Great Idea.. Will get a GC and will try next time thanksYes, I believe you will probably need their membership to get in. However, here in the US I know you can get in without a membership if you have a Costco gift card to use.
Great Idea.. Will get a GC and will try next time thanksYes, I believe you will probably need their membership to get in. However, here in the US I know you can get in without a membership if you have a Costco gift card to use.
The only problem I have with the wind is when you are closing your room door.. Very dangerous if you are not careful. Please keep kids away from the door when closing.First visit to WLR and we love it! We are so impressed. Have a great room in Bldg 9 7th floor. Amazing view. It is windy but beautiful. Staff has been wonderful so far. Had dinner at Fish Fritanga and enjoyed it. So glad I took Tuggers advice to come here. Closer and cheaper than Maui - although we will be there in June! Thanks everyone!
Since our first visit 5 years ago they have definitely done something to the door closers to stop them slamming.The only problem I have with the wind is when you are closing your room door.. Very dangerous if you are not careful. Please keep kids away from the door when closing.
You may need to be careful. Since the GC will be in US$ and you will be shopping in Peso, you are at the mercy of the exchange rate that Costco decides to use. You may also need to confirm if you can even use a US based GC outside the USA.Great Idea.. Will get a GC and will try next time thanks
Since our first visit 5 years ago they have definitely done something to the door closers to stop them slamming.
But even so, yours are wise words.
And another reason not to visit Lagunamar. Wet swim up bar seats, friendly staff, great housekeeping. Stay away.
The pools are too big and clean, the bartenders too nice and fast with the drinks, the food price was so inexpensive. workers too nice, The beach too clean I don't think I will come back anytime soon...LOL
Oh no..Thats being toooo Nice.. No way never ever will come back to that awesome_friendly resort.Another reason to stay away- how the resort/staff treats guests....Tell all your friends to stay away, head to another resort.View attachment 3383 View attachment 3384
1. Bad Gringo Mexican food. That's all you got.All,
A few questions, if I could:
1) I note that there are a number of restaurants that are easy walking distance, are these primarily mexican food, or are there steak-houses/other types too? Are they truly across the street?
2) How safe is the beach in front of Lagunamar?
3) Does the sand get blistering hot there?
4) For the January/February/March traveler, can you contrast the humidity and bug situation with other Caribbean islands?
Thanks again to all, it sounds like a terrific property!
1. There is all sorts. Ruth's Chris and other US steak and a decent variety of others. Porfino (upscale Mexican)across the road from the RC and Puerto Madero (Argentinian) and Harrys Grill (more steak) and Thai (Thai) and elefanta (Indian) and lorenzillo (seafood) and bubba Gump (help me out here) and crab house and Lime 1205 (Peruvian)All,
A few questions, if I could:
1) I note that there are a number of restaurants that are easy walking distance, are these primarily mexican food, or are there steak-houses/other types too? Are they truly across the street?
2) How safe is the beach in front of Lagunamar?
3) Does the sand get blistering hot there?
4) For the January/February/March traveler, can you contrast the humidity and bug situation with other Caribbean islands?
Thanks again to all, it sounds like a terrific property!
Best,
Greg
If they would just read all the posts!!! There is one on here about all the chair hogging going on! Another post stating the pools are all going to be closed or at least the ones that are worth being at!
I won't even get started on the thread with all the high pressure sales people.
It was good while it lasted but we need people to try other less popular places to find our next new best place to visit!
I was trying to be funny. The chair hog thread was in regards to another post.Lagunamar now has strict rules agains chair hogging...and they appear be being enforced.
All,
This is an interesting thread and really piques my interest on Lagunamar. Thanks for keeping it current and I hope it becomes the official Lagunamar thread!
A few questions, if I could:
1) I note that there are a number of restaurants that are easy walking distance, are these primarily mexican food, or are there steak-houses/other types too? Are they truly across the street?
2) How safe is the beach in front of Lagunamar?
3) Does the sand get blistering hot there?
4) For the January/February/March traveler, can you contrast the humidity and bug situation with other Caribbean islands?
Thanks again to all, it sounds like a terrific property!
Best,
Greg
I know there has been a lot of sarcasm above but on a serious note, I'd stay away from La Isla as that has everything you can get in the US - Chili's, Hooters, Starbucks, McD's etc. Why go to Cancun and eat there??? No way.....total tourist trap.
I would agree. The same could be said for much of the Cancun Hotel Zone; Hard Rock Cafe, Sinor Frogs, Margaritaville, Outback Steakhouse. While you may not be able to find all those at home, many could be considered a tourist trap. There are certainly options at La Isla that you can not find at home. I also don't think there is full blown McDonald's at La Isla. I think they may just sell beverages, sundaes and fries. Something you find in several places around Cancun. They have one at the Ado Bus Station.This is a bit too strong an opinion. El Jugo de Limon is one of our favorite spots for breakfast. Not bad for lunch, either. Next door to (and part of) the aquarium. Watch the dolphins while you dine.
This is a bit too strong an opinion. El Jugo de Limon is one of our favorite spots for breakfast. Not bad for lunch, either. Next door to (and part of) the aquarium. Watch the dolphins while you dine.
Really hoping you post some details about your drive to Chichen Itza. Wondering how much the toll roads are now. We are considering renting a car for a single day in the middle of our 13 nights to head to either Chichen Itza or Ek Balam. What I have read so far is that the drive is pretty easy if not very boring. Last details I have is that there are two tolls, the first one there being $241 Peso and the second being $59 Peso if you continue on to Chichen Itza.I drove to Chichin Itza. Will make a full post on that on my return but Google maps nav is great and I'd say go for it.
YMMV. It's all in the eye of the beholder. There are a lot of restaurant "gems" if you wander into town, and even Isla Mujeres that are very cost effective.
Really hoping you post some details about your drive to Chichen Itza. Wondering how much the toll roads are now. We are considering renting a car for a single day in the middle of our 13 nights to head to either Chichen Itza or Ek Balam. What I have read so far is that the drive is pretty easy if not very boring. Last details I have is that there are two tolls, the first one there being $241 Peso and the second being $59 Peso if you continue on to Chichen Itza.
Cash for the USA transfers transfer.Question, how much are members bringing down in USD? I usually just use my credit card.
We will be eating out a few days during the week and won't really be buying much.
Here are a couple of threads on where, when and how to get Pesos.Question, how much are members bringing down in USD? I usually just use my credit card.
We will be eating out a few days during the week and won't really be buying much.