El Dorado Royale
Nestled amid hundreds of acres of tropical forest and flanked by a white-sand beach and offshore rocks and coral, this adults-only all-inclusive resort offers a nice change of pace from the pinched-in mega-resorts lining most of the area's beaches... Food options are extensive, with seven a la carte options to choose from. Some of the food actually surpasses the PR room's hype, offering truly exceptional cuisine... Pools and waterfalls occupy most of the grounds. Each of the five groups of casitas has its own pool with a swim-up bar, and a lazy river fronts the swim-up junior suites and casitas. Part of the main pool area is shaded by a palapa for the sun-sensitive. A saltwater pool sits on the beach. Entertainment comes in nightly shows and a variety of daytime activities ranging from water aerobics and volleyball to yoga and meditation...
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Excellence Riviera Cancun
Just 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen, this adult-only all-inclusive resort ranks at the top of the pack. This tried-and-true crowd pleaser provides quality and reliable service in an area not as crowded with hotels... Fountains and cacti line the walk from the carport to the lobby, and guests enter through two large wooden doors that open grandly to air conditioning and a staffer offering welcome drinks and cold towels. A stained-glass skylight gives the lobby a warm light as guests take seats for check-in. Stairs beyond lead down to the lobby bar...The elegantly attired accommodations are harbored in 14 four-story buildings with thatch awnings over the top-floor balconies, and all have elevators. All units display marble-floors, four-poster kings with canopies or two doubles with white spreads and Mexican design accents.
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Azul Sensatori
Azul View Hotel by Karisma, is an oasis of ocean views and contemporary Caribbean style architecture within the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The resort is conveniently located 20 minutes south of Cancun International Airport. Situated on more than 1,000 feet of white sand beach that makes -up Bahia Petempich beach, the Gourmet Inclusive (GI) hotel offers guests a complete vacation experience designed to foster togetherness. Whether you want to do everything or nothing at all, Azul View Hotel will meet your needs. Lounge in a canopy bed or private hydro-jet Jacuzzi inside your spacious suite. Guests can partake in multiple beach activities by day, exciting entertainment at night and golf outings, spa treatments, and daily activity programs.
Iberostar Grand Paraiso
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso opened in the Iberostar Playa Paraiso complex in March 2007. It is the most luxurious of the resorts in the development, offering an adults-only all-inclusive environment to counter the often-rambunctious family atmosphere found at the other hotels. The beachfront resort is about midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, putting it in the heart of the Riviera Maya corridor. Its Greco-Roman architecture blends with the jungle-like terrain, full of tropical gardens and flowering trees...Guests are warmly greeted at check-in with a cold towel and glass of champagne, setting the tone for an indulgent vacation, where nearly everything is included in the room price, including nightly theatrical shows, premium brand liquors, golf, sailing, wine tastings and gourmet a la carte meals...