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Sandals alternative

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[OP]
Sr. Member
May 7, 2015
773 posts
1217 upvotes
Toronto, ON

Sandals alternative

Okay I’m not a big traveller. My first vacation ever was sandals negril, it was good. Very good.

My problem is the price, I don’t want to pay upwards of 3-4k per person.

I went to Mexico stayed at iberostar, the resort had lots of great reviews. But I found it to be horrible. Especially the food, the local food sucked too. I had better Mexican food downtown Toronto than in Mexico.

I’ve also stayed at royalton DR, also having high reviews, and it sucked too - mainly food.

Went to Cuba as a boys trip, I knew it would suck before going and it did.

Im convinced that these high reviews are from people who never really have been to a good resort.

Sandals was just sublime. But again your paying for that.

Any alternatives you guys can think about.
I like how sandals had a ton of activities. Above and beyond customer service and excellent food.


I’m having a hard time trusting the reviews.
I want answers from people who have been to sandals and also other places.
8 replies
Newbie
Jan 8, 2011
29 posts
10 upvotes
For long time I am using Karisma Hotels & Resorts® chain. Very good! Try!
Deal Addict
Jul 16, 2019
1568 posts
807 upvotes
Hard Rock in Punta Cana, Riviera Maya or Los Cabos. Been there several times.
If its couples only, try Unico in Mexico.
[OP]
Sr. Member
May 7, 2015
773 posts
1217 upvotes
Toronto, ON
Ferdinant wrote: For long time I am using Karisma Hotels & Resorts® chain. Very good! Try!
vernonco wrote: Hard Rock in Punta Cana, Riviera Maya or Los Cabos. Been there several times.
If its couples only, try Unico in Mexico.

TY both for your replys.
Sr. Member
Aug 16, 2010
555 posts
437 upvotes
Sudbury
Which Iberostar did you go to in Mexico?
Newbie
May 23, 2016
56 posts
49 upvotes
Excellence is better than the Sandals I went to. I have to say the food was not as good last time I went. Everything other than some of the food was really good especially Club.
Deal Fanatic
Feb 15, 2006
9125 posts
3734 upvotes
Toronto
OP since for you all other 4* resorts sucked, it's better you stick to Sandals or higher.

We've been to Beaches/Sandals resorts, and others. Food at other 4* resorts were fine for us, but we're not that picky.
Deal Addict
Oct 8, 2007
1696 posts
601 upvotes
Bedford
Some of the reviews could easily be fakes. I happens.
Deal Addict
Oct 8, 2007
1696 posts
601 upvotes
Bedford
Oh, and post pandemic service in hotels is not what it once was. Seems like a lot of staff are onboarding that really aren't that.polished yet.

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