Catalonia Royal Tulum (Copacabana)

KC Arrowhead · 02-01-2007

Would appreciate any info from anyone who may have been to the former Copacabana since the catalonia took over? I have read old posts, and am curious if everything is the same? I know the change just happened recently, But we were really wanting to book the Barcelo Maya until this resort popped up. for us a very good deal. For what we were going to basically pay for 5 at the Barcelo we can take an extra adult ( graduation present) for the same price for a total of 6 people. I know it is a step down and not comparing resorts but can take along an 18 yr. old that we raised for 11 years of his life and what an awesome trip/ graduation gift!! And if you know anything about the Catalonia resorts in general that info would be helpful as well.Thanks

Bye the way we are planning our trip in June.
KC

**Shammy** · 02-01-2007

There have just been some refurbishments as far as room decor and paint - but whatever you read about the Copa will apply to the new resort as well. The Catalonia folks actually took over the first week of December. Nothing much has changed. You're right not to compare it to the Barcelo, it is a bit of a step down...but it's not a bad resort either - beach is great! Just think about what you paid vs. what you're getting and you should be fine.

Luv2Dance · 02-02-2007

I have been to the Copacabana twice but before Catalonia took over. I agree with Shammy, the beach is fantastic. Long stretch of beach to walk on and don't forget to stop in at Cafe del Mar. Yummy food and cold cervesas. I felt it was a good value.

Yook · 02-02-2007

The beach is outta sight! Beautiful!

@nt!x · 02-02-2007

anyone have some pics?

Phil in Ottawa · 02-02-2007

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Originally Posted by @nt!x

anyone have some pics?

Go to my galleries (linked below).

They are not that recent, but I have some pictures from the Copa taken in 2002.

Hope this helps.

cocomo · 02-02-2007

I am looking at an apple vacation book from last summer. Just trying to figure out hote options. Are you talking about The Copacabana Beach Resort? Last summer Apple gave this hotel a 5 golden apple award which is a very good hotel. We are looking for a nice beach and clean hotel for this summer. We love the RIU Playacar, but are leary of the beach erosion.

Luv2Dance · 02-03-2007

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Originally Posted by cocomo

I am looking at an apple vacation book from last summer. Just trying to figure out hote options. Are you talking about The Copacabana Beach Resort? Last summer Apple gave this hotel a 5 golden apple award which is a very good hotel. We are looking for a nice beach and clean hotel for this summer. We love the RIU Playacar, but are leary of the beach erosion.

Yes. I wouldn't rate it a 5 golden apple. Just my opinion though. The beach I would rate a 5 but the food and drinks def. not. Food at the RIU resorts were better.

badgerfan · 02-05-2007

I will be at the Royal Tulum starting Saturday. I'll try to post some new pics and a report when I return. Phil, wonderful pics. How do you do that 180 panorama?

KC Arrowhead · 02-05-2007

Thanks to everyone for the advice so far. Phil thanks for the pics

.Badgerfan, I would like very much to hear back from you on your trip once you return, Have a great trip & look forward to your post!!

Phil in Ottawa · 02-06-2007

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Originally Posted by badgerfan

Phil, wonderful pics. How do you do that 180 panorama?

Thanks!

The 180º panorama was done by taking all the different pictures (making sure they overlap a bit) and then stitching them together to form one picture.

For the Copa beach panorama I used the Olympus stitching software that came with the camera I was using at the time, an Olympus C-2100UZ

Now with my new Nikon camera, I use another program (you can get it for free, do a Google search for the site) called Autostitch.

Hope this helps.

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KC Arrowhead beachaholic Join Date: May 2004 Location: 15 minutes east of Arrowhead stadium Posts: 314	Catalonia Royal Tulum (Copacabana) Would appreciate any info from anyone who may have been to the former Copacabana since the catalonia took over? I have read old posts, and am curious if everything is the same? I know the change just happened recently, But we were really wanting to book the Barcelo Maya until this resort popped up. for us a very good deal. For what we were going to basically pay for 5 at the Barcelo we can take an extra adult ( graduation present) for the same price for a total of 6 people. I know it is a step down and not comparing resorts but can take along an 18 yr. old that we raised for 11 years of his life and what an awesome trip/ graduation gift!! And if you know anything about the Catalonia resorts in general that info would be helpful as well.Thanks Bye the way we are planning our trip in June. KC

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KC Arrowhead beachaholic Join Date: May 2004 Location: 15 minutes east of Arrowhead stadium Posts: 314	We decided to book the Catalonia Royal Tulum Thanks to everyone for the advice so far. Phil thanks for the pics .Badgerfan, I would like very much to hear back from you on your trip once you return, Have a great trip & look forward to your post!! Last edited by KC Arrowhead : 02-05-2007 at 10:57 PM.

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02-01-2007	#2 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,269	There have just been some refurbishments as far as room decor and paint - but whatever you read about the Copa will apply to the new resort as well. The Catalonia folks actually took over the first week of December. Nothing much has changed. You're right not to compare it to the Barcelo, it is a bit of a step down...but it's not a bad resort either - beach is great! Just think about what you paid vs. what you're getting and you should be fine.

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Luv2Dance añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 12,405	I have been to the Copacabana twice but before Catalonia took over. I agree with Shammy, the beach is fantastic. Long stretch of beach to walk on and don't forget to stop in at Cafe del Mar. Yummy food and cold cervesas. I felt it was a good value.

02-02-2007	#4 (permalink)
Yook way into it Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 122	The beach is outta sight! Beautiful!

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@nt!x lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	anyone have some pics?

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cocomo sandflea Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	I am looking at an apple vacation book from last summer. Just trying to figure out hote options. Are you talking about The Copacabana Beach Resort? Last summer Apple gave this hotel a 5 golden apple award which is a very good hotel. We are looking for a nice beach and clean hotel for this summer. We love the RIU Playacar, but are leary of the beach erosion.

02-05-2007	#9 (permalink)
badgerfan way into it Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marshall, WI Posts: 142	I will be at the Royal Tulum starting Saturday. I'll try to post some new pics and a report when I return. Phil, wonderful pics. How do you do that 180 panorama?

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