Golf Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya from AU$462

"This was a great vacation for my family (two teen boys), everyone had a great time. Because we booked through Expedia, we had access to two other resorts, and tried all the buffets and the other pools. The beach is accessible through the other two resorts (Tulum and Akamai), and the beach was okay (it’s kind of rocky) so bring water shoes if you are beach people. Staff was friendly and very helpful, and tried to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Pool policies that we personally loved: You cannot place towels in the morning on chairs by the pool and leave them there, which for that policy alone, I would book again. It’s so frustrating to see towels on chairs all day when people aren’t in them and other people could be enjoying spaces by the pool. This was a great policy and I hope more places adopt it. My biggest suggestion was maybe more pool party music, there was a foam party one day and had some great music, so more fun music at the pool, but pretty minor in the scheme of things. Overall, this was a great hotel and we would go back again."

"Loved the food, came here for the second time. Restaurant wait times took up to 40 minutes, but worth the wait. Excellent cocktails, espresso martinis and whiskey sours. Overall an excellent authentic Mexican experience "

"We recently stayed at Occidental at Xcaret Destination and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The property itself is absolutely stunning—one of the most lush, jungle-like resort settings you could ask for. The wildlife was incredible and truly sets this place apart. We had monkeys visiting our balcony daily, which was amazing to watch. If you enjoy nature and wildlife, this resort is hard to beat—but if that’s not your thing, this may not be the place for you. The pools were great, always clean and relaxing, and the entire resort has a very natural, immersive feel. The staff across the board were kind, friendly, and very helpful. One employee, Moses, really stood out as exceptional and went above and beyond to make our stay better. Our room was nice and comfortable, housekeeping did a fantastic job, and the minibar was always well stocked. The bars were also excellent—service was quick and always came with a smile. The only downside was the food, which was just okay overall. That said, the pizza restaurant was outstanding—honestly better than most pizza places in the U.S. Check-in could definitely use some improvement, as the process felt slower than it should be. All in all, this is a beautiful resort with a unique jungle atmosphere, great service, and unforgettable wildlife experiences."

"Wonderful experience at this resort. First time in Mexico and I'm so glad we chose this property. Food was all amazing, lots to pick from. Very clean. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I loved being able to go snorkeling right off the beach. "

"Staff was extremely accommodating - plenty to do for the kids - excellent pools and access to other resorts on property"

"Our room has a beautiful view of the ocean, the food was pretty good and the were very friendly and helpful."

"The hotel is beautiful. The pool is super big and nice. I would definitely give this property 5 stars."

""The resort in Playa del Carmen had so many wonderful aspects—beautiful grounds, fantastic food, and most of the staff were exceptional. However, I had a deeply upsetting experience. After being seated in a restaurant, my girlfriend was asked to leave due to a dress code, which was incredibly embarrassing, especially since we were already seated. The assistant concierge manager’s response was frightening—he spoke in a threatening, almost thuggish way, and it left us uneasy, especially as tourists in a foreign country. I also made a mistake by reacting in anger and disrespecting her on the way out, and I deeply regret that. My reaction was a response to feeling powerless, but I take full responsibility. Despite this, I hope the resort addresses this behavior, because it otherwise has great potential. I give the resort 3 stars—the staff and setting were fantastic, but this incident left a serious mark on our experience.""

"Resort was Amazing !! Food was Amazing !! Staff was second to None!!"