Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Family friendly hotel review ~ The Azul Sensatori

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My youngest jumping for joy.

The Azul Sensatori was a PERFECT match for my family and I. In fact, I can not imagine a family not being able to have an amazing vacation there.

Location
It is nestled right on the gorgeous Puerto Morelos beach which is just 20 minutes south of the Cancun airport.

Check-In
The check-in was smooth and smartly done. They first offer you a drink and a small damp towel that smells amazing. The kids even have their own section at the check-in desk with Fisher Price goodness to keep them occupied and happy. Brilliant.

Full-service Concierge
We were then led to our concierge who was going to be taking care of us during our stay. In the concierge office they had plenty more Fisher Price toys and shelves of DVD movies and books to be checked out by guests. She was so incredibly sweet and asked us things like
"Which one of these aromatherapy scents would you like the maid service to put in your room during your stay?" As she sprays a few different kinds on strips of paper my husband and I chuckle because we honestly would be happy with any one of them. We decided on the "Caribbean Spice" I believe it was.
She then handed our boys a menu of Fisher Price toys that they could pick to have delivered to our suite.
Ever since the hotel opened in 2008 I have been hearing people in the industry rave about the resort's Adult Only restaurant Le Chique so I was so excited to make our reservations there. Since it fills up quickly I wanted to do this right after check-in. Hubbie and I decided to make the reservations for our last night there. More about that evening later.
We were then given our room keys and taken to our room which was clean, chic and just beautiful.

Accommodations
Every room at the Azul Sensatori have features like a jacuzzi, minibar, iPod docking station, double sinks, vanity mirror and deluxe bathrobes for use during your stay.
There are several room categories at the resort. To name a few: Family Jacuzzi Suites, Connecting Family Jacuzzi Suites (sleeps up to 6!) and Swim Up Jacuzzi Suites.
We were blessed to be in the Premium Swim Up Jacuzzi Suite. The boys loved being able to just jump in the water from our patio.

The Food & Drinks
Azul Sensatori is part of the amazing hotel brand called Karisma. Karisma is known for a lot of their achievements in excellence and service but the first thing that comes to my mind is FOOD. There is not another all-inclusive resort chain that can beat the gourmet food that you devour when staying at their resorts.
Of course the Azul Sensatori did not disappoint. The 24 hour room service food? Delicious. The buffet? Scrumptious! All of the 6 restaurants were beyond impressive. The signature drinks at each bar was also a nice touch.

Children and Teenagers
The Azulitos Kid's Club (ages 4- 12) is open from 9 am to 9:30 pm! While we spent most time together on the beach, playing games or going to eat our boys (ages 4 and 8) were constantly wanting to go back and play with their friends at the kid's club. It is by far the most wonderful kid's club I have seen yet. While I have seen many draw-dropping kids clubs with plenty of bells and whistles, if the staff and children are not having a good time... then it is no bueno in my book. There was never a dull moment at the Azulitos at Azul Sensatori I can tell you that much. The ladies who work in that department were extraordinary. The Azul hotels have a contract with Fisher Price and MyGym so every child is sure to have a wonderful time.
Azulitos also have activities throughout the week that involve the parents to ensure family togetherness which is one of Karisma'a main focuses. While we were there we had an Ice Cream Party with the Little People, a water balloon fight (parents vs. kids) and a Talent Show. Dylan ended up winning the Talent Show with his mean break dancing moves. He won a T-Shirt which he wears proudly every chance he gets. The kids not only enjoy the Azulitos kids club but also the kid's pool with water slide, splash park and playground.

If you have a child under the age of 4 they have you covered as well. In Azulitos they have an entire section for playtime that is geared for babies and toddlers. They even have morning stroller jogs with mommies and babies.

If your child is a pre-teen or teenager they also have an exciting Teens Club. They will enjoy the interactive game room, beach volleyball, nightclub and DJ contests.


Entertainment
At night, there is an entertainment show at the Rooftop Garden Lounge for the whole family, followed by dancing. Listen and dance to the live music in the evenings in the Lounge or on the beach. The fire dancing and acrobatic performances were our personal favorites!

Spa
The spa here is very spacious and inviting. They even have an adorable kids spa menu for the ones who want to have a mommy and me day. I decided to surprise hubbie by purchasing us a 1-hour couples massage on the beach. It took place in a palapa right over the beach area. The smell, the sight breeze from the ocean and sounds of the waves made it a perfect choice to have our Couples Massage.

Adult time
If you do not have children or you are looking forward to having some alone time without the children there are plenty of options as well. The resort has an adults-only section that includes adult-only suites, a separate pool with an immaculate swim-up bar and lounge area.
Hubbie and I thoroughly enjoyed our 8 course meal at the adults-only Le Chique Restaurant on our last night. They also have a 12 course option but we had kiddos to pick up by 9:30 PM. The laughing kept on getting stronger as the wine glasses kept getting refilled. Excellent food, service and chic decor made this evening at Le Chique a memory we will keep forever.

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Who is this resort for?
Families, groups, wedding parties, those who may have Gluten Allergies (they offer Gluten-Free on their gourmet menus), Food Enthusiasts


If you are ready for your Azul Sensatori vacation be sure and call your favorite Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant. I hope your choice would be yours truly. ♥!
Feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Ahava & Amara Life Foundation said...

Excellent review! Made me want to get there asap! Seems it can accomodate our family of 8 very well. :0)