We purchased our fractional ownership/timeshare in 2007. Needless to say after reading all of the negative reviews we had some trepidation in returning to the resort and seeing if it was all it was pro-ported to be. I have to say that I feel much more confident now than I did a year ago. We were invited to another sales session that would either upgrade us or convince us to buy at Tres Rios. Quite frankly now that they've decided not to build on Cozumel and Isla Mujeres (due to hurricane issues) we felt we were not prepared to invest any further until we could see tangibly what our future investment would produce. We're just average folks - so any investment we make means a lot to us! When I declined the invitation to attend the 'presentation', I was not bothered again and I really appreciated that me saying 'no - not at this time', was respected.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we were treated very well. There are definitely parts of this small resort that could use some updating. For example, we stayed in Rooms 347A & B - this was a great suite, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen, dining and living area but no hot water in the kitchen. Whom-ever painted the place could do with an apprenticeship in our Red Seal program in Canada.

We invited two friends to accompany us. We had more than enough room without feeling we were encroaching on anyone's privacy. We all opted for the all-inclusive program. I just want to say that we did stay a second week in the area but at a different resort. By far, the all-inclusive rate at Fisherman's is very good value for the money. We received two meals per day plus unlimited drinks. We chose to have breakfast and supper at the resort - we all felt we received excellent value for our all-inclusive rate. Our dinners at the Italian restaurant were excellent. We were treated like gold.

We are booked already for another week in 2008.

Just wondering if anyone out there has figured out the trick to booking the VIP weeks ( we have two of them). I'm thinking that you would book them in the summer July and August and then deposit them with RCI. Any other thought out there? Quite frankly, I'm not sure they're worth the paper they're written on! Any other advice/guidance would be appreciated.

We have owned a studio unit at this resort since December 2004 and this was the first time we stayed there. We were very pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. We had a studio unit on the first floor that was steps away from the beach- Room 116B. The jacuzzi on the patio was a nice touch that we really enjoyed. The staff are all quite friendly.

Yes, it is a timeshare property and they do try and get you to buy or upgrade your membership. You don't have to buy and we did the sale presentation in exchange for 2 hour long massages at the spa.

They do offer a free shuttle into town twice daily at 9:30 and 11:00 am. Not sure how someone can complain about a free service, but someone sure did in another review. We never had to wait more than 5 minutes when we asked the from desk for a cab.

I walked into town 4 mornings with my dive equipment and it took me less than 20 minutes. I used Scuba Libre www.subalibre.com.mx, a very nice outfitter who had 3 days of diving (2 tanks per day) for the reefs off PDC for $170.

We only ate at the resort twice, once when we checked in and they had a buffet of appetizers and drinks (free of charge). The second time was on the Sunday night "Welcome party", again a buffet of appetizers and drinks, with a Mariachi band for entertainment. These dinners were offered at no additional charge.

They do offer a meal plan for $55 per day (the dinner buffet by itself is $38.50 per person.) that includes breakfast and lunch or dinner along with unlimited drinks during the day. A good deal if you don't want to go into town for your food or take a taxi to Wal-Mart or another store for your beer. Sol beer was less than $11 per 12 pack and Bacardi Coco was $10 per liter at Wal-Mart.

In addition to diving, we also went on the Fury Catamaran in Cozumel www.furycozumel.com (We join them on each of our trips to the PDC area). We also went to Xcaret and had a great time there looking at all the animals. The Turltles and Dolphins were our favorites.

Great dinners were had at CH Super Carnes (Calle 1 Sur between 20th and 25th) , HC De Monterrey (Avenida Constityenetes between 25th and 30th), Babes Noodle House, and at La Parilla on 5th Avenue.

I had written a review about our stay at Fishermen's Village in Playa del Carmen. Apparently because of my review, the condo we stayed in has ungone some drastic changes and everything has been fixed. I was assured that all my concerns were taken seriously and they worked very hard to resolve everything. So rest assured, that you will enjoy your stay in this condo from now on.

In addition, the pool area and the ocean are a lot of fun. There are activities and the staff were wonderful.

Sunset Fisherman may very well be the nicest place we've ever visited. They have found a way to provide all of the things necessary to compel you to return.
From the minute you arrive, it's apparent that this is not your average place to stay. Marcial, the greeter, helps you out of the shuttle and completely tends to your bags. You will quickly come to appreciate his finely-honed customer skills.
When you enter the open-air lobby, you are immediatly struck by the beauty of the architecture, the furnishings, and the striking view of the blue ocean.
The entire staff provides a level of service rarely found. If you enjoy being treated like royalty, Sunset is a must do!
The rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable. We stayed in a third floor two-bedroom unit that included a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and hot tub. An upper and lower balcony provided picturesque views from morning until night. Daily room service is provided in a truly professional manner.
We participated in the all-inclusive and were very pleased. The buffet, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, provides a menu that will appeal to any taste with food cooked and presented better than in most upscale restaurants. The Italian restaurant on the lower level provides a breathtaking view as you sit a few feet from the surf, especially dramatic as the sun sets and the moon rises in the evening sky. If you're lucky enough to get Pedro as your waiter, get ready to experience the highest-possible levels of service.
Make sure to spend some time in town (Playa del Carmen). The various merchants provide all types of merchandise and souvernirs,. If you run into a small shop owner named Fabian, be sure to check out his silver Mayan jewerly designed by his mother. And don't miss a meal at Ajua Maya"s (Calle 4 just off of La Quinta) for great food and the BEST margaruita's.
I'm sure that you will fondly remember every moment you spend at Sunset Fisherman's.