4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews of The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive

4 out of 5
The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1297 out of 2180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 2180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 2180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 2180 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ismael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
-Horrible service! -Limited dining options -Would not return even if the price was 1/2 off
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard David Lindsay,, Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access is convenient. As were beach shades (thatches) and beach chair system - using flags to indicate/reserve available chairs which you can leave unattended for up to an hour.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Del Carmen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisca Bozzalla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent trip to Royal Sands in Mexico was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the resort's charm, hospitality, and attention to detail. As a family, we've had our fair share of travels, but this experience truly stood out as one of the best. Each meal was amazing and they have it all. Whether we were dining by the pool with Manuel, Alexis, Mario and Angel, enjoying a beachfront sunset dinner, or indulging in the offerings at the specialty restaurants and buffets, every dish was amazing. Kudos to the entire staff. We had Piedad and Karla at the buffet and they were amazing. The entertainment at Royal Sands was top-notch. We were treated to a variety of shows, live music, and themed events that kept us entertained throughout our stay. It was refreshing to see such talented performers putting on memorable performances night after night. The amenities at the resort were also wonderful. The pools were in perfect condition and had just the right amount of activity. Not to boring, not too crowded. We also took advantage of the spa services. We got an incredible couples massage from Abril and Ruth on the 4th floor terrace! What truly sets Royal Sands apart is its impeccable service. Every staff member we encountered went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Thank you to everyone - Fer, Wilmer, Miguel and Santiago. You're all doing a great job!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenna Rae

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mabell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: -Amazingly beautiful beach -Extremely friendly staff, very helpful concierges -One of the cheaper options in the area -Very nice pools and swim up bars -Clean facility overall Cons: -Did get food poisoning from one of the restaurants. Difficult to rank it higher after that -Food overall was not bad but fairly mediocre -The “All inclusive” excludes roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the food depending on where you eat -Not much to do at the resort if you are looking for activities compared to others in the area -The hours of the bars are VERY limited for an all inclusive, only opening at 11 and many closing quite early Overall: We enjoyed it for the beach and the price, but likely better options in the area. And the food poisoning definitely knocked it down a star as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good American food. Friendly staff. Nice resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wael

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you want to get Salmonella, visit this damn place. We were a group of 7 and 6 of us got so sick in April 2024.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed there about 3 years ago. The food was great. This time the food was not. All the pastries tasted the same and the main courses were less than stellar. Was disappointed this time.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nai Fey

Travelled with family
The pool area was really nice but I didn’t like how the all exclusive isn’t really all exclusive. There was stuff on menu that has surcharge which means you paid the difference if you wanted that item. And when you order things . They always need your room card so they can itemize what you get even if you didn’t get any thing that didn’t have surcharge. The food was ok. The restaurant food that you had to make reservations for was great. Drinks and alcohol for all exclusives test water down .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra, Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING is included. Just show up & enjoy. I planned my next visit before leaving! LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, McFarland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Friendly staff, good food. Beautiful Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Prescott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spa and gym. Incredible staff. Great activities. Always wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property is a time share property. It is not fully all inclusive, there are good and drinks that are not included, it was annoying not truly knowing if you were gonna have to pay for something or not. It is also not a new property so the furniture and rooms are outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goregous pool, great staff, amazing food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Pamela,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us.We appreciate your kind words about our hard-working staff, nice pools and delicious culinary offer.We hope to see you again soon!Warm regards.

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Gina,Thank you for your review.We hope to welcoming you again soon!Regards.

8/10 Good

Ricardo Trejo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome beach and food and perfect pool bars....very recommended 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Ricardo,Thank you for reviewing your recent stay with us.We are happy to see that you enjoyed our beach and pool bars.Thank you for recommending us.We look forward to seeing you again soon!Regards.

8/10 Good

Anne Hailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food options are ok but I feel that it can improve on its variety especially at the buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Anne Hailey,Thank you for your review.We're happy to see that you enjoyed the cleanliness of our facilities and our staff service and attention.We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve.We hope to see you again soon!Warm regards.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Jose,Thank you for your review.We're glad that you had a 5-stars stay with us.We look forward to seeing you again soon!Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite atmosphere and ver friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr,2024
Dear Deborah,Thank you for your review.We are glad to see you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!Regards.

6/10 Okay

Sarah E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in staff at Royal sands do not service with a smile. There was particularly a lady named Rosa at the building A that seemed to be in a very bad mood each time I went up to ask for some help or inquiries. Each time I spoke with her, I could not help but to wonder why an all-inclusive hotel such as this would hire such a staff who can make their resort look bad and makes visitors not want to come back. Non of them smiled which is so surprising for an all-inclusive resort. They did not seem happy with their job. The only person that seemed to want to help was a concierge I came across named Maria who helped with booking with reservations for dinner and another lady named Mia. They were both kind and wanted to genuinely be of service. Our first concierge named Andrea disappeared after the first day when he saw we had no interest in his sales of timeshare. He was wanted to try and book a timeshare meeting the moment we had just arrived and needed rest and downtime from travel. He seemed ill-timed and insensitive to the resort visitors needs. The beach was nice, although you must be down by the beach to reserve by 5-6am every morning. Also you had to give your key card to the servers each time you ordered something from the restaurant and the pool bar which was so strange and inconvenient. I had to look for my key card many times because the attendant took so long to bring it back when we were ready to head back to our room. Overall, was not an ideal experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have come to Cancun probably ten times in my life. While the the room itself was Nice ish (old bathrooms- not the most modern furniture, but very clean and always replenished with water bottles etc) the minute you stepped outside of the room, with your all inclusive bracelet MANY thing were not included. Wanted a compari spritz? Nope Had to pay for that. Wanted tequila blanco shots? Nope had To pay extra, you Could only have repasado shots. Wanted a certain appetizer, salad, or entree at the restaurant? Nope there was a surcharge. For someone staying in a two bedroom oceanfront villa with a VIP All inclusive access bracelet, I can tell you I would not return and have never been so Nickeled and dimed like that for an “all inclusive” plan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy James

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and beach. Rooms we had were great and loved it. Close stores and malls to walk to as well and free shuttle to neighboring resort. Our host Lesley went out of her way to give information and make reservations for us. Even when she was not at work she was still helping us. I would stay here again and if I go back to Cancun we will stay there again for sure. Nicest resort Iv ever stayed at. The only issue we had was with the all inclusive stipulations with drinks. When you pay to have a beautiful view and want to stay on the outside balcony to enjoy the view it should not be a chore to get drinks to your room. Two beer each is not realistic and your fridge should be stocked with what you request. Or a six pack at a time would be nice. This was a complaint from other guests as well. Not just me. That was our only issue and suggestion to correct.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lloyd Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tried to sell time share, took room key for every meal and sometimes took a long time to get it back to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 2 May,2024
Dear Lloyd Lee,Thank you so much for your review of your recent stay at The Royal Cancun!We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. Your comfort and convenience are important to us, and we regret that the process of retrieving your room key for meals was not as seamless as it should have been. Rest assured, we will address this matter with our team to ensure smoother handling of room keys in the future.We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope that despite this issue, you were still able to enjoy your overall experience at our resort.Thank you for choosing The Royal Cancun, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.Warm Regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Sarmad polus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad, mission viejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
About hotel : All the staff were professional, clean and polite, the hotel is very beautiful and the rooms are clean But about Expedia:didn't explain much about the regular room and that's why we had to pay more for the room with view the ocean "Royal Suite", for two people this extra cost was about $400 however for us if the regular rooms were also the ocean view and for us It was enough . If was more explanations about this rooms , were given on the Expedia website, we would have chosen it royal suit with extra payment
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Li

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulziihutag

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can feel true Caribbean atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are helpful and clean but they need to have some kind of restaurant open for late arrival guests to eat because I come late at night after 10 pm and hungry and can’t get some thing to eat I have to wait until morning
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LONEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was concerned about losing Capt’s Cove and La Conquistador as dining options but the new Bistro did a great job of minimizing those concerns. The ambience of the waterfront dining at CCove will be missed, however. The service level of the staff is what makes this place so outstanding and it is still there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 24 Apr,2024
Dear Loney,Thank you for sharing your experience of your recent stay at The Royal Sands.We're delighted to hear that you found the new Club Bistro to be a great addition and that it helped to minimize any concerns about the loss of Captain's Cove and La Conquistador as dining options. It's wonderful to know that the service level of our staff continues to be outstanding and contributes to the enjoyment of your stay.While we understand your sentiment about missing the ambiance of waterfront dining at Captain's Cove, we appreciate your understanding of the changes. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will continue to strive to provide the best possible dining experiences for our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the future.Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, all inclusive is a great choice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 24 Apr,2024
Dear Jorge,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at The Royal Sands.We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our beautiful gardens and the all-inclusive option. It's wonderful to hear that you found it to be a great choice for your stay.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Pasco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful vacation spot! Quiet, safe, very clean, and friendly staff! Cannot wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 24 Apr,2024
Dear Joseph,Thank you for your review of your recent stay at The Royal Sands. We're glad you found it wonderful, quiet, safe, clean, and enjoyed our friendly staff.We look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the future.Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and welcoming! One of the cleanest resorts that we’ve stayed!! Food was great, beach was white sand and beautiful! Every room has a great ocean view! We will certainly return and suggest to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 24 Apr,2024
Dear Dawn,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at The Royal Sands. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our friendly and welcoming staff, the cleanliness of our resort, the delicious food, and the beautiful white sand beach with great ocean views.We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 25 Apr,2024
Dear Robert,Thank you for sharing your experience of your recent stay at The Royal Sands.We truly appreciate your positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your time with us.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well-kept property with amazing staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time ever to Cancun so i dont know how any other resort is but my family and i had a blast at the Royal Sands
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Hussein

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
staff rude , service sucks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Inna, SF

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Kind of repetitive menu
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 2 May,2024
Dear Inna,Thank you for sharing your feedback following your recent visit to The Royal Sands.We appreciate your insight regarding our menu offerings. While we understand your concern about repetition, we're thrilled to inform you that we offer a wide variety of dining options throughout the resort to cater to diverse tastes and preferences.From the savory delights of La Veranda's international cuisine to the fresh flavors of sushi and poke balls at Sand Dollar, there's something to satisfy every palate. Guests can also indulge in poolside snacks at Char Hut, bar snacks at Sidelines Sports Bar, and delectable wood-fired pizzas at Bartolo's Pizza. Our 24-hour room service ensures that you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or supper at any time of day.Additionally, our themed dinner shows at Gran Salon Hacienda Sisal offer a unique dining experience, while Royal Express serves up mouthwatering roast and fried chicken, ribs, meatloaf, and salads. Club Bistro offers classic continental favorites, while Veranda del Mar tantalizes taste buds with Caribbean lobster, shrimp, and the catch of the day. And for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine, Hacienda Sisal is the perfect choice.Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously seek to improve our guests' experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a refreshed culinary experience.Warm Regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

8/10 Good

Nathasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with gorgeous views and vey clean. Concierge was amazingly helpful! Needs more staff serving, food needs alot of work, and stay away from the timeshare people for a discount, not worth 90 minutes of your vacation and sales is very pushy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has some weird rules and quirks but over all felt safe, clean and drinks were always fantastic. Not the typical so strong you can't even drink it Mexico drink. Good options are less than other resorts but the quality was there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024