Club Med Cancún

Club Med Review: What's It's Really Like to Stay at the Resort?

"A beachfront, all-inclusive resort that has moved away from the brand's racy reputation in favor of energetic, social programming and modernized dining. Most basics are covered (except top‑shelf liquors, high‑end wines, and off‑resort excursions), and the property offers two à la carte restaurants serving everything from fresh ceviche to seared steaks flown in from California; chef Orlando Olguin and his team focus on fewer, well-executed dishes such as raspberry salad with grilled lobster, al pastor–style tacos, and tender chicken mole. Staff—known as GOs (gracious organizers)—actively engage guests by mixing drinks, dining tableside, teaching dance classes, leading beach parties, and coordinating pool‑side crêpe and sushi stations, which fosters quick bonds among strangers (a trapeze lesson, for example, became a memorable team-building moment for a group of eight). Days are packed with activities like paddleboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, aqua‑gym classes, scuba demos, archery and pool parties, while nightly shows feature GOs and participants performing breakdancing, aerial silks, ladder balancing and multi‑hoop hula work. The overall vibe is lively, communal and designed to push guests out of their comfort zones—entertaining, sometimes overwhelming, and highly social." - Jillian Kramer