Hotel Choice Help

h7chapman · 05-20-2012

Hi thinking of booking a holiday to Playa Del Carmen in September this year. Wanted to stay centrally located in a 5 star all inclusive. Have looked at Blue Bay Grand and Grand Sunset Princess. Which one is nearer to the centre of Playa Del Carmen, or can any one recommend a 5 star all inclusive that is centrally located (No Taxis) as I hate getting taxis everywhere. If taxis are the only choice how much would this be? Do either of these hotels have a bus shuttle service or can you walk to Playa Del Carmen?

Many Thanks

Peach · 05-20-2012

The Royal & Playacar Palace are both right off 5th. Both are fancy, smancy......assuming 5*
No taxi's are neccesary for either of these

h7chapman · 05-20-2012

Many Thanks for the reply, with you saying the the Royal which one, as there are so many 'Royal Hotels? Know I sound daft, never been to Playa Del Carmen. So navigating the hotels round a central area is difficult.

Thanks

Babaloo · 05-20-2012

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Originally Posted by h7chapman

Many Thanks for the reply, with you saying the the Royal which one, as there are so many 'Royal Hotels? Know I sound daft, never been to Playa Del Carmen. So navigating the hotels round a central area is difficult.

Thanks

The Royal Playa del Carmen

h7chapman · 05-20-2012

Thanks again, for the replies, think they are both out of our price range. Really want to stay in or around Playa Del Carmen, happy to be walking distance from the main places, I would say 10 to 15 minutes so close enough without having to get taxis all the time. Me and my husband like to walk everywhere! Just want a really nice hotel, all inclusive 4 or 5 star as the tend to be better. When you review hotels on tripadvisor there is always someone who does like what they have to offer. This is holiday of lifetime for us and stretching our budget, so need to choose carefully. Don't know if we should book direct with hotel or go through travel agents, the flights are very expensive (flying from Manchester).

Any other help or advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

Peach · 05-20-2012

I would think that MOST of your 4 or 5*'s would pretty much be lumped in the same price range.
There are several AI's located in Playacar. Most should be within walking distance (albeit a long, hot walk)
I'm not much of an AI person, but I stayed at the Iberostar Tucan, which was perfect for me. Also, Viva Maya Wyndham (which I think is no where near 5*, but as close as I'll ever get to one). I felt pampered at both places....doesn't take much to impress me!

h7chapman · 05-20-2012

Many Thanks, going to review both of those hotels now.

Thanks

Neil G · 05-20-2012

The Gran Porto Real is right beside the Royal, same company. It is cheaper but still nice.

policegirl · 05-21-2012

Yip.. i secong the Gran Porto Real.. great hotel.. sister to the Royal and although we have never stayed at the Royal I can't imagine any better service than the Gran Porto Real!!

**Shammy** · 05-21-2012

The Blue Bay and Grand Princess are not that close to town, both would require a taxi. You need something in Playa or Playacar and while you mention 5*, I'm not sure you have the budget for that. As mentioned, look at the Gran Porto Real or try the Riu Yucatan, Riu Tequila, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Viva Maya or Viva Azteca, Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal or Sandos Playacar.

rodneyccar · 05-21-2012

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Originally Posted by policegirl

Yip.. i secong the Gran Porto Real.. great hotel.. sister to the Royal and although we have never stayed at the Royal I can't imagine any better service than the Gran Porto Real!!

PG,

You should try the Royal............ And it looks like the travel times for you guys and us are reversed this year. You have us beat by about 20 days this year.

h7chapman · 05-21-2012

Many Thanks to all you guys, planing to holiday 8th September to the 22nd, so a little way off yet but something to look forward to. I am going to ask another favour though, the whole reason why we are booking this trip is so we can swim with dolphins. As I have always wanted to do that. I want to choose an ethical company that isn't rip us off. Its also our wedding anniversary while were are there, only two years, but have been together for 24! So any really nice restaurant ideas would also welcomed.

Thanks

Helen

05-20-2012	#1 (permalink)
h7chapman sandflea Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	Hotel Choice Help Hi thinking of booking a holiday to Playa Del Carmen in September this year. Wanted to stay centrally located in a 5 star all inclusive. Have looked at Blue Bay Grand and Grand Sunset Princess. Which one is nearer to the centre of Playa Del Carmen, or can any one recommend a 5 star all inclusive that is centrally located (No Taxis) as I hate getting taxis everywhere. If taxis are the only choice how much would this be? Do either of these hotels have a bus shuttle service or can you walk to Playa Del Carmen? Many Thanks

05-20-2012	#3 (permalink)
h7chapman sandflea Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	Many Thanks Many Thanks for the reply, with you saying the the Royal which one, as there are so many 'Royal Hotels? Know I sound daft, never been to Playa Del Carmen. So navigating the hotels round a central area is difficult. Thanks

05-20-2012	#5 (permalink)
h7chapman sandflea Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks Thanks again, for the replies, think they are both out of our price range. Really want to stay in or around Playa Del Carmen, happy to be walking distance from the main places, I would say 10 to 15 minutes so close enough without having to get taxis all the time. Me and my husband like to walk everywhere! Just want a really nice hotel, all inclusive 4 or 5 star as the tend to be better. When you review hotels on tripadvisor there is always someone who does like what they have to offer. This is holiday of lifetime for us and stretching our budget, so need to choose carefully. Don't know if we should book direct with hotel or go through travel agents, the flights are very expensive (flying from Manchester). Any other help or advise would be appreciated. Thanks

05-20-2012	#7 (permalink)
h7chapman sandflea Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks Many Thanks, going to review both of those hotels now. Thanks

05-21-2012	#12 (permalink)
h7chapman sandflea Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks Many Thanks to all you guys, planing to holiday 8th September to the 22nd, so a little way off yet but something to look forward to. I am going to ask another favour though, the whole reason why we are booking this trip is so we can swim with dolphins. As I have always wanted to do that. I want to choose an ethical company that isn't rip us off. Its also our wedding anniversary while were are there, only two years, but have been together for 24! So any really nice restaurant ideas would also welcomed. Thanks Helen

05-20-2012	#2 (permalink)
Peach former known as ga_pechs Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,295	The Royal & Playacar Palace are both right off 5th. Both are fancy, smancy......assuming 5* No taxi's are neccesary for either of these

05-20-2012	#6 (permalink)
Peach former known as ga_pechs Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,295	I would think that MOST of your 4 or 5's would pretty much be lumped in the same price range. There are several AI's located in Playacar. Most should be within walking distance (albeit a long, hot walk) I'm not much of an AI person, but I stayed at the Iberostar Tucan, which was perfect for me. Also, Viva Maya Wyndham (which I think is no where near 5, but as close as I'll ever get to one). I felt pampered at both places....doesn't take much to impress me!

05-20-2012	#8 (permalink)
Neil G life=playa Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 809	The Gran Porto Real is right beside the Royal, same company. It is cheaper but still nice.

05-21-2012	#9 (permalink)
policegirl life=playa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 547	Yip.. i secong the Gran Porto Real.. great hotel.. sister to the Royal and although we have never stayed at the Royal I can't imagine any better service than the Gran Porto Real!!

05-21-2012	#10 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,467	The Blue Bay and Grand Princess are not that close to town, both would require a taxi. You need something in Playa or Playacar and while you mention 5*, I'm not sure you have the budget for that. As mentioned, look at the Gran Porto Real or try the Riu Yucatan, Riu Tequila, Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Viva Maya or Viva Azteca, Iberostar Tucan/Quetzal or Sandos Playacar.

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