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Iberostar Cancun: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Blvd Kukulcan Km 17, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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Iberostar Cancun
Ranked #38 of 175 hotels in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(6)
  • Pool area(5)
  • Great time(4)
  • Spring Break(3)
  • Room service(3)
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
“Mediocre hotel - (or jail)”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

At first, I thought this is just another resort with bad food, ordinary rooms, and OK service. That was until I tried to leave the hotel at around 5am to catch a flight at 7am. My roommate had a later flight and she would be checking out in the afternoon. I was stopped while trying to take a cab and was not allowed to leave the hotel until either I paid the outstanding bill or they called and woke up my roommate to verify that she would pay the bill.

I have never been treated like a criminal who is trying to run away from a hotel. Two rude receptionists and a concierge (bouncer) earn the big price for the worst service in the hospitality (!) business, worldwide. Congratulations! After ten minutes and a sleepy roommate answering the phone I was paroled.

Thanks to Iberostar, I have accomplished a first and posted on Trip Advisor. If you want to have a good vacation and do not want to be called a thief, stay away from Iberostar Cancun.

BTW: They also held up my roommate and tried to make her pay again for the bill she has already paid.

Room Tip: No room choice will be safe from rude behavior and bad food.
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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
1 review
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“WORST RESORT - ECOLI”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
15
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If this resort were not in Mexico it would be closed down for several reasons. I do not ever post on Tripadvisor but felt compelled to warn other unsuspecting traveler's . My wife and I got so violently ill that we had to check out early and gladly forfeit money paid in advance just to get the hell out of there. The staff did not seem to care, I asked several times to see a doctor and was told someone would call & it never happened. Both my wife and I were diagnosed with Ecoli - and were given Cipro as it was very severe ... we are still not right after a month now. The pools are filled with babies with diapers and the glasses are reused without being washed, people throwing up in garbage cans etc... all I can say is BEWARE of this resort.. it is not what is being advertised & good luck communicating with IBEROSTAR head office as it is so hidden away in SPAIN and they will not speak to you unless you are buying a vacation package....besides all that the room promised was nothing like I was told...they tell you what you want to hear .... if you do still go even after reading this, opt for the 2 bathroom suite as you will need it! one more thing...this Resort is at the end of the strip next to the public beach & several of the locals are inside the resort.

Room Tip: Only good rooms are Ocean Front Junior Suites ( only 9 that face pool / ocean in the resort)
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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Omaha, Nebraska
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Girls take Cancun”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I stayed for 4 nights 5 days and had a very relaxing time. The entertainment staff was very fun and always made sure we had a great time. The scene was made up of lots of couples and families so if that is what you are looking for this is a perfect hotel. The rooms were very clean and we had the junior suite with our own jacuzzi and it was well worth the extra money. The view from our balcony was breathtaking!

We booked our trip through TripGuy and was so impressed with the service we received from Mitch! He took care of everything from booking the hotel to making sure we got to our hotel safely. I can say enough about how easy he made our trip. Thank you Mitch!

Christine N

Room Tip: I would spend the extra money for the junior suite - well worth the money!
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Stayed April 2012, traveled with friends
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New York City, New York
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Trip to Cancun 4-25 to 5-2 2012”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
4
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We just returned from our trip on May 2. The hotel and accomodations were great, food great, entertainment great. This was a really relaxing vacation and the people who work there work very hard. The daily social activities people Arno, Arturo, Jesus, Victor all made the days even more enjoyable. I would recomend this resort to everyone. Norberto in the buffet dining room was always a pleasure to see. I enjoyed Iberogrammy night the cast was excellent and very talented. Keep up the good work we enjoyed every minute.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Quality manager Iberostar Mexico, Quality Manager at Iberostar Cancun, responded to this review
May 11, 2012
Dear guest

We would like to thank you for choosing Iberostar Cancun and for your very nice comments! We are glad to know you experienced a fantastic. It means a lot to us and makes us strive even harder to achieve our goals as a company

Please come back soon as we would love to receive you again.

Best regards,

Quality Manager
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E Moriches
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best time in Cancun”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
2
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My girlfriends & I stayed for one week at Iberostar Cancun Resort and had a fabulous time. The food was superb with many restaurants to choose from. Arno & his entertainment staff are terrific, you can tell they truly enjoy their job. Our rooms were great & the beds are were so
comfortable.I would highly recommend this resort to anyone. My only complaint would be they need more service staff at the pool. Thanks for giving us such a wonderful vacation

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Quality manager Iberostar Mexico, Quality Manager at Iberostar Cancun, responded to this review
May 11, 2012
Dear Guest,

We have taken your feedback to heart and have shared it with our team. We are thrilled to know you had a fantastic vacation with us!!! In regards to your inconvenience, we really appreciate that you took the time to write this very important feedback to us. We have spoken to our area managers and we are taking care of this problem as we speak. We really appreciate your comments as it is very helpful in our efforts to continuously strive for service excellence.

Best regards,

Quality Manager
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