Le Blanc Spa Resort

Im not a big review guy (and there's a billion reviews on here) but i wanted to share some things that are maybe unique to us, and i would have wanted to know before booking: -Our experience as non-drinkers -Food because we're foodies -My personal experience at my first AI -Little nuances that felt unique to us This was my first AI, and I was uneasy going in because both my partner and I don't drink, and while they were happy to clear our room of any alcohol before our arrival, most of my fears were rooted in 1- Am I a sucker for paying for alcohol that I'm not going to use, and, more so 2- Am I going to be around drunk people who are working hard to "drink their moneys worth". My fears were unfounded... I didn't feel like a sucker; it seemed every restaurant had signature NA cocktails (they were also more than happy to make "virgin" versions of pretty much every drink, everywhere), as well as Heineken 0% and bottles of non-alcoholic wine/champagne... There were also very few moments where it felt I was stuck at a party I didn't want to be at. A bachelorette party once grabbed some seats at the beach right next to us (we moved, and it wasn't a big deal). Very few folks with sippie cups in sight, likely around for Dave Matthews concert at partner resort, and they pretty much disappeared once the music started over there. My other fear, maybe somewhat irrational, was wearing a physical wristband for almost a week. I comment on this largely because I couldn't really find anything about it online ahead of time. I hate jewelry/bracelets, never wear a watch, it's just something I'm OCD about. I definitely can't sleep with a bracelet on. My plan, if forced to wear it, was to suck it up, and tear it off each night, getting a new one each morning. I was pleased during check-in when I raised the issue that they simply said "no problem" and handed me the bracelet which I kept in my pocket like a room key. You don't really need the bracelet outside of getting in and out of the room, most restaurants,etc., they just ask your name/room num. They had swinging automatic doors with a scanner by the beach access to the resort but 99% of the time that was just left open. Total non-issue. We are foodies and my preference on a trip like this would be to do some basic research and explore local restaurants, taste different kitchens/styles/etc. But as my partner puts it, the whole point of an AI is that you can enjoy vacation without thinking. We both felt while most of the food was good, by day 3-4 we wanted something different. I want to preface this with, any of my negatives, it must be hard to cook for 200+ guests regularly and this is maybe just the downside of an AI and not Le Blanc specifically. Breakfast at Terraza (terrace restaurant on 3rd floor) was rock solid and we figured out early on to eat breakfast here every day. Eggs benedict, French toast, Croque Monsieur were my go tos, always perfect. The buffet in Blanc, while it had a lot of options, was nothing special, if a little disjointed with so many average options. It wasn't bad, but, when omelette guy is your go-to, you feel like your $12 diner back home is a better option. We never tried room service breakfast. Lunch fell short the most for us. While Terraza breakfast was really good, lunch for some reason was not. The pork ribs were decent but not anything to write home about. The buffet at Blanc suffered the same issues as breakfast, it was OK. Everywhere else (pool etc) had the same dreaded lunch/dinner room service menu. I gave this multiple shots just because of the convenience factor, but most of the food on it I would rank around 2/10. The burger was especially standout gross, soggy bun, tries to be too fancy. I gave it two tries for some reason (ordering "medium rare" the second time, a message lost somewhere along the way as a well done soggy thing was ultimately delivered). Lunch at Cancun airport for $50ish USD on the way out was our best of the trip. Dinner was mostly good and we tried 4 of the 5 "restaurants" on property as well as one dining experience. They have different dining rooms with different menus that are all beautifully decorated, feel different and have different tastes, but the layout of the property is smart in that they all likely share the same kitchen. Lumiere (French) was the standout. There were only 10 or so tables in here, the waitstaff was incredible, loved their job, knowledgeable on the menu, and proud, the food was exceptional. You have to get in here at least once. This was the one place we felt didn't have a manufactured identity. Duck confit and beef cheek were awesome. Yama was pretty good and would easily earn a 4 or 4.5 rating in our city. Sushi was really good, chicken bao was craveable like PF Changs but also fancy, hot stone wagyu was maybe all sizzle and less substance,but still fun. Bella (Italian) was good but not memorable. Blanc (steakhouse) had good steaks but everything else (overcooked lobster + uninspiring sides) fell short. Other notes -Service here is impeccable. They really anticipate your needs. My reading glasses were always met by glasses cleaning cloth. Someone spotted me maybe getting a little too much sun and there was aloe in our room after turndown service. -We had a free shared transfer in a van and maybe just got unlucky. When we landed, after waiting about 20 minutes, our seven-passenger van picked up five other guests after us at two different terminals (two couples and a single). Then we hit traffic. I think just unlucky. The ride back was just us and so smooth. I would still book private if there were a next time to avoid the possibility. -The VIP/membership pitch or whatever wasn't a big deal. We were pulled aside (thirsty, hungry and cranky), after check-in to review our credits which was really helpful. That made an easy transition to a pitch for more credits in exchange for a 90-minute session....I didn't know about this going in but sort of sniffed timeshare salesy vibes pretty quickly and I cut it off and said not a fit for us. The rep was nice, but asked why, I said we don't want to give the time, and they let it go. -Did I mention we were hungry and cranky? We picked the wrong time to arrive. If you're able, you should try to get in a few hours earlier. By the time we were checked in and settled it was about 6:15pm and our dinner reservation wasn't until 8:30pm. It's a weird time for the resort as they're closing the pool, and nothing is really open as they pop up dinner. The only option to eat in that little window was...uhhh... room service. -Beach area especially and the associated service is beautiful and perfect. It's a private beach and aside from some folks selling nitnacks (easy to wave off politely), it's quiet, gorgeous, and there's nothing going on. There's no fighting for chairs, anywhere. Cabanas seem overrated and not worth the $$, the umbrellas are just fine. As someone who great up in the Northeast atlantic, those of you complaining about seaweed are silly. There is next to no seaweed and it doesn't smell. We spent most of our time here and not at the pool. -Spa is one of the nicest I've ever been to. I do wish, for a resort that is so centered on adults/couples, that they had some coed areas. I'm sure I'm missing some stuff but wanted to share!! Would rate 7/10 mostly not higher because of where the food falls short. We would not come back (mostly because we like visiting new places) but we have no regrets booking this and are happy with the value we received despite the higher price tag.

Had a week of surprisingly fantastic quality food and absolute indulgence, on top of the fun activities put on by Andre, who made our stay very enjoyable with his infectious energy.

We have returned to Le Blanc Resort year after year because of its truly exceptional service and hospitality. The resort’s ability to retain its staff fosters a sense of familiarity and warmth that makes every stay feel like coming home. Time and again, the team treats us as though we are their most valued guests. When staff members say “my pleasure” or “thank you,” it is expressed with genuine warmth and sincerity—not as a formality, but as heartfelt intention. While the property may be slightly dated, it has been beautifully preserved, maintaining a tranquil, spa-like ambiance throughout. The resort is immaculate, calming, and a pleasure to experience. With an impressive selection of outstanding restaurants and bars, there is truly no reason to ever leave the property.

The resort was ok but our 8th floor butlers rossy and memo made our stay there absolutely amazing they were on top of everything they did an amazing job and took very well care of us. And for that I give both of them 5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟our butler's and the entertainment was the best part of our stay!!!

Had a relaxing time at Le Blanc Spa Resort. Very much appreciate our butlers, Joel and Marco (plus Carlos for 1 day). They were all pleasant, always had smiles seeing us, and consistently asking us if we needed anything. I would recommend them.