GR Solaris Cancun & Spa??

icecube88 · 07-14-2011, 02:57 PM

I was wondering if anyone has stay at this resort? Did u like it? What were the rooms like? Was the food good? Any info would help! Going to book soon but wanted to get some feed back! And can or allow to go topless at resort?

Thanks! Tom

Matt&Lauren · 07-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Hey there, we stayed at GR Solaris in March during spring break. Firstly, you should try and book through HOTWIRE because they have some deal for a free room upgrade that we weren't aware of. When we got there, they brought us to a nice room with a jacuzzi which was a very nice surprise. We went knowing that food was bad but we were there to party and drink so we didnt think it would be a big deal. By the third night, we were dying for some good food. The pool area was fun and the swimup bar is pretty legit. I must say that the beach was awesome, water was warm and mostly calm but I didnt see any service so prepare to bring several drinks down. One CON i can remember is that their nightlife wasn't really good, everything was closed down by 1 the latest so be prepared to hit the strip up, 5minute bus ride and you have to take a 8-12 cab ride home.
As far as I know, you CANNOT go topless, were heading to Temptaion in Aug where that is permitted so you may want to check that out. All in all, we had a good time,staff was friendly, place was clean, drinks are good when you tip, food sucked, 24hr room service was nice, we won't head back there again but mainly because we want to try new places out. PM us if you have anymore questions

icecube88 · 07-14-2011, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the info on GR Solaris!Sounds like an OK place..LOL...I have been to Temptation 6 times so far!! Love it there but i taking a female friend and she's not ready for the fun at Temptations just yet!! LOL! Thought the Solaris would be nice as a start!

EngineerGuy · 07-15-2011, 07:46 AM

I just booked the GR Solaris for my gf and I yesterday, Sept. 2-7. I have been there before, so no big deal for us. I would say the food is pretty ok, with the best meals coming at their night time shows, Lobster tail, ect. Great pool and beach, solid place to stay! We are looking forward to september!

maddbomber · 07-15-2011, 09:13 AM

we stayed there in 2009....we didnt have anything to compare it to as it was our first time in mexico and at an all inclusive....food was about what we expected, you can find something you like and the breakfast is very good....room service is a good option but the food isnt very good then, seemed old and reheated....the formal restaurant is awesome, we ate there 4 out of our 7 nights....staff is friendly and they do a pretty good job....the hotel dies around 1am so that kinda sucked

my one complaint is that the pool activities are pretty boring

EngineerGuy · 07-15-2011, 09:46 AM

free food, free booze, gorgeous ocean, clean hotel, what's not to like lol

glenn/monique · 07-16-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecube88

I was wondering if anyone has stay at this resort? Did u like it? What were the rooms like? Was the food good? Any info would help! Going to book soon but wanted to get some feed back! And can or allow to go topless at resort?

Thanks! Tom

I am sure you will be able to go topless Tom.

Curious to know if the girl can though.

glenn/monique · 07-16-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecube88

Thanks for the info on GR Solaris!Sounds like an OK place..LOL...I have been to Temptation 6 times so far!! Love it there but i taking a female friend and she's not ready for the fun at Temptations just yet!! LOL! Thought the Solaris would be nice as a start!

Tom I think the gf can handle TTR. She doesn't have to go topless and you know it's just fun. besides with no public nudity now as in tequilla volleyball or in darts. It's now just a resort............right.

icecube88 · 07-16-2011, 11:09 PM

This is true..Monique!! She's afraid of the fun that i get myself into..LOL...She's thinking of a long weekend first! But we'll have to see!

lt4vet · 07-19-2011, 08:23 PM

GR Solaris is a nice building with terrible food. Spend a little extra and go to Dreams and get great food and a lot better service.

icecube88 · 07-19-2011, 08:55 PM

This is what i been hearing about the resort, so i did book at Dreams Cancun! Looks like a very nice place. Can u go topless at Dreams? How is the pool?

ToriB · 07-20-2011, 06:47 AM

No topless at Dreams. It is an upscale family resort that caters to Americans. It's owned by a Company in Newtown Sq, PA. Part of the Apple Vacations/ USA 3000 family.

EngineerGuy · 07-20-2011, 08:15 AM

I'm not trying to start trouble here, but it's funny how people can complain about the food. Same people who complain on TripAdvisor. The food isn't 5 star dinning, but it is FAR from terrible. I live in Chicago and like to think of myself as a food lover, and the food at the GR Solaris is pretty damn good. Again, just my opinion, and we are going back to the GR Solaris in september.

icecube88 · 07-20-2011, 02:58 PM

Thanks Tori!! My friend was asking since she was allowed to go topless in Rivera Maya last Sept. LOL It's all cool! A company in Newtown! Nice! I'm wondering way they didn't use USA3000 for the flights? I'm going Delta and they are about to fold..LOL

lt4vet · 07-21-2011, 07:54 PM

Been to Dreams Cancun twice, GR Solaris, and Riu Palace Mexico. As far as the food, Dreams gets a 9, Riu Palace Mexico a 7 and GR Solaris a 4. The food is that much better at Dreams.
As far as topless at Dreams, only saw 1 topless sunbather during the 5 days I was there last week on the Dreams beach. There were a few out at Riu Cancun and Riu palace Los Americas dowwn the beach a few hundred yards.

icecube88 · 07-21-2011, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the info! Anything will help!

Mrpeelush · 07-23-2011, 09:29 PM

just got back from gr literally 45 mins ago and the first thing i did was order a pizza bc i really didnt eat anything other than breakfast for 9 days

icecube88 · 07-23-2011, 09:38 PM

How was ur trip!

maddbomber · 07-23-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngineerGuy

I'm not trying to start trouble here, but it's funny how people can complain about the food. Same people who complain on TripAdvisor. The food isn't 5 star dinning, but it is FAR from terrible. I live in Chicago and like to think of myself as a food lover, and the food at the GR Solaris is pretty damn good. Again, just my opinion, and we are going back to the GR Solaris in september.

im with you...i (and the three others in our group) thought the reservation restaurant was wonderful and were willing to wait until 930 or 10 to eat (since we werent up bright and early to get good reservations)...we ate there 4 out of the 7 nights....

i think the problem comes in when you have been to other resorts and then compare that resort to this resort then the food might be "horrible"....but if you had a blind test i dont think you could tell...i actually give the gr a thumbs up over the italian place at ttr

Matt&Lauren · 07-24-2011, 02:26 AM

just got back from gr literally 45 mins ago and the first thing i did was order a pizza bc i really didnt eat anything other than breakfast for 9 days
__________________
Mr peelush!!!!!and im out!
======================================== ===============

We do agree with madbomber&EngGuy to some extent. By no means are we food snobs. The last thing we care about is food, but to be honest, the food there isn't great, thats just our our opinion...some people love it...who knows? This was our first resort in Cancun and we knew what to expect. We had a blast at GR, it's all what you make of it.

--- Never would we ever be that couple to post an awful review....GR is great, ull have a great time, the beach is awesome, have fun!

07-14-2011, 02:57 PM	#1
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	GR Solaris Cancun & Spa?? I was wondering if anyone has stay at this resort? Did u like it? What were the rooms like? Was the food good? Any info would help! Going to book soon but wanted to get some feed back! And can or allow to go topless at resort? Thanks! Tom Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-14-2011, 03:15 PM	#2
Matt&Lauren Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 15th Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 29	Hey there, we stayed at GR Solaris in March during spring break. Firstly, you should try and book through HOTWIRE because they have some deal for a free room upgrade that we weren't aware of. When we got there, they brought us to a nice room with a jacuzzi which was a very nice surprise. We went knowing that food was bad but we were there to party and drink so we didnt think it would be a big deal. By the third night, we were dying for some good food. The pool area was fun and the swimup bar is pretty legit. I must say that the beach was awesome, water was warm and mostly calm but I didnt see any service so prepare to bring several drinks down. One CON i can remember is that their nightlife wasn't really good, everything was closed down by 1 the latest so be prepared to hit the strip up, 5minute bus ride and you have to take a 8-12 cab ride home. As far as I know, you CANNOT go topless, were heading to Temptaion in Aug where that is permitted so you may want to check that out. All in all, we had a good time,staff was friendly, place was clean, drinks are good when you tip, food sucked, 24hr room service was nice, we won't head back there again but mainly because we want to try new places out. PM us if you have anymore questions Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-14-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	Thanks for the info on GR Solaris!Sounds like an OK place..LOL...I have been to Temptation 6 times so far!! Love it there but i taking a female friend and she's not ready for the fun at Temptations just yet!! LOL! Thought the Solaris would be nice as a start! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-15-2011, 07:46 AM	#4
EngineerGuy Moderator Join Date: 15th Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,062	I just booked the GR Solaris for my gf and I yesterday, Sept. 2-7. I have been there before, so no big deal for us. I would say the food is pretty ok, with the best meals coming at their night time shows, Lobster tail, ect. Great pool and beach, solid place to stay! We are looking forward to september! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Oasis Cancun -March 8-17 2013

07-15-2011, 09:13 AM	#5
maddbomber Cancuncare Addict Join Date: 27th Aug 2010 Posts: 258	we stayed there in 2009....we didnt have anything to compare it to as it was our first time in mexico and at an all inclusive....food was about what we expected, you can find something you like and the breakfast is very good....room service is a good option but the food isnt very good then, seemed old and reheated....the formal restaurant is awesome, we ate there 4 out of our 7 nights....staff is friendly and they do a pretty good job....the hotel dies around 1am so that kinda sucked my one complaint is that the pool activities are pretty boring Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ september 2012....

07-15-2011, 09:46 AM	#6
EngineerGuy Moderator Join Date: 15th Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,062	free food, free booze, gorgeous ocean, clean hotel, what's not to like lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-16-2011, 11:09 PM	#9
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	This is true..Monique!! She's afraid of the fun that i get myself into..LOL...She's thinking of a long weekend first! But we'll have to see! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-19-2011, 08:23 PM	#10
lt4vet Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 11th Mar 2010 Posts: 18	GR Solaris is a nice building with terrible food. Spend a little extra and go to Dreams and get great food and a lot better service. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-19-2011, 08:55 PM	#11
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	This is what i been hearing about the resort, so i did book at Dreams Cancun! Looks like a very nice place. Can u go topless at Dreams? How is the pool? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-20-2011, 06:47 AM	#12
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	No topless at Dreams. It is an upscale family resort that caters to Americans. It's owned by a Company in Newtown Sq, PA. Part of the Apple Vacations/ USA 3000 family. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-20-2011, 08:15 AM	#13
EngineerGuy Moderator Join Date: 15th Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,062	I'm not trying to start trouble here, but it's funny how people can complain about the food. Same people who complain on TripAdvisor. The food isn't 5 star dinning, but it is FAR from terrible. I live in Chicago and like to think of myself as a food lover, and the food at the GR Solaris is pretty damn good. Again, just my opinion, and we are going back to the GR Solaris in september. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Oasis Cancun -March 8-17 2013

07-20-2011, 02:58 PM	#14
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	Thanks Tori!! My friend was asking since she was allowed to go topless in Rivera Maya last Sept. LOL It's all cool! A company in Newtown! Nice! I'm wondering way they didn't use USA3000 for the flights? I'm going Delta and they are about to fold..LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#15
lt4vet Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 11th Mar 2010 Posts: 18	Been to Dreams Cancun twice, GR Solaris, and Riu Palace Mexico. As far as the food, Dreams gets a 9, Riu Palace Mexico a 7 and GR Solaris a 4. The food is that much better at Dreams. As far as topless at Dreams, only saw 1 topless sunbather during the 5 days I was there last week on the Dreams beach. There were a few out at Riu Cancun and Riu palace Los Americas dowwn the beach a few hundred yards. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-21-2011, 08:03 PM	#16
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	Thanks for the info! Anything will help! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-23-2011, 09:29 PM	#17
Mrpeelush Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 20th Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8	just got back from gr literally 45 mins ago and the first thing i did was order a pizza bc i really didnt eat anything other than breakfast for 9 days Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Mr peelush!!!!!and im out!

07-23-2011, 09:38 PM	#18
icecube88 I can choose my own title Join Date: 22nd Mar 2007 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 3,398	How was ur trip! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-24-2011, 02:26 AM	#20
Matt&Lauren Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 15th Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 29	just got back from gr literally 45 mins ago and the first thing i did was order a pizza bc i really didnt eat anything other than breakfast for 9 days __________________ Mr peelush!!!!!and im out! ======================================== =============== We do agree with madbomber&EngGuy to some extent. By no means are we food snobs. The last thing we care about is food, but to be honest, the food there isn't great, thats just our our opinion...some people love it...who knows? This was our first resort in Cancun and we knew what to expect. We had a blast at GR, it's all what you make of it. --- Never would we ever be that couple to post an awful review....GR is great, ull have a great time, the beach is awesome, have fun! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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