I have stayed at the allegro 3 times and returning back there in 1 week. For the gripers that couldnt eat Lobster for lunch and Don pierron to drink stay home. granted the rooms are not like you would get in the states but hey youre not in the states. tell me where you could fly eat drink all you can for 7 days for a grand. in my past experience there i found if you wish for stronger or better drinks, give your bartender a 10 dollar tip on day 2, maid a 5 dollar tip and i guarentee they will more than take care of you. My last trip yeah the roof leaked every time it rained, big deal it is all part of the experience, i was there in August and it rained every day between the hours of 10am and 2 pm, and only scattered. Drove to the eastern side in jeep with top off. I have spent many vacas at other all inclusive in Puerta vallerta, xtapa, Mexican riv and mayan riv and have learned first hand that any of the Allegros blow away the other ones with fun and food. if you think the food here was bad try Blue Bay in cancoun or Puerta vallerta, i wouldnt let my dog eat there, anyways Allegro and cozumel I love ya baby, oh and 1 more thing if go here look for Miguel at the main bar, he is the nicest funniest and most helpful bartender you will ever find. Miguel hope you have my score sheet ready in a week, lets start off with the mayan sacrifice.

This was our 1st time in Cozumel. My boyfriend and I were looking for a reasonably priced, quick getaway to relax and take a breather from our busy lives. Allegro's grounds are beautiful and well-kept. We had Ricardo helping us when we checked in....I was worried b/c I had read some of these reviews! He was friendly but very busy so it took more time than it should have. But we didn't think it was inconvenient at all. The rooms are nothing to write home about. We were hoping for a second floor room but got a 1st floor (1302) in the first building from the main house. Yes, the peacocks yell early in the morning, but we found it endearing (once we figured out what it was!) The problem with this location was that it is near the stage. Since the peacocks woke us up at about 5:30 am, we were starting our days early. After being active in the sun all day and drinking, we were tired early at night. The stage area is very loud at night and got really annoying. The beds are hard as rocks and the pillows aren't much softer. The bathrooms are no frills. The shower water shifts from scalding hot to cold and back every few minutes no matter how you set the knobs. As for the food, it was average. There are two nice restaurants but you can only eat at each of them ONCE during your stay. And you can only make reservations for them 24 hrs in advance from 9-11am or 4-5pm. The rest of the time you must eat at the Topaz which is buffet-style. I'm not a fan of buffets but even so, the food lacked imagination and was pretty average. We ventured out for dinner at the Arricife restaurant at the Presidente hotel and the Lobster House on the north side of the island. If you are a food buff and have some cash...these places are WELL worth the effort and dinero! The staff at Allegro is very friendly. My main complaint is that they have sales people accosting you every 10 minutes to listen to their schpiel to buy into their vacation club. We bit the line and got to see a room at the Allegro Graarse! But the vacation club requires a $20K deposit. Yeah, that's right, 20 grand. So we laughed and took our free bottle of tequila and Mexican blanket and went on our way. The snorkeling is all-inclusive only if you go in the pool or the beach area of the resort. If you want to go to the reefs, you have to pay, but it is worth the money. Take advantage of trips and excursions. We went to Chichen Itza to see the ruins and had an amazing time. Plus the other side of the island is uninhabited so you can find a beach to have to yourself if you're lucky. You are missing out if you stay at the resort the whole time! I have travelled internationally and have stayed at everything from youth hostels to 5-star hotels visited by heads of state and celebrities. So I think I can accurately rate a hotel. Allegro is a definite 3-star. Its a great place for families or people on a budget, like college students or new graduates. I could NOT recommend coming here for your honeymoon!!! My boyfriend and I agreed on that whole-heartedly! You will not have a luxurious room or get pampered... so don't fool yourself! So it really depends on your budget and vacation needs. We had a great time and Allegro satisfied our needs. However, we probably won't return and will spend the extra money next time to stay someplace a little nicer.

Just returned from the resort to Detroit. Found the beach as nice as ever and the resort about the same. I have been there before. The diving thru Palancar was very pleasant. Seems to be a change in the environment though. Our room was small as they all are, no problem you are not in the room much anyway Shows havn't changed much but are adequate, and the pools are great.S UGGESTIONSBOOK YOUR RENTAL ELSEWHERE the hotel will promise a car and not deliver, even with reservation. Just before the hotel you can rent a car as needed without problem.MAKE RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS IMMEDIATELY If you want to eat at the good restaurants, and they are GOOD, see the hotel mamagement asap. The reservation clerk does not show up and is NOT helpful. Must be a relative.... get it?TAKE A LARGE INSULATED MUG!! The bars run out of glasses and everything stops while they retrieve glasses to recycle.TAKE A GOOD BEACH TOWEL. The resort runs out and then you wait until they get some washed. Attitudes are NOT as nice as in the past bust still an excellent beach.

The sewage odor that people report is nothing more than a dried out trap in the bathroom floor drain. When the trap is dry, there is nothing to prevent sewer gas from backing up and entering the room. Pour a couple of glasses of water down it when you first arrive and the problem will go away.Then, have a blast at this excellent resort!