Grand Royal Lagoon Hotel

We stayed at the GRL for 4 nights and 5 days and couldn't be happier. We were a liitle skeptical after Hurricane Wilma left the island in ruins but this hotel seems to have bounced back nicely. The staff was friendly, helpful and appreciative, and the room we stayed in had no mold, mildew or any other nasties. The bar had great food specials ($6.50 for chicken fajitas WITH a beer) and 1 dollar beers anytime. Modesta the bartender was warm and friendly even tho she didn't speak much english, and if you go, be sure to do a shot of tequilla... more

As other reviewers have mentioned, “Lagoon” is the only unexaggerated word in the name of this hotel. Having said that, we found the Grand Royal Lagoon to be an excellent value for our money. Our room certainly wasn’t fancy, but it was quiet, clean, and the air conditioning worked great. The hotel has a very nice (but small) pool, attractive grounds, and a snack bar (with good tostadas and cheap cerveza) overlooking the lagoon. In addition, there’s a bus stop more-or-less in front of the hotel, and grocery store and internet café... more

Stayed here in Sept '05 for 5days-4 nights & was very pleased. If you're a Hilton or Palace sort of person pass this one by.......but if you're a Motel6 kind of guy(like me) then this is a real bargain. Pros: Clean comfortable cheap great A/C on the bus line well kept nice(but small)pool Cons: off the beaten path(but not by far) zero luxury no entertainment no beach This was a great little place to stay for my first visit to Cancun. Only needed a quiet, clean,... more

A good hotel for the price! Clean, cheap, and close to the main restaurant area, hard rock cafe, etc...

stayed at the grand royal lagoon recently. i can heartily recommend it to anyone on a budget. the room was clean, i saw NO bugs of any kind, the tv had english channels, the shower water was hot, the room had a fridge, and the air conditioner worked great, what else do you need?? while you are not right next to the party zone, there is a bus stop right outside the door, a nice grocery store is next door along with a pharmacy. the front desk clerk, Juan Pool, was real helpful and could answer any of our questions, and also... more

We stayed in this hotel for three days in September of 2005. A front desk personnel named Juan was very helpful and very nice to us. He speak Spanish and English. He gave us all the informations that we need to make our stay an enjoyable one. The hotel location is very convenient to ride a bus and close to a grocery store. They have clean rooms and swimming pool. The hotel is very inexpensive and I really like it. I can recommend it to everyone.

Me and 9 of my mates came on a 1 week party hol to cancun,not expecting much having only paid 20 gbp per night we were well pleased with what we got.the rooms are basic however do vary in kitchen facilities so if u need a fridge ask for a room with one before hand.the air con,beds and showers are all great,rooms cleaned and sheets,and towels swapped everyday.there is a small pool but enough to cool down in that mexican heat!! they do some nice snacks at the bar which all come with a free beer!! plenty of water and drinks available all day at... more

If you're just staying in Cancun for a couple of days to explore the city and the area and if you're not looking for something fancy this is a good place to stay. My room and the bathroom were basic but clean and seemed to be renovated recently. The bed was in good condition but a little bit too short. Some people complaint that the beds are too hard but for me it was ok, because I prefer a hard bed to a too soft one at any time. The location is excellent: 20 minutes away (walking) from the Party Zone (Coco Bongo, etc.) and there is a bus... more

We have just returned from a weeks stay at GRL(this is our 10th trip to Cancun)and I find the reviews posted totally unfair-toilet paper in all of Mexico goes in the trash,not just this hotel, and the fact is-a home cooked breakfast is cooked each morning by employees that are not lazy or slow by Mexican standards.We were served fruit and yogurt,coffee and juice along with perfect toast and fresh cooked to order eggs with w/meat or pancakes each AM.-ALL THIS WAS INCLUDED IN OUR ROOM RATE-we paid less than $40 for a studio with a kitchenette... more

We stayed at the Grand Royal Lagoon for one long, miserable night. It couldn't possibly have a more misleading name. Forget the mold and mildew. Or the mattresses that were hard as rocks, as well as the pillows. Instead, let's talk about the toilet. After using it the second time (and I'm talking basic peeing with minimal toilet paper), it would no longer flush. I went to the office to report the problem and was told we can't use toilet paper. ALL used toilet paper was to be put in the waste basket next to the toilet and the maid... more