Dos Playas *** AI/EP

[Steve]

Dos Playas

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Originally Posted by Travel Center

Lushly landscaped tropical gardens surround a graceful freshwater swimming pool and lead to a spacious sundeck and beach deck offering sweeping views of the coastline along the tranquil water's edge. All-day casual dining is featured at Guacamayas, an open-air restaurant offering an international menu and the best Margaritas in town! Water sports activities which include windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and wave runners are available next to the hotel paying directly at the marina. Also free daytime tennis on two hard-surface courts and Cancun's championship golf course is only two minutes away!

Relaxation and tranquility, fun and excitement ... nothing beats a Cancun vacation. For the best in genuine Mexican hospitality and an intimate setting of extensive tropical gardens and beautiful beaches, nothing beats a value-packed Cancun vacation at the lovely Dos Playas resort!

The hotel offers both the European Plan, which includes the room only, and an All-Inclusive option which includes all meals and drinks.

Located at Km6 it is a short bus ride away to downtown and to the main party centre. This hotel is bay side.

Check the links below for availability and pricing with the following operators:

Best Day Cancun

Expedia

Cancuntravel (All Inclusive)

Cancuntravel (European Plan)

Travel Center (All Inclusive)

Travel Center (European Plan)

[EngineerGuy]

I stayed here in 2001. Its a great location for anyone. Fat Tuesdays is right next door, as well as a small mini mart for food. Lots to do around the area! The hotel as a whole was ok. Never had any problem with the staff or the room. The food at the hotel was ok as well, we had their buffet every afternoon, seemed pretty good and clean! In my opinion, good hotel! Smaller, but good!! A good choice if your looking for a good hotel at a cheap price!

[hkplayer]

Dos Playas was a cozy place but if you are looking for luxury, you would have to look elsewhere. We stayed at one of the kitchenette suites that was owned by people not associated with the property and thus we had our own keys and really only went to the reception (who were very helpful) if we had general questions.

From what I gather, when you stay AI the rooms and their cleanliness vary day to day and staff to staff; in other words, it can be off and on in terms of cleanliness. The pool is of smaller size but the ocean is just steps away. Playa Tortugas was a very nice beach and that water was so calmand of course so light blue. Nearby is a dock that can take you to Isla Mujeres, etc. but it is more expensive than taking it at somewhere like Puerto Juarez. Gray Line tours is practically next door as well so if you come unprepared for a day trip, its very easy to set one up with them. Their prices seem to be standard even though we purchased through Brant, which really just equated to a few dollars off each person. Brant’s card really helped out with meals and clubs though

We only ate once at the restaurant, which is located near the pool, and the food was decent. Breakfast buffet price was $10 per person at that time (April 2004), during Semana Santa (Easter) Week. There is an Oxxo convenience store (and a family owned one) near where Gray Line is, so for those desperate cravings that you need to satisfy at night, there is a place that can help with that.

The best thing to Dos Playas was the location, in my opinion. Being near Fat Tuesday was good, but nothing too spectacular. However, being in between Punta Cancun and Downtown Cancun was perfect for us. Really, just a bus ride away to either fun area. We weren’t overly crowded by neighbouring hotels and/or businesses and the stretch of Playa Tortugas was a great walk and run.

This is a great spot for the budget traveler or spring breaker – you are in between two key spots of Cancun (punta cancun and downtown), near a tour operator and a convenience store, bus stations to and from each direction of the 7, away from the noise where a lot of hotels are crammed together, as well as the pleasantness of a calm beach.

Given all this, we actually are planning our second trip to Cancun staying at this property again

[dex]

Glad to hear good things, I'll post up my comments when I get back from SB.

[dex]

I had a really good time at dos playas, much better then expected. The reviews around are not great at all and it surpassed my expectation. I mean the place is not top of the line by anymeans but for the cash you spend 1000(cnd) it surely get the job done. Rico is a great guy for the animation team and hooked it up on several occasions and Venus at the bar at night is a really cood cat as well. The snack bar guy is awesome too (forgot his name), if you go dont forget about the snack bar its up at the top away from the pool and the hot dogs are pretty good. Overall, id say the food was pretty good but it sucks that its not 24/7 so I ate a lot of pizza. They only give you one key per room which really sucks esp if you sometimes forget it in the room or your buddy with the key is nowhere to be found. Overall though, Dos Playas is def worth the money for a 3 star. If anyone has any questions dont be afraid to reply/pm.

[Damian]

This hotel is my alternative to the Club Carrousel, can anyone tell me what the all inclusive is like?
Is there any good beer, Corona etc on offer and i have heard that spirits are limited and only mixed with Cola.

Any advice on this hotel for a couple of mid 20's guys who are out to have some fun and also chill in the Carib sun

Many thanks

Damian (UK)

[StacyTedesco]

My friend Melissa and I are staying at the Dos Playas! There are two other girls coming but we're not sure which ones are coming.... lol ..... is anyone going March 12-18th?

[AUSDOWD]

Alright, I'm all set!!

Stayin at the Dos start of next March, 2nd - 8th.

Myself and another mate are coming from Australia, then travellin on elsewhere. Anyone else whos going to be there, send me a PM and I've no doubt we'll catch up for some drinks 8)

~Adam.

[Gidders]

aite everyone, how u doin? yea ill be there around the 12th, may catch u there!

[Matty]

Just read all the opinions,sounds like the go!Good to hear some more aussies are making their way over,yeah!This place sounds alright..
Good stuff!

[Dogtrainer]

will be there Jan 7/ 06 to the 14th /06

was wondering how it fared out damage wise.. and is anyone going at this time of year or will we be alone LOL
:lol:

[AUSDOWD]

Originally Posted by Dogtrainer

will be there Jan 7/ 06 to the 14th /06

was wondering how it fared out damage wise.. and is anyone going at this time of year or will we be alone LOL
:lol:

Can you please let us know whats its like dude when you get back, that would be much appreciated

Cheers,
~Adam.

[RJU72]

Hey Dogtrainer I'll be there the same time as you.The 1st beer is on me bro. LOL

[Dogtrainer]

hahaha hey Buff .. Cheep bastard .. you know drinks are included .. see that hottie above me . Damn LOL why did we book so early LOL

Bobby .. first 100 are on me ,.. hows that buddy .. Nice pic by BTW .. hahahaha

[Dogtrainer]

I'll start out by saying me and three other guys had a great time at this resort.
On that note, Here we go.
On arrival we got are rooms. we all stayed in building C and its still being fixed up .. But the rooms we stayed in where very clean and nice. Better then some of them thats forsure. All the tiles were new and the bathroom was great. "For the money" Don't be shy .. tip the maid service and you will get treated right durning room clean up. It was very easy to meet people at this resort :wink: you just had to open yourself up and say Hi. People where very friendly and from all over the world. The ones we met where from Sweden, France, and From are home town ... Canada. Each having there own personalty and great smiles. It was nice to have girls like that hanging around. Made dinner the first night very fun.

I won't go day by day but it will give you an idea as to what me did .. andwe didn't even break the tip of the ice burge.
Sunday night >>> Club >>> Basic's .. 35 US$ all you can drink .. "GREAT DEAL "
Monday night >>>Club>>>Daddy O's 35 US$ all you can drink Beer only unless you had a girl with you lol .. TIP WELL HERE !!!
Tuesday night >>>>Club>>>> can't remember. You will have to read my buddies review on this one lol
Wednesday night>>>I stay at the resort .. Buddies and a couple of girls went on the Booze cruze and said they had a blast. 50US$ and well worth it they said.
Thursday night >> Club Basic again *smiles .. By fara great club .. worth the second trip " Wet t Shrit contest was fun. HAHAH again 35US $ all you can drink.
Friday .. I went over to the island with a buddy and and to girls we met .. WOW was that ever worth the trip .. The boat ride and company was great .. I'd stay on the island over night again in a heart beat. The rooms are cheep .. Rent a golf cart for 40 US$ for 24 hours .. and stay in a really cheep room. You won't regreat this trip.
Saturday .. stayed by the pool till depart time.
We had really good weather al week and made some really great friends :wink: All got realy dark. The thing with this resort is .. You really have to be able to make your own fun .. If you can't and you need someone to plan your day.. Best go somewhere else. Fun is what you make of it at DosPlayas.
Food was OK .. nothing great . But it seemed to agree with my body all week .. So I enjoyed it .. Breakfast was the best.
The Staff was also pretty friendly. Tip good if you can .. you will get treated better. I think I got 6 bottles of wine back to the room one night. Remember the bar closes @ 11:00 .. so a little extra back at the room is a bonus *wink lol
Staff at the front desk .. in the morning can be a little blunt .. but there busy at this time .. so be nice .. or you will be sitting a while lol
Could have done without the jack hammers and saws turning on at 8:30 in the morning .. But I know they are working hard to get the place ready for March breakers .. Should be ready the way they work.. So if your planing going here in march .. there will be lots of new stuff .. Looking nice. For the MONEY remember .
Overall.. I give the place a 3.5 star
Would I go back >>>??? Maybe. If the price was right . Look at spending 300.00 to 500.00 US ontop of your already payed for trip here. if you wanna keep busy.
And yes the Beach is very nice here.

Hope this helps anyone staying here in the future..
Had a great trip

Jay
P.S. I think a buddie that went down with us is also posting a review .. So read both and compare..

[shezza]

jay
we need pics rod:

[chilenoazul]

hey sheeza when r u guys goin to cancun and where in boston are u

[shezza]

Originally Posted by chilenoazul

hey sheeza when r u guys goin to cancun and where in boston are u

hey there chilenoazul
about 20 minutes south of boston and as far as going back to cancun not sure just got back in december but that dioesnt mean anything. we made it there 3 times last year so hopefully soon! and what about you?

[chilenoazul]

i'm from quincy so i am in the south shore .. i'm goin with 3 of my best friends on march 10th we r lookin 4 people to hang out there and mayb the nightb4 we leave .. what ya like to do 4 fun ??

[sfcretbb]

I have reservations the end of Feb 06 to early Mar06 . Just wondered if anyone would please provide current information regarding the hotel, beaches, clubs,etc.
Thank you in advance.

[jakif]

Hi all, I'm booked for a quick vacation in February to stay at the Crown Paradise Hotel. Does anyone know how this hotel is doing or has anyone stayed there in the not too distant past. Any information would be helpful. Thanks...Jaki

[Dogtrainer]

maybe try posting that message in the crown paradise Hotel Thread LOL

Just a thought buddy LOL :lol:

[AUSDOWD]

Good advice Dogtrainer! Hehe :wink:

Any one have any info regarding the status of this hotel after the hurricane etc...? rebuilding, finished?

Cheers,
~Adam.

[sfcretbb]

Dos Playas is fine for the economy minded traveler. It has a nice beach area. The food is mediocre but edible. The booze is just fine.
I was suprised at the room size( we went with another couple and their room was much smaller) perhaps it was a reward for walking up and down the stairs to the 3rd floor. (no elevators) They don't provide bottled water even though they say "we don't reccomend you drink the tap water"
There is a water cooler at the restaurant that you can refill the water bottles you buy. Bring an alarm clock (none in room) no ironing boards available. ( We brought a travel iron, they only have one iron for the entire hotel) Fat Tuesdays is right next door but if you are over 25 you'll feel out of place. Not enough beach chairs or umbrellas foer guests.(You have to get up before sunrise and stake you claim with beach towels to get a good spot. The cleanliness of the bar is questionable (saw the bar tender washing and reusing drinking straws) :lol: Cancun is a beautiful place and we will most likely visit again, but probably not at Dos Playas. It is a 1 1/2 star facility at best but it did the trick this time. You get what you pay for.

[katy2]

Does anyone have any current pictures of Dos Playas? I have read mixed reviews about the place, but I really think it will be ok. Also, any suggestions on which building or room to stay in? We are going May 20th to May 24th.

Thanks!

[sfcretbb]

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...fromshare&Ux=0

If this link works then there are a couple recent photos of Dos Playas.
Keep in mind that you get what you pay for, if you want a 4 star hotel you'll have to pay probably twice or more than you are paying for DP.
If you are more concerned with the beaches and other activities in Cancun and are looking for a place to eat free(drink free too!) and sleep
then DP is not that bad. As for buildings We had one which a had view of the laggon/bay and the ocean, but it was on the 3rd floor with no elevators.Definetly get an ocean view room.
Enjoy your trip, we really did.

[yochuck]

Can anyone tell me what kind of alcohol they serve. Is it mystery draft beer or can you get actual bottles? Thanks!

[Tommy]

me and two friends are staying at the dos playas march 18th - april 1st 2007. i stayed at the caribbean princess in 2005 and we had problems bringing people back to our rooms at night if we wanted to. does anyone know if this problem will arise at the dos playas or if theres a way round it.
cheers

[BagOfSand]

Hey we're staying here in february and I was wondering if anyone has been lately. This hotel was a lot cheaper than anything else and I'm wondering why. On TripAdvisor it doesn't have bad ratings at all. What is the dealio here?

[bigdickcadillac]

hey crazy, I'm staying there in February as well... also looking for some recent comments about this hotel... including how late the bar is open and if its a party hotel full of young hooligans??? cause that would be fantastic.