Has anyone stayed at the Grand Sunset Princess in the Mayan Riviera? It's listed as a 5 star but some of the reviews aren't that great. Is there another AI in that area you would recommend? Looking for a 4-5 star resort. Thanks!

Grande Bahia Principe Tulum

If staying at Bahia definitely stay at Akumal over Tulum. Tulum uses resort grey water for watering and has a very strong smell. Akumal was a step up.

There are actually a lot of complaints at this resort. I stayed with no issues but a lot of people are getting sick.

The pools and grounds are beautiful at the Grand Princess/Sunset. The rooms are nice too. I found the food really low end and you could follow the food patterns from Meal to meal. Cold food wasn’t always cold and hot not always hot.

Barcelo Maya Beach or Grand Principe on the same compound. Best all-inclusive I've been to. Been there 3 times now, never a bad day. Food is always amazing, rooms are always clean and the grounds and beaches are always immaculate.

I recall beach is quite a walk from the rooms.

Just stayed at the Grand Riviera Princess and it was really good. Can also recommend the Barceló Maya Beach.

Just returned from a repeat trip to Barcelo. It’s always great. The resort is very walkable and user friendly. We used all the pools and restaurants. It’s a great choice.

We have been there 7 times & always awesome
Have stayed at Tulum & Akumal which know is Don Bablo & only guests can access the Auckmal resot which is awesome

The sunset princess is the one that blew up from a build up of natural gas under the resort many many years ago. It is a huge resort, lots of walking. I didn't know it was five star... Mexico five star doesn't mean much. Food was not great, I've had better at smaller, fewer starred resorts. The Beach is nice, rooms were nice and clean. Grounds and pools were nice.

My friends were there when it blew up.... they werent' much help either...

We've been twice. First time was great, second time-out so much. The rooms have gone downhill. Food is good for the first few days but a bit boring after that since it doesn't vary much from day to day. We won't return. If you can stay in the private villas for adults only that is your best bet.

I really enjoyed it when I was there 4 years ago, but agreed, there's a lot of walking as it's a fairly large resort.

I booked my wedding there it was awesome. Stay in the pool rooms though:)

Go to Akumal Bay Beach...

I wouldn’t go back myself. It’s just too big.stayed at smaller ones that are way better.

Thanks all for your input! I think I'm going to pick somewhere else. Will check out your suggestions.

what do you like to do while there? I've been to many of the resorts there...

Just relax. Cold cerveza's and lots of beach and pool time.

snorkeling? diving? shell picking? tours? I don't do pools, they are filthy... cenotes? exploring streets and little towns?

and if none of those, do you like busy or quiet... kids or no kids. theres lots to ask, but I would have the best resort after hahaha

I would love to explore little towns!! Yes snorkelling but my kids want to spend most of their time in the beach. Beach volleyball. I like to shop. Lol. What kinds of things are there to do?

tons..ok, let me think first, i don't have kids, but that's ok, i know the resorts... and im not a travel agent lol

When I say kids their age ranges from 17-25. Lol

Kim Ray Mazur I figured a bit older with the volleyball

ok,.. so some of the resorts I was thinking, do not do volleyball as it's too loud, and some have turtles nesting.. so... have you checked Grand Sirenis? it's got a lazy river to drink beer all day on, the entertainment staff is amazballs for volleyball etc, it's across from Cozumel to take the ferry one day, you guys can take the bus to XelHa which is a full awesome day, and it's a short bus to playa del carmen for the shopping... it's big, but its so much fun. there's tons of snorkeling right out front, theres the rocks that have iguanas and lizards on, buffet (which some dont)... it's all around a great fun resort.

A lazy river sounds like fun! Thanks for your suggestions.

I just came back from the Now Jade resort in Puerto Morelos and it was so amazing!!

there's not enough to do for them and the kids there...

My younger cousins were very entertained at the kids club - it was very good.

her kids are 17-25

I’m 21 and really enjoyed it so

There’s always activities going on like beach volleyball and stuff. It was lots of fun and the night club was good too.

you're not reading what they want to do,...

She’s said beach volleyball, snorkelling, pool, beach time, cervezas.

But okay then. She doesn’t have to take my advice
it’s just a beautiful resort with a great pool and beach, near Puerto Morelos, which is a fun little town.

it's not bad, but there's alot better to keep them all super happy.. shopping, walk to shopping etc.

Thank you for your suggestions Kindred and Stepanie!!

I was married there in 2010, loved it there

I was there in 2012 and was good, nice beach, good accommodation, good food, few a la carte restaurants, but we are talking Mexico and my trip was 5years ago.

I stayed at the Grand Sunset Princess about a year ago. Beautiful hotel, pool, beach, and setting.
The main restaurants are buffet style, okay food, but not 5 star quality.