A Week at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene by Royalton, Cancún, Mexico
Sun, sea, and carefree days made for the perfect beach escape.
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Arrival and Check-in
The package we chose included
everything—flights, airport transfers, accommodation, food, and drinks. We were
picked up at Cancun Airport, and it took a little over an hour drive to get to the
resort. The resort has a phone application that can be used for restaurant
reservations, bars menus and more. The bracelet we got at check-in was also the
room entry tag which was very convenient.
The check-in procedure was very smooth, and in no time we were in our assigned room. The room was one of the best we’ve ever had—very large, modern, with lots of amenities, a daily stocked fridge, and plenty of towels changed every day. We arrived late in the evening after dark, but the next morning, to our surprise, we discovered we had a partial ocean (technically Caribbean Sea) view, which we enjoyed daily in the afternoon from our balcony.
Beach
The resort has more pools than
we’ve ever seen before, and the vast majority of guests preferred to stay at
the pool, but we always like the beach. The beach itself was amazing, with fine
white sand that felt soft underfoot. On the first day, we got to the beach a
little late and could only find chairs without umbrellas, but the following
days we went before breakfast and easily reserved beach chairs with umbrellas.
The resort was the first we’ve been to provide beach towels without
restrictions, ID, or liability requirements—a small detail, but one we really
appreciated. One thing to note is that the beach faces east, so only the sunrise
is over the water, which made early mornings especially nice. The water was
generally warm, though some days were windy and the waves made swimming less
ideal. One detail worth mentioning is that the beach is perfect for long walks,
which we actually did daily and enjoyed a lot.
Food and Drinks
The food was also among the best
we’ve ever had at an all-inclusive beach resort, perhaps on par with our Alaska
cruises. There was a wide and constant variety of seafood, meats, vegetables,
fruits, and desserts, including both local Mexican dishes and international
options. The buffet even had amazing sushi and sashimi, which we really
enjoyed. While there were several a-la-carte restaurants, we valued our time
and the variety, so the buffet was the best option for us. On a similar note,
the drinks were just okay—the cocktails weren’t particularly memorable, so we
mainly stuck with plain beverages, always available at all resort bars.
Entertainment and Activities
For us, one of the weaker aspects
of the resort was the entertainment. It was okay, but not quite on par with the
other positives. Each evening featured different themed shows, but some relied
too heavily on the backdrop screen, making it feel like watching a movie on a
giant TV. Again, it wasn’t bad, but we’ve seen much better shows on some
of our previous similar trips. There were also daily pool activities such as
foam parties, trivia, and other games, but since we preferred staying at the
beach, we didn’t participate in most of them.
Resort Atmosphere and Facilities
Thanks to the Planet Hollywood
brand, the entire resort had a Hollywood-themed decor. Famous movie boards,
statues, and decorations made you feel like you were inside a blockbuster film.
The resort also featured a shopping area with small boutiques where we could
find some nice souvenirs. Additional facilities included a spa, a full size cinema theater, a gaming area
called Planet Play, muscle car racing at Fast Drive, a Guy Fiery burger joint open daily without reservation, a very well-equipped
fitness center, a beautiful splash park in the family area, and more—something
for every taste. For the first time in a Mexican resort, we liked the fact that there were no vendors to constantly offer you things to buy, not inside the resort nor on the beach. One evening some local vendors were allowed to setup booths in a designated area, all very well organized. Worth mentioning was the staff’s friendliness; everywhere and
at all times, we were treated with smiles and quick responses.
Seaweed and Beach Conditions
One thing we were concerned
about, based on previous trips to the Mexican Caribbean, was the abundance of
seaweed (sargassum) on the beach and in the water. From November to April, this
area is supposed to be the best time to visit for less sargassum. In early
March we did find some, more than we would have liked, but the resort did a
good job of removing it daily from the beach. It wasn’t as bad as on previous
Cancun-area trips, but the beach wasn’t quite as pristine as on Mexico’sPacific coast or in Cuba. Some pictures are taken on unmaintained areas between resorts to better understand the magnitude of the issue.
Final Thoughts
Overall, we were very pleased
with this trip. It was one of our most expensive beach vacations—over 4,000 CAD for
the two of us—but we feel it was worth every penny.
The information presented here is
based entirely on our own experience; we did not receive any incentives from
any company to write this post.
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