Ocean Riviera Paradise, Is It Worth It?

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🌴 Get Ready for Fun at Ocean Riviera Paradise in Playa Del Carmen! 🌊 Come along on a special trip made just for couples who want a mix of romance and yummy food at Ocean Riviera Paradise. Find out why this place is so affordable but still has such amazing reviews. If you find any value in this video please don't forget to drop a like so others can find it as well.
00:00 Is It Worth It?
00:30 Check-in
01:13 Expensive Towels
01:43 The Room
02:48 Amaranto Buffet Restaurant
03:20 Drinking Water
04:08 Steakhouse Restaurant
05:23 H10 Tour
06:45 Pools
08:03 Beach
08:47 Mikes Coffee Restaurant
09:16 El Beso Snack Stand
09:39 La Locanda Restaurant
10:52 Nightly Entertainment
11:22 Day 3 Xcaret
12:18 The Cons (rant)
14:51 The Pros
15:23 Is It Worth It 2?

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@CasitaWilsun 4 ай бұрын

Great review! Love that you gave all the information, from all perspectives, so we can essentially decide for ourselves if it fits our “vacation equation” so to speak!

@mikesage4146 7 ай бұрын

Excellent and very spot on review! We just got back from a stay here over Thanksgiving, it was our 2nd time here with the 1st being back in 2017 after they first opened. We were taking our son and his girlfriend (both 22) so were looking for good bang for our buck and this place has it. Being our 2nd time here, we knew what to expect with the upsells they push and have no issues saying no thank you and moving on. Because both times we were not just a couple, 1st time there were 8 of us, we brough our own feeling of community with us. For anyone watching this, @LetsGoPhill does a great job of summing up the experience at this resort.

@LetsGoPhill 7 ай бұрын

You guys did it right. A group of 8 at this place would be a time for sure. There was a group from Canada who took over the El Beso pool. They had the best time tossing shots & singing the classics.

@jrsobx 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate reviews that give both pros and cons. Thank you.

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

There's successes and opportunities everywhere, its good to recognize both.

@robellington3426 2 ай бұрын

Agree totally with what you stated in this review. My wife and I went in 2019 when it was still pretty new, thought the food was great everywhere, grounds were laid out well and immaculate. All kinds of stuff to do on the resort (back then, they even had a batting cage, but I doubt it was used much). On the other hand, service was incosnistent, they werent rude, but far from the best service weve had, and we were in Privilege. We had two butlers and may have seen them three times between both. The way the buildings are separated and the number of options you have for pools and daytime places to hang out may be good for choices, but I agree that it hinders a community feel and meeting new people. And, you are spot on with the constant upselling and the push for the H10 tour. But I feel thats the case with the Cancun/Riveria Maya in general...you are being sold or hustled from the moment you get through customs until you arrive at the airport to depart for home. We are going back in two months,

@faytantan164 5 ай бұрын

Really nice review. Very detailed. Love it

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's very encouraging and helpful.

@SkidderKev 5 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing. looking for a place to take the family. been to a lots of all inclusive with friends and couples but now need to find something family friendly. again great video

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

Disclaimer: I don't make any money from saying, but this is a good one for families.

@Therealbillymayes 6 ай бұрын

Great information! My wife and I are booked here for may 2024. Hopefully we have a better couples experience, i can deal with the sales attempts for sure thats no problem for me. We care most about the food and relaxating environment, aside from a bad beach im glad we booked this! Great video!

@LetsGoPhill 6 ай бұрын

I’d bet you guys will have a good time, eat & relax are things this place does very well 👍

@latellehawthorne3383 4 ай бұрын

The food is good 😊

@JayPalace88 3 ай бұрын

Haha same here! Maybe I’ll see you there lol

@arbianaasani5570 26 күн бұрын

Hi! Do you know if any adult can go to the el beso adults pool? Or is it only the people who bought the el beso rooms?

@matinnilforoushan9154 6 ай бұрын

The ending was amazing

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

LOL, it just needed be said but it's your choice. haha

@murmaiderman 3 ай бұрын

Great video, nicely edited for the most part and a fantastic review. I'm sold! Ill be there next week! I'm curious if you know, can i get the privilege's upgrade at the El Beso side? There is no option for it but its something I am interested in.

@rbvan 7 ай бұрын

Great video and review. Thank you! 🙏 I was considering this place as a solo trip (male) and you’ve revealed what I was wondering… lacking that sense of community and most likely that’s worsened by the vast size of the property/layout. Probably a good place for friends to travel in their groups.

@LetsGoPhill 7 ай бұрын

Exactly right! I would also recommend this place to anyone wanting to save a few dollars and still get pretty good value. Glad the video helped.

@graememcfee23 6 ай бұрын

coming to this resort in june 24 booked el beso so you're review helped cheers from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I know I covered this in the video but be sure to eat the the French restaurant & have fun.

@lakenyakay6706 Ай бұрын

Immediately subscribe. Your hook is 🔥

@tranemiles7212 3 ай бұрын

Very accurate review.... Was at this resort in 2023. Good resort, not great. Almost no beach. Could be deal breaker for most. Only ate at the beach restaurant once. Usually long lines to get seated. Ended up walking all the way back to buffet restaurant. There 5 pools, but you don't have access to all the pools. Made the mistake of not booking El Beso "adults only building". Nice walking narrow/long resort.

@scotthickmans7893 7 ай бұрын

Hey Phillp - Great review and shots! What's the room shown during the H10 Tour chapter? Was this your standard El Beso room or was it a high end room part of the tour? Thanks!

@LetsGoPhill 7 ай бұрын

These rooms seem to be at the top floor of most of the buildings (based on my drones view). Our guide said most ppl who sign up for the club don’t start off with a room this nice because you have to pay more to get into it.

@paulmcgowan2250 3 ай бұрын

Great review, thank you! I'm coming solo mid April from Vancouver. I'll totally join those crazy Canucks in the el best pool singing my ass off and doing shots! can you eat like a second entree or appetizer at the Ala carte restaurants? and what was the dress code like at blue moon? I read "dress shoes". I have no intention of bringing dress shoes to Mexico. nikes or vans ok? When do you get access to the app, and how did you book transport to and from the airport? thank you!

@codyhelms7212 Ай бұрын

How much is the security deposit when you check in?

@stevenschindler8342 2 ай бұрын

Great video you guys. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem wirh me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.

@lyoliko 2 ай бұрын

Thank for the video What do you say is this good hotel and friendly for families? Thank you

@paulmurray9735 4 ай бұрын

I’m thinking of booking this resort. I’m looking the rooms I’m looking for 1 queen for my wife and I . However I can’t find another room with 2 twin beds for 2 females on the adults side.& rooms not guaranteed by request in booking. Any suggestions. Thanks Tks .

@frankster67 2 ай бұрын

what was the free gift?🤣

@skyratman Ай бұрын

Was the price you were shown online include the all inclusive fees or were there extra charges when you got there?

@jwalk7134 Күн бұрын

How were the drinks?

@MsRichelle22 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. How was the beach when you were there? What was your experience at this resort of people reserving pool chairs early in the morning and not sitting in them until later in the day?

@mattbouwman9839 5 ай бұрын

We just got back from here a couple weeks ago. The beach exceeded our expectations. Workers cleaned any sea weed early in the morning. We never had a problem in the morning putting towels out to save our spots, everyone seemed to respect each other. We are planning to go back next year.

@MsRichelle22 5 ай бұрын

@@mattbouwman9839oh really? I've seen some other recent review videos that show the water going all the way up to the sandbags, the water chocked full of floating seaweed and mention that it was the worst beach they've ever been to!

@LetsGoPhill 4 ай бұрын

I had the same experience @@mattbouwman9839

@zackietejada4019 2 ай бұрын

How much did you add for room upgrade?

@funny_tiger11 5 ай бұрын

Do you think there were options to travel and see the city , transport, tours etc. to see more of Mexico other than just this hotel ?

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, the city center is no more than a 15minute taxi ride. The resort also has multiple booths offering excursion which would take you into town.

@funny_tiger11 5 ай бұрын

@@LetsGoPhill thanks bud. Anything we should book ahead of time ? Or it should be fairly easy and let serendipity guide us

@nilsfranke9133 6 ай бұрын

Was the beach repaired? I’ve seen many comments on google that says the beach was damageg by hurricanes and storms. So there is no beach anymore, only sandbags. But on your video the beach looks fine.

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

I wasn't aware of any damage by storms, from my experience there were few sandbags and very little kelp as well.

@divine5345 5 ай бұрын

Is it a long walk from the waterpark to the beach - travelling with kids

@LetsGoPhill 5 ай бұрын

It can be, yes. However there is are shuttles that drive the length of the resort and pass often.

@user-ze7dj4mo9i 7 ай бұрын

When did you take this video? Recently?

@LetsGoPhill 7 ай бұрын

Yes. November '23

@keithtse6834 Ай бұрын

Can you skip the timeshare tour? Is the beach too rocky to get in the ocean to swim?

@AnandNarayan9 4 ай бұрын

I've been reading that there are rocks and larger boulders when trying to get into the water at the beach. is this true? Do i need to take water shoes?

@LetsGoPhill 4 ай бұрын

I did not have that experience. There were storms in the area right before we went, so there were some large sand bags to prevent flooding. However, no rocks & I was barefoot. Hope that helps.