Bad reviews on Trip Advisor

Discussion in 'Temptation Cancun' started by Sonia-and-Michael, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. loopywoz

    loopywoz Guru Registered Member

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    I can't believe that any can complain about the resort we had the best 2 weeks last year .the food was great the rooms were cleaning and fresh bedding on everyday didn't see any ants in the room , the staff were friendly up for a laugh round the sexy pool. We met some really good people witch we r still friends with . Going back for are 3rd time in sept
     
  2. kmontoya

    kmontoya I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    the first time we went down in 09 i was worried about the reviews. but after finding cc i just look at those reviews to laugh. they are very far off the mark. or when someone cries about seeing boobies, its like read about the resort from the resort page. people who dont like something when they go, dont try to change the resort, change your thought process, or just dont go back. you will like the resort if you read these threads and think about it honestly. if it sound fun go if not dont.
     
  3. RobnStew

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    REad my tripadvisor report instead:

    Great time, but set your expectations! - Review of Temptation Resort Spa Cancun, Cancun, Mexico - TripAdvisor

    We just returned from a 5 night stay at the BBG in Cancun, and had a wonderful time - however, I give the review a title of "Set Your Expectations". Here's the details:

    - Food: It's an all-inclusive - we found the food to be delicious, in great quantity and variety. But if you are expecting five-star, look elsewhere. The speciality restarants, especially Il Picatere (italian), however, were fantastic.
    - Facility - it's appropriate for the value paid - our room was sparkling clean, the AC worked well enough (a ceiling fan would have made it perfect), the bed was "mexico hard" and the linens were acceptable. Once again, look at value paid. This is not the Royal Hideway and if that is your expectation, look elsewhere. If you like a clean, comfortable room with a big shower and a killer view (we overlooked the sexy pool and the beach - perfect), it's a good spot. One heads up: No elevators - take the stairs only, or stay elsewhere, or request and get a ground-floor room.
    - People: The people are what make the BBG fantastic. We made such good friends here - we even made travel plans with one couple already to meet in Las Vegas. Everyone is friendly and it's rare that you find anyone that's a jerk - they are there, and we saw a few, but no more than you'd see anywhere else. That said, again, expectations - this is a party scene and if you are expecting a quiet, elegant experience, look elsewhere. If you want to be yourself, or for that matter, someone else for a week, this is the place to do it.
    - "Adult" stuff - Topless is common at the "fun" pool and the beach, a little less so at the "quiet pool". But no pressure to join or not - seek your own level. That said, it is difficult to take a picture to send home to the kids (or to post on Trip Advisor) if you are by the fun pool and not catch a topless woman in the shot. There are those that would find that to be a positive! LOL The pool-side entertainment, which goes on for about an hour to 90 minutes in total each midday is what I'd call "adult suggestive" ... if you're going to freak out about hearing an "f-word" or seeing someone "moon" the crowd, or a topless woman, not the place for you. Suggest Disney. The evening entertainment is a bit more suggestive but again, nothing terrribly over the top, and you don't have to attend. One very smart thing they do is "export the rowdies" each evening with a party tour to a different bar each night - pay one price, hop the bus, access to VIP, all you can drink, etc. and then find your way home. Once that crowd leaves, the resort gets very quiet.
    - Hints/secrets: Request to be moved if you are anywhere near the Margaritas bar by the lobby - noisy there until at least 5:00 AM - that's where people congregate after hours. The area around the sexy/fun pool is dead quiet at night, as is the area around the quiet pool. Best views are from the building along the west side of the quiet pool - great view of the pool/resort and sea. Perfect. Also, if you find friends, you can make reservations at the speciality restaurants for more than just two, and just use one dining card for the party - that allows you to eat there more than once.
    - Beach: The beach is ... well, nothing special. About 45 feet wide, soft sand, nice palapas and you can always get a chair. The sea has no wave action there so it's weedy at all times, although the crews rake it out daily. If you're a big beach person, go to Punta Cana or something. The pool is where it's at with this resort anyway, and the pool has a great view of the beach. Best of both worlds.

    Summary: If you're high-maintenance, only want 5-stars, can't handle a little bit of "think for yourself", can't walk up stairs, can't be around toplessness, have to have a perfect beach, etc., go elsewhere. If you are:
    - Fun loving, relaxed about things, enjoy a topless beach or pool, and have a great sense of humor
    - a people watcher and lover
    - low-maintenance
    ... then the BBG is the perfect place for you . We loved it.



    • Liked — The people there.

    • Stayed July 2007, traveled as a couple
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