Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun

by Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma

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9.1
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5-star hotel
4.6
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1547 TripAdvisor Reviews

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Quaint

Charming

Mid-range

Romantic

Step into paradise at the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, where love blooms like hibiscus flowers under the Caribbean sun. This all-inclusive romantic retreat, kissed by white-sand beaches and cerulean seas, is a haven for honeymooners and couples seeking a blissful escape. With world-class amenities, gourmet dining, and unparalled leisure activities, it’s a tropical sanctuary designed for unforgettable romantic escapades.

A Haven of Comfort in a Tropical Setting

The laid-back, vibrant rooms at the resort are designed with utmost comfort in mind for romantic travelers. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. Sitting areas and terraces add an extra touch of luxury, perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails. For those seeking a more spacious and intimate setting, suites offer separate living areas and free-standing tubs, with some even providing direct pool access. And the best part? Room service is available 24/7 for your convenience.

Exquisite Dining Experiences

Indulge your senses in an array of culinary delights at the resort’s four restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for a light lunch by the pool, a romantic dinner under the stars, or a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day, each eatery offers unique flavors and ambiances. Five bars, including two swim-up ones, serve a variety of refreshing cocktails and beverages, ensuring your glass is never empty.

Unmatched Amenities and Activities

The resort offers an extensive selection of activities that cater to every couple’s whims and fancies. You can lounge by the outdoor pools, take a romantic stroll along the private beach, or embark on an underwater adventure with snorkeling. Fitness enthusiasts can keep up with their workout routine at the fitness center, or try a rejuvenating yoga session. The spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments perfect for relaxation after a day of fun-filled activities. Regular entertainment ensures there’s never a dull moment during your stay.

Location and Accessibility

Located in Puerto Morelos, just a stone’s throw away from Playa Punta Caracol, the resort is conveniently situated 8 km from the Croco Cun Zoo and 20 km from Cancun International Airport. The resort offers a paid airport shuttle service for easy and hassle-free transfers. And to make your stay even more welcoming, we speak your language!

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, where every moment is a celebration of love and life.


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Summary of Verified Guests at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun

Honeymooners and romantic travelers enjoyed the fantastic resort amenities at Margaritaville, Cancun, including the world-class spa, food options, and bar choices. The resort's entertainment, including shows at the boathouse and activities like water aerobics and foam parties, were highly praised. The staff's exceptional service, friendliness, and efficiency were repeatedly mentioned, with several staff members receiving personal shout-outs. Guests loved the well-decorated rooms, pristine grounds, and variety of high-quality food available. Excursions, such as shopping, sailing, and day trips to Playa Del Carmen, added to the memorable experience. The resort's intimate, community-like atmosphere, along with its clean and comfortable amenities, were also highlights. Despite the lack of a beach, guests found the pools more than adequate for relaxation and fun.


Reviews of Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun

Relax and get pampered

I stayed away from Cancun for years on purpose believing it was not a safe place. Went back and stayed at Margaritaville and I have to say the resort was fantastic, the spa is world class, food options and bar choices are plentiful. We rented a car and went on...

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100% love it here!

We absolutely have loved our stay here! Tbh…I was apprehensive after I read a few comments about how ‘boring’ this resort is, and sad to find out there was no beach. but let me tell u, it’s not boring at all and the pools make up for the beach! There’s...

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Sergio Gonzelaz, Pool Waiter

Pool Waiter, Sergio was excellent. He has a great personality. We enjoyed him very much! Also we really appreciated Luis at the Salted Rim! We really enjoyed the great service we had and looked forward to seeing him in the evening. The atmosphere was fantastic and the drinks are amazing!!


Disappointed honeymoon!

A lovely hotel but I wouldn't stay longer than a week. It was for my honeymoon. My travel agent contacted the hotel and they said they would make it special. The front desk didn't do anything or even acknowledge that it is for our honeymoon. When I contacted the front...

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Margaritaville Island Reserve Riveria Cancun will meet your expectations and more. Amazing Staff, accommodations, food.

This resort is amazing. It is so clean and comfortable with amenities that are designed to fit a variety of people's desires. There are quiet pool side areas or fun adventures at the big pool with music and games. There is no beach access however, but that did not take...

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Perfect spot for a parrot head

Overall a great experience. The name says it all, you’ll be greeted with a cold margarita upon arrival as familiar Jimmy Buffett island tunes play in the distance. The warm breeze blows through the open grass roofed huts and that salt air it ain’t thin, it’ll stick right to your...

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Wonderful

We had an absolutely amazing week at Margaritaville, Playa Maya, from the moment we arrived. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The hotel itself is stunning with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere but it was all the staff that truly made this Holiday...

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Nice Resort

We visit Cancun twice a year for years. We own at the Royal Sands and love it. We wanted to try something new for a change and picked Margaritaville Cancun. We loved the smaller boutique atmosphere of this resort. The dining options are few (4) but enough for a weeks...

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Would definitely visit again🌴

Wedding Anniversary trip🍾🥂 Feb 2025 This is our second visit to a Margaritaville resort. First one in Punta Cana DR. We loved it so much thought we’d give another location a try. Mexico did not disappoint!! Resort is clean . Staff very helpful and kind . Food good Frank and...

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Unforgettable Stay with Incredible Service and Experiences!

Our stay here was absolutely incredible! The Boathouse crew went above and beyond, making every moment special. Mexican night was a highlight—the tacos were to die for, and the show was breathtaking. Jaime made our dinners feel extraordinary, and Carlos provided attentive, top-tier service. The unlimited drinks were a fantastic...

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Another Amazing Stay at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun

We returned for a 4-night stay at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun for our 6th stay in 4 years! While on the smaller side, it is a beautiful resort. Upon arriving at the resort, we recognized our bellman, Rafael, from prior visits. We visited the spa for 50-minute massages on...

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Can’t praise it enough

Beautiful hotel! Spotless clean in all areas. Staff very efficient and friendly. Food is wholesome and varied and presented beautifully.We are here right now and are very pleased with our room. Maid cleans to a very high standard. We will be definitely be saving to return here!


Hidden Gem

This resort is by far, our favorite. The small size, along with the entire staff make it a hidden gem. There was not a single time that we were not greeted by a staff member. The facility is well kept and clean-our swim up room was amazing, Our housekeeper, Olga,...

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Great service at the Salted Rim!

The staff at the Salted Rim gave us amazing service! Luis, the waiter is so friendly and pleasant. Gibron, Angel, Alain and Victor are also great and put on a really good show! It was very entertaining and added something a little extra to the place.


Probably the best little resort in Cancun!

This resort is on the smaller side, more intimate and laid back. Many rooms are swim up and those that aren’t open up to gorgeous courtyards and easy access to one of the multiple pools. You’ll never need to “reserve” a chair by the pool, there’s plenty. (I imagine spring...

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Best vacation

My experience at Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Cancún was nothing short of spectacular! Let’s talk about the food first: **The Food!!!** - Breakfast: Every morning, I indulged in the delightful omelet. I didn't get the pleasure of getting the wonderful lady name behind the omelet station, but she was so...

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Best little resort in the Mayan Riviera!

Great week meeting new friends in this smaller resort. Beach was great, clean, with a nice calm sandy walk-in. Many themed nights for entertainment, live bands, DJ, karaoke, and trivia. Some mornings had a guitar player for breakfast. We got Rita’s Tacos almost everyday for lunch, try the chicken caesar...

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Great Vacation with Friends

Second time visiting this resort. Excellent trip with Friends! Margaritaville is wonderful. It's a small, clean and very functional resort. Every single worker was pleasant, helpful and friendly. Grounds were gorgeous and maintained. Pools and Beach were perfect and comfortable. Other guests were friendly and enjoyable. Beach dinners were fabulous...

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Staff and Beach are wonderful!!!

Awesome beach and great staff! I can’t express how wonderful the staff are, Shirley the beach butler, Antonio and Luis at breakfast and Miguel and Cesar at dinner. Oh and Rita’s for lunch, the nacho tower is great! I really wish the Joe Merchant shop for getting things with points...

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Wonderful first visit to Mexico at the perfect resort

The staff at this resort were fabulous! It was a small boutique resort with a relaxed atmosphere. People were friendly, everything was easy to access and restaurants were good. Exactly the chill vibe we were hoping for! The Catamaran Island adventure was a full day of fun and very well...

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Five o’clock Somewhere

We just returned yesterday from a 7 day vacation, we did have a wonderful vacation. We met many wonderful people from all over the US, Canada, UK, this is definitely one of the best reasons there is! There are some negatives about this hotel as well as positives as in...

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Gabriel ; the Problem Solver

We are Prestige Members and would highly recommend you reach out to Gabrielle, Concierge (an excellent problem solver) at the Margaritaville for Adults. This soft spoken young man, greeted us with a welcoming approach to two people who arrived were very angry that the shuttle bus was a no show...

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Great Getaway

Our stay for my husband’s 50th birthday was amazing. Our room was beyond spacious and beautiful. When we arrived we were told the ocean front room I reserved was not available, I was initially very upset but the resort made efforts to make it right and the room we were...

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Our first carribean holiday.amazing experience.

This was our first time in the Caribbean, and we certainly came up trumps with this hotel. Not too big, not too small. Weather was amazing, as were all the staff, so friendly. The food, we felt, was exceptionly good. Make sure you book the 2 ala carte restaurants in...

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Best place

This place was amazing!! The best people are at the the Landshark! Ask for Armando!!! He’s the best! At the bar ask for Moises! The best employees EVER. The food was really good and the circles was really fast but definitely recommend this place again.


Needed get away

Yioliani was our housekeeper she was amazing. Room was perfectly cleaned and supplied every day just the way we like it. Room was cleaned very early as we had requested. Turn down service at the end of the day was perfect. And the room smelled fantastic each and every night


Fantastic holiday but don’t expect consistency!

This is my second trip to this hotel and husbands first. We absolutely loved it here. We had a fantastic room with a sea view, and beds were comfy. I’ve really enjoyed both holidays I’ve had here. It’s a small, quiet resort which was amazing for us as we really...

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Fabulous experience!

Great bed! Slept like a dream. Staff was so kind. Those that stood out the most were Manuel at the compass bar, Ana at the spa, Gregorio at the SOS bar and Abigail was the best housekeeper! Loved this trip so much! The ONLY complaint we have is the kids...

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Did not disappoint, great value for an all-inclusive adult only resort

We spent Monday April 21st 2025 through Friday April 25th 2025 at Margaritaville Island Reserve Cancun. The resort is on the smaller side which we actually enjoyed, a short walk and you're where you want to be. We stayed in room 209 which had a partial ocean view and overlooked...

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There are better all inclusive hotels at the same price or less in Cancun

Let me start by the good things : the hotel staff (with the exception of management and lobby/reception) is great, very friendly and always looking to help, the location although isolated is good if you came to enjoy what you expect from an all inclusive hotel. This is where you...

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Appreciate

Nuestros buttler: Isaac y Frida fueron excelentes, muy atentos a cualquier cosa que necesitamos, realmente los mejores 💪. También Charly en el Prestige room was excelente also every time we when there Charly threat us very well. The from the entertainment group they did a wonderful job 👏 🙌 we...

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Great second visit

Just got back from spending 5 days here and we had an excellent time. This was our second visit with couple friends and we loved seeing some familiar faces at our favourite bars including Jose Luis and the license to chill bar at the adult pool and Manuel at the...

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Prestige Travelers will ruin your vacation.

The hotel and staff were great. But having prestige travelers on site will ruin your vacation. I feel there is a heavy emphasis between the staff at Karisma and Prestige Travel. they make things confusing and offer someone to help you out and the next thing you know you are...

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A perfect getaway to paradise for a couple!

My wife and I had an excellent experience at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera. It was an incredible experience and very relaxing. All of the staff were accommodating, especially the butler service provided by Enrique and Armando. They treated us royally! They arranged room service, taxi service, meals, and met all...

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Review is of Prestige - NOT the resort

Let me start by saying I hate leaving bad reviews.  I feel like people are so quick to leave a bad review off of one experience, that I try to mostly leave positive reviews where I can.  However, in this scenario, there have been so many times we've felt taken...

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Beautiful

Beautiful hotel and amazing staff- rafael gets a special mention, he was the best! The beach is stunning, the food in the resort was great. Rooms are great too and really clean. We had the most amazing stay here and will definitely come back!!


The staff will have you going back for more

this is a lovely hotel and has improved since our last visit by adding more daily entertainment and special meal events at night. Our room was pefect, it was a paradise ocean view. I asked if we could have a room close to the last time we stayed and they...

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Couples Birthday Trip

Just returned from this Margaritaville…our second visit. First in July 2020 when they first opened. For the most part visit was about the same and we had a great time. Resort was fairly empty. We did miss the basket in our room with flip flops and beach towels to start...

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Chill and refresh!

A wonderful place to recharge and rekindle. Beach is lovely and the staff is excellent. The food was fine but some of the dinners on the beach were a bit disjointed and the staff needed to be more active in keeping bowls fresh and carving station manned. The experience oof...

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A Return to Paradise

Always paradise here! This is our 2nd visit to this resort and it is beautiful. The best features are the beach, the staff and the spacious rooms. As members, we enjoy a few special amenities so that’s always a benefit. Favorite restaurant for dinner is Frank and Lolas. Perfect portion...

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Loved it just as much as the first time

My wife and I were there this past week for the second time and again we enjoyed every minute of our stay , the staff there is amazing but 2 stand out to Emillo one the best waiters I ever had anywhere, and actually remembered us from last year and...

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Terrible resort/service. Definitely not a 5* resort

Not Even Close to 5-Star – Left After 6 Days We booked this hotel for 2 weeks but ended up checking out after just 6 days. There is absolutely no way this resort deserves its 5-star rating. Misleading from the start – When booking, we were offered a free room...

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Unforgettable stay in Margaritaville!

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Margaritaville in Cancún! From the moment we arrived, the resort was spotless — hands down one of the cleanest places we've ever stayed. Huge credit to the hardworking cleaning staff who kept everything immaculate. Their attention to detail was incredible and did not...

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beautiful experience

I would like to say this was my first time at a Margaritaville hotel and our first time in Mexico from the start of our holiday to the very end we had a fantastic time the hotel is just beautiful clean rooms cleaned daily to a high spec beds are...

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Margaritaville did not disappoint!!!!

We visited this resort May 2025 and it was our first time to visit this resort and could not have been more pleased. From the from the welcome.at the front door on arrival to our checkout everything was awesome! The swim up room was spectacular and well maintained. Our butlers...

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