Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive

This is our 3rd stay at this property, and it's great every time. We usually split our Cancun vacations between 2 different hotels -- something we know is good, vs something new, just to sample what's out there. So this place keeps making "something we know is good" category. Perhaps not the most luxurious all-inclusive in Riviera Maya, but it is excellent value for the money. Rooms are spacious, lots of pool options, food/drink options. Specialty restaurants are so/so, but that is not why we come here, and besides, buffet selections are always good. Beach is huge and shallow for about a 100 feet, water has been crystal clear every time we came. Nice cafe (all-inclusive) right on the beach. There's a spot where water from the mangroves drains into the ocean, but that's minor. While on the property you'll see lot's of iguanas warming in the sun, coaties looking for fruit (kind of a mix between a lemur and a small racoon). If you're lucky, you'll catch a family of spider monkeys playing in the trees -- always a hit with kids. We don't go outside the property much when we come, and there really isn't much to explore near by. But Playa Del Carmen is close, and I believe they have a free shuttle that goes there couple of times a day.

Variety of activities, excellent friendly staff, amount of pools, buffets and restaurant options

The property was beautiful and very well kept. I loved the lighted pathways at night and the beautiful sculptures along the path. there were several pools with swim up pools and lots to do. My villa was amazing!!! I really liked the outside patio where I lounged most mornings and had coffee. when you booked the Villa you had access to a private pool area with delicious drinks, pool side service and cabanas. My room had an outside shower that was best part!!! overall I enjoyed my stay a lot.

We loved our stay with the kids and grand children at this hotel. Lots of things to do for the children. Wildlife was so fun to see. Monkeys, coties, iguanas. Buffet was good too. Restaurants where a hit and miss. Entertainment was excellent in the evening shows. Bars where good and we did not find them watered down. Waterpark for the kids was so fun and they loved it. The beach is the best part, shallow and warm water. Staff where very friendly to us. We would all come back here again in a heartbeat. Don't listen to the other negatives. Yes, this is not a 5 star hotel, so don't expect it to be. Its a 4 star hotel and we where very satisfied.

I loved the security of the campus, my family felt safe while vacationing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, always willing to help us with any questions. The taco station by the pool was a great addition outside of the all inclusive buffets. Some restaurant meals were also included in our room package which also allowed us to try out different foods on the property.