EXCELLENCE RIVIERA CANCUN RESTAURANTS: Ultimate Dining Guide! Restaurants Bars & Room Service

[@probertosgood9879]

Nice detail oriented content! Thank you

[@newtravelescapes]

@@probertosgood9879 Thank you. My pleasure! 😊

[@barbarachoat7799]

New Travel Escapes great video, thanks for all you do to help the less experienced traveler. Leaving for ERC in one week, can't wait!

[@newtravelescapes]

@@barbarachoat7799 thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 Have a wonderful trip!!!

[@Albob512]

Just in time we leave tomorrow. It's a great refresher. Basmati was our favorite. Flavor Market still shows open next week and hope to hit it up for some apps and sangria. Again, great video!

[@newtravelescapes]

@@Albob512 Thank you! Enjoy your trip!!!! 😊

[@peggy-ann1961]

I assume there’s no dinner ( supper) buffet, did I misunderstand? Also I didn’t see chicken cordon blue on the French menus. Did I just miss it? Your videos by the way are fantastic, great filming and perfect voice! Oh I also find the tipping a bit confusing, I’m never sure if I’m doing too much or not enough. Any suggestions? 🇨🇦👏🌴

[@newtravelescapes]

@@peggy-ann1961 Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you enjoy the videos. The chicken cordon blue was the chef's special the night we ate there. 😊 No, there is no lunch or dinner buffet. Only breakfast at The Kitchen Table. Tipping is a really personal choice and rarely do we see staff standing with their hand out waiting for it. There is a lot of tipping advice on the Facebook pages. The number one thing I have learned is don't try to keep up with what other people "say" they tip. It is often over inflated from what I have witnessed first hand. We tip is local currency. Although they will happily take anything, it is easiest for them in their own currency. Order from the bank or grab it from the CIBC machines at the airport. Tipping amounts also depend on how large your group is. The Facebook group averages that are closer to the amount we witness and give ourselves: Housekeeping $3-4 day Mini bar refill if you want something specific $1-2 Breakfast $2-3 Lunch $3-5 Dinner $10/couple Drinks $1 round or a bigger tip if is get the same server all day. Luggage $5 Transfer driver $10/direction Bartender $1 drink directly from the bar for a cocktail. Hope this helps a bit! 😊

[@peggy-ann1961]

@@newtravelescapes Thank you so much, that is indeed very helpful! Your tipping suggestions are very close to what we already do, so I’m very happy about that! Thanks again for your response! 🇨🇦👏🌴

[@newtravelescapes]

​@@peggy-ann1961 very happy to help! Have fun!

[@Davidbooker840]

Do you happen to know if they serve Crown Royal in any of the bars?

[@newtravelescapes]

Yes! We did have some at the Martini Bar 😊👍

[@LucasA97]

Debating between Excellence RC, Iberostar Grand or Secrets Akumal for honeymoon. Which would you suggest of those 3? Thanks

[@newtravelescapes]

Hi! Wow!! Congratulations!!!! 🥂 All three are great choices and I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of them. 😊 It would really come down to personal preferences. All 3 have good food, plenty of restaurants & good service staff (Excellence staff stands out a bit above but all are good). Akumal has the best beach. It has great rooms. It is furthest from the airport. Good snorkeling off of the beach, especially during turtle season. I don't find much value in upgrading to their club except for a room location. Grand (Joia) is the most relaxing and quiet. Fantastic cocktails. Best of the 3. Not much nightlife but access to the other family resorts if you like to go for a walk. If you book a beach front you get a butler. We didn't use ours much but its an option. Not necessary though. Excellence RC is closest to the airport (if you have a short trip). They have good activities. Great rooms. A really nice beach that they work really hard to keep cleaned up. Club level is great if you want the extra restaurant and pool but again not necessary imo. Honestly, all 3 are great options it just depends on what you want most for your honeymoon. How long is your honeymoon? If you have more than 10 nights you could even split your trip into 5 & 5. We did that between Beloved to totally relax and then moved to Excellence Playa Mujeres next door. It was fun but I wouldn't split your trip for less than 5 nights at each resort. It becomes too rushed. Hope that helps a bit! Have fun planning for it and congrats again. 😊

[@bobhacking7844]

Does anyone know what beers are available at the majority of the bars? Reviews always focus on mixed drinks. Thanks

[@newtravelescapes]

@@bobhacking7844 We saw Dos Esquis lager and amber on tap at most bars There are also some non-draft selections that vary between Sol, Tecate, Coors light and Heineken but those are always changing. Hope that helps a bit 😊

[@newtravelescapes]

@@bobhacking7844 Our crew just told me they think they remember seeing Bud Lite at a couple bars as well.

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Just my luck. I'm about to visit this spot in a month, which will be my first ever Excellence property....and...Flavor Market might not even be open at all. Sigh.

[@newtravelescapes]

@@MrBeatboxmasta I couldn't get an answer as to what's happening with Flavor Market but there are so many other restaurants that you won't miss FM much. 😊 It's also fun to do a "progressive dinner". Start early, have a bunch of your favourite appetizers, go check out some musicians, then hit a different restaurant for mains and desserts. It's a fun way to try a bunch of different things. 😜 Have a great trip!!!!