I think the word "cheap" does work, when speaking of money/cost anyway. Fact is, this resort is "cheap" compared to many others. You can substitute affordable, economical or whatever other term you're comfy using - but it all kinda means the same thing. The reason I said "you get what you pay for" is because if you don't pay too much, you usually don't (or shouldn't) expect too much. If you go to the Maya expecting it to be like an Iberostar, or a similar rated AI, you will probably be disappointed. But if you go to the Maya and say "I didn't pay too much for this hotel so I will probably be happy with whatever I find here", then your expectations are in check. If it turns out to be a GREAT trip, then you found yourself a bargain. If it's only a so so trip, you got what you paid for. See where I'm heading here?
One suggestion would be to request a room in the newest building next to the adults only pool. These rooms are updated, have double sinks, mini fridges, a dresser.....just nicer rooms overall.
And while I do enjoy non AI vacations, I also enjoy AI vacations. I also sell them for a living so I'm hardly against recommending AI properties in the general sense of the word. Hayes asked what people "thought of the Viva Maya" and I answered the question truthfully - according to me.
