We stayed here for 2 of our weeks while in Cancun and had a wonderful time. Staff is like family and treat you just amazing. Rooms are very clean, and many services are offered right at the front desk, travel plans, trips, etc.

Cancun is very safe to travel and even if you never leave the resort area you can visit many restaurants/attractions/shopping etc.

We are owners at the Royal Sands and Royal Mayan as well and love all the Royal Resorts!

We travel each year to Cancun and stay at the Royal Islander which is one of many Royal Resorts in that area. The accomadations are first class. The staff is extremely friendly.
The area of Cancun is without the crime which occurs at the borders. I feel very confident taking my family to Cancun..

We are not members of the Royal Resorts, but we have rented there more than 10 times. Upon arrival a few years ago there was a banner that said "Welcome Home" and that is exactly how we feel there, at home! From the maid, to the grocery store clerk to the wait staff, they remember us! This was our second time staying at the Royal slander and as always, the resort is extremely clean and well maintained and the staff is very friendly. Service at the restaurants, as well, as around the pool and on the beach are excellent!
Make sure to try some of their specialty drinks, like Banana Monkey, Miami Vice and Bushwacker!

First time in Cancun this past week (Jan 14-21, 2012) and had a wonderful vacation. Impressed with the resort and its sister resorts as well. Stayed in their smaller unit, but with two double beds, a small table, large closet, microwave and mini fridge we were more than satisfied with the space (it was just two of us). Water is purified at the hotel, staff friendly and helpful, reasonable prices at the market. Food was solid and not insanely expensive (except for the Italian buffet night), but we enjoyed getting out of the resort and exploring a bit on our own. While the hotel runs free shuttles, we preferred the frequency of the buses (less than $1 pp) to get around along the strip and into downtown. Pool and beach was nice, however many people reserved their chairs well before 9am despite posted signs (no enforcement). Also of note, the resort was tall enough that half of the chairs along the pool were in the shade for half of the day. Happy hours were notable and enjoyed daily, as were the swim-up bars. I think I enjoyed the pools at the Royal Sands better, because of their size and dedicated lap pool (which of course was not enforced either so kids were playing as i was trying to swim). Beds and pillows were my least favorite part of the stay... they were fine but as a side sleeper I found it very uncomfortable and my hips were in pain all week. Overall a very enjoyable place for a relaxing vacation!