Resorts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Resorts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AllInclusiveResorts, r/WaltDisneyWorld, r/PuntaCana, r/cancun, r/chubbytravel. Top-rated brands include Breathless (4.5/5), Saratoga Springs (5.0/5), Royalton (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews198
Subreddits29
Posts63
Brands86
Products32
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#1
Breathless
4.5
(6)
"Breathless Riviera Maya would be such a good option for you."
"I’ve been to Breathless twice and loved it."
"All of my college groups, Bach/bachelorette parties, and younger honeymooners love these resorts."
"For August party vibes with solid food and decent quality, check out Breathless Cancun Soul."
"I like Breathless ... for my younger groups that want to party!"
"Breathless Cancun Soul is a great option."
#2
Saratoga Springs
5.0
(5)
"Love Saratoga Springs. Two bigger pools with slides and a great splash pad for little kids."
"On Disney property there are 4 options. I’ll put them in order for you Saratoga springs>Port Orleans>Old Key West>Coronado Springs."
"Great pool, great theming, and nice boat ride to the Springs."
"I liked Saratoga Springs and we could take the boat over to Disney Springs."
"It’s worth noting that one end of Saratoga Springs is easily walkable to Disney Springs."
#3
Royalton
4.2
(6)
"100% recommend. Steakhouse and Japanese place are best."
"Royalton CHIC Punta Cana ... All three draw a younger scene and keep the energy going day and night."
"I like ... Royalton Chic ... for my younger groups that want to party!"
"Royalton Chic if you want a real"
"Royalton ... are the brands that come to mind."
"I’ve stayed at a Royalton. It was great."
#4
Secrets
4.6
(5)
"The food and drinks were delicious, activities were a lot of fun, swam with sea turtles at the resort, the spa was nice, and the staff was fantastic."
"Secrets playa Blanca is gorgeous, just over a year old amazing service, great food, great cocktails, nice powder sand."
"I witnessed a beautiful ceremony at Secrets Bahia Mita near Puerto Vallarta last fall."
"Check out secrets cap cana, impressions moxche."
"Secrets Playa Blanca is a great option."
#5
Hyatt Ziva
4.8
(4)
"I too came to say Hyatt Ziva!"
"Hyatt Ziva. It’s typically on the pricier side, but if you can find a deal it’ll check your boxes."
"Hyatt Ziva, Royalton Bavaro, Dreams Onyx, Riu Palace Bavaro, and Bahia Principe Fantasia are all great for kids."
"Hyatt Ziva ... are the brands that come to mind."
#6
Wilderness Lodge
4.8
(4)
"Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary, or AKL."
"I did one in the Wilderness lodge, was great because you can leave your room without having to go outside."
"We went to Wilderness Lodge. It was actually great because we had to evacuate from Tampa."
"Wilderness Lodge, AKL, Yacht and Beach, Contemporary."
#7
Riu Republica
3.6
(5)
"Is the best."
"Go straight to Riu Republica if thats the case."
"The go to for a good party resort is Riu Republica."
"If you have the taste for finer things, you might not like the RIU."
"Got horrible reviews. Dirty rooms, elevators dont work, service is trash."
#8
Dreams Playa Mujeres
4.5
(4)
"A pretty good value for the points."
"Very nice, calm and clean."
"I ended up booking Dreams Playa Mujeres…I’m flying out of Newark so Cancun isn’t a terrible flight."
"A few options: Dreams Playa Mujeres, Finest PM, Hyatt Ziva Cancun"
#9
Xcaret
4.5
(4)
"Xcaret Arte is amazing and includes all the parks, which will keep up busy!"
"Arte is a cut above the rest. Amazing service, great pools, good food, fun classes, parks are a bonus."
"Xcaret Arte is a great pick for food + activities."
"From the list I would select Xcaret Arte."
#10
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
4.3
(4)
"Would be my top choices."
"It was a great stay, but no personal or "special" touches."
"Consider Hyatt Ziva Cancun or Dreams Playa Mujeres."
"A few options: Dreams Playa Mujeres, Finest PM, Hyatt Ziva Cancun"
#11
RIU
4.3
(4)
"Adults-only with awesome ocean views from most rooms"
"RIU Santa Fe in Cabo if you’re okay with a wilder crowd."
"I like ... Riu ... for my younger groups that want to party!"
"RIU is probably your best bet."
#12
Iberostar
4.0
(4)
"Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in Jamaica was beautiful."
"I’ve stayed at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites which was awesome."
"Iberostar resorts I noticed have more European guests."
"We have stayed at iberostar and moon palace Cancun recently and found those to be great."
#13
Port Orleans
3.8
(4)
"I second this- I stayed at port Orleans recently and while the boat to Disney springs was nice (and the rest of the resort was great!)"
"Port Orleans."
"Either of the Port Orleans resorts. Boats that take you to Disney Springs are a nice change of pace from the buses."
"Port Orleans is decent and it has a direct boat to DS."
#14
Miraval
5.0
(3)
"Miraval was one of the best spiritual and wellness vacations."
"You might like a Miraval resort."
"Miraval and Dove Mountain are both absolutely fantastic."
#15
Couples Resorts
5.0
(3)
"Couples Resorts does it best, in my opinion."
"Couples Resorts does it best, in my opinion."
"Mid to high end"
#16
Pearl Farm Beach Resort
5.0
(3)
"Pearl Farm Beach Resort (no long lines but check the price tag)"
"If samal, Pearl Farm would be the best."
"Will never go wrong with Pearl Farm. Top class service."
#17
Heritage Awali
5.0
(3)
"Awali is all inclusive n nice."
"Heritage Awali really offers an unforgettable experience."
"Heritage Awali is very good."
#18
Sanctuary
5.0
(3)
"Sanctuary!"
"Sanctuary. Sits on the side of Camelback Mountain."
"I like Sanctuary and the Montelucia."
#19
Beaches Negril
5.0
(3)
"It's a great resort, too, with an incredible beach."
"Beaches Negril is a great option."
"Huge spend. Loved it."
#20
Excellence
5.0
(3)
"I went to Excellence Punta Cana solo last November and it was great."
"Excellence in Punta Cana is gorgeous and like $300 a night (and adults only)."
"Excellence Riviera Cancun is the best bang for your buck."
#21
Grand Velas
4.7
(3)
"Grand Velas- all of them!"
"He loved GV. He liked the different activities that they did during the day and that they didn’t push it."
"I’ve also stayed at Grand Velas several times and would go back."
#22
Port Orleans French Quarter
4.7
(3)
"POFQ great for 10 n under kiddos esp while POR also a fav can go to teens."
"Port Orleans French Quarter. Has one of the best pools ever for kids."
"POR/POFQ or Saratoga Springs are all solid choices."
#23
Aulani
4.7
(3)
"One option to consider would be Aulani, which is a Disney property in Hawaii."
"You really can’t go wrong at Aulani with a kid as the resort is really geared for kids to enjoy."
"The kids (4&9) absolutely loved it."
#24
Atlantis
4.7
(3)
"Atlantis is still great, and the new Atlantis Royal."
"My husband and I just spent a week at the Atlantis and we loved it."
"Is good if you have kids and want to keep them entertained."
#25
St. Regis
4.7
(3)
"I would recommend the St. Regis if you can swing it."
"St Regis is the only one here near a 5 star experience."
"St. Regis is the five star resort (although they are constantly getting panned on their food)."
#26
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
4.3
(3)
"This hotel has an incredible pool and lazy river, the restaurants are delicious (bottomless mimosas at breakfast!)."
"Non-Disney Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace."
"We’ve stayed at Hilton Lake Buena Vista a number of times. The rooms are a bit shabby/dated, but the lobby, restaurants, and pool are lovely."
#27
Temptation Cancun
4.3
(3)
"I just got back from Temptations in Cancun."
"Temptation in Cancun ISNT a swinger/lifestyle resort."
"Temptation in Cancun is adult only (not couples only) and topless permitted."
#28
Planet Hollywood
4.0
(3)
"Planet Hollywood has been on my excursions and they are so lit."
"I like ... Planet Hollywood for my younger groups that want to party!"
"My solo clients love planet Hollywood in Cancun as well as breathless soul."
#29
Finest
5.0
(2)
"Can second Finest. They have a family suite with a King bed, sofa bed, and separate bedroom with twin beds."
"We had the best time at Finest."
#30
Hilton Hawaiian Village
5.0
(2)
"They loved the hilton village."
"It has everything on site (multiple restaurants, stores, entertainment, etc.). Highly recommend!"
#31
Dreams
5.0
(2)
"Dreams Playa Mujeras. Very kid and toddler friendly."
"Our family favorite is Dreams Playa Mujeres."
#32
Secrets Maroma
5.0
(2)
"Secrets resorts have great food..i can vouch for maroma."
"Best beach--Secrets Maroma, best food--tie between Atelier PM and Hotel Xcaret Arte."
#33
SSR The Paddock
5.0
(2)
"SSR The Paddock is our favourite neighborhood. Always try to stay there."
"The pool at the Paddock area has an awesome slide, a hot tub, and a splash pad, along with a poolside bar."
#34
UNICO
5.0
(2)
"Unico is great!"
"Go to UNICO in Riviera Maya!"
#35
Buddy Dive
5.0
(2)
"We went there the first time and enjoyed it so much we’re going back."
"Buddy Dive, nice big apartment style places, trucks can get to all the off road dive spots as long as it isn't too wet from rain, fantastic house reef for a quick and easy night dive before bed."
#36
Animal Kingdom Lodge
5.0
(2)
"AKL. Everything is inside."
"Based on actual personal experience... I'd say Animal Kingdom Lodge. The staff was fantastic and I felt so safe."
#37
Baha Mar
5.0
(2)
"Baha mar. Plenty for everyone to do."
"Baha Mar in Bahamas"
#38
Disney Contemporary Resort
5.0
(2)
"Gotta be contemporary...so much concrete, it is like a nuclear bunker."
"Contemporary, AKL, Wilderness, Swan, Dolphin, Beach, Yatch, these are the ones with zero chance of flooding."
#39
Le Blanc
5.0
(2)
"Le Blanc or Grand Velas Riviera Maya"
"Hands down the nicest AI we have been to."
#40
Sandals
4.5
(2)
"Sandals has a bunch that are all either new or updated and have great food."
"I think Sandals Resorts would be a great option. They include a ton of activities, lots of restaurants, and more."
#41
Mousai
4.5
(2)
"The Mousai in Puerto Vallarta is sooooo much nicer than the one in Cancun imo."
"Hotel Mousai is in the Hotel Zone (so less of a “resort feel”) but has a decent beach and pools, good food, a distinctive decor"
#42
Club Med
4.5
(2)
"I 500% recommend you look into Club Med."
"Have you considered Club Med? They have ESF instructors and know how to keep kids busy."
#43
Finest Playa Mujeres
4.5
(2)
"A smaller property with an adults-only section."
"A few options: Dreams Playa Mujeres, Finest PM, Hyatt Ziva Cancun"
#44
Turkoise
4.5
(2)
"Turkoise!!"
"Which looks good."
#45
Villa La Estancia
4.5
(2)
"Villa La Estancia is located right on the swimmable Medano Beach."
"Try Villa La Estancia, it was fine."
#46
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
4.5
(2)
"We just did Paradisus Playa Del Carmen as a family of 5, and my kids loved it."
"Would fit the bill."
#47
Atelier
4.5
(2)
"Atelier was amazing. Highly recommended."
"Atelier, Unico, Xcaret Arte"
#48
Yacht Club
4.5
(2)
"I did ride out a hurricane at Yacht Club in 2019. Would absolutely be my pick."
"For us, Yacht Club for allowing pets."
#49
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
4.5
(2)
"Great for families. Highly recommend."
"Is great, but you will want to pay for a nicer room."
#50
Palace Resorts
4.5
(2)
"Palace Resorts (Nizuc or Sunrise for your budget) ... All have veeery high quality food!"
"Palace Resorts Le Blanc or Sun Palace in Cabo/Cancun. They are both adults only resorts with LeBlanc being a high tier."
#51
Westin
4.5
(2)
"Both the Westin club and Marriott Ocean Club on Maui are fantastic."
"I enjoyed The Westin Desert Willows in Palm Springs. Friendly staff, very clean, facilities were nice, and great location."
#52
El Dorado Royale
4.0
(2)
"El Dorado Royale ... are the brands that come to mind."
"For AO Restaurant Dining- El Dorado Royale/Casitas Royale"
#53
Zilara
4.0
(2)
"Zilara Cap Cana was excellent. The Indian and the French Polynesian restaurants were great."
"Went to Zilara in February 2025. Water, both pool and beach was cold. Food scene was decent but at the buffets, the employees serve you and most are very inattentive."
#54
Old Key West
4.0
(2)
"If you don't mind the walk, technically, you can walk to Disney Springs from OKW. The boat ride is much better."
"Old key west! multiple pools but main pool has a slide for kids and a little splash zone."
#55
Riu Dunamar
4.0
(2)
"Has 2 water parks, one for smaller kids and the other for older kids/adults."
"Riu Dunamar. Budget friendly, and has water slides."
#56
Coronado Springs
4.0
(2)
"Coronado springs is pretty close, which a nice pool, or if you want to be able to walk, there is Saratoga Springs."
"During Dorian, my wife, dog, and I stayed at Coronado Springs in the tower."
#57
Moon Palace
4.0
(2)
"Budget friendly and close nearby town"
"Moon palace."
#58
Generations Riviera Maya
4.0
(2)
"A little up on the budget spectrum."
"Generations Riviera Maya offers 2 and 3 bedroom suites."
#59
Two Bunch
4.0
(2)
"Would recommend Two Bunch Resort"
"Two Bunch Resort in Palm Springs"
#60
Hilton
3.5
(2)
"Hilton La Romana resort is about $435/night including all the taxes. Food is great, and you can snorkel right off their beach safely."
"Hilton Playa Del Carmen is for couples and older crowd if you wanna relaxing vacation."
#61
Ibnii
2.0
(3)
"Ibnii seemed well reviewed so was on my list but Coorg wilderness has been topping the list!"
"Ibnii has been on a downhill for a while now. Go for wilderness"
"Ibnii is shite. Horrible food. Go for Coorg a wilderness or Marriot or Timbertales"
#62
Hedonism II
3.0
(2)
"Hedonism 2."
"There’s Hedonism II in Jamaica."
#63
Beach Villas at KoOlina
5.0
(1)
"Next to the Disney resort are the Beach Villas at KoOlina."
#64
Oglebay
5.0
(1)
"Oglebay is great for families."
#65
Andaz
5.0
(1)
"We stayed at Andaz Wailea which was a phenomenal resort."
#66
Hawks Nest State Park
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Hawks Nest State Park!"
#67
Lovango Resort
5.0
(1)
"Lovango resort is probably what you’re looking for. It’s on its own island with a beach and pool and the food is excellent."
#68
Fairmont Princess
5.0
(1)
"We just spent Thanksgiving break at the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale."
#69
Lopesan Resort
4.0
(1)
"The new Lopesan Resort is pretty and has an adults only side."
#70
Hard Rock
4.0
(1)
"Hard Rock ... are the brands that come to mind."
#71
Waters Edge Resort
4.0
(1)
"Waters Edge Resort in Westbrook, CT"
#72
Hyatt
4.0
(1)
"Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana – quieter, upscale, great food."
#73
Impressions
4.0
(1)
"Check out secrets cap cana, impressions moxche."
#74
Saybrook Point Inn
4.0
(1)
"Saybrook Point Inn in Old Saybrook, CT"
#75
TRS
4.0
(1)
"TRS Turquesa – adults-only with access to a big complex, lots to do."
#76
Tamara Coorg
4.0
(1)
"Try tamara coorg very well nested in nature and also near tadiyandamool if you are intrested in trekking"
#77
Rosewood Stay
4.0
(1)
"Try “The Bungalow 1934” or “Rose Wood Stay”. You are lucky if you get the booking"
#78
The Bungalow 1934
4.0
(1)
"Try “The Bungalow 1934” or “Rose Wood Stay”. You are lucky if you get the booking"
#79
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
4.0
(1)
"The best? You don't list a budget, so I'll recommend La Casa de La Playa by Xcaret in Riviera Maya."
#80
Park Hyatt
4.0
(1)
"Park Hyatt (there's a lovely outdoor space) but unfortunately they had a minimum spend."
#81
La Casa de la Playa
4.0
(1)
"$2400/person per night? Definitely look at La Casa de la Playa then."
#82
Canaan Valley
4.0
(1)
"If you want relaxing and quiet, Canaan Valley or Blackwater Falls State parks."
#83
Paradisus
4.0
(1)
"Paradisus La Perla was actually on a short list me and my gf have! Haven’t seen it recommended much, but it seemed nice, wasn’t too expensive, and had a high review score."
#84
Stonewall Resort
4.0
(1)
"Stonewall Resort might be a good fit."
#85
Nemacolin
4.0
(1)
"Another FANTASTIC place just north of WV is Nemacolin."
#86
Sunscape
1.0
(2)
"Avoid Sunscape brand they are terrible."
"Avoid Sunscape brand we were just at one. Its budget but you get what you pay for. It was terrible."
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