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Voted one of the Conde Nast Traveler's top 100 Hotels in the world, El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, by Karisma is Mexico's premier adults-only, beachfront resort where couples, wedding parties and honeymooners savor a Gourmet Inclusive experience; a vacation that fosters togetherness. Luxuriously romantic, stretching along a secluded beach, the resort provides indulgences from Gourmet a la carte cuisine and swim-up suites to a lavish spa and concierge services.
Reserved for guests aged 18 and older, the tranquil 450-acre resort attracts couples seeking lots of space for relaxation, lively group activities if they choose to join in, and a variety of à la carte restaurants for leisurely dinners.
Amenity highlights:
The resort features a 2-km (1.25-mi) beach with both sand and rocky sections, a saltwater pool surrounded by a rock wall, and eight freshwater pools, including a 73-meter-long (240-ft) main pool and four pools with swim-up bars reserved for guests of the casita section. Mondays through Saturdays, complimentary shuttle service is offered to Cancún (afternoons) and Playa del Carmen (evenings) for shopping and sightseeing.
Insider tip:
Although guests need to hire taxis to get there, the quiet village of Puerto Morelos 7 km (4.5 mi) from the resort offers a glimpse of what this coastal area used to be before major resort developments arrived.
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Adults-only resort with nine pools, long beach
This laid-back, adults-only resort is set on the Riviera Maya, a 25-minute drive south of Cancun.
All suites offer jetted tubs and balconies/patios with ocean or garden views.
In addition to several restaurants and bars, the resort offers a variety of recreational activities.
This All-Inclusive resort includes various amenities in the room rate. See Rooms section for details.
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Property amenities
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The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities.
A health-and-beauty spa with women's and men's saunas and steam rooms and a fitness center containing cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights offers massage, facials, hydromassage, and Thalassotherapy baths as well as hair and nail care, waxing, and hair braiding. Open-air massage in also available. (Surcharges for all health and beauty services.) Computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharges) are located in the main building.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
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Snorkeling
Swimming
Aerobics
Tennis
Running track/path
Horse riding/rental
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Motor boating
Scuba diving
Volleyball
Yoga classes/instruction
Hiking/biking trails
Fishing
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The majority of recreational facilities and activities described below are included in the room rate for this resort.
The resort is arrayed along 2 km (1.25 mi) of beach protected by sandbag reefs. The beachfront includes both sand and rocky sections and has thatched-roof palapas for shade. In addition to the Caribbean Sea, swimming options include a 30.5-by-15.25-meter (100-by-50-ft) saltwater pool surrounded by a rock wall.
The resort provides snorkeling gear, pedal boats, and kayaks. An independent operator in the main pool provides introductory scuba-diving lessons, and the operator also offers scuba diving and snorkeling instruction and excursions for surcharges. Other recreational opportunities include two lighted tennis courts (racquets and balls provided) and bicycles.
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Rooms
El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort offers 639 guest suites and casitas with thatched roofs and outside wood staircases. All suites include balconies or ground-floor terraces with hammock-like teak chairs and full hammocks. All suites feature marble floors and hardwood furniture, with marble countertops and flooring in the bathrooms. Jetted tubs in windowed bedroom alcoves furnish relaxation. Decor features light-colored walls and ceilings and Mexican-style dark-wood furniture. Bathrobes provide lounging comfort. Ceiling fans offer cooling alternatives to suites' air conditioning.
Minibars supply soft drinks, beer, and water refilled daily. Guestrooms also offer clock radios and alarm clocks, in-room safes, and TVs with cable. Casita suites include aromatherapy and pillow menus, personal concierge service, and (aqua de amor) roofless showers; some offer private plunge pools.
The majority of meals and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for a majority of meals and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Room Amenities
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Cable/satellite TV
Ceiling fan
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Climate control
Voice mail
Bottled water in room (complimentary)
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Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping (daily)
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Jetted tub
Bathroom telephone
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Makeup mirror
Clock radio
Electronic/magnetic keys
Window opens
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Television
Smoking rooms
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Dining
| The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information). |
| El Cocotal - Air-conditioned restaurant with additional terrace seating, copper-colored water-wall, marble floor, stained-glass panel, fresh flowers, table linens. Candles at dinner. Open for buffet and à la carte breakfasts, Saturday and Sunday brunches, and à la carte theme dinners such as Mayan, Californian, Caribbean. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants or dress shorts for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| La Isla - Open-air restaurant with thatched roof. Open for Continental breakfast and à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mediterranean dinner menu. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants or dress shorts for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| D'Italia - Air-conditioned, non-smoking, fine-dining à la carte dinner restaurant with additional terrace seating, suede-fabric chairs, white linens, marble floor, sheer taupe curtains. Italian cuisine with Italian wine list. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| Kampai - Second-floor seating in open-air à la carte dinner restaurant with thatched roof. Smoking and non-smoking sections. Asian cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants or dress shorts for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| Jo Jo's - Open-air beachfront restaurant under thatched roof. À la carte lunches and Caribbean-cuisine dinners. Salad bar, burgers, quesadillas, and other light foods for lunch. Dinner reservation required. Dress code: Long pants or dress shorts for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| La Carreta - Air-conditioned, non-smoking, à la carte dinner restaurant with Mexican decor serving Mexican cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants for men. No beach sandals or sleeveless shirts. |
| La Cabaňa Pizza - Open-air spot open noon to late afternoon for wood-oven pizza, burgers, hot dogs, Caesar salad. |
| Bar Las Guacamayas - Open-air bar/lounge under thatched roof featuring rope swings. Located next to open-air theater. Open from early evening to after midnight. |
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Ask the Tripguy
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Air transportation and ground transportation are NOT required. We only need reservations for the Hotel part of the vacation.
Resort: Secrets Maroma Beach
Arrival: January 17th
Depart: January 24th
We're ready to book in the next few days as all other arrangements have been made.
Thanks!
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| Sent you great rate via email - hope we can assist. |
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My husband and I were scheduled for our honeymoon this December at Sandals Whitehouse. However, we just found out that this resort closed unexpectedly until December 18th. Therefore, Sandals took it upon themselves to move our trip to Sandals Montego Bay. Although they upgraded us to a better room, I have read many bad reviews about this resort. What should I believe? I have the insurance on the trip, what are my options? HELP!!!
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| Sandals Montego Bay is a nice resort, just very different than that of Sandals Whitehouse. The beach is smaller and the property is older and it's right next to the airport so airport noise will be heard...
That being said, the resort is lively with a good location to explore the Montego Bay area....rooms are mostly renovated and the food is the same as at Whitehouse.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask.
Also, if you haven't made final payment yet, you can still switch your reservation to work with an agency like ours, where we could put in further requests for upgrades, etc. at no additional cost.
Let me know if we can assist. Also, Sandals Whitehouse will be reopening, so if you really wanted that resort, we can assist you in delaying your trip until January.
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I'm looking for a all inclusive trip in Feb 0f 2010 that would be no more than 2000 dollars for my wife and I for 5 night. I have heard there are some great deals but is this realistic price or am I way to low?
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| There are plenty of opportunities that should be in your price range in both the Caribbean and Mexico - we'll be in touch via email with some options. |
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