Hi Just booked 2 weeks at this resort for June. Anybody been, or got comments good or bad!. We know its a big resort made up of four hotels but anyother information would be appreciated Jan x
Hey Jan, don't know anything about the resort but wanted to say Hi since you're one of our longest registered members
Hi Steve Nice of you to take the time to say hello. Not been back to Mexico since 2004 but always keep up to date with forum. Congratulations on your good news bye the way!! Jan
I pretty much have read the reviews for just about every large resort in Cancun and the Rivera Maya region. The reviews for this place are up and down with more positive than negative. Most of the negative reviews are really nothing to worry about, maybe some dated rooms and service is a question, but it seems that it is mostly people that just are never satisfied and never will be satisfied. The only thing that might be a question is location. It is a bit far, from the airport so expect a long ride. I am actually staying in Akumal myself in a few days, I believe that my resort is very close to the Palladium. If I find out anything while I am down there, I will give you a report a couple of weeks.
Hey Jan, the wife and I have been twice to Kantenah side. The resort is made of up of 4 areas. It is very large but we loved the walk. They do have a shuttle to the different areas. The beach in front of the Kantenah side is the best beach at the resort IMHO. Bring some snorkle gear if you like to snorkle. The food is ok, typical AI food. The service is sometimes great, then sometimes not. The resort is nice to look at. Its easy to catch a colectivo from the resort to Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum. There are a couple of websites with info. I think one of them is Palladium Addicts. Check that out for more intimate info. Have fun.
hi,jan we are flying from uk and stopping in the kantenah for 2 weeks ,also in june (15-29),it is our first time in mexico,we are really looking forward to it,it will be our 25th wedding anniversary while we are there. just one question for anyone is about the tipping,what sort of guidelines are there for tipping?
Just Returned We just returned from one week at the Colonial. We had an AWESOME time!!!!!! Weather was hot, but perfect, food was fabulous, and we are already looking at dates in November when we can return. There is a lot of walking involved, so prepare yourselves, especially if you're not accustomed to walking a lot (we run a health club, so no big deal). People were super friendly, we took wayyyyyyy too many clothes, and spent very little money. Never even left the resort! Jennifer
Have stayed at colonial and white sand area. will be going back in 2 weeks. I enjoy this large resort and the unlimited ala cartes. We use private transfers for a quick ride form the airport.
