Ocean Maya Royale

Just got back a few days ago and had such a great time. The resort is beautiful, there is plenty to do (I never got bored or tired) and the animacion group is great. They make the stay much more interesting and pleasant. Much better than at other resorts. The rooms and buildings are beautiful and the band is fantastic and very talented. I will definitely try to go back sometime, if not for vacation then to work as an entertainer (hopefully). Miss you all! e-mail me...

Hi Everyone:I just returned from Club el Mandarin and I really wish I was back there right now! I loved the resort. The food was alright but with the heat I did not have much of an appetite. The activites were abundant and the animation staff was very cool and genuinely nice to everyone. I was happy to meet people from all over the world and enjoy such a relaxing holiday. The disco was a little dissapointing but that had more to do with the lack of guests wanting to party so late at night. I loved the daily volleyball, windsurfing and dance... more

hey everyone !! literally just got back from el mandarin !! I LOVED IT !! seriously it was great !! i couldnt have asked for a better spot !! it was wonderful !! my only negative comment would have to be that on the first couple of days that the animation team( the activity staff) were a little timid in interacting with ppl... etc . but that is completely understandable when you meet new bodies everyday. by the end though they were incredible ! another thing which was a little hard to do was to find chairs,and stuff like that along the beach... more

We just returned from Club El Mandarin on March 9 and had a wonderful time there! I had read some bad reviews of the beach before we left but was happily surprised when we arrived. First of all the place is absolutely beautiful. The lobby, courtyard, grounds, pool area are all well maintained and just gorgeous. I thought the beach was wonderful. It was windy the week we were there and so the water had small bits of seaweed floating in it one or two days. It was in no way a problem. The staff raked up any seaweed on the shore.There is a... more

We had 9 people in our group ranging from 2 years old to 86. We all enjoyed it thouroughly. The pool is great for kids since it starts out shallow and progresses to being about 6 feet deep. My 2 boys could keep thier heads above water in half the pool. The kids club was pretty lame, none of the staff wanted to staff it and it wasnt very organized. The mini disco didnt start until 9PM and only ran 15 minutes, not really worth staying up for. There is a turtle pool near the lobby that offered great entertainment for the kids. The food was... more

Returned from El Mandarin resort today, March 1, 2003. It was a wonderful week for us and we thought the grounds at the resort were just beautiful and very well maintained. If you're planning a trip here, you will no doubt have a very good time. However, every resort has some minuses and this one is no acception.The beach is lovely, but the water is not as clear as you expect the Carribbean to be. We were looking for the beautiful crystal clear water we found in Antigua a few years ago, but that was not the case. However, if you take... more

My Wife Jasmin and I had the best 8 days and 9 nights in the comfort and luury of the Bravo Club. The hosts are gracious and the service is superb. If only the beach was a tad bit cleaner...too much sea weed. I especaially enjoyed Playa Del Carmen...what a cool little town. You must go snorkling in Akumal and visit the ruins in Tulum. Tulum is gorgeous and the history is overwhelming. Mandarin has water sports that are really cool; Sailing, peddle boating, Catamaran, canoeing ...all included. Bottom line...You gotta go.

It's a beautiful resort. Quiet and no hotel on either side of it (yet). Far from tourist sites so make sure to rent a car. We had a great time but mainly because we had a car. Food was so-so but we've been to Mexico before and knew what to expect. MAKE SURE TO SEE XCARET...TONS OF FUN AND VERY TROPICAL. Spend the money to swim with the Dolphins, but reserve a day ahead or first thing when they open or you won't get in. The resort has friendly staff but not enough at the lobby counter, be patient. I saw more rudeness from the guest than... more

It certainly was a beautiful resort, except we booked for a villa and since we arrived in the middle of the night and you can't see anything we got stuck in an appartment block that has 3 stories and about 60 rooms. When we entered the room it smelled very musty...we had 2 small children, so it being 1:00 am we just went to bed. All arround the room looked pretty nice except that we noticed patches of mold above the shower and and coming through the bedroom. My kids started to caugh and we requested a room change.....what a fiaso....we did... more

We just returned from a week at Club El Mandarin. My wife and I, age 62, go to Cancun or Puerta Vallarta for a week or two every year. We were overall pleased with the El Mandarin. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and are meticulously maintained. The rooms are in small buildings of 8 units each with each unit having its own entrance. It was nice going to the pool or beach without having to walk through a lobby. All rooms on the second floor have a balcony and first floor rooms have a patio. Rooms are nice and very clean. Our... more