I found out when I got there about the Nick Price golf course right at the entrance of the Hacienda hotel. The cost was $94 for the Monday tournament. If you play golf on another day, you can play for $94 after 1PM or around $150 in the morning. You can rent Ping knock offs (fake Pings) for free at the Scuba shop or rent Callaway's for around $40.
I'm from Texas and have been to Playa del Carmen at least 5 times and Cancun probably 4 times. There were 4 adults in our group. We thought it was one of the classiest places we've stayed in the Mayan Riviera. It was not crowded at the beach or at the restaurants and the food at the restaurants was all good. The buffet at night was great. It was a short walk to the beautiful beach. I met a lot of Americans who had bought time share weeks. Most every one that had time shares there told me they bought more weeks. Several had 3 weeks. We don't own one there but if I were to buy one, I would buy at Royal Hacienda. Every room has a view of the ocean. The Spa was very nice - you get the Excercise room along with the hot tub, Steam room and Sauna for $38 for a week or $8/day.

we traveled with our 3 daughters and my parents. It was excellent in every way. very clean, comfortable, and luxurious. we are not owners, but were treated the same, with excellence. we also dived again with Dive Balam, Marcos does an excellent job.

I would highly recommend this place. Rates right up there with the Marriotts we've been to in the Hawain islands.

This beautiful resort is close enough to Playa del Carmen for us to take advantage of all that city offers but far enough away that the resort's beaches are uncrowned. Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with a full kitchen is spacious and does not feel cramped when our family of 5 adults are all inside. There are plenty of diverse activities available at e resort, as well as 2 enormous infinity pools overlooking the white sand beach. Two separate kiddie pools, as well as dedicated lap pools assure that everyone can engage in their favorite water activities. The reef is mere steps away for snorkel ears. We never had a problem getting a seat in one of the 4 on-site restaurants. The rooms and grounds are immaculately maintained. Our villa was thoroughly cleaned daily, Our personal concierge was available to help us plan our vacation as needed.

This was our first time here as owners. We love it! The view from our balcony is spectacular. The grounds are immaculate. The white sand beach is beautiful. Pack water shoes for the ocean - some coral-rock throughout this area of the Riviera Maya. The rooms are spacious with a lovely great room/kitchen and lots of storage drawers and closets. VERY comfortably fits 6 adults. My only minor criticism is that they have just begun the all-inclusive option and need to work a few kinks out. That said, the pool restaurants and Los Murales are still fantastic and NOT your standard A.I. fare. Our favorite moments included swim up bar, awesome seafood ceviche, beach volleyball and balcony jacuzzi. Love this place!!