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Gran Porto Resort All Inclusive-Rebranded as PANAMA JACK
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staff the best good location to 5th ave a little small hotel for me
Wonderful hotel, with a friendly staff. Room was nice, cleaned and restocked daily, with great air conditioning and WiFi. We used the Spa and would highly recommend! Beautiful views! Close to 5th avenue for a day of shopping.
We have stayed at this hotel before and really enjoyed our time there. The staff is so willing to assist you to make your stay even better. It was great to see Anna was still at the reservations desk and she was able to get us our room that we had stayed in before and also have our kids room right next to us where we shared a balcony. Entertainment every night was great and we were there for Taco Night and we really enjoyed it. Since they changed from Gran Porto to Panama Jack, the only disappointing thing was the food. Il Pescatore was no longer there and they said the staff could make what we would like from their old menu, but it wasn't good at all. I am not sure they understood what we were asking for and just put something together. Also, Maria's food had changed and there wasn't much to choose from like there was before. Maria's Mayan Coffee is still the best and with a great presentation. The 24hr "café" also seemed to have the same stuff and not much of a variety that they use to have. Not everyone likes seafood and it seemed to me there was always a lot there. The Coffee Bar is new and was a great addition. By no means did we starve but it would have been nice to have more of a variety of food.
Wr had a very enjoyable time and the whole staff made us feel very welcomed and were very helpful in everything and did ut with a smile ! I beleive your Staff all need to be commended for their hard work and attitude, They really are Who made the visit so enjoyable and pleasant . Great group of staff and they will make Panama Jack very successful!
+: 1. Service staff was great, always ready to help you out & get you what you need. 2. Room was very nice. 3. Enjoyed the mimosas and buffet each morning. 4. Pool area was pretty nice & entertainment staff was decent. 5. Location to 5th Ave. -: 1. Upon arrival we upgraded to the junior suite with a beach walk out that included the cabana. Finally got to our room, went outside and were immediately disappointed. Had we been able to see the cabana location & the state of the ocean we would have never paid the extra $560. Cabana was located in the back row behind 3/4 rows of lounge chairs & right next to the cabana beside us. Random people used the cabanas and didn't pay for them, security never did anything about it. Ocean was disgusting. We get that there's nothing that can be done about mother nature and her seaweed, but surely the hotel could have it removed quicker & not let it rot and stink. 2. Food - NOT good. First the Italian restaurant was being remodeled so that left Brazilian Steakhousk, Serape & the buffet. Brazilian place was absolutely disgusting-food was overcooked (I like my stuff well done, but geesh), fatty, greasy, YUCKY. Serape was ok-nothing special. Buffet for lunch & dinner wasn't good either. Only thing that was kinda good was the beach/poolside lunch that the servers brought. Jack 24 place was GROSS. The cheese was laying there totally melted and sweating. 3. Shows at night were pretty boring. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
We had a wonderful time. The kids loved the pool. I loved the friendly staff. The offerings for activities were numerous, varied, and worthwhile. We hope to return next summer!
It was horrible! The beds were not comfortable, room was hideous! The beach smelled, dirty!
Nice hotel. Beach not nice. Employees mostly pleasing
.Nice hotel, terrible beach, better beach nearby. Could use a shallow beach for kids
Excellent the staff was amazing! I asked for ceviche and they prepared some for my husband and me! It was the best I’ve had! Great job!
There is no beach available. It's very disappointing going to the beach and not able to get into the ocean.
we loved the resort food was great especially steak at Italian restaurant all the staff was very friendly and went out of way to help enjoy your stay.
Requested a standard room with a king size bed upon booking. When checking in they told us that they don’t have king size bed in standard rooms but it’s in option at booking?. Please take care of that. Maybe they do it so we can upgrade because they did tell me you can get a king size for $40 more a night. Aside from that our room had a leakage from the A/C took them about 2 phone calls later to send some one over. Once fixed it let our room very smelly.
We booked and paid for ocean front room. When arrived were given ocean view. We complained and were then moved 2 days later but no refund of any money. The buffet was closed several nights. The Mexican restaurant food is not good but the Italian restaurant is excellent. The rooms are set up for families including the high end rooms with bunk beds, double beds, etc. The staff are excellent and accommodating although does not appear to be as many staff. The day of check out, the only elevator was not working. There was limited Canadian alcohol and it was not replaced. We had been coming to the Grand Porto (previous to Panama Jack) for several years and loved it. We will not be returning.
This hotel had clean rooms and friendly staff. The beach was nice but there is a lot of seaweed that washes up which is not the most pleasant. This hotel is just 2 blocks from 5th avenue which has great shopping and some wonderful restaurants. The biggest downfall of this hotel is the restaurants. Except for breakfast, the food was marginal. I would not return to this hotel solely based on the food quality. We were thankful on the days that we took excursions that provided food because it was much better than the hotel food. Everything else about the hotel is 4 star.
Highly recommend for exceptional customer service and bring family friendly. I will definitely return to this resort for its cleanliness and access to the beach and excursions outside of the resort.
We like that the beach, shopping and all other stuff was within a walk or a short drive from us.
My point of comparison is The Royal, Playa Del Carmen just across the street. Since we were bringing our4 year old for the first time we chose this hotel for the location. I assume the Royal is close to the top of the list in terms of over all service and food choices. I guess I'm too picky because after a few days the food gets repetitive and there is almost always an issue with the freshness aspect of the food when it sits out on a buffet line. So with the Gran Porto there was a noticeable decrease in the overall food quality and selection that is probably pretty typical of these resorts. On the other hand, my wife thinks the food is generally good. The main good point of this hotel is the location, just a few blocks from 5th avenue shops. The cons: this area of beach is not nearly as wide as it was 5 years ago. The ocean directly in front of the hotel is not very swimmable due to rocks and manamade seawalls, the ocean directly in front had a foul odor at times that was not noticeable when walking north along the beach, reserved a room with king bed and were told only offered 2 queens, our room had bunk beds too which were a negative - too dangerous for my 4 year old son, construction noise, pools not heated/too cold (I think this is everywhere in Riviera maya),
Jose of the bar wait staff was awesome. Carlos, Manuel and Miguel always keep us moving
We all enjoyed are stay. We were not told that the hotel was going through a make over wish we were told. Workers were over the top especially They were so good and made are stay great! Erika chef, Jose poolside server, david bartender, phillipe bartender,,the activties were nice pool side. The shows and music at night was very nice. some audience participation would go a long way! over all we had a great time thank you!
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Spa
- 2 outdoor pools
Gran Porto Resort All Inclusive-Rebranded as PANAMA JACK places you next to Mamitas Beach Club and Pier Navega. This 287-room, 4-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a free water park. It's in central Playa del Carmen and also a short walk from Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall and Playa del Carmen Main Beach.
Dining
This resort is home to 7 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or make new friends at the free daily manager's reception.
Rooms
An LCD TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a minibar, a coffee maker, and a ceiling fan.
Property features
Gran Porto Resort All Inclusive-Rebranded as PANAMA JACK features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a free water park. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this all-inclusive resort include a children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna.
Guest reviews for Gran Porto Resort All Inclusive-Rebranded as PANAMA JACK
Everyone
staff the best good location to 5th ave a little small hotel for me
Everyone
Wonderful hotel, with a friendly staff. Room was nice, cleaned and restocked daily, with great air conditioning and WiFi. We used the Spa and would highly recommend! Beautiful views! Close to 5th avenue for a day of shopping.
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Sep 14, 2018
Dear Mr. Kaylie, thank you for sharing your vauable feedback. We are truly happy to read that you enjoyed a wonderful holiday. We are already looking forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future to continue exceeding your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
25th wedding anniversary get away
Everyone
We have stayed at this hotel before and really enjoyed our time there. The staff is so willing to assist you to make your stay even better. It was great to see Anna was still at the reservations desk and she was able to get us our room that we had stayed in before and also have our kids room right next to us where we shared a balcony. Entertainment every night was great and we were there for Taco Night and we really enjoyed it. Since they changed from Gran Porto to Panama Jack, the only disappointing thing was the food. Il Pescatore was no longer there and they said the staff could make what we would like from their old menu, but it wasn't good at all. I am not sure they understood what we were asking for and just put something together. Also, Maria's food had changed and there wasn't much to choose from like there was before. Maria's Mayan Coffee is still the best and with a great presentation. The 24hr "café" also seemed to have the same stuff and not much of a variety that they use to have. Not everyone likes seafood and it seemed to me there was always a lot there. The Coffee Bar is new and was a great addition. By no means did we starve but it would have been nice to have more of a variety of food.
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Sep 5, 2018
Dear Mrs. Rose, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We are truly happy to know that you had a wonderful holiday and our staff provided you with a memorable service. Please rest assured that we will share your observations with our team in order to improve our service standards. Thank you for your visit and we truly hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back to continue exceeding your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
exceptional staff / hotel / resort!!!
Everyone
Wr had a very enjoyable time and the whole staff made us feel very welcomed and were very helpful in everything and did ut with a smile ! I beleive your Staff all need to be commended for their hard work and attitude, They really are Who made the visit so enjoyable and pleasant . Great group of staff and they will make Panama Jack very successful!
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Aug 10, 2018
Dear Willie, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We are truly happy to read that you had a wonderful holiday. We are truly proud to read that our staff went above and beyond to provide you with a memorable service. Thank you for your visit and we are already looking forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future to continue exceeding your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
read - the good, the bad and the ugly (honesty)
Everyone
+: 1. Service staff was great, always ready to help you out & get you what you need. 2. Room was very nice. 3. Enjoyed the mimosas and buffet each morning. 4. Pool area was pretty nice & entertainment staff was decent. 5. Location to 5th Ave. -: 1. Upon arrival we upgraded to the junior suite with a beach walk out that included the cabana. Finally got to our room, went outside and were immediately disappointed. Had we been able to see the cabana location & the state of the ocean we would have never paid the extra $560. Cabana was located in the back row behind 3/4 rows of lounge chairs & right next to the cabana beside us. Random people used the cabanas and didn't pay for them, security never did anything about it. Ocean was disgusting. We get that there's nothing that can be done about mother nature and her seaweed, but surely the hotel could have it removed quicker & not let it rot and stink. 2. Food - NOT good. First the Italian restaurant was being remodeled so that left Brazilian Steakhousk, Serape & the buffet. Brazilian place was absolutely disgusting-food was overcooked (I like my stuff well done, but geesh), fatty, greasy, YUCKY. Serape was ok-nothing special. Buffet for lunch & dinner wasn't good either. Only thing that was kinda good was the beach/poolside lunch that the servers brought. Jack 24 place was GROSS. The cheese was laying there totally melted and sweating. 3. Shows at night were pretty boring. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Aug 10, 2018
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. Please, rest assured that we will address the concerns you have kindly mentioned with our team in order to improve our service standards. We are truly sorry for not meeting your expectations. But we truly hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future to truly provide you with all that we have to offer and exceed your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
Everyone
We had a wonderful time. The kids loved the pool. I loved the friendly staff. The offerings for activities were numerous, varied, and worthwhile. We hope to return next summer!
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Aug 6, 2018
Dear Mrs. Chrissy, thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We are truly happy to read you had such a wonderful holiday and you and your family fully enjoyed our activities and facilities. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back very soon to continue exceeding your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
Everyone
It was horrible! The beds were not comfortable, room was hideous! The beach smelled, dirty!
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Aug 6, 2018
Dear guest, thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We are truly sorry to read that you did not enjoy our room accommodations and the beach area, this situation is temporary, but unfortunately the Riviera Maya has been greatly affected by sargassum. We truly hope that very soon this would be over to once again enjoy the beautiful beaches that Playa del Carmen has to offer. I remain at your service and best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
Everyone
Nice hotel. Beach not nice. Employees mostly pleasing
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Jul 31, 2018
Dear guest, thank you for sharing your review and letting us know you had a wonderful holiday. Thank you for your visit and we are already looking forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back once again in the near future. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
Everyone
.Nice hotel, terrible beach, better beach nearby. Could use a shallow beach for kids
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Jul 26, 2018
Dear guest, thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We truly hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back to exceed your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
Everyone
Excellent the staff was amazing! I asked for ceviche and they prepared some for my husband and me! It was the best I’ve had! Great job!
Review comment
Marilú Inglés responded on Jul 23, 2018
Dear S, thank you for sharing your valuable feedback and letting us know you fully enjoyed your holiday and our staff provided you with a memorable service. Thank you for your visit and we are already looking forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future to continue exceeding your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant
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Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We truly hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back to exceed your expectations. Best regards, Marilú Inglés General Manager's Assistant