com/cities/cancun.htm

REV · #5 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

From Vancouver
you can find some good deals for 1000-1200 for Puerto Vallarta
Cancun is in the price range you are looking for. nothing is cheaper then 1200 there.

remember, the pacific is colder water then the atlantic and that novemeber is still considered winter down there

main thing is to check tripadvisor first

frogprincess · #6 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

I'm looking for 3-4 star all inclusive for 10 days

most packages i found were all 7 days, so if you want more than a week you might have to book 14 days

**MC Hammered** · #7 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

I'd recommend staying at one of the Palace resorts in the area.

They have a lot of sister hotels and if you stay at one you get to use the facilities at any one of their sister hotels that are of similar rating or lower (they range from 3-5 stars) by just showing your wristband.

I stayed at the Aventura Palace at the Mayan Riveria and when I took a day trip to Cancun I ate, drank and took a nap at the Cancun and Beach Palace resorts.

It might not seem like a big deal but when they shuttle you from resort to resort, you eat and drink for free and if you want to stay a night in one of the hotels instead of where you are booked they permit that if they have space.

crookedking · #8 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

instead of going to cancun you should go to puerto morrelos and rent an apartment for a couple of weeks. the water there is sooo fucking good.

but, yeah, if you're going to go all inclusive do what winston said.

**MC Hammered** · #9 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

I personally thought Cancun was over rated and would much rather go to Cozumel instead.

mapleleaf4ever · #10 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

www.nolitours.com

Check it out.

crookedking · #11 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

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Originally Posted by MC Hammered

I personally thought Cancun was over rated and would much rather go to Cozumel instead.

i only spent the day there when i was last down there, but i'm planning on spending more Time there.

my next trip down there will probably be mostly spent on a little island a little ways up the coast from cancun. my parents went there a few months ago and said that it was fantastic.

MissBehavior · #12 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Hammered

I'd recommend staying at one of the Palace resorts in the area.

They have a lot of sister hotels and if you stay at one you get to use the facilities at any one of their sister hotels that are of similar rating or lower (they range from 3-5 stars) by just showing your wristband.

I stayed at the Aventura Palace at the Mayan Riveria and when I took a day trip to Cancun I ate, drank and took a nap at the Cancun and Beach Palace resorts.

It might not seem like a big deal but when they shuttle you from resort to resort, you eat and drink for free and if you want to stay a night in one of the hotels instead of where you are booked they permit that if they have space.

Duly noted. Thanks for all the tips! :)

Next question: Does anyone know how the surfing is in Cancun?

galaxie · #13 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

THE OASIS

The Grand Oasis, if you can afford it. There are 5 hotels on their property, the largest and best being the Grand. With the black wristband for the Grand you get premium liquor, way nicer rooms, and several restaurants that are not included with the other packages.

I stayed there for 17 days during March and it was AMAZING. I highly recommend going during March (helloooo spring break!) b/c both the Maxim and MTV day parties are held on the beach at the Oasis. As well, if you book through StudentCity, you are not only all-inclusive at the Oasis, but at any events that they throw (club nights, booze cruise, day parties, etc.)

www.oasishotels.com
www.studentcity.com

Everyone I met who lives/works down there said that the Oasis was the nicest except for the Hilton and the Riu Palace, which are more $$

As for the surfing, it's OK, it really depends on the time of year and how windy it is. There was a little storm for a couple of days while I was there and the water was waaaay too choppy.

galaxie · #14 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

ps...man I want to go baaaaaack!

MissBehavior · #15 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaxie

THE OASIS

The Grand Oasis, if you can afford it. There are 5 hotels on their property, the largest and best being the Grand. With the black wristband for the Grand you get premium liquor, way nicer rooms, and several restaurants that are not included with the other packages.

I stayed there for 17 days during March and it was AMAZING. I highly recommend going during March (helloooo spring break!) b/c both the Maxim and MTV day parties are held on the beach at the Oasis. As well, if you book through StudentCity, you are not only all-inclusive at the Oasis, but at any events that they throw (club nights, booze cruise, day parties, etc.)

www.oasishotels.com
www.studentcity.com

Everyone I met who lives/works down there said that the Oasis was the nicest except for the Hilton and the Riu Palace, which are more $$

As for the surfing, it's OK, it really depends on the time of year and how windy it is. There was a little storm for a couple of days while I was there and the water was waaaay too choppy.

I was hoping you'd chime in. ;)

MissBehavior · #16 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

PS: Which Grand Oasis? It looks like there's 3! Grand Oasis Riviera Maya, Grand Oasis Cancun or Grand Oasis Playa?

**MC Hammered** · #17 (**permalink**) Aug 28, 06

If you like to drink then I forgot to mention that all the Palace resorts serve international alcohol and not the local crap.

The food at most of the hotels are a'la carte and they also have buffet style restaurants as well. I must also say that the food was very good and there is ALWAYS fresh desserts... that's right... desserts.

I'd hit that up the minute it was open and I take one of each and that would be TWO plates full.

Lastly... if you can stay at an adults only resort. Trust me on this one.

galaxie · #18 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

Grand Oasis Cancun! :)

The pool is huge, and winds across the entire property. It's not an adults only resort, BUT there is one large pool that is, and it has a swim up bar, etc. It's not advertised as a "family" resort...when I was there I saw a few kids but most were teenagers and were getting crazy wasted while their parents were off doing whatever. haha.

galaxie · #19 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Hammered

The food at most of the hotels are a'la carte and they also have buffet style restaurants as well. I must also say that the food was very good and there is ALWAYS fresh desserts... that's right... desserts.

I'd hit that up the minute it was open and I take one of each and that would be TWO plates full.

He's not kidding.
I gained 11 lbs in 17 days thanks to the ridiculous buffet at the Oasis.
I mean, who the fuck does that? Geez.

MissBehavior · #20 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

I hear the Gran Caribe Real is nice?

islandgirl · #21 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaxie

THE OASIS

The Grand Oasis, if you can afford it. There are 5 hotels on their property, the largest and best being the Grand. With the black wristband for the Grand you get premium liquor, way nicer rooms, and several restaurants that are not included with the other packages.

I stayed there for 17 days during March and it was AMAZING. I highly recommend going during March (helloooo spring break!) b/c both the Maxim and MTV day parties are held on the beach at the Oasis. As well, if you book through StudentCity, you are not only all-inclusive at the Oasis, but at any events that they throw (club nights, booze cruise, day parties, etc.)

www.oasishotels.com
www.studentcity.com

Everyone I met who lives/works down there said that the Oasis was the nicest except for the Hilton and the Riu Palace, which are more $$

As for the surfing, it's OK, it really depends on the time of year and how windy it is. There was a little storm for a couple of days while I was there and the water was waaaay too choppy.

Totally agree, this is where I stayed when I went to Cancun. Loved it! Man do I want to go back!

Miss T · #22 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

If you go to Cancun, the Blue Bay Getaway is nice...cuz it is 21+, so obviously adults only. :)

http://www.si-mexico.com/hotels/canc...ay_getaway.htm

galaxie · #23 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

^ Is that where you guys stayed a few years ago?

Miss T · #24 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

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Originally Posted by galaxie

^ Is that where you guys stayed a few years ago?

yes. i liked it cuz there were no little kids all over the pool. adults only places are good when you are young. :)

frank the tank · #25 (**permalink**) Aug 29, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaxie

Grand Oasis Cancun! :)

The pool is huge, and winds across the entire property. It's not an adults only resort, BUT there is one large pool that is, and it has a swim up bar, etc. It's not advertised as a "family" resort...when I was there I saw a few kids but most were teenagers and were getting crazy wasted while their parents were off doing whatever. haha.

Pool is 1/4 mile long! Was there three years ago and it was a blast.