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I was there in June . The green algae thing is seaweed . Us brits are definitely used to it , it’s not poisonous or toxic , it’s literally a sea plant .
Was there in 2014 2015 2016 then went to Jamaica Italy Greece disney world florida new york city now next week back to princess sunset Mexico absolutely always the most fun is at the princess sunset in riviera maya Mexico
Went there in February this year... she's pretty much correct on everything. Although I wanted the swim out room, the Villa room was way better and you are considered a preferred guest with all sorts of perks. I would suggest pre-booking any restaurant way ahead of time. The only thing that I would say that I didn't like was the "walking ads." You have to understand that the staff are working for tips and they really want you to come here and go there and do this... they are around nearly every corner at the entrance making offers... its a drag... but other than that, the place is spot on for a vacation!
Hi there! I am going there in August this year, and was wondering, were you able to swim in the sea? She mentioned an “algae” problem and I was hoping that it would be solved by then.
@@CanadianSpeedster The beach was ok except for the algae. People were able to get in the water... just through the algae. Workers were trying to remove it from the beach... it was just a lot of it. But it did not totally ruin the experience. At least it didn't for my wife and I.
Hi charisse D you might already know this, but if you don’t July, or summer time is the worst time to visit the Rivera maya due to the waves of sergaso. This comes back every year. Would recommend going during September- March. I’ve been there in those time frame and water was clear and blue and not brown.
Funny story when I went like 8 months back a we went for lunch and left our swim out door open. Well a coati somehow jumped in a we came back to find half of our candy eaten and a coati chilling on my sister’s bed
You may has a shuttle with some people from different resorts. I would say you are looking at 40mins - 1 hour depending on traffic and how many hotels you drop people off before it gets to the Princess.
How tips works? Pesos or us? How much and how often you give tips to the bar, afetre one drink or half day? Tips for restautant a la carte how much or percentage? Room services how much per day or week ? Thanks
I am going the second week of December. Would you say it’s warm enough to swim? I am from Miami and some people go swimming here in December, which is nuts!
Was there in December 2023. There were bits of some seaweed in the water but it wasnt and issue and a lot of people were in the water. Bring water shoes though, a lot of big rocks around. Water was warm and I am sure will be a lot warmer in September.
Ok, first....you guys should do this for a living if you don't already! Very well spoken and two thumbs up on the camera work! My question is that we have two teenagers in our clan. How difficult is it to reserve the water sports equipment?
We just stayed next door (on a really quick trip) at the Oceans Riviera Paradise in one of the swim out rooms. Loved the swim out option but I love the idea that there at the Grand Princess they were connected (ours were not and the water felt very stagnant). I would be temped to try Grand Princess if we return to Playa and would definitely stick to the swim out option for sure. Thanks for the video!
I’ve booked a stay here for Thanksgiving but I’m starting to second guess it. I see many negative but also many positive reviews on google, yelp, TripAdvisor etc. I booked the laguna villa suite and paid quite a pretty penny extra for it and just want to make sure my money will be well spent. With that being said how was the food in your opinion? We’re the drinks and food all inclusive? What wasn’t included in the stay? How was the staff? And did you have any grievances?
Thinking of booking this for our honeymoon, I’m a fussy eater, what do they have in the Buffett for breakfast eg is there freshly made pancakes and beef/chicken for dinner that it plain like cooked infront of you live cooking stations etc thanks in advance
Thanks for a great video! I have a couple of questions. How was the check-in process like? Did you have to book the restaurants in advance? How was this process like?
Check in was easy peasy, maybe a 10 minute process, they gave us a glass of champagne while they were working on everything. They have an app!!!!!! I should have mentioned that. You book your reservation on the app up to three days in advance. Super easy
I was just there last week i laughed so hard at the cat on the statue cause i have a picture of the same cat that i peted on the same statue he has his spot lol anyways great review and thanks for keeping up the good memories. 😉
@@cody-zo6 It was great ! Very basic room but has all the appliances (hair dryer, little fridge, air conditioning etc.). We were comfortable for the night and can't complain about the noise, it was quiet. Wishing you a great trip ! And don't forget to book your diner reservations and activites soon when you arrive ! 😉
Great video. I was there 4 years ago in December. I'm planning on going this month in late August. I was wondering is it uncomfortably hot and humid? How is the algae/seaweed situation? Can you see the turquoise water? Was there daily activities for the older teens and young adults? How was the airport, was everything running smoothly?
Yes we did! There is a dress code but they aren’t very strict with the rules. Men are supposed to have long pants and closed toe shoes. Women are allowed to wear shorts and Sandals to dinner.
no , didnt like the food, service and the smoking, the shuttle sevice is every hr if you are lucky, the only good thing is the beach club, where you pay for an expensive meal and then you get access to the private beach section with better service
I was here in 2018 or 2019. If you are on a budget and would like a more family oriented place, this is okay (not great). Food is mediocre at best (even their French restaurant), beach has plenty of dried brown seaweeds and the water is murky. The walk to the beach front will take you so long since the place is massive. Alcohol beverages are watered down. Check in took so long for us and if you’re traveling with a group, you may not be given a room close to one another. There’s no airport shuttle to and from hotel. I rate this place as 5/10. Go somewhere else for better dining options, beach access and activities.
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That is greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much! We are going to LA this week so expect another one coming soon!!
Im going here at the start of May! - my first time travelling to Mexico from Scotland, cant wait, thanks for sharing!
We have been several times from UK and are going back in July. We love it, so much to do, see and taste.
I was there in June . The green algae thing is seaweed . Us brits are definitely used to it , it’s not poisonous or toxic , it’s literally a sea plant .
Was there in 2014 2015 2016 then went to Jamaica Italy Greece disney world florida new york city now next week back to princess sunset Mexico absolutely always the most fun is at the princess sunset in riviera maya Mexico
I go every year, it’s well over 30 degrees so water is warm. Food is great and hotel grounds are enormous. 6th time this year, same hotel.
Hi there, how's the seaweed/algae situation? Is the weather extremely hot and humid? Did they have any activities running daily?
heading there tomorrow i cannot wait!!!!
Going there tomorrow, thanks for the review!!!
It was an amazing resort, loved it!!!
I've gone here 3x and it's amazing for the price you can't beat it stuff is great food is good...beautiful resort!!!
going there tomorrow cant wait!
I just got back from there and the silent disco has to be my favorite it was so fun, you did a great job explaining this place, keep it up
Great video and quality! really helpful! I hope channel takes off!
Thanks so much! We hope it takes off too haha
Been here 6x going back next month super excited. We are a family and love to enjoy the swim bar while the kids splash around us.
We loved it!!! The slide in swimming pool just off the room...the best
I’m going there in September, my friend
And I both upgraded to swim out rooms. This review got us both super excited! Thank you 🙏
i wish we would have done that!!! haha
Same here John, my son and me have booked a swim out room so looking forward to it as we don't get the weather in Scotland🤣
Do they provide transportation service straight from the Cancun International Airport?
Great review. Just got back from the resort yesterday. Nice resort
amazing!!!
heading there tomorrow cant wait!
Video was informative and well put, cant wait to visit Jun 24'...thnx guys!
Went there in February this year... she's pretty much correct on everything. Although I wanted the swim out room, the Villa room was way better and you are considered a preferred guest with all sorts of perks. I would suggest pre-booking any restaurant way ahead of time. The only thing that I would say that I didn't like was the "walking ads." You have to understand that the staff are working for tips and they really want you to come here and go there and do this... they are around nearly every corner at the entrance making offers... its a drag... but other than that, the place is spot on for a vacation!
Hi there! I am going there in August this year, and was wondering, were you able to swim in the sea? She mentioned an “algae” problem and I was hoping that it would be solved by then.
@@issy_w1n the algae was still there and it was a lot of it. It didn't totally ruin the beach experience... but it was a drag.
How was the beach situation in February?
@@CanadianSpeedster The beach was ok except for the algae. People were able to get in the water... just through the algae. Workers were trying to remove it from the beach... it was just a lot of it. But it did not totally ruin the experience. At least it didn't for my wife and I.
Going there in feb and never been and nervous. Any feedback be great
We are going in July, I really hope the green algae thing would be gone by then... btw love your dresses!
Hi charisse D you might already know this, but if you don’t July, or summer time is the worst time to visit the Rivera maya due to the waves of sergaso. This comes back every year. Would recommend going during September- March. I’ve been there in those time frame and water was clear and blue and not brown.
Wow great video guys very informative
Good video 😊 are all the types of restaurants free of charge? Or is it just the buffets. (New to all exclusives holiday)
Your video format is good, seriously thought I was watching this on TV.
Wow!! Thank you so much! We try hard so it's appreciated
What time do bars close? What time does nightly entertainment usually end?❤
Funny story when I went like 8 months back a we went for lunch and left our swim out door open. Well a coati somehow jumped in a we came back to find half of our candy eaten and a coati chilling on my sister’s bed
Gotta sleep off that sugar high lol. Now that's funny! 😂
Are there lizards in the room? Do the rooms have leaky cealings?
Hi great review! How long is the bus ride from the Airport to this resort? Planning on going next month
You may has a shuttle with some people from different resorts. I would say you are looking at 40mins - 1 hour depending on traffic and how many hotels you drop people off before it gets to the Princess.
@@RR-xu5xk what airport would you go to?
@@chanelnixon1592 From Cancun Airport.
How tips works? Pesos or us? How much and how often you give tips to the bar, afetre one drink or half day?
Tips for restautant a la carte how much or percentage?
Room services how much per day or week ?
Thanks
I am going the second week of December. Would you say it’s warm enough to swim? I am from Miami and some people go swimming here in December, which is nuts!
Ok but where did you get that red dress from?! It's gorgeous
I hope the beach water is clean when i get there in September i dont like sea weeds i live clean pretty beach water that is clear.
Was there in December 2023. There were bits of some seaweed in the water but it wasnt and issue and a lot of people were in the water. Bring water shoes though, a lot of big rocks around. Water was warm and I am sure will be a lot warmer in September.
Hey did you go? im omw in the am wanted to know if beach was ok
Lovely video but my questions is does the animal bite ? Can people get allergies in the resort?
Ok, first....you guys should do this for a living if you don't already! Very well spoken and two thumbs up on the camera work!
My question is that we have two teenagers in our clan. How difficult is it to reserve the water sports equipment?
Just curious what time of the year you guys were there with the algae in the water
We just stayed next door (on a really quick trip) at the Oceans Riviera Paradise in one of the swim out rooms. Loved the swim out option but I love the idea that there at the Grand Princess they were connected (ours were not and the water felt very stagnant). I would be temped to try Grand Princess if we return to Playa and would definitely stick to the swim out option for sure. Thanks for the video!
THANKS FOR SHARING, VERY INFORMATIVE, GREAT VIDEO, BEAUTIFUL RESORT💯🌴🍹
Thanks Friends!
What camera/lens are you using for most of this? Namely the b-roll shots like the cat?
Nice video I was just wondering if anyone stayed at the bahias round the area and if their better than this type of hotel
I’ve booked a stay here for Thanksgiving but I’m starting to second guess it. I see many negative but also many positive reviews on google, yelp, TripAdvisor etc. I booked the laguna villa suite and paid quite a pretty penny extra for it and just want to make sure my money will be well spent. With that being said how was the food in your opinion? We’re the drinks and food all inclusive? What wasn’t included in the stay? How was the staff? And did you have any grievances?
How was it?
@@clotshotthot5750 it was amazing for the price. Book the villa if you can. That definitely made all the difference you get a lot of extra perks.
@@seanodea3782 thanks for the response.
I can't decide where to stay but ill look back into this place.
Thinking of booking this for our honeymoon, I’m a fussy eater, what do they have in the Buffett for breakfast eg is there freshly made pancakes and beef/chicken for dinner that it plain like cooked infront of you live cooking stations etc thanks in advance
Thanks for a great video! I have a couple of questions.
How was the check-in process like?
Did you have to book the restaurants in advance? How was this process like?
Check in was easy peasy, maybe a 10 minute process, they gave us a glass of champagne while they were working on everything.
They have an app!!!!!! I should have mentioned that. You book your reservation on the app up to three days in advance. Super easy
Can you please tell us what app it is to book the restaurants? We are visiting this place this weekend 😊
Well done, do you think the LG will be there in November?
Were you happy with food and drinks?
You sound Canadian!
I was just there last week i laughed so hard at the cat on the statue cause i have a picture of the same cat that i peted on the same statue he has his spot lol anyways great review and thanks for keeping up the good memories. 😉
heading there tomorrow can't wait! how was your experience?
@@cody-zo6 It was great ! Very basic room but has all the appliances (hair dryer, little fridge, air conditioning etc.). We were comfortable for the night and can't complain about the noise, it was quiet. Wishing you a great trip ! And don't forget to book your diner reservations and activites soon when you arrive ! 😉
@@genevieverenaud2537 thanks so much! And yes we know not to make the mistake of waiting too long to book the reservations, can’t wait thanks!
Stayed here may 2023, highly recommend it. Don't forget to feed the cats
How was the seaweed situtation?
Is the green algae a common thing as we really want beautiful white sand and clear water. Those are very important to us
I need to know where that red dress is from please!
I have a fear of missing out, how do you know when the activities, games, foam party etc will be?
Do you have to pay for anything on this resort? For example like the tacos
Hello! Is there a bud provided at the airport for transportation to the resort? :)
I’m also a westjetter... any other recommendations on where to stay ?
Are you able to book restaurants ahead of arrival?
good job thank you very helpful
Is late December a great time to go here?
What times the shows at night?
Great video. I was there 4 years ago in December. I'm planning on going this month in late August. I was wondering is it uncomfortably hot and humid? How is the algae/seaweed situation? Can you see the turquoise water? Was there daily activities for the older teens and young adults? How was the airport, was everything running smoothly?
Was it warm enough to swim? I reading up on this and getting mixed reviews.
I'll be going there in August. Are there timeshare sales people at the resort? I want to avoid them like the plague. Thanks.
Nice Video!! Was the distance from the Airport to this hotel? Thank you New-Subscriber
About an hour drive I think? 45 mins maybe?
@@KurtisandChelsey Thank you so much for the info.
What about night entertainment? any shows?
Yes every night there seemed to be something different
Hey are the pools heated or cold? I watched a video for another resort that mentioned the pool water was cold for that resort.
😂
Hey did you need to wear any fancy attire for dinner like a dress code ?
Yes we did! There is a dress code but they aren’t very strict with the rules. Men are supposed to have long pants and closed toe shoes. Women are allowed to wear shorts and Sandals to dinner.
Did you see anyone wearing shorts?
Hey guys….. just wondering what the nightlife is like there
Any after hours club with dancing and alcohol in music ?
There is a dance club from 10pm-1am I believe with a bar inside and a live DJ. Music is blasting.
no , didnt like the food, service and the smoking, the shuttle sevice is every hr if you are lucky, the only good thing is the beach club, where you pay for an expensive meal and then you get access to the private beach section with better service
Kind of reminds me of Riu hotel in Ochorios
Im going there in nine days
Did they have volleyball / beach volleyball?
There was 1 net that I noticed and normally people were always playing.
ok so is it worth it
I read online for the junior suites the Miso restaurant wasn’t included, did you have to pay ?
You don’t have to pay but we’ve been to the hotel 5 times and barely use the upstairs restaurants as the buffet is so good.
that's good!
Is there a 24hr bar ?
24 hour sports bar that has AC.
I'm omw in the morning solo dolo
I was there in 2019 and a guadus stole my hotdog
Same here
Were you able to make reservations at the restaurants before you arrived at the hotel?
Does it have a night club for adults?
yes
I was here in 2018 or 2019. If you are on a budget and would like a more family oriented place, this is okay (not great). Food is mediocre at best (even their French restaurant), beach has plenty of dried brown seaweeds and the water is murky. The walk to the beach front will take you so long since the place is massive. Alcohol beverages are watered down. Check in took so long for us and if you’re traveling with a group, you may not be given a room close to one another. There’s no airport shuttle to and from hotel. I rate this place as 5/10. Go somewhere else for better dining options, beach access and activities.
Beach looks nasty
How much is a room up grade