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Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Hotel Mandatory hotel imposed resort fee inclusions:
- Basic Wi-Fi 4 devices per room
- 2 hours late check out based on availability
- Gym
- Unlimited local phone calls
- Concierge services
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in
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3478 reviews
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Nov 20, 2024Who cares about safety --- not us -- just keep giving us money
There is only one way in and out of the water. There is a railing at the water. It is slippery coming in and out. To make thing MUCH safer, the railing should be extended up the steps. it would be simple and cheap, but the resort management doesn't seem to care about your safety, just keep giving them your money.
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Nov 15, 2024Just like family
El Cid is a fantastic get away. Resort and rooms are clean and comfortable. Food and drink are amazing. Staff are like family, caring and sweet. They want nothing more than ensure you are happy. A few of our days there were rough seas and we go to snorkel and relax. We could snorkel so Roger, guest coordinator played pool volleyball with us, bingo, you name it, this sweetheart kept us happy until snorkeling was possible. Snorkeling right off the shore is fantastic too. This was our 8th time there
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Nov 09, 2024
All great, but wanted more than buffets.
Normally we cruise, but this was an all-inclusive offer through Princess Cruise lines. We had a nice garden view, and view of cruise ships at the nearby port.. Part of this property is time share, but we were never pressured to watch a presentation or buy in. We had a villa room which included a kitchenette, that we didn't use, as meals were included. The beach area was never crowded, and food and drink could be ordered there. We saw loads of fish and some coral as we snorkeled right there. It was a little precarious to get in, but there was a railing and safety rope to help enter the water. Had I realized there was a tennis court there, I would have brought my pickleball gear to practice. (Even though not lined for PB, and net at tennis height.) I just wished they didn't rely on buffets for breakfast and dinner. The lunch menu had a nice variety. The biggest downside for us, was a delayed flight, which caused us to miss the first day of our prepaid vacation. Still, we had a splendid time whilst there. Luckily, Hurricane Rafael mostly left us alone.
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Nov 08, 2024
Great resort with pool, beach area good restaurant on site
One of our favorite RCI resorts. 1st came 41 years ago. Still coming back. Resoet has nice pool, beach area, accessible to crystal clear ocean. Nice studio units for 2 people. Good restaurant on site. Very pleasant staff.
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Nov 06, 2024
Awesome!
What makes El CID so inviting is the staff! So friendly and welcoming. Just what you want when you’re on vacation. Roger in entertainment was wonderful. Ari Greets you every morning with a smile on his face. The weight staff was wonderful always anticipating your needs. Thank you, Wendy, and another Wendy, Juan, Alberto, bartenders Erik And Ernesto. These are a few that I remember their name but they all made us feel so welcome. The cruise ships going in and out were a beautiful site. It’s convenient to any shopping you would like to do. The food was absolutely awesome. We had the elite plan and we ordered off the menu if the buffet was not our choice for that evening. The drinks were fantastic while sitting and relaxing in the hot tub. We met so many awesome people. The grounds are immaculate. It is a smaller resort, but that’s what we like. Makes it very inviting. Thank you, El CID For a wonderful vacation. We will be back next year for sure. That will make our fifth time at your resort.