Andrew Gibson

Review of Valentin hotels

Situated on the Riviera Maya and roughly forty min...

Situated on the Riviera Maya and roughly forty minutes transfer from cancun airport the Valentin imperial Maya is a truly luxurious resort. From the moment you check in you are made to feel special. Nothing at all is too much trouble for the friendly welcoming staff. The quality of the food on offer in the themed restaurants is exceptional whether you are in the mood for Mexican, French, Japanese, French or surf and turf. If you like to laze by the pool drinking cocktails imperial Maya has two large pools to choose from, the main pool features activities throughout the day while the river style pool is pure tranquillity. The complex also has its own stretch of beach that is as beautifully maintained as the rest of the grounds. Some reviewers have commented on the size of the complex but this is not a problem it is a bonus, strolling through the grounds you stumble upon the local wildlife and there are information boards posted along the avenues to help you identify what you have just seen. Should you wish to explore the Mayan peninsula Valentin Maya offers the perfect base with Mayan ruins, cenotes, swimming with turtles, dolphins or whale sharks or coral reefs and the underwater museum and Isla mujeres all within easy reach. At the end of the day the Valentin offers nightly shows and a range of bars to relax in. All the staff work incredibly hard to keep The hotel spotless and beautiful and are always cheerful and pleased to help. (On a personal level Mario in Mar y Tierra/hacienda was The star of our vacation but cannot fault any of The staff from The gardeners and maid service to The waiters, restaurant and reception staff) The only disappointing thing about staying here is having to leave at the end of your vacation.