ThaNectar Posted July 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We will be in Cozumel on Tuesday. We are a early 40's couple traveling without our children.... We like to have drinks and socialize. So, which would be a better option for us? Or, are they similar enough that either option is about the same? Thnx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Posted July 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Not 100% sure but I think Nachi Cocom has to be reserved online and you can't just show up at the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nachi tends to be less crowded and quieter. Mr. Sanchos has an unlimited food buffet and is livelier.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted July 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nachi is probably the most boring place in Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaNectar Posted July 13, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nachi is probably the most boring place in Cozumel. Ha ha... that settles it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmym1981 Posted July 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I've always loved Sancho's. Reserve online or you can pay at the door. It's just lively enough to make it a good medium. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2017 If you want to socialize, more chances at Mr. Sanchos. Better to reserve online. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted July 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We went to Nachi the first time we were in Cozumel maybe 5 years ago. Earlier this year we went to Mr. Sancho's just to see what it was like. Liked it a lot. Yes, maybe more people but more places to get drinks and food and if I remember correctly, a larger variety on the menu. Because we didn't have enough food on the ship. hahahah ;p We did reserve it online ahead of time for both resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nachi tends to be less crowded and quieter. Mr. Sanchos has an unlimited food buffet and is livelier.. It's an unlimited menu. Buffet is fairly lame. IMHO. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Booking online is also cheaper as I recall. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2017 It's an unlimited menu. Buffet is fairly lame. IMHO. Didn't know the menu was unlimted. I believe Nachi allows 2 apps, 1 entree, and 1 dessert. We can never finish it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Didn't know the menu was unlimted. I believe Nachi allows 2 apps, 1 entree, and 1 dessert. We can never finish it all. Unlimited is nice because if you don't like it, ask for something else. Have you ever done the day pass at the hotel by the pier. Some think like El Centro. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Unlimited is nice because if you don't like it, ask for something else. Have you ever done the day pass at the hotel by the pier. Some think like El Centro. Nope, never done that hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted July 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Now we are just the opposite from most others. We have Nachi booked for October because we want to go to a place and chill for a while away from the crowds. Nachi's only let a limited number of people reserve so that is ok with us so if boring then that is cool with us! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Unlimited is nice because if you don't like it, ask for something else. Have you ever done the day pass at the hotel by the pier. Some think like El Centro. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Sanchos is unlimited from a "limited" menu i.e. Not everything is available that is on the a la carte menu, but a good selection nevertheless. We have done day passes by the port to El CID and Park Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Sanchos is unlimited from a "limited" menu i.e. Not everything is available that is on the a la carte menu, but a good selection nevertheless. We have done day passes by the port to El CID and Park Royal. So how was El Cid? Did you book in advance or just show up Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted July 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2017 There is so much drinks and food at the ship that I might need a break from all of that. For some reasons my family and I always prefer to visit paradise beach instead. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted July 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We've done Park Royal before and thought it was a great value....and you can walk from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2017 So how was El Cid? Did you book in advance or just show up Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app El Cid used to offer two passes, not sure if this is still the case as it has been a few years since we have been. Both passes could be purchased on the day in the lobby. One was AI for around $50+ and the other was about $20 to use all facilities, including WiFi, with $10 credit towards food and drink. We have done the less expensive one when we have just wanted a few hours off the ship, or after an early excursion, once we were able to do just PAYG. We have enjoyed the location for a few hours but it feels small and closed in for a longer visit. When we have wanted full AI or longer stay, I prefer to go to Park Royal next door. Choice of several pools, couple of snack bars and inside buffet for lunch if you want to escape the heat. Cost used to be less than El Cid for AI but I think it is now also about $50. Again purchase in the lobby on the day, pass available 11-6pm. Value depends on port hours, (you can arrive earlier but food and drinks are not available until 11). Both offer very easy day with no transport necessary from International. We have visited Park Royal with young children for this reason. You used to be able to book El CID in advance (at least full pass and alternative twilight pass) through a couple of brokers but they were more expensive than direct on the day. Email hotels directly for current pricing and offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerbearmom Posted July 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We loved Nachi. One of the best days we've experienced in our travels to Mexico. The food was excellent, plenty of drinks and a beautiful beach. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaNectar Posted July 13, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We've done Park Royal before and thought it was a great value....and you can walk from the ship. Is Park Royal all inclusive that includes both food and alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is Park Royal all inclusive that includes both food and alcohol? Yes, see my reply above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HagenDog Posted July 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Cozumel Excursion Review: Mr. Sanchos This was booked through shoreexcursioneer. Paid a small deposit. Asked Mr. Sanchos online if all of our group (18 or so) could be seated together. They said its first come, first seated. Ok. Also asked them if it mattered if we booked directly with them or could go through a third party.Said it didn’t matter, same experience. SE was a tad cheaper I think. Got off the ship and made our way through the maze of shops and stands to find the area for taxis. My son asked why I was sweating so much!! Many taxis lined up for service. Held my 4 fingers up and immediately ushered to an air conditioned car for the 15 minute ride to Sanchos. $17 one way for 4. Arrived at Sanchos and was directed to the line for paid reservations.Settled our account. $169 total I think. Couldn’t purchase the armbands for the water park at the desk. Had to purchase them on the beach at a stand. Not a problem. Some of our group were already there and had worked with the staff to get a long set of tables so we could all sit together. Perfect. Escorted to the tables in a nice palm tree lined shady area. Tables are plastic, so are the chairs. Sand and shade. Right next to the beach. Not many people there. Only one other ship in port that day. The Oasis of the Sea I think. Dang that’s a big A ship!!! Made the Dream look like a tug boat. Teo immediately took our drink orders and explained where everything was: Buffet, pool with swim up bar, hammocks, bathrooms, etc. Shortly Teo arrived back with the first of many trays of drinks and food. Cold draft beer (Sol and Dos Equis). Plenty of fruity concoctions to try. The Bahama Mama is awesome. Anyway, all the beer, drinks and food you could ever want. We ate the coconut shrimp (great), tacos (great), grilled shrimp (great). Heck,everything food related was great. Service was non-stop. At the table, Teo was there when you needed a drink and sometimes anticipated your need!!! While we were in the ocean, Teo would come to the shoreline, take our order and bring them back pronto. Very hard worker, as were all of the servers I saw. Always moving. You didn’t want for food or drink at all. The beach is beautiful. Crystal clear water, lounge chairs on the beach and shade right behind them. Its $12 each for an armband for the water park. Kids loved it. Life jackets available. Jet skis nearby. Small rocks and shells could be felt in the water but it kinda was like a pumice stone feeling. Not bad. Water shoes not needed. Snorkeling isn’t all that. The pool was nice with a cool swim up bar with seats. Plus there are permanent tables and stools in the pool also. Workers walked around with birds and lizards that you could have your picture made with. A simple, “no thanks” and they were gone. A mariachi band provide tunes for a small fee. Daughter got her hair braided. Son got a henna tattoo. We wanted to have just a nice, relaxing beach day for our last port before sailing home. We found it. You want all the good food and cold drinks you can stand served by outstanding workers? Mr. Sanchos. You want a nice, relaxing day in the shade with a beautiful view of the ocean? Mr.Sanchos. A lounge chair at the water’s edge? Mr. Sanchos. A nice water park for the kids? A swim up bar? A fish to nibble your toes? Yep. Mr. Sanchos. Be sure to tip your waiter. After you see how hard they work, giving a nice tip is easy. Reluctantly we had to leave this slice of paradise in time to get back to the ship. I think it closes at 5. Taxis were waiting. Another $17. So basically for $225 for 4 people, we left thinking this is a great bargain. Parents had a great time hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere. Kids enjoyed the water park and pool. Everyone in our group agreed this was an outstanding day. Very much recommend a visit to this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_d Posted July 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nice! We will be there next Thursday off the Dream as well. Will be our 5th time there. We LOVE it there. We always ask for Andres at the pool bar. Last time he had balloons and a welcome sign for us when we got there. The food is AMAZING. Love the whole fried fish (even those that are not fish people liked it). There is also a 'Starbucks', wi-fi, shops with all the things at the port, and a cigar shop that has decent smokes. Got a nice Sanchos framed family picture for $30. Definitely tip!! They work very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted July 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Thanks for the review :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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