We appreciate your review of the Melia…and find that your disappointments were our pleasures. Old Mexico culture and very little American influence. The quiet peacefulness and sweetness of the employees make for a wonderful and relaxing environment.
Hi James Thank you for your time and expertise in making great videos. I loved the bad weather in the outdoor restaurant. Reminded me of when I lived in Barbados for a couple of months. 🤣😎👍
James you are a man who operates like I do. You just keep on keeping on no matter how bad it gets. That's how it's done. I've had some bad experiences in my AI travels. You just gotta' take it all in stride and pivot to the best possible direction. Looking forward to the next video as always.
Howdy Sir James ! Flimsy pillows …slow service …bad buffet …coffee shop with bankers hours …hmmmm definitely not feeling this resort . I shan’t be adding this place to my list . Lighting candles 🕯️ 🕯️🕯️ your next resort is way better 😎😎😎
What up Anthonyyyyy. Bankers hours coffee shop - exactly! Talk about cost-cutting by only catering to the afternoon coffee crowd. I have a good feeling about the next property 😎
We really enjoyed your review and honesty James! We only go to Cozumel on a cruise ship stop and that's about all I can see it good for, just a day stop/trip. Well done sir!
I respect your perspective, but I must disagree. Comparing a cruise experience to merely seeing one port of call is akin to judging an entire city by visiting only one neighborhood. It's like watching the opening scenes of a movie and then concluding you know how it ends.
Love you vlogs. I stayed there in the late 90's. One night it rained so hard water was flowing out of the bathroom light fixture. Didn't look exactly safe. Never went back.
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience at Melia Cozumel. It's always disappointing when a resort doesn't live up to expectations. Hopefully, they can address the issues you mentioned and improve their service for future guests. Thanks for sharing your honest feedback James
Was waiting for the music intro to The Twilight Zone to kick in. I hear it in my head if I don’t get coffee before 11am. James keep that sense of humor while you’re taking one for the team.🙏
Oh man... wish i have seen this sooner... just booked 5 nights trip here. At least now i know what to expect. You can't get disappointed when you don't even expect anything from it in the first place
Can agree on the Aaron Rodgers comment. Packers fan for life and he couldn’t pull it off for us. But I have faith in Jordan Love! Thanks for another great video James🙌🏻
I've stayed at a couple Melia properties(Melia Beach Punta Cana and Paradisius Princessa Del Mar Varadero) and they were both very good and IMO good value for money and I would return to either in a heartbeat. I have never been to Cozumel because I've always thought the hotels looked a bit sketchy there, even the highest rated ones. Prices on Cozumel are a bit less than say Mayan Riviera, Cancun, Punta Cana but looks like you get what you pay for (as is usually the case) Your review confirms what I have always thought (thanks for taking one for the team!! lol) I'm really looking forward to your review of Secrets Aura to see if there is any reason to go to Cozumel. Thanks as always for your insight James!!
Just returned from the Riu Yucatán (across the straight Cozumel in playacar) -To each their own, but I wouldn’t have switched hotels with this place for anything! Granted some of food looked really good -but atmosphere/property wise -you would be crazy to spend double the cost!
Next time in Cozumel go to Occidental at The Royal Level Área (free room service)or go to Presidente Intercontinental Hotel, because almost all other hotels have a los of rocks when you get into the sea. Never ever to Secrets, Sunscape or Dreams, the beach área is terrible and getting into the Water is very complicated
1. The “levels” of the world don’t have the same set of rules, so they can establish their set of standards. Which are low in this part of the world.. 2. HORRIBLE BED. #done 3. The weather is definitely your prerequisite for. Planning . Get with it! 😊 luv u ! 4. Food. Yuck for the most part, but got better at the end. 😊5. Cirque-esk HELL ya! 6. Definitely stick to the ‘rules of thumb.” 7. Is the Fish House related to the Fish house in Hawaii?
Hi james ! I really like the quality of your video ,your one of my reference when i book a trip 🌴✈️, did you ever think doing a video of jamaica ? Thanks a lot looking for your next video
Please if you have a chance do a review of the Barcelo Maya located in the Riviera Maya . They have 6 resorts in 1 . Stay at the Adults only, play at 6 resorts or stay at the Palace play at 5 .......
I'm just here waiting for the first snarky comment that James puts the smack down on. And as a Bears fan, I'm fully embracing the Aaron Rodgers lack of rings shit talking. Just when I thought I couldn't love you any more...
You ever checked or will Riu Tequila in playa del carmen? Interested to see what you would have to say about it since IM planning a trip there this summer
I stayed an across day Riu palace because tequila as fully booked. because Rio tequila is where the Riu parties are held there as well as the other marquee events I spent a lot of time over there and look forward to a legitimate stay there at some point.
A Coffee ☕ Shop that opens at 11🤯🤯🤯!! I've NEVER heard of that before🥴🥴 A bad 🛌🏿 makes a bad sleeping experience 😒.... The scenery is very beautiful, though! I could sit on that balcony with a glass of wine 🍷 and playing Jazz🎺 I hope that your next adventure will be 🔥🔥 and not so windy🌬❤ Great video as ALWAYS ❤❤
In my opinion, Playa Del Carmen is a much, much better part of Mexico than Cozumel. The places that I've stayed at in Cozumel are average at best. I only went there for the diving.
I don't know how you stayed there... I woulda left. Riu Republica in Punta Cana is vastly better than this place and is probably a quarter of the price
What percentage full was the resort while you were there? It didn’t seem that it was close to the max capacity. That might explain why the Buffet didn’t have too many options on it while you were there.
Full capacity. You can't judge occupancy based on my footage because I use certain techniques to eliminate people from the scenery shots - Not only for privacy, but for a significantly enhanced viewing experience.
sound, lighting, vibe, all seemed off, even the new musical intro was weird the resort was nothing to wish for. I love your channel and like you James I call them like I see them. Safe travels Sir @@Coolist
Looks like a very boring resort. Was there any daytime entertainment? You don’t want to sit in your room on vacation...so...games? Dances? Tours? The evening shows looked ho-hum. It looks “Diet/Lite/Vanilla”.
Yikes! (tugs collar nervously) 🥺 At the very, very least this resort wasn't as bad as, say, Royal Palm South Beach Miami or New York New York (pre-model at least), but that's not exactly saying much, hahahahaha! 🤷♀ Here's hoping the remaining five Cozumel resorts are all superior, and at least a couple of them are legit gems that emit a lasting afterglow! 🥹
Best vacation review channel on RUclips
100% agree
We appreciate your review of the Melia…and find that your disappointments were our pleasures. Old Mexico culture and very little American influence. The quiet peacefulness and sweetness of the employees make for a wonderful and relaxing environment.
Hi James
Thank you for your time and expertise in making great videos.
I loved the bad weather in the outdoor restaurant. Reminded me of when I lived in Barbados for a couple of months. 🤣😎👍
You nailed the commentary on this property. Your insights are spot on. Let the journey continue 🌴☀️
I really enjoyed your review. Great footage.
James you are a man who operates like I do. You just keep on keeping on no matter how bad it gets. That's how it's done. I've had some bad experiences in my AI travels. You just gotta' take it all in stride and pivot to the best possible direction. Looking forward to the next video as always.
One of the best travel channels. Another great video.
Howdy Sir James ! Flimsy pillows …slow service …bad buffet …coffee shop with bankers hours …hmmmm definitely not feeling this resort . I shan’t be adding this place to my list . Lighting candles 🕯️ 🕯️🕯️ your next resort is way better 😎😎😎
What up Anthonyyyyy.
Bankers hours coffee shop - exactly! Talk about cost-cutting by only catering to the afternoon coffee crowd.
I have a good feeling about the next property 😎
We really enjoyed your review and honesty James! We only go to Cozumel on a cruise ship stop and that's about all I can see it good for, just a day stop/trip. Well done sir!
I respect your perspective, but I must disagree. Comparing a cruise experience to merely seeing one port of call is akin to judging an entire city by visiting only one neighborhood. It's like watching the opening scenes of a movie and then concluding you know how it ends.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos!
Holiday Inn at Disney World vibe LOL. Thanks James!
Love you vlogs. I stayed there in the late 90's. One night it rained so hard water was flowing out of the bathroom light fixture. Didn't look exactly safe. Never went back.
Fish house was awesome!!! Love your vids bud!!!
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience at Melia Cozumel. It's always disappointing when a resort doesn't live up to expectations. Hopefully, they can address the issues you mentioned and improve their service for future guests. Thanks for sharing your honest feedback James
Stayed at Melia in Punta Cana, never again. There always trying to up sale you, from the moment you get there.
Was waiting for the music intro to The Twilight Zone to kick in. I hear it in my head if I don’t get coffee before 11am. James keep that sense of humor while you’re taking one for the team.🙏
Oh man... wish i have seen this sooner... just booked 5 nights trip here.
At least now i know what to expect.
You can't get disappointed when you don't even expect anything from it in the first place
A coffee shop that doesnt open til 11am is a deal breaker for sure!!! Love your videos. I am still trying to decide where to go on vacation tho lol
Comparing yourself to a POW while at an all inclusive is crazy 😂
Can agree on the Aaron Rodgers comment. Packers fan for life and he couldn’t pull it off for us. But I have faith in Jordan Love! Thanks for another great video James🙌🏻
I refer to Mexico as the fun side of the wall❤ Spot on James!!
Great video!! Thank you!
awesome.... thanks for the vid
The bug in that middle bowl,,,yum !!!
I've stayed at a couple Melia properties(Melia Beach Punta Cana and Paradisius Princessa Del Mar Varadero) and they were both very good and IMO good value for money and I would return to either in a heartbeat. I have never been to Cozumel because I've always thought the hotels looked a bit sketchy there, even the highest rated ones. Prices on Cozumel are a bit less than say Mayan Riviera, Cancun, Punta Cana but looks like you get what you pay for (as is usually the case) Your review confirms what I have always thought (thanks for taking one for the team!! lol) I'm really looking forward to your review of Secrets Aura to see if there is any reason to go to Cozumel. Thanks as always for your insight James!!
Your title is. EXACTLY how we felt.
Very good honest review 👍
Just returned from the Riu Yucatán (across the straight Cozumel in playacar) -To each their own, but I wouldn’t have switched hotels with this place for anything! Granted some of food looked really good -but atmosphere/property wise -you would be crazy to spend double the cost!
Coffee shop opened at 11:00 am no common sense. Thanks for showing us the resort James am still on the fence about staying in Cozumel.
Next time in Cozumel go to Occidental at The Royal Level Área (free room service)or go to Presidente Intercontinental Hotel, because almost all other hotels have a los of rocks when you get into the sea. Never ever to Secrets, Sunscape or Dreams, the beach área is terrible and getting into the Water is very complicated
Love the “INEXCUSABLES!”
We stayed at the Melia in Nassau a few years back...The resort was nice but the service was absolutely horrible. I have a video review on my channel
Great info too know! Thank you
Loved your 3 cardinal sins in life. So true. You had me laughing for parts of the video. Very entertaining
Hey James! Perfect rview! Imma switch to my other account so i can type my review.
1. The “levels” of the world don’t have the same set of rules, so they can establish their set of standards. Which are low in this part of the world.. 2. HORRIBLE BED. #done 3. The weather is definitely your prerequisite for. Planning . Get with it! 😊 luv u ! 4. Food. Yuck for the most part, but got better at the end. 😊5. Cirque-esk HELL ya! 6. Definitely stick to the ‘rules of thumb.” 7. Is the Fish House related to the Fish house in Hawaii?
Another great review........
These are so great! What is the best all inclusive in Cozumel?
I could tell by the footage you show here that this place wasn’t too extra. I have never been to a Melia/Paradisus. I agree 30 minute wait.. too long.
You should check out Atelier in Playa Mujeres
Hi james ! I really like the quality of your video ,your one of my reference when i book a trip 🌴✈️, did you ever think doing a video of jamaica ? Thanks a lot looking for your next video
Jamaica next
Boo Melia Cozumel! Go SCuba Diving James. The Santa Rosa Wall dive there is amazing.
We stayed at the Melia is PV and lasted one night. Horrible! Checked out and went down the beach to the Marriott. NEVER AGAIN FOR PV Melia
Please if you have a chance do a review of the Barcelo Maya located in the Riviera Maya . They have 6 resorts in 1 . Stay at the Adults only, play at 6 resorts or stay at the Palace play at 5 .......
You are so lucky,I wish this was my job 😂
Would love to see you review Xcaret
I'm just here waiting for the first snarky comment that James puts the smack down on.
And as a Bears fan, I'm fully embracing the Aaron Rodgers lack of rings shit talking. Just when I thought I couldn't love you any more...
You just saved me!!!!!!!!
80K!!!!!!!!!!
You ever checked or will Riu Tequila in playa del carmen? Interested to see what you would have to say about it since IM planning a trip there this summer
I stayed an across day Riu palace because tequila as fully booked. because Rio tequila is where the Riu parties are held there as well as the other marquee events I spent a lot of time over there and look forward to a legitimate stay there at some point.
Are you in Vegas now for the Super Bowl ? 🎉
I hear ya on Rodgers as a Packers fan 😢
A Coffee ☕ Shop that opens at 11🤯🤯🤯!! I've NEVER heard of that before🥴🥴 A bad 🛌🏿 makes a bad sleeping experience 😒.... The scenery is very beautiful, though! I could sit on that balcony with a glass of wine 🍷 and playing Jazz🎺 I hope that your next adventure will be 🔥🔥 and not so windy🌬❤ Great video as ALWAYS ❤❤
In my opinion, Playa Del Carmen is a much, much better part of Mexico than Cozumel. The places that I've stayed at in Cozumel are average at best. I only went there for the diving.
ALL INCLUISIVES STILL WANT TO CHARGE HIGHLY INFLATED PRICES ...INSANE
Isn't Cozumel an Island next to Carmen?
Please add Hyatt Zilara Cancun to your list. Please.
It’s one of the best IMO. Right up there with Iberostar Grand Paraiso.
wish you'd do xcaret arte!
I don't know how you stayed there... I woulda left. Riu Republica in Punta Cana is vastly better than this place and is probably a quarter of the price
What percentage full was the resort while you were there? It didn’t seem that it was close to the max capacity. That might explain why the Buffet didn’t have too many options on it while you were there.
Full capacity. You can't judge occupancy based on my footage because I use certain techniques to eliminate people from the scenery shots - Not only for privacy, but for a significantly enhanced viewing experience.
@@Coolist fair enough. Thank you for the response.
Dude some channel called Luxscape has been using your clips.
500 sq ft....geez, you're pretty cramped in there.
The coffee shop opening at 11 am is crazy and hilarious. I'm curious enough to ask the worker at the coffee shop why. Are they understaffed?
don't go to hotel ziva, those beds will make you mad
We stayed there a year ago it was awful ! The water was brown and everything about this place was a joke never again
Roll on cap Cana
Later this year 💯
Would love to do a RUclips colab with you!
The answer is Tom Brady and them Manning's. Sorry. As for Melia I almost booked the level grand master with outside jacuzzi. Glad I didnt
this was a weird one
What up bro?
sound, lighting, vibe, all seemed off, even the new musical intro was weird the resort was nothing to wish for. I love your channel and like you James I call them like I see them. Safe travels Sir @@Coolist
Boooo. Avoid all Melia properties at all cost. Got scammed at ME Cabp.
Do more places cancun is getting boring
Looks like a very boring resort. Was there any daytime entertainment? You don’t want to sit in your room on vacation...so...games? Dances? Tours? The evening shows looked ho-hum. It looks “Diet/Lite/Vanilla”.
I stayed @ Melia Puerto Vallarta. We were 24 years old so didn't know any better, but looking back what a dump!
Yikes! (tugs collar nervously) 🥺
At the very, very least this resort wasn't as bad as, say, Royal Palm South Beach Miami or New York New York (pre-model at least), but that's not exactly saying much, hahahahaha! 🤷♀
Here's hoping the remaining five Cozumel resorts are all superior, and at least a couple of them are legit gems that emit a lasting afterglow! 🥹