Grand Sunset Princess
Riviera Maya, Mexico · 5★
Property
Guest reviews
Top praise
- Beautiful and well-maintained grounds with lush tropical landscaping.
- Excellent variety of pools, including kids' pools, adult-only pools, and swim-up bars.
- Good food variety, especially in specialty restaurants, and generally good quality.
Common complaints
- Beach can be rocky, eroded, and have significant seaweed (sargassum).
- Resort is very large, requiring a lot of walking, and signage can be poor.
- Food quality can be inconsistent, with some disappointment in buffets and long lines for specialty restaurants.
Heads up
- Reports of coati entering rooms via balconies and being aggressive with food.
- Past reports of food poisoning from the buffet (though recent reviews are more positive on food quality).
- Significant sargassum seaweed can severely impact beach usability during peak season.
Beach & Pool
Seaweed risk: moderate
Sargassum season generally runs from May to October, with the worst months being July and August. However, it can start as early as March/April and last until November. Resorts do their best to clean the beaches, but large quantities can make swimming challenging. 2026 is predicted to potentially be a bad year for sargassum.
Gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach with palm trees and calm water. Some reviews mention it can be rocky or have seaweed, especially at the entrance to the sea.
Food & Drink
12 restaurants
Family
Fits a family of 5
Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.
Offers: kids club (4-12 years), teen club, waterpark, babysitting, kids pool, cribs
Transfer
Transfer not included.
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