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Doug C

The staff makes every difference! Thank you!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 26 Oct 2024via mobile
Great trip. Beautiful resort. Food options were delicious. We loved Frank and Lola’s for Italian. Highly recommend ordering a pizza for an appetizer. The people truly make the difference at this resort. Special shout out to our butlers Enrique and Joaquin for making every detail smooth and easy. Also special shout out to Gabino who delivered our room service breakfast every day. His friendliness and smile helped set the tone every day for good vibes. Thank you Enrique, Joaquin and my main man Gabino!
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Doug,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Frank & Lola’s and our culinary options. It’s fantastic to hear Enrique, Joaquin, and Gabino made your stay seamless and memorable with their warmth and dedication. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with them. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more good vibes and delicious experiences!

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Reviewed 24 October 2024

Very poor service from the hotel, maintenance standards are very low also with the roof leaking no hot water in my bedroom. The photo's in the brochure are a lie the beech has been washed away, very much a 2/3 star hotel. With the food standard the lowest I have ever seen far too much salt in everything. Even when you ask for no salt. The entertainment if any is third rate. .Tui have pulled the hotel due to the poor standards. Its a bit like a retirement home, running out of food, beer all the time.
Please do not waste your cash on this hotel...(the management are not interested in sorting out any problems)

Room tip: the pools are not clean
Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Karisma Hotels and Resorts, General Manager at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Dear guest,

We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re actively addressing the areas you highlighted, from maintenance to service quality. Our goal is always to provide an exceptional stay, and we’re working hard to ensure every guest enjoys the high standards we’re known for. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and make it right.

Safe travels ahead.

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Reviewed 23 October 2024

We have a very mixed review of this Hotel

We are still here 22/10/24

Rooms are spacious clean and modern

Pool area very clean

Drinks are plentiful- good variety also

Boathouse open - breakfast & lunch (occasionally)

Frank & Lolas - A La Carte (Needs Booking)

JWB - A La Carte (Needs Booking)

Land Shark - Fast Food / Sports Bar

(The two so called A La Carte - are Ok)

If you don’t get a booking in either of the A La Carte you only have the option of the Land Shark - I’m not a fast food person

The Boat House - NEEDS TO OPEN EVERY EVENING - to at least have an option

The real problem is that the food in all restaurants is served Warm At Best

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - SERVE THE HOT !!!

Room tip: Unless - they sort out options for the evening meals and serve the food hot - book another hotel
Date of stay: October 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 5 weeks ago

Dear guest,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious rooms, pool area, and drink options. We appreciate your comments on dining availability and the temperature of dishes, and we’re sharing this with our culinary team to enhance your experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are our priorities, and we look forward to impressing you even more during your stay!

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Reviewed 22 October 2024 via mobile

This hotel is very small, cute and quiet. The food is lacking in many aspects and it needs a little more modernity. The rooms were lovely and the staff were super welcoming, I enjoyed the gym and the massage Rosa gave me was very relaxing. We have stayed at a Karisma hotel before whilst on honeymoon but the food here was not up to that standard unfortunately and there were some unhappy guests due to this. I wouldn’t return as for the money it was not up to standard, and we did move to the sister hotel after 5 days as we weren’t happy

Room tip: I wouldn’t recommend this hotel unless you struggle to get around and don’t have much of an appetite
Date of stay: October 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 5 weeks ago

Dear Jenny,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere, your room, and Rosa's relaxing massage. We appreciate your feedback on the culinary options and are continuously working to enhance our dining experiences.

Your comments help us improve, and we hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the elevated experience you expect and deserve.

Safe travels!

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Reviewed 20 October 2024 via mobile

Not much activities for children and shallow swimming pool !!! The staff are nice and polite besides a lady with attitude her name is Andrea.
I would love if the resort has more options of restaurant .
Also was so scary the main road to go into the hotel was flooded and bumpy and a lots of holes !

Room tip: Do not go in oct month is a little rainy days and clouds
Date of stay: October 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 5 weeks ago

Dear Margarita,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that our activities for children and dining options didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and will address your concerns with Andrea.

We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a more enjoyable stay in the future!

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Reviewed 16 October 2024 via mobile

On arrival to a very dark reception area. Not a welcome refreshment drink in sight and had to complete my arrival forms by the light of the torch on my phone. Given very basic information in broken English and told to scan QR code for information on the hotel.
Food very basic. No cereal or fruit at breakfast. 5 star platinum hotel. I think not.
Shirley on the bar was extremely rude and we were told we if we want shots we could have a tequila and nothing else as they don't have a licence to make those types of drinks. Call the fun police
The entertainment through the day was none existent and night time karaoke was poor.
The room had constant problems from air conditioning to no electricity for hours at a time. It was so bad we moved to another hotel after 6 days of our 14 day vacation

Date of stay: October 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 5 weeks ago

Dear Allison,

Thank you for your honest feedback. We're genuinely sorry your experience fell short of expectations. We take your concerns about service, food quality, and facilities seriously and are committed to addressing these areas for improvement. We appreciate your comments about our team, and we’re working to ensure every guest feels welcomed and accommodated. Your experience matters to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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