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Iberostar Waves Quetzal

4.5 star property
Upmarket beachfront resort with spa, near Quinta Avenida
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Aerial view
View from room
Reception
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
8 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 8 restaurants and 3 poolside bars
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Balcony

Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Last room available

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony

Premium Room, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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View from room

Premium Room (Promo)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room (Tropical View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Last room available

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Premium Room (Near Beach)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite, Oceanfront (Beach Access)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Playa del Carmen, QROO

What's nearby

  • Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Quinta Avenida - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Xplor Theme Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 13 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.) - 12.4 miles/20 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival Grand Buffet - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rosa Roja - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Gaucho Steakhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cupcake Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RIU Yucatan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Iberostar Waves Quetzal

At Iberostar Waves Quetzal, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beach massages and beachside drinks, plus you'll only be a five-minute drive from Playacar Golf Club. 4 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and hydrotherapy. Bonsai Restaurant, one of 8 restaurants, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 3 poolside bars, a free kid's club and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travellers.

All-inclusive

This resort is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 350 units
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 8 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's games

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Spa Sensations has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Bonsai Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Mare Nostrum Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Gondola Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Beach Grill Uxmal – This restaurant only serves lunch. Open daily.
La Hacienda – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 32.57 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Iberostar Quetzal
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive Playa del Carmen
Iberostar Quetzal Playa del Carmen
Quetzal Iberostar
Iberostar Hotel Quetzal Playacar
Iberostar Quetzal Playacar Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Iberostar Quetzal Playacar Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Iberostar Quetzal All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Iberostar Quetzal Inclusive i

Frequently asked questions

Does Iberostar Waves Quetzal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Iberostar Waves Quetzal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Riviera Gran Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Iberostar Waves Quetzal and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Iberostar Waves Quetzal also has 3 poolside bars, 7 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Iberostar Waves Quetzal?
Yes, there are 8 on-site restaurants, featuring Japanese cuisine.
Does Iberostar Waves Quetzal have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Iberostar Waves Quetzal like?
Iberostar Waves Quetzal is located on the waterfront in Playacar, a short 4-minute walk from Piste Cyclable sur Paseo Xaman-Ha and 13 minutes' walk from Playacar Beach. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Iberostar Waves Quetzal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
John, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good except 1 bar tender was very rude He was working on the bar closed to the lobby at night time I don't go at night because he was there put everything else was perfect food , drinks no se por k este tipo de hoteles contratan personas asi con actitud despota se llama [victorio] nesesita entrenamiento en servicio al cliente y tener mejor actitud yo despues de como me trato no me senti agusto yo pedi k me contactara el encargado de los bar tendres para que no les vuelva a pasar a ningun otro huesped por k creo que es un hotel de muy alta calidad para que pasen este tipo de cosas si podria contactarme el servisio mi nombre es juan Romo y mi mail jc424609@gmail.com y mi tel 310 776 1075 de usa
Juan carlos, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well maintained Cleanliness Animals Outdoor Scenery Jose at Sports Bar is the absolute best there!
CHRISTOPHER MORGAN, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Resort inside the forest
Gracel Villaruel, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maritza, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Luis, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort! Lots of food/bar options!
Virginia C, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We recently stayed here for a family vacation. 30 family members in one place. We had to cut our trip short due to Hurricane Beryl, unfortunately. Some pros and cons to note. Let’s start with the good! The staff are wonderful. The property is beautifully kept. The golf cart rides around the property are much appreciated. We stayed in an oceanfront room. It’s quite a ways from the front desk, so you’ll want the ride. The Japanese restaurant was good. We weren’t able to try the other restaurants. The beach was also nice. They keep it very clean. The not so good, in my opinion… we went during the first week of July. It was so hot when eating at the buffet. There is no air flow in that area. There are fans very high up on the ceiling that don’t help. The buffet is open to air, so flies are a huge issue. They’re all over everything. As I went to scoop dried fruit from the yogurt bar, gnats went everywhere. Breakfast was spent swatting away flies while trying to feed our baby, and sweating while sipping on coffee. But, the buffet has any food you could want! When you leave your room, there are sensors. For energy conservation, the power is shut off when you close the door. It takes awhile to cool the room off when you return. You must call the front desk if you want to lower the temp below 20 degrees Celsius. Our room never got below 74 F. Overall, our family enjoyed the stay. Also, book USA transfers to and from the airport. They were amazing!
Kristen, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, Gray staff great restaurants
Victor, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nadiya, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ivan, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

i like everything the staff was very nice
Estela, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel for families, plenty of entertainment for kids (jungle, animals, kids club…). Loved our stay!
Matthieu, 10-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ok
jose, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 10-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Challenge with Hurricane during our visit but staff and Resort did an excellent job of preparing and cleaning up tree and leaf removal afterwards. Iberostar experience was excellent.
James, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room and the view: We have been to other Iberostars, this 1 paled in comparison. We upgraded premier room to a junior suite oceanfront on the G/F but our view was obstructed by beach beds. The room is large, comfy beds, good shower. They give only give shampoo, shower gel and conditioner even in a suite room! Entertainment: Some entertainment was exceptional eg Fire show. The other entertainment was OK - their dancing, costumes and sets were good but some of their singers were awful in the Once Upon show. Food: Food was good in the buffets. Restaurants were nothing exceptional. Total debacle - reservation at the Japanese - we were there by 6:17 and they cancelled our reservation saying they could only wait till 6:15! Very long wait for Italian - 45 minutes! No reservation taken! Mediterranean was average - nothing to write home about. Note their version of Mediterranean is seafood not middle eastern. Property: The property itself is quite small - if you are there for 4 days, run out of things to do. The property is beautiful - lots of animals, flamingos, monkeys, iguanas, coates, agoutis, waterfalls - which you cannot swim in btw. They keep the beach clean by cleaning up the seaweed which is nice. The pools are nice but mostly in the sun - no shaded areas. Reception: Check in/Check out - was very slow When our room door stopped working - it took them 40 minutes to troubleshoot! Spa: Good massages, small hydrotherapy area. I would not go back.
David, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice and clean property. Service is 10/10. The restaurants were excellent. Hotel staff excellent.
Jesus, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

pearl, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the location of the property. Wish the rooms were a little more updated
Susan, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Everything was great. Staff is very accommodating and friendly. The only con is there is minimal pool side service. You have to wait in long line to get a drink. Some of the drinks taste watered down. They have premium brands showcased on bar wall but do not actually use those brands.
Fermin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the property there are lots of great places to eat. We always felt safe and if there is a problem there is always a staff member close to help.
Christina Ruth, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Darryl A, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 7-night trip
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