Outstanding Swim-Ups–El Dorado Seaside Suites

Here’s another outstanding swim-up suite by Karisma (I already posted about Karisma’s swim-ups at El Dorado Casitas Royale as one of the best)–hmm, I’m seeing a trend here.  El Dorado Seaside Suites is an adults-only all-inclusive resort located south of the Barcelo Riviera Maya complex and Xpu-Ha beach in the Riviera Maya.  All 188 rooms are suites and all suites are oceanfront–as a matter of fact, all room categories boast access to its own pool off the balcony/terrace, which means that all rooms are swim-ups.

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El Dorado Seaside Suites vs. El Dorado Seaside Palms–What’s the Difference?

Ok, I admit this quandary confused even me and I’ve been following Riviera Maya all-inclusive resorts for years.  Let’s see if I can explain the difference so that you can decide whether either one of these resorts fits your vacation travel dreams.

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EDSS Oceanfront Pool Swim-Up Suite–A Suite Review

If you’ve ever been to the family-friendly Generations Riviera Maya or seen pics of that resort, the adults-only El Dorado Seaside Suites infinity section will look awfully familiar.  Each floor in the infinity section has its own pool which traverses part of the floor (you can swim along its length and make friends as you go), while the bottom or ground floor of the infinity section gives you access to the entire main pool and swim-up bar.  The room you book depends on what you prefer–the Oceanfront POOL Swim-Up Suites access the main pool, the Oceanfront Swim-Up Suites (non-main pool access) are on lower and mid-floors and some will give you stellar ocean views, while upper floor rooms in the infinity section are reserved mostly for rooms in the Oceanfront Honeymoon Suites category. Even if you’re not a Honeymooner, you can still book the room category but you will pay more for the extra amenities and fantastic views.  If you’re not a Honeymooner, I would book that category for an anniversary or if you want to impress someone very special.

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