Rincón de Guayabitos, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Rating7.2
Rating7.1
Rating6.4Good
Based on 1.4k reviews
Beachfront Paradise
Guests consistently praise the resort's prime beachfront location on Rincón de Guayabitos Bay, highlighting its calm, warm waters and stunning views of Isla Coral.
Exceptional Staff
The friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff, particularly in dining and animation, are frequently lauded for enhancing the guest experience.
Dine-Around Freedom
The unique "Stay at 1, Play at 3" policy at sister Decameron resorts is a major highlight, offering extensive variety in dining and entertainment options.
Overall Cleanliness
The resort maintains a good standard of cleanliness across rooms and common areas, contributing to a comfortable stay for guests.
Family-Friendly Amenities
The presence of a dedicated kids' pool, kid-friendly buffet, and daily activities makes it a suitable choice for families.
Dining Variety
While varied, some guests find the buffet food repetitive, lacking authentic Mexican options, or served lukewarm, particularly for lunch and dinner.
Room Comfort & Maintenance
Concerns are occasionally raised about hard beds, plastic bed covers, and inconsistent hot water or water replenishment in rooms.
Language Barrier
Some guests have noted challenges with staff communication due to limited English proficiency.
Star Rating Expectation
A few guests feel the resort aligns more with a 3-star experience rather than a higher rating, particularly if advertised differently.
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Rincón de Guayabitos Bay has a legitimate claim to being one of the calmest stretches of Pacific coast in Mexico. The bay's geography — a headland to the north and Isla Coral offshore — breaks swell and keeps the water flat enough for casual swimming most of the year. Decameron Isla Coral sits directly on this beach, and the view toward the island is the property's strongest card. Opened in 2020 and renovated in 2025, it's one of the newer all-inclusive properties in this part of Riviera Nayarit.
The "Stay at 1, Play at 3" program is the other distinguishing feature: guests can use the restaurants, bars, and pools at sister properties Decameron Los Cocos and Decameron La Marina as part of their all-inclusive rate. In practice, this matters because the on-site dining footprint is thin — two restaurants and three bars for 146 rooms. For non-motorized water sports beyond canoeing and snorkeling (kayaks, catamarans, paddleboards), guests need to go to Decameron La Marina anyway. The program turns a limitation into something resembling variety.
Some honest drawbacks: food quality gets mixed marks — the buffet breakfast is solid, but lunch and dinner can feel repetitive after a few days, and some guests report dishes arriving lukewarm outside peak service windows. Beds skew firm, which is a consistent enough comment to take seriously. There is no on-site spa — massage seekers need to visit a local day spa in town. English proficiency among staff is limited, which affects ease of navigation for guests without Spanish.
Practical context: 146 rooms across three categories, all with balconies or terraces and in-room safes. The all-inclusive covers three meals daily, national-brand alcohol, and access to the activity program (yoga, Zumba, game center, dance classes, free bicycles). Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is 38–39 miles away — budget 49–75 minutes depending on traffic and transfer type.
December through March is both high season and whale watching season in the bay; this is arguably the best reason to time a visit for winter. The Tianguis Market and Guayabitos town center are walking distance, which gives the property better off-resort options than isolated resorts. Coral Island tours and scuba diving cost extra and are organized through the activities desk.