Kat1613 Posted May 9, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2005 We went to Paradise Beach last July - the good things were at that time -no charge for water toys/entrance nice beach - great lounge chairs, tables, shade decent food and drinks although drinks not that much liquor in them (frozen drinks) had 3 & felt very little. However, we were very disappointed that right after we got there in the a.m. some of us climbed on the iceberg where it tipped somewhat (there were only 3 or 4 climbing on it) right after that it was pulled to shore and no one could use it anymore it seems to have deflated some. Also we believed the website of live music but there was no music all day at all. There were only a few kayaks and a long wait to try and use one. The water tramp was used by most for sunning and not for jumping. We will be returning to Cozumel again this summer & would like to go back to Paradise but want our kids to be able to have decent water toys so they can have something to do besides just swimming & now that there's a charge for them at PB I hope they work this time. But Is there a similar beach that has better water toys or ones that work .Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbound Posted May 10, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I dont know for sure... But I recall reading about Mr. Sancho's.. You might do a search and Im sure you will find much info.. HTH.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozumel_Tom Posted May 10, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Yup, that old iceberg seemed to need patching every once in a while, unfortunate that happened when you were there. We bought a brand new one about 2 months ago though. Totally apologize about the website listing live music after we terminated it. Our mistake, we blew it. (Note to self: check that it's been removed!) The band seemed like a great idea when we opened Nov 03, but we couldn't afford them after months of seemingly endless NORTES (cold fronts), and little business. I'm surprised at the liqour comment, we let the bartenders freepour and encourage them to be generous...maybe your tolerance was high that day! I feel that the kayak comment is inaccurate, we started with 13 kayaks when we opened and still have them today. Guests rarely last more than 10 minutes on a kayak and turnover is normally pretty fast. Faster now that you need a bracelet to use one. (Unless you are a parent of a kid with a bracelet who's not big/old enough to use one). Hopefully you'll give us another try, and remember to ask for a manager if you feel you are not getting what you paid for. We'd rather solve your problem on the spot than have to answer your complaints on the internet. Don't be shy, we're here to make your day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogetter Posted May 11, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hello, Excellent advice Tom.......I may have to try your place.......anything you want to tell me????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticalblues Posted May 12, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I was just at Paradise Beach on May 6th. There seemed to be plenty of Kayaks and no one was just sunning on the trampoline. The iceburg was not out right away, but was brought out and fully inflated. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Clean. No one hassling you to buy their stuff. Only asked once about hair braiding. I didn't care for the water, kindof stirred up, but it did rain on and off that day. Not many other people seemed bothered by it. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjunea Posted May 12, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Since you have kids, you might look at Playa Mia. It has kid things, petting zoo, floating toys, etc. check out http://www.playamia.com.mx for info. If I had active kids, I would definitely consider. Me, I am hitting PB with hubby in 2 weeks for a few hours!! Then shopping! Don't forget PBTom, I am looking for my Pineapple drink! June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat1613 Posted May 12, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted May 12, 2005 THanks Kjnunea and waterbound for the info on the other 2 beaches. Mystical blues I'm glad your experience was different but I wasn't asking for a debate just relating my visit and asking for some help with other beaches. Thank you Tom for your explanations -although I still disagree with u on the kayaks as our experience on a hot July afternoon was a long wait to find a kayak & then short time using as others were also looking for one same with the floats - in the afternoon there weren't any left but I guess that's too be expected on a summer day. My kids were also disappointed w/ the iceberg so I'm glad to hear u bought a new one - we may return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozumel_Tom Posted May 13, 2005 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Well, I promise an almost brand new iceberg, 50 additional new floats within the last 4 months, and no wait for the kayaks since we went to the bracelets! Ask for me when ya get there, though I´m rarely there before noon...I'll make sure your day doesn't lack for anything:) What date will you be in Cozumel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticalblues Posted May 13, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Kat1613, I hardly consider my comments or take on Paradise Beach as trying to start a debate. I simply stated my experience there, considering I was there just a few days ago and you were there almost a year ago. Lighten up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunmail Posted May 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2005 We were at PB last weekend. It was great! No wait for anything, service was incredible, the coconut drinks were the best.... We had a fabulous time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozumel_Tom Posted May 14, 2005 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Sunmail...Thanx for checking us out...glad you had a great time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaykels Posted May 17, 2005 #12 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I was in PB last week as well. There was no wait for anything and the iceburg was in good condition. However... the kids didn't like the rocky water and seagrass and debris. Also the sand is really rough. Wear your water socks! THe facilities are amazing though and the munchies were great. Best nachos supreme ever. I'll probably do something else next time though because the little guys can't use the water toys yet and the wading area is rocky and grassy. I think all of the beaches in Coz are like this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat1613 Posted May 21, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks for your attack on my personality Mystical Blues but I'd rather have an answer to my question & since I had read such GREAT things about PB from past posters before I went last summer & then had a slightly different experiece I wasn't asking for more posters experiences. Paradise Tom - We will be coming to Cozumel on June 7 with a large party of 15 -we haven't decided on exactly which beach to beach ourselves on yet but after your comments on the improvements I will be recommending our group to PB amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lin Posted May 22, 2005 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Well what can I say, we don't have many beaches that sound like PB, you have to walk 2miles out to the sea in Liverpool, England, and our weather is awful at the moment (May). It's even cold in our summers, so PB here we come, we're just glad because it's warm. Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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