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Not Your Standard Cancun All Inclusive
06/05/2008When we were planning a trip, we wanted our hotel to be a quiet getaway. after looking at several tropical destinations, we picked cancun very hesitantly. we were worried that ...
When we were planning a trip, we wanted our hotel to be a quiet getaway. After looking at several tropical destinations, we picked Cancun very hesitantly. We were worried that public beaches and a constant party atmosphere would make it hard to relax, but we were tempted by the low flight prices. Now, we couldn't be happier with our decision. Admittedly, Elan is on the lagoon and not the ocean, but the views are equally beautiful and for those who like finding sand in strange places, it's an easy walk across the street to the public beach. Because Elan is on the lagoon, the beach there is private---no vendors waking you up with offers for cheap silver. Also, because Elan is adults only, there are no screaming kids to kick sand in your face as they run by. Unlike many of the large all inclusives that look no different than a standard American resort, Elan is a collection of smaller, villa style buildings surrounded by lush and colorful landscaping that gives the feel of a small village. The staff were very friendly with great attention to detail, and they really went to the extra mile to satisfy us. What we enjoyed most about the resort was the food. Every meal was perfect. While it was the off season and only a few of the restaurants were open, the menus changed every day, and every bite, from the main course to the sides, was heavenly. The pool bar was also very convenient, serving, for example, Absolute instead of the lower quality vodka served by other all inclusives. We did find a few mosquitos when we stayed out late, but they weren't limited to the lagoon side or to Elan. Overall, it was an amazing trip and we can't wait to return.
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Great Time
05/10/2008The staff was outstanding, food was fabulous and it was a quiet out of the way location with easy access to the bus system. we would stay there again!
The staff was outstanding, food was fabulous and it was a quiet out of the way location with easy access to the bus system. We would stay there again!
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Repeat customer
02/12/2008Okay i know alot of people do not write 2 reviews on the same resort but i can not help it. we went back to elan after our first visit ...
Okay I know alot of people do not write 2 reviews on the same resort but I can not help it. We went back to Elan after our first visit in January. We wanted to know if it would be just as nice. And to no surprise it was even better the 2nd time. We just can not say enough about this resort. The staff is so nice and they truly care about you and your stay. The food is simply beautiful to look at and muy deliciaso. This time I had some spa treatments and they were amazing I do not ever remember a massage that was so incredible. I also took some yoga classes and the instructor was incredible. This resort is absolutly " top of the line" and should not be missed. We are brushing up on our spanish because we plan on coming back to Elan several times a year. When you find a place like this it is hard to go home.
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What a Place !
01/15/2008We just came back from the most relaxing vacation ever. elan resort was amazing, when you get there they bring a drink whisk you to your beautiful room and the ...
We just came back from the most relaxing vacation ever. Elan Resort was amazing, when you get there they bring a drink whisk you to your beautiful room and the rest is up to you. We mainly stayed poolside with the best bartender in the world M, believe me if you go ask for him. The food was great, we have never been to an all inclusive but after this experience Elan Resort has our vote. We will be back. If your looking for non stop action this is not the place for you. If you enjoy peace and serenity and being treated very well check this place out. You will have no regrets.
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Romantic and very quiet!
11/24/2007This is a beautiful resort and very close to the airport. they just opened up after a major renovation and what a place. it is very dfferent than all the ...
This is a beautiful resort and very close to the airport. They just opened up after a major renovation and what a place. It is very dfferent than all the other hotels because it?s built like a Mexican Village. The grounds are magnificent with floral, shrubs and trees, and each room is unique. The first thing I should tell you there are over 250 rooms and only two were occupied. There was a full staff and did they cater to us. My wife and I were the only ones there after two days but did we enjoy it. Anything we wanted or needed, the staff was there for us. In a few months when everyone finds out about Elan, we can say we were there when we had the place to ourselves. The spa is wonderful and check out the full menu on line to see the different treatments they offer. It is a ten mnute drive to La Isla, the largest mall in Mexico. We went and swam with the dolphins right at La Isla, which was the biggest thrill in the world. We reccomend to do the trainer for a day because you spend all day there and get to feed the sharks as well as teach, swim and play with the dolphins. It was well worth the $240.00 per person compared to over $100.00 for just one hour. The bus takes you anywhere on hotel row but we rented a driver for the time we were there. When we come back to Cancun, we can?t wait to stay at Elan Resort!
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