Suites Family Emotion by Marival Resort All Inclusive

From the moment we arrived at Marival Emotions Resort, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. Every staff member—whether at the restaurants, by the pool, or at the front desk—went above and beyond to make our stay special. The service was exceptional, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of and every request handled with a smile. The food was outstanding, with so many delicious options to choose from at every meal. Each restaurant offered fresh, flavorful dishes, and the variety meant there was always something new to enjoy. The beach was equally impressive—clean, beautiful, and perfect for relaxing or taking a swim. One highlight for us was trying yoga on the beach with NRG2GO—a peaceful and refreshing way to start the day while enjoying the ocean breeze. Overall, Marival Emotions Resort exceeded our expectations. Between the incredible staff, amazing food, beautiful beach, and welcoming atmosphere, this was a vacation we’ll remember fondly. We can’t wait to return.

Wonderful family-friendly resort with great staff and a beautiful beach We had a lovely weeklong stay at Marival Emotions and were truly impressed by how well the resort is maintained. The grounds are clean, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff is consistently kind, friendly, and helpful. When we had a couple of minor maintenance issues in our room, they were resolved quickly and professionally. We also had an unusual electrical glitch one night where our fast chargers wouldn't work in the outlets, even though lamps did, but everything worked normally the rest of the trip. One important note for travelers with mobility needs: we were unaware when booking that not all buildings have elevator access. We were originally placed in a third-floor room in a walk-up building, which wasn’t feasible for our daughter who uses a wheelchair. The reception staff were incredibly understanding and quickly moved us to a room in an elevator-accessible building, and it even came with a beautiful ocean-facing balcony. That gesture meant a lot to us. We attended every evening show and really enjoyed them. As an adult, I especially liked the circus, the Michael Jackson performance, and the fire show. Just a heads-up, the fire show is held in a different location than the other evening shows. We didn’t realize that at first and showed up to an empty theater, but once we found the right spot, it was a great time. Our daughter loved every show. The beach is beautiful with soft sand and shallow water that’s perfect for kids. We appreciated the free use of boogie boards and kayaks from the beach hut. The swim-up bars two of the pools were also a nice touch with some great cocktails. There were a few things we missed compared to other all-inclusive resorts we've stayed at. There was no poolside food or drink service, and lounge chairs were often hard to find unless you grabbed one early. The buffet could use clearer labeling for vegetarian and gluten-free options, and the ice cream was limited to one flavor per day with just a small scoop. Not a huge issue, but noticeable if you’re used to more variety. Upon arrival, we were invited to a timeshare presentation, but once we said we weren’t interested, no one pressured us and we were left to enjoy our vacation. Overall, this is a clean, welcoming, and fun resort with standout staff, great entertainment, and a beautiful beach. We'd gladly come back and would just suggest double-checking accessibility options before booking if that's a factor for your family.

We recently stayed at this resort and had an amazing time. It’s definitely on the smaller side compared to some larger all-inclusives, but honestly, that ended up being one of the things we loved most about it. It’s big enough to keep you busy, but small enough that you can walk from one end to the other easily — especially great when you have kids. The pools were a major highlight. There’s a lively party pool if you’re in the mood for some fun, a quieter family pool, a small kids’ pool, and even an adults-only pool if you want a little peace and quiet. The water slides were perfect for younger kids, especially in the 5–8-year-old range — ours couldn’t get enough! The beach was absolutely beautiful — huge, clean, and perfect for long walks. You could walk for miles along the shoreline, and the beach area never felt crowded. Food was another strong point. We loved how easy it was to just show up at any restaurant without needing a reservation (except for the Italian restaurant). Plus, you can eat at your favorite spots as many times as you want, which we really appreciated. One major highlight was the MaiTai restaurant. Since we booked a suite, we received a coupon to dine there, and it was absolutely amazing — easily the best meal of our trip. Honestly, even if we hadn’t had the coupon, I would have happily paid out of pocket to eat there. It was that good! The rooms were nothing fancy — pretty classic resort style — but they were clean and comfortable. The grounds were beautifully maintained. There were a few downsides to mention. The kids club park wasn’t the best — a bit underwhelming compared to others we’ve experienced. The buffet was also on the smaller side with limited variety, so we found ourselves preferring the restaurants most nights. The resort does offer day passes for locals, so it can get very busy at times, especially around the pools. If you want a chair by the pool, you’ll need to be up early — by 8 or 9 a.m., most spots are already reserved. Lastly, for beer drinkers, one frustrating thing was the limit of four beers per day in the room. If you wanted more, you had to pay extra, which was a little disappointing for an all-inclusive. Overall, though, we had a fantastic trip. The size of the resort, the pools, the beach, the dining options, and the amazing experience at MaiTai made it a really memorable family vacation. We would definitely come back but I would not recommend this resort if you aren’t going on vacation with your kids.