I recently stayed at Margaritaville Resort All-Inclusive in Cancún, and while the property itself is lovely and peaceful, my experience was a mix of great hospitality and frustrating mismanagement.
The Good:The resort grounds were clean and well-kept, and the staff inside the hotel were kind, welcoming, and seemed genuinely happy to have us there. The restaurants offered good food and pleasant service, and overall the atmosphere was relaxing.
The Not-So-Good:Unfortunately, the excursions arranged through the resort’s third-party vendor (Dream Team or DreamWorks) were a major disappointment. I paid for a package including dolphin swimming, parasailing, and a meal, but once we arrived, there were repeated miscommunications about what was included. Because of the confusion, I missed my original parasailing time and had to be rescheduled. One staff called me "that fat black woman" to his coworker but refuse to talk to me.
After completing the activities, I was told I couldn’t have the meal I’d already paid for. Despite showing proof of purchase, I was refused service and even made to feel embarrassed in front of others. The waitress involved called over security, and even though both my friend and I paid (my friend even paid extra for her meal), we were still denied. That whole interaction felt unprofessional and belittling.
Other Observations:The pool area was sometimes unclean and had a noticeable odor, even early in the morning after cleaning crews had come through