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emmelouswim
Kansas City, Missouri

DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES!!!! Be very cautious of planning your wedding here.

1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 18 Jul 2024
We got married here last year , but I just realized that I never wrote a review. The biggest thing I want to say, is that they were NOT careful with allergies and almost killed one of our guests. In our planning and pre-meetings, we made it very clear that some of our guests had shellfish allergies and I was worried about having any shellfish. They assured me over and over this would not be an issue- we suggested using different colored trays to differentiate between food, they agreed to this and told me all staff would be well informed of what they were passing out; this did not happen. For example, when asked what was on their tray, the waiters would say things like “try it and find out!”. At the cocktail hour, one of the guests informed the waiter he could not eat shellfish, so the waiter went and got a different tray and brought it to the guest, the guest asked what it was and the waiter told him “spinach”, the guest confirmed “no shellfish?” and the waiter agreed. After taking a bite, the guest realized there was scallop hidden under the spinach. At this point, his throat started closing, and we starting look for the event staff to call a doctor, and NONE of the THREE staff assigned to the wedding were anywhere to be found. After about 15 minutes, the staff eventually came back to the wedding (while my other guests were running around the resort looking for help) and helped call a dr (which the resort later tried to charge the guest for!). The staff kept saying “we only stepped away for a few minutes!”, but in my opinion it was unacceptable for all 3 to be gone at the same time. The staff was not concerned at the grave error they had made, and continuously brushed it off when we tried to bring up our concerns.

Moving on from the allergies, here are some other things that went wrong: they tried to start the wedding without the groom, the officiant, and the groom’s family (they were waiting in the groom’s suite, like the staff had told them to). If my sister wouldn’t have intervened, my husband would have seen me and my dress before walking down the aisle.

They also lost my veil and didn’t even notice until I asked about it- thankfully they found it 20 minutes before the ceremony, but I did not get to have it on in some of the pictures that I wanted.

Also, during our welcome event, we had requested (and paid for) beach Olympics (which is advertised in their wedding events), but when we asked to start the games they said “well if you tell us some games you want to do”.

The resort itself was fine: it was pretty and we enjoyed the events each night. The food was decent (not as good as advertised IMO) , but some of the restaurants are only open 1-2 days a week and only for a few hours, so your restaurant choices are very limited.

Above all else, I want anyone with ALLERGIES to AVOID THIS RESORT!!!! Also, I would suggest not getting married here because the planning process is much smoother than the actual wedding
Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 18 July 2024

I returned from Riviera Cancun yesterday and couldn’t wait to post my review! I have never reviewed a resort before, but this place deserves a post. Originally I was skeptical because the pricing for all inclusive seemed a bit too good to be true. I expected the food to be mediocre at best, the room to be decent and the staff to be average.
Boy was I wrong!! The food was incredible with a nice variety of offerings. My favorite restaurant is a four way tie between all four restaurants. The room was cute and clean with a fluffy comfy bed and it stayed nice and cool mid July. The staff is the showstopper of the resort. Everyone was kind and helpful without being over the top. Jesus, Alfredo and Alexander were absolutely fantastic. I miss them already 😢 There’s also fun things happening everyday. We painted pottery, we danced to a live band and had dinner poolside on Mexican night. We also won movie trivia at the tiki bar!! There were other activities offered multiple times daily.
The resort grounds were very well maintained and so charming. It felt nostalgic of my childhood when resorts had character. It just made you want to stay forever.
My husband and I went to another Cancun resort 2 months ago. It was a 5 star luxury resort and 5 times more expensive than Riviera Cancun. There is hands down, no comparison. I would choose this resort any day regardless of the price. I’m currently booking another trip because the thought of not being there again just makes me sad. Thanks again to the staff, especially Jesus, Alfredo, and Alexander. See you soon!!

Room tip: Frank and Lola’s and Latino are great dinner options but be sure to make reservations to secure your time slot
Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Dear guest,

Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Margaritaville Riviera Cancun. It's wonderful to know that our food, accommodations, and especially our staff, exceeded your expectations. Jesus, Alfredo, and Alexander will be thrilled to hear your kind words.

We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay!

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Reviewed 17 July 2024

This hotel was great and the rooms were very nice all the staff were very friendly and happy help. I will just add a special mention to the Island ambassador Jesus at the hotel who helped me and family lots around the hotel very incredible service all staff are prepared to help you if you need. Restaurants are nice aswell would recommend

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Dear Reuben,

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found our rooms and staff exceptional. A special shoutout to Jesus, our Island Ambassador, for his incredible service. We're glad you loved the restaurants too. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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Reviewed 16 July 2024

We booked this hotel to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my pregnancy.
This was the worse holiday we ever had.
This hotel is not even 2 star !
My husband got food poisoned, the food was awful and dirty. While we were there we experienced hurricane for half a day and for 3 days we had no power , internet or decent food.
- Raccoon - risk of rabies walking freely in kitchen and restaurant
- Bugs and flies sitting on plates in restaurant
- broken tiles all around the pool, 3 people got injured in 1 week we stayed there.
It is extremely dirty and unsafe , even the road that get you to the hotel is awful and completely flooded .
It is not a safe location , zero entertainment .
Do not waste your money.
Zero customer service .

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2024

Dear guest,

We deeply regret that your stay did not meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to addressing the issues you raised. We strive to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we will take immediate steps to improve.

Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention.

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Reviewed 14 July 2024

My husband and I loved that this resort was smaller but still had many activities to do. The pools were all clean and the water temperature was great. The beach however was disappointing.. The water was beautiful the first two days we were there but with all the seaweed it turned a brown colour and no one was really swimming in it. All of the bars made excellent drinks and we have to say Alfredo (I think that was his name) took pride in the drinks he made for guests. The rooms were clean, bed super comfortable and housekeeping was done daily by Alex, who ensured we stayed stocked with water. The food had to of been our fav thing, the Italian restaurant is to die for. I did get sick my second night but took pepto and was fine for the remainder of our trip. We met Jesus, the hotel ambassador who took care of any issues (which was only one - our shuttle did not show up to pick us up and he helped us sort that out. I would love to visit this resort again in the future!

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2024

Dear Bashley,

Thank you for your detailed review! We're delighted you enjoyed our activities, clean pools, and exceptional service from Alfredo and Alex. We apologize for the seaweed issue; it's a natural challenge we continually address. We're glad Jesus could assist with your shuttle.

We appreciate your kind words about our food and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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Reviewed 14 July 2024 via mobile

If you vacation on regular basis. This resort is bucket list Item. It’s Margaritaville, Enough said.
The resort itself it’s small compared to other Brands but they make it up in ambience. The Floating tacos aka Avocado Boat, Well it’s a sight to see and admire. The staff makes it a memorable experience also. Let me start with some of the bartenders at the license to chill. Castro and Santiago, the best!
Erika house keeper, made more than effort to make my stay as comfortable as it can be, Marye customer experience maybe feel welcome from the time I arrived.
Again this is a Bucket list item. I can check my list now.

Room tip: If you are in a tight budget, save a little more. The resort is not for the faint of heart.
Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2024

Dear guest,

Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. Our unique ambiance, floating tacos, and exceptional staff, including Castro, Santiago, Erika, and Marye, truly make a difference. We're glad we could be a memorable part of your bucket list experience.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our slice of paradise!

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