I’m torn between enjoying and despising this resort.
We visited during the off-season, which made the prices more reasonable. However, if we had gone during peak season, my review would have been more critical.
Thanks to our gold status, we were upgraded to a larger room with two bathrooms. This was a relief because the shower in our room didn’t have hot water. We didn’t complain because we had a second bathroom to use, but it seems to be an issue for many guests.
The furniture in our rooms was stained, which was gross, but the room itself was clean. It was basic but clean.
The beach is mostly rocks, so if you’re a beach person, this isn’t the right hotel for you. Walking along the rocky shoreline, we found a lot of trash, which was sad and disgusting.
The food was below average. The portions were small, which is understandable considering how much people waste food. The restaurants tried to be creative with their dishes, but it didn’t work. The steak and Asian restaurants were the best. I spent the week eating bread and fruit. The food just tasted off. Fake mashed potatoes, vegetables out of cans for salads. It was not good.
The drinks were disappointing. The sweetener was funky, and the alcohol just didn’t sit well. So much so that we chose not to drink alcohol.
The property itself is nice. We enjoyed seeing how the buildings played with textures and lighting, which added to the experience. We enjoy walking, but this place isn’t friendly to walkers. The trams almost ran us over, and there’s no good way to walk other than using the path that the vans and trams use.
One of the highlights of our trip was the Conrad Spa. It was one of the best spas we’ve been to and is worth the expense.
The cost to go to Tulum was stupid expensive. Since the locals don’t understand how much work it is to make a couple hundred dollars in the states they think it’s appropriate to charge several hundred to go 12 miles.
I asked my husband if he would return here. He said no, we would try the Conrad though. Oh, where is the joy in this review? I love the ocean, it makes me happy, therefore I enjoyed our trip and I got to make a cool candle.