Aquamarina Beach Hotel Reviews

This was our 2nd time in Cancun and we got a bargain last minute deal to this hotel which we had seen.

Hotel is good, not the best on the strip but still ok. Rooms were a decent size and were cleaned every day. Only issue is that if you're on the front of the hotel then it is VERY noisy with the traffic from the main road. Entertainment staff really good, always trying to get you to join in, even though every day we said no! There was plenty of sunbeds and pools were clean. Food was ok, BBQ was the best. Beach not the best but ok, decent views from rooms etc. We would recommend going to Carol & Ralph's Philadelphia Cheese Steaks (By the Riu Cancun in party zone), they do Sol for $1!! That's 50p! Also the steak baguettes are amazing. Plus it's run by American's who are very friendly.

Resort of Cancun is the best we've ever been to. It has everything for everyone, loads of restaurants, bars, clubs,shops and things to do. Everything is dead cheap, average entrance to a club is $40 and that will get you free drinks all night. All the clubs will put on a show for you, would reccomend going the clubs with the hotel as you can guarantee that it will be busy (apart from Coco Bongo's, which is always busy!) YOU HAVE TO GO TO COCO BONGO it is the best club ever. The show is amazing then at midnight it turns into a nightclub. Stay after the show has finished and they play music then every now and then will throw a Nirvana act on or something, the place is EXCELLENT!! Also, go to Pat O Briens, girls drink free on some nights. We went, had one of the best nights and we had spent $30 for the both of us.

Loads of restaurants, Hard Rock, Bubba Gumps, Planet Hollywood, McDonalds. BK, Pizza Hut, Subway, loads of steak houses and seafood dishes.

There is loads of trips to do as well, such as Jungle Tour (Speedboating), dolphins, pirate ship.

If you want a lively resort with really nice beaches and really nice people then this is the place for you. I can't recommend it enough. It is also very safe, lots of police around so never any trouble.

Go downtown, the market is really good and there's a Walmart to get all your essentials (suncream etc), and it's 1/3 of the price it is back here!

We're going back next year but not with MyTravel. We only found out when we checked in that the flight was going via Belfast and was a 12 hour flight! Make sure when you book that the flight is direct with no stops.

Enjoy...

We have just come back from 2 weeks at the Aquamarina Hotel, We upgraded to the Mytravel Prem gold seat for the flight which i can recommend as 10 hours is a long flight and the bigger seats and extra leg room are well worth it!! arriving at mexico is like arriving on a different planet we got off the plane and had to wander through the departures lounge to get to immigration which has long queues but once you get through the cases will be there waiting! I must say there was quite a scary moment when we were looking for the rep and an airport worker ran up to us and said airtours follow me and grabbed our bags it was hard to keep up with him and our bags but give him his due he took us to the rep booked us in and then took us to the waiting bus!!

On first glance to hotel wasnt the best looking on the strip but once inside it is nice and cool and had just undergone a refurbishment to the lobby! The room was big with 2 double beds and a kitchen even though we were all inclusive! the balcony had a good view of out to sea although we didnt get the beach view as requested! The rooms look like they could do with a bit of updating but as we were leaving they were all having new curtains put in. After reading some of the reviews on here about the food we were quite worried but bar the 1st night the food was good there was always something i liked and i am a fussy eater!! The beach wasnt the best it had quite a few stones in it and the sea was full of seaweed that you couldnt really stand on but if you made it out the the sandy parts it was lovely! Getting into Cancun was easy with a bus stop across the road and buses went past every 5 mins! it takes just over 10 mins to get to the center unlike the 30 as stated in some of the reviews on here! Some of the shop keepers can be a bit in your face which can be quite off putting!! but everything is quite cheap!

We only went on one trip, we went to Xcaret which we booked with the rep at the hotel the bus picked us up on time and we had an amazing day! the underground rivers are brilliant but a little crowded, there is so much to see you couldnt possibly fit it in to one day! the only thing was the show at the end of the day, none of it was in english so it was a bit hard to understand what was happening but it was entertaining none the less!
Coco Bongo is one of the most amazing clubs i have been to, i would say though go with the hotel reps as you dont have to queue and there is a special area reserved for you to sit in and it is waiter service!

We had a brilliant time and will definately be going to Cancun again.

The only thing that we have to say bad is that on the way back despite paying extra for the flight upgrades we werent sat next to each other, we spoke to the rep who wasnt helpful at all, but when we got on the plane the cabin crew sorted it out and we got to sit next to each other!! And the flight is shorter on the way back which is even better!!

this place is amazing. The rooms are clean and spacious with either one king size bed or 2 double beds. We had a beautiful view of the pool and the beach from our balcony. The food was varied every nite with a different theme (Mexican, Italian, Grill etc), no matter how fussy you are you will find something nice to eat. The food during the day was also great, a snack bar outdoors serving fast food (burgers, chips, nachos, hotdogs) and then a restuarant inside which served a variety of food plenty of salad, fruit, soup then your main courses. There was always a choice of beef, pork, chicken, fish and of course dessert!

The entertainment both during the day and at night was first class. We had all different types of sports ranging from beach football/volleyball to water basketball or crazy golf. The only complaint from my boyfriend was there was no pool table, typical man! The staff put on a different show every night for the 2 weeks we were there always involving their guests. The entertainment staff were full of energy especially Nemo, the nights out they arranged were well worth going to especially Coco Bongos, amazing place. Now to the bar staff, well what can I say Luis is the best bar man ever. No matter how busy the bar was you always had a fresh drink before you finished the one you had and the banter was non stop.

The trips you can do in Cancun are brilliant, you must do the Royal Swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Discovery. You will never experience anything like this in your life. Xcaret is tremendous so much to see, such a beautiful place and then to the Pirates, entertained before you even get on the boat, the meal is great, the drink is flowing and girls Captain Jack Sparrow is a real looker for the real Captain Jack Sparrow!

Cancun is a beautiful place with so much to do but I can honestly say I don't think it would have been as good if we stayed at a different hotel. The hotel staff from waiters, maid service, entertainment staff and the bar staff made this holiday. It was that good we are booking up again for next year, same time and without a doubt the same hotel.

Oh Stephen and Cheryl see you there next year

We are just back from the Aquamarina Beach and we had a great time! We are now currently looking to book again for next year.

Cancun itself is full of different hotels, restaurants and clubs, along with activities that we just could not all fit into our 14 days holiday. The Aquamarina Beach is ideally located and within a short bus trip to both Downtown Cancun and the lively Hotel Zone. We only grabbed a taxi twice within the whole two weeks of our holiday, using buses everyday (you can't go wrong paying only 6.5 pesos, which is around 30p each, for the bus.)

We booked all our activities through our Holiday rep, which is what we would recommend doing, but bookings for all the activities can be done through vendors located in and around the resort. They maybe slightly cheaper, but a it is a whole lot easier going through your rep.

The accommodation was very good and very clean, with the housekeeping staff cleaning the rooms daily. The air-conditioning in the rooms was superb, as it got really hot during the day and also at night, with the air-con playing a big part in cooling us down. The only downside to our room was the adjoining door to the next room, with the noise being easily heard through it.

The all inclusive food and snack bar were fine but did get a bit repetitive over the 14 days, so we did eat out to have a bit of a change. The food in the a la carte restaurant was nice and we would recommend the lobster, with the Mexican Burrito following closely next as being well worth a try. The only bad side to the all inclusive buffet style restaurant was, apart from little variety, if you were to attend the buffet later at night (the buffet dinner starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 10.30pm)say around 9pm, the food did start to get a bit cold with the hot plates not really working too well.

The Aquamarina Beach Entertainment team were without a doubt the best entertainments team I have ever come across whilst being on holiday. There is an endless amount of activities to take part in during the day (I would recommend the Beach Volleyball as you get a great laugh!!) The main man, Nemo, was a great laugh and contributed so much to ensure we all had a great holiday. The team also take you out to all the good nightclubs and pubs at around 10.30pm after the night entertainment, and look after you the whole night whilst in the clubs and pubs. You have to go to Coco Bongo's club as it is a once in a lifetime experience and like nothing I have ever seen here in the UK.

The bar and restaurant staff were very friendly and always on hand to help with anything. The best barman in the world, Luis, also made sure you weren't shy when trying out all his different cocktails and was always smiling and serving you drink after drink.

Just as we were leaving to come home, the Lobby, Lobby Bar and a new swimming pool were being renovated and updated, as it did tend to get a bit hot in the lobby bar area at night with no air-con, but this is being upgraded and extended and air-con installed.

The swimming pool was nice, along with the small beach as well and always kept clean. The Jacuzzi was disappointing and did not look like a Jacuzzi, so we didn't bother going in.

Overall, we had an amazing holiday (I would seriously recommend doing the Royal Swim / Mexican Magic Dolphin swimming at Dolphin Discovery, it was an unbelievable experience!) and I would not hesitate at all in returning to the Aquamarina Beach. We are looking to return in 2007 and enjoy another great holiday!

We have just arrived back from Aaquamarina Beach - the hotel is adequate - cleaned very well but in need of re-furb throughout whole hotel - loud music round the pool but situated on beach which was great.
The entertainment team were friendly and were busy all day if you wanted to join in - on a night though after about 10pm if you didn't want to go to club there was nothing really to do

The food was fine but lacked variety as same weekly menu - so we tended to eat out in 2 week as meals out were excellent and reasonble

The drinks were fine - lots of cocktails to try and even ny husband said the beer was ok for AI
The staff are very helpful and friendly we had a great holiday
The hotel was too far away from central zone and had to taxi or get bus if went anywhere for about 20-30 mins
Cancun itself is brillian great things to do day and night even if there were taxes on anything and everything!
You must go snorkling it is amazing and second largest after Great Barrier!
Nights out in Cancun are brilliant- even if you only go out once you must go Coco Bongo as it is a show/nightclub that cannot be missed!
Overall great holiday which was worth the long haul flight - would definately go
back but stay more central hotel

You will enjoy stay at Aquamarina if you go realising that this is 3* hotel