We had an amazing week staying at the Grand Luxxe Residences with two other families. There was plenty of space in the condo for the six adults and five teenage boys in our group, although we spent most of the time when we were in the condo in the spacious outdoor living room, which is much more than a patio (the views!). The boys and adults alike had plenty to do given the numerous pools, the beach, and resort amenities. For the adults, the rooftop pool was a favorite, with a smaller crowd, great service, and good food. The workout facilities are excellent and we got a ton of exercise walking to and from the beach, something we appreciated. For those who aren't so thrilled with all of the walking, there are what seems like hundreds of shuttles to drive you wherever you want to go.
We took one big shopping trip to the nearby Walmart for food and snacks, which the resort staff made very easy for us in terms of figuring out transportation and then carrying our purchases to the residence. We supplemented that trip with food from the grocery store at the resort and had a number of delicious meals at the resort restaurants (Quinto was our favorite).
I know that another reviewer was uncomfortable with the elevators opening onto the unit, but this was complete non-issue for us. At no point did it ever feel unsafe or like someone could wander into our unit uninvited. In fact, the resort and the building itself felt very safe and secure.
If you choose to attend the timeshare breakfast, prepare to be courted in a one-on-one setting rather than a large group. We were given a 10% discount on all of our resort purchases for going, but we ended up spending at least three hours (not 60 minutes, as promised) saying were weren't prepared to make an on the spot decision to no fewer than six salespeople. Not only that, we still aren't entirely sure what we would be getting for our investment. We now have a new definition for what high-pressure sales looks like! Not sure it was worth the discount.
Bev made the coordination a breeze, too. She helped arrange transportation from the airport, tee times, and shared info about dinner and spa reservations. I highly recommend working with her.
While this was definitely not a uniquely Mexican vacation, it was easily one of the best beach vacations we have had. If you are looking for a cultural exchange, this may not be for you. But if you want sunshine, beach, and luxurious accommodations, this is the place!