The food was excellent but so expensive that we didn't eat there very often. Fortunately we had a car because we spent very little time at the resort, instead prefering to visit the surrounding area. The only thing great about the place is the swimming pool. One day we decided to try it out but we didn't know the routine of reserving a shady place very early or not getting one for the rest of the day. Fortunately there was some shade provided by a palm tree, and there was plenty down by the non-swimmable beach.

We went on the high-pressure sales talk and they still seemed to think we might buy in after we said we didn't even like the place. But part of the deal was a free breakfast and 15% off all meals and drinks for the week, so it was worth it to put up with the sales talk.

Someday when they get more of it built, there will be more to see and do at the resort, but I still recommend renting a car at the airport. We got a pretty good deal as we were about the only people there vying for all of the rental car people standing around -- it was definitely a buyer's market.

If you do plan to go there, definitely get the "A" unit and definitely rent a car unless your idea of fun is to sit by the pool all week.

On the plus side, everything was extremely clean and the staff was very friendly (but don't miss turning your swimming pool towel in or you'll pay a hefty fee for being late).

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Poor
• Amenities: Poor
• Unit Satisfaction: Fair
• Family Friendliness: Very Good
• Service: Excellent

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

There is a handful of Mayan Palace resorts throughout Mexico. This one is still under construction but will be beautiful when completed. There's a great web site for info ().

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Very Good
• Amenities: Very Good
• Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Very Good

We stayed in a one bedroom unit. The bedroom had a double bed. Two sofas pull out into two more single beds. There is one bathroom. The kitchen had four burners, a refrigerator, cups, plates, pots and pans and a microwave, but no oven. They do not supply dish soap - you must buy your own. Cleaning service was not regular - once they came in at 6:30 at night. You cannot walk into the ocean from the beach as there are coral and rocks on the ocean floor that have not been removed due to government regulations.

Prices are lower now because the resort is not finished. Food and drink prices are high. Rent a car if you really want to get around the area and explore the ruins. You can use public transportation and that is cheap if you leave the resort and walk to the highway. If you are not an owner, you can get freebies by taking a tour. Be warned that it is a high pressure tour. From my experience you are promised many things that are not true in reality. You''ll have a better time if you don''t do the tour. They have not begun much work on the golf course and won''t say when it is going to be finished. But all in all if you like the resort life, you will be happy sitting around the pool and sipping a pina colada.

• Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
• Activities: Very Good
• Amenities: Good
• Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Very Good