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Pros: We stayed in one of the beachfront bungalows and had our own private beach access, lounge chairs, even hammocks. THUMP THUMP THUMP My spouse is AFAB non-binary, post-chest surgery and was able to lie in the sun without a top -- something hard to do in a lot of beach spaces. The room looked nice and the bed was comfortable; toilet was separate from sinks and shower, which always helps with 2 people. THUMP THUMP THUMP Cons: The hotel next door plays really loud music from mid-afternoon until midnight or 2am, depending on the night. It's not Maya's fault, but the sound carries over the beach. We chose to go to Tulum because we heard it was quieter than Cancun, but this is unfortunately in the party district. THUMP THUMP THUMP I was able to tune out the music with ear plugs, but this meant that there was no falling asleep to the sound of the waves. My spouse had a harder time with it and had to take sleep aids because the THUMP THUMP THUMP was driving them insane. The lighting in the room is very ambient and relaxing at night, but there is almost no light by the bathroom mirror. THUMP THUMP THUMP If you want to put on makeup or shave, leave the room and find one of the random mirrors gracing the grounds around the hotel. At night, forget it. The restaurant turned us away at 5pm when they close at 6, told us to come back at 8. When we got food at 9 it was cold and underwhelming. If the THUMP THUMP THUMP in this review drives you nuts, look for a different hotel.

Room service phone did not work, TVs are outdated and bathroom was clogged Other than that it was okay Loved that it’s very well located

On September I travel to Morelia to a boutique hotel and I love it and I was thinking that it’s going to be similar but not at all there’s no privacy at the bathroom no doors the tv it’s only decoration they don’t provide any chanel yes they provide breakfast but they give you a toast bread that I don’t know when they toasted horrible . I don’t think I’m going to stay again

Great food and drinks, great service, and very clean. The shows at night were also really good, almost Vegas quality. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Absolutely brilliant!

Room service phone did not work, TVs are outdated and bathroom was clogged Other than that it was okay Loved that it’s very well located

We stayed 4 nights at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya and overall had a great experience. Transportation arranged through the resort was smooth and comfortable, and check-in was pleasant with champagne offered while we waited. Afterward, a golf cart took us to our room. The room was modern with nice built-in tech like Bluetooth speakers and electronic “Do Not Disturb” panels. Two small drawbacks were the smoke detector above the bed flashing all night and a very loud coffee machine. The food was excellent. We especially enjoyed L’Olivo (Italian), La Hacienda (Mexican), and Mar y Tierra (steak & seafood). The breakfast buffet had great variety, Cafe Sisal was perfect for coffee and desserts, and the food trucks were great for lunch. Activities were a highlight - carbine shooting, Zumba, and pool games. Israel, Carlos, and Pablo from the entertainment team were fantastic. The property is beautiful and very clean, and seeing coatis and iguanas around the resort was a fun touch. The beach itself is beautiful, although we were unlucky with heavy seaweed during our stay so swimming wasn’t possible. The only real downside was the pool lounge situation. Guests reserve chairs very early (around 5 AM). When I moved unattended items after confirming with staff it was allowed, another guest threatened me. The resort should remind guests at check-in and clear chairs before the pool opens at 7 AM. Overall we had a great stay and would absolutely return to this resort.

The staff were always very helpful and kind. The breakfast buffet may seem expensive, but it's worth $30 for the variety of traditional Mexican foods and attentive service while enjoying a great view of the ocean. The property is well kept though a bit dated and rooms are spacious. You can access the ocean right in front of the resort by walking down concrete steps, but we walked a few minutes to the beach on either side of the property to enjoy a more traditional beachfront. It's an easy walk to many good restaurants and a grocery store. We cooked at least one meal a day in our little kitchen. One area that could be improved is pool cleanliness. The water looked stagnant in some areas in the mornings and our toddler kept on getting dirty streaks on his swimsuit, which I finally figured out was from some film on the side of the pool.

Yes, had an amazing stay! The staff were all wonderful and kind. Made the trip even more memorable.

Lovely resort with friendly staff and wonderful food. The views are beautiful and were perfect to celebrate our anniversary!