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A note of thanks: Beach Paradise is an all inclusive resort comprised of 170 hotel rooms in 3 towers. The resort does not rent out the larger Penthouses which reside on the top floors of each tower. Therefore I have worked with resort management at Beach Paradise to provide for our guests a flexible and affordable all inclusive option. Thanks to Beach Paradise management and staff for working on behalf of the penthouse owners associated with myself and www.resortcondoscancun.com Your work on this option is sincerely appreciated. Special thanks to Mr. Alejandro Ramirez for his efforts in putting together this option for our penthouse guests.

Tim Miller

Beach Paradise

Please Note: The vacation rentals displayed directly below are located in Beach Paradise. This is the resort where the special all-inclusive option is available. The all-inclusive option is not available if the condo you are renting is located in a different resort.

Important note please: The all inclusive option is not included in the condo rental prices.

Hotetur Beach Paradise Address:

Bvld. Kukulcan Kilometer 19.5

Zona Hotelera

Cancun, Quintana Roo

Mexico 77500

All Inclusive Details: Below is a listing of the most common frequently asked questions I experience relative to the all inclusive option and Beach Paradise. I hope you find them helpful. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to email or call.

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Thank you.

Tim Miller

What does it include? It includes all the food and drinks you want while the resort is open each day.

Does it include alcohol? Yes.

What types do they have? Beer is of the domestic variety. Beyond that, you can order the type of drink you want. They may not have the specific brand of hard alcohol you want, but just about any drink can be made. They do an especially good job with frozen drinks.

How many restaurants are there? There is one main restaurant which is the buffet, called El Mirador.

Most of the year a second restaurant, El Meditarraneo is also open. On rare occasion in slow season the resort will keep only the buffet open.

What type of food do they have? A mix of American and Mexican, almost all has a Mexican flair. This is true of both restaurants.

What hours are the restaurants open? The buffet is open 7am-10am, 12pm-3pm, and 6pm-10pm. El Meditarraneo is open 6pm-10pm and is a la carte. Reservations one day prior are recommended for El Mediterraneo.

Are snacks ever available? Yes, there is a snack bar by the pool, open daily 10am-5pm . The snack bar offerings vary, but generally there are things like hot dogs, tacos, chips Sc salsa and the like.

Where are alcoholic drinks served? During the day, drink service is available starting at 10am at the pool bar. The pool bar closes at 5pm.

Do you have to swim up to the swim up bar to get a drink? You can, but you don’t have to. On the other side of the swim up bar is where you would get your drinks during the day.

What about at night? The lobby bar opens about the time the pool bar closes, between 5pm & 6pm. The lobby bar actually opens at about 10am. In the morning they offer coffee and cookies. Often times they begin serving drinks there also well before 5pm. The lobby bar is open until midnight.

Is there anywhere else to get drinks? Yes, there is a sports bar that opens at 4pm, also closes at midnight.

Is anything open after midnight at the resort? Sometimes the resort will open a small 3rd restaurant for late night snacks like quesadillas. This restaurant is called Little Italy. When they do, this is available after midnight, sometimes well after midnight.

DINNER PASS:

What if we arrive to Cancun and are checking in late, do we still have to pay $35 to eat? No. Alejandro Ramirez has worked with us to create another option in these cases. If your flight comes in late, you can ask the front desk for a Dinner Pass. The cost for this pass is $23. The same discounts apply to children (kids 7-12 ½ off, kids 6 & under free). It includes dinner at El Mirador buffet. The dinner pass is valid from 6pm-10pm. Since the buffet closes at 10pm, this option would be available if you were to purchase it no later than about 9:30pm. The dinner pass does not include alcohol.

Important 2 Things: When you go to purchase the All-Inclusive, the Dinner Pass, or the Day Pass (Day Pass details are shown further down)

1) Always be sure to state clearly what you are purchasing (All-Inclusive, Dinner Pass, or Day Pass.

2) Always have your e-confirmation/receipt from me to show you are staying at one of the penthouses. It can be the Initial Confirmation from when you gave the deposit or the Final Confirmation.

What if we arrive after 9:30pm? There is a restaurant located directly across the street, J.C. Capitan’s that is usually open until about 11pm. It’s a real nice place. The food and drinks are very good and the pricing is reasonable. It’s got terrific views of the bay and it’s an open air restaurant, so it’s especially inviting at sunset or when the weather is nice. Alternatively, if you don’t want to go out, I include in each final e-confirmation/receipt the phone number to the local Pizza Hut on your final confirmation. Pizza Hut will deliver. They are normally open for taking orders until 10:45pm or so, sometimes later if on the weekend. For the “non-Pizza Hut fans”, I would offer other pizza options if there were any available. Especially since I live in the Chicago area, so I know good pizza.

Is purchasing the Dinner Pass restricted to only late arrivals? No. You can purchase it whenever you like.

Do I let you know if I want the all inclusive or not? No, that’s not necessary. When you are ready to make the purchase at the lobby front desk, just be sure to provide the information in the section a couple paragraphs up entitled “Important”.

If I want to purchase this for my entire stay do I do that after I arrive? Yes. The option is available to you each day of your stay, but if you wish to purchase it for your entire stay, you can do this once and then not have to continue purchasing it day after day.

If I don’t take the all inclusive, will I still be able to use the resort facilities? Yes. However you will not be given a pool towel unless you have the all inclusive wristband.

What other facilities does the resort have? A pool, beach, entertainment pavilion and stage, tennis court, small children’s play area with play house and trampoline, small gym with stationary bikes and a multi-purpose strength conditioning machine, small spa for massages, tour guide area, convenience store.

What if I don’t take the all inclusive but I just want to order a drink, can I do that? No. All inclusive resorts aren’t set up for purchases like this. There are no cash registers or credit card terminals at any of the food or drink service areas. This is very standard and common practice for all inclusive resorts. Alternatively, if you would like a soda or a beer, you can pay for one at the convenience store located next to the lobby. The convenience store is open until 10pm.

Where is the resort located? The address is noted at the top of this section. Beach Paradise is located on the Southern side of the hotel zone. For people who know Cancun well, it’s about 1 mile South of the Hilton (the Hilton with the golf course right across the street).

Are there other restaurants and shopping within walking distance? For the most part no. The restaurants start popping up one after the other about 1 mile North of the resort. The shopping starts about 2 miles after that. There is a real nice restaurant directly across the street, J.C. Capitan’s and also a 24 hour convenience store is about 1 block South across the street.

Is there parking available at Beach Paradise? Yes.

How much does it cost? Complimentary.

Do you recommend renting a car? No. Buses run 24/7 and you rarely have to wait more than a couple of minutes. You can go anywhere in the hotel zone for .65 cents a person.

Is cab service readily available from the resort? Yes.

How much is taking a cab? Depends on where you are going. If you wanted to go to the Northern tip of Cancun, it would be about $10-$15 each way, depending on traffic. The distance to the Northern tip is about 6 miles. The Northern tip is also known as “The Point” or “La Punta”.

How far are the night clubs? Most of the famed Cancun night clubs are in a cluster located at “The Point”. Tip: If you planning to go to the clubs, don’t head out after 11pm or plan on hitting very heavy stop and go traffic, especially at busier times of year. Also most clubs charge heavy covers, generally in the $25-$35 range, depending on season and day of the week. Sometimes the covers are less if you are there earlier also.

How is the beach here? For this question, I think a picture paints a thousand words. I show several dozen pictures of the beach here as well as many other photos of the Beach Paradise pool and other facilities. I think you will agree that the beach is terrific here. In the photo gallery for any unit at Beach Paradise, there is a section of the gallery just for Beach Paradise. For your convenience, I also placed the Beach Paradise Photo Gallery further down on this page. I think it’s also important to point out that all the beach pictures in the photo galleries are pictures taken from either myself or friends of mine and are pictures of our beach only, the beach here at Beach Paradise.

Is the beach rocky? No.

Can you go belly-boarding out in the ocean here? Sure, some days are better than others. Sometimes it’s real calm, other days with a stronger breeze the belly-boarding is more fun.

Are waver runner rentals nearby? Yes, sometimes they are set up right on site.

Can you set up tours from Beach Paradise? Yes, there is small tour guide area in the resort set up for anyone who would

like to book a tour or talk about the various tours. You can book just about any tour imaginable for within a couple hours of Cancun.

I noticed in the pictures beach volleyball, is that set up at Beach Paradise? Yes, most often it is.

Are there lounge chairs and umbrellas down by the beach? Yes, both.

Is the beach private to Beach Paradise? Yes. Although it is not prohibited to walk up and down the beach.

Does the beach ever get over-crowded. No. It’s not like some beaches in Florida you may have seen in pictures. Over-crowded beaches are the result of dense population. Often this happens with high rise hotels or condo buildings right on the beach, often one after another. Beach Paradise is comprised of 3 towers over several hundred yards of beachfront, and each tower is 8 stories tall.

Is drink service available by the pool or beach? Yes. However it’s important you let a server know you would like service by the pool or beach. After they bring your drinks, I highly recommend you give them a nice tip, especially the first couple of times. This will help to establish a good service level for you.

Aren’t tips included in an all inclusive? Not in this one. This is a special all inclusive set up for guests who stay within one of the penthouses available through my site, www.resortcondoscancun.com It is true that tips are included in many all inclusive resorts. Although as a little side-note, even if you don’t stay here and you opt to stay at another all inclusive resort, I recommend you tip. Mostly because in all inclusive resorts (where tips are included) the percentage given to servers is generally between 2.5%-7% of what the food & drinks would cost at retail, for resorts in Cancun. Most people of course do not know this.

How much do you recommend tipping? 15% of the cost, 20% if you receive very strong service. Since you don’t know the cost, just “ball park” what the drink would cost if you were out elsewhere, and tip accordingly.

What about tipping in the buffet or restaurant? In the buffet, figure 10% of $23, kids 12 and under figure 10% of $1 1.50. If in El Mediterraneo, go back to figuring 15%-20%. For those who don’t know, less work is required of the server in a buffet, hence the difference in tip percentage to figure.

What should we tip for concierge taking our luggage up? $2 per bag.

DAY PASS:

Are there any other options besides the all inclusive and dinner pass? Yes, there is one other. The all inclusive is definitely the best value of the 3 options. But if you are planning on relaxing around the resort during the day, and heading out for dinner elsewhere at night, you may want to consider this 3rd option. It saves you about $5 based on an exchange rate from dollars to pesos of 12.5. This option is called The Day Pass. It is good from 10am-5pm. It includes all the food you would like from the buffet and snack bar while they are open. It also includes all the drinks you want from the pool bar (open 11am-5pm). The Day Pass is the only option that is charged in pesos. The cost is $370 pesos. At the time of this writing (July 26, 2010) the exchange rate is sitting at about 12.5. It has been in this general range for several months now. Based on an exchange rate of 12.5, the cost would be $29.60. The same discounts apply to children (kids 7-12 1/2 off, kids 6 & under free). So it might make sense to save the $5 or so over the all-inclusive if you plan on eating in the condo at night or going elsewhere for the evening.

If we take the day pass as noted above and then decide we want to stay in at the resort, can we just pay the difference to get the all inclusive? Sorry, no you cannot. However, the Dinner Pass would be another option to consider at that point.

What is open at 10am when the day pass starts? The pool bar, the pool snack bar, and there is coffee and cookies typically there by the lobby bar.

Expectations:

What is the rating for Beach Paradise? There is no universal or international rating system that has yet been adopted. Although there have been many attempts to create an international rating system, all have failed so far. By most rating systems, Beach Paradise would be rated as a 3 star resort. Below is a general guideline for the star ratings 1-5 and their meanings.

Additional frequently asked questions:

Is there a map you provide that shows the resort location? Yes. Click on any condo rental, then click on “Location” from the navigation choices you see.

Are all the rentals on your site at Beach Paradise? No. But most are, 5 of the 6 vacation rentals on the site are at Beach Paradise. The 5 are shown at the top of this page, they are Penthouse #2000, #2701, #37 1, #372, and #3730.

What do you think of the resort? I love Beach Paradise! That’s why my brother and I purchased our condo here, #2701, back in 2004. It’s the only vacation rental we own. We know it’s not some Hilton level resort, but it’s always a lot of fun, especially when I have the opportunity to take my whole family. My wife Megan and I have 2 boys, 6 and 8. My feeling when it comes to this sort of question is that so much is predicated on your expectation level. This is a 3 star resort and I think that is a fair rating for Beach Paradise. As long as you understand the basic meaning of what to expect in a 3 star resort, I think you will really enjoy Beach Paradise. But if you normally stay at say the Ritz Carlton or the like, and that is what you expect here as well, you will be disappointed. I have had guests who actually thought it would be like the Ritz! This actually occurred quite recently which is why I am spending more time on this point here. I think although no universal rating system has yet been adopted, the general ratings from 1-5 stars for various resorts are pretty accurate. Maybe telling you a brief story might help a little bit. Recently my wife and family visited Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. My oldest son Timmy, is really into tae kwon do. He had made it to the National competition level which was being held in Ft. Lauderdale Florida just this last month, the end of June. Hence we made a vacation around this event. When I was searching out and doing my homework for where to stay, I considered many options. The place we decided on had some terrible reviews, but also good ones and a few real good ones. We sort of “read between the lines” the best we could from what we saw and booked that one. It’s called the Ocean Sky resort. We had a great time! The kids loved it, and Momma & Daddy were happy to save a lot of money over many other options that were out there. But we also went into it not expecting much. The rooms were decent, it was an older place. The AC leaked on the carpet from the condensation. But on the whole, we were real happy. In fact my little one Jakey still asks me when we can go back to that Ocean Sky place. In the final analysis, I think sometimes people view the penthouses on the site and think to themselves “this resort must be amazing!” Because frankly the penthouses are all really especially nice places as you can see by the pictures. So I think sometimes the expectation is “the resort must be 5 stars”. So that’s my take on this expanded section here. I hope it helps! Tim.

Here are a few more questions and answers I get asked quite a bit:

Do you feel secure here? Yes, security is real good. My wife and I have 2 boys, age 5 and 7 and we have never hesitated on bringing them with us to Cancun and Beach Paradise.

What type of crowd is usually here? It’s quite mixed really. A lot of family, a lot of couples. Very little business travelers.

Is the staff at Beach Paradise nice? Yes, they really are. There are a number of resort staff I have known for several years now. Nice and friendly people are a Cancun trademark in my opinion. That’s one of the biggest reasons for the success of Mexican tourism I feel. My brother and I used to own investment property (vacation rentals) in Cocoa Beach Florida. Once we discovered Cancun, we have never looked back. This is the only vacation rental we have now, the one here in Cancun at Beach Paradise, #2701.

What do you think of the food? The food is good. To me, it comes down to the expectation level. For example, if I was going to a real nice restaurant and it was costing me $30 a plate I would be disappointed surely. However, the cost of the food is instead a fraction of that, because it’s all inclusive all you can eat for the entire day, morning afternoon and evening. Plus drinks are even included. So if I’m going into a buffet on that premise, my expectations are set more reasonably. In my experience the bread and fruit has always been fresh and tasty. The food has been in line with about what I would expect for the price paid. The fresh omelets the cook makes for you in the morning have been especially good and the fresh fish made by the cook has also been a pleasant stand out, very good. When you can go into a buffet and still have the made fresh on the spot option, that’s a nice touch.

Do you live in Cancun? No. I live in the Chicago area, in the Northwest suburbs in a little town called McHenry IL, near the Wisconsin border.

How did you come to rent and manage condos in Cancun? After my brother and I first started buying vacation rentals in Cocoa Beach, FL. we soon discovered the management companies were sub-standard at best, at least in that area at the time. So I rented our units on my own. I hired a person in Cocoa Beach as well, to look after the units, take care of the cleaning, etc. When we discovered Cancun, we took the same approach. My brother let me take care of the rentals from the beginning because he works 70+ hours a week as an anesthesiologist. After a while, other penthouse owner’s requested I rent their places as well. The other penthouse owner’s live here in Cancun.

How did you get to know so many people in Cancun? After hurricane Wilma in 2005, I was in Cancun quite a bit, often for weeks at a time. My brother and I decided to give our place a major upgrade since the resort was facing a long time frame for being down from the hurricane. Many people don’t realize that Wilma was the strongest hurricane in recorded history, and Cancun was the “bulls-eye”. Then it parked on it’s target for 48 hours straight before quickly moving over to Florida to do a bit more, though far less severe damage over there. So through the big rehab, I made many acquaintances and friends. Mike, who manages a couple of the units for me is a good example. He was with me from the very start of the rehab project.

Hope the information was helpful. Have a great day!

Tim Miller

What if we forgot to bring our confirmation?

Then let them know which penthouse you are staying in and let them know you rented from Tim Miller from Resort Condos Cancun. Then I will be emailed for verification and you can then purchase the all inclusive option.

Quick Tip

Whether you opt for the all-inclusive for some or all of the days you are in Cancun or not, I do still recommend taking advantage of the service option of going to the Super Walmart. Unless you plan on eating out throughout your entire stay, this will save you a lot of money because there are only convenience stores in the Cancun Hotel Zone.

You can now take advantage of the Walmart run via one of two options. The traditional method of having my manager in Cancun take one or two from your group there. Or via the transfer company directly from the airport. For info on using the transfer company option, click on “Airport Transfers” after clicking on any of the vacation rentals on this site.

The Super Walmart is open 24 hours and does also have a good selection of alcohol. Sams Club is also right there by the Walmart, and open every day from 7am-11pm. US Sams Club cards are accepted. Everyone will want to have a few items on hand for drinks and snacks. Whether you use the transfer company, or my manager in Cancun, the cost is $40. The Sams/Super Walmart is about ½ hour drive each way, located downtown Cancun.

In every condo, you will find a nice cooler that is on wheels. It is easy to pack up and take with you down to the pool or beach, because it pulls behind you easily. It’s on wheels of course. When my family and I are in Cancun, we find ourselves using the cooler all the time. It’s very handy. Besides keeping your favorite drinks cold and snacks fresh, it does a nice job as a little table as well. It’s a good height to use next to the pool and beach lounge chairs. The handle is retractable. The cooler is approved for use at Beach Paradise and all resorts on this web site. One quick side note, please use only plastic glasses which are kept inside each condo. No glass is allowed by any of the pools or beaches, understandably.

Tim

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5-Star Rating: A luxurious hotel, offering the highest degree of personal service. Elegance and style abound, and rooms are equipped with quality linens, VCR, CD stereo, jacuzzi tub and in-room video. There are multiple restaurants on site with extensive, gourmet menus, and room-service is also available 24-7. A fitness center, valet parking and concierge service round out the experience.

4-Star Rating: Formal, large hotels, with top-notch service. There will usually be other hotels of the same caliber clustered nearby, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. Above-average service, beautifully furnished rooms, restaurants, room service, valet parking, fitness center and a concierge are some amenities to expect.

3-Star Rating: Usually located near a major expressway, business center and/or shopping area, these hotels offer nice, spacious rooms and decorative lobbies. On-site restaurants may be average in size but will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valet and room service, a small fitness center and a pool are often available.

2-Star Rating: These hotels are generally part of a chain that offers consistent quality and limited amenities. They are small or medium in size and rooms will have a phone and TV. While you will not have the convenience of room service, there should be a small restaurant on site.

1-Star Rating: Expect a small hotel managed and operated by the owner. The atmosphere will be more personal and the accommodations basic. Restaurant service should be within walking distance, as well as nearby public transportation, major intersections and entertainment that is reasonable in price.

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The all-inclusive option refers to all the food and drinks you want (alcohol included). Each day you can decide if you want the all inclusive or not for that day. Purchases for the all-inclusive are made at the lobby front desk of the resort. Visa, master, and cash are accepted. If you do not opt for the all-inclusive for a given day or days, you still have full access to the resort pool, beach, and tennis court. However you cannot purchase food and drinks from the resort unless you purchase the all-inclusive.