Secluded Oasis

Texas Traveler Jul 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was just what we were looking for. Secluded, no beach front salesmen, no busy street sounds or boom boom from the ... local disco. We loved the locals, why visit Mexico to be surrounded by Americans!We had a massage and it was great! So a little of the let down, it was on a really steep hill that was not easy to walk up you really need to use the tram, which is slow. It is kind of hard to get reservations to the Italian restaurant and the food could be better but wasn't bad. The buffet is midclass but again not bad. The snacks are junk food nachos hot dogs and hamburgers. The pool closes at 8, which could be early for some. The part I liked the least was the fact that they approach you to try to get you to sit through the time share, we managed to escape her but she called the room at 9 am the day of our 11 am appointment to ask if we were going to have breakfast. All of that being said I was aware of these things and expected them. I would return i liked the location and seclusion and emersion with locals. It was beautiful.

Romantic paradise

Pedro Gabriel Oct 12, 2008

I have had one of my best romantic weekends Great ocean view and amenities as well as nice neighborhood Only problem ... is that the fitness center that charges 5 usd more is just for amateurs due to the basic equipment and space and taking the quality of the hotel surely is bad first to charge extra amounts for such a little and bad equipped gym

Very family friendly

Rosa Isabel Aug 24, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Park Royal hotel was very comfortable. The room was cozzy. The fact to have a closet in a separate area was very good ... for me. Being in a private area, but not far of the downtown gives you the assurance of security.

Friendly Staff, Excellent View

Catalina Jul 6, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Me and my husband stayed there over the 4th of July weekend 2008. Everything from the staff to the view and the food was ... excellent. The staff was very friendly upon check in and also at dinner and breakfast. Always there when you need them. The view of Acapulco bay from this hotel is spectacular. The hotel is undergoing some remodeling and construction but it did not get in the way or bother us at all because it was in a separate building. The hotel is equiped with it's own private beach and two pools one with a swim up bar which was great. Cool activities. The ONLY thing to watch out for are the sharks in the lobby when you enter. They have a separate staff that is tasked with trying to sell you memberships in some sort of vacation club. Unless you're interested in spending thousands of more dollars on this vacation, just say NO to any presentations that they may offer you. Also, at the airport in those tourist shops they will offer you discount tour tickets as long as you attend a 60-90 minute seminar at another hotel. Don't bother, the tickets we purchased for the tours were not valid, they told us the wrong days to go. You can enjoy everything about this hotel and of Mexico as long as you don't let them convince you to buy any memberships. Even though we attended this hotel's presentation and were upset at how pushy they were, the friendliness of the rest of the staff made me want to return to this hotel and to Mexico. We didn't want to leave!!

Great Value for the Money!

Katherine Prehn Jun 27, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

My husband and I, and our two (mid-twenties aged) grown children decided at the last minute to pool our resources and find a ... week's vacation some place exotic. The hotel was a family-friendly hotel with everything included -- meals, drinks (including basic alcoholic drinks) and tips. I would say that it certainly wasn't luxurious, but we decided we really liked that because it was more relaxing and casual (we didn't have to dress up for meals, etc.). This place had so much we were looking for: private beach, several pools, lush landscaping, and a fun tram that runs up and down the hillside. We wished that water sports like wave-runners, para-sailing, or even motor boat rides were offered. We heard that these things could be arranged by the hotel staff, but they weren't on-site or free, so we never bothered. They had small kayaks for free, but we chose not to do that. Unfortunately, the on-site workout room cost money, and so we chose not to pay for those services. We had read all the reviews before we left and they really helped. We took $100.00 in single American dollar bills and did tip $1-2.00 for service at the bar, at the restaurants, to the doormen, cab drivers, etc. This was not required, but we did get great service; however, I must say, I think we would have gotten just as good service without tipping since each time we had a different person, so their recognizing us and then giving us better service because we tipped just didn't happen; we were more than happy to tip to help the employees out a little. The private beach was terrific -- we really loved that. We used both swimming pools, but especially loved the bigger one with the swim-up bar under the thatched hula roof! There is always something to eat; if one of the restaurants is closed -- another is open, and always a snack bar, at least. The buffets in the main restaurant were good, better some meals than others. Breakfast was fantastic, but the dinner buffets a couple of nights were just so-so, and the beef selections all nights were not good, but we always did find plenty to eat and it was sufficient overall. On the other hand, we loved the meals at the Italian Restaurant Dining Room, but you have to get reservations by noon to get in, and we missed out a couple of nights by trying to reserve as late as 1:30 PM. The air conditioning in our rooms was fabulous and the rooms very nice, though not fancy, and we had a sliver of a view from the balcony to the bay. By the way --as we explored Acapulco, even the resort hotels along the main strip, we decided that we will never stay at one of those high-rise, higher-priced hotels because they all look the same, many of the beaches are public, and their view, though wonderful, is of the bay and Pacific Ocean. At Park Royal, our view was of the bay AND all these hotels lit up at night! It was spectacular! We are certain that Park Royal has the best view in Acapulco! The hotel is in a high-class residential area, and all the guest rooms are situated as if they tumble down the mountainside to the pools and beach. Overall, we will go back again to Park Royal, taking a taxi into town for any night life we desire (there is only the lobby bar and card games at Park Royal at night)and look forward to this beautiful, relaxing vacation resort. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend it.

Great Resort

David Jun 22, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Park Royal Acapulco All Inclusive, Acapulco, MX Our check in went very smoothly. The staff at the Park Royal were very ... exceptional, good food, very clean resort. We loved the comfort & convienence of our room, our balcony overlook the bay. We had problem with our cable TV one night and the staff were there in seconds my wife joked and said they must have been outside our door. We like that it was located off the main tourist area. They make a great Bloody Mary, Pinacolada's.

Nice Hotel

Jessica Jun 16, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The only dissatisfaction was the air conditioning. The hotel lobby and Restuarants were very hot. ...

Not satisfied

DEBORAH Mar 27, 2008

The park Royal was not a nice stay. The house keepers stole money from the room and the staff decided not to speek english ... when we tried to confront them about the matter. The hotel is set back in a quite location, but the constant loud spanish annoucements and music by the pool made it hard to relax. The food had no variety and was awful. I would not sudggest this hotel to anybody.

Very family friendly

WILLIAM Mar 10, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Very family friendly ...

Park Royal Acapulco

christopher Aug 9, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

Was the perfect getaway to Mexico, very affordable and very good service and food. I would highly recommend it to anybody. ...

Good family vacation w/kids

nancy Jun 25, 2007

The Park Royal has some nice features, like the swim up bar, good food, bed room was a pretty good size, unfortunaly the ... hotel did have some upsets, for example the bed was uncomfortmal, there was no extra sitting in the room, once the resturants close you can not call room service for a glasses of water or anything. The hotel had nothing to do after 7pm. No one speaks english there. So if you don't speak spanish its not good for you to go there. Location of hotel is far away from local bar,resturants,etc. You have to take taxi. I would not recommand this hotel for a couple which is looking to party.

Nice,quiet stay

Jade May 19, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The Park Royal was a nice hotel, the rooms were neat and clean, though the bathroom was a little small. The hotel is a little ... isolated from the rest of the other hotels and it has its own privater beach so it is quieter. The food choices are good but very limited and the snack bar needs a little work. The pool and pool bar were great. Overall I had a good time.

Good Hotel for the money

Regina May 3, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

For what we paid, it was worth the money. I would rate this one a 4 star. In the evening all there was to do at the resort ... was eat dinner, no lounge, music or theme parties. Will return back to Acapulco, however will stay at the Fairmont Princess Acapulco. That is a Fabulous Resort. Acapulco itself was very nice and we did have a great time.