ELDORADO RESORT & SPA MAYAN RIVIERA

I chose this hotel because it was in-between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. The hotel is situated on several acres of mostly jungle, opening to a sandy beach. The rooms are well appointed and large. Each room has a balcony or patio with chairs and a hammock. The furnishings are typically Mexican, but each room has a large Jacuzzi tub in a separate area, an armoire with TV and 2 writing tables with chairs. The bathroom is very large also and completely tiles from floor to ceiling. Silk bath robes are brought each day along with an abundance of large fluffy towels.

One of the negatives were very poor lighting and no door on the shower. The whole ambiance of the resort is of peace and tranquillity, a great place for a honeymoon. The grounds were beautifully landscaped and the beach area well kept. There were swimming pools within a few steps of each group of buildings along with a large pool with swim up bar.

The food in the two main restaurants was excellent as was the service. In the general open air restaurant the food was adequate and the service good, but the food was never very warm.. There was ongoing maintenance and new building while I was there but it was all done very inconspicuously and there was never any noise or disturbance. For a new hotel there were several things needing attendance in the room, but it was promptly taken care of by 3 non English speaking workmen. No matter how large or small the problem there were always 3.

The staff were extremely courteous and helpful. If you want to stay at the resort there was plenty to do as far as water sports and daily activities. The Spa programs were very expensive. To do anything outside the resort was a little difficult and you could not do anything spontaneously everything has to be planned by 7:00 PM the previous day, because of the transportation problem.

Taxis were expensive, car rental was $45.00 day for s stripped VW bug with no radio. And tours were also high priced.

The main attraction is this area for me, and the purpose for choosing this location , was the close proximity of many sights and tour opportunities. From Mayan Ruins to shopping to horse back riding, four wheeling and Ecological parks. If you are planning on spending the day at a park, Excarets the very best place to go. The tours to Tulum only give you 2 hours, so if you want more time you need to find your own transportation, or use the city bus, (which I was never able to discover). All in all it was a place I’d recommend for various types of travelers, but a few pointers from someone who has been there would certainly help first time visitors. Although most people only stay 3 - 4 nights there is definitely enough to do on a 7 night stay.