Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive
US$193
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Avg. for September
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US$193
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive average US$174 in the cheapest month (June) and US$592 in the most expensive month (December), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$298 |
| February | US$509 |
| March | US$346 |
| April | US$260 |
| May | US$210 |
| June | US$174 |
| July | US$218 |
| August | US$393 |
| September | US$193 |
| October | US$202 |
| November | US$248 |
| December | US$592 |
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Cheapest: June (~US$174)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Colonial property also features complimenta...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Colonial property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Hacienda Arrecife, one of the property's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 500 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Location
When you stay at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Puerto Morelos Town Square and Puerto Morelos Beach. This all-inclusive property is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Maroma Beach and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Moon Palace Golf Club.
What's nearby
Puerto Morelos Artists’ Cooperative(1.4 Miles)
San Jose Catholic Parish(1.4 Miles)
Puerto Morelos Town Square(1.5 Miles)
Ojo de Agua Beach(1.5 Miles)
Faro Inclinado(1.5 Miles)
Puerto Morelos Beach(3.2 Miles)
Monumento Ruta de los Cenotes(3.6 Miles)
Sanctuary of Hope and Time Capsule(4.1 Miles)
Jungle Spa(4.2 Miles)
Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Botanical Garden(4.5 Miles)
Petempich Bay(9.4 Miles)
Playa Paraiso Golf Course(10.5 Miles)
Cirque du Soleil Boutique at Vidanta Riviera Maya(10.5 Miles)
El Rey Polo Country Club(10.7 Miles)
Nicklaus Design Golf Course(10.8 Miles)
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)(18.1 Miles)
Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM)(42.9 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business centre
Room service
Valet parking
Location
Boulevard El Cid Unidad 15, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Puerto Morelos Artists’ Cooperative (1.4 Miles)
San Jose Catholic Parish (1.4 Miles)
Puerto Morelos Town Square (1.5 Miles)
Ojo de Agua Beach (1.5 Miles)
Faro Inclinado (1.5 Miles)
Puerto Morelos Beach (3.2 Miles)
Room options
6
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
560 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
8
Two Bedroom Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 2 Double Beds
Sleeps 6
2163 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
5
Luxury Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
560 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
8
Family Room At Hotel Ventus Ha
Room details
2 Double Beds
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
574 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
6
Junior Suite with Jacuzzi
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 4
559 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini BarIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
8
Junior Suite At Hotel Ventus Ha
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
575 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
5
One Bedroom Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
1076 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
6
Studio with Jacuzzi
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
575 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini BarIndoor Private Spa TubPrivate Spa Tub
7
Junior Suite Platinum
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
559 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
8
Three Bedroom Suite
Room details
2 Extra-Large Double Beds
and 2 Double Beds
Sleeps 8
2852 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
7
One Bedroom Suite Platinum
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
1076 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
5
Family Studio Suite
Room details
2 Double Beds
and 1 Murphy Bed
Sleeps 4
560 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningPrivate BathroomMini Bar
Guest reviews
8.8
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Who stays here?
Business
0%
Couple
28%
Family
60%
Group
8%
Solo
0%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive, reviewers highlight friendly service, clean grounds, and abundant pools and activities across three resorts, while noting recurring drawbacks tied to the beach, dinner logistics, connectivity, and occasional outages.
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What guests think
At Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive, reviewers highlight friendly service, clean grounds, and abundant pools and activities across three resorts, while noting recurring drawbacks tied to the beach, dinner logistics, connectivity, and occasional outages.
Specialty restaurants are widely praised for quality and variety, but many guests struggle to secure dinner reservations and find the buffets average or repetitive. The beachfront is often unusable because of seaweed, odor, rocks, and breakwaters, so most relaxation shifts to the pools. Several reviews cite mosquitoes, intermittent A/C or power, and limited, paywalled Wi-Fi, alongside occasional timeshare or upgrade pressure. Best for travelers who value pools, on-site variety, and family amenities over a classic beach experience.
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Facilities
Large, well-kept complex with many pools (including rooftop, waterslide and cliff jump), kids club, nightly shows, and access to facilities across three sister resorts via golf carts. Downsides include a frequently unswimmable beach and several reports of power/A/C outages.
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Miguel
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent hotel. Many pools. Lots of options for dining. Great food. Ample grounds. Great shows at night. You get access to three very nice properties.
Excellent hotel. Many pools. Lots of options for dining. Great food. Ample grounds. Great shows at night. You get access to three very nice properties.
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Timothy
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay! We upgraded for $50 to an ocean-view suite, which was totally worth it. The highlight was definitely the pool with the cliff jump — so much fun for both my kid and I! Rooms and facilities were clean and the staff were helpful. The only thing to note is that while it’s an all-inclusive resort, food isn’t available at all hours. Make sure to check the restaurant schedules so you know when and where meals are being served. Overall, we had an awesome time and would definitely come back.
We had a great stay! We upgraded for $50 to an ocean-view suite, which was totally worth it. The highlight was definitely the pool with the cliff jump — so much fun for both my kid and I! Rooms and facilities were clean and the staff were helpful. The only thing to note is that while it’s an all-inclusive resort, food isn’t available at all hours. Make sure to check the restaurant schedules so you know when and where meals are being served. Overall, we had an awesome time and would definitely come back.
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Martha
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This is our second year back at Marina El Cid. The beach area isn’t ideal. It has barriers to keep the seaweed from coming to the shore. There’s always trucks with cleaning crew trying to clear it as much as possible. If you’re in the main pool, expect to smell the gas from these trucks for hours. The Hotel has plenty of food selection, entertainment, shows, live music every night. The best part of staying at Marina El Cid is you could enjoy all 3 resorts and fully utilize the “all inclusive” All 3 locations are all connected together (1 is across the street). Golf carts 24/7 to get you anywhere in all 3 resorts. It’s not a luxurious resort but its tropical gardens, ponds, pools and rooms are very clean. Definitely worth the money!
This is our second year back at Marina El Cid. The beach area isn’t ideal. It has barriers to keep the seaweed from coming to the shore. There’s always trucks with cleaning crew trying to clear it as much as possible. If you’re in the main pool, expect to smell the gas from these trucks for hours. The Hotel has plenty of food selection, entertainment, shows, live music every night. The best part of staying at Marina El Cid is you could enjoy all 3 resorts and fully utilize the “all inclusive” All 3 locations are all connected together (1 is across the street). Golf carts 24/7 to get you anywhere in all 3 resorts. It’s not a luxurious resort but its tropical gardens, ponds, pools and rooms are very clean. Definitely worth the money!
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Saijanarthanan
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The pool was amazing with the cliff jump and water slide
The pool was amazing with the cliff jump and water slide
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Juan
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great resort with multiple dining options and activities for all the family. For the adults, the rooftop bars are great!
Great resort with multiple dining options and activities for all the family. For the adults, the rooftop bars are great!
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Vedrana
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff is amazing. Housekeeping cleaned rooms twice daily. No matter what pool you choose waiter will got to you and bring you your drink anythime anywhere. Every morning at breakfast where filter coffee us served ( but we like esspresso) waiter would go to the bar in the lobby to get us esspresso. Girls in the kids club are engaged with kidscto the max. They taking kids to pool, to visit dolphins, thy do all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities . My 6 years old boy litterally cried last night and didnt want to go home. Breakfast options are buffet standard. Good , many varieties but personaly i am not fan of buffet , and i liked mexican varieties in the options. Several a la cart restaurants within resort offer variety of different world cuisine and food is amazing . Japanise , French , Italian , Mediteranian, American and of course Mexican a la cart dinjng for lunch and dinner. Every night 3-4 different shows at 3 different location/times and not boring shows but nice performers . Two rooftop pools , Adult only pool , Big jump with 12 feet deep pool Grear slide for kids and adults 3 beaches I am impressed and will be back
Staff is amazing. Housekeeping cleaned rooms twice daily. No matter what pool you choose waiter will got to you and bring you your drink anythime anywhere. Every morning at breakfast where filter coffee us served ( but we like esspresso) waiter would go to the bar in the lobby to get us esspresso. Girls in the kids club are engaged with kidscto the max. They taking kids to pool, to visit dolphins, thy do all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities . My 6 years old boy litterally cried last night and didnt want to go home. Breakfast options are buffet standard. Good , many varieties but personaly i am not fan of buffet , and i liked mexican varieties in the options. Several a la cart restaurants within resort offer variety of different world cuisine and food is amazing . Japanise , French , Italian , Mediteranian, American and of course Mexican a la cart dinjng for lunch and dinner. Every night 3-4 different shows at 3 different location/times and not boring shows but nice performers . Two rooftop pools , Adult only pool , Big jump with 12 feet deep pool Grear slide for kids and adults 3 beaches I am impressed and will be back
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Dany
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Most of our stays there the power went out. According to front desk they said the town power line caught on fire from the storm. The whole resort was without ac nor running water. The power was on and off all day, continuing for a total of 3-4 days.
Most of our stays there the power went out. According to front desk they said the town power line caught on fire from the storm. The whole resort was without ac nor running water. The power was on and off all day, continuing for a total of 3-4 days.
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Nedim
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent 5-night stay at your resort. While the first two days of our trip were pleasant, a brief power outage was followed by three days of critical air conditioning malfunction, which significantly impacted our stay. The lack of air conditioning led to extremely high humidity levels in our rooms, causing the floors to become wet and slick. My children slipped and fell multiple times, which was concerning. The unbearable heat also made dining in your restaurants and relaxing in the lobby very uncomfortable. While the pool and grounds were well-maintained, the beach was unfortunately unusable due to high levels of seaweed. Although efforts were made to contain and clean it, swimming was not possible. We also noticed an unpleasant sewer smell in certain areas of the property. We brought these issues to the attention of the reception, and they kindly upgraded us from the Marina building to Ventus Ha. However, despite being a beautiful building, this upgrade was inconvenient, and the air conditioning in the new room was still not working effectively, with the temperature remaining a balmy 80 degrees. The restaurant requiring reservations was unfortunately booked 3-4 days in advance, which meant I was only able to secure one reservation over my five-day stay. Additionally, the main dinner buffet seemed to offer repetitive selections. I hope you will consider these points for future improvements.
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent 5-night stay at your resort. While the first two days of our trip were pleasant, a brief power outage was followed by three days of critical air conditioning malfunction, which significantly impacted our stay. The lack of air conditioning led to extremely high humidity levels in our rooms, causing the floors to become wet and slick. My children slipped and fell multiple times, which was concerning. The unbearable heat also made dining in your restaurants and relaxing in the lobby very uncomfortable. While the pool and grounds were well-maintained, the beach was unfortunately unusable due to high levels of seaweed. Although efforts were made to contain and clean it, swimming was not possible. We also noticed an unpleasant sewer smell in certain areas of the property. We brought these issues to the attention of the reception, and they kindly upgraded us from the Marina building to Ventus Ha. However, despite being a beautiful building, this upgrade was inconvenient, and the air conditioning in the new room was still not working effectively, with the temperature remaining a balmy 80 degrees. The restaurant requiring reservations was unfortunately booked 3-4 days in advance, which meant I was only able to secure one reservation over my five-day stay. Additionally, the main dinner buffet seemed to offer repetitive selections. I hope you will consider these points for future improvements.
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Adam
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Overall, the stay was great. The resort had three different properties, all with really nice pools and beautiful maintained outside areas. The sargassum at the beach was intrusive. We spent no time on the beach whatsoever because there was so much in the water. The resort however, worked hard every day to try to stay on top of it and clear it. The one real negative about the resort was the unavailability for making dinner reservations. We spent four nights there and on day number one we were told there were absolutely no reservations available for any of the restaurants on the first two nights we were there. The last two nights we were there, there was some availability however it was either to eat dinner at 4 o’clock in the afternoon or at 9:30 in the evening. That was one major component we were very disappointed in.
Overall, the stay was great. The resort had three different properties, all with really nice pools and beautiful maintained outside areas. The sargassum at the beach was intrusive. We spent no time on the beach whatsoever because there was so much in the water. The resort however, worked hard every day to try to stay on top of it and clear it. The one real negative about the resort was the unavailability for making dinner reservations. We spent four nights there and on day number one we were told there were absolutely no reservations available for any of the restaurants on the first two nights we were there. The last two nights we were there, there was some availability however it was either to eat dinner at 4 o’clock in the afternoon or at 9:30 in the evening. That was one major component we were very disappointed in.
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Domenico
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Amazing property, many pools, clean, great service, polite and smily staff. Unfortunately 2 out of the 10 days, they had power outages resulting in no air conditioning, no elevator and intermittent water in the rooms, lobby and restaurants. Front desk upgraded us from Marina to Ventus on the 5th days, and it was fantastic after. Miguel (Manager of the Italian restaurant Trattoria D´Gulio) was exceptional...he really made our 20th anniversary memorable. Himself and his staff. Truly appreciate it!
Amazing property, many pools, clean, great service, polite and smily staff. Unfortunately 2 out of the 10 days, they had power outages resulting in no air conditioning, no elevator and intermittent water in the rooms, lobby and restaurants. Front desk upgraded us from Marina to Ventus on the 5th days, and it was fantastic after. Miguel (Manager of the Italian restaurant Trattoria D´Gulio) was exceptional...he really made our 20th anniversary memorable. Himself and his staff. Truly appreciate it!
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and grounds, with some reporting twice-daily housekeeping. A minority noted musty or moldy odors and occasional lapses in restaurant or room upkeep.
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Bogdan A
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Very clean resort. Staff excellent. However buffet needs to be bigger and kept filled.
Very clean resort. Staff excellent. However buffet needs to be bigger and kept filled.
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Madison
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great Service and Family Amenities, But Beach and Room Conditions Need Improvement We stayed at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive in Cancún, Mexico from June 7 to June 12, 2025, for a multigenerational family trip. Our group included six people (two adults and four kids), my mother, and my in-laws. The resort offered a lot for families, and overall, we had an enjoyable stay. The staff was excellent—friendly, helpful, and accommodating from check-in to check-out. The resort grounds were clean and well-kept, and the pool area, especially with the water slide, was a hit with our kids. The restaurants provided a good variety of food options, and the service in the dining areas was consistently attentive and courteous. However, there were a couple of notable downsides during our stay. First, the rooms had a persistent moldy smell, which was unpleasant and difficult to ignore. While the rooms were cleaned daily and generally well-maintained, the odor suggested a deeper humidity or ventilation issue that needs attention. Second, the beach area was heavily affected by seaweed throughout our stay. The shoreline and water were covered with seaweed, which gave off a strong foul odor and made it nearly impossible to enjoy the beach. While we understand this is a regional issue and not entirely the resort's fault, it significantly impacted our beach experience. The staff did try to clean it, but it was an ongoing challenge.
Great Service and Family Amenities, But Beach and Room Conditions Need Improvement We stayed at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive in Cancún, Mexico from June 7 to June 12, 2025, for a multigenerational family trip. Our group included six people (two adults and four kids), my mother, and my in-laws. The resort offered a lot for families, and overall, we had an enjoyable stay. The staff was excellent—friendly, helpful, and accommodating from check-in to check-out. The resort grounds were clean and well-kept, and the pool area, especially with the water slide, was a hit with our kids. The restaurants provided a good variety of food options, and the service in the dining areas was consistently attentive and courteous. However, there were a couple of notable downsides during our stay. First, the rooms had a persistent moldy smell, which was unpleasant and difficult to ignore. While the rooms were cleaned daily and generally well-maintained, the odor suggested a deeper humidity or ventilation issue that needs attention. Second, the beach area was heavily affected by seaweed throughout our stay. The shoreline and water were covered with seaweed, which gave off a strong foul odor and made it nearly impossible to enjoy the beach. While we understand this is a regional issue and not entirely the resort's fault, it significantly impacted our beach experience. The staff did try to clean it, but it was an ongoing challenge.
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Ayisha
19 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean..staff cleans rooms about 2 times a day
Very clean..staff cleans rooms about 2 times a day
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Anthony De
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We loved all the pools and the food was mostly better than we expected, lots of fun activities. The room smelled dank like there was mold present... yuck. My Uncle and his wife stayed in another room and they had a similar experience. We had mostly positive feedback, the platinum club was awesome because we could float top shelf liquor on top of otherwise wimpy drinks lol the beach though... big disappointment. I realize there is not much the resort can do about that but the Sargassum (seaweed) made the beach unenjoyable. We went to Isla Mujera and that was a georgous beach and beautiful town, way better than Cozumel. Playa Del Carmen was a nice surprise though, very cool town. Cancun is great but mostly for clubbing, the beach sucks.
We loved all the pools and the food was mostly better than we expected, lots of fun activities. The room smelled dank like there was mold present... yuck. My Uncle and his wife stayed in another room and they had a similar experience. We had mostly positive feedback, the platinum club was awesome because we could float top shelf liquor on top of otherwise wimpy drinks lol the beach though... big disappointment. I realize there is not much the resort can do about that but the Sargassum (seaweed) made the beach unenjoyable. We went to Isla Mujera and that was a georgous beach and beautiful town, way better than Cozumel. Playa Del Carmen was a nice surprise though, very cool town. Cancun is great but mostly for clubbing, the beach sucks.
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Sridhar
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Rooms are not clean, buffet restaurants are not maintained clean. Service staff are not friendly
Rooms are not clean, buffet restaurants are not maintained clean. Service staff are not friendly
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Patricia Kathe
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Marina ElCid is a beautuful property, clean and well landscaped. The staff goes above and beyond for every guest. The food is excellent.
Marina ElCid is a beautuful property, clean and well landscaped. The staff goes above and beyond for every guest. The food is excellent.
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Alonso
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Beach was horrible. Our room had mold. Food was good, service was okay
Beach was horrible. Our room had mold. Food was good, service was okay
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Zachary
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Really clean, great staff, food is good. Always had good service.
Really clean, great staff, food is good. Always had good service.
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Adrian
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was clean 98% of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Everything was clean 98% of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Kayla
20 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a wonderful couple of days at this resort. The staff are so awesome and friendly making the experience enjoyable and comfortable. The food at the buffet was very good with a new theme every night. The areas all around the resort including our room were impeccably clean and you can tell this resort prioritizes cleanliness. Overall great experience and would definitely come again!
We had a wonderful couple of days at this resort. The staff are so awesome and friendly making the experience enjoyable and comfortable. The food at the buffet was very good with a new theme every night. The areas all around the resort including our room were impeccably clean and you can tell this resort prioritizes cleanliness. Overall great experience and would definitely come again!
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Rooms
Many rooms are spacious and comfortable, with newer Ventus/Ha buildings feeling more modern and some Marina rooms more dated; views vary and some balconies are blocked by trees. Recurrent pain points include limited, slow Wi-Fi (two devices per room) and occasional A/C failures or humidity.
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Morag F
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Our room smelled damp and the toilet didn't work the first night but they came immediately to Fix it. No water in the room and had to asked three times to get water bottles. We paid for an upgraded room so this was disappointing but the room was really big:).
Our room smelled damp and the toilet didn't work the first night but they came immediately to Fix it. No water in the room and had to asked three times to get water bottles. We paid for an upgraded room so this was disappointing but the room was really big:).
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HARPREET
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great hotel.Good food.Friendly staff. Only complaint was that we had booked 2 rooms in the Marina El Cid resort and at check in, the agent told us that he was upgrading us to Ventus, their latest hotel. The rooms were great but the balconies were blocked completely by trees. We could not see anything. It was depressing and we felt claustrophobic in that room. We also felt like the Marina El Cid was more vibrant. The next day, we went to ask to move us back to our original bookings and we also asked for rooms with ocean view. We had to pay extra for each room, which we did as at this point, we just wanted to have a room with a view. The rooms at the Marina El Cid were a bit dated but we enjoyed waking up every morning with the sea view. I was told that they don't cut the trees as it's part of their wild life protection plan. What I would suggest is to plant everywhere on the property, but at least don't plant trees in front of balconies. Or otherwise cut them short, so that they don't block the view. Imagine going in a resort and opening the curtains to see nothing but trees blocking your view. I was also scared to go on the balcony as there could be any kind of lizards etc in the trees. I would advise to book the restaurants as soon as you check in to get good time slots for dinner. The property is huge, so use the free golf carts service provided to move around. The rooftop bar in building 28 has a pool and great views. There are several pools around the property.
Great hotel.Good food.Friendly staff. Only complaint was that we had booked 2 rooms in the Marina El Cid resort and at check in, the agent told us that he was upgrading us to Ventus, their latest hotel. The rooms were great but the balconies were blocked completely by trees. We could not see anything. It was depressing and we felt claustrophobic in that room. We also felt like the Marina El Cid was more vibrant. The next day, we went to ask to move us back to our original bookings and we also asked for rooms with ocean view. We had to pay extra for each room, which we did as at this point, we just wanted to have a room with a view. The rooms at the Marina El Cid were a bit dated but we enjoyed waking up every morning with the sea view. I was told that they don't cut the trees as it's part of their wild life protection plan. What I would suggest is to plant everywhere on the property, but at least don't plant trees in front of balconies. Or otherwise cut them short, so that they don't block the view. Imagine going in a resort and opening the curtains to see nothing but trees blocking your view. I was also scared to go on the balcony as there could be any kind of lizards etc in the trees. I would advise to book the restaurants as soon as you check in to get good time slots for dinner. The property is huge, so use the free golf carts service provided to move around. The rooftop bar in building 28 has a pool and great views. There are several pools around the property.
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Michael
16 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice property grounds. Beautiful and tropical. Room was a good size and clean. Food was ok, typical all-inclusive fare. Great pizza in the Italian restaurant.
Nice property grounds. Beautiful and tropical. Room was a good size and clean. Food was ok, typical all-inclusive fare. Great pizza in the Italian restaurant.
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Tremayne
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is one of 3 properties you will have full access to. There's golf carts you can catch to take you around to the different properties if you don't care to walk. Of the 3 properties this one is the oldest one. That being said the 2 nights of our stay was good. The rooms were not dated and the resort was kept clean. During our stay the A/C gave out so they moved us to one of the newer properties Ventus Ha. This property you can tell was much newer. The rooms were pretty much the same but had a slightly more modern feel. The food for the most part was buffet style other than the restaurants you needed reservations for. The best restaurant was KOBO which was a hibachi style, which we ended up eating there the last 2 nights but the reservations for it fills up quick. For the adults there is a root top bar if you just want to get away from the kids, which also had a small pool. Overall, the stay was pleasant but if I had to book again I would choose Ventus Ha.
This is one of 3 properties you will have full access to. There's golf carts you can catch to take you around to the different properties if you don't care to walk. Of the 3 properties this one is the oldest one. That being said the 2 nights of our stay was good. The rooms were not dated and the resort was kept clean. During our stay the A/C gave out so they moved us to one of the newer properties Ventus Ha. This property you can tell was much newer. The rooms were pretty much the same but had a slightly more modern feel. The food for the most part was buffet style other than the restaurants you needed reservations for. The best restaurant was KOBO which was a hibachi style, which we ended up eating there the last 2 nights but the reservations for it fills up quick. For the adults there is a root top bar if you just want to get away from the kids, which also had a small pool. Overall, the stay was pleasant but if I had to book again I would choose Ventus Ha.
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Dany
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Most of our stays there the power went out. According to front desk they said the town power line caught on fire from the storm. The whole resort was without ac nor running water. The power was on and off all day, continuing for a total of 3-4 days.
Most of our stays there the power went out. According to front desk they said the town power line caught on fire from the storm. The whole resort was without ac nor running water. The power was on and off all day, continuing for a total of 3-4 days.
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Nedim
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent 5-night stay at your resort. While the first two days of our trip were pleasant, a brief power outage was followed by three days of critical air conditioning malfunction, which significantly impacted our stay. The lack of air conditioning led to extremely high humidity levels in our rooms, causing the floors to become wet and slick. My children slipped and fell multiple times, which was concerning. The unbearable heat also made dining in your restaurants and relaxing in the lobby very uncomfortable. While the pool and grounds were well-maintained, the beach was unfortunately unusable due to high levels of seaweed. Although efforts were made to contain and clean it, swimming was not possible. We also noticed an unpleasant sewer smell in certain areas of the property. We brought these issues to the attention of the reception, and they kindly upgraded us from the Marina building to Ventus Ha. However, despite being a beautiful building, this upgrade was inconvenient, and the air conditioning in the new room was still not working effectively, with the temperature remaining a balmy 80 degrees. The restaurant requiring reservations was unfortunately booked 3-4 days in advance, which meant I was only able to secure one reservation over my five-day stay. Additionally, the main dinner buffet seemed to offer repetitive selections. I hope you will consider these points for future improvements.
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent 5-night stay at your resort. While the first two days of our trip were pleasant, a brief power outage was followed by three days of critical air conditioning malfunction, which significantly impacted our stay. The lack of air conditioning led to extremely high humidity levels in our rooms, causing the floors to become wet and slick. My children slipped and fell multiple times, which was concerning. The unbearable heat also made dining in your restaurants and relaxing in the lobby very uncomfortable. While the pool and grounds were well-maintained, the beach was unfortunately unusable due to high levels of seaweed. Although efforts were made to contain and clean it, swimming was not possible. We also noticed an unpleasant sewer smell in certain areas of the property. We brought these issues to the attention of the reception, and they kindly upgraded us from the Marina building to Ventus Ha. However, despite being a beautiful building, this upgrade was inconvenient, and the air conditioning in the new room was still not working effectively, with the temperature remaining a balmy 80 degrees. The restaurant requiring reservations was unfortunately booked 3-4 days in advance, which meant I was only able to secure one reservation over my five-day stay. Additionally, the main dinner buffet seemed to offer repetitive selections. I hope you will consider these points for future improvements.
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Frank
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was great, the only thing I didn't like was that the wifi was only for two people.
Everything was great, the only thing I didn't like was that the wifi was only for two people.
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Marlenis
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I booked this hotel and was placed in an adjacent property because I would not pay $300 usd upgrade to stay on the main property. I was allowed only two devices on WiFi and was told any additional devices would be $60 per device. This was extremely disappointing and inconvenient since I travelled with my family. I was informed of credits I had and showing interest was told I had to assist to a 2 hour meeting for basically a timeshare. I refused the meeting and was told I wasn’t allowed to use the credits since I didn’t want to attend the meeting. All of this made the experience very unpleasant. Unless you are ready to dish out extra money for things that are supposed to be part of your stay, I would not recommend this place. Also there is no real beach area at all.
I booked this hotel and was placed in an adjacent property because I would not pay $300 usd upgrade to stay on the main property. I was allowed only two devices on WiFi and was told any additional devices would be $60 per device. This was extremely disappointing and inconvenient since I travelled with my family. I was informed of credits I had and showing interest was told I had to assist to a 2 hour meeting for basically a timeshare. I refused the meeting and was told I wasn’t allowed to use the credits since I didn’t want to attend the meeting. All of this made the experience very unpleasant. Unless you are ready to dish out extra money for things that are supposed to be part of your stay, I would not recommend this place. Also there is no real beach area at all.
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LUIS
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Property was only at 30% occupied according to them, I paid for a “LUXURY 2 BEDS ROOM” but got a king size bed and a horrible bed that comes out of the wall.
Property was only at 30% occupied according to them, I paid for a “LUXURY 2 BEDS ROOM” but got a king size bed and a horrible bed that comes out of the wall.
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Ha
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything is good and amazing but the one thing I didn’t like is you only get 2 WiFi codes person. So if you’re going with a your family of 4 then only 2 person can use the WiFi. Also you cannot change the device the WiFi is on.
Everything is good and amazing but the one thing I didn’t like is you only get 2 WiFi codes person. So if you’re going with a your family of 4 then only 2 person can use the WiFi. Also you cannot change the device the WiFi is on.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and accommodating throughout the resort. However, multiple guests mention pushy timeshare/upgrade approaches and inconsistent responsiveness at the front desk or during outages.
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Kenneath Kam Fat
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Front desk staff changed us to a different hotel property. No AC for 2 days due to power issue. Towel station frequently out of clean pool towels. Staff never apologized for any inconvenience they caused, other than the ones who tried to sell us tours or spa packages. This is the fourth time we have been to Cancun and will never come back to this resort!
Front desk staff changed us to a different hotel property. No AC for 2 days due to power issue. Towel station frequently out of clean pool towels. Staff never apologized for any inconvenience they caused, other than the ones who tried to sell us tours or spa packages. This is the fourth time we have been to Cancun and will never come back to this resort!
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Gregory Daniel
18 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Everything was fantastic, from the helpful, friendly staff, excellent restaurants and other amenities.
Everything was fantastic, from the helpful, friendly staff, excellent restaurants and other amenities.
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Marcele Michael
19 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Just spent 5 nights at Marina El Cid resort and spa. Our stay was great. The staff was wonderful, the resort was clean (and always being cleaned!) the food was excellent and there were several restaurants to choose from. The only negative was the mosquitoes so take bug spray. Would definitely go back.
Just spent 5 nights at Marina El Cid resort and spa. Our stay was great. The staff was wonderful, the resort was clean (and always being cleaned!) the food was excellent and there were several restaurants to choose from. The only negative was the mosquitoes so take bug spray. Would definitely go back.
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Nadia
26 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique en famille (2 adultes, 2 ados) au Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort. Le site est superbe, ultra propre, les repas sont excellents (autant le buffet que les restos à la carte), et les spectacles en soirée sont vraiment de qualité. Le gros plus : on peut aller dans trois resorts différents selon l’ambiance recherchée — c’est génial pour varier. Seul bémol : on s’est laissé embarquer dans une présentation soi-disant de 60 minutes pour une « carte privilège » .. qui a duré 3h30. Beaucoup de promesses floues, des frais cachés, et finalement, rien d’avantageux. On aurait préféré profiter du resort! On nous avait promis un « tour gratuit » à Tulum en échange de la présentation — au final, c’était rempli de frais cachés, mal organisé, et ce qu’on nous a vendu comme une excursion s’est avéré être tout sauf un vrai tour… rien de gratuit là-dedans. Bref, à part ce détour inutile, tout a été absolument parfait. On recommande chaudement — en évitant la fameuse "présentation".
Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique en famille (2 adultes, 2 ados) au Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort. Le site est superbe, ultra propre, les repas sont excellents (autant le buffet que les restos à la carte), et les spectacles en soirée sont vraiment de qualité. Le gros plus : on peut aller dans trois resorts différents selon l’ambiance recherchée — c’est génial pour varier. Seul bémol : on s’est laissé embarquer dans une présentation soi-disant de 60 minutes pour une « carte privilège » .. qui a duré 3h30. Beaucoup de promesses floues, des frais cachés, et finalement, rien d’avantageux. On aurait préféré profiter du resort! On nous avait promis un « tour gratuit » à Tulum en échange de la présentation — au final, c’était rempli de frais cachés, mal organisé, et ce qu’on nous a vendu comme une excursion s’est avéré être tout sauf un vrai tour… rien de gratuit là-dedans. Bref, à part ce détour inutile, tout a été absolument parfait. On recommande chaudement — en évitant la fameuse "présentation".
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RAFAEL De Jesús
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel needs more entertainment. Also when selling vacation programs, the agents need to learn to respect the customers decision and no get bad attitude.
Hotel needs more entertainment. Also when selling vacation programs, the agents need to learn to respect the customers decision and no get bad attitude.
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Vedrana
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Staff is amazing. Housekeeping cleaned rooms twice daily. No matter what pool you choose waiter will got to you and bring you your drink anythime anywhere. Every morning at breakfast where filter coffee us served ( but we like esspresso) waiter would go to the bar in the lobby to get us esspresso. Girls in the kids club are engaged with kidscto the max. They taking kids to pool, to visit dolphins, thy do all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities . My 6 years old boy litterally cried last night and didnt want to go home. Breakfast options are buffet standard. Good , many varieties but personaly i am not fan of buffet , and i liked mexican varieties in the options. Several a la cart restaurants within resort offer variety of different world cuisine and food is amazing . Japanise , French , Italian , Mediteranian, American and of course Mexican a la cart dinjng for lunch and dinner. Every night 3-4 different shows at 3 different location/times and not boring shows but nice performers . Two rooftop pools , Adult only pool , Big jump with 12 feet deep pool Grear slide for kids and adults 3 beaches I am impressed and will be back
Staff is amazing. Housekeeping cleaned rooms twice daily. No matter what pool you choose waiter will got to you and bring you your drink anythime anywhere. Every morning at breakfast where filter coffee us served ( but we like esspresso) waiter would go to the bar in the lobby to get us esspresso. Girls in the kids club are engaged with kidscto the max. They taking kids to pool, to visit dolphins, thy do all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities . My 6 years old boy litterally cried last night and didnt want to go home. Breakfast options are buffet standard. Good , many varieties but personaly i am not fan of buffet , and i liked mexican varieties in the options. Several a la cart restaurants within resort offer variety of different world cuisine and food is amazing . Japanise , French , Italian , Mediteranian, American and of course Mexican a la cart dinjng for lunch and dinner. Every night 3-4 different shows at 3 different location/times and not boring shows but nice performers . Two rooftop pools , Adult only pool , Big jump with 12 feet deep pool Grear slide for kids and adults 3 beaches I am impressed and will be back
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Justin
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Our stay at Marina El Cid was nothing short of amazing—for both adults and families alike! From the moment we arrived, Yovani and his front desk team made everything effortless. They were always ready with a smile and quick to arrange rides around the resort or back to our unit, making our experience smooth and stress-free. Dining was a highlight thanks to the exceptional service from Guriel, Gilberto, Francisco, Miguel, and the two Wilberths—each of whom went above and beyond to ensure our meals were enjoyable, our drinks full, and our kids well taken care of. Their warmth and professionalism truly elevated every meal. A special thank you to Yolanda, who kept our room immaculate—no small feat after our nightly dips in the jacuzzi and indulgent room service! The buffet and activity teams kept the energy high, and Tony at the lobby bar became a fast favorite, crafting amazing drinks to match the mood—most often festive! We also met so many wonderful families around the main pool and left with new friends and memories to last a lifetime. Already counting down the days until our next adventure at Marina El Cid!
Our stay at Marina El Cid was nothing short of amazing—for both adults and families alike! From the moment we arrived, Yovani and his front desk team made everything effortless. They were always ready with a smile and quick to arrange rides around the resort or back to our unit, making our experience smooth and stress-free. Dining was a highlight thanks to the exceptional service from Guriel, Gilberto, Francisco, Miguel, and the two Wilberths—each of whom went above and beyond to ensure our meals were enjoyable, our drinks full, and our kids well taken care of. Their warmth and professionalism truly elevated every meal. A special thank you to Yolanda, who kept our room immaculate—no small feat after our nightly dips in the jacuzzi and indulgent room service! The buffet and activity teams kept the energy high, and Tony at the lobby bar became a fast favorite, crafting amazing drinks to match the mood—most often festive! We also met so many wonderful families around the main pool and left with new friends and memories to last a lifetime. Already counting down the days until our next adventure at Marina El Cid!
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Marlenis
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I booked this hotel and was placed in an adjacent property because I would not pay $300 usd upgrade to stay on the main property. I was allowed only two devices on WiFi and was told any additional devices would be $60 per device. This was extremely disappointing and inconvenient since I travelled with my family. I was informed of credits I had and showing interest was told I had to assist to a 2 hour meeting for basically a timeshare. I refused the meeting and was told I wasn’t allowed to use the credits since I didn’t want to attend the meeting. All of this made the experience very unpleasant. Unless you are ready to dish out extra money for things that are supposed to be part of your stay, I would not recommend this place. Also there is no real beach area at all.
I booked this hotel and was placed in an adjacent property because I would not pay $300 usd upgrade to stay on the main property. I was allowed only two devices on WiFi and was told any additional devices would be $60 per device. This was extremely disappointing and inconvenient since I travelled with my family. I was informed of credits I had and showing interest was told I had to assist to a 2 hour meeting for basically a timeshare. I refused the meeting and was told I wasn’t allowed to use the credits since I didn’t want to attend the meeting. All of this made the experience very unpleasant. Unless you are ready to dish out extra money for things that are supposed to be part of your stay, I would not recommend this place. Also there is no real beach area at all.
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Stephanie
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a great trip. Overall the staff was excellent besides one very grumpy man at the lobby bar. The food at the restaurants was excellent, the buffet was good at breakfast and lunch. They do however really need a place for 24 hour snacks . They offer room service, however some nights we waited for over 2 hours. If there had been a place to grab something it would have been perfect :) The pools were nice, there isn’t much of a beach but that didn’t bother us . We would return to this property. Overall a great holiday
We had a great trip. Overall the staff was excellent besides one very grumpy man at the lobby bar. The food at the restaurants was excellent, the buffet was good at breakfast and lunch. They do however really need a place for 24 hour snacks . They offer room service, however some nights we waited for over 2 hours. If there had been a place to grab something it would have been perfect :) The pools were nice, there isn’t much of a beach but that didn’t bother us . We would return to this property. Overall a great holiday
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Carly
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
I have very mixed feelings on the resort. The room, pool and the staff other than the front desk was great. The restaurant food was good if you could get in. We couldn’t get reservations the first few days. The buffet dinner was not very good. And very long lines if you wanted something fresh like pancakes or tacos, etc. The front desk staff including the manager, Manuel were not very helpful! The towel policy was never told to us and they didn’t care. They didn’t tell us about the extra charges for sheets either until it was too late. Very rude and they are not very considerate. Probably that worst experience at a hotel with the front desk staff we have ever had and we had booked 6 rooms.
I have very mixed feelings on the resort. The room, pool and the staff other than the front desk was great. The restaurant food was good if you could get in. We couldn’t get reservations the first few days. The buffet dinner was not very good. And very long lines if you wanted something fresh like pancakes or tacos, etc. The front desk staff including the manager, Manuel were not very helpful! The towel policy was never told to us and they didn’t care. They didn’t tell us about the extra charges for sheets either until it was too late. Very rude and they are not very considerate. Probably that worst experience at a hotel with the front desk staff we have ever had and we had booked 6 rooms.
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Location
Set in a large resort zone near Puerto Morelos, with easy internal movement by golf cart but off-property trips typically requiring taxis and limited Uber access. Good for staying on-site; less convenient for frequent town visits.
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Alena
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We booked with Hotel Marina El Cid but when we arrived to the property we learned that the resort actually consists of three sections that are listed as separate hotels on Expedia: Marina El Cid, Ventus, and Ventus Ha' (listed from oldest to the newsest). Each hotel has a unique architecture & very distinct from others but all guests can use any facilities across all three hotels! Ventus Ha' opened Dec'24 and this is where we were given our room. It is furthest from the ocean deeper in the jungle. It is a short walk to the beach or you can call for a golf cart ride any time of the day. We were happy to be away this time around because of the algae bloom/awful smell from the ocean. Our room at Ventus Ha' was spacious, hammock on the balcony, spacious bathroom. The bed was firm so were the pillows (not a big fan of those). Room was cleaned well once a day and all towels were changed regardless the fact that we hung them and didn't mind to keep them for a few days. Each hotel has its own restaurant set but everybody could go to any of them. Reservations are necessary and concierge will make the reservations for two days ahead. We realized that Ventus Ha' had the best two restaurants (Japanese and Aakat) so we stayed close to our hotel for breakfast and lunch. We also booked those two restaurants for dinner twice. Buffets were fairly small, didn’t have much of a variety of food but definitely basic breakfast options. Staff everywhere is friendly. Overall excellent experience!
We booked with Hotel Marina El Cid but when we arrived to the property we learned that the resort actually consists of three sections that are listed as separate hotels on Expedia: Marina El Cid, Ventus, and Ventus Ha' (listed from oldest to the newsest). Each hotel has a unique architecture & very distinct from others but all guests can use any facilities across all three hotels! Ventus Ha' opened Dec'24 and this is where we were given our room. It is furthest from the ocean deeper in the jungle. It is a short walk to the beach or you can call for a golf cart ride any time of the day. We were happy to be away this time around because of the algae bloom/awful smell from the ocean. Our room at Ventus Ha' was spacious, hammock on the balcony, spacious bathroom. The bed was firm so were the pillows (not a big fan of those). Room was cleaned well once a day and all towels were changed regardless the fact that we hung them and didn't mind to keep them for a few days. Each hotel has its own restaurant set but everybody could go to any of them. Reservations are necessary and concierge will make the reservations for two days ahead. We realized that Ventus Ha' had the best two restaurants (Japanese and Aakat) so we stayed close to our hotel for breakfast and lunch. We also booked those two restaurants for dinner twice. Buffets were fairly small, didn’t have much of a variety of food but definitely basic breakfast options. Staff everywhere is friendly. Overall excellent experience!
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Angel
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort, nice people, beach isn’t swimmable and the smell is atrocious. I know they’re working on it. Also didn’t expect to spend another $500 when we arrived for a room that wasn’t far away from everything. Lots of walking. Sometimes 10,000 steps in a day.
Nice resort, nice people, beach isn’t swimmable and the smell is atrocious. I know they’re working on it. Also didn’t expect to spend another $500 when we arrived for a room that wasn’t far away from everything. Lots of walking. Sometimes 10,000 steps in a day.
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Stasialee
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The property is huge, lots of options for food. The only thing I didn’t like was the cart service to get to the restaurants.
The property is huge, lots of options for food. The only thing I didn’t like was the cart service to get to the restaurants.
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Franck
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, great food, pleasant staff, and lots to do for teenage kids.
Great location, great food, pleasant staff, and lots to do for teenage kids.
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Timothy N
16 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Great if you like staying on property or only taking official excursions. Taxis charge a bit extra to go to the property as it is not right near town. The restaurants requiring reservations are great and the main one not requiring reservations is good but a bit repetitive, but it can be challenging to get a reservation so get them as soon as you can and be flexible.
Great if you like staying on property or only taking official excursions. Taxis charge a bit extra to go to the property as it is not right near town. The restaurants requiring reservations are great and the main one not requiring reservations is good but a bit repetitive, but it can be challenging to get a reservation so get them as soon as you can and be flexible.
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Tremayne
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is one of 3 properties you will have full access to. There's golf carts you can catch to take you around to the different properties if you don't care to walk. Of the 3 properties this one is the oldest one. That being said the 2 nights of our stay was good. The rooms were not dated and the resort was kept clean. During our stay the A/C gave out so they moved us to one of the newer properties Ventus Ha. This property you can tell was much newer. The rooms were pretty much the same but had a slightly more modern feel. The food for the most part was buffet style other than the restaurants you needed reservations for. The best restaurant was KOBO which was a hibachi style, which we ended up eating there the last 2 nights but the reservations for it fills up quick. For the adults there is a root top bar if you just want to get away from the kids, which also had a small pool. Overall, the stay was pleasant but if I had to book again I would choose Ventus Ha.
This is one of 3 properties you will have full access to. There's golf carts you can catch to take you around to the different properties if you don't care to walk. Of the 3 properties this one is the oldest one. That being said the 2 nights of our stay was good. The rooms were not dated and the resort was kept clean. During our stay the A/C gave out so they moved us to one of the newer properties Ventus Ha. This property you can tell was much newer. The rooms were pretty much the same but had a slightly more modern feel. The food for the most part was buffet style other than the restaurants you needed reservations for. The best restaurant was KOBO which was a hibachi style, which we ended up eating there the last 2 nights but the reservations for it fills up quick. For the adults there is a root top bar if you just want to get away from the kids, which also had a small pool. Overall, the stay was pleasant but if I had to book again I would choose Ventus Ha.
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Marty Elaine
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice area and big resort.
Nice area and big resort.
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Alejandro
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Pros: The entire staff was extremely friendly and always willing to help with anything you needed. The food was very good at the buffets and sit-down restaurants. The activities were fun and suitable for all ages. The service was excellent. Cons: Reservations at the sit-down restaurants were very limited because advance booking is required. The hotel's location isn't the best, as it's very far from the city center. Accessing Uber is nearly impossible, and the only option is to take a taxi from the hotel if you want to explore Cancun on your own without a tour.
Pros: The entire staff was extremely friendly and always willing to help with anything you needed. The food was very good at the buffets and sit-down restaurants. The activities were fun and suitable for all ages. The service was excellent. Cons: Reservations at the sit-down restaurants were very limited because advance booking is required. The hotel's location isn't the best, as it's very far from the city center. Accessing Uber is nearly impossible, and the only option is to take a taxi from the hotel if you want to explore Cancun on your own without a tour.
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Michael
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The resort was very nice. It was very convenient to get around the property. The Ventus was easy to get to you actually didn't have to leave the property. You could choose from different pools with different levels of activities. The buffets were conveniently located and had a good variety of options. There were people working to maintain the property and improve the appearance all the time. There was a lot of wildlife. It was only about 2 miles from Puerto Moreles.
The resort was very nice. It was very convenient to get around the property. The Ventus was easy to get to you actually didn't have to leave the property. You could choose from different pools with different levels of activities. The buffets were conveniently located and had a good variety of options. There were people working to maintain the property and improve the appearance all the time. There was a lot of wildlife. It was only about 2 miles from Puerto Moreles.
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Luna
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I really liked the cleanliness, safety and staff customer service. Everyone was super friendly and put a lot of effort into making sure our stay was super enjoyable. It's a great place for all ages! I would recommend facilitating more golf carts for easier transportation amd perhaps enabling pick ups at other locations besides the resort lobbies.
I really liked the cleanliness, safety and staff customer service. Everyone was super friendly and put a lot of effort into making sure our stay was super enjoyable. It's a great place for all ages! I would recommend facilitating more golf carts for easier transportation amd perhaps enabling pick ups at other locations besides the resort lobbies.
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Dining
Specialty restaurants across the three resorts earn strong reviews and variety, while buffets are often described as average or repetitive. Dinner reservations can be difficult, some venues are seasonal, and drink quality feedback is mixed.
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Allison Lorraine
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The food was absolutely awful. Near impossible to get a reservation at any of the restaurants unless you wanted to eat at 5:00 or 9:30. Wifi is only for 2 guests, and it was very slow and intermittent. Not much to do at night. Pool and rooms were fine. Service was great. Wouldn’t go back.
The food was absolutely awful. Near impossible to get a reservation at any of the restaurants unless you wanted to eat at 5:00 or 9:30. Wifi is only for 2 guests, and it was very slow and intermittent. Not much to do at night. Pool and rooms were fine. Service was great. Wouldn’t go back.
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Joey Ferreira
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
While we enjoyed the renovated rooms, outstanding housekeeping, and exceptional specialty restaurants, significant issues overshadowed our stay. A surprise $250 "tax" upon arrival was an unwelcome shock. The buffet was lacking and wait times for freshly cooked were long. Most alarming was the gym staff's unacceptable service and any attempt to address my concern. I cannot recommend this is resort due to its profound failure in customer care.
While we enjoyed the renovated rooms, outstanding housekeeping, and exceptional specialty restaurants, significant issues overshadowed our stay. A surprise $250 "tax" upon arrival was an unwelcome shock. The buffet was lacking and wait times for freshly cooked were long. Most alarming was the gym staff's unacceptable service and any attempt to address my concern. I cannot recommend this is resort due to its profound failure in customer care.
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Diana
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The food at all the restaurants here is amazing!! Best we’ve ever had at a hotel in Cancun. The staff could be rude. They seem bothered when you order certain drinks. The service at the bars was what I didn’t like. At times I was second thinking ordering anything to drink.
The food at all the restaurants here is amazing!! Best we’ve ever had at a hotel in Cancun. The staff could be rude. They seem bothered when you order certain drinks. The service at the bars was what I didn’t like. At times I was second thinking ordering anything to drink.
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Sarosh
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This resort is great. Lots of nightly entertainment. Lots of dining options. The food is some of the best ive had for an all-inclusive. Reeally great staff!!! Very accommodating. Loved it all.
This resort is great. Lots of nightly entertainment. Lots of dining options. The food is some of the best ive had for an all-inclusive. Reeally great staff!!! Very accommodating. Loved it all.
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Terry Michael Denny,
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The beach was terrible, I guess the way it’s designed with the jetty next to it but it is a magnet for seaweed. They put bumpers out in the water that seemed to help collect it. Also it smelled so bad. No one used the beach. Reservations were also a problem. We were there 5 days and only got 2 restaurant reservations, and not the restaurants we wanted, the rest of the time we had to eat at the buffet. Very disappointed.
The beach was terrible, I guess the way it’s designed with the jetty next to it but it is a magnet for seaweed. They put bumpers out in the water that seemed to help collect it. Also it smelled so bad. No one used the beach. Reservations were also a problem. We were there 5 days and only got 2 restaurant reservations, and not the restaurants we wanted, the rest of the time we had to eat at the buffet. Very disappointed.
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Aldo Alejandro Pantoja
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The food is amazing
The food is amazing
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Chukwudumebi
3 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The resort was clean. Multiple restaurant options and activities on site. For food, I preferred eating at the Alhambra buffet. Kobo for Japanese food and Aakat for a fancier option.
The resort was clean. Multiple restaurant options and activities on site. For food, I preferred eating at the Alhambra buffet. Kobo for Japanese food and Aakat for a fancier option.
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Stephanie
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a great trip. Overall the staff was excellent besides one very grumpy man at the lobby bar. The food at the restaurants was excellent, the buffet was good at breakfast and lunch. They do however really need a place for 24 hour snacks . They offer room service, however some nights we waited for over 2 hours. If there had been a place to grab something it would have been perfect :) The pools were nice, there isn’t much of a beach but that didn’t bother us . We would return to this property. Overall a great holiday
We had a great trip. Overall the staff was excellent besides one very grumpy man at the lobby bar. The food at the restaurants was excellent, the buffet was good at breakfast and lunch. They do however really need a place for 24 hour snacks . They offer room service, however some nights we waited for over 2 hours. If there had been a place to grab something it would have been perfect :) The pools were nice, there isn’t much of a beach but that didn’t bother us . We would return to this property. Overall a great holiday
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Michael
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Property was well maintained and had an air conditioned enclosed lobby (huge plus). Main buffet was small and food was decent. All of the restaurants restaurants we went to were great. The lunch at Dalia’s or the Mexican restaurant were awesome (honestly would return just for that). No issues using the amenities at the sister resorts. Would definitely stay here again. Only drawback was the large amount of sea weed at the beach, but that seemed to be affecting the whole Maya Riviera.
Property was well maintained and had an air conditioned enclosed lobby (huge plus). Main buffet was small and food was decent. All of the restaurants restaurants we went to were great. The lunch at Dalia’s or the Mexican restaurant were awesome (honestly would return just for that). No issues using the amenities at the sister resorts. Would definitely stay here again. Only drawback was the large amount of sea weed at the beach, but that seemed to be affecting the whole Maya Riviera.
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Zhaoye
18 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The pools in the hotel were great. The restaurant s were fine just really hard to make reservations for dinner. The buffet was average. The room service is excellent though. At the lobby, “super Mario” said he will take care of us for the entire stay but after we denied the meeting, he never talked to us. He didn’t tell us the opening hours of the pools or help with any restaurants. We had to figure out all by ourselves by holding a map and asking people for our first two days. It will be much better if more information is provided when he sat down with us claiming he is going yo take care of us rather than just aiming for us attending the meeting.
The pools in the hotel were great. The restaurant s were fine just really hard to make reservations for dinner. The buffet was average. The room service is excellent though. At the lobby, “super Mario” said he will take care of us for the entire stay but after we denied the meeting, he never talked to us. He didn’t tell us the opening hours of the pools or help with any restaurants. We had to figure out all by ourselves by holding a map and asking people for our first two days. It will be much better if more information is provided when he sat down with us claiming he is going yo take care of us rather than just aiming for us attending the meeting.
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Von
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We were there for 7 days. The checked in process was ok and we got there around 3:15 pm and had to wait at least an hour before our room was ready. We got the bands, so we were still able to eat and roamed around while waiting for the room. Foods were okayed. Some of the staffs are really nice and helpful and some are maybe tired and not as nice. The properties are nice over all because of the tropical trees and location. We might consider going back, but not a must going back.
We were there for 7 days. The checked in process was ok and we got there around 3:15 pm and had to wait at least an hour before our room was ready. We got the bands, so we were still able to eat and roamed around while waiting for the room. Foods were okayed. Some of the staffs are really nice and helpful and some are maybe tired and not as nice. The properties are nice over all because of the tropical trees and location. We might consider going back, but not a must going back.
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Kathleen
2 Jun 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Love this place!
Love this place!
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Saurav
30 May 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Family friendly resort with lot engaging activities going on with main marina pool. Staff are really working hard to keep the resort well and people entertained. This is my second visit and I can say that it’s different from my last visit. Very hard to get any reservations in dine -in restaurants. Food options were limited and not all bars were open. This could be due to off season but it does let down overall experience
Family friendly resort with lot engaging activities going on with main marina pool. Staff are really working hard to keep the resort well and people entertained. This is my second visit and I can say that it’s different from my last visit. Very hard to get any reservations in dine -in restaurants. Food options were limited and not all bars were open. This could be due to off season but it does let down overall experience
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Stephanie Crystal
29 May 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
I love the room was spacious. The staff was always very helpful. Got reservations to al la carte restaurants upon check in without any issues. Lots of animals on the property. Beautiful property. The food was always good. Try the pastries at breakfast buffet, they are delicious.
I love the room was spacious. The staff was always very helpful. Got reservations to al la carte restaurants upon check in without any issues. Lots of animals on the property. Beautiful property. The food was always good. Try the pastries at breakfast buffet, they are delicious.
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Kevin
27 May 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Great resort overall. It's about 30mins to the airport. Have access to all the different sites during the stay. Beach area is not what it once was and restaurant reservation availabilities were limited.
Great resort overall. It's about 30mins to the airport. Have access to all the different sites during the stay. Beach area is not what it once was and restaurant reservation availabilities were limited.
FAQs about Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site and is complimentary for guests. Valet parking services are also offered.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available, although specific details about the type and cost are not provided.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property, including service animals.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is situated on the beach in Puerto Morelos, approximately 2.3 km from Puerto Morelos Town Square and 5.2 km from Puerto Morelos Beach. It is about 29.1 km from Cancun International Airport.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools. Specific details about heating or seasonal availability are not mentioned.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. Specific details about age restrictions for free stays are not provided.
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What do room rates generally look like at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos typically average around US$350 a night for two guests, ranging from US$306 to US$2,364 on peak dates.
Why is Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive so affordable?
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos undercuts 13 of 16 comparable hotels nearby, while similar properties typically cost around US$359 a night. The resort’s location on Puerto Morelos Beach and its appeal to families and couples help explain its competitive pricing compared to the local competition.
When are rates lowest at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive?
June is the cheapest month to stay at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos, averaging US$210 a night; December is the most expensive month, averaging US$723.
How does the nightly price at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive in Puerto Morelos is US$290 per night for 2 guests, which is typical for this hotel: within 5% of its US$281 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between US$175 and US$1,489.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-16: 549.0944707736206USD
- 2026-09-17: 322.221437175293USD
- 2026-09-18: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-09-19: 321.26501042266847USD
- 2026-09-20: 321.26501042266847USD
- 2026-09-21: 292.18133393966673USD
- 2026-09-22: 292.18133393966673USD
- 2026-09-23: 301.6848595596313USD
- 2026-09-24: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-09-25: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-09-26: 321.26501042266847USD
- 2026-09-27: 321.26501042266847USD
- 2026-09-28: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-09-29: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-09-30: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-01: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-02: 321.60053547546386USD
- 2026-10-03: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-04: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-05: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-06: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-07: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-08: 312.1878338012695USD
- 2026-10-09: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-10: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-11: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-12: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-13: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-14: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-15: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-16: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-17: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-18: 320.41451867523193USD
- 2026-10-19: 309.4724307046509USD
- 2026-10-20: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-21: 310.18158239227296USD
- 2026-10-22: 312.34896006866455USD
- 2026-10-23: 301.61737633483887USD
- 2026-10-24: 310.18158239227296USD
- 2026-10-25: 312.34896006866455USD
- 2026-10-26: 312.34896006866455USD
- 2026-10-27: 310.18158239227296USD
- 2026-10-28: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-29: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-30: 321.7004470687866USD
- 2026-10-31: 342.54716035583493USD
- 2026-11-01: 335.16053131805415USD
- 2026-11-02: 339.6390430993652USD
- 2026-11-03: 348.00685791412354USD
- 2026-11-04: 334.3408570266723USD
- 2026-11-05: 304.8146874005127USD
- 2026-11-06: 345.53036014160153USD
- 2026-11-07: 345.53036014160153USD
- 2026-11-08: 401.53320705780027USD
- 2026-11-09: 417.04156651977536USD
- 2026-11-10: 509.3780890649414USD
- 2026-11-11: 357.998437484436USD
- 2026-11-12: 400.99509225128173USD
- 2026-11-13: 490.0568398526001USD
- 2026-11-14: 397.37092439941404USD
- 2026-11-15: 417.04156651977536USD
- 2026-11-16: 348.5064509005737USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit.
- Self parking fee: USD 5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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