If you enjoy knowing resort details like I do, especially about a resort as lovely as Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, this is a video you definitely want to see.
FYI: Just a couple of property details to be aware of at this Royalton–it has three sections, the family-friendly Royalton Riviera Cancun section, the adults-only section called Hideaway, and the ability to upgrade in both sections along with its own amenities including rooms called Diamond.
This post may be a bit convoluted, but then Ocean Riviera Paradise has a fairly complex set-up as an all-inclusive.
If you are looking to stay at a resort in Cancun’s Hotel Zone which offers a rooftop suite AND is located fairly close to the airport (about a 15-20 min. drive), check out the Coral level upgrade at the Iberostar Selection Cancun. The adults-only Coral level is a separate 13-story tower on the north side of the Iberostar Selection Cancun; it opened in 2018 and offers 156 guest rooms of its own, three additional bars, one additional restaurant, a private pool with swim-up bar, and a private beach area just for Coral level guests. Rooftop suites can only be found at this resort in the Coral level upgrade.
Here’s another all-inclusive resort which will give you a rooftop terrace to enjoy…The Hard Rock Riviera Maya resort is located a one hr. and 20 min. drive south of the Cancun airport. It has two sections–the adults-only side (Heaven), and the family-friendly side (Hacienda). For anyone who is familiar with the Hard Rock brand, you know that this resort offers all kinds of cool amenities including music experiences (the Music Lab which gives guests the opportunity to try out what it’s like to be a DJ or play in a band), the Woodward facilities which give guests the opportunity to participate in action sports such as BMX bike riding or skateboarding, and a nightclub which includes a pool–don’t forget to bring your swimsuit…
I’m glad this resort has changed names again because Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort was just too much of a mouthful at one time. Look for this resort to now be called Akumal Bay Resort (much better); however, online wholesalers are still referring to it by its older convoluted name–ABBWR. If you know the history of this resort, it used to be called Akumal Beach Resort, then did a renovation top to bottom and reopened in 2014 with a completely new look.
I typically post about all-inclusive resorts that have opened or about to open, but just thought I’d give readers a heads up on the status of the new Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma opening up March 1, 2022 on Holbox.
Some of you may remember this resort as The Fives Azul Beach Resort when Karisma used to manage it–the resort owners wanted to manage it themselves (actually, all of their own resorts) and took over this task in Oct. 2019. As a result of the change, there have been some changes, some small, some not so small in all their resorts. From my current understanding of how this resort family is set up, the all-inclusive plan may not be a given anymore since some of their properties have options of accommodations only, a breakfast plan only, and an “all senses inclusive plan” which is more like what everyone associates with an all-inclusive plan. So, just a heads up when booking to make sure you have booked an all-inclusive plan (All Senses Inclusive) if that’s the way you want to travel.
The other day I posted an article in my new rooftop terrace room category series, only this time it was about this suite at Excellence Riviera Cancun. Here’s another video and a little more about that resort in general if you want additional information.
Here’s another rooftop suite in my series of highlighting this room category. This time it’s the Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite at another resort in the Excellence Collection–Excellence Riviera Cancun located in the Puerto Morelos area. This property is older than the other Excellence resorts with an opening date which occurred in 2004. You can tell it’s an older property with its sunken living room area in its suites and general architecture; if you like a property which looks more like “elegant, luxury Mexico Colonial design” rather than more modern and trendy, then this resort may be the one for you.