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Lin S
Andover, United Kingdom

Disappointing

Reviewed 1 week ago
Went from the UK with TUI, the flight over was eventful with an arrest made on landing but the staff were very good and sorted it all out.

The hotel (stayed in select) was very poor, dated decor with a balcony a cat might get on, and even if it did it would only see trees. There were children in the room next door to us, when it was adult only but as the children were staying elsewhere on site and just visiting grandparents for babysitting in their room (all night, every night) the hotel was not bothered.

The select club hotel was lovely but again it had people there that were not select customers and nothing was done even though we asked.

BEWARE if it rains and I know that is not the hotels fault (and it rained for all 10 days) the hotel does not cope very well, flooding everywhere and staff just not equipped to deal with it.
Staff are friendly but not very proactive, we would sit for ages whilst they dealt with large groups who sat down after us. We did tip but it got us no where against large groups.

Food very much like a school canteen, very poor choices and flies everywhere.

The was a party in the select rooms (Bldg 59) and I had to call security at 0130 in the morning, who did come and deal with it.

Do not stay in Bldg 59 the views are shocking, just full on tree trunks and when it rains its awful.

TUI staff member on site was american and not interested at all, i have never experienced this before.

I will not be going here again, and I would struggle to rate it more than 3 stars.
Date of stay: June 2024
Room Tip: Don't sit near big groups as you wont get served!
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

My experience at Sandos Caracol Eco was disappointing. Mosquitoes were a constant nuisance, and the pools were poorly maintained. Lack of air conditioning in most areas made it uncomfortable. The staff lacked accountability, professionalism, and seemed clueless at times, especially the concierge who appeared indifferent. Overall, the service was lackluster with staff often idle, giving the impression of chaos and disorganization. Improvements in cleanliness, staff training, and overall guest experience are crucial for this resort to meet expectations.

Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Items were missing from our room, filed multiple reports but not a single person will take accountability. This was one of the worst stays in Cancun and makes us think twice about visiting MEXICO again.

Mosquitos and bugs everywhere! It's a eco resort but very run down

Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The only food that was good were dinners with reservations, which were very hard to get. It was hard to get canned drinks we wanted delivered to our room. The soda at the bars didn’t taste right at all. There was stagnant water all over the resort, that smelled horrible, and more mosquitoes than I have ever encountered in the sum of my life. We spent $60 purchasing bug spray. The beach is extremely rocky. We also all ended up sick to our stomachs.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

As a young couple this werent the hotel for us, we spent 2 weeks here. Should of just done a week, entertainment at night was same was bored by 10pm would go back to room. Food was great lots of options. Drinks were alright just very icey.
Day entertainers was great.
Pool was dirty everyday! dead flys and just dirt.
We managed to try all the resturants would book after 12am and all was great espically the mediterranean! was lovely.
My boyfriend also had money stole from the bedroom out his wallet the manager said the cleaner and bar man was in that day and questioned them but quite clearly would say they did not.
But would not go back ruined my mexican experience.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Comfy pillow and beds, clean rooms, good food, friendly staff and the nature and wild life was the best part! My husband, toddler and I loved our stay and would absolutely return. My parents also want to book a trip to this resort. I see there are some negative reviews about this place and both my husband and I think those may be high maintenance people.

Room tip: The line for checkin moved pretty fast. This must have improved from past reviewers saying they waited a few hours
Date of stay: June 2024
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