8/10 Good
Jason, little rock
Travelled with family
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
BALANCED REVIEW FROM REPEAT CANCUN VISITOR:
We have travelled from the US to Cancun many times and have stayed at several properties throughout the 'hotel zone' over the course of 15 years. We have stayed at Hyatt Ziva, Oleo, RIU Palace Peninsula, etc. This recent visit at Ocean Dreams Cancun was our first experience with a non 'all inclusive' property.
PROS: Staff is super friendly, beach location/view is awesome, pools are clean and not over-crowded, plenty of beach chairs/umbrellas, easy walk to center of restaurants/bars/market (this can be a pro/con depending upon what you like), had no issues with noise, absolutely no bugs(saw a review mentioning 'bugs'-sounds made up to me), super friendly guests, awesome on-site surfing instructor (Good Vibes Surfing), common areas in hotel were very clean, on site tour agent was so helpful and kind, very secure/safe, fun vignettes/swings/seating area, walk from room to beach is super close, everyone was so nice!
CONS (nothing major): No coffee maker in room, rooms do need an update, towels are worn, hot water good/pressure is not great, don't plan on an early check-in/late check-out, portions of beach facing exterior needs some update, Ocean Dream website room photos are better than actual rooms, room soap/shampoo is super basic, showers need serious update, elevators require patience.
OVERALL: Staff/service is great. View/location is great. Good option if you want 'basic on a budget'. Just needs updated rooms.
Jason
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023