El Dorado Seaside Suites
I had the pleasure of spending a week at the El Dorado Seaside Suites in Cancun, Mexico. I will start off by saying I am a resort snob. Since, I have been to many resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean during my time as a Destination Wedding Planner my standards are high. Yes, everything needs to be on point before I send my clients there. I will let you know before we dive into the Pros and Cons that I have sent a lot of couples to the El Dorado Seaside Suites and I will be sending many more. Let’s get started.
By Kavonda L. Rogers
The El Dorado Seaside Suites is a adults only resort located in the Riveria Maya section of Mexico. Be aware that you will have about an hour and twenty-minute ride via shuttle from the Cancun airport to the resort. That will be the worst part of your trip. Once you arrive things definitely take an up-turn.
Check-in
When you arrive, you will be greeted at your car by a hotel employee dressed in brown and orange carrying a tray of lavender scented cool towels. Take one! You will need it. When I arrived, it was a scorching 90 degrees and that towel was heaven. Once your bags are taken and tagged to be delivered to your room you walk up the steps into the main lobby. Once inside you will receive a welcome glass of white wine while you check in. The check in process was relatively quick and took about 10-12 minutes. Once I was all checked in, I went outside to be taken to my room.
The El Dorado Seaside Suites is not a walking resort. The resort is huge and actually has two portions: The Seaside and The Palms. To help you navigate the resort there are golf carts that run continuously around the resort from 7am-11pm.
My Room
I stayed in an Infinity Swim Up room and if you stay at this resort this is the room you want. The room has its own lounge area that leads into an infinity swim up pool right outside of your door. Luckily the excitement doesn’t stop there. You also have a rainfall shower and a jacuzzi bathtub. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the jacuzzi tub, but I did love the rainfall shower. The room was amazing and has all the basics such as a circular chaise lounger a table for two and a king size bed.
The Food
I have eaten a lot of food during my travel days and the food at this resort is amazing. Not only is it very well presented but it tastes good too. I have been to Mexico a lot of times and every time I avoided guacamole. Why? I’m not an avocado fan. Yet, after tasting the guacamole here at the El Dorado Seaside Suites I am a fan. I still think I will only eat it in Mexico; just to be safe.
I also tried the breakfast buffet and found it to be very diverse. It included pastries, freshly made to order omelets, and fruits. Of course, there are several types of juices and even a mimosa bar for those who need a morning pick me up. The buffet which is at the Marketplace gets crowded later in the morning so go early. If you want to skip eating in one of the several restaurants on site, you can order room service with has a great menu and a decent delivery time. Not to mention the food is good.
Activities
The El Dorado Seaside Suites has some great activities. You can take a Pilates class, enjoy some Rock n Roll trivia and even my favorite activity which is the Mexican Fiesta held in the center of the resort on Wednesdays. It is a party held outside with all the décor and a Mariachi band. They serve all the Mexican faves such as tacos, burritos and empanadas. I loved it! Don’t miss this party.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a great resort for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon. It is also a great destination wedding location as well. If you are looking for a touch of romance this resort is a great option. I tried to find some negatives about this resort, but I just couldn’t. Forbe’s was right in awarding it with one of the Most Romantic Resorts in the World. I can’t wait for my next visit.
Are you considering a visit to Riveria Maya, Mexico? Is the El Dorado Seaside Suites now on your list? Let me know in the comments.
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