10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them). All I could get were studios. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The table is even lower to the ground so kids can serve themselves. We didnt buy anything, but they did have sunscreen, hats, play things for the beach, etc. Hi Martin they are separate resorts, but located side by side. See thishttps://www.forbes.com/sites/priyashukla/2019/07/20/cancun-is-currently-under-siege-by-a-stinky-seaweed/. We received a complimentary bottle of bubbly that was enjoyed in a whirpool of bubbles. Every thing i read on your post was dead on. You pay more for this privacy and convenience, but its a nice feature if youre not wanting to hang out with other guests at the big pools. We are considering here for our family Hi. Connor is playing a game by running around matching colours. Luxurious rooms boast Free WiFi, a daily refreshed mini-bar . This boy loves meat on a stick. Yes, they do have a store that had various items in it. and the food. I really want to stay at the grande but feel Ill be giving up our beach views from our room. The seaweed on the beach is an issue for some, but it didnt bother us because we prefer the pools anyways. Thank you for this review. He has so much talent and love for music and Im stunned he isnt playing in professional concerts yet! A fee for the shoes and socks? Its well worth it! Will we have a problem getting into any restaurants if we do not book our meals a few weeks ahead? We are glad you found the post helpful. Its an extensive buffet with an omelette/egg station, fresh smoothies and yogurt blends, fresh fruit and cheeses, fresh pastries and donuts (see above photo), and standard hot items like ham, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, potatoes, etc. No cost break for a group. If you like long walks on the beach, this beach has you covered. They are still asking us how the white doves came out of his hand. Yes there was seaweed on the beach. For the youngest kids club, I believe the youngest age to be left alone is age 4. Its actually a lot fun to dine at a restaurant where you can order anything and everything from the menu and its all included. The best part you can order whatever you want! We loved our evening here. Were you not able to get reservations? Its the best I have found. Connor had fun floating down the lazy river with his Mama. 2.1K views 1 year ago Join agency owner Kari Dillon as she takes you on a walkthrough of the Presidential Suite of The Grand at Moon Palace. Gabino plays from his soul. He made our last night the best night! It was a little frustrating. Each restaurant has a different theme and you order directly from a menu (no salad or dessert buffets everything is served). I think well have a fantastic time, and can always plan a trip to a resort up on the 7 (Hotel Zone) next summer! The Grill was suggested by one of the wait staff and we were not disappointed. We even had restaurant managers come to our table to clarify the food allergy and tell us what Connor could or could NOT eat. Ha ha. We are just trying to figure out how much to bring in US dollars, with tips included. But this time were bringing the kids. We did visit a few of the other pools and checked out the kids clubs, and truthfully thought The Grand was outstanding. Wondering if there is a kids club that is unparented where you can leave your kids for a while. If you have a sweet tooth, the desserts at The Grand will blow your mind. We are going in January 2019, have been going since 2001. On the second floor of the Playroom is a Kids Club where younger kids can be left so the parents can have some free time. Bikes and scooters of all sizes are available to use at no extra charge. Thanks again! Your email address will not be published. Hi, thank you for your review. Also do they provide a kettle in rooms? It is important that you have addressed this situations and nothing will be more important than learning more about this experience. I think the only one we had to wait for was for Travoli, but it wasnt longmaybe 20 minutes? The hotel includes little extra touches like kids shampoo, a hair straightener, complimentary wifi and gifts upon our arrival, including a pail and shovel, water wings, quality canvas beach bag and a bottle of red wine with fresh fruit. Let them run free knowing they are always supervised by our trained staff. The grand will be hosting many music festivals. I wish you guys great lives (and always be safe!) Thank you for such a wonderful review! What view is better, to garden or resort? It will be a pleasure to serve you!Kindest regards,Cesar FallardiOperations DirectorThe Grand at Moon Palace Cancun. This is such a great review. Most of our time was at the newer pools near the beach. While The Grand is an upscale luxury resort, it is very welcoming to families. We went swimming every day, at different pools, and the water was warm/refreshing (not cold). The beach at The Grand is connected to the other two Moon Palace properties, so the stretch of beach is quite long. Layout: Resort consists of 3 hotels. Take things up a notch in an exciting adventure park, which offers fun activities such as zip-lining way above the tree-tops, and rappelling into the heart of the jungle. Thanks for your AWESOME review ! 3. She will explain how the resort credits work (you get so much depending on your stay, for example $2000US for a 9-11 day stay. Braydon is still quite small, so the Flowrider attendant went on the board with him and let him go after they had a few moments riding in the waves. Thats a lot of squid! Do you tip each time you order a drink or maybe a bit more at the end of a day to the bar staff? Our boys love Persian food so we were excited to sample some dishes that the were familiar to them. Travelled during spring break (near full capacity), two adults, two kids. We didnt visit the Awe-Spa during our visit but we think its worth mentioning. If you stay at the Grand, you have access to all 3 resorts. Tripadvisor - Moon Palace The Grand - Cancn()Moon Palace The Grand - Cancn 12,160 10,50655 To be honest, we didnt notice. Dolma appetizer meat and rice wrapped in grape leaves. Room tips.. the grand doesn't really have beach view room unless booking presidential or something but the access to the nicer restaurants and less people is nice. The food is really very good so I wouldn't worry about that at all. Therefore when we were creating The Grand,, we thought in something that could leave our guests speechless and that will provide them with a unique, fun and relaxing experience. There are several buildings on the property. From world-class spas to thrilling nightly entertainment. Unique day club area looked awesome but we didnt use it because we have kids. Hello, Thank you again for your great review and tips. Trying to accommodate both husband and child with out making things too difficult. Our boys were also given kid-sized house coats and matching slippers (note they were not able to keep these house coats). The ocean views are amazing. Are tween kids safe to walk from the pool to the gaming area on their own? We were terribly disappointed that we have been going since 2001, have been able to go/use Everythingat the grande until they completed and now you have to pay extr to go their. We didnt have any problems getting a table for dinner. What to do???? I would maybe ask them ahead of time, or check at the front desk and ask. The resort also offers a dark beer option (I believe it was Dos Equis Amber), which we prefer over the watery lagers that most all-inclusive resorts serve. Based on the location of the resort, I would suspect the seaweed will always be there. Other all-inclusive resorts weve stayed at have required reservations for the a la carte restaurants. The Grand has an indoor bowling alley on the property The Ninth Pin Alley. You will live in bathing suits and coverups for the most part! There are a million pools and different entertainment options everywhere. We are traveling with our 4 boys ages 14, 17, 17 & 20. We LOVED Jade and Travoli. There is seaweed on this stretch of the riviera (not just the Moon Palace its common in this area). Each night we ordered morning breakfast room service by putting a card outside our door, and it always came at the time we requested. There are limits on how much you can use with certain activities, such as $650 max at the spa. Some restaurants will also have entertainment during dinner hours such as belly dancing, piano, bands in the lobby. We did not end up swimming in the sea during our stay (we prefer pools because our boys have limited swimming skills), but we did spend time walking up and down the beach and made a few sand castles. Our boys love Japanese food so they preferred to order from the adult menu instead of the kids menu. Thank You for the great pictures! . I enjoyed your review and your pictures. The diversity and authenticity of the menu was exceptional. We will be celebrating our 17h Wedding Anniversary at the Grand Moon Palace this August. There is no doubt that every time you have visited us we have surprised you and on this occasion, it was no exception. Hello, First of all, thank you for such a detailed, focussed, and amazing review. There are limits onLoved our stay at the Grand, but found it overwhelming due to its size and intricacies the first few days. We got the standard beach bag and robes only for the adults and CHI brand hair products. I have zero complaints or negatives on any of the restaurants or food.Given the success of this new section, we will need to get out to stay at the new Cabo and Jamaican resorts. Trip. Tripadvisor : Moon Palace The Grand - Cancn, : 12,159 , #41 272 5 5 Tripadvisor Guess the inspection wasnt done, yet. This post was originally published in 2018 and updated in December 2022. Which brand is it and is it replenished daily in the room? Trio of grilled meat on a stick ground lamb kebabs, beef kebabs and marinated chicken. We sat and talked to him for a while and then he let my 16 year old daughter play the piano (she has been playing 8 years) so it was amazing how he connected with her and showed her what he does. We spent time at all of the pools and lobbies. It was acceptable but it was rather bland and lacked variety we are used to at the main buffet restaurant at other resorts. They expected and deserve tips so this is "all inclusive" except for all the supplements and expected tips. Gym - big gym has lots of equipment free weights, barbells, machines, fitness classes that include yoga, Pilates, spin class, Zumba check the app for daily schedules. Thanks for taking the time to create it! We prefer the pools anyways. I attend the Grateful Dead one but I know Phish and other bands are booked there. But, Im happy to hear that they are ensuring that everything is safe. Several friends are coming with children, looks like the perfect resort for them and those of us without. Can you help us with the costs.? My boys are ages 8 and 11. Its also brand new. Is this the only higher priveldge club? You place the beef on the the hot plate and cook to your liking. Have a great time! We didnt eat at JC Steakhouse either. How was the wifi at the grand? Cant forget the food. Wondering how busy it is 2 years later during peak Spring Break! SNORKEL XTREME. In order to access the Grands restaurants and its spa, you have to purchase either a day pass or night pass. 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