La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve

Great resort with great food and services. All staff was friendly…

This resort is the perfect quiet, adults only place for us. We were a group of 5 who agreed that the villa style accommodations with private backyard lounging spaces, are so peaceful. The resort is built lengthwise (1 mile deep) into a mangrove forest with a river and cenote. Golf carts were always passing by on the 1 mile walk from concierge to ocean, and free bicycles were always parked along the walk, so we had options for getting back and forth. The food was delicious. Portions were small but unlimited and that let us choose many flavours. There are also 3 pools- 1 with an ocean view and 2 by the spa. Meals were sitdown and typically took about 1.5-2 hours. The only things I'd add to this place are a buffet, at least for breakfast, and more water bottle refills in the rooms. Our group of 5 is well travelled, with about 6 all inclusive stays among us prior to Blue Diamond, and we agree that BD is our favourite.

Stayed in Family Selection which allowed my wife and I to go to TRS restaurants. All of the food everywhere was good except for El Gaucho. El Dorado was much better. La Boheme and Sumptori were excellent.