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Blvd Kukulcan Km 3.5 | (formerly Club Carrousel Cancun), Cancun 77500, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars
Orlandofunatic   5 contributions
westpalmbeach
1 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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This was out first time traveling to Cancun. First let me say that two best things about Cancun were the Mexican people and the awesome beach at the sister resort, the Royal Sunset. First and foremost, none the reviews I have read reference the fact that guess what, the Ocean Spa Hotel IS NOT on the ocean. If you look at the photos on their website, it shows boat docks since it is on a very large bay but does not face the Caribbean. The hotel was not moldy or dirty as some reviews mention and the rooms were clean but did not have small fridge's or coffee makers which is typically a standard. We were talked into upgrading to the ALL INCLUSIVE package which was $120 per person per day which comprised a premium room, food, drinks and transportation to and from the airport. I only did that because I wanted to splurge for my wife and wanted what I thought was a direct oceanfront room. It is not on ocean so that was a waste and the food, was at best....FAIR. The Mexican restaurant off the lobby is only open for dinner the poolside restaurant IS NOT AIRCONDITIONED. We ordered steak for our first meal which was like trying to cut marinated shoe leather with a butter knife. I could go on but won't but the food did not get much better from there. My wife and I regrouped after our initial dissapointment and ended up having a GREAT TIME in Cancun. We took the city bus every day which was almost as good as "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride". If we go to Cancun again, we would definitely stay on "THE STRIP" which is where the oceanfront resorts are. I won't condemn the Ocean Spa but If we did it all over again, we would have had a better time if we stuck with the basic plan from Sam's Club was was a great deal. At one dinner at the Royal Sunset, we were at the outdoor pavilion for a show which had folding tables but nice linen table cloths, runners, glassware etc. However, when trying to cut my pork chop, I had to put so much pressure on my plate with the butter knife that the entire table was swaying back and forth with each sawing motion with my knife that I thougt the table was gonna collapse.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since 14 March 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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12 Aug 2009
Thank you for your review and for addressing the positives as well as the areas of the hotel you felt needed work. As for the location of the Ocean Spa hotel it is located on the Caribbean Sea at the northern end of the hotel zone. Beaches here are beautiful turquoise-blue with white sand, shallow for some distance out, and have little or no surf, making them great for swimming, snorkeling and other water sports. The property is located on the famous Cancun Hotel Zone strip. In reference to your comments about the value the all inclusive package which you purchased; it gave you multiple access to all affiliated sister resorts which includes a total of 8 restaurants and 6 bars. The Mexican restaurant is only open for dinner but this is advertised as such on all of our websites. Regarding your comments about the food we will take this review into consideration to help us improve. We look forward to having you in the hotel as a future guest.
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4 of 5 stars
J-MADGO   2 contributions
Vancouver
23 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family
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we stayed at Ocean Spa Hotel through a phone promotion that we purchased a while back.. I though for sure we were in for it when we arrived to Cancun... but we were pleasently surprised and refreshed!!! The hotel is cute... ocean front... and newly rennovated. But most of all, the service!!! The staff at Ocean Spa, were so helpful, very personable and attentive to our families needs. My favorite part is that we had access to the other properties so it was fun to go and explore what other ammenities were available. We passed most of our time at Ocean Spa.... out on the beach and in the pools. I have already inquired about getting the same package deal for next year, or even christmas... Hopefully w can visit another property, but regardless, we will be back to Ocean Spa Hotel in the future. Thank you to all the staff and employees for making our vacation stay affordable and memorable!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with Family with Young Children
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since 23 July 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Loved every minute of it!!!!

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5 of 5 stars
FloridaCapemom   1 contribution
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21 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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I was quite concerned after reading the reviews once I booked my vacation. It was a last minute vacation that my boyfriend and I were taking because I had a week to use/exchange from my timeshare. I am so glad I didn't listen to any of the negative reviews.
First off let me say that I have traveled a decent amount and the service and attenetiveness was some of the best I have ever experienced. Anything you needed, the staff was at your side and did it with a smile. So welcoming and warm. The rooms were clean, the view was great, the resort was well maintained and just wonderful. The food was so well prepared and just delicious. Portion size was just right. The beach wasn't the best in the world but the view and surrounding area was phenomonal. We had the all-inclusive package and were able to enjoy food and activities from their other 2 sister resorts as well. So easy to get around whether you use the hotel shuttle, bus, taxi, or your own 2 legs.
The whole vacation was fabulous and I recommend doing many of the tours and activities that they suggest. The tours were amazing and the tour guides were so knowledgeable. The hotel can actually set them up for you at sometimes a better rate.
All in all great vacation, great hotel, wonderful, relaxing stay. Bravo!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since 21 July 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Ok Hotel- crummy beach

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3 of 5 stars
lizslink21   5 contributions
Fort Worth, TX
19 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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My bestfriend and I stayed at the Ocean Spa Hotel as I bought the package from a Sams Club promotion. The hotel seemed updated but the lobby was hot. The staff was very friendly every time we needed anything. The women working in the gift shop were extremley helpful and took time to explain the area to me as we were first timers in MX. Our room upon our arrival was hot so we cranked up the AC and had the fan on constantly to keep it cool. Out view was of the swimming pool, which has a swim up bar. The room was very clean and each day the maid service (supervised) would make our beds, mop, and freshen the room. Two thumbs up on clean!!! The beach however was horrible and you couldn't swim because of the rocks and debree so that was disappointing. Also the hotel was far away from Downtown Cancun and everytime we needed a taxi it was $10 to 12 dollars each way. I wouldn't stay here again soley on the Beach and location but the service, staff, and room were OK. Next time I would want to stay in downtown Cancun!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Friends
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since 08 September 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Had a relaxing, comfortable stay at the Ocean Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Jesscat130   1 contribution
Massachusets
10 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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I have just returned from a great five day and four night stay at the Ocean, the staff were very friendly and attentive. It was obviously not a brand new hotel but the lobby has been remodeled and it is very nice, the rooms are comfortable and well appointed.
The hotels exterior is very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our time tanning the pools and the swim up bar. We also did some kayaking right from the beach! My boyfriend and I went to the Ocean for a five day and four night stay that we bought over the phone through a promotion. We found it very easy to hop on the local bus and get to all of the resteraunts, discos and shopping. We where a little concerned with some of the mixed reviews but we really could not tell what the fuss was all about, our room was very clean and the maids even left animal decorations made out from towels. My boyfriend and I also enjoyed some great massages up in the new spa as well. The waiters in the resteraunt were great! Every morning they brought over my OJ with 2 straws and my boyfriends coffee black with one sugar(just the way we ordered it our first morning for breakfast. The wait staff were all so kind and welcoming! We enjoyed are omlettes looking out at the sea every morning. We did not have thousands of dollars to spend a Hilton or Marriot but had a great vacation just the same at the Ocean Spa. It was more than we expected and would definitly return.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since 10 July 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Ocean Spa Hotel Also Known As

  • Ocean Hotel Cancun
  • Club Carrousel Cancun
  • Club Carrousel
  • Hotel Carrousel Cancun
  • Carrousel Cancun
  • Ocean Hotel Cancun Mexico
Address: Blvd Kukulcan Km 3.5 | (formerly Club Carrousel Cancun), Cancun 77500, Mexico
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