Gran Porto Real Trip Report 2/27-3/5 2008

ddawb · 03-09-2008

Really wish I had been better prepared for arrival at Cancun airport and immigration(several drinks on plane would have helped). But alas we were on Spirit Airlines, the airline that charges you ($10 w/coupon $20 without )for each checked bag so I had already used up my in-flight drink allowance . Anyway, off to Playa del Carmen and the Gran Porto Real. Beautiful hotel, very large Jr Suite Oceanview, we had 3 adults in our room but there was room for 4. We did move the tables at end of beds against opposite wall to hold our suitcases. You also have a huge bathroom but the lighting leaves a lot to be desired. We were off to the pool to relax and enjoy a few drinks. If you have an aversion to children then you might not want to stay here. We didn't have a problem but.......... OKAY, off to the beach where the sandbags line the shoreline in front of GPR. If you cross Constituyentes and go to beach of The Royal there are no sandbags all the way North to Grand Coco Bay. Also no sandbags South past GPR to ferry dock, past ferry dock no beach whatsoever but I don't know for how far or what properties are there. All in all, the GPR had excellent food and awsome service staff. I am going to try to put some pcs on, please bear with me.

Kevin y Pam · 03-09-2008

Did you have a good experience with Spirit Airlines? They have specials to CUN out of Atlanta every now and again.

texasmike · 03-09-2008

Looking forward to the pictures.

Glad to hear that about the food and staff.

Gran Porto - July 8 - 15.

Catalyst · 03-09-2008

Thanks for the report.

Will be there May 5-12

Catalyst · 03-09-2008

Is there internet available in the rooms? I have a laptop.
Do we need to bring any cables? Is there a fee?

Chilepepper · 03-09-2008

Off to a good start -- can't wait for more!

MChance · 03-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin y Pam

Did you have a good experience with Spirit Airlines? They have specials to CUN out of Atlanta every now and again.

Kevin y Pam,

We've flown Spirit out of Atlanta to Las Vegas a couple of times this year, and to Orlando last month. They offered some really cheap deals ($55 roundtrip) to Las Vegas, so I couldn't pass them up. We had NO issues with Spirit....just like flying anyone else, except you do have to pay for your luggage. If you go on line and pay in advance, it's $10 per bag. If you wait to do it at the ticket counter at check-in time, it's $20 per bag.

I haven't flown them outside of the country yet, so I can't comment on that.

Mike

ncmarg · 03-09-2008

Just learned Spirit flies out of an airport two hours away. Are they really bad? Don't mind nickel and diming as long as I'm directing.

ddawb · 03-10-2008

Spirit is a no frills airline with a charge for all checked luggage. It got us from Tampa, Fl to Ft Lauderdale, Fl(their hub) to Cancun in a little over 3 hrs airtime. Leg room was same as all planes. Our experience was good but I'm sure there are others out there that will not agree.

ddawb · 03-10-2008

I think wi fi was available in the lobby area but don't know about in the rooms. Guests were in the lobby sitting on couches or chairs with their laptops on coffee tables doing whatever with their computers.

ddawb · 03-10-2008

Going to try pics again. Pics of room 228 GPR

ddawb · 03-10-2008

GPR from Constituyentes

View from balcony rm 228

View South fishing boats for hire next to GPR beach

GPR sandbagged beach looking North and South

ddawb · 03-10-2008

Sandbags looking South

Beach in front of the Royal which is next door to the GPR. Do not miss going to this beach if you want to swim in the sea!!

GPR beach

Sunrise, what more could anyone want

ddawb · 03-14-2008

Few more pics from Gran Porto Real and area
Couple more views from balcony Rm 228

Baathroom Rm 228

Pool Area with Barb, Wally, David & Darcee

Tulum visit

with Darcee & David

03-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	Gran Porto Real Trip Report 2/27-3/5 2008 Really wish I had been better prepared for arrival at Cancun airport and immigration(several drinks on plane would have helped). But alas we were on Spirit Airlines, the airline that charges you ($10 w/coupon $20 without )for each checked bag so I had already used up my in-flight drink allowance . Anyway, off to Playa del Carmen and the Gran Porto Real. Beautiful hotel, very large Jr Suite Oceanview, we had 3 adults in our room but there was room for 4. We did move the tables at end of beds against opposite wall to hold our suitcases. You also have a huge bathroom but the lighting leaves a lot to be desired. We were off to the pool to relax and enjoy a few drinks. If you have an aversion to children then you might not want to stay here. We didn't have a problem but.......... OKAY, off to the beach where the sandbags line the shoreline in front of GPR. If you cross Constituyentes and go to beach of The Royal there are no sandbags all the way North to Grand Coco Bay. Also no sandbags South past GPR to ferry dock, past ferry dock no beach whatsoever but I don't know for how far or what properties are there. All in all, the GPR had excellent food and awsome service staff. I am going to try to put some pcs on, please bear with me.

03-10-2008	#11 (permalink)
ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	Going to try pics again. Pics of room 228 GPR Last edited by ddawb; 03-14-2008 at 06:55 AM..

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ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	GPR from Constituyentes View from balcony rm 228 View South fishing boats for hire next to GPR beach GPR sandbagged beach looking North and South Last edited by ddawb; 03-14-2008 at 06:55 AM..

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ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	Sandbags looking South Beach in front of the Royal which is next door to the GPR. Do not miss going to this beach if you want to swim in the sea!! GPR beach Sunrise, what more could anyone want Last edited by ddawb; 03-14-2008 at 06:54 AM..

03-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
Kevin y Pam beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 330	Did you have a good experience with Spirit Airlines? They have specials to CUN out of Atlanta every now and again.

03-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
texasmike toe in water Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46	Looking forward to the pictures. Glad to hear that about the food and staff. Gran Porto - July 8 - 15.

03-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
Catalyst way into it Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 141	Thanks for the report. Will be there May 5-12

03-09-2008	#5 (permalink)
Catalyst way into it Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 141	Is there internet available in the rooms? I have a laptop. Do we need to bring any cables? Is there a fee?

03-09-2008	#6 (permalink)
Chilepepper beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 280	Off to a good start -- can't wait for more!

03-09-2008	#8 (permalink)
ncmarg way into it Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: nc mountains Posts: 140	Just learned Spirit flies out of an airport two hours away. Are they really bad? Don't mind nickel and diming as long as I'm directing.

03-10-2008	#9 (permalink)
ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	Spirit is a no frills airline with a charge for all checked luggage. It got us from Tampa, Fl to Ft Lauderdale, Fl(their hub) to Cancun in a little over 3 hrs airtime. Leg room was same as all planes. Our experience was good but I'm sure there are others out there that will not agree.

03-10-2008	#10 (permalink)
ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	I think wi fi was available in the lobby area but don't know about in the rooms. Guests were in the lobby sitting on couches or chairs with their laptops on coffee tables doing whatever with their computers.

03-14-2008	#14 (permalink)
ddawb very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 25	Few more pics from Gran Porto Real and area Couple more views from balcony Rm 228 Baathroom Rm 228 Pool Area with Barb, Wally, David & Darcee Tulum visit with Darcee & David

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