Kelly, thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you guys at Unico. We fell in love with Unico and it now ranks as our #2 favorite behind Beloved. There's something special about the quiet vibe at Beloved and the service is exceptional. Doug has my business card with contact information if you guys have any other questions. I truly hope you guys get a chance to visit Beloved and love it as much as we do!
We love your honest review. We stayed at The Beloved for the second time in October. This is hands down my wife's and my favorite all-inclusive. One item I would add is take you own Yeti tumbler and a steel or silicone straw. The hotel has gone away from straws. Plus, the employees appreciate not having to waste cups. Also, the taco truck and the beach grill offer incredible quick bites.
Thank you for your comment. Beloved is also our favorite. We played a game with friends the other night and one question was "if you could be anywhere else right now where would it be"...My answer....Beloved! Yes, the Yeti is a great suggestion as well as straws!
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Thank you so much for this review. I was worried that I would be bored watching it because it’s so long, but I found your review thorough and your voice pleasant…well off to watch another one of your videos.
Thank you for your comment. Beloved was such a special place and there were so many things we wanted to make sure to cover. We tried to keep things moving along so the video didn't feel as long.
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Hello! A fellow Nebraskan here. 😊 We booked our upcoming vacation at Beloved and I found your video to be very helpful and reassuring that we made the right choice for us. Thank you! GBR!
My husband and I are heading to Beloved next month and your video has me so excited. We’ll be celebrating our 20th anniversary and this place seems perfect for us! Thank you for a great video.
Excellent review and video! 10/10. Your voice over was pleasant to listen to, provided helpful details and insight, and the visuals were top notch. My wife and I are going to Beloved for the first time at the end of September 2022 for our 30th wedding anniversary. I have not read anything negative about the resort and get more excited to go with every video I watch. This was the best video by far and I subscribed to your channel because of it. Thank you for the detailed, well made review!
Thank you for those kind words. You are going to absolutely love Beloved. We’re taking all our kids just down the road to Dreams Playa Mujeres at the end of September. We’ll be shooting footage at both the Dreams & Secrets resorts. Wish I could extend our trip & spend a few days relaxing at Beloved afterwards!
@@GLNEO-yx1ez We will be there in September with our 5 kiddos. It's a great resort for those of us with larger families because they actually have room categories to fit more than 4 (Family Suite or the 2 Bedroom Villa)!
Hey, I just wanted to say your video was incredibly well done! The information was exquisite. I've been searching for the perfect resort for a trip with my wife, and it looks like my search ends here. You really hit the nail on the head, as they say in the UK. I'm definitely booking this for my wife and myself. Thank you so much!
My fiancé and I were looking for all-inclusive resorts to spend our honeymoon this April. It was a little overwhelming, especially since we are going during "spring break season". This video was incredibly helpful in outlining exactly what to expect from Beloved Playa Mujeres. It's right up our alley as far as crowd and ambiance. I am really excited for our trip! Thank you for the video!
Thank you for your comment. Finding a place to vacation can definitely be overwhelming and we sure know the feeling. That's why we set out to create All Inclusive Reviews and our motto is "We take the guesswork out of deciding on your next getaway?" We try to be as honest as possible about our experience and leveraging my 25+ years of production experience to create a video that is educational, informational, entertaining and visually stunning. We hope you have an amazing wedding and your Honeymoon at Beloved is going to be beyond special.
Great video, I love how Alberto was the star of the show. He absolutely makes the vibe at Lupita. Thank you for emphasizing that this is a quite couples only resort and to go party else where. We have switched from EPM and ERC for just this reason. This video makes me excited for our next visit to Beloved. I can totally recommend a swim up there.
Thank you so much. Alberto was great, he truly is a gem for Beloved & brings a great energy at Lupita in the evenings. It’s important to recognize who Beloved is & isn’t for. Like we said, if you want to get hammered at the swim up bar & make lots of noise, stay next door at Excellence instead.
This is our home away from home. We go once per year and I truly appreciate your video because it's allowing me to visit our Beloved family in between our visits. We can't wait to be back there in just 78 days!
The room tour video will be live this afternoon, just giving UA-cam time to process the 4K video before it's available. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Wf3QsnzYbCo/v-deo.html
Thank you for your comments & we appreciate the support! We’re currently working on productions for the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Secrets & Dreams Playa Mujeres as well. Lots of exciting stuff coming soon!
Thank you so much for this incredible video. It is thorough, honest and the production is 100% professional ! We are less than 30 days away from our Vacay at Beloved, so this is a perfect guide and something to set our expectations! My air score for your video is 11/10!
Thank you so much for your videos! We loved watching them. We have decided to do a split stay ending at Beloved for our 25th anniversary! My daughter said I must call her when I'm eating the chicken and say Oh My Word! I'm so excited 🎉
So thank you for a very honest and accurate review. My husband and I along with 2 other couples visited about 2 years ago and are now going back in October with 10 more people. Love this property.
It's our absolute favorite. There's a new Secrets Impression resort on Isla Mujeres that we would love to visit as it's supposed to be a small boutique resort like Beloved.
Thank you so much for this video! After a fantastic action packed European summer vacay(Morroco too) with 11 family and friends, husband & I are in need of a reset vacation. I have both EPM and Beloved booked and working hard to choose the one for us. YOUR VIDEO SEALED THE DEAL!!!!🎉 BELOVED IT IS! This was incredibly informative. Thanks a million
Oh wow, that is fantastic! Thank you so much for your comment, you have no idea how much we appreciate the validation from comments like this. You are going to LOVE Beloved. Make sure to join the Facebook groups if you haven’t already & we can’t wait to hear back from you after your trip. Please come back here & leave another comment when you return!
@AllInclusiveReviews Absolutely! We go in November so I'll definitely circle back. I'm in both EPM and Beloved FB groups. Lol Gathering all of the need to know information 🙂
@yolandawilkerson5218 We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F, ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, and how well does the wifi work? Are the pools heated? Is the resort loud? Also, did you do the resort airport transfer if, so is it a direct drive, or do they stop at other resorts and take longer? We actually have a swim out suite reserved for November. 😊 Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.
We actually changed at the last minute and ended up going to Atelier Playa Mujeres. We do plan on trying Beloved some time next year. We ended joining a few other friends and they were going to Atelier so we joined them.@@shanew7361
Congratulations, not so many guests give the credit to the personnel of the hotel for their service, this was a really informative/fun video to watch My next stay at Cancún definitely Will be at this resort
Thank you. I truly value your comment. It’s important to recognize the staff when they work so hard to make sure that your vacation is the best it can possibly be!
I had booked another hotel for 2 weeks in November but after seeing your in-depth video we have cancelled and booked this one 🎉we can’t wait to arrive🏖🛫 thank you again
Wow, that's awesome! You are going to absolutely love Beloved. I can't wait to go back. Please remember to leave a comment after your trip about your stay!
Thank you for the detailed, very informative video review - so nicely done! We’re going Nov 2024 for the first time to Beloved and will watch your video again before we go to remind us of all the amenities - question , which video editing software would you recommend for a beginner to youtube? Thanks again 😊
You can use any software you’re most comfortable with. I’ve used everything from Avid, Resolve, Final Cut Pro & Premiere in my 25+ years of professional production work. Ultimately it’s just a tool & any of them can deliver great results. Use whatever feels the most intuitive for you. I prefer Final Cut Pro as my daily editor because it’s super fast & stable to cut video in.
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Lots of questions…let’s start at the top. The beach is beautiful, seaweed is hit & miss (much better in this area because it’s protected by Isla Mujeres). No dining reservations needed. There’s enough variety that we were never bored & never got sick. They have plenty of bottled water & ice has been filtered so it’s fine. The property is compact, literally a few minutes from beach to the farthest end. We like cold rooms too, notify maintenance & they’ll program it lower. Also bring some damp-rid to cut down the humidity. WiFi is strong everywhere
@AllInclusiveReviews Excellent, thank you. I'm concerned their lowest room category is only available, and I'm not sure this will suffice for our first trip to Mexico. We are older and accustomed to luxury.
As we mentioned in our Beloved room tour video, the rooms are showing a little bit of wear & could definitely use an upgrade. Having said that, we thought the room was comfortable & fine considering how little time we spent in the room. If you’re looking for a smaller more boutique type resort just like Beloved, but newer…you may want to check out the new Impression Isla Mujeres. It’s really compact like Beloved & the service is supposed to be fantastic. It’s still brand new as it just opened in 2023. We’re still huge fans of Beloved & this is where my wife & I will go when we just want some quiet relaxation
Thank you for this detailed review!!! My husband and I are taking a belated honeymoon on our anniversary in April 2023 and this is perfect for us Kansas folks to know from neighbors a state north. 😊
We are so excited to go to Beloved, we are booked in a Penthouse suite. My husband loves a good breakfast and lunch buffet at all inclusives. Does Beloved have buffets? I didn't see that option on the Excellence app. Thanks for this amazing video! It helped make our decision to book a Excellence/Beloved split stay.
I have that exact WRSHP hat!!! I actually had to cancel a trip for this year and move it to 2026. Amazing price for 7 days!!! I would like to move it closer to our anniversary in November, but the booking window only goes through October 2026. I hope I can change the dates at the beginning of 2025 but keep the same price. Also folks, keep your eyes out for promo codes!! You can get even better deals on a vacation!!!! Excellent video!!!!
Our son is a worship intern at our church & training up to become a worship pastor. We’ve purchased a lot of the various apparel items from Art of Homage. Love their stuff!
I'll second what you said about this being your favorite place on earth. I totally agree and can't wait to return. With a daughter getting married this year, I'm afraid my travel funds will be tied up in wedding costs!
Thank you so much. We appreciate the comments. We're heading to Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres in 2 weeks to film production for both resorts and the Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Stay Tuned for those video!
@@AllInclusiveReviews Just an update from this reply! We stayed at the 2 story Bella Casita suite with plunge pool. We had a blast! Your reviews and scores are pretty spot on. We are going back again in December 2024!
Thank you. We cannot wait to go back. We’re taking all our kiddos to Dreams Playa Mujeres in September & would love to stop by Beloved to say hi to everyone! We fell in love with that place!
This is wonderful- thank you. What kind of room toiletries did they provide? Hoping to travel with a carryon only and avoid packing certain items if the hotel provides them. TIA!
At Beloved they provide all the basic toiletries you need from Bulgari. You may want to bring your own shampoo & conditioner. There’s also a small convenience store just steps from the from the front door to grab other necessities like sunscreen, etc. The prices at the convenience store are MUCH cheaper than the gift shop.
Yeah. I think honestly the build up from reading so many Excellence reviews created an unattainable expectation that the food was going to be amazing. It wasn’t bad by any means, it just wasn’t outstanding like we were thinking it would be. I think when you factor in the above & beyond level of service and intimacy of Beloved, it just made the dining experience all around better!
We want to book for our Anniversary next year based in your video. Having trouble deciding on a room. We like the idea of a swim out, but the Casita with private pool looks nice too. I'm not a fan of cooler water though, so I'm not sure the private pool would be warm enough in october. Do you have a preference? Open to any room swim out and up.
We were at Beloved in January 2022 and had the exact same experience- incredible staff, impeccable service. The spa and beach service were the highlights. and yes- you really missed out not getting the tacos from the taco truck because they were phenomenal. As was the brick oven pizza & calamari at La Isla Trattoria- delicious. Our trip to Beloved was the most relaxed I’ve ever been in my life! 10 out of 10.
I completely agree on all fronts. It was the most relaxing trip I've ever had. We're taking the kids to Dreams Playa Mujeres in September, wish I could sneak down the beach to Beloved!
Within the gated community of Playa Mujeres is the Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Otherwise on the beach you have an opportunity for various activities like kite surfing, jet ski, parasailing, hobby cat, etc. Those are through an outside vendor & are NOT free. You can also catch a cab and go shopping downtown, head to the hotel zone, catch a boat to Isla Mujeres or even book an excursion off the resort through Seasons which has a desk in the lobby (you can also book other excursions on-line if you want)
1 hydrotherapy session is included for all guest. All other services you will be charged for. Check out the app we referenced in the video for options available at the spa.
We visited Secrets Akumal years ago when they first opened. This was before we had a vision to create All Inclusive Reviews. For context, we LOVED Akumal and would rate it similar to EPM. Akumal rooms are more updated than Excellence. Food is similar. Swimming with the turtles was so much fun. Service is similar. It's farther from the airport than EPM, so transfer times are longer. You will love AKUMAL. We would love to go back and do a full production of that resort sometime. Our next videos will be of Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres, Including a production on the beautiful golf course.
Can anyone help with the best currency to bring out to this specific resort? I'm going here for my honeymoon and need help with know what to take out there.
That's a great question and one we see come up almost daily on the various Facebook travel pages. We actually produced a video on tipping that answers the why, when and how much questions that are most commonly asked. As far as currency is concerned, we suggest USD. It's the most universal and with the exchange rate can actually be a benefit for the workers when the have it changed. Here's a link to our tipping video: ua-cam.com/video/IdtjpWwaOUE/v-deo.html
If you happen to stay 7 nights or more at Beloved, you do get to spend 1 night next door at Excellence for dinner & Nighty entertainment. Otherwise no, you can’t freely eat at the other properties.
That’s a great question. I checked in the Excellence Collection app to see if they had it listed under Spa, but they don’t. Maybe if you sweet talk Paola at the spa or Grecia the guest services manager they’ll allow you to go again. 😉
The room tour video will be live this afternoon, just waiting on UA-cam to finish processing the 4K video file before it's available. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Wf3QsnzYbCo/v-deo.html
Thanks for your awesome videos! I booked EPM & Beloved because of them, after deliberating for forever! I'm spending 2 days at EPM, 7 at Beloved. Anything you suggest is a must do & exclusive to EPM during our short time there?
That's awesome. So jealous! If you're Excellence Club definitely hit up Magna. The pottery painting cart at Excellence makes for angreat custom souvenir. If you're spending 7 nights at Beloved, you do get to head over to Excellence for a night, so maybe check out the entertainment schedule ahead of time and see what night you would want to head over. Just enjoy yourself and both resorts. You're going to love it!
My husband and I are huge fans of the Excellence Collection. We loved both the Beloved & Excellence El Carmen but we thought Excellence El Carmen held the #1 spot. We are waiting for a new Excellence resort to open. LETS GO EXCELLENCE COLLECTION !!
Thanks so much for this video - we are sold on Beloved! One question - is the beach area so small that you don't feel anonymous anymore or you feel like other people can overhear you all the time?
The beach is the perfect size & it never felt crowded. They keep the chairs spaced really well so it never feels congested! You’re going to love Beloved!
Oh boy, you are going to love Beloved. I haven't seen the Penthouse personally, but here it's fantastic! Regarding transport, It depends on how you booked your reservation. Some, but not all reservations booked directly through the resort included transportation through Seasons Transport. You'll have to double check your reservation and see if it mentions transportation included or not. If not, I suggest using Kalido, USA Transfer or Canada Transfer. Those are some of the most mentioned and trusted transport companies for private transportation.
Having no weddings at the resort is huge. We were just at Majestic Elegance and they had several weddings daily which included kicking people out of the upper pool for ceremonies. It was so irritating.
Oh boy are you right about that. It’s the only resort that I know of that does NOT allow weddings & groups. Beloved is such a special place. We’re heading to Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres in September. Keep an eye out for those videos!
Great video! We just got back from our third trip to Excellence Playa Mujeres. We stayed at Excellence El Carmen each of the three years before that. I love EPM but it was just getting a bit much with the larger parties and the whoop whoop at the main pool. Or maybe we are getting a little older. Either way, we were looking for something different. I couldn't pass up Black Friday deals so I booked Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence El Carmen and at the last minute Beloved. I was a little concerned about the smaller number of restaurants but your video makes me think that won't be a problem. Do you know if Claudia Trevino plays there also? She is our favorite entertainer at EPM.
She does play at Beloved. You can check the Excellence Collection app and look at the entertainment schedule to see what nights she plays. You are going to absolutely Beloved!
Wow, that's a tough one. LeBlanc has better food. Beloved has better service. LeBlanc is in the hotel zone so closer to other activities off property. I'm not a huge fan of the hi-rise type buildings found in the hotel zone and much prefer the low-rise more tropical feel and overall grinds of Beloved. Beloved beach feels more private. LeBlanc butlers are fantastic. Beloved is smaller and more intimate. 7 Nights at Beloved also gets you 1 night next door at Excellence to dine and check out the nightlife they offer. Thanks for a great question, you made me have to think on this one. I think overall I prefer what Beloved has to offer in Cancun better than LeBlanc. Now I hear LeBlanc in Los Cabos is fantastic and is someplace I'd love to visit sometime.
I’m with you on that. Unfortunately during our stay, the sports bar was not open do to Covid protocols. There were a lot of things that were missing due to that, buffet was another thing missing during our stay too!
We made it last night for a group of 30 for a 4th of July pool party & fireworks! It’s simple, marinate chicken thighs with skin in garlic infused oil, then grill with only salt & pepper for seasoning.
Hi there! My fiancé and I were planning on staying at Excellence PM for 8 nights for our honeymoon. After further research, we're thinking about doing 4 nights at Excellence PM and 4 nights at Beloved PM. It'd be a little more expensive and the Excellence Honeymoon Package would no longer be complimentary, but do you think it would be worth it? This place looks wonderful!
That sounds like an amazing plan & is exactly what we did. You can get your high energy party & entertainment on for 4 days & then relax in peaceful serenity to end your trip. You get the best of both worlds! It is absolutely worth it! Beloved will come get you in the golf cart to bring you over.
Yes. Marinate chicken in garlic infused oil, grill with salt & pepper. Super easy & so delicious. The key is to make sure the chicken has skin. We use thighs like at El Mar
This video was so helpful!!! My fiancé and I are interested in splitting time between the resorts for our honeymoon. Do you have any tips for that? Were you able to work with the company itself to avoid fees and whatnot? We love the idea of having a few days to party it up, and then spend the last couple unwinding and spending time relaxing together before getting back to the real world. Thank you in advance!!!
Thank you so much for your comments. So splitting between 2 resorts, especially Excellence & Beloved is super easy. Simply book separate stays at each & when you arrive at Excellence just let them know that you’ll be moving over to Beloved at the end of your stay. They’ll make all arrangements to get the Beloved golf cart to come over & pick up you & your bags. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
If you spend 7 nights at Beloved, you get to have dinner and spend the evening at EPM. Make arrangements when checking in at Beloved, they only have certain availability.
My birthday is in November and when I went to book EPM I was so disappointed that it’s booked for the days I wanted. Looking at this review I’m almost sold on booking this resort for my husband (who is also a meat and potatoes guy) and myself. Can you recommend other resorts with excellent food and a great beach? Thank you for this wonderful review!
We loved Beloved so much. Don’t be swayed by my dining experience with steaks, there are so many other options on the menus. We can’t wait to return to Beloved!
Just spent 5 days here. Service was amazing and amenities were top notch. The food was not good though. I had better food at the airport on my way back than I did there. I tried the sushi, steaks, pizza, nachos, ceviche, and alot more. Food was very disappointing.
Looks so beautiful, a good fit for my husband and I. Thank you for your detailed review😊
Kelly, thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you guys at Unico. We fell in love with Unico and it now ranks as our #2 favorite behind Beloved. There's something special about the quiet vibe at Beloved and the service is exceptional. Doug has my business card with contact information if you guys have any other questions. I truly hope you guys get a chance to visit Beloved and love it as much as we do!
We love your honest review. We stayed at The Beloved for the second time in October. This is hands down my wife's and my favorite all-inclusive. One item I would add is take you own Yeti tumbler and a steel or silicone straw. The hotel has gone away from straws. Plus, the employees appreciate not having to waste cups. Also, the taco truck and the beach grill offer incredible quick bites.
Thank you for your comment. Beloved is also our favorite. We played a game with friends the other night and one question was "if you could be anywhere else right now where would it be"...My answer....Beloved! Yes, the Yeti is a great suggestion as well as straws!
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Thank you so much for this review. I was worried that I would be bored watching it because it’s so long, but I found your review thorough and your voice pleasant…well off to watch another one of your videos.
Thank you for your comment. Beloved was such a special place and there were so many things we wanted to make sure to cover. We tried to keep things moving along so the video didn't feel as long.
This was a wonderful review. I totally enjoyed watching. You just got a new sub. Thank you!
Thank you so much. We’re wrapping production on Xcaret Arte now & will be heading to The Grand at Moon Palace at the end of September to film
We booked here thanks to the detail and quality in this video! Thank you!
Thanks for your message. We can't wait to hear about your trip when you return!
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Hello! A fellow Nebraskan here. 😊
We booked our upcoming vacation at Beloved and I found your video to be very helpful and reassuring that we made the right choice for us. Thank you! GBR!
GBR! So happy to hear you found our video. You're going to LOVE Beloved! It's a very special place.
My husband and I are heading to Beloved next month and your video has me so excited. We’ll be celebrating our 20th anniversary and this place seems perfect for us! Thank you for a great video.
Oh boy, how exciting. I sure hope you have a fantastic trip & enjoy the little slice of heaven we call Beloved!
Excellent review and video! 10/10. Your voice over was pleasant to listen to, provided helpful details and insight, and the visuals were top notch. My wife and I are going to Beloved for the first time at the end of September 2022 for our 30th wedding anniversary. I have not read anything negative about the resort and get more excited to go with every video I watch. This was the best video by far and I subscribed to your channel because of it. Thank you for the detailed, well made review!
Thank you for those kind words. You are going to absolutely love Beloved. We’re taking all our kids just down the road to Dreams Playa Mujeres at the end of September. We’ll be shooting footage at both the Dreams & Secrets resorts. Wish I could extend our trip & spend a few days relaxing at Beloved afterwards!
@@AllInclusiveReviews we look forward to those reviews as we are looking for a great all inclusive to take our kids to in the future!
@@GLNEO-yx1ez We will be there in September with our 5 kiddos. It's a great resort for those of us with larger families because they actually have room categories to fit more than 4 (Family Suite or the 2 Bedroom Villa)!
Hey, I just wanted to say your video was incredibly well done! The information was exquisite. I've been searching for the perfect resort for a trip with my wife, and it looks like my search ends here. You really hit the nail on the head, as they say in the UK. I'm definitely booking this for my wife and myself. Thank you so much!
I can’t thank you enough for your comment. You have no idea how validating it is to hear people making travel decisions based on our production.
My fiancé and I were looking for all-inclusive resorts to spend our honeymoon this April. It was a little overwhelming, especially since we are going during "spring break season". This video was incredibly helpful in outlining exactly what to expect from Beloved Playa Mujeres. It's right up our alley as far as crowd and ambiance. I am really excited for our trip! Thank you for the video!
Thank you for your comment. Finding a place to vacation can definitely be overwhelming and we sure know the feeling. That's why we set out to create All Inclusive Reviews and our motto is "We take the guesswork out of deciding on your next getaway?" We try to be as honest as possible about our experience and leveraging my 25+ years of production experience to create a video that is educational, informational, entertaining and visually stunning. We hope you have an amazing wedding and your Honeymoon at Beloved is going to be beyond special.
Wow such a fantastic review. So professional and helpful!
Thank you for you kind comments. I hope you get an opportunity to visit Beloved, you will absolutely love it!
Great video, I love how Alberto was the star of the show. He absolutely makes the vibe at Lupita. Thank you for emphasizing that this is a quite couples only resort and to go party else where. We have switched from EPM and ERC for just this reason. This video makes me excited for our next visit to Beloved. I can totally recommend a swim up there.
Thank you so much. Alberto was great, he truly is a gem for Beloved & brings a great energy at Lupita in the evenings. It’s important to recognize who Beloved is & isn’t for. Like we said, if you want to get hammered at the swim up bar & make lots of noise, stay next door at Excellence instead.
This is our home away from home. We go once per year and I truly appreciate your video because it's allowing me to visit our Beloved family in between our visits. We can't wait to be back there in just 78 days!
So jealous, wish we were going back soon. Our daughter is getting married in 2023 so our vacation funds have now become wedding funds!
I don't see the room tour video on your page? Great video! We are excited to go in October for our Honeymoon!
The room tour video will be live this afternoon, just giving UA-cam time to process the 4K video before it's available. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Wf3QsnzYbCo/v-deo.html
This was a great video.Very detailed and not a lot of fluff. Thank you!
Thank you for your comments & we appreciate the support! We’re currently working on productions for the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Secrets & Dreams Playa Mujeres as well. Lots of exciting stuff coming soon!
Thank you so much for this incredible video. It is thorough, honest and the production is 100% professional ! We are less than 30 days away from our Vacay at Beloved, so this is a perfect guide and something to set our expectations! My air score for your video is 11/10!
That’s awesome! You’re going to love Beloved!
Thank you so much for your videos! We loved watching them. We have decided to do a split stay ending at Beloved for our 25th anniversary! My daughter said I must call her when I'm eating the chicken and say Oh My Word! I'm so excited 🎉
This is amazing…thank you. Don’t forget the boneless beef rib. You will love ending your vacation at Beloved, it’s the perfect place to unwind!
So thank you for a very honest and accurate review. My husband and I along with 2 other couples visited about 2 years ago and are now going back in October with 10 more people. Love this property.
It's our absolute favorite. There's a new Secrets Impression resort on Isla Mujeres that we would love to visit as it's supposed to be a small boutique resort like Beloved.
Thank you so much for this video! After a fantastic action packed European summer vacay(Morroco too) with 11 family and friends, husband & I are in need of a reset vacation.
I have both EPM and Beloved booked and working hard to choose the one for us. YOUR VIDEO SEALED THE DEAL!!!!🎉
BELOVED IT IS!
This was incredibly informative. Thanks a million
Oh wow, that is fantastic! Thank you so much for your comment, you have no idea how much we appreciate the validation from comments like this. You are going to LOVE Beloved. Make sure to join the Facebook groups if you haven’t already & we can’t wait to hear back from you after your trip. Please come back here & leave another comment when you return!
@AllInclusiveReviews Absolutely! We go in November so I'll definitely circle back. I'm in both EPM and Beloved FB groups. Lol
Gathering all of the need to know information 🙂
@yolandawilkerson5218 We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F, ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, and how well does the wifi work? Are the pools heated? Is the resort loud? Also, did you do the resort airport transfer if, so is it a direct drive, or do they stop at other resorts and take longer? We actually have a swim out suite reserved for November. 😊 Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.
We actually changed at the last minute and ended up going to Atelier Playa Mujeres. We do plan on trying Beloved some time next year. We ended joining a few other friends and they were going to Atelier so we joined them.@@shanew7361
Congratulations, not so many guests give the credit to the personnel of the hotel for their service, this was a really informative/fun video to watch
My next stay at Cancún definitely Will be at this resort
Thank you. I truly value your comment. It’s important to recognize the staff when they work so hard to make sure that your vacation is the best it can possibly be!
I had booked another hotel for 2 weeks in November but after seeing your in-depth video we have cancelled and booked this one 🎉we can’t wait to arrive🏖🛫 thank you again
Wow, that's awesome! You are going to absolutely love Beloved. I can't wait to go back. Please remember to leave a comment after your trip about your stay!
We went in 2016 and have been longing to go back ever since. It was magical!
“Magical” is absolutely the correct word to describe Beloved. We fell in love with Beloved the moment the golf cart picked us up at Excellence!
Thank you for the detailed, very informative video review - so nicely done! We’re going Nov 2024 for the first time to Beloved and will watch your video again before we go to remind us of all the amenities - question , which video editing software would you recommend for a beginner to youtube? Thanks again 😊
You can use any software you’re most comfortable with. I’ve used everything from Avid, Resolve, Final Cut Pro & Premiere in my 25+ years of professional production work. Ultimately it’s just a tool & any of them can deliver great results. Use whatever feels the most intuitive for you. I prefer Final Cut Pro as my daily editor because it’s super fast & stable to cut video in.
We are debating going in November. Is the water and beach here dirty or full of seaweed? Did you have any difficulty making reservations on property or get bored of the food or get the stomach flu from eating, or drinking on property? How long of a walk is it to your room? How well did the AC work? I like a cold room to sleep in, 67F ideally. Is the water pressure low, any limited hot water issues, how well does the wifi work?
Lots of questions…let’s start at the top. The beach is beautiful, seaweed is hit & miss (much better in this area because it’s protected by Isla Mujeres). No dining reservations needed. There’s enough variety that we were never bored & never got sick. They have plenty of bottled water & ice has been filtered so it’s fine. The property is compact, literally a few minutes from beach to the farthest end. We like cold rooms too, notify maintenance & they’ll program it lower. Also bring some damp-rid to cut down the humidity. WiFi is strong everywhere
@AllInclusiveReviews Excellent, thank you. I'm concerned their lowest room category is only available, and I'm not sure this will suffice for our first trip to Mexico. We are older and accustomed to luxury.
As we mentioned in our Beloved room tour video, the rooms are showing a little bit of wear & could definitely use an upgrade. Having said that, we thought the room was comfortable & fine considering how little time we spent in the room. If you’re looking for a smaller more boutique type resort just like Beloved, but newer…you may want to check out the new Impression Isla Mujeres. It’s really compact like Beloved & the service is supposed to be fantastic. It’s still brand new as it just opened in 2023. We’re still huge fans of Beloved & this is where my wife & I will go when we just want some quiet relaxation
Great work on the video. Very well done.
Thank you so much. We truly appreciate the comment & support!
Great channel! Very helpful. Is there much difference between excellence and beloved?
Huge difference between the 2! Both fantastic resorts, but catering to different crowds. Check out our Excellence video to compare
Thank you for this detailed review!!! My husband and I are taking a belated honeymoon on our anniversary in April 2023 and this is perfect for us Kansas folks to know from neighbors a state north. 😊
Thanks for the comment. You will absolutely love it & April is a great month to travel too!
We are so excited to go to Beloved, we are booked in a Penthouse suite. My husband loves a good breakfast and lunch buffet at all inclusives. Does Beloved have buffets? I didn't see that option on the Excellence app. Thanks for this amazing video! It helped make our decision to book a Excellence/Beloved split stay.
Absolutely, I’m with your husband on my love for a good buffet. They have a buffet option for breakfast, lunch & dinner will all be a la carte dining
Thank you! ❤
I have that exact WRSHP hat!!! I actually had to cancel a trip for this year and move it to 2026. Amazing price for 7 days!!! I would like to move it closer to our anniversary in November, but the booking window only goes through October 2026. I hope I can change the dates at the beginning of 2025 but keep the same price. Also folks, keep your eyes out for promo codes!! You can get even better deals on a vacation!!!! Excellent video!!!!
Our son is a worship intern at our church & training up to become a worship pastor. We’ve purchased a lot of the various apparel items from Art of Homage. Love their stuff!
Stayed here for my honeymoon. We’re going back in April this place is my favorite place on earth
I'll second what you said about this being your favorite place on earth. I totally agree and can't wait to return. With a daughter getting married this year, I'm afraid my travel funds will be tied up in wedding costs!
Very much enjoyed this video and found it helpful.
Thank you so much. We appreciate the comments. We're heading to Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres in 2 weeks to film production for both resorts and the Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Stay Tuned for those video!
Thanks for the wonderful video
Thank you for tuning in & especially for leaving a comment. We truly appreciate the support!
My flight to beloved is tomorrow. Going on our honeymoon for a week. Thank you for the details
So jealous right now. Congratulations & hope your honeymoon is amazing!
@@AllInclusiveReviews Just an update from this reply! We stayed at the 2 story Bella Casita suite with plunge pool. We had a blast! Your reviews and scores are pretty spot on. We are going back again in December 2024!
Great Video! We are going for the 3rd time next April
Thank you. We cannot wait to go back. We’re taking all our kiddos to Dreams Playa Mujeres in September & would love to stop by Beloved to say hi to everyone! We fell in love with that place!
This is wonderful- thank you. What kind of room toiletries did they provide? Hoping to travel with a carryon only and avoid packing certain items if the hotel provides them. TIA!
At Beloved they provide all the basic toiletries you need from Bulgari. You may want to bring your own shampoo & conditioner. There’s also a small convenience store just steps from the from the front door to grab other necessities like sunscreen, etc. The prices at the convenience store are MUCH cheaper than the gift shop.
Thank you for this great video. Interesting to hear that you found the restaurants amazing, unlike your experience at EPM.
Yeah. I think honestly the build up from reading so many Excellence reviews created an unattainable expectation that the food was going to be amazing. It wasn’t bad by any means, it just wasn’t outstanding like we were thinking it would be. I think when you factor in the above & beyond level of service and intimacy of Beloved, it just made the dining experience all around better!
Going in November and welcome any recommendations on experiences, cenotes, scuba, etc. Restaurants, zip line, Mayan ruins, all of it.
One thing I would highly suggest is a trip over to Isla Mujeres! Beautiful water for snorkeling & great culture!
We want to book for our Anniversary next year based in your video. Having trouble deciding on a room. We like the idea of a swim out, but the Casita with private pool looks nice too. I'm not a fan of cooler water though, so I'm not sure the private pool would be warm enough in october. Do you have a preference? Open to any room swim out and up.
Pool temps in October will still be warm. End of November to mid March have cooler temperatures
We were at Beloved in January 2022 and had the exact same experience- incredible staff, impeccable service. The spa and beach service were the highlights. and yes- you really missed out not getting the tacos from the taco truck because they were phenomenal. As was the brick oven pizza & calamari at La Isla Trattoria- delicious. Our trip to Beloved was the most relaxed I’ve ever been in my life! 10 out of 10.
I completely agree on all fronts. It was the most relaxing trip I've ever had. We're taking the kids to Dreams Playa Mujeres in September, wish I could sneak down the beach to Beloved!
What can you do outside of the resort?
Within the gated community of Playa Mujeres is the Playa Mujeres Golf Club. Otherwise on the beach you have an opportunity for various activities like kite surfing, jet ski, parasailing, hobby cat, etc. Those are through an outside vendor & are NOT free. You can also catch a cab and go shopping downtown, head to the hotel zone, catch a boat to Isla Mujeres or even book an excursion off the resort through Seasons which has a desk in the lobby (you can also book other excursions on-line if you want)
Nice video! Just wondering do you need to pay extra for the spa?
1 hydrotherapy session is included for all guest. All other services you will be charged for. Check out the app we referenced in the video for options available at the spa.
Hi, you mention Secrets Akumal - have you got a video review of that? We've always stayed at Excellence and have our first stay at Secrets in Jan.
We visited Secrets Akumal years ago when they first opened. This was before we had a vision to create All Inclusive Reviews. For context, we LOVED Akumal and would rate it similar to EPM. Akumal rooms are more updated than Excellence. Food is similar. Swimming with the turtles was so much fun. Service is similar. It's farther from the airport than EPM, so transfer times are longer. You will love AKUMAL. We would love to go back and do a full production of that resort sometime. Our next videos will be of Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres, Including a production on the beautiful golf course.
Can anyone help with the best currency to bring out to this specific resort? I'm going here for my honeymoon and need help with know what to take out there.
That's a great question and one we see come up almost daily on the various Facebook travel pages. We actually produced a video on tipping that answers the why, when and how much questions that are most commonly asked. As far as currency is concerned, we suggest USD. It's the most universal and with the exchange rate can actually be a benefit for the workers when the have it changed. Here's a link to our tipping video: ua-cam.com/video/IdtjpWwaOUE/v-deo.html
Does the all inclusive cover eating at the other properties or just at beloved only? Great video.. Trying to find a place for my 20th anniversary
If you happen to stay 7 nights or more at Beloved, you do get to spend 1 night next door at Excellence for dinner & Nighty entertainment. Otherwise no, you can’t freely eat at the other properties.
What about finest costa mujeres??
Do you know if you can pay for daily access for the hydrotherapy circuit? And if so what is the daily rate?
That’s a great question. I checked in the Excellence Collection app to see if they had it listed under Spa, but they don’t. Maybe if you sweet talk Paola at the spa or Grecia the guest services manager they’ll allow you to go again. 😉
How is the house wine? Anyone know the brands?
Awesome video! Can you link the casita room review video? I can’t find it! I just booked it for my honeymoon and would love to see what it looks like!
The room tour video will be live this afternoon, just waiting on UA-cam to finish processing the 4K video file before it's available. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/Wf3QsnzYbCo/v-deo.html
Thank you for your review! My husband and I are excited for our travels in August!!! Do you recommend cash tipping?
Yes. It appears you watched our Tipping At All Inclusive Resorts video before I could comment. You are going to absolutely love Beloved!
@@AllInclusiveReviews Y'es I did....LOL. Thanks for a wonderful video!
Thanks for your awesome videos! I booked EPM & Beloved because of them, after deliberating for forever!
I'm spending 2 days at EPM, 7 at Beloved. Anything you suggest is a must do & exclusive to EPM during our short time there?
That's awesome. So jealous! If you're Excellence Club definitely hit up Magna. The pottery painting cart at Excellence makes for angreat custom souvenir. If you're spending 7 nights at Beloved, you do get to head over to Excellence for a night, so maybe check out the entertainment schedule ahead of time and see what night you would want to head over. Just enjoy yourself and both resorts. You're going to love it!
My husband and I are huge fans of the Excellence Collection. We loved both the Beloved & Excellence El Carmen but we thought Excellence El Carmen held the #1 spot.
We are waiting for a new Excellence resort to open. LETS GO EXCELLENCE COLLECTION !!
Thank you so much for sharing. We too are HUGE Excellence Collection fans. Beloved is our personal favorite.
Thanks so much for this video - we are sold on Beloved! One question - is the beach area so small that you don't feel anonymous anymore or you feel like other people can overhear you all the time?
The beach is the perfect size & it never felt crowded. They keep the chairs spaced really well so it never feels congested! You’re going to love Beloved!
Hello we are going March 2024, and staying in the Penthouse, do they provide transportation to and from the airport
Oh boy, you are going to love Beloved. I haven't seen the Penthouse personally, but here it's fantastic! Regarding transport, It depends on how you booked your reservation. Some, but not all reservations booked directly through the resort included transportation through Seasons Transport. You'll have to double check your reservation and see if it mentions transportation included or not. If not, I suggest using Kalido, USA Transfer or Canada Transfer. Those are some of the most mentioned and trusted transport companies for private transportation.
Having no weddings at the resort is huge. We were just at Majestic Elegance and they had several weddings daily which included kicking people out of the upper pool for ceremonies. It was so irritating.
Oh boy are you right about that. It’s the only resort that I know of that does NOT allow weddings & groups. Beloved is such a special place. We’re heading to Dreams & Secrets Playa Mujeres in September. Keep an eye out for those videos!
How much do they charge for daily beach cabanas?
Unless it has changed recently, it was $60 usd
Great video! We just got back from our third trip to Excellence Playa Mujeres. We stayed at Excellence El Carmen each of the three years before that. I love EPM but it was just getting a bit much with the larger parties and the whoop whoop at the main pool. Or maybe we are getting a little older. Either way, we were looking for something different. I couldn't pass up Black Friday deals so I booked Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence El Carmen and at the last minute Beloved. I was a little concerned about the smaller number of restaurants but your video makes me think that won't be a problem. Do you know if Claudia Trevino plays there also? She is our favorite entertainer at EPM.
She does play at Beloved. You can check the Excellence Collection app and look at the entertainment schedule to see what nights she plays. You are going to absolutely Beloved!
@@AllInclusiveReviews - I forget to check the app for the entertainment, I only ever use it for the menus! Thanks for the reminder!
Thoughts on beloved Vs Le blanc?
Wow, that's a tough one. LeBlanc has better food. Beloved has better service. LeBlanc is in the hotel zone so closer to other activities off property. I'm not a huge fan of the hi-rise type buildings found in the hotel zone and much prefer the low-rise more tropical feel and overall grinds of Beloved. Beloved beach feels more private. LeBlanc butlers are fantastic. Beloved is smaller and more intimate. 7 Nights at Beloved also gets you 1 night next door at Excellence to dine and check out the nightlife they offer. Thanks for a great question, you made me have to think on this one. I think overall I prefer what Beloved has to offer in Cancun better than LeBlanc. Now I hear LeBlanc in Los Cabos is fantastic and is someplace I'd love to visit sometime.
For those of us who don't want to go to bed at 10pm; I wish you would have covered the sports bar.
I’m with you on that. Unfortunately during our stay, the sports bar was not open do to Covid protocols. There were a lot of things that were missing due to that, buffet was another thing missing during our stay too!
We were there in April and would love to get Mipsy chicken recipe.
We made it last night for a group of 30 for a 4th of July pool party & fireworks! It’s simple, marinate chicken thighs with skin in garlic infused oil, then grill with only salt & pepper for seasoning.
@@AllInclusiveReviews I'd love a video of you making Mipsy Chicken
Hi there! My fiancé and I were planning on staying at Excellence PM for 8 nights for our honeymoon. After further research, we're thinking about doing 4 nights at Excellence PM and 4 nights at Beloved PM. It'd be a little more expensive and the Excellence Honeymoon Package would no longer be complimentary, but do you think it would be worth it? This place looks wonderful!
That sounds like an amazing plan & is exactly what we did. You can get your high energy party & entertainment on for 4 days & then relax in peaceful serenity to end your trip. You get the best of both worlds! It is absolutely worth it! Beloved will come get you in the golf cart to bring you over.
@@AllInclusiveReviews Wow thanks so much for the quick reply! I think that's what we'll end up doing!
Is it possible to have the chicken recipe? It looks so delicious 😋
Yes. Marinate chicken in garlic infused oil, grill with salt & pepper. Super easy & so delicious. The key is to make sure the chicken has skin. We use thighs like at El Mar
This video was so helpful!!! My fiancé and I are interested in splitting time between the resorts for our honeymoon. Do you have any tips for that? Were you able to work with the company itself to avoid fees and whatnot? We love the idea of having a few days to party it up, and then spend the last couple unwinding and spending time relaxing together before getting back to the real world. Thank you in advance!!!
Thank you so much for your comments. So splitting between 2 resorts, especially Excellence & Beloved is super easy. Simply book separate stays at each & when you arrive at Excellence just let them know that you’ll be moving over to Beloved at the end of your stay. They’ll make all arrangements to get the Beloved golf cart to come over & pick up you & your bags. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
If you book at BELOVED are you able to visit EPM?
If you spend 7 nights at Beloved, you get to have dinner and spend the evening at EPM. Make arrangements when checking in at Beloved, they only have certain availability.
My birthday is in November and when I went to book EPM I was so disappointed that it’s booked for the days I wanted. Looking at this review I’m almost sold on booking this resort for my husband (who is also a meat and potatoes guy) and myself.
Can you recommend other resorts with excellent food and a great beach? Thank you for this wonderful review!
We loved Beloved so much. Don’t be swayed by my dining experience with steaks, there are so many other options on the menus. We can’t wait to return to Beloved!
Just spent 5 days here. Service was amazing and amenities were top notch. The food was not good though. I had better food at the airport on my way back than I did there. I tried the sushi, steaks, pizza, nachos, ceviche, and alot more. Food was very disappointing.
Damn, we booked 4 nights here in November. The food doesn't look that bad in the video. lol Is the resort loud or difficult to sleep at nignt?
Yes please Tip everyone and when I say everyone you need to tip the front desk staff too
Have been 6 times and can't wit to return.
That was our first time at Beloved. We’ve been to several Secrets & Dreams over the years. Beloved is without a doubt the best
In the comments, looking for the chicken recipe. 👀
Marinate the chicken in garlic infused olive or avocado oil & then lightly salt before grilling
too low key resort and boring resort, excellence looks better
We specifically referenced who this resort is for & who it’s NOT for. If you want a quiet and chill vibe…Beloved! More energy & activities…Excellence