I stayed at this resort for six days for a birthday trip. I usually stay in Cancun but wanted to try Playa Del Carmen this time. One thing to note—you definitely need a car or have to rely on taxis to get around. Unlike Cancun, the main road is not within walking distance from the resort, and there are no public buses available.
That said, the resort itself was beautiful and well-maintained, with plenty of restaurants and activities. There’s a small strip of stores, including a coffee shop, ice cream shop, souvenir shop, jewelry store, and an arcade, which was a nice touch. The resort also offers nightly entertainment and bowling.
The food, however, was unsatisfactory. Of all the restaurants I tried, I personally enjoyed the steakhouse and Margarita for their tacos, chips, and spicy salsa. The diner was the main restaurant open throughout the day and the only option for breakfast. Unfortunately, the buffet/diner had extremely limited options, and the food was terrible—no seasoning, hard rice, and undercooked vegetables. I’m not a picky eater, but the food was a definite no for me. In comparison, I’ve stayed at 4.5-star resorts in Cancun where the food selection and quality were much better.
My worst dining experience was at Pez Vela, which I really wanted to enjoy since it’s the only beachfront restaurant. I ordered the jerk chicken with green rice, but the rice was hard, and the chicken was not jerk-it was just roasted, heart-shaped, tender but completely unseasoned. pt 2
