This has a great fitness centre and food was excellent for an all-inclusive.

Lastly, eventhough  this is an all inclusive resort the workers DEFINITELY be fishing for those tips.

It was my first time in Cancún and at an all inclusive.

This was our first all-inclusive and the experience was a 10 out of 10.

Cons: On top ofl the HIGH all-inclusive fee, you must shell out more $ for prime cabanas or lounge chairs with umbrellas at pool and on beach.

First time traveling internationally, as well as staying at an all inclusive resort.

A truly great experience at the best AI property we have ever stayed in.

The weather has been great, the service is top-notch, the food is the best that we have had in any all-inclusive or regular hotel.

The all inclusive is great and includes loads of cocktails and sparkling wine.

It is all inclusive and the main food option is Spices, the large buffet-style restaurant.

This time around my sister and I tried the Chef’s Plate which is a curated 6 course meal and isn’t part of the all-inclusive package.

The food is above average for an all inclusive hotels and the entertainment is the best thing.

Just the best all inclusive resort I have been in decades!!

It is the most amazing all inclusive experience you will ever have!

And the food was tasty for an all inclusive resort.

One of the best all inclusive experiences I’ve had.

The location is also perfect: direct access to the beach where you can walk or run for good few miles south to Playa Delfines, or north almost to the easternmost end of Mexico.

There is also many perks on the playa properties so when we travel as a couple we always get pampered.

We have stayed all over the Cancun-Playa area

I want to thank a few special people who went above and beyond: Ale and Juan Carlos (Playa Resorts, amenities), Ivan & Humberto (poolside services), Sergio (Spice), Wilberth (Spice), Marcos (Spice Mgr.

Jack Foakes from Playa Collection was a helpful and friendly staff that made our stay better too.

I will say, don’t fall for the “welcome packet” trap by the Playa representatives.

Playa resorts clear intent to squeeze money out of the property is evident.

We have traveled to Cancun multiple times and have been loyal Excellence Playa Mujeres fans - up until now.

Jack, of playa collections, became a real help with all of our hotel needs and made us feel like we were home.

if you want all inclusive add $150 to the daily room
rate here before comparing it to the other all inclusive hotel in cancun or playa.

Furthermore, the Playa staff left a positive impression with their kind and accommodating demeanor.

Particularly  Wendy Bautista at the front desk, Ale Romero at Playa Collection and Brenda in the spa - best facial I have ever had.

Jack Foakes of Playa Collection was our first point of contact.

Jack Foakes from Playa Collection was outstanding.

I see from the prior review that Playa Resorts  have replaced the Real Club with the Playa Club

Immediatly after check-in they will take you to a separate room to try and book a 90 minute presentation for the Playa  Vacation club or whatever they call it.

Karina with Playa Collections is Amazing as well 

7.

Only thing i highly hated was the playa collection staff bothering with their timeshare.

It may have been amazing when Playa owned it,

I insisted that we should not be charged and reluctantly they 'waived' the additional fee for us.

Which tells me they're probably not getting paid what they deserve.

They don’t provide them anymore and charge $12 USD for a metal straw.

The spa - They were running a promotion to get an 80 minute massage at the price for a 50 minute so I took advantage of it plus they added on Hydrotherapy treatment.

As I explained to him a bunch of people were upset they couldn’t sit in or by the pool unless they paid $80 for a cabana each day (which came with 2 loungers in the pool) As Mr.Rojas explained to me this money grab was put in place by previous management

There is also entertainment every day and night, with a range of shows and classes at no extra cost.

The only downsides of our stay were the terrible sales pitch on check in, super misleading and time wasting. He promised a three minute chat to provide us our welcome package, turned into a 15 minute guilt trip to sign up for a 90 minute sales pitch saying "he wouldn't get paid if we didn't attend."

The premium wine was a tab on the expensive side,

And far too many hidden fees, especially for things which should have been included (ex: a chair by the pool or on the beach, a seat to watch the nightly entertainment , etc. ).

Once those are taken, you either have to pay for a chair or cabana, or find a place to store your stuff.

but not if I could find something close to price.

He told me if I paid him I could sit there.

Little if any consideration for the guests unless you want to pay extra as in the seating around the pool and at the beach.

This is additional cost and is not cheap.

though it's an all inclusive, there are plenty of things they want you to pay an extra charge for so just stick to the normal menus and you'll be fine!

but the only way you could get a poolside chair is if you pay money for a cabana.

Consistent high quality food and beverage choices, friendly professional staff who are eager to assist you and make the most of your stay.

The hibachi dinner is fun and books up quickly.

The food was excellent and I’d recommend trying the Chefs Plate.

We did the dinner on the beach and it was amazing.

the hotel is beautiful, restaurants amazing, pool incredible and beach breathtaking.

We always enjoyed the buffet in Spice, given our food limitations.

The romantic beach dinner was a dream come true – beautifully organized and set against the breathtaking backdrop of the property.

The service incredible, food, beach pool WOW
Thank you Zilara for 4 incredible days!!

The food was very good, especially the breakfast.

The culinary delights at the resort are truly remarkable, offering a diverse and delicious menu.

We rented cabanas on two days, and we also had a romantic dinner by the water.

Pools and beach were lovely, and food was tasty.

Building is beautiful, food is great, staff good and beach is perfect.

The shows were great, and with one exception, so was the food.

The location is in walking distance to luxury shopping and several quality restaurants.

Restaurants ( especially the one facing the beach) are good.

The rooms are very nice with spacious floor plan, large bathroom, etc.

Incredibly clean and well maintained rooms.

Inside and outside, public areas and rooms are super clean.

All rooms face beautiful ocean 🌊 view!!

All the rooms are waterfront with balcony and beautiful layout.

He took us into our room after checking in and showed us around and he couldn’t have been nicer.

Rooms were gorgeous, incredible ocean views! !

Our room was well appointed with a spectacular view of the breathtaking ocean and the magnificent sunsets.

Rooms have jacuzzi which is great after a tiring day out at the beach.

I had a room with two beds and there was plenty of room for two people.

Flor was the best in housekeeping our room.

Mary, thank you for always keeping our room clean.

We had a room with an ocean view and a balcony over looking the pool .

The resort, room, facilities and staff were great.

The rooms were perfect, the view was amazing, food and drinks were delicious.

A issue my wife had with the room was there's a big mirror attached to a locked door facing directly at the bed.

Loved the food, beach, spa, and the rooms as well as nightly entertainment

Great rooms, spas, entertainment, food and drinks.

The white party, the Cabernet show, karaoke and the dj’s!

High quality and entertaining evening shows.

My personal favorite was the Mexican Night, and the Michael Jackson night!

The hosted a variety of great entertainment from day activities to spectacular shows.

The evening shows were okay - neither too good nor bad.

They also offered nightly entertainment and a great beach with amenities.

Thank you for the incredible food, unbelievably kind customer service, all the work and effort that went into to Christmas show and buffets.

We also loved all the entertainment every evening of our stay.

The entertainment team was a top-notch - especially Pepe and Diana who are AWESOME resident fitness instructors.

Juan Canto at Spice, drink server Eloisa, entertainers Jonathan/Genaro/Charly, and Luis/Martin/Vaneli/Ivan/Camilo at Asiana.

Hotel offers non-stop entertainment and rooms are tended to constantly.

We were also pleasantly surprised by the evening shows.

The evening shows are superb--I have been to many different resorts and this one had the best shows I have ever seen.

There are shows every night, plus fitness classes, a gym & lots of activities/parties.

While there are upgraded dinner options, spa services and cabanas available, they are not high pressure sales.

Note: I HIGHLY recommend Lucero is you book a massage. Incredible!!!

They sent us several emails in advance about pre-booking spa services at a discount,

We also took advantage of their spa twice, which was so relaxing.

The hotel and grounds were kept impeccably clean and the amenities, eg: fitness center and classes and the spa were the icing on the cake.

We went to the spa- very unique & again staff are unbelievable.

Manuel, Jessica, Eloisa from the Spa -- thank you for the massages and service.

I’d like to particularly commend Ivan, David, Isal, Sergio and Humberto in the bar & pool area, Martha in the spa and Ambassador team Ingrid, Ana, Monica, Paulina.

The spa experience was phenomenal and the beach was very well kept and pretty would definitely recommend a stay here.

Special kudos to some staffs who are really great asset to the team, Cesar Banron at Marie Marie, Nohemi at zen Spa, Abimael at the lounge space.

Gladys, Elisa, and Alejandro at the Zen spa made our time so relaxing.

The spa is a must including the hydrotherapy!!

Beach 9/10
Room 9/10
Food 6.5/10
Service 10/10
Cleanliness 8.5/10
Pool 9/10
Entertainment 8/10
Spa 10/10

The service and staff members are so amazing, especially Dianna (pilates/water aerobics instructor), Jose (who works in the gym), Jonathan (activities coordinator), Roberto (waiter at Spice), Ernesto (bartender at The Den cocktail bar), Arturo and Valdemar (waiters at Punta Vista), Francisco (Asiana hibachi chef), and Williams and Alejandro (who worked in the spa).

And of course, can’t forget to mention the spa staff who made for a most relaxing time to include Lucero, Martha, and Bertha.

Extra thank you to Brenda, Sarai and Rosy in the Zen Spa.

The number one reason I continue to go to this same resort is the staff and specifically Eloisa Miss, she's phenomenal!

Shout out to Sebastian who made sure we had everything we needed at the beach party!

The service was incredible and everyone was so kind.

I would like to thank all of the staff for their outstanding service.

The staff went above and beyond, making our engagement truly memorable.

It’s our second time here and we will keep coming back because the staff is wonderful and goes so far beyond any place we have ever been

Humberto Rodriguez was attentive to our needs every evening no matter what areas of the resort we found ourselves.

Dinner was very good in all the restaurants, The staff is very friendly and great.

Huge shout out to Antonio in The Den Mixology Bar.

Their helpfulness and hospitality certainly enhance the overall experience, making Hyatt Zilara a standout destination.

From the very beginning, everybody was so welcoming and so attentive.

The staff were engaging and provided exception service to cater to your every need--"service from the heart"!

Overall, it was a relaxing trip and the staff were great.

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Visited this hotel in September until oct, wow we had an amazing holiday.

Thank you for making our holiday very special!!

I went with my boyfriend for a little vacation before baby ( 3/4 month’s pregnant) 
The resort was absolutely beautiful.

Diamond Club:
I wanted to touch on this as before our holiday it was a little unclear what the differences were from a standard/ diamond club/ hideaway stay.

We also loved the gym, very well equipped - I got there 5 days out of 7 during the vacation - that has never happened before on vacation.

This was the best aquafit class Gabby is aswome, she have a lot of energy, and she dance great, she make a go job👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

We will take all her classes, and enjoy de gym on this vacation, we going to dance zumba tomorrow..

Marco is an amazing trainer and I will be attending every class he is doing whilst I am on holidays.

My mom and I came to this hotel for a vacation, and got very lucky to have Eleazar as our guide when we got there.

Thanks x all the fitness staff ( Carlos, Marco , astrid y gaby x make me this vacations so incredible.

Enjoyed the fitness center, kick boxing class and aqua spinning class during our vacation.

At the start of the holiday it was fairly quiet so we felt we could actually relax and take our time to go to breakfast and then out to the pool and find somewhere to sit.

Can not fault this hotel, yes needed painted and repaired in small areas and they were doing all this in bits when we left, all staff were amazing and friendly from Jose at the DC pool and Alejandro ( i think was his name he went on vacation after 1st week)

Was a good price for 2 weeks and had a great holiday.

Special shout out to Yeni, Gorreti, all the bar staff near the splash pool & vibe team situated there and the best of all for me Pedro who worked in the buffet and then sports bar on an evening he really went above and beyond for us all holiday!!

but it was clearing towards the end of our Holiday,I really Enjoyed the Beach Bar had a great laugh with Uriel and Fermin Brilliant Cocktails they Made really enjoyed a Caribbean Sunrise for Breakfast,you could take your snacks from Nibbles to the beach bar and eat there.would we go back definitely Thank You All At The Royalton Gracias

We are just back from having a lovely holiday at the hotel and meet some lovely people and made friends with them.

The ppl who made it worth it was my family and meeting ppl on vacation.

A holiday is what you make it and we really enjoyed ours .

The trip so far is amazing
All spent in the gym and the team are very helpful and attentive to the family 
Gabby
Astrid
Marco 

We enjoyed all the bars and restaurant we enjoyed the shows and the kids enjoyed the pool parties 
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Gustavo the absolute best entertainer in the Royalton 
Gives 100% to all of his guest absolutely amazing, very helpful very friendly can not do enough for all guests fantastic personality great with the kids and adults xxx

Our kids absolutely loved the nightlife, the place was hopping - even the parents got into it.

There was so much entertainment for my children,  for my fiance and I.

Also the guys at the swimming pool bar (can't remember the name, the swim up bar next to the kiddy pool) were fantastic!!

The entertainment girls were very friendly

Shows every single night for both kids and adults.

We saw baby sea turtles on the beach near the hotel which was absolutely magical, we had so much fun there and met lots of lovely people so it was a great trip,

my kids were scared, crying and as a mom, I was very powerless because I was feeling the same.

I would recommend this resort to anybody with adults & kids!

the resort staff  Leonardo were doing a great job making sure all baby turtles properly taking care of !

The hotel is massive, with four different sections, kids, main, diamond and hideaway.

And he was such an amazing wedding so we thought let’s bring him our kids !!!

My little boy loved it and learnt to swim under water which he couldn't do before this holiday.

We elected to have most of our food in the well stocked fresh buffet and the personal touch from particular waiter Moisis Morono stood out.My son loved him and could stop talking about him!

Hard worker and brilliant customer service, made us laugh, great personality and great with our son!

Can’t wait to go back with the kids as it is also super kid friendly.

Went to Cancun and Playa del Carmen and was surprised that there was no algae and people were enjoying the ocean.

We also used hotel taxi and went into Playa del Carmen to visit.

I also want to mention Judith the taxi driver who took us to Playa del Carmen.

We had a day trip to Playa and the beach there was being tended by guys with wheelbarrows and was clear.

We took the ferry ($24 round trip) across to Isla Mujeres and rented a golf cart for the day ($50 all day) drove  around to the shops and enjoyed a day at Playa Norte beach.

Cab rides to Playa Del Carmen are $100 round trip.

Well turns out the driver took us to down town Playa del Carmen not the marina in Cancun.

If you’re looking for beautiful turquoise water, spend a few days at Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, before coming to the Royalton, that’s our plan next trip. 6.

However very good food in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

We have stayed at about 7 other resorts in Playa Del Carmen area.

Most of the staff travel from Playa del Carmen to come to work which is an hour from the hotel.

Want a chilled day out, shopping, dining, try Playa Del Carmen.

Check out resorts in Playa Marlin area, it is very beautiful.

Taxi - we used Sylvio (driver from hotel) for day trips to Cancun and Playa Del Carmen.

This was to Cancun centre & Playa de Carmen for shopping.

but to stay at the huge hotel area..  We will definetely come back but once again mix it with another hotel close to playa del Carmen where we spent our second week.

but the sunwing/nexus team kept trying to get them to go to the playa del Carmen location even though it was further.

Choose a hotel close to Playa Del Carmen and you will be just fine.

We wanted to upgrade to diamond club paid 900 dollars for the pleasure only to be roomless for the day and to be told we only have lounge access and nothing else, when trying to talk to reception she did not want to hear it.

This added 5-10% to the cost of our vacation, and this was something we had never experienced at the Paradisus.

We had paid a lot of money for this 'luxury' hotel and were very disappointed by the lack of good service.

I told him I could have paid less money and gotten the swim out for what I paid for this room and the refrigerator was leaking water all over the floor.

For me, Mexico has inherited a tipping culture which I feel is unacceptable in an all inclusive resort, as the staff are incentivised by certain individuals to provide a service we have already paid for and ignore those that are not willing to do so.

Pls avoid  this resort.Since we arrived they said ohh you are all diamond than they said oh no sorry you have to pay an additional $1000.

We did not expect for the little extra we paid how much better the room would be, the jacuzzi was brilliant, the issue I had with this room

We paid nearly £7000 for two weeks here, don’t waste your money we were desperate to come home.

We paid extra money to not be inconvenienced.

Carribbean restaurant gave an evening menu to my wife and a lunchtime one to me, I asked for a glass of house red, was told they had run out yet curiously all of the bottles costing 30 plus dollars were available, hmm.

Shop is expensive
Everything in the shop is quite pricey.

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