Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso SPA - Gourmet & Beach Club, Isla Mujeres

"This was our first time to both Isla Mujeres and the Villa Rolandi hotel. We found this place from an amazing Living Social deal, and immediately booked it for 2 weeks later. The hotel offers a private pick up service from the airport in Cancun, and the driver, Augustine, was very nice. Normally the hotel has a private yacht that picks you up from the embarcadero, but 2 days before we flew out, I was notified that their yacht "Cocoon' was under repair and we would have to take the public Ferry 'Ultramar', and we would be fully reimbursed. The Ultramar was nice, there was a guy singing and playing guitar for tips on the roof top seating area, and it was a quick ride over to the island. Once there, we took a taxi to the hotel.
ARRIVAL:
The lobby is a beautiful open setting, with local artists' work on display. We were immediately greeted with mimosas and cold towels during check in. The elevator was broken so we had to take the stairs to our room on the 3rd floor (the elevator was fixed by the next day).
ROOM:
We were in a Junior Suite with a beautiful view of the Ocean. The room was large with a good seating area (where the hide-a-bed is in the couch), and there are a lot of beautiful touches through out the room. Stained glass on the door to the bathroom, as well as above the full wall of sliding glass doors leading to the balcony. Our balcony had a jacuzzi on it. The bell man gave us a tour of the room and showed us how to work everything, and where everything was. The jets weren't initially working in the jacuzzi, but someone came up within 5 minutes and fixed it. The bathroom was very nice, it had a telephone in it, which I think is fun. The shower was amazing. It was large with two shower heads on opposite sides, and 4 body jet sprays (2 on each side). It also can be turned into a sauna. There was a window that overlooked the room from the shower which was fun. The closet area was just outside the bathroom where the sinks were.
AMENITIES:
The hotel has a lot to offer if you don't want to leave it for the entire trip. They have 3 pools. The main one, just outside the lobby was the most popular, right next to it was a large hot tub type of pool, and the 3rd was just a few steps from that, that for some reason no one went to. They have pool staff that take drink and food orders. One of the days, a crab snuck into the pool from the beach, so that was fun to see them fish it out.
There is a Spa on site as well. We got a couples massage that was very relaxing, and the main guy running the spa was very nice. The gym is located through the spa.
RESTAURANT:
The food there was pretty good! The best part of the restaurant was the framed photos of the staff with Chuck Norris and Paul Newman. You know this place is good if they have been there.
Breakfast was giant! They bring you juice, coffee, a basket of bread/pastries, a plate of fruit, and a side portion of either french toast or waffle all BEFORE you get your main breakfast. They have everything from Bacon and Eggs & Cereal to Mexican breakfast fare.
The dinner menu is much more extensive than what the website has on it. Everything from Steaks to pizza to salads and desserts.
STAFF/EXCURSIONS:
Everyone on the staff was always so nice! From check in to check out, so helpful. Victor helped us set up or "Swim with the Dolphins" excursion which was so amazing. We recommend the Royal Swim, most bang for your buck. And the Dolphin swim place was literally 2 properties away. We could see where the people swam from our breakfast table, as well as walk there in under 2 minutes. We also rented a golf cart for a day and drove around the island.
CONS (small list):
Beware of the beach mosquitoes at night!!!! We don't have many mosquitoes on the beach where I am from, so I didn't even think about it. My legs were a buffet for them, it was terrible (but it didn't ruin the vacation!). So make sure, if you decide to do a night beach stroll, cover up your body and use bug spray (we were never warned till after the fact).
On our last night, our ceiling in the bathroom in front of the closet started leaking a lot of water. It was around 10pm, so they didn't have anyone who could do anything about it till the next day, so I just put a bucket to catch the water. And it must have been related to the air conditioner because once that leak started, the room progressively got less cool. Then it started pouring rain early in the morning, and the entry way where the door was was flooded with water, so I had to put towels down. That's the only reason why this place didn't get 5 stars from me. But like I said, it was our last day anyway when we were checking out, so no big deal.

All in all, I highly recommend this hotel and Island to anyone who wants a beautiful tropical vacation. The prices were decent, the island was paradise, and everyone was so nice!"

Location.
Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso SPA - Gourmet & Beach Club is located on the beach in Isla Mujeres, close to Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park and Garrafon Natural Reef Park.

Hotel Features.
Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso SPA - Gourmet & Beach Club features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. The property's full-service health spa has beauty services. This 4.5-star property offers secretarial services and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Wedding services, concierge services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and currency exchange.

Guestrooms.
35 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Villa Rolandi Thalasso SPA - Gourmet & Beach Club feature minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms are all accessible via exterior corridors. All accommodations have balconies. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature showers, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. LCD televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include ceiling fans, windows that open, slippers, and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hypo-allergenic bedding. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.

Notifications and Fees:

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following: 5 percent cleaning fee will be chargedWe have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Notifications and Fees:

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following: 5 percent cleaning fee will be chargedWe have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pets not allowed Check-out time is noon Check-in time starts at 3 PM Business Center Fitness Center Internet Access Available Kitchen or Kitchenette Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant On-site Breakfast Babysitting Jacuzzi Parking Room Service

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Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach, Miami Beach

"My husband and I stayed here when we visited Miami first week in December 2011. We got a better deal here than anywhere else with overall good reviews on or fairly close to south beach.

Pros:
Parking for us was cheap and easy. We rented a car and were out most of the day so we parked on the street late evening until the next morning for free. In the morning one of us would pop out and pay the meter a little until we got going again.

Location:
This could be a pro or con, depending on our situation. We had a car, didn't need to stay in the heart of SOBE walking distance so this worked for us. For reference, this hotel is at 39th and Collins (hence the name) and close to the Fountainblaeu. Across the street is Carraba's and Morton's. If you want to be in the heart of everything or within walking distance, this isn't the place for you. But it's only a 5 minute car ride from the heart of SOBE.

Aveda spa products in the bathroom.

Friendly front desk and concierge.

Cons:
Resort fee is charged but I'm not quite sure why. They have a pool but we didn't use it. We didn't go the beach while there because it was quite windy but apparently it's a walk away.

Older building so it's missing some modern touches. There was nowhere to put my stuff in the bathroom so that made getting ready in the morning tricky. Not enough electrical outlets.

Overall Circa 39 was clean and well located for us and we enjoyed our stay there. We'd choose it again but only if it was cheaper than similar hotels closer to the Ocean Drive/Lincoln Mall. area."

Location.
Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach is located near the beach in Miami Beach's Miami Beach neighborhood and close to Scott Rakow Youth Center, Lummus Park Beach, and Lincoln Road Mall. Nearby points of interest also include Bass Museum of Art and Miami Beach Golf Club.

Hotel Features.
Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This 3.5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audio-visual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a coffee shop/café, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop.

Guestrooms.
100 air-conditioned guestrooms at Circa 39 Hotel Miami Beach feature private pools and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer city, pool, or courtyard views. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and safes, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 32-inch flat-panel televisions have premium cable channels. Rooms also include blackout drapes/curtains, irons/ironing boards, and clock radios. Guests may request in-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

Notifications and Fees:
There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following: Resort fee: USD 9.95 per accommodation, per nightHotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge): Internet access in guestroomBeach accessUse of fitness centerWe have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Self parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Notifications and Fees:
There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following: Resort fee: USD 9.95 per accommodation, per nightHotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge): Internet access in guestroomBeach accessUse of fitness centerWe have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Self parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in time starts at 3 PM Check-out time is Noon Business Center Fitness Center Internet Access Available Kitchen or Kitchenette Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant On-site Breakfast Babysitting Jacuzzi Parking Room Service
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