Marina El Cid Spa and Beach Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico · 5★
Top praise
Common complaints
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Seaweed risk: moderate / high
Sargassum seaweed can be heavy and smelly, especially seasonally (often spring/summer, but unpredictable). Workers attempt to remove it daily, but it can still impact the beach and swimming. Some reviews mention the beach is not great for swimming even without sargassum. The resort is in an area prone to sargassum.
Pristine white-sand beach with typically calm, clear waters, ideal for snorkeling and diving at the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park. The resort maintains the beach by raking sand regularly and providing loungers/palapas.
5 restaurants
Fits a family of 5
Confirm room availability with the hotel before booking.
Offers: kids club (4-11 years), teen club, waterpark, babysitting, kids pool, cribs
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