4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews of The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive

4 out of 5
The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1290 out of 2184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 494 out of 2184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 2184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 2184 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This resort is a timeshare and right ay check in I was being pushed to attend a timeshare. Reservations for the restaurants were hard to get and there is an upcharge at all the restaurants for specific items. I didn't like that we had to give our room key at evry bar and restaurant when it is supposed to all inclusive. Some of the staff were not welcoming especially those at the pool bar.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
There have been many changes with new management since July 2023 and NONE of the changes have been to the benefit of the patrons booking the all inclusive packages. They are putting in a ton of money for a water park and there has been a loss of restaurant options so during the transition phase of other new steakhouse and Asian restaurants opening up next year the current all inclusive package deal pales in comparison to what other resorts are offering.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Sands was the perfect medium sized all inclusive. Super clean, good food and the rooms are huge! As you may or may not know the ocean in the hotel zone is pretty rough, but being that Royal Sands has sister resorts, we were able to take free shuttles to Royal Cancun where the water is much calmer for my 6 year old. Overall great stay and the only minor downside I would say is the constant timeshare meeting pitches. However, with that said if I was interested in a timeshare I would definitely get one here. Nacho my man, I'll do it next time I promise lol
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property for the last three years and it seems to be going downhill. From service (mainly concierge being unfriendly), feeling like you are second class if you are not a member or owner, the cleanliness has gotten worse, and they have limited dining compared to what they used to. The food is not that good anymore, especially the room service and limited dining.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dyan J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The resort was clean, the pool was clean, food was pretty good most of the time despite alot of buffets. I was not a fan of the surcharge on food and alcohol at all. If its an all inclusive hotel then it should be just that- Too many extra costs. I really did not like that I had to give my room key and sign a reciept for everything even with no extra purchase. This really slowed service. MOST of the staff seemed to not like their job, not real friendly compared to other resorts. The cashless resort was a surprise. I had plenty of cash to spend but chose to be more conservative with the credit card purchases. I had to beg for coffee despite the fact that the room had a coffee maker. Most 4 star resorts provide in room coffee. The mini bar fridge was only stocked with 2 beers. They could really go a long way with a few adjustments but this resort overall was mediocre in my experience.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the very long waiting time of service. Also, the toilet got clogged several times over the week. Long lines in the Restaurants. I liked the ocean, pool, clean rooms, tasty food, activities, and convenient transportation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arminder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were so spacious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawaneev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kept up. Staff were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waleed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this property! It is very clean and the staff is wonderful! The food is pretty good, but I would like more options. The bed was not very comfortable this time, it was too hard and springy feeling. I have stayed here a couple of times and overall I am very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fouad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice, clean resort . The food was really bad though, and not much option for vegetarians
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is absolutely beautiful. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that the food quality seems to have declined in the past few years.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect, except the Concierge that attend us, he forgets to make the reservation on the restaurant, because all the restaurants only attend if you make a reservation, and he make the reservation in the time i didn't tell him.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good resort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte Shane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy most everything about this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Saint albans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants, the view was amazing. I enjoyed The pool it was amazing with swim up bars. The beach it was fantastic. The room it was ok. The hotel have very good service and friendly staff. I really enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suits, multiple beds
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been going here for 6 years and love it.. however, I was disappointed to see that there isn’t a buffet dining option at the Veranda 6 days a week. They have turned it into restaurant style dining 6 days a week and the menu items are very limited. At least when it’s buffet style you have many different food options. It seems very stressful on the staff to wait on so many tables. We waited an hour for our food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Devendra Mahadevbhai, Brampton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna, Lees Summit

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the way beach access and beautiful pool areas but the most annoying part is that you have to give your room card for every meal and then it takes so long to get it back. Then they expect extra tips on top of the gratuities already included. Wouldn’t go back for these reasons. All the other resorts I’ve stayed at did not require you to give your room key to eat and then expect extra tips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sing Kouang

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean and staff was also great. Our room was cleaned and fridge was replenished daily. One thing that we didn’t like was the constant hounding of going to the timeshare presentation. Right as you are checked in, the concierge takes you to your room and gives you this long speech when all you really want to do is just wind down and get settled from your long long day of travel. We knew we were not going to buy into anything and didn’t feel like wasting 90 mins of our short trip sitting thru something that was only going to give us a slight discount on excursions but nonetheless you just keep getting hounded. Also the breakfast options at the buffet was really repetitive, they should look to switch it up now and then. The Ala Carte restaurants were all good. Would we stay here again? Probably not but it was not a bad option just not for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara Feliciano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean view. Made my vacation special. It was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good but a couple of restaurants that use to be included with our stay are no longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tami R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at The Royal Sands. The only thing that I feel.like could be corrected is the All Inclusive options were limited. I suggest having more than 1 beer option and offering the buffets in the evenings woukd be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Willie Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safety.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ismael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
-Horrible service! -Limited dining options -Would not return even if the price was 1/2 off
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 10 May 2024
Dear Ismael,Thank you so much for your review of your recent stay at The Royal Sands!We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we regret to learn about the challenges you experienced during your stay, we genuinely value all comments from our guests as they provide us with valuable insights to improve our services.We're glad to hear that you chose to stay with us and hope that despite the challenges you encountered, there were some positive aspects of your experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're committed to addressing the issues you raised to enhance the overall guest experience.Regarding your concerns about service quality and dining options, please know that we take these matters very seriously. From the savory delights of La Veranda's international cuisine to the fresh flavors of sushi and poke balls at Sand Dollar, there's something to satisfy every palate. Guests can also indulge in poolside snacks at Char Hut, bar snacks at Sidelines Sports Bar, and delectable wood-fired pizzas at Bartolo's Pizza. Our 24-hour room service ensures that you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or supper at any time of day.Additionally, our themed dinner shows at Gran Salon Hacienda Sisal offer a unique dining experience, while Royal Express serves up mouthwatering roast and fried chicken, ribs, meatloaf, and salads. Club Bistro offers classic continental favorites, while Veranda del Mar tantalizes taste buds with Caribbean lobster, shrimp, and the catch of the day. And for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine, Hacienda Sisal is the perfect choice.Additionally, guests at The Royal Sands have the option to visit our sister resorts, The Royal Cancun and The Royal Haciendas, where they can explore a wider range of dining options and culinary experiences.We continuously strive to provide exceptional service and offer a diverse range of dining choices to cater to our guests' preferences.We apologize if we fell short of meeting your expectations during your stay and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.Warm Regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard David Lindsay,, Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access is convenient. As were beach shades (thatches) and beach chair system - using flags to indicate/reserve available chairs which you can leave unattended for up to an hour.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Del Carmen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisca Bozzalla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent trip to Royal Sands in Mexico was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the resort's charm, hospitality, and attention to detail. As a family, we've had our fair share of travels, but this experience truly stood out as one of the best. Each meal was amazing and they have it all. Whether we were dining by the pool with Manuel, Alexis, Mario and Angel, enjoying a beachfront sunset dinner, or indulging in the offerings at the specialty restaurants and buffets, every dish was amazing. Kudos to the entire staff. We had Piedad and Karla at the buffet and they were amazing. The entertainment at Royal Sands was top-notch. We were treated to a variety of shows, live music, and themed events that kept us entertained throughout our stay. It was refreshing to see such talented performers putting on memorable performances night after night. The amenities at the resort were also wonderful. The pools were in perfect condition and had just the right amount of activity. Not to boring, not too crowded. We also took advantage of the spa services. We got an incredible couples massage from Abril and Ruth on the 4th floor terrace! What truly sets Royal Sands apart is its impeccable service. Every staff member we encountered went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Thank you to everyone - Fer, Wilmer, Miguel and Santiago. You're all doing a great job!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenna Rae

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mabell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: -Amazingly beautiful beach -Extremely friendly staff, very helpful concierges -One of the cheaper options in the area -Very nice pools and swim up bars -Clean facility overall Cons: -Did get food poisoning from one of the restaurants. Difficult to rank it higher after that -Food overall was not bad but fairly mediocre -The “All inclusive” excludes roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the food depending on where you eat -Not much to do at the resort if you are looking for activities compared to others in the area -The hours of the bars are VERY limited for an all inclusive, only opening at 11 and many closing quite early Overall: We enjoyed it for the beach and the price, but likely better options in the area. And the food poisoning definitely knocked it down a star as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good American food. Friendly staff. Nice resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wael

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you want to get Salmonella, visit this damn place. We were a group of 7 and 6 of us got so sick in April 2024.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed there about 3 years ago. The food was great. This time the food was not. All the pastries tasted the same and the main courses were less than stellar. Was disappointed this time.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nai Fey

Travelled with family
The pool area was really nice but I didn’t like how the all exclusive isn’t really all exclusive. There was stuff on menu that has surcharge which means you paid the difference if you wanted that item. And when you order things . They always need your room card so they can itemize what you get even if you didn’t get any thing that didn’t have surcharge. The food was ok. The restaurant food that you had to make reservations for was great. Drinks and alcohol for all exclusives test water down .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra, Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING is included. Just show up & enjoy. I planned my next visit before leaving! LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 7 May 2024
Dear Tyra,Thank you so much for your review of your recent stay at The Royal Sands!We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic stay at The Royal Sands. Our goal is to provide a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we're delighted to know that you found everything to be included, allowing you to simply show up and enjoy your time with us.It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much that you've already planned your next visit before leaving! We can't wait to welcome you back and provide you with another memorable experience.Thank you once again for your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, McFarland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Friendly staff, good food. Beautiful Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 7 May 2024
Dear Catherine,Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of your recent stay at The Royal Sands!We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. It's wonderful to know that you found our staff friendly, enjoyed the good food, and appreciated the beauty of our beach. Providing our guests with a memorable and enjoyable experience is always our priority, and we're thrilled that we could meet your expectations.Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future!Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Prescott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spa and gym. Incredible staff. Great activities. Always wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 7 May 2024
Dear Cynthia,Thank you for your fantastic review of your recent stay at The Royal Sands!We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your time with us. It's delightful to know that you enjoyed our spa and gym facilities, found our staff incredible, and appreciated the great activities available at the resort. Providing our guests with exceptional service and a wide range of enjoyable activities is always our goal, and we're delighted that we could exceed your expectations.Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future!Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property is a time share property. It is not fully all inclusive, there are good and drinks that are not included, it was annoying not truly knowing if you were gonna have to pay for something or not. It is also not a new property so the furniture and rooms are outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jamezcua on 7 May 2024
Dear Priscilla,Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent stay at The Royal Sands!We're sorry to hear that you experiences during your stay did ot meet your expectations. We apologize for any confusion regarding the all-inclusive. We make sure that the information regarding what is included in your reservation is available on our website and on all our business partners' websites. This information can also be found on the confirmation letter received after booking.Regarding the property's age, we appreciate your feedback. While our property has a timeless charm, we understand that some guests may prefer more modern furnishings. We always strive to provide the highest satisfaction levels to our guests and it's rewarding to learn we have been achieving this goal for 49 years.Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future.Warm regards.Josimar AmezcuaOnline Reputation Agent

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goregous pool, great staff, amazing food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr 2024
Dear Pamela,Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us.We appreciate your kind words about our hard-working staff, nice pools and delicious culinary offer.We hope to see you again soon!Warm regards.

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr 2024
Dear Gina,Thank you for your review.We hope to welcoming you again soon!Regards.

8/10 Good

Ricardo Trejo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome beach and food and perfect pool bars....very recommended 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sandra R. on 30 Apr 2024
Dear Ricardo,Thank you for reviewing your recent stay with us.We are happy to see that you enjoyed our beach and pool bars.Thank you for recommending us.We look forward to seeing you again soon!Regards.