Ocean Riviera Paradise, Is It Worth It?

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  • 🌴 Get Ready for Fun at Ocean Riviera Paradise in Playa Del Carmen! 🌊 Come along on a special trip made just for couples who want a mix of romance and yummy food at Ocean Riviera Paradise. Find out why this place is so affordable but still has such amazing reviews. If you find any value in this video please don't forget to drop a like so others can find it as well.
    00:00 Is It Worth It?
    00:30 Check-in
    01:13 Expensive Towels
    01:43 The Room
    02:48 Amaranto Buffet Restaurant
    03:20 Drinking Water
    04:08 Steakhouse Restaurant
    05:23 H10 Tour
    06:45 Pools
    08:03 Beach
    08:47 Mikes Coffee Restaurant
    09:16 El Beso Snack Stand
    09:39 La Locanda Restaurant
    10:52 Nightly Entertainment
    11:22 Day 3 Xcaret
    12:18 The Cons (rant)
    14:51 The Pros
    15:23 Is It Worth It 2?

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  • @CasitaWilsun
    @CasitaWilsun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review! Love that you gave all the information, from all perspectives, so we can essentially decide for ourselves if it fits our “vacation equation” so to speak!

  • @mikesage4146
    @mikesage4146 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Excellent and very spot on review! We just got back from a stay here over Thanksgiving, it was our 2nd time here with the 1st being back in 2017 after they first opened. We were taking our son and his girlfriend (both 22) so were looking for good bang for our buck and this place has it. Being our 2nd time here, we knew what to expect with the upsells they push and have no issues saying no thank you and moving on. Because both times we were not just a couple, 1st time there were 8 of us, we brough our own feeling of community with us. For anyone watching this, @LetsGoPhill does a great job of summing up the experience at this resort.

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You guys did it right. A group of 8 at this place would be a time for sure. There was a group from Canada who took over the El Beso pool. They had the best time tossing shots & singing the classics.

  • @jrsobx
    @jrsobx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate reviews that give both pros and cons. Thank you.

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's successes and opportunities everywhere, its good to recognize both.

  • @robellington3426
    @robellington3426 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Agree totally with what you stated in this review. My wife and I went in 2019 when it was still pretty new, thought the food was great everywhere, grounds were laid out well and immaculate. All kinds of stuff to do on the resort (back then, they even had a batting cage, but I doubt it was used much). On the other hand, service was incosnistent, they werent rude, but far from the best service weve had, and we were in Privilege. We had two butlers and may have seen them three times between both. The way the buildings are separated and the number of options you have for pools and daytime places to hang out may be good for choices, but I agree that it hinders a community feel and meeting new people. And, you are spot on with the constant upselling and the push for the H10 tour. But I feel thats the case with the Cancun/Riveria Maya in general...you are being sold or hustled from the moment you get through customs until you arrive at the airport to depart for home. We are going back in two months,

  • @faytantan164
    @faytantan164 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really nice review. Very detailed. Love it

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, that's very encouraging and helpful.

  • @SkidderKev
    @SkidderKev 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for sharing. looking for a place to take the family. been to a lots of all inclusive with friends and couples but now need to find something family friendly. again great video

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Disclaimer: I don't make any money from saying, but this is a good one for families.

  • @matinnilforoushan9154
    @matinnilforoushan9154 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The ending was amazing

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL, it just needed be said but it's your choice. haha

  • @murmaiderman
    @murmaiderman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, nicely edited for the most part and a fantastic review. I'm sold! Ill be there next week! I'm curious if you know, can i get the privilege's upgrade at the El Beso side? There is no option for it but its something I am interested in.

  • @Therealbillymayes
    @Therealbillymayes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great information! My wife and I are booked here for may 2024. Hopefully we have a better couples experience, i can deal with the sales attempts for sure thats no problem for me. We care most about the food and relaxating environment, aside from a bad beach im glad we booked this! Great video!

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’d bet you guys will have a good time, eat & relax are things this place does very well 👍

    • @latellehawthorne3383
      @latellehawthorne3383 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The food is good 😊

    • @JayPalace88
      @JayPalace88 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha same here! Maybe I’ll see you there lol

  • @graememcfee23
    @graememcfee23 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    coming to this resort in june 24 booked el beso so you're review helped cheers from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome!! I know I covered this in the video but be sure to eat the the French restaurant & have fun.

  • @tranemiles7212
    @tranemiles7212 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very accurate review....
    Was at this resort in 2023. Good resort, not great. Almost no beach. Could be deal breaker for most. Only ate at the beach restaurant once. Usually long lines to get seated. Ended up walking all the way back to buffet restaurant.
    There 5 pools, but you don't have access to all the pools.
    Made the mistake of not booking El Beso "adults only building".
    Nice walking narrow/long resort.

  • @rbvan
    @rbvan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video and review. Thank you! 🙏 I was considering this place as a solo trip (male) and you’ve revealed what I was wondering… lacking that sense of community and most likely that’s worsened by the vast size of the property/layout. Probably a good place for friends to travel in their groups.

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly right! I would also recommend this place to anyone wanting to save a few dollars and still get pretty good value. Glad the video helped.

  • @lakenyakay6706
    @lakenyakay6706 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Immediately subscribe. Your hook is 🔥

  • @paulmcgowan2250
    @paulmcgowan2250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review, thank you! I'm coming solo mid April from Vancouver. I'll totally join those crazy Canucks in the el best pool singing my ass off and doing shots! can you eat like a second entree or appetizer at the Ala carte restaurants? and what was the dress code like at blue moon? I read "dress shoes". I have no intention of bringing dress shoes to Mexico. nikes or vans ok? When do you get access to the app, and how did you book transport to and from the airport? thank you!

  • @lyoliko
    @lyoliko หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank for the video
    What do you say is this good hotel and friendly for families?
    Thank you

  • @scotthickmans7893
    @scotthickmans7893 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Phillp - Great review and shots! What's the room shown during the H10 Tour chapter? Was this your standard El Beso room or was it a high end room part of the tour? Thanks!

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These rooms seem to be at the top floor of most of the buildings (based on my drones view). Our guide said most ppl who sign up for the club don’t start off with a room this nice because you have to pay more to get into it.

  • @arbianaasani5570
    @arbianaasani5570 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi! Do you know if any adult can go to the el beso adults pool? Or is it only the people who bought the el beso rooms?

  • @stevenschindler8342
    @stevenschindler8342 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video you guys. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem wirh me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.

  • @frankster67
    @frankster67 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    what was the free gift?🤣

  • @paulmurray9735
    @paulmurray9735 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m thinking of booking this resort. I’m looking the rooms I’m looking for 1 queen for my wife and I . However I can’t find another room with 2 twin beds for 2 females on the adults side.& rooms not guaranteed by request in booking. Any suggestions. Thanks Tks .

  • @skyratman
    @skyratman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was the price you were shown online include the all inclusive fees or were there extra charges when you got there?

  • @zackietejada4019
    @zackietejada4019 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much did you add for room upgrade?

  • @codyhelms7212
    @codyhelms7212 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much is the security deposit when you check in?

  • @MsRichelle22
    @MsRichelle22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video. How was the beach when you were there? What was your experience at this resort of people reserving pool chairs early in the morning and not sitting in them until later in the day?

    • @mattbouwman9839
      @mattbouwman9839 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We just got back from here a couple weeks ago. The beach exceeded our expectations. Workers cleaned any sea weed early in the morning. We never had a problem in the morning putting towels out to save our spots, everyone seemed to respect each other. We are planning to go back next year.

    • @MsRichelle22
      @MsRichelle22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattbouwman9839oh really? I've seen some other recent review videos that show the water going all the way up to the sandbags, the water chocked full of floating seaweed and mention that it was the worst beach they've ever been to!

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the same experience @@mattbouwman9839

  • @nilsfranke9133
    @nilsfranke9133 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was the beach repaired? I’ve seen many comments on google that says the beach was damageg by hurricanes and storms. So there is no beach anymore, only sandbags. But on your video the beach looks fine.

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wasn't aware of any damage by storms, from my experience there were few sandbags and very little kelp as well.

  • @AnandNarayan9
    @AnandNarayan9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been reading that there are rocks and larger boulders when trying to get into the water at the beach. is this true? Do i need to take water shoes?

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did not have that experience. There were storms in the area right before we went, so there were some large sand bags to prevent flooding. However, no rocks & I was barefoot. Hope that helps.

  • @divine5345
    @divine5345 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it a long walk from the waterpark to the beach - travelling with kids

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It can be, yes. However there is are shuttles that drive the length of the resort and pass often.

  • @funny_tiger11
    @funny_tiger11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you think there were options to travel and see the city , transport, tours etc. to see more of Mexico other than just this hotel ?

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely, the city center is no more than a 15minute taxi ride. The resort also has multiple booths offering excursion which would take you into town.

    • @funny_tiger11
      @funny_tiger11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@LetsGoPhill thanks bud.
      Anything we should book ahead of time ? Or it should be fairly easy and let serendipity guide us

  • @keithtse6834
    @keithtse6834 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you skip the timeshare tour? Is the beach too rocky to get in the ocean to swim?

  • @user-ze7dj4mo9i
    @user-ze7dj4mo9i 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When did you take this video? Recently?

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. November '23

  • @WatchReeGetFit
    @WatchReeGetFit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I see a lot of comments about no AC. Is this accurate? I’m planning a vacation for a family of 5

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was not for us. The air was well conditioned in my room ☺️

  • @johnhughes7794
    @johnhughes7794 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The food is awful in every eatery

  • @nvthompson4090
    @nvthompson4090 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review!! Where’s the follow-up video to Xcaret? 🇲🇽☀️⛱️🏝️🤿

    • @LetsGoPhill
      @LetsGoPhill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its been a busy couple of months, but its coming (I think).