Resort Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 81 posts to rank the best Resort Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AllInclusiveResorts, r/skiing, r/cancun, r/puertovallarta, r/snowboarding. Top-rated brands include Secrets (4.0/5), Dreams (4.1/5), Park City (4.7/5).
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Reviews194
Subreddits27
Posts81
Brands93
Products18
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#1
Secrets
4.0
(8)
"Huatulco all day!!!!! Secrets!"
"Costco is offering packages to Secrets Akumal, adults-only."
"Secrets Resorts sound up your alley."
"I’d start by looking at secrets resorts, excellence resorts, SLS playa mujeres, Valentin, haven riviera Cancun."
"Another commenter mentioned Secrets, and I'd say a Secrets or a Breathless resort if you're looking for more of a party scene."
"Look at Secrets, Excellence, Atelier maybe?"
"I'm at secrets now and it is pretty damn awesome."
"My wife and I will never stay at another Secrets chain resort."
#2
Dreams
4.1
(7)
"You forgot Dreams Dominicus La Romana, Caribbean side, no seaweed."
"Dreams Flora is really nice."
"Dreams properties to me ... are worth it."
"Dreams totally fine and I book Dreams all the time!"
"Dreams, Villa Del Palmar, Hyatt Ziva, Garza Blanca, Grand Velas or Velas Vallarta."
"Look into Dreams resorts, if they are within your budget. Very clean and upscale, with lots to do for the kids."
"Look at the Dreams resorts in Cancun."
#3
Park City
4.7
(6)
"Park City. Since their acquisition and subsequent gondola connection to The Canyons, they have an absolutely massive amount of terrain."
"Park City is the best resort for a family vacation."
"For a family trip, I would pick Park City even though I dislike crowds as much as anyone."
"Great for family trips."
"I was just at Park City for the past 4 days."
"From the sounds of it you should just do park city."
#4
Breathless
4.0
(5)
"I would to breathless Punta Cana!"
"Recommend Breathless out of your list of possibles."
"The Breathless or CHIC resorts maybe!"
"Breathless was a very good bet."
"Iberostars are nice. Breathless resorts are fun!!"
#5
Hyatt Ziva
4.0
(5)
"Hyatt Ziva!"
"Hyatt Ziva! If you want a quote, send me a DM."
"Hyatt Ziva is rated highly for families."
"We often go to Hyatt Ziva a few minutes south of PV proper."
"Just stayed at Hyatt Ziva. There were A LOT of kids."
#6
Live Aqua
5.0
(4)
"Live Aqua!! Highly recommend. Not crazy huge, great variety, service and beach."
"Live Aqua has amazing food and is adults only."
"My boyfriend and I just stayed at Live Aqua. We loved it!!"
"Look at 'live aqua'. Early 30s couple here it is pretty upscale at a reasonable price."
#7
Snowbasin
4.0
(4)
"Look into snow basin."
"If your considering being close to Powder Mtn you can hop skip over to Snowbasin also. More terrain and more challenging."
"Snowbasin."
"It's the most well rounded mountain I've ever skied."
#8
Dreams Playa Mujeres
4.0
(4)
"For that age, consider Dreams Playa Mujeres."
"Family friendly resort I book the most and they’re very easy to work with."
"Dreams Playa Mujeres is my go-to for families."
"Dreams are great options, specially Playa Mujeres."
#9
Whistler
5.0
(3)
"Whistler. Always whistler."
"Bunch of ideas: Aspen/Snowmass, Telluride, Steamboat Springs."
"Whistler, Canada is pretty cool, it’s got a little town with bars, restaurants."
#10
All Inclusive Resorts
4.7
(3)
"I made this spreadsheet to help people compare all inclusive resorts."
"I made this spreadsheet to help people compare all inclusive resorts."
"I made this spreadsheet to help people compare all inclusive resorts."
#11
Excellence Playa Mujeres
4.7
(3)
"If you can afford Excellence Playa Mujeres, go for it."
"Excellence Playa Mujeres would be a top suggestion."
"Excellence Playa Mujeres is a great adults-only resort."
#12
Pop Century
4.3
(3)
"Pop Century is the way to go."
"Pop Century is remodeled and on the skyliner."
"Pop century - renovated, modern rooms."
#13
Majestic Elegance
4.3
(3)
"Majestic Elegance!"
"The service was great."
"Cancun area- go north to costa mujeres and check out majestic elegance."
#14
Iberostar
4.3
(3)
"It's a happy place of ours!"
"I would go back to Iberostar, not Riu."
"We've always found Iberostars good value and decent service and food."
#15
Hyatt
4.0
(3)
"Hyatt has the best pool, that pool is my favorite place ever."
"Hyatt Windward Point I believe is the name-next to the airport but it’s never been an issue."
"I stayed at the Hyatt in PDC and enjoyed it."
#16
Whitefish
4.0
(3)
"Another option if you’re from Montana would be Whitefish."
"Whitefish."
"You might like whitefish then if you like Montana."
#17
Killington
4.0
(3)
"Killington"
"I do a week every year at Killington."
"As far as Ikon locations, Killington is not too far from Woodstock, VT which is a nice quaint town with lots of shops and cafes."
#18
Royalton
4.0
(3)
"The food was AMAZING. We loved the steakhouse and the Italian restaurant"
"Going to Royalton Chic for July 4th weekend so will report back as well as I’ve stayed their before"
"Adults only, rooftop pool with foam parties.. I'm headed there in a few weeks so I'll report back"
#19
RIU
4.0
(3)
"Great beach and great vibe."
"Most of the RIUs/RIU Palaces would likely be in your budget."
"Riu Cancun"
#20
Hilton
3.7
(3)
"Look at buying Hilton points for the Conrad."
"Hilton is nice by smathers beach."
"- Hilton (not All Inclusive)"
#21
Sugarloaf
3.3
(3)
"They just got dumped on and opened up Bracket Basin on Burnt Mountain."
"I love Sugarloaf and will continue to ski there every weekend."
"I would recommend Sugurloaf, with the caveat that your other half might not have a good of a time as you."
#22
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
5.0
(2)
"Here’s what I recommend from the results, in order. - Hyatt Zilara Cancun (Great food"
"Hyatt Zilara in Cancun. Look at Trip Advisor for this hotel/resort."
#23
Xcaret Arte
5.0
(2)
"Xcaret arte . 99% of the guests were couples"
"If price isn't an issue check out xcaret arte. They had a convention there when i visited."
#24
Adeline's House of Cool
5.0
(2)
"Adeline's House of Cool is amazing!!! Perfect middle ground too."
"It is such a unique place, has the space you're looking for and on the water!"
#25
Les Arcs
5.0
(2)
"Can’t beat Les Arcs. Best skiing in Europe, IMO."
"Les Arcs is my favorite, I would go back to the Dolomites first."
#26
Beaches
5.0
(2)
"Yes I have been to Beaches Turks & Caicos and Beaches Negril (Jamaica)."
"I’ve been and my kids and me too loved it."
#27
Royalton Chic Cancun
5.0
(2)
"I second Royalton Chic Cancun. My boyfriend and i were there the first week of March 2023 and had a blast."
"Check out the Royalton Chic Cancun ! Younger crowd, super fun rooftop pool and bar."
#28
Couples Negril
5.0
(2)
"Couples has consistently provided the best food."
"Check Couples Resort Negril."
#29
Telluride
5.0
(2)
"Bunch of ideas: Aspen/Snowmass, Telluride, Steamboat Springs."
"I thought Telluride when I saw your post. It's perfect for this."
#30
Secrets Maroma
5.0
(2)
"Secrets maroma ❤️"
"Secrets Maroma and Akumal are exactly what you’re looking for!"
#31
Les Gets
5.0
(2)
"Les Gets is probably the most family friendly resort in the PDS."
"Can’t go wrong."
#32
Bahia
4.5
(2)
"Went to Bahia Tulum last summer, and it was amazing."
"It's a great budget option."
#33
Paradisus Playa del Carmen
4.5
(2)
"No brainer it’s perfect!"
"We loved Paradisus Playa Del Carmen with our kids!"
#34
Port Orleans French Quarter
4.5
(2)
"Port Orleans French Quarter. It’s small, close to Disney springs by boat."
#35
Excellence
4.5
(2)
"Any of the Excellence are our go to."
"Look into the Excellence resorts in Cancun."
#36
Ritz-Carlton
4.5
(2)
"Amelia island ritz is amazing."
"What about Aruba? The Ritz-Carlton?"
#37
Solitude
4.5
(2)
"Solitude for sure. The bird sounds like too much for you and your family."
"I think Solitude is really what you want."
#38
Conrad
4.5
(2)
"I would recommend the Conrad as the top pick for honeymooners."
"I would do a couple nights at the library which is downtown and the rest at the Conrad. They were both great."
#39
Xcaret
4.5
(2)
"Xcaret in Playa del Carmen."
"What about the hotel at Xcaret."
#40
Riu Palace
4.5
(2)
"My wife and I are in our mid 30s. We stated at the Riu Palace and loved it!"
"It has a night club, casino, and a great pool area. Well reviewed!"
#41
Steamboat
4.5
(2)
"STEAMBOAT. First of all there’s the resort, but it’s also a real town."
"Steamboat has plenty to do for the non skiers. More of it's own city than a ski town."
#42
Animal Kingdom Lodge
4.5
(2)
"If staying on points we like Animal Kingdom Lodge."
"Cool resort with great restaurant options..."
#43
St Anton
4.5
(2)
"March, St. Anton (Austria) is my recommendation."
"St anton has a bit more of a party vibe. But is great for free ride."
#44
Snowmass
4.5
(2)
"If you could afford big sky then you can afford snowmass, which would be my recommendation."
"Snowmass."
#45
Aspen
4.5
(2)
"I've enjoyed Jackson, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, and Aspen."
"Aspen"
#46
Couples
4.5
(2)
"That's where the vast majority go."
"Couples would be a better fit for your budget over Sandals."
#47
Paradisus
4.5
(2)
"For that budget Paradisus ! The only good iberostar is the JOIA."
"Paradisus in Playa Mujerez!"
#48
Royalton Chic
4.0
(2)
"Royalton chic & breathless are the two more lively adults only resorts I know of."
"Royalton Chic is a lot of fun but it's more vertical then a sprawling resort."
#49
Hyatt Regency
4.0
(2)
"Hyatt would be my choice. Lots of food options..."
"Very nice, quiet, easy cruise to lamai."
#50
Serenade All Suites
4.0
(2)
"Serenade All Suites in DR"
"Serenade All Suites in the DR"
#51
Sandals
4.0
(2)
"I think Sandals OCHI might be worth looking into."
"Sandals OCHI tends to be the most affordable..."
#52
Ski Resorts
4.0
(2)
"You have a lot of options. Depending on how much you care about more/less terrain and variability."
"Of the smaller areas, my favorites are Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood."
#53
Stowe
4.0
(2)
"I would say Stowe down in VT. Tons of stuff to do down in town, big mountain, tons of terrain, plenty of snow, and it is pretty lowkey."
"Stowe could be an option if you want something charming and cute."
#54
Riu Palace Las Americas
4.0
(2)
"I typically send people to Riu Palace Las Americas (adults only higher end) and then they have access to the other Riu properties"
"Riu Palace Las Americas, adults-only, within walking distance to popular Cancun nightclubs"
#55
Planet Hollywood Cancun
4.0
(2)
"Check out Planet Hollywood Cancun, that resort has a trampoline room."
"I’d go back. We paid for the upgrade to 'star class' and more importantly a room with a door separating our sleeping spaces."
#56
Swan Reserve
4.0
(2)
"Swan Reserve is a great choice."
"Swan Reserve has a great location and is very upscale feeling."
#57
Dreams Macao
4.0
(2)
"Dreams Macao?"
"It's also been a wonderful experience as well."
#58
Art of Animation
4.0
(2)
"Family Suites at either Art of Animation, or All Star Music."
"AoA Suits - These have two bathrooms, 1 Queen bed, 2 double beds."
#59
Barcelo Maya Riviera
4.0
(2)
"Possibly Barcelo Maya Riviera - very nice rooms."
"Check out Barcelo Maya Riviera, their food is amazing!"
#60
Temptations
3.5
(2)
"Some of the reviews I saw for Temptations mentionef crowd being late 30's-50's."
"Temptations ( FYI it’s a free life style resort)"
#61
Villa del Palmar
3.5
(2)
"Nuevo has great beaches and USUALLY a better surf for young people."
"It’s nice and laid back but not a lot for kids to do plus it’s also getting dated."
#62
Animal Kingdom
5.0
(1)
"It’s unlike anywhere else you will ever stay."
#63
Le Blanc
5.0
(1)
"Adults only all inclusive and 5 star."
#64
Garza Blanca
5.0
(1)
"They have really nice one bedroom and even bigger multi bedroom villas."
#65
Avani Resort
5.0
(1)
"I'm staying at avani resort, there's two."
#66
Vana Belle Luxury Resort
5.0
(1)
"Vana belle luxury resort was really nice."
#67
Beaches Negril & Turks & Caicos
5.0
(1)
"My favorites would be beaches Negril & Beaches Turks & Caicos."
#68
Riu Palace Los Cobo
5.0
(1)
"Amazing place for people our age"
#69
Breathless Cabo
5.0
(1)
"Wife and daughter went in December and loved it."
#70
Secrets Akumal
5.0
(1)
"Just got back from secrets akumal and loved it!!"
#71
Live Aqua Cancun
5.0
(1)
"Amazing food. Fantastic beach/pool area. I can't recommend this place enough."
#72
Rip Jack
5.0
(1)
"Rip Jack in PG"
#73
Chillasana
5.0
(1)
"I was taught to surf by John, Chillasana. Highest recommendation, he was superb."
#74
Google Sheets
5.0
(1)
"Hope that helps!"
#75
9015 Seaside Villas
5.0
(1)
"Recommended jud."
#76
Apple Vacations
4.0
(1)
"Try apple vacations or one of the similar sites that bundle."
#77
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
4.0
(1)
"No major complaints."
#78
RIU Palaces
4.0
(1)
"RIU Palaces might be a good option."
#79
Beach Republic
4.0
(1)
"Beach Republic. Their villas are on expensive sides."
#80
Atelier Playa Mujeres
4.0
(1)
"I think Atelier in Playa Mujeres would be a good choice."
#81
Royalton Splash Punta Cana
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at the Royalton Splash Punta Cana."
#82
Velas Vallarta
4.0
(1)
"Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta"
#83
TRS Yucatan
4.0
(1)
"Would recommend that based on what you’re looking for."
#84
Sanctuary
4.0
(1)
"Some resorts that have caught my attention are Unico in Rivera Maya and Sanctuary Cap Cana in the DR."
#85
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites
4.0
(1)
"Much better choice and your 13 yr old nephew would be very happy there with a lazy river, wave pool, waterslides, huge pool"
#86
Thompson
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend the newest hotel in Downtown the Thompson."
#87
Serenade
4.0
(1)
"Serenade All Suites in Punta Cana."
#88
Paraiso de la Bonita
4.0
(1)
"Paraiso de la Bonita just recently opened in Puerto Morelos."
#89
Unico
4.0
(1)
"Unico does have a reputation for having great food."
#90
Princess
4.0
(1)
"Fabulous jerk chicken!"
#91
Sierra-at-Tahoe
4.0
(1)
"Sierra-at-Tahoe is relatively cheap and has lots of great options for beginners."
#92
Soda Springs Resort
4.0
(1)
"Soda Springs will be the cheapest and easiest IMO."
#93
Squaw
2.0
(1)
"Don’t waste your money as a beginner at Squaw."
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