Category Archives: Suite Reviews

Newly Renovated Swim-Up Suite at Secrets Maroma–A Suite Review

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Secrets Maroma has been a favorite adults-only resort in the Riviera Maya since it opened in 2008.  Popular with honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries, the resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (voted as “Worlds Best Beach” for four consecutive years by the Travel Channel).  The beach is exquisite with its white sand and azur-colored ocean water, calm waves for swimming, and underdeveloped surrounding area–there are only a handful of resorts (some are not all-inclusive) gracing lovely Punta Maroma.

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Rooftop Master Suite at Ocean Riviera Paradise–A Suite Review

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Ocean Riviera Paradise resort has a lot to offer families–four main pools, three swim-up bars, 10 restaurants, 12 total bars, separate coffee and ice cream shop, sports bar, theater, disco, bowling alley, casino, spa, gym, and a children’s water park.  It’s situated north of Playa del Carmen, so it’s an easy cab ride into town for some additional fun and shopping opportunities.

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The Hideaway Swim-Up at Royalton Riviera Cancun–A Suite Review

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This particular Royalton resort has been open since 2015 and has gained the reputation as a great family-friendly place to vacation with a party-like atmosphere (the beach can be less than spectacular, but that is common in the Puerto Morelos area).  Within lies a “resort within a resort” which is the adults-only section called the Hideaway .  Both sections offer rooms that can be further upgraded which is referred to as the Diamond Club–Diamond Club offers butler service, upgraded in-room amenities, better room locations, etc. (check out the link above).

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Secrets Playa Mujeres Master Suite With Private Pool–A Suite Review

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This adults-only resort is located in the Playa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun.  It’s within easy walking distance to its family-friendly sister resort, Dreams Playa Mujeres.  One great aspect about this Secrets resort is that all guests have access to the adjacent Dreams resort–only upgraded Preferred Club guests have access to Dreams’ lazy river, however.  Otherwise, Secrets’ guests can use all other Dreams’ facilities including the pools, bars, restaurants, even the water slides. (The easiest way to get over to the Dreams resort located to the south of Secrets is to take the beachfront path).

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The Reef 28 Where Every Room Is A Suite–A Suite Review

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The Reef 28 is a relatively new adults-only all-inclusive OPTIONAL hotel and spa right in the heart of busy Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya (the hotel opened in 2018).  It’s basically a block away from famous 5th Avenue and a long block from the beach with access to Mamita’s Beach Club.  This boutique hotel only offers 120 guest rooms, all of which are suites with only two room categories–Jr. and Master Suites with plenty of space (for a Playa del Carmen guest room), but not necessarily the best room views.  But that’s the price tag attached if one wants to stay in the midst of the very busy city of Playa del Carmen.

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Jr. Suite Swim-Up at the New Barcelo Maya Riviera–A Suite Review

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I recently returned from a stay at the new adults-only section of the Barcelo Maya Grand resort.  It’s called the Barcelo Maya Riviera, and it is a complete reversal in appearance from the rest of this megaresort.  While a vacationer is more likely to feel as if one is in Mexico at the other resorts in this complex, the new adults-only section is very contemporary looking with modern decor, sleek lines, updated technology, huge screens in the lobby areas, and a much more spartan look throughout.  Guests at the new adults-only section have full access to all amenities at the other resorts at this complex including being able to eat at Palace restaurants without any extra charges.

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Finest Playa Mujeres Imperial Suite–A Suite Review

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I have fond memories of this resort.  I first stayed here around 2015 in an upgraded Excellence Club Swim-Up Suite and thought it was a fabulous resort in terms of service, food, and amenities. My opinion still hasn’t changed.  In fact, I’d place Excellence Collection Resorts as being among the top two resort chains in Cancun and the Riviera Maya (sorry, but my number one spot is claimed by Grupo Experiencias Xcaret with their wildly popular beginner resort, Hotel Xcaret Mexico–can’t wait for the opening of their new upcoming resorts which are currently being built right next door so to speak from Hotel Xcaret, La Casa de la Playa and Hotel Xcaret Arte).

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Now Jade PC Oceanfront–A Suite Review

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Now Jade Riviera Cancun is a great family-friendly resort located approximately 30 min. south of the Cancun airport by the town of Puerto Morelos. Consisting of 550 guest rooms, Now Jade is divided into two sections, the non-upgraded section and the Preferred Club section.  Upgraded guests have access to a private pool, private lounge, separate beach area, special poolside restaurant section, private check-in/out, and many other extra amenities.  The resort offers five a la carte restaurants, a buffet, cafe, and two poolside luncheon restaurants along with six bars including a sports bar.  Now Jade recently added a teen club space, and this is in addition to its Kid’s Club which offers activities for children ages 3-12; it is open until 10 p.m.

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Impressive Impression Suites at Zoetry–A Suite Review

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If you’re in need of a totally Zen vacation with lots of spa and wellness options topped off with a layer of luxury and pampering, then you’ve got to try the relatively new (since 2018) Impression section of the “adults-oriented” Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita in the Riviera Maya (while the resort allows children, there are literally no specific amenities or services geared towards teens/children)..  The Impression section was added just south of the spa and consists of nine large villa-like suites with plunge and infinity pool options, access to its own saltwater pool, two private restaurants and bars, access to a private chef, butler, private beach section, in addition to accessing all the amenities of the rest of the resort.

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Ocean View Suite at the Hyatt Zilara Cancun–A Suite Review

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While Hyatt entered the all-inclusive resort scene fairly recently, they have done an outstanding job of providing top-notch properties and amenities for both adults and families.  Hyatt Ziva properties are family-friendly, and Hyatt Zilara properties are adults-only.  Cancun’s Hotel Zone offers both–this suite review will focus on Hyatt Zilara Cancun.

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