Boutique Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya from AU$251

"Everything was well kept, food was really good for an all inclusive. "

"Very nice boutique type of hotel. The room was beautiful with a nice, comfortable bed. It lacked ammentities beyond soap, shampoo and a coffee maker. No robes, slippers, toiletries or mini bar selections. Staff in general, was cordial, polite and helpful, but my interactions seemed transactional. Food service and selection varied. The italian restaurant was the best, especially the outdoor seating. The Grill also served a great fillet. The buffet was OK, but just a standard selection of dishes. What diminished this hotel was it felt cheap, meaning everything had a price or restriction. A card to get a pool towel, a CC hold in case something was damaged in your room, room service charge was $10.00 per delivery, the cabana fee was$125.00 per day. I mentioned the lack of room ammentities. The 2 major negatives, for me, my opinion, were: outrageously loud music and DJ at the pool for hours in the afternoon. The constant, strong percussion beat that i couldn't get away from. The other major issue was the pool opened at 7:30, however by the time i got to the pool at 8:00, every single chair and umbrella was taken with a towel and personal item, meaning they space was already taken. However, most days, many chairs were unoccupied all day long. The 4th day of my stay, i went to the pool at 6:50 AM, 40 minutes before the pool opened, and again, every chair, lounge and umbrella were taken. A complaint to the concierge did not correct the situation. "

"This was the original Excellence, so it is a bit dated. The staff was friendly and helpful. I am allergic to gluten, so there were limited options, especially desserts. The chef in the Excellence Club was outstanding and made GF French toast for me every morning. The spa was gorgeous. "