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Carretera Cancun-Tulum Km 55.3 | Maroma beach, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
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  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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midland, tx
1 review
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“For My Wife, Leticia”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

I would to first to apologize to the staff of El Dorado Maroma, I did not hold up my end of the bargain-I waited far to long to write my review and cannot believe it has been a year since I have been there. I can still see the ocean out the front door of our room, I can still taste some of the best food that I have ever tasted, I can still feel the best sand in the world on my feet. I am in the process of packing my bags for our second trip to Maroma and getting back to see some dear friends that we met there. My wife and I decided on EDM after getting a rave review from some close friends of ours. Everything they told us about EDM was exactly as it turned out to be-phenomenal. I cannot even imagine someone having a bad day much less a bad trip to this slice of paradise. My wife and I went here to celebrate her ending treatments of chemotherapy and radiation treatment of breast cancer. We needed to relax, we needed to be cared for, and most importantly we needed to have time together that didn't involve a cancer clinic or a hospital. This was the most relaxing place that I could have imagined and we were cared for by people who somehow knew exactly what we needed. Nothing here is impossible-if it's not on the food menu-just ask-they will make you whatever you want. If it is not on the drink menu-it probably doesn't exist. Jose-my man-you took care of us to such an incredible extent that we can't even thank you enough. I hope to see you this time around again. Everyone else has said it in the reviews but it is impossible to believe the service until you actually receive it. The beach butlers, the wait staff, the bar staff-all incredible. I can truly say that EDM is the only place that I have been on a vacation that I simply couldn't wait to get back to. It is hard to fathom a place that is more relaxing or a place where one could be pampered as much. I know that I can only think of going back to Maroma and enjoying my time with my wife in this kind of luxury. I sincerely hope that if you are looking for an exquisite place to vacation that you take the time to come here-even if it just for a couple of days-I can guarantee that you will be aching to come back as soon as possible.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lansing, MI
2 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Very beautiful but a little boring”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

We stayed at the El Dorado Maroma last week in one of the beachfront villas. The villa was amazing and the resort and beach so beautiful. Everything about the resort is amazing but it was a little boring for us. I like a lot of excitement and entertainment and there really is none at this resort.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Freehold, New Jersey
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Intimate Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

We vacationed at ElDorado Maroma the week before Hurricane Sandy. There is nothing I can say about this Hotel that has not already been said. The ride from the airport is straight down a main highway. The staff is beyond accomodating, the hotel is immaculate, and the beach is beautiful. Just keep in mind that it is a Boutique Hotel and it is small. My concern is that at full capacity it may feel crowded. The one thing my husband and I did not like was there was not a main bar to go to before or after dinner to have a drink. They did have entertainment at "Rick's Bar" around 9 PM but other than that we felt a bit lost after dinner. The Fire Show on the beach was fun, Casino Night and the band very enjoyable. It is a beautiful place with beautiful kind hearted people working at it.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonerful trip to El Dorado Maroma”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

Big thank you to the staff at El Dorado Maroma for making our trip so wonderful! beautiful 1 bedroom suite. Excellent service and wonderful food and drinks. Beach was perfect as always! Excellent new entertainment at night. New Generations Maroma (next door to the the adults only propery) promises to be a favorite place for families.

Thank you for another wonderful vacation at our favorite place.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lindenhurst, New York, United States
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent quiet resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

We stayed at the Maroma on Oct19 to the 27th 2012, Let me start by saying wow, this resort is small and beautifully kept to unbelievable condition. thatched building and swaying palmtrees,beautiful flowers and shrubs throughout the property...and quiet. the beach is powder white sand and soft, with crystal clear water and is shallow enough to venture a good ways out, the natural reef 1/2 mile out breaks the ocean waves to make a calm relaxing beach. there are plenty of chairs and bali beds so no need to worry. there is also beachside service for drinks so you never have to leave for a drink, thet are ALWAYS there for you. the rooms are kept immaculare and spotless with turndown and aromas and pillows you can choose for your stay. we stayed in the 2 story 1 bedroom villa at the end with private plungepool and beach accesswith chairs and bali bed, it is worth the money but all rooms are great.There are 3 restrauants to choose, asian, italian, and mayan/mexican and one other location beachside for breakfast and lunch which is beautiful, this location offers great breakfast each morning and for lunch each day is a different theme, I believe wednesday is fish for lunch, a must do, it does not get any fresher for fish, nothing is frozen, they are laid out to cook for you, all other themed days are awesome and the wait staff is great, for breakfast u must try the enchaladas with mol'e sauce, the other 3 eaterys have great food with a wonderful staff of people, only drawback is small portions but you can have as much as u want and they are happy to serve u. the wines at meals are good, beer is cold..dos equis, sol, modelo, they also have dos equis dark if you ask. also mixed drinks of whatever you want, just ask( mojitos are fresh and tastey).
entertainment is good especially the firedancers on the beach on tuesdays, the comedian is great, casino nite at Ricks is fun also, do not miss Tequila tasting with Camacho 2 times per week at the small pool area and there are 2 ladies there that let you paint pottery pieces to take home for a fee, it is fun and you can drink till you cant paint any more. to sum this place up, it is a small resort, beautiful, quiet, not crazy, the staff Paola,Diana,Zully.Alex.Israel,Samana,Camacho,Maria,Max.Ana.Gabby and all of the staff, I mean ALL of the staff here were excellent, excellent. Mr Martinez owns these resorts and has gone over and above here, his staff love him and their jobs, this is a must stay for the non party animals that want to be pampered and have fun, we bought into the exotic traveler club here and will definately be returning here and to seaside resorts. hats off to you all for a great resort,

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, By Karisma Hotel Playa Del Carmen
El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, By Karisma Hotel
El Dorado Maroma Hotel
El Dorado Maroma Resort
El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, By Karisma Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Address: Carretera Cancun-Tulum Km 55.3 | Maroma beach, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Riviera Maya > Playa del Carmen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Playa del Carmen
#8 Top resorts Hotels in Playa del Carmen
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#40 Family Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Intimate and beachfront. Rustic and luxurious at the same time. the hotel provides outstanding services and gourmet cuisine. Receive personalized butler and concierge service, arrive with style with a champagne check in. It is rustic, because it is not pretentious and was built using traditional materials and with the philosophy of embracing the bounty of the nature and the local environment. It lies directly on the beach of Maroma, considered to be one of the best beaches in the world by independent reviewers, including the Discovery Channel. ... more   less 
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