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Punta Brava - Yucatan - Mexcio |
El Dorado
ROYALE is one of the most popular adults only, all-inclusive resorts on the
Riviera Maya just south of Cancun's International Airport.
While there
are no nude facilities on the property, on the north side of the resort new
swim up casitas are really popular, great for honeymoons and anniversaries,
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U.S. Citizens: Passports are
required for international air travel to all destinations outside the
USA.
 El
Dorado ROYALE Resort & Spa, built in 2000 and owned by Joe and Delores
Lopez, is an adults only all inclusive resort with some of the most perfect
white sand beaches we've seen on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. The property
is near Punta Brava Beach. Joe & Delores also own Lomas Travel, the ground
operator for Funjet Vacations and other large tour companies serving Cancun. In
addition, they own El Dorado Seaside Suites and Hidden Beach Resort, south of
Playa del Carmen.
El Dorado ROYALE has earned numerous Top Resort
designations from several accreditation agencies and tour operators.
Topless sunbathing is fairly well accepted in the Cancun area. We hope
clothing-optional beaches will be more common as demand warrants, since Cancun
has become a major international destination for travelers worldwide.
El Dorado ROYALE is located
on an isolated stretch of sand at Punta Brava with deserted beaches to the
north and south of the property. You can beach comb or search for just the
right tanning spot anywhere along the sand for miles.
Rooms are garden
views and ocean views with private terraces, verandahs or patios.
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U.S. Citizens: Passports are
required for international air travel to all destinations outside the
USA.
Dorado ROYALE Resort is about 25 miles south of the
Cancun International Airport and a few miles north of Playa del Carmen, the
other major tourism area on the Yucatan besides Cancun. The resort is situated
on a beautiful stretch of beach at Punta Brava that faces the Mexican
Caribbean. The nearest tourism area is Playa del Carmen, a few miles to the
south of the resort. The resort's entrance is located right on Mexico highway
307, the divided freeway that runs from Cancun in the north down to Tulum to
the south, about 70 miles from the airport.
You can choose a transfer
service, a private taxi or rent an auto from one of the major international or
local car companies. Cost for transfers can average $30-$50/person, round trip
(prices subject to change). Car rental rates are comparable to U.S. costs, but
don't be surprised if the rental company requires mandatory insurance to be
added to your rental agreement. Just about all tourism destinations, resorts
and attractions are easy to find along the Mayan Sun Coast, as it's called,
since virtually all of them are within an hour or less by car down the main
highway (Mexico 307).
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 NOTE: Please take care of your valuables, cash, airline
tickets and passports while on vacation. Some vacation destinations are
considered "third world" countries and experience petty theft. Recommendation:
Do not take precious jewelry unless you wear it all times; keep your cash,
valuables, watches, travel documentation and cameras in a safe place. Just a
word of caution to make sure you remember to practice common sense with your
valuables while you're on vacation.
El Dorado ROYALE has a fun
atmosphere starting with its adults only, all-inclusive concept.
Accommodations, all meals, snacks, bar drinks, beer, wine, liquor, activities,
entertainment, hotel taxes, tips, service charges are included in one price.
Transfers and airfare to Cancun are extra.
Guests have access to full spa
services, a custom fitness program, yoga and meditation classes, aerobic
classes and massage classes. This is a great place for romantic couples and
honeymooners.
Non-motorized water sports are available including
snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, beachcombing, etc. There are two swimming
pools, four bars and three restaurants on site. There is a tour desk to help
you arrange optional sight seeing.
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Restaurants
The property has 6 la Carte
restaurants serving food as diverse as Continental, International, Mexican,
Italian, Asian and Caribbean. The resort calls the new food style: Gourmet
Inclusive. This translates to a terrific variety and diverse meal selections.
You won't go hungry any time of day.Twenty four hour room service is included.
Each of the main restaurants at El Dorado Royale has daily changing
menus. Each day there's a new menu and those are on a 14-day rotation, so
unless you're staying for more than two weeks, you will not see yesterday's
menu.
La Carreta - Mexican specialties at its best. A la carte
dining served in three seatings
La Isla - Breakfast, continental
breakfast served late morning, lunch, Mexican snacks and dinner.
El
Cocotal - International breakfast, lunch and dinner, menu changes daily
Kampay - Fine Oriental dining, three seatings available.
Jo Jo Caribbean Seaside Grill - Lunch and dinner a la Carte.
D' Italia - Italian Cuisine. Open only for dinner (Dress code:
Pants or Bermudas, t-shirt with sleeves, no beach sandals)
Some
restaurants may only operate on select schedules. Some restaurants may require
reservations and expect appropriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for
hours of operation, reservation policies and dress codes.
Lounges
& Bars
Several bars are located throughout the property and our
favorite is the casual beach bar.
One of the coolest places in the
main building is the martini bar; so don't miss it when you go. Even if you
don't drink martinis, stop in for a cool one of any kind and enjoy the
ambiance.
Make sure you visit Las Guacamayas, a bar with swings. This
is one of our absolute favorite places on the resort, other than the saltwater.
With rope swings for seats, you can spend a whole afternoon there visiting with
the waiters and other guests...it hardly gets any better than that.
Las Guacamayas - Bar with swings. Serving cheladas, exotic beverages and
tropical CD music. Offers small dance floor and music for dancing
Los Pericos - Bar with swings located at the Casita Suites
section of the hotel.
Los Cottoros - Healthy Bar fresh fruit,
whole wheat cookies, smoothies La Isla - Main pool swim up bar. Open daily.
Bar Papagayos - Swing bar featuring swings, relaxing music and
exotic cocktails.
Beach Bar - Right on the beach Swim-up Bar
Tucanes- 9am -5 pm
Lobby Bar - Premium selection of brand
beverages
Swim-up bar Pelicanos- bar with swings in the casita
area
Swim-up bar Colibri- also casita area
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Over 385 rooms and suites are on site. All inclusive rates
start as low as $100/person/night up to $200+/night/person and vary by season,
with high season (and higher prices) generally running from about December
15-April 15. The lowest rates are usually offered in late summer. Rates above
are subject to change without notice.
Room categories include ocean
view suites categories, Jacuzzi suites and casitas (thatched roof decor),
surprisingly large for the money. Rooms are beautifully decorated. One of our
favorite touches are the showers, some of which are open air but totally
private in the guest rooms.
Take your pick... there are numerous room
categories to choose from including:
Casita Suite
Casita Swim Up
Suite
Jacuzzi Jr. Suite
Oceanfront Jacuzzi Suite
Ocean view Jacuzzi
Jr. Suite
Swim up Jacuzzi Jr. Suite
All rooms include mini-bar
stocked with bottled water, soda and beer, table with 2 chairs, vanity table,
radio and alarm clock, air conditioning, ceiling fan, Mexican tile floors,
bathroom, satellite television, indoor Jacuzzi, private terrace with a hammock
and amenity kit.
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Adults only, early 20's to 50's. This is a lively
atmosphere attracts a younger crowd and its share of honeymooners.
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 El
Dorado Royale is fun.....lively yet relaxing. You will find fun singles and
couples there who are ready to have a good time. Night life centers around
evening meals, dancing and light entertainment provided by the resort in the
form of musical acts, local shows and folkloric presentations.
A
shuttle bus or taxi can take you to Playa del Carmen a short ride away, if you
are in the need for more nightlife and culture. Playa del Carmen is our
favorite little tourism beach town on the Yucatan.
TIPS
If
you plan to vacation for a week or so, consider renting a car since there are
numerous tourism sites to see within an hour of the El Dorado ROYALE. One of
the finest examples of the Mayan civilization is at Talcum, a few miles south
of the El Dorado. Tulum is one of the few Mayan temples located seaside.
If you don't want a car, find another couple to share the expense and
hire a taxi for the trip or for all day. ALWAYS determine your price for the
taxi for your round trip before you depart. Make sure you ask the driver if he
has children or a lady friend, bring him a gift from shopping or buy him a soft
drink along the way to express your thanks and your kindness.....these little
gestures can do nothing but help you.
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Gee, you can travel within one hour from the resort and do
the following: Shop at open air  markets, dive with the dolphins, take a trip by jet ski
through the mangroves, dance, swim, eat, visit Mayan ruins at Tulum, see
cultural and folkloric shows, cruise on a pirate ship or a catamaran, bar hop
in Playa del Carmen or Cancun, visit Cozumel via water taxi from Playa del
Carmen for the day, enjoy world class dining in Cancun, visit Isla Mujeres
across the bay from Cancun, scuba dive, visit three water parks with
underground rivers and pools called cenotes, go horseback riding, snorkel and
even visit Cuba on a day trip from the little airport at Playa del Carmen for
about $300/person, round trip including your tour guide, airfare, transfers,
meals and tours of Havana.
An activities desk is on site with trained
personnel to assist you with your tour selections.
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The resort is somewhat isolated. If you want to walk
to town, you can't but you can take a shuttle or taxi. |
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Since the resort is on an isolated stretch of beach,
you might be able to find a great spot for an all over tan. |
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The Spa facilities are surprisingly upscale and
extensive in their services offered. The nicest surprise is to find a
well-equipped spa. |
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The thatched roof palapa rooms are wonderfully
tropical and the guest rooms are quite upscale. |
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Numerous, economical charter flights serve Cancun on
a year-round basis. |
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Mexico is a year-round, world-class destination and Cancun
has great weather with the Caribbean beach water just about perfect anytime.
Summer time is warmer, of course, with hurricane season from late August to
early October adding humidity to the weather equation
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Designate one of the beaches officially as a
clothing-optional area with bar service.
THE BOTTOM LINE An excellent
adults only, all-inclusive resort with more services than you would expect for
the money.
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• View the Photo
Album
We now have a photo album online for the El Dorado Royale
Resort & Spa and you can contribute to this section as well. All you have
to do is go to our Contribute Trip
Report / Photographs page.
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• View Trip
Reports
We've just started our trip report section for this resort
at this time. You can add your own by contributing to this section - all you
have to do is go to our Contribute
Trip Report / Photographs page.
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